Updated: Supplies Needed for the Women of Uganda

Thank you to everyone who has stepped up and helped purchase supplies to support Jeff and Yvonne's missionary work in Uganda! We are still looking for items and Paula W. has sent me an updated list. She will begin collecting items from you starting April 1st, so please contact her to arrange a pick up and thank you again for your support.

1. Niutop 8" Multipurpose Scissors Bulk Set of 5-pack
   Like these on Amazon for $9.97
   
   OR
   
   Wescott Titanium 7" Scissors
   Like these on DollarTree.com for $1/pair
   Quantity Still Needed: 36 pair (small scissors)
   
   
2. Elastic - 1/2" (any color)
   Quantity Still Needed: 5 rolls
   
   
3. Universal sewing machine needles
   Quantity Still Needed: 15 packages
   
   
4. Fiskers Rotary Cutter (45 mm blade)
   Like these on Amazon for $11
   Quantity Still Needed: 4
   
   
5. 45mm replacement blades for Fiskers rotary cutters
   Like these on Amazon for $14
   Quantity Still Needed: 70 blades
   
   
6. Chalk/Clover Chaco Liner Pen Style - White and refills
   Like this liner on Amazon for $8.35
   Like this refill on Amazon for $6.99
   Quantity Still Needed: 10 each
   
   
7. Multipurpose Sewing Clips For Quilting/Crafting (100+ count)
   Like these on Amazon for $10.99
   Quantity Still Needed: 5
   
   
8. Safety pins-large (2+ inches)
   Like these on Amazon for $5.99
   Quantity Still Needed: 10 packages
   
   
9. Spray Mister Bottles (similar to Mrs. Bobbin's spray mister bottles)
   Like these on Amazon for $6.99
   Quantity Still Needed: 5

Thanks again!

- Cassandra G.

Reminder March Virtual Guild Meeting Tomorrow

Lucky by Camille Roskelley from Thimble Blossoms

Get your Zoom faces on - it's almost time for another exhilarating virtual guild meeting! Guild members who need the Zoom information, please post in the comments below or send me an email or look at the pinned announcement in our Raincross Quilt Guild Facebook page. 

We will be sharing our 2020 Raincross Quilt Guild Block of Month quilts, the fabulous Be My Neighbor from Moda Fabrics, so please be sure to email or text Cassandra your regular Show and Share and BOM pictures as soon as you can!

- Cassandra G.

Reminder to finish your 2020 BOM Quilt

You've got a few days left to finish up your Raincross Quilt Guild 2020 BOM Be My Neighbor and get your pictures to Cassandra G. for Show and Share. If you've already finished and possibly shared pictures of your finished quilt on the Raincross Quilt Guild Facebook page, please be sure to resend them to Cassandra.

- Cassandra G.

Supplies Needed for the Women of Uganda

The Weinstein's have purchased plane tickets and, God willing, are planning on returning to their missionary work in Uganda the beginning of May. To prepare for their return trip, we are working on gathering supplies that they will need for their work helping the wonderful people of Uganda.

Paula W. is leading this charge and has the following to say:

"Hello!

The following is a list of supplies that Yvonne Weinstein  has made to help her when she returns to Uganda at the beginning of May. If you would like to purchase any of the items it would be appreciated.  If it is easier for you to donate money and have me purchase items, I can do that also. If you have questions, give me, Paula W., a text/call/email/smoke signal and I will try to answer them. Thanx! Crazy Paula

We've included some shopping suggestions below, but please don't feel obligated to get specifically those. Many times it's helpful to see the kind of item we're looking for, so feel free to shop your local stores, other websites, or, if you are an Amazon queen, order away!

1. LiCB 40 pack LR44 AG13 357 303 SR44 Batteries 1.5V Button Coin Cell
   Like this on Amazon for $6.99
   Quantity Requested: 10
   
   
2. Niutop 8" Multipurpose Scissors Bulk Set of 5-pack
   Like these on Amazon for $9.97
   
   OR
   
   Wescott Titanium 7" Scissors
   Like these on DollarTree.com for $1/pair
   
   Total Quantity Requested: 150 pair (small scissors)
   
   
3. Elastic - 1/2" (any color)
   Quantity Requested: 5 rolls
   
   
4. Hooks and eyes (sizes 1, 2, or 3)
   Quantity Requested: 20 packages
   
   
5. Universal sewing machine needles
   Quantity Requested: 20 packages
   
   
6. Fiskers Rotary Cutter (45 mm blade)
   Like these on Amazon for $11
   Quantity Requested: 5
   
   
7. 45mm replacement blades for Fiskers rotary cutters
   Like these on Amazon for $14
   Quantity Requested: 75 blades
   
   
8. Chalk/Clover Chaco Liner Pen Style - White and refills
   Like this liner on Amazon for $8.35
   Like this refill on Amazon for $6.99
   Quantity Requested: 10 each
   
   
9. Multipurpose Sewing Clips For Quilting/Crafting (100+ count)
   Like these on Amazon for $10.99
   Quantity Requested: 5
   
   
10. Safety pins-large (2+ inches)
    Like these on Amazon for $5.99
    Quantity Requested: 10 packages
    
    
11. Spray Mister Bottles (similar to Mrs. Bobbin's spray mister bottles)
    Like these on Amazon for $6.99
    Quantity Requested: 5

Once again, thanx!"

African Queen Charity Quilts Accepting Donations Now, Drawing April 20th 2021

With the gracious help of quilters from the Raincross Quilt Guild, Weinsteins 2 Uganda are accepting donations for the opportunity to own one of two quilts comprised of "Africa Queen" blocks and fabrics from Uganda. 100% of the money will go to Adjumani, Uganda, an area with camps currently holding over 1 million refugees from South Sudan. The money will be used to purchase seeds and farming supplies and tools so that people will be able to plant gardens and grow their own food.

Two tickets will be drawn on April 20th, 2021. Ticket holders will be notified by phone/email and arrangements made to deliver your quilt (no additional charge for mailing if necessary).

Tickets:

$1 for 1 Ticket

$5 for 6 tickets

$10 for 15 tickets

$20 for 35 tickets

$50 for 100 tickets

$100 for 300 tickets

To make tax deductible donation:

1. Credit or debit card on the Weinsteins' page on Harvest Alliance International.
2. Check made out to Harvest Alliance International and mailed to The Weinsteins 1575 Country Club Dr, Riverside CA 92506.

Other donation methods (tax deductible receipt not available):

1. Paypal: Send donation to mrsweinstein@fastmail.fm
2. Check (made out to Yvonne Weinstein) or cash: Mail or deliver to Weinsteins at 1575 Country Club Dr, Riverside CA 92506.

For all donations: please email the Weinsteins (mrsweinstein@fastmail.fm) to note your donation and how many tickets you would like. Good luck!

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Get ready for virtual quilting groups!

Circuit Board quilt by Sylvia Schaefer of Flying Parrot Quilts

As announced in our February guild meeting, our first of 5 monthly virtual quilting groups are starting this week! Join us via Zoom for a little stitchin', a little gabbin', and a lot of laughs and love! All groups have been added to the Raincross Quilt Guild calendar, but as a reminder, here are the groups and meeting times (in Pacific time):

1st Wednesday of the month 6pm-9pm: Method Quilters - A nod to the pre-COVID sewing group that met at the 1st Methodist Church in Riverside the same night

2nd Saturday of the month 9am-12pm: Sew Your Socks Off - get up early and quilt with us!

2nd Saturday of the month 9pm-12am: Pajama Time - calling all night owls who sew under the light of the moon!

3rd Wednesday of the month 6pm-9pm: Woolie Wednesday - dig out your wool applique projects (or whatever you'd like, we're not the boss of you) and join us!

4th Tuesday of the month 6pm-9pm: Sew Much Fun - round out the month with us!

We will use the same Zoom meeting link for all 5 meetings, which will be posted in a permanent announcement in the Raincross Quilt Guild Facebook group. If you don't do Facebook, please post in the comments below and it will be emailed to you.

See you online Wednesday at 6pm!

- Cassandra G.