I’ve got lots to talk about today – buckle up!

First off, Mary’s Big Quilt Shop will be meeting at 10 a.m. next Tuesday, April 2 at the fire hall. This month Mary really needs help laying out two quilts and starting to sew another. Can you drop by and help her out? It’s only a few hours and it’s always entertaining to get together with other members and their friends (yep – bring a friend!!).

More things to be ready for in April:

Sew Daze on Saturday the 13th. Bring your machine, gadgets, and a project or three and meet at the fire hall (2123 SW Jackson Hwy, Chehalis) at 9:30. Park in the back of the building; the door is on the left end of the building as you’re facing the fire trucks. Bring your own lunch or something to share.

This Month’s Program – No program, just good grub! It’s the Spring Fling Potluck! The guild will be providing fried and baked chicken. Bring a dish to share (don’t forget serving utensils) and enjoy some good food and good company. Doors will open at 5:15, the eating part begins at 6. Be sure to bring a place setting and something to drink!

And how are you doing with your Potluck Blocks? Karen K. made it easy for us this time – your choice of a 12½” (unfinished) block in black and white with one accent color. Some people showed their blocks at last meeting and they were wonderful! Make one or a dozen – each block gets you an entry for a chance to win.

This Month’s Activity – Nothing new, but if it’s your month, be sure to bring your star blocks for the Block Exchange with your group.
We’re looking forward to seeing how you have completed the Brown Bag Challenge at the MAY meeting.

Fat Quarter Theme – “Floral” – Congratulations to Sandra H. and Valerie S., who shared last month’s Green FQs.

Continue to bring your small quilts (don’t forget last year’s Bee challenge quilts!) for display at the Market Street Bakery next month. Coral is the person in the know! I’m attaching the info sheet that Coral will need with each of your quilts.

The Color Boxes will be collected at the MAY meeting and the blocks handed over to Kathy B., Sheron and Valerie S. to make into quilt tops (thank you for volunteering!). If you still want to make a block, contact Karen K. to get your name on the list.

Another retreat opportunity??? Yes, indeed. Karen H. is organizing a Panhandle Lake retreat from April 15-19. The cost is between $100- 150 depending on how many people attend. Are you going to miss the guild’s April 4 retreat? Can’t get enough retreat-ing? Contact Karen H.

And last, a teaser – you may want to block out the last weekend in June for a special guild event.
All will be revealed at the April meeting!

Whether it’s for your love of church or chocolate (or both), I hope you all have a very nice Easter.

In my house, we call it “Discounted Peeps Eve”.

MSB Info Sheets.pdf

Happy new year, all!

Things to be ready for in January:

This Month’s Program – is a potluck!! The Board will be providing ham, bring a side dish to share (plus a plate and silverware!). The theme this year is “Hats Off to the New Year!”, so be sure to wear a hat!
We will start eating at 6pm, so arrive early enough to get your dish on the serving table and get yourself settled. Doors will open by 5:30.

Don’t forget to bring your potluck blocks so you have a chance to win! Make one or a dozen – for each block you make you’ll receive an entry to win them all!

Debby has new patterns for the Community Service quilts. Plan to pick up a new kit next week.

This Month’s Activity – Don’t forget your star blocks for the Block Exchange with your group.

Sandra will also introduce a new Mystery Quilt!

Fat Quarter Theme – ” White on White”

Congratulations to Val H. and Kathleen M., the winners of the door prizes, and to Coral and Mary G., who split the fat quarter winnings!

Sew Daze – Saturday, Jan. 13, at the fire hall. Bring your own lunch or something to share.

Money Matters – At the November meeting, the membership voted to raise our yearly dues by $5 a year to $35. Also, if you’re planning to attend our Spring Retreat at Panhandle Lake, the full cost is $125. A $40 deposit will hold your spot at the retreat.

Beckie will be willing and able to collect 2024 dues and Panhandle deposits at the January meeting. Try to get her when her mouth isn’t full, please 🙂

Did you know? You can pay your dues and your Panhandle registration on our website! Just click on the little yellow buttons on the pages!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday – don’t forget your hat!

Things to be ready for in November:

Stay-Treat is Saturday and Sunday, November 11-12, at the fire hall. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for set-up.

For those who are taking the Embellished Embroidery class with Susie Bachelor, the class starts at 9:30. Remember to bring your supplies and background fabric with the pattern already traced and ready to go. A **lot** of people signed up for the class, so If you plan to remain afterward for the rest of Stay-Treat, please leave your sewing supplies in your vehicle until class is over.

It’s almost time! We’ll be drawing for the winner of this year’s raffle quilt at the November meeting – there’s still time (and need) to sell tickets! Be sure to bring your sold ticket stubs to Irene at the meeting.

This Month’s Activity – There’s still time to sign up for the Block Exchange – groups of 5 or 6 will chose a theme for star blocks. Each month one of the participants will bring a star for the rest of the members of their group (all the same block). Contact Sandra H right away if you want to play – she needs time to put the groups together!

Fat Quarter Theme – “Leaves”

Congratulations! Jennifer and Shelly won last month’s door prizes, and Crissy and Donna won Halloween fat quarters.

More Congratulations to Lorry and Sherron for winning Mert’s Tablecloth Trivia!

This Month’s Program – Geralyn Reed trunk show. You are NOT going to want to miss this one! (Start at 6:30)

We’re looking forward to learning from our guest, Kristy Totten, as she shows us how (and when) to fold our quilts for storage and also shares her wisdom about the importance of labeling your quilts.

This promises to be informative AND educational AND inspiring!

See you on May 9!

This month, our very own Corene will be wow-ing us with a show of some of the many quilts and projects she’s done.

Corene will talk about the challenges of quilting, from small quilts to large quilts.