You better watch out, Raincross Quilt Guild Christmas Zoom meeting is coming!

Quick and Easy Christmas Quilt by We All Sew

Oooooh, you better watch out! You better not cry! You better not pout, because the meeting's has changed!

Raincross Quilt Guild is comin' to Zoooooom!

Yes, you heard right (or you remember from the announcements last month) that this month's quilt guild meeting is back in the Land of Virtual Toys - and that's OKAY! We've got games and toys for all good girls and boys!

We encourage you to wear Holiday attire, so break out those ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, and antlers and wear them during the meeting!

As we have done in previous Zoom guild meetings, we will have a virtual Show and Share, so please get your pictures to Cassandra G. no later than 5pm Monday December 19th. You can share your new work but we also encourage you to share your favorite project you completed or worked on this year, or share a Christmas thing (even if we've seen - we're old and forgetful, so it'll be like it's new). Don't forget to also send pictures of any BOM blocks you've completed that you haven't shown yet. Again, please get your pictures to Cassandra (by email or text, contact information is in the directory or simply post below and we'll figure it out) no later than 5pm Monday December 19th to be included.

The link to the Zoom will be posted in the Raincross Quilt Guild Facebook group as well as emailed to all current members.

- Elf Cassandra

Saturday Sew Day this month is THIS weekend, not on the 4th Saturday

The 4th Saturday of the month this month is Christmas Eve, so instead of trying for that, we are rescheduling our Sew Day for this Saturday, December 17th instead! We will meet, like always, at the Lake Mathews Community Room 16453 El Sobrante Rd, Riverside, CA 92503, across from the fire station. We'll start at 9am and typically go to 3pm and have a potluck salad lunch (bring something to go with salad greens or a side or a dessert). If you have any questions, reach out to Barbara M. See you there!

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild Meeting next Tuesday (with new information about the meeting!)

Along with the reminder that our regular guild meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday starting at 6pm at the Goeske Center, we have new information to share about this meeting as well as the December meeting.

Starting first with the December meeting: the Goeske Center's hours for December mean that we unfortunately cannot have an in person meeting there next month. But never fear! Santa elves are busy planning a fun filled holiday extravaganza of a meeting via Zoom -- more details to come soon. This will mean, however, that we will miss having a regular holiday potluck at the December meeting, one we're sure everyone has missed since our last one was December 2019.

So, instead of having a holiday potluck in December this year, we're having a Thanksgiving potluck at the November meeting! Have a new recipe you've been anxious to try out for the holidays? Well give it a try and we'll be your guinea pigs! Bring your taters, your stuffing, your gravy, your pie...sheesh, I'm already getting hungry.

Note: bringing a dish to the potluck is not at all required and is open to whomever would like to participate.

And we are still having our Grab Game, so join in the fun!

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your Show and Share quilts
• Your Grab Game item
• Your October 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.
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink
• If you feel inspired, a dish for the potluck.

- Cassandra G.

November Grab Game - Make What You Want!

It's that time of year again and we're getting ready for our annual November Grab Game! This year the theme is Make What You Want, dealer's choice! Feeling like making a table runner, or a mug rug, or a pincushion? How about a casserole carrier, Christmas stocking, or small bag? It's your choice, just make sure it's something you've made.

We'll be bringing them to the November guild meeting, Tuesday November 15th - in whatever bag or wrapping you choose! And remember, please make something nice enough that you would want to keep it.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: 4st Saturday of Month Sew Day this Saturday

Our monthly 4th Saturday of the month Sew Day is this Saturday, October 22nd, at the Lake Mathews Community Room 16453 El Sobrante Rd, Riverside, CA 92503, across from the fire station. We'll start at 9am and typically go to 3pm and have a potluck salad lunch (bring something to go with salad greens or a side or a dessert). If you have any questions, reach out to Barbara M. See you there!

- Cassandra G.

Great Quilt of Valor block pattern, Scrappy Jar Star Block, now available

Phyllis H. has sent in this pattern for the Scrappy Jar Star Block, which I believe she used with great affect for a Quilt of Valor. Enjoy! Please feel free to reach out to Phyllis if you have any questions. 

- Cassandra G.

September Block of the Month pattern now available

 

I hope everyone can forgive me, but this block cuts and sews together lightening fast! Here you go!

- Cassandra G.

Space Still Available for Collage Techniques Class

We still have spaces available for Barbara M.’s Collage Techniques class. The class is actually two classes, the first on Saturday October 8th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Lake Mathews Community Room 16453 El Sobrante Rd, Riverside, CA 92503. The second class is on Saturday November 19th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM also at the Lake Mathews Community Room.

For more information or to register for the class contact, Charlotte B.

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild meeting this Tuesday

Our September guild meeting is coming up this Tuesday - we hope you are FALLing in love with this cooler weather!

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your Show and Share quilts
• Your August 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.
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink
• If you feel inspired, a dish for the potluck.

- Cassandra G.

Reminder! All Star Virtual Sampler Platter this weekend!

Raincross Quilt Guild has purchased a license for all members to access virtual classes that will be available this weekend, Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th from Noon to 3pm Pacific.

Experience some of the best teachers the virtual world has to offer in this live zoom event with 18 quilt teachers demonstrating some of their favorite quilting techniques and showcasing a wide variety of styles.  The PDF has a listing of all the teachers and includes written instructions to go along with each teacher's demonstration.  All Raincross Quilt Guild members will receive an email with the links to watch the virtual classes.

- Char B.

Reminder: Guild meeting coming up, Challenge Due, Round Robin still Open!

Wooden quilt displayed at Long Beach 2022 show

I hope everyone was able to get down to Long Beach and enjoy that fabulous show. Many thanks to Char and Dawn Marie for organizing!

This is reminder about our upcoming guild meeting happening on Tuesday. At this meeting, we'll be looking at our Raincross Quilt Guild Challenge 2022 projects!! It's okay if you don't have it completely done - please feel free to bring your WIP, no judgement here. :)

Tuesday will also be the official start of the Round Robin challenge - and there's still time for you to participate! Check out this blog post for all the details. Here are some examples from our 2019 Round Robin, including a beautiful way to display your Round Robin sisters signatures! Contact Cassandra G. if you have any questions.

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your completed or WIP Raincross Quilt Guild Challenge project
• Your Round Robin center in the bag provided (or in your own bag if you haven't gotten yours yet), plus any additional fabric or goodies you want to include
• Your homemade name badge
• Your Show and Share quilts
• Your June 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.
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink
• If you feel inspired, a dish for the potluck.

- Cassandra G.

Spots still open for the Raincross 2022 Round Robin "Surround Yourself with Friends"

We are still taking sign ups for the Raincross Quilt Guild 2022 Round Robin! Please contact Cassandra G. to confirm.

The rules: you will make a center with a minimum 6" x 6" and a maximum of 16" x 16" (or thereabouts). Add that to the bag provided. Feel free to add a label for the other quilters to sign, fabric for them to use, chocolates, whatever! We will add a sheet in each bag for each quilter to add their name (so that you can make your label later if you want or feel free to include a label in the bag, etc.).

For each exchange, make and sew on an interesting border of at least 4" to 12" wide (or thereabouts) to the previous center. Be creative and try to follow their theme. Make something that you'd want to keep!

Add your name to the sheet provided (and on the label if the original quilter included one) and bring back the bag you have at the next designated meeting (or make sure someone can bring it for you) and take the next bag. We will exchange four times, every other month and then everyone gets their own original round robin back.

Timeline:

August 2022 guild meeting: Bring your center (in the bag or get your bag if you haven't already) to pass and take home first exchange

October 2022 guild meeting: Bring in the bag you have and exchange #2

December 2022 guild meeting: Bring in the bag you have and exchange #3

February 2023 guild meeting: Bring in the bag you have and exchange #4

April 2023 guild meeting: Bring in the bag you have and take home YOUR bag

June 2023 guild meeting: Bring in your completed quilt to show!

Please contact Cassandra G. if you have any questions!

- Cassandra G.

Long Beach Quilt Festival Updates

Charlotte B. has confirmed that face masks will be optional, not required at the Long Beach Quilt Festival. She also has one regular ticket available for the show on Saturday - please contact her if you are interested or have any other questions.

See you at the show!

- Cassandra

Chris K.'s Fabric Calculator

Last night at the guild meeting we had two informative demonstrations from our own Andie B. and Chris K. Chris showed us some tips and tricks for figuring out common conundrums with quilt math and made a Fabric Calculator, which is now available for you to download. Enjoy!

- Cassandra G.

Reminder Monthly Guild Meeting tomorrow

Tomorrow is our monthly guild meeting. 

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your Show and Share quilts
• Your June 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.
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink
• Optional: dish to share for the potluck

P.S. You can still sign up for the Round Robin at the meeting! The center is not due until the August meeting. Those who have already signed up will receive a bag to store their center (and any additional fabric and optional items, like a signature block, chocolate, etc.) to bring back at the August meeting. If you sign up at the July meeting, you will need to bring your center and optional fabric and add on's to the August, which will then go into the exchange bag. We will be doing our first exchange at the August meeting!

- Cassandra G.

2022 Hoffman Tour Information

The Hoffman Tour is Wednesday, July 6 - Plan to arrive by 9:15am. The presentation will start at 9:30am and will last approximately 90 minutes. Hoffman asks that we make 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. There are more restrooms available along Alicia Parkway at many fast-food places.

Hoffman California Fabrics
25792 Obrero Drive
Mission Viejo 92691
949-461-5377 or 800-547-0100
https://hoffmancaliforniafabrics.net

Click here for a printable flyer made by Evie.

- Cassandra G.

Reminder: Guild meeting tomorrow and Registration for Beach Retreat will be open!

Tomorrow is our monthly guild meeting. It is also your last chance to sign up for the bus trip to the Long Beach International Quilt Festival and your first chance to register for the Raincross Quilt Guild Fall Retreat 2022 at the beach in Oceanside!

Retreat information:

Date: Oct 27 - Oct 30, 2022 (Thursday - Sunday) Check in - 2:00 pm Check out - 12:00 noon
Location: 913 S Pacific St, Units A & B, Oceanside, CA
Cost: $340 per person (20 participants), includes all meals

Barbara M. will start taking registration and deposits of $100 at the guild meeting on Tuesday, June 21st. The full amount is due by September 20, 2022. Beat the line - print and fill out your registration form and bring it with you tomorrow night!

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your Show and Share quilts, including quilts you've made from Shelly Swanland
• Your May 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.
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

- Cassandra G.

Last Chance to Buy Bus Tickets for Long Beach Quilt Festival

Are you getting excited?! Our bus trip to the Long Beach International Quilt Festival is right coming up on Saturday, August 6th, 2022!

Please bring your cash or check to the next Guild Meeting on Tuesday June 21st. This is your last opportunity to reserve your spot! Tickets are $60 which includes the round trip bus ride, ticket/wrist band, and show program. 

Other tickets also available:

Tickets for Thursday August 4th or Friday August 5th (no bus or program): $8 per person per day

Tickets for Saturday August 6th (no bus): $13.25 per person

If you are interested in any of these tickets, including the no bus tickets, please print and fill out the form as the Festival requires this information to comply with the convention center Covid-19 protocols. Please contact Char B. if you have any questions. Thank you!

- Cassandra G.

Estate Sale in Lake Arrowhead this weekend

 

Reminder Quilt Guild Meeting today!

Whoa, that snuck up on me! Today is meeting day and we'll be joined by Riverside's own Shelly Swanland. If you've ever made a Shelly Swanland quilt or block, please feel free to bring it and share it during Show and Share - Shelly will be thrilled!

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your Show and Share quilts, including quilts you've made from Shelly Swanland
• Your April 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.
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

- Cassandra G.

South Bay Quilters Guild Fabric Sale Saturday May 14th

 From our friends at South Bay Quilters Guild:

"South Bay Quilters Guild Fabric Sale

We really need to thin out our guild fabric stash!  The South Bay Quilters Guild is having a fabric sale on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

23222 Elm Avenue
Torrance, CA. (Marble Estates)

All Fabric is just $3.00 per pound! NO cutting. Cash, check or (credit card for purchases over $25). Mostly quilters cottons. Please note that there are no restrooms available.

Questions?  Call 310-612-4180 talk/text"

- Cassandra G.

Join us tomorrow night for our regular 1st Wednesday of the month Zoom sew

The Relationship Between Drawing and Quilting by Hollis Chatelain

As a reminder, tomorrow is Wednesday, which is usually if not always better than Monday, so join us in celebrating that it's not Monday by hopping online for our 1st Wednesday of the month Zoom sew! All your favorite quilters will be there (or hopefully some of them - I'm not the boss of y'all).

Link is in the Facebook group and if you don't have Facebook, post below and we'll send you the link!

- Cassandra G.

Coming up at the May meeting

 Shelly Swanland will be joining us!

Reminder Guild Meeting tomorrow!

Rain Drops Barghello by Marinda Steward for michaelmillerfabrics.com

Here's your reminder that our April guild meeting is tomorrow night! Please be sure to bring your completed 50% Challenge quilts and projects and we'll hang them around the room for everyone to enjoy.

If you have some items to donate to Weinsteins2Uganda, please be sure to bring those as well. If you have some items but cannot make the meeting, please reach out to Paula W.

Here's your reminder list of things to bring:

• Your homemade name badge
• Your donation(s) to Weinsteins2Uganda
• Your completed 50% Challenge quilts
• Your Show and Share quilts
• Your March 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.
• Bottled water or other non-alcoholic drink

- Cassandra G.

Sewing Donations Needed for Weinsteins2Uganda

From Paula W.:

"In 2 short weeks, Yvonne Weinstein will be visiting from Uganda.  As you remember, we have supported her with quilting supplies the past few years. The Weinstein's are expanding, and Yvonne has even trained Gabriel, formerly the security guard, to teach sewing and travel to other places. Since they have expanded, more supplies are needed. If you are able to help, Yvonne has a wish list of things that are needed:

3 fine mist spray bottles

4 seam rippers

3 pincushions

8 scissors

4 rotary cutters

Rotary blades

1  24" ruler

1 cutting mat 18" x 24"

3   6 1/2  x 12 1/2" rulers

Thread-black, white, cream

3 Chalk markers and chalk

If you prefer to make a monetary donation, I will also collect money and shop for what is still needed. If you cannot donate at this time, thoughts and prayers are needed and they don't cost anything but are just as important.  Please bring your donations to our next meeting on Tuesday, April 19th at the Goeseke Center. If you have any questions, give me a call, text, or email. Thank you! Paula The Crazy Lady"

New Raincross Quilt Guild Event

A new Raincross Quilt Guild event is coming! Every 4th Saturday we are planning a Go 'n Sew Day at the Lake Mathews Community Room, located to the left of the Riverside County Fire Station #4 at 16453 El Sobrante Rd. Riverside 92503 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This Saturday, March 26th will be our first. A few community Service kits will be available or bring your own project.

We will have a salad bar pot luck. Salad greens and dressings will be provided. Bring something (or two) for the salad PLUS something to share - dessert, chips, bon bons, bread, etc. [ed. note: how about CHOCOLATE?!]

We look forward to seeing you in person!

- Cassandra G.

Giving children a comforting hug with Childhelp quilts

From Barbara K., a reminder about making quilts for Childhelp:

"For those who aren't familiar with Childhelp, it is a national non-profit organization with one of its group homes located in Beaumont. They offer both physical and emotional support to abused and neglected children.  Upon arrival at the facility, each child is presented with a welcome bag and a quilt of their own...a "warm hug" at a time when there might not be so many real hugs in their lives.

Our guild has been supporting Childhelp for several years now. As with everywhere else due to Covid, their facility was closed to all but emergency situations so they haven't needed quilts and, at this time, have a supply on hand.  However, with things opening up, they anticipate by the end of the year they may be back to full capacity again.

If you would like to participate by making a quilt or two (or more), please feel free to do so! We welcome your help! Some things to keep in mind as you do, the children are not infants or preschooler; they range in age from 6 to 14 and there are both boys and girls in residence. Please choose fabrics/prints and designs accordingly. No baby quilts, please.

Quilts should be lap or "snuggle" size:  minimum 38" x 48" and maximum 48" x 66". If you are looking for ideas, one suggestion is to check 3 Yard Quilts by Donna Robertson. There are several books as well as postcard-size individual patterns. The quilts are quick, easy to make and meet the size requirements.  Of course, you are only limited by your own creativity!

If you have questions, or need additional information, please feel free to contact Barbara K or Dawn Marie at the next Guild meeting."

- Cassandra G.

Last 2021 BOM Block, February Guild Meeting, Membership Form

 Just some odd and ends...

• The last 2021 BOM block pattern, Christmas Bunting Block, is now available. Sorry for the delay!
  
  
• Many of you receive a message that the Janet Goeske has reopened with a limited schedule. However, the February guild meeting will still be held on Zoom on Tuesday, February 15th. If you would like to share pictures for Show and Share or any BOM quilt blocks, please email or text pictures with a description to Cassandra G. no later than Monday February 14th at 5pm.
  
  
• You can still fill out a 2022 membership form, even if you are just renewing, and mail it and your membership check for $25 to Dawn M. 

- Cassandra G.

January Guild Meeting is back on Zoom

Many of you may have received an automated phone message informing you that the Goeske Center is closing until further notice to help stem the transmission of COVID-19. This means that our January guild meeting will not be in person at the Goeske Center, but back on Zoom.

Zoom meeting information is available in our Facebook group, Susan M. will also be sending it out in email, or feel free to post in the comments below and I can email you them.

If you would like to share pictures of quilts or other finished objects, please email or text them to me before Monday January 17th so that I can incorporate them into our Zoom meeting presentation.

Please let us know if you  have any question - thanks!

- Cassandra G.