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February 2011 Guild Meeting

Our annual “Tie-In for Northeast Kids” was an ‘overflowing’ success. Over 30 quilt tops and backings were paired with battings graciously donated by the Gloversville Sewing Center.  Guild members had the opportunity to visit with other members over a good old-fashioned quilt tying.  The tied quilts were taken home by volunteers who will finish the quilts by […]

March 5, 2011   Posted in: Comfort Quilts, Guild Meeting Recaps, Kits, Monthly Meetings, Northeast Kids, Service Projects, Show & Tell, Soldier Quilts, Tie-In  Comments Closed

January 2011 Guild Meeting

Karen Brackett from Skidmore College and Patti Estabrook from Patti’s Quilting & Fabrics in Glens Falls gave a wonderful presentation of their Education Study Program in South Africa.  This program is designed to expose Skidmore College students to the history, culture, geography and education system of South Africa.  While this program has been in operation […]

January 12, 2011   Posted in: Comfort Quilts, Guild Meeting Recaps, Monthly Meetings, Northeast Kids, Service Projects, Show & Tell, Speakers  Comments Closed

December 2010 Guild Meeting

The December guild meeting always brings holiday cheer. At this year’s meeting, Quilters United In Learning Together, Schenectady (Q.U.I.L.T.S.) members were treated to a presentation by Bob Silverman & Jim Helms from The Joyful Quilter. Bob and Jim gave an update of the new shop, which will open in January 2011, along with an overview […]

December 6, 2010  Tags:   Posted in: Comfort Quilts, Guild Meeting Recaps, Monthly Meetings, Northeast Kids, Service Projects, Show & Tell, Soldier Quilts, Speakers  Comments Closed

Nov 2010 Guild Meeting – Annual Sew-In for Northeast Kids

The 2010 Q.U.I.L.T.S. Sew-In for Northeast Kids was held at The Underground at Proctors.   The sew-in began at 4:30, giving members more time to work together sewing, pressing and cutting pre-cut kits for quilt tops which will be tied during the February 2011 tie-in and donatated to Northeast Parent & Child.   The Guild treated members […]

November 11, 2010   Posted in: Comfort Quilts, Guild Meeting Recaps, Kits, Monthly Meetings, Northeast Kids, Patterns, Service Projects, Sew-In, Show & Tell  Comments Closed