Starlight Quilter's Guild
Starlight Quilter's Guild
6101 Nall Ave.
Shawnee Mission, KS
Bernadin
Victoria's Charms-
our 2010 Opportunity Quilt
Be sure to pick up your "opportunity tickets" and give someone a chance to have this quilt for their very own.
Tickets are just $1 or 6 for $5.
This is a major fund raiser for the guild.
Let It Snow
also available for $1 for one opportunity or 6 for $5.
Quilt Show coming up. Get your quilts ready so we can have another terrific show. This year's show will be at the same location as last year---lots of space and good lighting. So when and where???????????
Everything Old is New Again
2010 Quilt Show and Sale
Saturday and Sunday, October 9-10
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Bishop Miege High School
50th Street & Mission Road
Fairway, Kansas
Admission Free
Vendors
Boutique gifts
Small Quilt Sale
Bake Sale
Scissor Sharpening
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"Partisan Pieces: Quilts of Political and Patriotic Persuasion"
Exhibition features 12 historic quilts from the 1840's to the 1940's. It is open 9am-5pm, Tuesday- Saturday, now through Oct 1 at the National Archives Central Plains Building at 400 W. Pershing (next to Union Station). See more information at http://www.archives.gov/central-plains/press/2010/10-32.html
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Special opportunity-----From the Kansas City Star 
Dear Starlight Quilters Guild,
It's that time again where we are preparing for our fourth installment of the My Stars series - I can't believe we're almost up to 100 patterns! And again, we need your help!
With each book, we publish our readers' quilts to demonstrate a pattern in the book. So send us pics of your quilts!
For a listing of the needed patterns, click here. If you have a quilt that matches one of the patterns, snap a picture of it, and email it to info@pickledish.com.
If we pick your quilt, you will be PUBLISHED! in the book, and will also receive a free book once it comes out (set to be available in September).
So take a look, and let us know!
Thanks, |
In our area....
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Are you participating in the Guild Group Project? It's an exchange of 5" squares. Read more about it in the latest newsletter.
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Join quilters from around Kansas for a sewing day. The next one will be on Saturday, Oct 2, 2010. It is from 10 am to 10 pm at the American Legion Hall in Perry, KS. Potluck lunch and leftovers for dinner (as well as lots of snacks) compliment a fun day of sewing. Come for the whole time or for part of the day. Donation of $10.00 goes to the American Legion.
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Quilt Retreat---Quilt Retreat
Don't forget to save September 17 - 19, 2010
It will be a fantastic time at our retreat at The Barn in Valley Falls, KS.
Check out their beautiful facilities at their web site.
See the picture page for pictures from last year's retreat.
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The American Quilters Society is also celebrating 30 years.
Here is your chance to participate in their anniversary activity.
JOIN THE CELEBRATION!
The American Quilt Study Group (AQSG), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of quilts and quiltmaking, is turning 30! We invite you to join the celebration by participating in a nationwide block challenge called “30s for 30” (see details below). For every 30 blocks received, one person’s name will be drawn to win those blocks. To learn more about AQSG and our annual Seminar, please visit our website at www.americanquiltstudygroup.org. Happy quilting!
30s for 30 QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE
· Blocks must be 12-1/2” square (to finish to a 12-inch block) and made of either 1930s reproduction fabrics or vintage 1930s fabrics. Fabrics must be 100% cotton. Please prewash/preshrink all fabrics.
· Blocks may be any design and any color combination, in keeping with the 1930s fabrics.
· Send your blocks to the address below, along with a donation of $3 for the first block, and $1 for each block thereafter sent at the same time. Block donations from groups are welcome. Any funds collected in excess of those needed to complete the project will be donated to the AQSG Endowment fund.
· The blocks will be photographed and the photos will be posted on the AQSG website, along with the maker’s name and state (or country).
· Blocks will be compiled into sets of thirty. At Seminar 2010 in Minneapolis (Oct. 14-17), we will have a drawing for the various sets. For each block that you send, your name will be entered once into the drawing. You do not need to be present to win.
· Deadline for submitting blocks is Oct. 1, 2010.
Send your blocks and payment (checks made payable to AQSG) to: AQSG ’30s for 30 c/o Paula Pahl, 9204 Sugarstone Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number.
Questions? Contact Paula at the address above or email: paulapahl@q.com; phone: 303-204-2821.
From Amy Barickman---
The KC Public Library(Plaza Location) is sponsoring an event for my new book Vintage Notions Thursday, Sept. 2nd 6-7:30 , reception at 6:00 presentation at 6:30.This event will launch the arrival of Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion & Fun.The Kansas City Public Library will provide drinks & refreshments during this event that will feature historical materials from the book on display, a book signing and a presentation on Amy's journey writing this book.Other events that weekend (Friday and Saturday) are scheduled for the following KC retailers Urban Mining, Curious Sofa, and TomBoy Design.Harper's Fabrics is hosting a Vintage Notion's Gathering Sept. 22nd.Be sure to have members "like" me on facebook for all the latest news and schedule for events and updates.Also visit www.Amybarickman.com to see more info on the book including a short video .Thanks so much!!Amy
Starlight Quilter's Guild
6101 Nall Ave.
Shawnee Mission, KS
Bernadin
