The end of summer is near, and it is not too early to think about entering a quilt for next year's quilt show! Do you need some inspiration? Consider participating in one of our quilt show challenges!
A new page has been added to the website with the details for all of this year's challenges. Look for "Quilt Show Challenges" under the "Activities" item on the main menu, or go to gqccc.org/challenges.
If you have any questions, contact the appropriate challenge chair listed on the challenges page.
Now, get stitching!
One of our dear guild members passed away recently. Irma was a long time member and made many contributions to the guild. She won several awards over the years at our quilt show, and participated in the making of our opportunity quilt for 2023. Here are a few of her awesome quilts to remember her by.
The updated membership directory and membership guide for 2024-2025 are now available!
The directory and guide are two different documents, and you can download a PDF of either one from the website to print using your own printer. Please note: you will need to be logged into the website to access the Members menu and pages.
Directory: Go to Printable Directory under the Members menu item on the home page. Membership Guide: Go to Membership Guide under the Members Menu item on the home page.
Directory: Go to Printable Directory under the Members menu item on the home page.
Membership Guide: Go to Membership Guide under the Members Menu item on the home page.
Alternatively, you can purchase a printed directory booklet from the website for $5. You will also receive a printed membership guide with your purchase.
While you are in the Members section of the website, look for the Online Directory menu item. This page is always has the most up-to-date list of members and is easy to search.
You can also download the "WildApricot App for Members" for your smartphone from the Apple Store or Google Play. With the app, you can view the member directory, view and register for upcoming events, and update your profile. You will need to log in to see all the GQCCC information. Use the same username and password that you use to log into the website.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the GQCCC Membership Secretary, Valerie Lawrence using the contact form.
Many years ago, 1989 to be exact, some of our guild members made mini-quilts that were self portraits. They were hung in the school house and later the farmhouse and enjoyed for many years, but now it's time to return them to their owners and give them new homes. We're pretty sure members and their families will treasure them as keepsakes.
All of the self portrait quilts have been separated and are now located in a bin at the Farmhouse, and will be brought to in-person meetings for the next few sessions. We'd like members to take their own, and those of friends who may not be able to get to meetings. Some of the self portraits are of members who have passed, or who are no longer with the guild. If you spot any of those and know the person (or their family members), please feel free to take their portraits to return to them.
The mini-quilts are in alphabetical order, and stacked in one bin. There is a list of names in the bin. Please take care when removing them from the bin, some have fragile decorations.
QuiltySolid - A color library app by Steph Skardal with a number of color related tools: color list, color randomizer, color palettes, color palettes from photos, color harmonies, photo eyedropper tool, and color wheel visualization.
PreQuilt - A quilt color visualization tool. Many quilt artists have uploaded their patterns and you can play with different colorways. With the paid version you can upload your own designs.
QuiltInk -- Another coloring tool to help plan your quilts that runs in your web browser. Lots of designer patterns, too!
QuiltingCalc -- A "quilter's little helper" app by Robert Kaufman Fabrics which is a collection of essential calculators.
Villa Rosa Designs - An app from Pat Fryer, a past guest speaker, with the full RoseCards catalog. You can save designs you like to a personal list. Search for "Villa Rosa Designs" in the Apple Store or Google Play store.
Once in a while, an interesting concept comes across our desk... Kiley's Quilt Room is offering a challenge to interested quilters, to encourage them to use her new app to catalog all your quilts. It's a pretty cool app (available for iOS or Android), you might want to take a look at it if you like to keep a good record of your work.
You can learn more about the app and challenge from her website, and you can join the challenge by clicking here.
Dolores Ann Kan
December 1, 1938 - February 9, 2024
Visit Dolores' memorial page to share a memory or send condolences to the family, read the obituary, and find the upcoming events.
https://www.passalacquafuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Dolores-Kan/
Dolores was an active practitioner of a variety of sewing crafts. She also cared deeply for our four-pawed friends. Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) will receive a guild donation in memory of Dolores.
I found this little poem while sorting my mother's papers recently. May it bring you a bit of joy, like it did for me -- Doris (webmistress)
She learned to quilt on Monday. Her stitches were very fine. She forgot to thaw out dinner, so we went out to dine. She quilted miniatures Tuesday. She said they are a must. They really were quite lovely, but she forgot to dust On Wednesday it was a sampler. She says the stippling's fun. What highlights! Oh, what shadows! But the laundry wasn't done. Her charm quilt was on Thursday. Green, blue, and red. I guess she really was engrossed. She never made the bed. It was wall hangings on Friday, in colors she adores. But she never seemed to notice the crumbs on all the floors. I found a maid on Saturday! My week is now complete. My wife can quilt the hours away; The house will still be neat. Well, it's already Sunday. I think I'm about to wilt. I cursed, I raved, I ranted. The MAID has learned to QUILT!!!
She learned to quilt on Monday. Her stitches were very fine. She forgot to thaw out dinner, so we went out to dine.
She quilted miniatures Tuesday. She said they are a must. They really were quite lovely, but she forgot to dust
On Wednesday it was a sampler. She says the stippling's fun. What highlights! Oh, what shadows! But the laundry wasn't done.
Her charm quilt was on Thursday. Green, blue, and red. I guess she really was engrossed. She never made the bed.
It was wall hangings on Friday, in colors she adores. But she never seemed to notice the crumbs on all the floors.
I found a maid on Saturday! My week is now complete. My wife can quilt the hours away; The house will still be neat.
Well, it's already Sunday. I think I'm about to wilt. I cursed, I raved, I ranted. The MAID has learned to QUILT!!!
What sad news! See below for a message from Hilly's.
Dear quilters,
It is with a heavy heart that we must announce Hilly’s Quilts will be closing the retail side of business. The current plan is to re-open after New Years, with long arming services and a new Sewing Room that will be available for rental by appointment. We would like to thank all the loyal customers that have become good friends and/or family over the past 25 years. Sadly, we must empty out the entire store no later than December 31, 2023. All inventory and fixtures will need to be gone.
Starting December 1, 2023, the below, will be available and priced as marked:
So, if there are any quilt samples, decorations or fixtures you have admired over the years, now is the time to get them.
If you have quilts that you plan to give for Christmas presents this year that need long-arming, the deadline is approaching. Please get your quilts in by Monday, November 27.
While we are no longer issuing gift cards, if you have any Hilly’s Quilts gift cards they will be honored until the shop closes.
Discount days such as Senior Thursday and Quilt Back Tuesday have been discountinued.
Once again, we would like to thank everyone for their support and loyalty over the years. We will keep you updated as we move forward.
Let’s all keep stitching,
Hilly’s Quilts
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