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.

Reminder Virtual Guild Meeting Tuesday

Zoom meeting tomorrow will be posted Tuesday on the Facebook page, which is the same meeting that we've been using. 

Please email or text me any Show and Share pictures! So far I have pictures from Angie N., Barbara K., Barbara M., Linda K., Nancy R., and Tracy L. I've you sent me pictures for this month and I didn't list your name, you are welcome to poke me with a stick!

Cassandra G.

Last BOM Blocks for 2020 + Info on 2021 BOM!

Hi gang! Thank you for your patience as I'm little late getting the last blocks of the Raincross Quilt Guild 2020 Block of the month, Be My Neighbor, published. You have three blocks left, plus I've included a link to the finishing instructions. We can't wait to see everyone's quilt at the March meeting!

December Block 14 and Block 15

January Block 16

Finishing Instructions

If you've already finished yours, please feel free to send photos of it to Cassandra in preparation for the big reveal in March!

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My 2021 BOM project stash

This year's Raincross Quilt Guild Block of the Month will be a Christmas Mystery Quilt! The finished quilt is comprised of 11 "blocks" (muwhahaha! more to be revealed) and will have a finished size of 48" x 54" - but feel free to add borders to make it a bit bigger! I unfortunately can't give you yardage requirements. You are welcome to use all the same background fabric, but some blocks definitely lend themselves to not having a white/light background, so my best recommendation is to go scrappy and use up bits in your stash. We'll have a variety of techniques and lots of options, so I already can't wait to see everyone's quilt!

The first Block will be published in March, so get ready!

- Cassandra G.

More information on Raincross 2020 Curbside Christmas Party

Sleigh Bell Quilt by Edyta Sitar

Thank you for your patience while the Board figured out the logistics and plan for this yuletide shindig.

Most members of the Board plus a few volunteers have divided up all the greater Inland Empire located members and will be delivering your Raincross Curbside Christmas goodie box this Saturday, December 12th. Your elf will be contacting you Thursday or Friday to confirm if and when you'll be home, as well as your street address. If you are not available on Saturday, no problem, please let your elf know when is a good time and we'll reschedule delivery.

When they arrive, they will deposit your goodie box by your door, ring your door bell, and then stand 6-10' away. Please refrain from physically hugging your elf! We must keep our distances so that everyone stays safe. Other than that, feel free to chat with your elf and enjoy your goodie box!

Other items you can exchange during your meeting with your elf:

A. Raincross Guild Quilt 2021 Membership Dues
We will be receiving membership dues for our 2021 membership, February 2021-January 2022. If you would like to give your elf your dues, please do the following:

1. Print and fill out the 2021 Membership form. If you do not have a printer, there is a copy of the Membership form in the goodie box, so you can fill it out while your elf waits.
2. Place your dues of $25 as either check made out to Raincross Quilt Guild (preferred) or cash and your filled out Membership form in a sealed envelope. Your elf will not be carrying change, so if you choose cash, you must have exact change.
3. Please write your name and either "check" or "cash" corresponding with your payment method on the outside of the envelope.
4. Hand the envelope over to the elf and say thank you!

If you're not ready to pay your 2021 membership dues now, no problem! When you are ready, please fill out the Membership form in the goodie box and mail it plus a check for $25 to Dawn M.

If you have any further questions regarding membership, please contact Dawn M.

B. Charity Pick Up/Drop Off
If you have charity donations for Happy Bags (either bags or goodies to go in Happy Bags for next year), Quilts of Valor, Hospice Quilts, Neonatal quilts, etc., please let your elf know when she calls to confirms your delivery. If you are interested in receiving a charity quilt kit to piece, quilt, or bind or you need batting for a charity quilt you're working on, please let your elf know when she calls to confirm delivery so that we can arrange for her to put a kit in her sleigh.

If you have chopped salad for doggie beds, please refer to the doggie beds sizes printed in the directory so that you can make and stuff your own doggie bed. Elves will not be accepting chopped salad.

Edit: Julie M. is planning on dropping off finished doggie and kitty beds soon, so if you have any finished beds, please give them to your elf!

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments or ask your elf when she calls!

P.S. Yes, Virginia, there really is a Santa Claus, and yes, we really will have our virtual guild meeting next Tuesday at 6pm, same Zoom information as before. Cassandra will make another post about it in a few days, along with the Block of Month.

- Raincross Quilt Guild Board via Cassandra G.

Drive-through 2020 Christmas Party changed to Home Delivery!

June Tailor's Quilt As You Go Tree Skirt Tutorial

To help keep everyone safe and "ho-ho-ho"ing and in respect of the recent Regional Stay Home Order to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, the Board has decided to forego the planned drive through Christmas Party scheduled for this upcoming Saturday and will instead make home deliveries to all members, like we did in April.

More news and schedule will be coming soon, but we wanted to inform everyone of this change as soon as possible. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you from a safe distance during our home deliveries!

- Raincross Quilt Guild Board via Cassandra G.

Virtual Guild Meeting Reminder & Block of the Month Patterns

Folks, sorry I'm a few months behind on posting our 2020 Block of the Month, Be My Neighbor, so without further ado, here you go!

September Block 10

October Block 11 and Block 12

November Block 13

In other news, our November Virtual Guild Meeting approaching quickly, so it's time for you to get your Show and Share pictures into Cassandra so that she can get the November presentation together. This month we welcome you to share whatever you've finished recently (of course), plus any fall themed quilts didn't show during our Halloween-o-palooza last month and since it's been cold recently, any blue and white or "chilly" quilts or projects that hint at that winter chill! Deadline inclusion in the Show and Share presentation is Monday November 16th 8pm.

Same Zoom time, same Zoom info - it will be on our Facebook page or feel free to email me to get it if you need it!

- Cassandra G.