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Archive for August, 2012

Sharon’s Block Enlargement/Reduction Chart

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

At a recent guild meeting I mentioned that if someone liked a pattern but it was the wrong size it could easily be enlarged or reduced with the help of a copy machine. I am attaching a primitive chart that I made showing the “math” (a four-letter word for some). Examples: If you have a […]

About Color Catching Sheets & More…

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

There have been some emails about making color catchers and other hints for helping with running colors…. #1 – Here is a link to making your own “Color Catcher Sheets” as provided by Lori Platt. #2 – “So instead of reinventing the “wheel,” here is my suggestion: check out synthrapol in the washing machine with […]

SRQG Tid Bits –

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

**The handout for Jan Robinson’s TSW on making dresses for African children is now on our website, on the TSW page. **Check your calendars – the Fall Home Show is Sept 21,22, and 23. We need volunteers to sell raffle tickets and boutique items. Glenda Ross

Lake Tahoe Quilt Retreat 2012

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Congratulations to Phyllis G. and all the lucky quilters (and spouses) who participated in the quilt retreat. It looks like a terrific success. Check out the BLOG that Anne Nolen set up http://santarosaquilters.weebly.com/ to get a peek at all the fun. Get ready for some great Show and Tell pieces in the future. Janice Juul

Bishop’s Ranch Quilt Retreat – Feb 2013

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Attached is a Flyer & Registration Form for a quilt retreat February 10-14, 2013 at The Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg

In Memory of Natalie Polin

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Natalie Polin. “She joined the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild in 2005. She always had a big smile and her quilts were outstanding. I last saw her at the Moonlight show in June where she showed a spectacular quilt based on a Drunkard Path block variation. She said that she had missed the guild meetings this […]

A Story To Share

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Do you wonder who gets the quilts that are donated? Here is one letter back from a Colorado Fire recipient, shared by Marci Baker. A Story To Share

NEWS & Workshops from other Guilds

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Newsletters and workshops from other regional guilds. Don’t forget to check out their sites for additional information: San Francisco Quilters Guild Click on News/Calendar to download the .pdf East Bay Heritage Quilters for their August Workshop and their Newsletter, “The Friendship Knot” Mt.Tam Quilt Guild for a workshop in September by Marcia Stein. San Jose […]