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.