Reminder: Guild meeting Tuesday!

Christmas is coming! And so is Hanukkah and Kwanzaa! And so is our quilt guild meeting on a regular night this Tuesday!

Advent Quilt by RedNeedleQuilts on Etsy

Paula would very much like me to remind everyone that they are invited to bring red, yellow, brown, and black buttons as well as black thread for her to send to Yvonne in Africa. Paula will be collecting any buttons or thread donations (or money and Paula will purchase more buttons and thread) at our next meeting in December and she'll get them sent to Yvonne.

So, here's your full reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your November 2019 BOM
• Notions for Yvonne
• Your Raincross Quilt Guild pin, which is worth an EXTRA ticket in the door prize drawing! If you don't have one, you can purchase one for $5 at the door.
• It's our annual holiday potluck - everyone is invited to bring something to share
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

See you all Tuesday!

P.S. The final round of Round Robin is due at the January meeting - you've got one more month!

- Cassandra G.

Request from Yvonne in Africa

Paula W. has  heard from Yvonne Weinstein in Africa and asked to pass along this message to the guild.

Yvonne says she could use some red, yellow, brown, and black buttons as well as black thread. Paula will be collecting any buttons or thread donations (or money and Paula will purchase more buttons and thread) at our next meeting in December and she'll get them sent to Yvonne. Thank you!

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild meeting Tuesday!

You're getting an earlier-than-normal reminder for this month's guild meeting in case you've forgotten that...

• this month is the Steal Game! The theme is sewing room accessories. If you need a free pattern, check out this blog post. Please bring your item in an unmarked brown paper bag.

• this month is also the 4th exchange for those participating in the Round Robin! They're getting bigger, so it's going to take you more time and more fabric to get your row created and attached.

So, here's your full reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your October 2019 BOM
• If you are participating in the 2019 Steal Game, your sewing room accessories in an unmarked brown paper bag.
• If you are participating in the 2019 Round Robin, your round robin exchange.
• Your Raincross Quilt Guild pin, which is worth an EXTRA ticket in the door prize drawing! If you don't have one, you can purchase one for $5 at the door.
• If you were born anytime during the calendar year, you're invited to bring a snack to share (but it's not required!). Woohoo! A bonus potluck!
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

See you all Tuesday (or if you're going to the Fall Retreat in Oceanside, in a few hours!)

- Cassandra G.

Guild meeting photos now up to date!

Hey folks, sorry for the delay, but guild meeting photos from May, June, July, August, and September are now filtered, edited, uploaded, and linked on our Photos page. Remember the last 6 months are also available in the photos window on the right hand side of every page.

Like Elly showing off her quilt, please feel free to peruse and enjoy!

- Cassandra G.

October 2019 Meeting Review

On Tuesday we were joined by Shirley McGuire of EZ-Woolworks. Shirley is fabric dyer and a fabulous wool quilting craftsperson. She gave a great presentation on the types of wools available, how to felt wool, and how to prevent moths eating your collection! She also brought lots of beautiful patterns and kits for sale.

Shirley is joining us this Saturday for a workshop where she'll be teaching us various techniques including dyeing, wool appliqué, felting, and more. Click here for more information and contact Tami A. or Andie B. as spots are still available.

Photos from Shirley's presentation and trunk show and our regular Show and Share segment are available here.

On Moths:
Shirley uses Pro-Pest Pantry Moths and Beetle Trap which are available from Amazon, WalMart and other retailers.

When she is repurposing wool from garments that she's purchased from charity shops, Shirley disassembles the garment outside and stores it outside tightly wrapped in plastic bags, only bringing it inside to directly go into a hot washer and hot dryer to prevent any possible moth eggs that may be in the garment. Another option is to store the garment in the freezer 12-24 hours to kill off any eggs.




Block of the Month
We had a few folks bring in some recent Blocks of the Month, which was great to this! This month, since we always miss February and who doesn't love fall, we're going to make Nordic Hearts. The pattern is ready for you!

Round Robin
Our next exchange is due at the November meeting, so you better get going! Every notice how the round robins are getting bigger and bigger? Who's excited to see your top!? I can't wait!!

Community Service Updates
- Happy Bag Maven Dawn M. has asked that everyone bring in any and all happy bag goodies to the next meeting in November. She is still looking for little flashlights from Harbor Freight and adult coloring books for the older kids bags. Contact her if you have any questions.

- Gloria H. let us know that Child Help doesn't need any more quilts, quilt tops, or pillow cases for a while, but she is looking for help quilting some tops. If you have some availability, please contact her.

- We are still looking for someone to take over as Quilts of Valor Hero or Heroine. Please contact Susan C. if you have questions or are interested.

- Hospice Quilts always has quilt kits to sew together, quilt tops to be quilted, and quilt binding to do. Please contact Cassandra G. if you can help.

Upcoming Guild Meetings
Our next meeting is Tuesday November 19th and it's our annual Steal Game! You are invited to make a cool, pretty, and/or handy sewing room accessory. Check out this post for ideas. Please bring your item in a brown paper bag and feel free to embellish the bag to make it pretty - or not! All up to you.

And we are happy to announce that the December meeting will convene on its normal night, the 3rd Tuesday in December, December 17th, at the Goeske Center. We will have an our annual Holiday Potluck and a special program.

Door Prizes

• Bobbin holder - Rose O.
• Batik bundle - Linda A.
• 2yd red fabric - Valerie T.
• Charm pack - Phyllis H.
• Signs & pins - Shirley L.
• Halloween fabric - Carol R.

Mystery Box
Lois

- Cassandra G.

Shirley McGuire Workshop Saturday October 19th

What a great presentation and trunk show by Shirley McGuire we had on Tuesday - I am certainly looking forward to her workshop on Saturday! Here are the details:

When: Saturday October 19th from 9am - 3pm

Where: Community Room at Riverside County Fire Station #4 on El Sobrante Rd (see map below)

What to bring:

• pen or pencil
• straight pins
• sewing needle(s)
• sandwich bag (to take home wool scraps)
• sharp scissors

We'll have a salad potluck lunch, so bring something tasty!



I hope to see you there! Contact Tami A. or Andie B. as spots are still open.

- Cassandra G.

Services for Susii McCoy Friday October 18

Services for Susii McCoy are to be held Friday October 18th at 3:00pm at Rose Hills Memorial Park Chapel 120 3888 Workman Mill Rd Whittier, CA. Directions handed out at guild available here.

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild meeting tomorrow!

This month we'll be joined by Shirley McGuire of EZ-WoolWorks for a fabulous trunk show and workshop to follow this coming Saturday. Spots are still available for the workshop, so be sure to sign up with Tami A. or Andie B. The cost is $35 and includes a kit with all the materials you need, a $15 value!

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your September 2019 BOM
• If you are going to the RQG Fall Retreat in Oceanside, any remaining balance of the $225 cost.
• Your Raincross Quilt Guild pin, which is worth an EXTRA ticket in the door prize drawing! If you don't have one, you can purchase one for $5 at the door.
• If you were born in February, May, or October, you're invited to bring a snack to share (but it's not required!).
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

See you all tomorrow!

- Cassandra G.

Help the Goeske Center win the Aetna Health Contest!

From Paula W.:

"Guild Members, if you were at our last meeting in September, you learned that the Goeske Center was in a contest sponsored by Aetna Health with a chance to win $20,000. The $20,000 will help accelerate the development and expansion of much needed services that keep older adults physically active, socially engaged, and living independently for the long term. As you know, Goeske doesn't charge us to use the center, so if we could cast our votes for Goeske the last two days of the contest, it would be appreciated. Each of us can vote up to four times per day.

1. Go to VOTE.JGF4SENIORS.ORG
2. Cast your votes using one or all of these options:

• Email
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

You can encourage your friends and family to vote daily. Thanx!"

- Cassandra G.

Free Sewing Room Accessories Patterns

The November Grab Game is quickly approaching - do you know what you're going to make? Me either! So I scoured the web for you to find some FREE sewing room accessories patterns out there for you to use or be inspired by. Remember, make something awesome enough that you really want to keep it for yourself (and maybe just go ahead and make two so you can!).

Blossom Needle Case


Pumpkin Pincushion
I'm linking to two; the original one by Fiskars and then another by Lori Kennedy, based on the Fiskars pattern but with some modifications. Check them both out to mix and match your ideas!

Fiskars


Lori Kennedy


Mouse Pincushion
[Ed. note: I couldn't stand it - these guys are SO cute!]


Folded Star Mug Rug
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Iron Caddy Tote (folds out to a travel ironing mat)
[Ed. note: I created this one, adding the extra step of using selvedges. The pattern, however, describes just using solid fabric and works just as well!]


Pear Basket
[Ed. note: I've made bunches of these as gifts - they sew up really fast!]


Sewing Box


Sewing Machine Cover

From the blog Sew Inspired... or grab the downloadable PDF.


Got a favorite free pattern you'd like to share? Link to it in the comments below or email it to me!

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild meeting Tuesday!

Join us this coming Tuesday for another fantastic guild meeting. We'll be welcoming Susan from Susan's Quilt Paradise for a trunk show and shopping!

Susan's quality control team, who have the very highest standards!

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your "First Quilt Inspiration" Challenge
• Your August 2019 BOMs
• Round Robin Exchange #3 - if you can't make it, please make sure you complete your addition and give the bag to a friend who is coming to exchange for you
• Your Raincross Quilt Guild pin, which is worth an EXTRA ticket in the door prize drawing! If you don't have one, you can purchase one for $5 at the door.
• If you were born in April, July, or November, you're invited to bring a snack to share (but it's not required!).
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

See you all Tuesday!

- Cassandra G.

October Speaker and Workshop: Shirley McGuire

Next month for the October guild meeting (Tuesday Oct 15), we'll be joined by the fabulous Shirley McGuire of EZ-WoolWorks for a trunk show and workshop. For her workshop on Saturday October 19th, Shirley will be teaching us how to make an adorable wool pin cushion, two fuzzy wool laundry balls, and a wool wrapped soap bar.

Shirley will be making up kits for us and needs a count, so Andie B. and Tami A. will be taking workshop sign ups and money at both the September and October guild meetings. The workshop is $35, which includes the kit (a $15 value). If you are unable to attend, the kit fee is non-refundable.

We can't wait to welcome Shirley, see her amazing quilts, and have the opportunity to learn from her!

- Cassandra G.

Coming up this month September 2019 at Raincross

This month we will be joined by Susan and her shop, Susan's Quilt Paradise in Beaumont! Susan will be sharing with us a trunk show of her quilts and bring part of her store to our meeting for our shopping pleasure, make sure you bring your pocketbook! We love her store and we can't wait to see what she's bringing.

For those participating in the Round Robin, our next exchange is happening this month, so now is the time to finish up the next round on the quilt top you have and make sure you bring it (or get a friend to bring it for you if you can't make it). Please contact Cassandra G. if you have any questions.

Cassandra also issued a challenge that is due this month: take inspiration from the first quilt or project (or one of your first quilts or projects) and make something new! I'm basing my inspiration on one of the first quilts I made that I call the Geisha House Quilt - I was enraptured by rail fence when I started, so I'm making another rail fence, but I'm using some unusual fabrics. Can't wait to see what inspires you!

If you still have the quilt or project that inspired your challenge, please bring it as well as your new quilt to the meeting this month. Contact Cassandra G. if you have any questions

Barbara M. will be taking reservations for the Raincross Quilt Guild Fall 2019 Retreat "Life's a Beach" for the Oceanside beach house. Please remember to bring at least $100 deposit and get ready to sew with sand between your toes!

See you in a few weeks!

- Cassandra G.

Raincross Quilt Guild Fall 2019 Retreat: "Life's a Beach"

The RQG Retreat Team is happy to announce the Raincross Quilt Guild Fall 2019 Retreat at a new location, an Oceanfront Beach House in Oceanside! We will be living the life of luxury in a nearly 4000' square foot two story beach house with its own private beach.

Upstairs has 4 bedrooms with 3 kings (2 people each), 1 queen (2 people), 1 full (1 person), 1 full bunkbed (2 people), and 1 twin (1 people) while downstairs has 3 bedrooms with 2 kings (2 people each), and 2 full bunkbeds (2 people each) for a total of 21. Every bedroom has a private bathroom. Also included with the property are full kitchens upstairs and downstairs, all bed linens and towels, beach towels, heating/air conditioning, wifi, bbq grill, fire pit, private beach, and all meals included for 4 days and 3 nights.

All this fabulousness for a mere $225!

When: Thursday November 14 at 2pm through Sunday November 17 at 12pm
Where: 913 S Pacific St, Units A & B,  Oceanside, CA
Why: Because we need to confirm if beach sand is different than desert sand /nod


Barbara M. will be taking reservations with at least a $100 deposit at the September guild meeting with any remainder due at the October guild meeting. Attendees will fill out a registration form at the September guild meeting to indicate if you'd like to room with someone in particular, if you cannot do stairs or the top bunk, and if you have any special food requirements.

If you have any questions, please contact Barbara M. See you at the beach!

- Cassandra G.

Linda and Carl's Colourwerx Workshop this Saturday

After a fantastic trunk show from Linda and Carl Sullivan with Colourwerx, they will be hold a workshop this Saturday, August 24th. They'll be teaching us their Cosmos quilt, which includes improv strip piecing and precision curved piecing. There are a few spots still open, so contact Tami A. or Andie B. for more information.

The workshop will be at the Community Room at the La Sierra Library, 4600 La Sierra Ave, from 10am - 4pm. We will have a salad potluck lunch.

We'll see you there!

- Cassandra G. 

Reminder: Guild meeting Tomorrow!

A few announcements...

Some of you may have heard Jeri say something about a white elephant gift exchange at the end of the June meeting. Not everyone heard, so we'll reschedule that for another time. Save your item until then!

We will not be having a Rags to Riches table this month; watch this space for the next meeting where we'll have that table.

This month's meeting theme is Christmas in July/Feliz Navidad en Julio, so please feel free to bring any Christmas works in progress or complete items and we'll share a few easy projects you can make in time to welcome Saint Nick this year!

Finally, our own Yvonne Weinstein and her husband Jeff are headed to Uganda for at least to year to become missionaries! Our help is needed for them so that they can help those in need in Uganda. Yvonne will be teaching women in Uganda how to sew, so please feel free to bring new or like-new sewing notions (no fabric) for her to take on mission:
hand sewing needles, scissors, buttons, zippers, thread, small cutting mats, cording, ziplock bags, thimbles, straight pin, lace or ribbons, felt, tape measures

Follow the Weinsteins trip on their blog.

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your June 2019 BOM
• Round Robin Exchange #2 - if you can't make it, please make sure you complete your addition and give the bag to a friend who is coming to exchange for you
• Your Raincross Quilt Guild pin, which is worth an EXTRA ticket in the door prize drawing! If you don't have one, you can purchase one for $5 at the door.
• If you were born in February, May, or October, you're invited to bring a snack to share (but it's not required!).
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

See you all tomorrow!

- Cassandra G.

2019 Hoffman Tour for Raincross Quilt Guild

The 2019 Hoffman Tour is full and coming up soon! Click here for a printable version of this and for specific directions, and information on fabric and food discounts on the day.

When: Monday, July 15, 2019

Plan to arrive by 9:45am. The presentation will start at 10am and will last approximately 90 minutes. Hoffman requests that we make any restroom stops prior to arriving as their facilities are limited. There are two Starbucks nearby:  one is in the Target store at 24500 Alicia Parkway just off the I-5 freeway — this one has a large restroom. The other Starbucks is a bit closer to Hoffman at 24012 Alicia Parkway.

Location: Hoffman California Fabrics

25792 Obrero Drive
Mission Viejo 92691
949-461-5377 or 800-547-0100
www.hoffmanfabrics.com
Enter the parking lot and immediately turn left, go to the end, turn right, and go to the back building

Carpoolers:

For those meeting at the back of Sears, please be there by 7:45am so that we can get organized and leave by 8am.

If you have questions, please call, text, or email Evie R.

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild meeting Tomorrow!

I promise to do better with the blog the second half of this year; I have no good excuse.

That being said, tomorrow is our June meeting and our annual summer potluck! Twice a year we invite everyone to bring a dish or dessert to share - but as always, it's not required.

And here's an idea for all those extra blocks and bits and bobs you've made along away - piece them together into a "potluck" quilt! Do you have a potluck quilt? If so, bring it tomorrow for Show and Share!

Potluck Quilt by Barbara Schaffer

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your May 2019 BOM
• Your Raincross Quilt Guild pin, which is worth an EXTRA ticket in the door prize drawing! If you don't have one, you can purchase one for $5 at the door.
• It's the potluck, so everyone is invited to bring a snack to share (but it's not required!).
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

See you all tomorrow!

P.S. The second Round Robin exchange is due NEXT month, at the July guild meeting. Please feel free to contact Cassandra if you have any questions.

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild meeting Tomorrow!

It's that time again for our monthly meeting!

Mayflower block quilt by Fresh Lemons Quilts

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your April 2019 BOM
• If you are participating in the Round Robin, bring your block in the bag provided (or in a temporary bag, a bag will be provided), any additional fabric or optional label for the FIRST EXCHANGE. If you cannot attend, please get your bag to someone who can (and will pick up your bag for you).
• Your Raincross Quilt Guild pin, which is worth an EXTRA ticket in the door prize drawing! If you don't have one, you can purchase one for $5 at the door.
• If you were born in February, May, or October, you're invited to bring a snack to share (but it's not required!).
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

See you all tomorrow!

- Cassandra G.

Coolest thing you'll see this week: baby eagles!

This is completely non-quilt related (other than we emblazon so many quilts with their images), but humor me, you'll love this.

I saw this linked on Facebook this morning and I've had it up and running on my iPad pretty much all day. It's absolutely fascinating to watch!

Learn more about this eagle nest and live web cam here. Enjoy!

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild meeting Today

Hey easter bunny, it's time for a guild meeting!

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your March 2019 BOM
• Your completed 50% Challenge projects!
• Your Raincross Quilt Guild pin, which is worth an EXTRA ticket in the door prize drawing! If you don't have one, you can purchase one for $5 at the door.
• If you were born in April, July, or November, you're invited to bring a snack to share (but it's not required!).
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

See you all this evening!

- Cassandra G.

Updated March BOM Measurements

Hey folks, thanks to Rose pointing out I had a few measurements incorrect in my first BOM (/sigh) so thank you for your patience while I figure this out!

The half square triangles that need to be squared up to 3 1/2" really need to start with slightly bigger squares - whoops! The instructions have been updated. Thanks!

- Cassandra G.

February 2019 Meeting Review

[Ed. note: Remember my grandfather saying that Christmas lasts all year so he technically had a whole year to give out his presents...yeah, that's still happening!]

We had a rollicking good time at our February meeting. A big shout out to our fellow quilters at the Inland Empire Quilters Guild! They are going bonkers making beautiful Happy Bags and other community charity projects and have decided to bring all those lovelies to put through our charity channels. In February, they made SEVENTY-FOUR Happy Bags - outstanding job, ladies and gents!

AAAAALLLL the Happy Bags!

In addition, the Inland Empire Quilters Guild have a quilt show coming up May 3rd (10am - 5pm) & 4th (9am - 4pm) at Nellie Weaver Hall, 3737 Crestview Dr (Corner of 6th & Crestview) in Norco.

Check out all the quilts shown during Show and Share.

Evie announced the tentative date for the next Hoffman Tour for July 15th. Pencil it into your calendars and stay tuned for more information.

The spring quilt retreat to Vinya de Lestonnac, Sippin' and Stitchin', still has a few spots open, so contact Barbara M. today.

Your completed 2018 Block of the month quilts are due at the March meeting and 50% Challenges are due at the April meeting. Cassandra G., who is taking over from Elly H. for both BOM and Challenges, gave us a sneak peek at our first 2019 Block [ed. note: you'll love the theme, I promise!].

Mystery Box: Caroline T.

Door Prizes:
Crayola fat 8's & charm pack - Valerie T.
Ruler holder - Chris K.
Mister bottle - Carol H.
Aboriginal fabric - Carol R.
Green fats - Yvonne

- Cassandra G.

January 2019 Meeting Review

Karen D. showing off her new hat

[Ed. note: My grandfather always used to say that Christmas lasts all year so he technically had a whole year to give out his presents. So really, I still have 10 months to get this post done, right? Forgive my tardiness...]

We had a lovely kick off for the new year and gifts just kept on coming. Angie N. had several items up for raffle grabs, including several fat 1/8's, won by Shelly N, a quilt rack, won by Andie B., and a hexie quilt, won by Karen D. Congratulations ladies and thank you Elf Angie!

As a reminder for everyone, please remember to sign into the Goeske Center at the terminal in the hallway. Our ability to use the facility for free is dependent on all of us checking in, so please don't forget!

Sara H. also donated a few items, including this lovely ponytail beanie gratefully received and modeled by Karen D.

The Quilt of Valor National Sew Day is Saturday February 2nd from 9am-3pm. Click here for more information.

Elly H. presented the last Block of Month of 2018 (available here) and invited everyone to bring in their completed quilts at the March 2019 meeting.

Elly also reminded us that it's time again for the 50% Challenge - dig out that project that you've been putting off that's halfway done and get it finished, all the way finished. Bring your completed projects to the April 2019 meeting.

Board and Chairpersonships were announced - and we're still looking for a new Nancy to take over Nancy's Nifty Notions! Please contact Jeri or Tami if you can help. We also still need a few people to help take a Mystery Box month - check out the link above and contact Jeri or Tami if you can help.

Our annual Spring Retreat to Vinya de Lestonnac is coming up May 17th-19th and there are still a few spots open. The theme this year is Sippin' and Stitchin' and the cost is $298. Contact Barbara M. to sign up.

Door Prizes
2yd green dots fabric - Florence
2 yd cherry fabric - Barbara K.
2 yd purple fabric - Joyce S.
2 yd whale fabric - Phyllis H.
gray fats - Renee P.

Mystery Bag - Dawn M.

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild meeting tomorrow!

I solemnly swear to get back to the blog soon...life sometimes gets you.

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your completed 2018 BOM quilt
• Your Raincross Quilt Guild pin, which is worth an EXTRA ticket in the door prize drawing! If you don't have one, you can purchase one for $5 at the door.
• If you were born in March, August, or December, you're invited to bring a snack to share (but it's not required!).
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

See you all tomorrow!

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild meeting tomorrow!

Golden Steampunk Love fabric on Spoonflower by Robin Pickens

Sorry this is a bit late!

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your block of the month
• Your Raincross Quilt Guild pin, which is worth an EXTRA ticket in the door prize drawing! If you don't have one, you can purchase one for $5 at the door.
• If you were born in February, May, or October, you're invited to bring a snack to share (but it's not required!).
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

See you all tomorrow!

- Cassandra G.

February BOM now available

How about this year of Disappearing blocks for our BOM? Kudos to Elly H. for being the BOM dot com!!

As some of you may have noticed, we have only had 11 blocks and with the deadline fast approaching to show off our completed 2018 BOM quilts (or quilt tops, we're not picky), Elly wanted to get our 12th and final block up and available to you as quickly as possible. Yay!

So, here you go, our February block of the month, the Disappearing Friendship Star Pinwheel. Yay! And if you need any of the other BOM patterns, they're all available here.

- Cassandra G.

January BOM now available

Forgive me for not getting this up sooner, but the January Block of the Month is now available.

Thank you Sharon G. for the reminder!! I'll get the meeting review and pictures up soon. Thanks!

- Cassandra G.

National QoV Sew Day is coming up!

Thanks Susan C. for forwarding this from the Quilts of Valor Foundation...

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The theme for the 6th Annual QOVF National Sew day is “On our way to 300,000!”   Join your fellow volunteers and let’s sew, have fun, and create Quilts of Valor—together! The National Sew Day is February 2, 2019 from 9am to 5pm and promises to continue our sew day traditions with a few new twists that you will not want to miss.

• Patriotic panels and coordinating fabric from Northcott 
• Aurifil thread from Pineapple Fabrics 
• 2019 QOVF Annual Conference registration (can be transferred until conference registration closes)
• The Inaugural QOVF Book, A 50 State Salute, some copies signed by the authors, provided by Schiffer Publishing Company
• Basket of Patriotic Fabrics
• Batting from The Warm Company
• Books on WWI and WWII Quilts, donated by Sue Reich, author and QOVF Board President
• Quiltfolk magazines from Quiltfolk
• and more…. 

Register here: 2019-national-sew-day-registration. Each person must be registered to win. Membership is not required to participate or register for National Sew Day. Registration closes Friday, February 1 at 11:45 PM EST.

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We'll be meeting at Susan C.'s office Riverside Community College District, Office of Economic Development at 23555 Meyer Drive, Riverside, starting at 9am with a salad potluck lunch. Please bring your sewing machine, notions, etc.; Susan will have kits made up for you to work on or bring your own QoV project. Contact Susan C. if you have any questions!

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild meeting tomorrow!

Ha, yeah sure - there ain't no cure for us! Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow - be sure to bring something joyful, inspiring, or silly to share with everyone to help kick off 2019 right!

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your block of the month
• Your Raincross Quilt Guild pin, which is worth an EXTRA ticket in the door prize drawing! If you don't have one, you can purchase one for $5 at the door.
• If you were born in January, June, or September, you're invited to bring a snack to share (but it's not required!).
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

See you all tomorrow!

- Cassandra G.