Welcome to Flying Needles Quilt Guild
Flying Needles Quilt Guild was founded in 2010 filling a need in Yolo County to recognize and organize the quilters in that area and beyond. Membership has grown steadily since the inception of the guild. We welcome any and all who would like to attend our meetings and get to know us. The General Meeting is on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the County Fair Mall in Woodland CA. That is on the corner of Gibson and East Streets. The meeting is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please come join us.
At the General Meeting we have a fat quarter drawing each month. For every 2 fat quarters you bring, you receive a ticket to compete in the drawing that is held at the end of the meeting. One of the fat quarters you bring goes to the guild to help make community service quilts. The other one is put into a grouping and given to the winner(s) of the drawing. Great chance to help the guild and maybe get a stash of fat quarters.
There is also a quilt block drawing. Bring two of the designated blocks each month. One goes to be put together by the guild into a quilt for community service or to sell at the show. The other goes into a grouping to be raffled off later than evening. You could actually win blocks to make your own quilt. Plus you get experience making a different block each month. To find the block go to the Block of the Month link above. The instructions are usually shown at the end of the newsletter, too.
During the month there are several days we get together to sew and chat. Check out the calendar for dates and times for those days. Click the calendar link at the top of this page.
At the General Meeting we have a fat quarter drawing each month. For every 2 fat quarters you bring, you receive a ticket to compete in the drawing that is held at the end of the meeting. One of the fat quarters you bring goes to the guild to help make community service quilts. The other one is put into a grouping and given to the winner(s) of the drawing. Great chance to help the guild and maybe get a stash of fat quarters.
There is also a quilt block drawing. Bring two of the designated blocks each month. One goes to be put together by the guild into a quilt for community service or to sell at the show. The other goes into a grouping to be raffled off later than evening. You could actually win blocks to make your own quilt. Plus you get experience making a different block each month. To find the block go to the Block of the Month link above. The instructions are usually shown at the end of the newsletter, too.
During the month there are several days we get together to sew and chat. Check out the calendar for dates and times for those days. Click the calendar link at the top of this page.
Teachers Needed
We need volunteers teach projects on Enrichment Day, the third Sunday of each month from 12-4. If you have a favorite quilt you've made and think our members might enjoy making it, then please volunteer to teach the block/technique, the quilt. If you haven't taught before and need help preparing, we can help. We just need teachers! Please let me know by replying to this email, or emailing me directly. Members have been asking Diane when a project might be taught -- so here's the chance to show off those skills you've acquired.
Thanks,
Rita: 753-1933
mstrailwalker@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Rita: 753-1933
mstrailwalker@hotmail.com
Up and Coming Quilting/Sewing/Crafting Activities
January 19-22, 2012 Road to California in Ontario CA
"The Best in the West"
Show Hours:
Thursday - Saturday 9:30 AM - 6 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Annual, 1st weekend in February Folsom Quilt & Fiber Guild Show
Contacts Website: www.folsomquilt.org Location: The Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St, Folsom, 95630
Hours: Fri - Sun 10 - 4 Admission: $6
We generally have over 200 entries, including stunning quilts, wearable art, and other exquisite fiber items. All entrants may chose to have their entries professionally judged or not judged. The show includes 19 vendors, demonstrations, a boutique of handcrafted items, food service, door prizes, and, on Sunday, the announcement of the winner of our annual opportunity quilt.
Annual, 3rd weekend in March Yuba Sutter Valley Quilt Guild Show
Contacts Website: www.valleyquiltguild.com Email: quiltshow@valleyquiltguild.com Phone: Cathy Evans,
Location: Yuba Sutter Fair Grounds, 442 Franklin Ave, Yuba City, 95991
Hours: Sat. 10 - 5, Sun. 10 - 4 Admission: $6 Donation
Demonstrations of quilting tools and techniques, lots of quilts, including a wonderful opportunity quilt that will go home with a lucky winner. Great vendors and food.
Annual, 2nd weekend in April Foothill Quilters Guild Show
Contacts Website: www.foothillquilters.org Email: maryleedrake@sbcglobal.net Phone: Marylee Drake, (530) 613-4251
Location: Gold Counrty Fairgrounds, 1273 High St, Auburn, 95604
Hours: Sat. 10 - 5, Sun 10 - 4 Admission: $7
Over 300 quilts, vendors, country store, door prizes, cafe', raffle baskets, demonstrations, and much more.
"The Best in the West"
Show Hours:
Thursday - Saturday 9:30 AM - 6 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Annual, 1st weekend in February Folsom Quilt & Fiber Guild Show
Contacts Website: www.folsomquilt.org Location: The Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St, Folsom, 95630
Hours: Fri - Sun 10 - 4 Admission: $6
We generally have over 200 entries, including stunning quilts, wearable art, and other exquisite fiber items. All entrants may chose to have their entries professionally judged or not judged. The show includes 19 vendors, demonstrations, a boutique of handcrafted items, food service, door prizes, and, on Sunday, the announcement of the winner of our annual opportunity quilt.
Annual, 3rd weekend in March Yuba Sutter Valley Quilt Guild Show
Contacts Website: www.valleyquiltguild.com Email: quiltshow@valleyquiltguild.com Phone: Cathy Evans,
Location: Yuba Sutter Fair Grounds, 442 Franklin Ave, Yuba City, 95991
Hours: Sat. 10 - 5, Sun. 10 - 4 Admission: $6 Donation
Demonstrations of quilting tools and techniques, lots of quilts, including a wonderful opportunity quilt that will go home with a lucky winner. Great vendors and food.
Annual, 2nd weekend in April Foothill Quilters Guild Show
Contacts Website: www.foothillquilters.org Email: maryleedrake@sbcglobal.net Phone: Marylee Drake, (530) 613-4251
Location: Gold Counrty Fairgrounds, 1273 High St, Auburn, 95604
Hours: Sat. 10 - 5, Sun 10 - 4 Admission: $7
Over 300 quilts, vendors, country store, door prizes, cafe', raffle baskets, demonstrations, and much more.
