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  • March 02, 2022 9:51 PM | Lynn Roginski

    Did you know we host a sewing get-together every first and third Friday?  This is free to members and the general sewing community alike.  You can access the Zoom link one of two ways - the first is to register on our website.  The registration link can be found through the calendar tab.  You can also access the Zoom link by logging onto the website, www.acqcolorado.org, and log-in.  Once logged in, you can access the Members Only tab, and the zoom link for the Friday Night Sewcial is located on the left-hand side of the page.  We encourage you to come and join us.  It is fairly unstructured, so you can come when you can and leave when you must.

    Submitted by Jen Dietz

  • March 02, 2022 9:46 PM | Lynn Roginski

    March marks National Quilt Month, with March 19th recognized as National Quilt Day.  What are you doing to celebrate?

    In ramping up to March, our guild has done many things to help members and the community understand and appreciate the art of quilts.  To date, our members and friends have donated over 200 quilts for the families impacted by the Marshall Fires.  We continue to partner with the community up north to provide those quilts.  In addition to these quilts, we have received many blocks and quilt tops which are being pieced and completed by our members.  We hope to share some of these amazing works in our March and April meetings.

    We also introduced several blocks and projects in last month’s Virtual Retreat.  It was an overwhelming success, with 30 participants from both our guild and our community.  We are hoping to plan another virtual retreat for those members who were unable to attend.

    Another opportunity for projects to celebrate National Quilt Month is to begin considering what you may like to donate for the Fall Auction.  This is our primary fundraiser for the guild, and helps to support our charitable activities, programs and workshops.  We are especially looking for holiday themed small items such as placemats, wall hangings, table runners, and other unique gift items.

    And finally, if you want to celebrate National Quilt Day in person, we will be hosting an in-person, pop-up event where members can get together, share stories, pick up and drop off charity items, and stop by to chat with several of our board members.  The Pop-Up will be from 11am to 1pm at First Plymouth Congregational Church, where we typically host our in-person meetings (when we can).

    Submitted by Jen Dietz, President

  • March 02, 2022 9:40 PM | Lynn Roginski

    Welcome New Members

    We are pleased to have so many new members join us this year!  You are very welcome and we are glad you have joined Arapahoe County Quilters as we all grow and learn more about quilting.

    We look forward to seeing you on our monthly guild zoom meetings, as well as workshops, charity sews and Friday night sewcials.  The breakout rooms and the zoom sewing sessions are a great opportunity to meet and chat with other quilters and find lots of quilty things we have in common.  Our periodic drive-thru events are an excellent opportunity to meet other ACQ members and to become more involved in our charity quilting activities.  If you are on Facebook and have not done so already, please be sure to join the ACQ Community page.

    Look for news coming up in future newsletters on our New Member Tea. At this event geared to new ACQ members, you’ll meet the leadership team, hear about many of the other things the guild does in the community, meet other new members and learn ways you can be involved.  

    If you have questions about your membership, please ask Ann Roman or Louise Helton.  We hope to meet you soon.  Please be sure to check out the article in this newsletter about upcoming workshops.  In addition, please be sure to check out the ACQ calendar for all upcoming events. 

    Submitted by Ann Roman

  • March 02, 2022 9:35 PM | Lynn Roginski

    Do you want to clear out some of your unused quilting goodies or shop for some great bargains?  Then sign up NOW to attend our “Books and Bargains” Yard Sale & Social on Saturday, June 11th from 9 am-12 noon in the Fellowship Hall of the church. 

         5 fun ways to shop!

    • Individual Member’s Tables
    • ACQ Set-Pricing Tables
    • ACQ Silent Auction Tables
    • ACQ Free Items Tables
    • ACQ Book Sale

         3 fun way to connect!

    • Visit with Friends & enjoy refreshments
    • PARADE OF QUILTS at 10:30 AM
    • View & Vote for the 3-in-1 Challenge Quilts

    We need several volunteers who would like to assist with either set-up, cashier table, hospitality, or other small duties during various times of the event.  If interested, please contact either Kathy Wasilewski, Linda Starkey, or Ann Roman.

    If you have items for the Silent Auction, please send a picture of your items (if possible) to Kathy Wasilewski so that we can further advertise your donations in advance.

     NOTE:  Since this will be our first inside event at the church, it is crucial that you sign up in advance if you plan to attend.  We are at a 100-person limit by the church due to Covid restrictions.  A waitlist will be started for those who register past the 100 membership limit.  

    FULL details and signups can be found on the ACQ website

     https://www.acqcolorado.org/event-4688138 

    Start gathering those goodies now!  Please contact Kathy Wasilewski if further information is needed.

    HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

    Submitted by Kathy Wasilewski, VP Programs 2022

  • March 02, 2022 9:29 PM | Lynn Roginski

                       

    COMING IN APRIL!

    Scarlett Rose will be joining us at our Guild Meeting on April 14th for a lecture on “A Look at Modern Celtic Quilting”.  See what’s happening now with bias tape applique! Besides Celtic knotwork, see how bias designs are being used by modern quilters, art quilters, and sewers.

     https://www.acqcolorado.org/event-4429347

    Then, on April 16th, try using the adaptable Celtic knotwork elements in the “New Circuitry” workshop.  Find out how to “mix-and-match” the five border designs to make your own personal variation!

    https://www.acqcolorado.org/event-4440751

  • March 02, 2022 9:17 PM | Lynn Roginski

    COMING IN MARCH!

                        

    Annette Ornelis will be joining us at our Guild Meeting on March 10th for a presentation on "Dimensional Curved Piecing". This technique looks complex, but it is fast, easy, and makes piecing a curved quilt as easy as sewing a straight line. Join Annette as she transports us into another quilting dimension with her lecture and trunk show.

    https://www.acqcolorado.org/event-4429347

    Then, on March 12th, Annette will lead us in learning this technique as you create your own "Mexican Wall Hanging". This workshop is a great way to learn this technique without being overwhelmed by a large quilt!

    https://www.acqcolorado.org/event-4440751

    HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

    Submitted by Kathy Wasilewski

  • March 02, 2022 9:15 PM | Lynn Roginski

    Here is an opportunity to challenge yourself and be creative!  For your $5 sign up fee, you will receive three fabrics which must be used significantly, (so we can recognize them) in the wall hanging.  Otherwise, you can create any type of project you wish. Last day to sign up for the Challenge is April 1 or when all kits have been purchased. If you need to have your fabrics mailed to you, the cost will be $9, including mailing cost.

    Requirements:

    1. Maximum size of the wall hanging must be no larger than a 20” x 20” square.
    2. Project must be completed with quilting and binding.
    3. Wall hanging must have some form of sleeve so it can be hung.
    4. Project MUST include all three fabrics in the composition.  We need to see enough of each fabric so the three fabrics can be easily identified. 
    5. All entrants will display their project at the “Books and Bargains Social” on Saturday, June 11th.  Be sure you have a sleeve on the back because we will be hanging them on quilt racks.
    6. Write your name on the back of the project.  Also include your address, email, or phone number. 
    7. All entries will be judged at the June Social Meeting.  If we cannot meet in person to judge, voting will take place on zoom. If we do not meet in person, we will display the entries at the next in-person event.

    There are a few spaces left, so if you are interested in participating, sign up at www.acqcolorado.org  under the members only tab events.  Contact Barb Pond (text 303-910-2572) with questions or to arrange pick up of your kit.

    Barb Pond, Vice President

  • March 02, 2022 9:13 PM | Lynn Roginski

    Let’s make this the year of finishing!  You may enter up to 10 quilt projects you would like to finish by the end of this year.  Write them down and snap a photo of the current state of your project.  As you finish the UFOs on your list, take a picture of the completed project and submit it for Show and Tell.  We will be tallying behind the scenes, and as you complete your UFOs you will be entered to win a prize package in December!  Follow this link to report your UFOs, https://forms.gle/PBRdovkzzYLkVFQC7



  • March 02, 2022 9:07 PM | Lynn Roginski

    Thank you to Becky A. and Jody C. for making connections to get beautiful quilts to Marshal Fire victims. 

    The next Pop-Up Social Drive-Thru is scheduled for Saturday March 19, 2022. This is a wonderful way to connect with ACQ members and the Show & Tell is amazing. I will be ready to collect quilts for donation and hand out kits to sew and quilt. 

    If this date and time does not work for you, please contact me by email or phone so we can arrange a pick up for blocks, kits, tops, fabric or completed quilts.

    Sheila is still working on 9 patch quilts but is ready to add flowers as she eagerly waits spring gardening.  We will both be working on red, white and blue quilts for a delivery to the VOA Clermont Commons.

    If you are looking for seasonal suggestions for quilt tops and blocks please check the following websites: 

    https://www.patchworksquare.com/mf/buttercup-quilt-block.pdf

    Four Flowers quilt block pattern (patchworksquare.com)

    https://www.patchworksquare.com/mf/rosebud-quilt-block.pdf

    https://www.favequilts.com/Twin/Snowball-Nine-Patch-Pattern

    https://beginner-sewing.com/simple-heart-quilt-block/

    Sheila Clark and Jan Wolfgram

    Charity Quilts 


  • March 02, 2022 8:25 PM | Lynn Roginski

    Submitted by Nancy Conklin, Treasurer

MONTHLY GUILD MEETINGS

Meetings held the 2nd Thursday of each month

All meetings are streamed online

In person meetings are held at:

Our Father Lutheran Church

6335 S Holly St, Centennial, CO

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