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.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
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.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
December Meeting
Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Happy Kwanzaa! (Did I miss any? My apologies.) Anyway--Happy Holidays!
The Guild held its December meeting last night at Slater Mill. We had a little trouble getting in when the Mill people didn't hear us pounding on the door, but we got inside in time to beat the rains that poured the entire time we were meeting. Luckily, the rains stopped just before we left for the evening.
We had a great time at our Holiday Potluck supper. There was plenty of food to share, stories to tell and lots of camaraderie. Barbara's meat pie was a real hit with everyone, as was the stromboli. There was shrimp, veggies and dip, baked beans, chicken stir fry, cakes and cream puffs and much, much more. After supper, people got to pick gifts from a Secret Santa stash on the front table. Gifts ranged from books to supplies to fat quarters and gift certificates. Everyone walked away happy.
Business was handled quickly and easily. The Quilt Show for 2011 now has a full roster of committee chairs. Be prepared for calls to action! This blog was also introduced to the membership. Daphne will send out the address to everyone so people can check in and contribute, if they wish. We then had a Show-and-Tell. Several people shared their crafting gifts.
I'll post some of the photos I took last night, but I have to set some criteria first.
If you have anything you would like to contribute to the discussion here, please let me know. I have to 'allow' you to publish first.
The Guild held its December meeting last night at Slater Mill. We had a little trouble getting in when the Mill people didn't hear us pounding on the door, but we got inside in time to beat the rains that poured the entire time we were meeting. Luckily, the rains stopped just before we left for the evening.
We had a great time at our Holiday Potluck supper. There was plenty of food to share, stories to tell and lots of camaraderie. Barbara's meat pie was a real hit with everyone, as was the stromboli. There was shrimp, veggies and dip, baked beans, chicken stir fry, cakes and cream puffs and much, much more. After supper, people got to pick gifts from a Secret Santa stash on the front table. Gifts ranged from books to supplies to fat quarters and gift certificates. Everyone walked away happy.
Business was handled quickly and easily. The Quilt Show for 2011 now has a full roster of committee chairs. Be prepared for calls to action! This blog was also introduced to the membership. Daphne will send out the address to everyone so people can check in and contribute, if they wish. We then had a Show-and-Tell. Several people shared their crafting gifts.
I'll post some of the photos I took last night, but I have to set some criteria first.
If you have anything you would like to contribute to the discussion here, please let me know. I have to 'allow' you to publish first.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
WELCOME!
Welcome to the new blog for the Industrial Revolution Quilt Guild!
We hope to see many posts and comments from our members.
We hope to see many posts and comments from our members.
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