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In spite of the negative side of Covid, there are aspects that are quite positive, such as the opportunity to use technology to connect with people all over the place. Deb Gorman-Smith and Andrea Manias just finished a fantastic course online called:
Abstract-a-licious with Lyric Montgomery Kinard. At the end she highly recommended the following website: globalquiltconnection.com. This is our first virtual “Let’s Quilt Day” so that you can enjoy a demonstration and a tip of the month. This will be a monthly occurrence during the pandemic and while we are unable to meet. Should you have any ideas for tips or demonstrations, please send a note to Deb Owens. These will be posted on our Instructions and Quilting Tips page.
First of all – some notices. Carolyn Williams has a sewing table for sale. The dimensions are 39” high with the caster wheels. The top is 34” square with additional 15” leaves that fold down. The front has a cabinet for storage with doors on the front and there is an open section just below the top – handy for those things you need to grab quickly. She would like it to go to a good home and she will accept all offers. It is currently disassembled for moving. Please refer to your last news bulletin or contact Deb to get the contact info for this. One of our advertisers, “Cherished Pieces" in Tillsonburg, has a Facebook page for those on Facebook. Every Wednesday morning, starting at 8:30 am Cynthia is live. During the episode, Cynthia shows you what is new in the store. She also demonstrates various products. The best part is there are prizes! If you comment on the live episode on Wednesday mornings, your name goes in a draw. At the end of the episode names are drawn for prizes! All you have to do is "like" Cherish Pieces. You will be notified of them being live. If you are not on Facebook, search Cherished Pieces and you will see the live show. You can also watch the past episodes. Enjoy! The Guild has voted to keep the meetings closed until at least May. Susan McVittie and Marlene Dunlap took over 160 masks to take to My Sisters Place. They want to extend their thanks for your help. Good Job!!!! Don’t forget to e-mail pictures of your quilts and projects along with a short description to Gail Kreek. If you need assistance, please contact another member or a member of the Executive to help you. Susan McVittie shared a quilt pattern with us at the September executive meeting. It is called “Off Course.” Please go to the Instructions and Quilting Tips page for the directions. Donna Sandy - A friend's mother recently passed away and he is selling her mid arm machine and frame. It's a Pfaff Hobby 1200, about 10 years old with a 6' frame. The asking price is $1500 but is negotiable. If anyone is interested please contact me via email and I will pass along contact information. (Please go into the Members Only section to find Donna's contact information.)  Photos and details are coming in for our first ever "COVID SHOW AND SHARE" virtual online quilt show. Last date for members to send in entry - November 9, 2020.
We are pleased to be participating in some new outreach quilting projects. Please check out our Outreach Projects page for new projects. Contact Marlene or Trish if you need more details.
From the president:
In light of the COVID restrictions, we are embarking on an exciting adventure -
We have partnered with Laurie Johnston, owner of Stitcherie in Petrolia to coordinate a "Mystery Quilt" program starting in October specifically for TVQG. Please go to our Workshop page for the details. Members are encouraged to join our guild's private Facebook group. In Facebook, search TVQG - Members and if you are a member of the Thames Valley Quilters Guild request to join. Yvette Glynn administers the site and will give you access. Then look at the photos of our members creations and other posts of interest, then post some of your own projects. It's a great way to stay connected and informed. It is a closed group.
As with many other organizations having to adapt to the realities of dealing with the COVID19 virus, our guild will no longer meet until it is safe to do so.
Hope everyone stays well and continues to quilt and somehow stay connected to one another during this time. |
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