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The Great Quilt Challenge – Vote 2008

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

  On September 14 the "Quilt Challenge" will be due at ourFounder’s Luncheon. We ask those that have chosen to participate in the challenge to drop off their quilt in a bag, before they enter the meeting hall. We will give you a receipt and a corresponding note card where you will write the name of […]

Mangle

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

A few months ago there was a search for a mangle. I now have one that I think will work but I also ended up with another one that needs to go to a new home. It is one I have never seen before so I will explain. If any of you want this mangle […]

Wounded Warrior Quilts and Updates

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Date: Monday, August 25, 2008, 4:04 PM Another trip to the WWB!  This time it was accompanied by one of the tropical storms passing through and my dirty, filthy truck got a thorough washing with the pouring rain.  Just wish the rain had made it to my dusty place.  There is lots to talk about […]

Wounded Warrior Quilts

Friday, August 15th, 2008

These are the latest quilts that Lavella has sent to the Wounded Warriors.   The quilts are really beautiful. Thanks to all that made them. Lavella

Relay For Life

Monday, August 11th, 2008

The following pictures were taken at the Relay For Life event in Windsor on July 26th. Team: Be Up With the Material Girl A big thanks for your donations and your time.Betty Upchurch and Nicole Cowlin One day. One night. One community. Relay For Life® is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. By participating, you honor […]

Technique Sharing Workshop

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

There have been a few items added to the supply list for the Technique Sharing Workshop, "Hand Quilting", practice – part 2 of 2 with Mitzi Dowling and Marilyn Swanson on August 7th. The supply list can also be downloaded as a PDF file from the TSW (technique sharing workshop) page on our website. http://www.santarosaquiltguild.org/tsw.php […]

A Wounded Warrior

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Here is a picture of Steven Kiernan’s dad and 14 year old brother receiving the Wounded Warrior’s quilt for Steven.  I took it to them on Wed., June 9th.  They were very impressed with it and will ask Steven if he wants it now or when he comes home. I also gave him the letter […]

Building Community with Needles and Thread

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Jefferson Award Winner: Lavella CassinelliReporting Kate Kelly (CBS 5) Watch the video onlineYou won’t find an idle hand in Lavella Cassinelli’s kitchen. Many days it’s filled with family, friends, and the talk around the table is of quilting. "They are laughing an talking and visiting and getting acquainted and working on something that they know is […]

2008 SRQG Workshops

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

The last two scheduled workshops for the Santa Rosa Quilg Guild 2008 will be held in July and August.  On July 18, Rita Hutchens will be teaching Totally Tubular Diamonds and on August 22, Linda Schmidt will teach Threads at Play.  Samples and sign-ups for both these workshops are located in the back of our […]

JEFFERSON AWARDS

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Our Lavella has received the Jefferson Award!  Set yourVCR’s and be sure to read your SF Chronicle Sunday!  Congratulations,Lavella!  We are all so excited and are so proud of you! Airdate July 2, 2008 On CBS 5Wednesday on Eyewitness news at 6 pmThursday on Eyewitness news at noonSaturdays on CBS 5 Early Edition at 7 […]