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Pointless Sisters

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Linda Morand had given me a heads-up to watch for the March/April 2012 issue of “Machine Quilting Unlimited.” When the magazine arrived yesterday I dropped everything to find the article on page 28 to read about the challenge project Linda coordinated for the Pointless Sisters Art Quilt Group of Sonoma County. All of the Pointless […]

THE QUILT SHOW – FREE for weekend of March 16-18

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Thought the guild would like to know this important announcement about TQS. A note from Gayleen Fitzgerald Quilt Artist. Big news here! In honor of International Quilt Day (March 17, 2012), The Quilt Show ( http://www.thequiltshow.com ), the web TV show hosted by Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims, will “open” all of its shows from […]

Challenge Quilt & Opportunity Quilt – What is the difference????

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Subject: Challenge quilt Hi Sharon. I must be having a bad day, but what is the challenge quilt? Is it the same as the Opportunity Quilt. I went into our website and couldn’t find it there. Hi Guild Members ~~ especially newer members, The Challenge is very different from the Opportunity Quilt. The Opportunity Quilt […]

Sonoma Quilt Show – March 17 & 18

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

The 9th Annual Quilt Show will be held this year on Saturday and Sunday, March 17 & 18 at the Vintage House Senior Center. The Vintage House is located at 264 First Street East in Sonoma. Hours are 10 to 4 and admission (to benefit Vintage House) is $5.00. The show will feature quilts by […]

Sonoma Rose by Jennifer Chiaverini

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

February 21, 2012 Subject: Announcing “SONOMA ROSE: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel”, by Jennifer Chiaverini “Dear Elm Creek Readers, Today is the official publication day for my nineteenth Elm Creek Quilts novel, SONOMA ROSE. I’m thrilled to share this exciting historical adventure with you, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I […]

Rollin’ Rhonda Reports – Sherry Werum, “Mosaics & Motifs Table Runner”

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Phyllis picked me up at 8:30. The rain was falling and the wind was blowing and the sky was dark. Like a well-oiled machine, Mark and Phyllis were a choreographed team. Before I knew it my ride and supplies were secure, my buns were being warmed in the comfy seat of Phyllis’ car, and we […]

SRQG Annual Holiday Service Project

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Members are invited to donate items or cash at the meeting on Thursday, December 1st, 10:00 am at the Scottish Rite Building Please come a few minutes early to turn in your donations. We need empty apple boxes from the grocery store to hold the sorted donations. Clothing items don’t have to be new, just […]

A SRQG Special Report: Free Sew Day 4/16/2010

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

The guild workshop scheduled for 4/16 had to be cancelled so our innovative Program Chairs hosted a Free Sew Day in its place. The following report was filed with the news room by Rhonda Denny. As Regards Free Sew Day, April 16th 2010: It was a beautiful, informative, fun, and productive day. There are so […]

“Family Ties” Opportunity Quilt Winner Announced

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Congratulations to our own Selma Sklar, winner of “Family Ties.”

Tri-Guild Luncheon, A Report from Behind the Scenes

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

The following report was filed by our roving reporter, Rhonda Denny. As always, Rhonda brings us a thoughtful perspective, laced with her refreshing sense of humor. The RSVP Report An Asian Elegance Expo Tri-Guild Luncheon 2010 The air was crisp and cold, my shoulders clad in my favorite black shawl. I barely noticed my bright […]