November E-Blast

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)

RDQG October E-Blast!

Things to be ready for in October:

Remember – Mary’s Big Quilt Shop meets on October 5 at the Chehalis Fire Hall (2123 Jackson Hwy.) from 10-2.

Sew Daze is Saturday, Oct. 21, at the fire hall, from 9:30-4(ish).

One more month! 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! Pick up your ticket packets at the October meeting.

There are still opportunities to ‘throw your hat in the ring’ to become part of the 2024 Board. Chat with a Board member soon!

This Month’s Activity – At the last meeting, Sandra handed out the pattern for an adorable autumn table topper. Don’t forget to bring your show and tell to the October meeting (it doesn’t even have to be quilted – we just want to see the cuteness!).

Don’t forget to bring a gift for your Secret Pal.

Fat Quarter Theme – “Halloween”

Congratulations! Jeanette and Donna won last month’s door prizes, and Crissy won the Jewel Tones fat quarters.

This Month’s Program – Susie Bachelor, colored pencils in quilts. (Start at 6:30)

Welcome to our newest member, Shelly P. – lucky number FIFTY!!

Happy Fall, y’all!

2023 Raffle Quilt

Each year the guild has a fundraiser to support our Community Service efforts. We make quilts for donation to beginning-of-life and end-of life patients at local hospitals, and patients at local dialysis centers. Last year we donated 248 quilts to these organizations, and the need grows each year.


This year our fundraising quilt, “Mexican Star Dance” by Southwind Designs, is a gorgeous design in warm modern colors. It was custom-quilted by Sandra Jeffers. The quilt measures approximately 80×80″ and would look amazing on a double/full-sized bed.


If you, like many others, fall in love with this stunning quilt and want to purchase raffle tickets, feel free to hit that “Contact Us” link and we’ll be sure to get some tickets to you.

The drawing for the lucky winner will be on November 14, 2023 at the Twin Cities Senior Center in Chehalis. You don’t need to be present to win, but you’re always welcome to drop in and meet us!

Good luck to all the ticket holders and thank you for supporting our work in the community!

AUTUMN Retreat at Panhandle Lake!

September 7-11, 2023

Hang out with your fellow guild members, get some sewing done, and unwind!

Here are the bullet points:

  • Date is September 7-11
  • Deposit of $40 holds your spot
  • Total cost is $125/person
  • Bring your own food and bedding

Comfortable occupancy at the Lodge is 20 people.

The full payment is due by the end of August.

That’s pretty much all of the info, but if you have any questions, please use the Contact Us! form at the website or email Donna M.

You can pay with PayPal! (You don’t need to have a PayPal account to pay with a credit or debit card)