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Chatham Quilters –
February 2008
Aren’t we lucky to live in Florida! I spoke with my daughter in Chicago and she’s had her fill of winter! In fact, Chicago’s had only 11 minutes of sunlight so far this February. I don’t know what’s worse – all those gloomy days, or the fact that someone’s actually counting the minutes of sunlight (when they could be quilting)! Happy Valentine’s Day to all! Joanne Horray!!! Our pictoral directory is ready, available in Color ($5) or Black/White ($1). To order your copy, see Ann Fay. Maureen Girardin has the kits ($1) for the February blotto. If you’ve purchased a kit, please return the completed block to Maureen on or before February 26th, the day of the drawing. As you may know, Diane English is collecting quilts for the wounded Marines. If you planned on making a lap-size quilt for this worthwhile cause, Diane would appreciate if you have it ready for her at our February 19th meeting. Secret Sisters: Bring your items on February 19th “hidden” in a Wal-Mart bag (so your secret sister can’t identify you as you come into the building). If you are interested in purchasing a shirt with the guild’s logo, see Sheila King. Upcoming Events: February 12: Valentine’s Day Party and Demos by Lorene Gruber (mitered borders) and Carolyn Girvin (bindings). and UFO challenge – if you are interested in participating, you must have your list of UFO’s turned in to Carol Conover on 2/12, before the first number is drawn. February 19: Margo McClary’s Preliminary Workshop on the crazy quilted bear that she’ll be teaching at the retreat. March 18: Barbara Hill’s class on the colorsplash Trip Around the World. See Barbara to sign up for this class and get a supply list – there is some pre-work for this class. Retreat Information: It’ll be here before you know it. Your balance is due by March 1 (or at the Feb. 26 meeting). The Release Waiver that is in your packet must be signed and witnessed. Quilt Shows and Other Events: Scrappy Strip Shop Hop, Feb. 15-17 – Receive a different free pattern and fabric at every store you visit! Participating shops: Quilters Dream (Leesburg), Material Girl (Apopka), Quilt Shop of DeLand (DeLand), Quilting Friends (Mt. Dora), Tomorrow’s Treasures (Ocala), Whippoorwill Station (Summerfield). Feb. 22-23, Belleview Busy Bee Quilt Show, Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church, 674 Silver Rd., Ocala. March 6-7, Lake County Quilters Guild 26th Annual FANtastic Quilt Show at Lake Receptions, 4425 Hwy. 19A, Mt. Dora. Admission: $6. See www.lakequiltguild.com (check out their raffle quilt – it’s the same as Barbara Hill’s March 18th class). March 14-15, Pelican Piecemakers A Garden Walk, Christ Community Church, 1210 Mission Drive, New Smyrna Beach. Admission $5. April 4-5, Seaside Piecemakers Timeless Treasures, Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne. Admission $7. See www.s-piecemakers.com for more info. NOTE: The guild’s website has been changed to: www.quiltingguildofthevillages.org or Happy Quilting, Joanne
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