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.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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
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