I'll post more information on the Blog soon, but I just wanted people to have the information for the special fundraiser for the New England Quilt Museum in conjunction with Barnes & Noble Bookstores nationwide starting Thursday, November 18.
From the 18th through November 22, 2010, if you purchase anything from Barnes & Noble or bn.com, a portion of your purchase will go to support the New England Quilt Museum.
In the stores, give the sales associate the following number: Bookfair ID #10266161
Online, click on the link here www.bn.com/bookfair and when checking out, use the same number in the coupon window.
These sales will help provide desperately needed funds to help protect these beautiful, unique works of art.
So, if you are thinking of going to the bookstore this weekend, check out the sales at Barnes & Noble and help support the Museum.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Upcoming Quilt Shows to Enjoy
There are a couple of quilt shows coming up during the month of October that you might want to try to attend. These are always great for new ideas and a chance to visit different vendors and find the newest gadgets that will help your quilting go easier.
The first show is on October 16 and 17, 2010. The Quilters-by-the-Sea are hosting "Welcome Home" at the Portsmouth Middle School, 125 Jepson Lane, Portsmouth, RI. Hours are Saturday, 10-6, and Sunday, 10-4. There is plenty of free parking and is handicapped-accessible. A donation of $5 is being asked at the door and children under 12 are admitted free with an adult. There will be over 100 quilts, vendors, a raffle quilt, and refreshments. Even the children can work on winning a quilt by completing a scavenger hunt with correctly completed forms acting as raffle tickets. If you get a little peckish, the Portsmouth Music Boosters will have refreshments for sale in the lobby. Not only can you fill your tummy, you help support the school music program at the same time! That's bang for your buck! For more information, check their website at http://quiltersbytheseari.com/.
On October 23-24, 2010, the Tewksbury Piecemakers are presenting "Quilts for All Seasons" at the Tewksbury Senior Center, 175 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA. Admission is $6 and the hours are 10 am to 4 pm both days. There will be over 400 quilts to admire and you can visit vendors, a Members' Boutique, a Sewing Yard Sale and much more! They are raffling a quilt as well as baskets filled with quilting goodies. Lunch will be available for a fee all day. More information is available at their website, http://www.tewksburypiecemakers.com/.
The first show is on October 16 and 17, 2010. The Quilters-by-the-Sea are hosting "Welcome Home" at the Portsmouth Middle School, 125 Jepson Lane, Portsmouth, RI. Hours are Saturday, 10-6, and Sunday, 10-4. There is plenty of free parking and is handicapped-accessible. A donation of $5 is being asked at the door and children under 12 are admitted free with an adult. There will be over 100 quilts, vendors, a raffle quilt, and refreshments. Even the children can work on winning a quilt by completing a scavenger hunt with correctly completed forms acting as raffle tickets. If you get a little peckish, the Portsmouth Music Boosters will have refreshments for sale in the lobby. Not only can you fill your tummy, you help support the school music program at the same time! That's bang for your buck! For more information, check their website at http://quiltersbytheseari.com/.
On October 23-24, 2010, the Tewksbury Piecemakers are presenting "Quilts for All Seasons" at the Tewksbury Senior Center, 175 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA. Admission is $6 and the hours are 10 am to 4 pm both days. There will be over 400 quilts to admire and you can visit vendors, a Members' Boutique, a Sewing Yard Sale and much more! They are raffling a quilt as well as baskets filled with quilting goodies. Lunch will be available for a fee all day. More information is available at their website, http://www.tewksburypiecemakers.com/.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
October Meeting was Terrific Fun!
Wow! What a night!
After our business meeting, we went over to the Wilkinson Mill where the curator took us up to the museum storage room and showed us some of the Mill's collection of antique sewing machines and attendent pieces like needle displays, thread displays, postcards from the middle 1800's, dress patterns from Butterick and Domestic from Victorian times, etc. Some of the machines had been made as early as 1855--and they still work! It was interesting to see how the manufacturers not only made a useful device, they also paid a lot of attention to the aesthetics of the machine and how it would look in the home. Some of the machines and their treadles were absolutely beautiful! Thank you, Andy, for a wonderful experience!
After we got back, we snacked our way through the wonderful treats brought by our refreshment hosts and had a chance to see projects being worked on by various members, had a short lesson in how to become writers on this blog and had the drawings for the doorprizes. We had an astounding 23 Block-of-the-Month donations. Brenda thinks this is the most we've ever had.
We finally called an end to everything after 9:00--and people didn't even want to leave then!
Everyone had a terrific time. If I can ever figure out how to put the pictures on Picasa or Flickr, I will and will link them.
After our business meeting, we went over to the Wilkinson Mill where the curator took us up to the museum storage room and showed us some of the Mill's collection of antique sewing machines and attendent pieces like needle displays, thread displays, postcards from the middle 1800's, dress patterns from Butterick and Domestic from Victorian times, etc. Some of the machines had been made as early as 1855--and they still work! It was interesting to see how the manufacturers not only made a useful device, they also paid a lot of attention to the aesthetics of the machine and how it would look in the home. Some of the machines and their treadles were absolutely beautiful! Thank you, Andy, for a wonderful experience!
After we got back, we snacked our way through the wonderful treats brought by our refreshment hosts and had a chance to see projects being worked on by various members, had a short lesson in how to become writers on this blog and had the drawings for the doorprizes. We had an astounding 23 Block-of-the-Month donations. Brenda thinks this is the most we've ever had.
We finally called an end to everything after 9:00--and people didn't even want to leave then!
Everyone had a terrific time. If I can ever figure out how to put the pictures on Picasa or Flickr, I will and will link them.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
October Meeting Sure to Interest
Come to the October 13 meeting of the Industrial Revolution Quilt Guild!
After the business meeting, we'll be heading over to the Wilkinson Mill to see the antique sewing machines in their collection.
Hope to see you there!
6:30 at Slater Mill in Pawtucket, across from the Visitor Center.
After the business meeting, we'll be heading over to the Wilkinson Mill to see the antique sewing machines in their collection.
Hope to see you there!
6:30 at Slater Mill in Pawtucket, across from the Visitor Center.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Welcome to a New Year!
Welcome to the 2010-11 year of the Industrial Revolution Quilt Guild!
At the first meeting of the year, we will be sharing some of our favorite quilts and discovering the wonderful plans our new president, Brenda Devine, has in store for us this year.
The Block of the Month is Cain and Able. The directions for this block can be found on the website http://www.quilterscache.com/ along with the rest of the blocks for the upcoming year.
The Fat Quarter for September is RED.
So, come on! We'll see you at Slater Mill at 6:30!
At the first meeting of the year, we will be sharing some of our favorite quilts and discovering the wonderful plans our new president, Brenda Devine, has in store for us this year.
The Block of the Month is Cain and Able. The directions for this block can be found on the website http://www.quilterscache.com/ along with the rest of the blocks for the upcoming year.
The Fat Quarter for September is RED.
So, come on! We'll see you at Slater Mill at 6:30!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
All the News Worth Reading About...
Congratulations to our esteemed President, Brenda Devine!
She was interviewed by The Valley Breeze about the incredible Baltimore Album Quilts she's been working on for the past several months. The work she has put into these intricate blocks is well deserving of the attention, respect and admiration this article brings.
The Guild was also mentioned, along with the fact that we're always open to new members. Hopefully, we'll get some interest, too.
Click on the link (The Valley Breeze) and read all about it.
She was interviewed by The Valley Breeze about the incredible Baltimore Album Quilts she's been working on for the past several months. The work she has put into these intricate blocks is well deserving of the attention, respect and admiration this article brings.
The Guild was also mentioned, along with the fact that we're always open to new members. Hopefully, we'll get some interest, too.
Click on the link (The Valley Breeze) and read all about it.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
May Meeting Means Elections Are Here
The May meeting of the Industrial Revolution Quilt Guild was held at Slater Mill on May 12, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
The ladies all gathered and had a wonderful time trading information about quilt projects as well as showing samples and other projects being worked.
Andy Paquette, Curator at Slater Mill, showed us several of the antique quilts housed at the Mill. Some are over 100 years old. Everybody oohed and aahed over the quilt made out of bunting celebrating the centennial of Samual Slater establishing the mill, the yo-yo quilt and the baby quilt done by Esther Slater done in 1851. But when the crazy quilt was pulled out, the exclamations were continuous. The fabric used was so rich and the embroidery was complex and varied. Everywhere we looked we found another treasure hidden in the stitches. We actually ran out of time to see all the quilts he had brought out and had to defer the rest of the show to next year. We're also looking forward to seeing the antique sewing machines in the Mill's collection.
After a refreshment break, we got down to Guild business.
The annual elections were held with the Nominating Committee putting forth the following slate:
After the business was taken care of, we had the Show-n-Tell. Several beautiful projects were shown. A suggestion was made that we choose the Dresses for Africa as our Charity for next year. We'll discuss it. There was also some discussion about whether we would continue the Raffle as we have been doing it this year or return to the Round Robin as we did previously. We decided to discuss it next month and make any changes for the first meeting in September.
The June meeting will be on the 9th. The Fat Quarter is whatever you want to bring.
The meeting was dismissed at 9:10 pm.
See you in June!
The ladies all gathered and had a wonderful time trading information about quilt projects as well as showing samples and other projects being worked.
Andy Paquette, Curator at Slater Mill, showed us several of the antique quilts housed at the Mill. Some are over 100 years old. Everybody oohed and aahed over the quilt made out of bunting celebrating the centennial of Samual Slater establishing the mill, the yo-yo quilt and the baby quilt done by Esther Slater done in 1851. But when the crazy quilt was pulled out, the exclamations were continuous. The fabric used was so rich and the embroidery was complex and varied. Everywhere we looked we found another treasure hidden in the stitches. We actually ran out of time to see all the quilts he had brought out and had to defer the rest of the show to next year. We're also looking forward to seeing the antique sewing machines in the Mill's collection.
After a refreshment break, we got down to Guild business.
The annual elections were held with the Nominating Committee putting forth the following slate:
- President--Brenda Devine
- Vice-President--Pauline Cabana
- Secretary--Nancy McEnanly
- Treasurer--Linda Cusack
After the business was taken care of, we had the Show-n-Tell. Several beautiful projects were shown. A suggestion was made that we choose the Dresses for Africa as our Charity for next year. We'll discuss it. There was also some discussion about whether we would continue the Raffle as we have been doing it this year or return to the Round Robin as we did previously. We decided to discuss it next month and make any changes for the first meeting in September.
The June meeting will be on the 9th. The Fat Quarter is whatever you want to bring.
The meeting was dismissed at 9:10 pm.
See you in June!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
LOTS OF EVENTS FOR US!
The Machine Quilters' Exhibition is on downtown! The public show opens on Thursday with entrance for only $10 or all 3 days for only $18.
Don't forget the Cape Cod Shop Hop on April 24th!
Those who are going will meet at Slater Mill by 8:00. The bus leaves shortly after that. Don't be late...and don't forget your shopping bags!
There are still seats available. If you know someone who would like to go along, call Pauline Cabana at 401-724-2728.
Don't forget the Cape Cod Shop Hop on April 24th!
Those who are going will meet at Slater Mill by 8:00. The bus leaves shortly after that. Don't be late...and don't forget your shopping bags!
There are still seats available. If you know someone who would like to go along, call Pauline Cabana at 401-724-2728.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
FEBRUARY MEETING CANCELLED!
Due to the expected snowstorm with 6-12 inches of accumulation, the February meeting of the Industrial Revolution Quilt Guild is CANCELLED for Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
Stay snuggled up warm in your quilts with cups of cocoa and a blazing fire in the fireplace. Finish those UFOs and get them ready for the Show.
We'll see you at the March meeting.
Stay snuggled up warm in your quilts with cups of cocoa and a blazing fire in the fireplace. Finish those UFOs and get them ready for the Show.
We'll see you at the March meeting.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
February Quilt Show Meeting
Hi Everyone,
...just a reminder....The next Quilt Show meeting is February 16 from 6:30 -8 at the studios at Slater Mill. All are welcome.
The meeting should be a good one. The individual chairs will be talking about their vision for their responsibilites for the show. I hope some of you can make it. Many thanks. Connie
...just a reminder....The next Quilt Show meeting is February 16 from 6:30 -8 at the studios at Slater Mill. All are welcome.
The meeting should be a good one. The individual chairs will be talking about their vision for their responsibilites for the show. I hope some of you can make it. Many thanks. Connie
Friday, January 15, 2010
IRQG Blogging
Hi, Ladies! (I would say 'Folks' if we had any gentlemen members, however...)
If you are interested in adding posts to our new blog, you need to do a couple of things:
If you have questions, please contact me via email. I'll do my best to help you.
Come and join the fun! We're all looking forward to hearing from you.
If you are interested in adding posts to our new blog, you need to do a couple of things:
- You need to register a free account with Google.
- You need to respond to the email I sent to you.
- At that point, you are granted permission, and you can blog by clicking on the "New Post" button and type your message or comments.
If you have questions, please contact me via email. I'll do my best to help you.
Come and join the fun! We're all looking forward to hearing from you.
2010 Starts Off With a Bang!
The January meeting was held on the 13th while the snow fell gently outside and the Blackstone roared outside the windows of Slater Mill. The ladies of the Industrial Revolution Quilt Guild met in the back room of the 2nd floor of the Mill where we were toasty-warm.
The general Business meeting went quickly with information about the Quilt Show for 2011. All the committee chairs have been filled and everyone has been asked to volunteer for a committee that will utilize their skills to the utmost. Discussion was held regarding the Guild Raffle Quilt. All members will be asked to make one block. Kits will be coming soon. More information will follow as soon as the various chairpeople can post it. The Vice-President's Challenge was introduced, but Connie didn't have the papers to pass out. She promised to have them for the February meeting. The President's Challenge is very simple this year: finish your UFOs and get ready to show items in our Quilt Show. Tempus Fugit and the Show will be upon us very quickly!
After refreshments, we broke up into demonstrations with stations around the room where members explained how to do various techniques. Daphne demonstrated paper piecing the April Chicken Block of the Month. Michelle showed us how to make our bindings end perfectly the first time. Barbara showed us how to make the tube version of the pillowcases for our Guild Charity drive. The blog was introduced and all the members had invitations emailed to their accounts so that they can be added as authors. All members are invited to post their thoughts about quilting and sewing and the Guild. There were several stations located around the room and everyone flowed from table to table to see the ones they were most interested in. Thank you to all who brought demos to show!
The meeting ended quietly around 8:15 and everyone headed out into the cold, snowy night for home with plans and ideas for more quilts and sewing projects.
The general Business meeting went quickly with information about the Quilt Show for 2011. All the committee chairs have been filled and everyone has been asked to volunteer for a committee that will utilize their skills to the utmost. Discussion was held regarding the Guild Raffle Quilt. All members will be asked to make one block. Kits will be coming soon. More information will follow as soon as the various chairpeople can post it. The Vice-President's Challenge was introduced, but Connie didn't have the papers to pass out. She promised to have them for the February meeting. The President's Challenge is very simple this year: finish your UFOs and get ready to show items in our Quilt Show. Tempus Fugit and the Show will be upon us very quickly!
After refreshments, we broke up into demonstrations with stations around the room where members explained how to do various techniques. Daphne demonstrated paper piecing the April Chicken Block of the Month. Michelle showed us how to make our bindings end perfectly the first time. Barbara showed us how to make the tube version of the pillowcases for our Guild Charity drive. The blog was introduced and all the members had invitations emailed to their accounts so that they can be added as authors. All members are invited to post their thoughts about quilting and sewing and the Guild. There were several stations located around the room and everyone flowed from table to table to see the ones they were most interested in. Thank you to all who brought demos to show!
The meeting ended quietly around 8:15 and everyone headed out into the cold, snowy night for home with plans and ideas for more quilts and sewing projects.
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