Next Guild Meeting: November 5, 2026 and Some Updates

Our November meeting will be our “Straight From the Heart” sew-in for kids quilts. Members can start arriving at the First Reformed Church of Scotia (224 N. Ballston Ave. (Route 50) as early as 4:30 PM. Our Straight From The Heart Kids’ Quilts chairperson will provide kits, fabric, batting, etc., for us to prep for, start, make or advance small quilts for children being cared for at the agencies we support – Northern Rivers, Things Of My Very Own and a city agency that assists children. Those who come early can participate in a pizza and salad dinner. At 7:00 we have a brief business meeting and then it’s back to sewing. Or cutting, or ironing – there are lots of ways to help at sew-ins!

The weather is cooling off but our 2026 – 2027 workshop series is beginning to heat up. You’ll recall that the theme of this year’s series is “Back To Basics.” Basically, we’ll be highlighting the “basic” skills that are included in our classes, sometimes without realizing it!

Our first class of the year is on Saturday, October 24th with guild member Kathie Lutz. It’s called “Starting Up or Brushing Up” and is appropriate for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced quilters. Click here to see a full description, a link to the supply list, payment options and the registration form. https://forms.gle/SNuM1V3gn4aogi5q7.

Then in November, on the 7th, guild member Paula Dunn is back with another Stack ‘N Whack class. This time we’ll be making “hexies.” In the process of creating fun, and unpredictable!, designs, we’ll practice rotary cutting through numerous layers of fabric, using a pressing/seam stick (provided) to press seams open, analyzing pattern repeats, learning about pinning techniques, and more. Here’s the description, supply list, payment options, registration link: https://forms.gle/WH8WreJRnowdQHN87

October 16, 2026   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Guild Meeting – Wednesday, September 30th, 2026

It’s Show Time!!!!!

Our next guild meeting will be Wednesday, September 30th in Key Hall at Proctors Theater starting at 6:00. Please note the time change. There is a concert at the Proctors Main Stage starting at 7, so our meeting time was moved up. Watch your email for further information.

Please be patient while our volunteers get set up so that you can check in your quilts for the show. This will be your last opportunity to sign up for those still open volunteer slots for the show and also get your discounted wristband. Don’t forget to bring any money and ticket stubs for the raffle quilt tickets you sold.

Because this meeting is all show related, we will not be having our usual raffles and drawings.

Be Patient, Be Kind!!!

September 26, 2026   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Next Guild Meeting – Thursday, September 10, 2026

We will be kicking off our new guild year the Thursday after Labor Day. The meeting will be Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the First Reformed Church of Scotia.

This will be a busy meeting as we will be welcoming back old friends and making new friends. There will be a lot of discussion about our upcoming Quilt Show. Afte the business meeting, our Program Chair, Connie, will be conducting a live “Notions Department” complete with trivia questions!

For more information on this Guild year’s activities, check out our newly formatted newsletter:
Q.U.I.L.T.S. Fall 2026

August 27, 2026   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Guild Meeting – June 4th End-of-Guild Year Celebration

On June 4th we will meet at the South Schenectady Fire House Pavilion, at 6 Old Mariaville Road, Rotterdam, starting at 6:00 PM with dinner beginning at 6:30 PM.  As in the past, please bring your own utensils as we will have a limited supply on hand, and, if possible, a place setting.  The pavilion has plenty of picnic table seating but feel free to bring your own lawn chair if you prefer.

Members are asked to bring the following dishes to share based on the first letter of their last name:

A-F: Main dish

G-L: Side dish

M-R: Beverages, such as iced tea, lemon aide, water, etc. (soda is not popular)

S-Z: Dessert

Bring a serving utensil for your contribution if needed. 

In addition to the usual committee table activities, raffles, Show & Tell and the Member Challenge vote, you will be able to renew your membership.  Skip the line and renew online ahead of time:  https://forms.gle/p1hE6DixV9KhVnEy9.

We will also have our election of officers. 

June 1, 2026   Posted in: Guild Meetings  No Comments