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September's Program
Fall is coming and the kids (grandkids) are back in school. However some
kids need
a little something extra. Our September program will be making
pillowcases for
children with cancer. We are working with “Happiness is Quilting” and
the
CONKERR CANCER organization.
CONKERR CANCER has a clear, simple mission:
Making life brighter for children with life changing illnesses or
injuries therefore A Case for Smiles!
Bring your machine and sewing supplies. Directions will be supplied. The
fabric does not need to be washed as we will wash, press, and insert the
pillowcases into plastic bags in an effort to prevent any germs being
passed on to the children who have suppressed immunities.Bring bright fun fabric if you can. Pillowcases for preteen and teenage
boys and girls are always needed. All that is required is three-fourths
yard plus 9 inches for border and 3 to 5 inches for optional sashing (27
inches + 9 inches + 5 inches).
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The Allen Quilters' Guild is a 501(c)(3) organization, promoting the
knowledge of all aspects of quilting including the heritage, education,
art and friendship of quilting.
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at the
First Presbyterian Church of Allen.
There are several activities, workshops and
community service projects to participate in.
Annual dues are $25 for
adults and $15 for juniors.
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Storybook Quilt
There were 4 great quilts turned in at the
August meeting. Thanks for all your hard work, they are GREAT! That
gives us a
total of 16 quilts turned in. The committee is
hard at work creating the activities and putting together the kits.
In order to make this project more meaningful
for the students we would like for you to include a handwritten or
word document explaining the quilter’s thoughts while working on the
quilt, see
example.
 Don't
forget to bring your spare buttons to the next meeting. We need
several hundred to finish the kit of one story book quilt.
See
September's
Newsletter for a list of books and the
Storybook Quilt Project for reference. Questions? Email
Heather.
We are excited to see the 18 quilts and books that are out there
waiting to be turned in! We will have completed kits at the Sept
meeting so you will be able to see the impact we will have on the
children of Allen.
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Outreach
For September's Community Service will be collecting baby items:
diapers, shampoo, lotion, onesies, socks, etc. for CASA.
Download a copy of the
2008 Community Service Form
2008
Raffle Quilt
 The
drawing for Late Summer Flowers queen size quilt will be Nov.
20.
Tickets are $1or $5 for 6. Money raised supports AQG's community
service projects including Allen Community Outreach and the Angel
Tree Program.
Public inquiries - please ask a member about
purchasing your tickets today!
Holiday Breakfast
 Saturday, Dec. 6th is our Holiday Breakfast at
the Allen Hilton Garden Inn. Fill out the
registration form and return it to
Gayle Blackburn no later than Nov. 20.Any questions, call Pat
at 972-423-1014 or 972-841-1171
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Quilt Events
Sept 5-6
Shawnee Quilt Show OK
Sept 18
AQG Meeting
Nov 20
AQG 2008 Quilted Arts Auction
QUILT CAMP OCT 2-5
 Fall retreat at Prothro Center on Lake
Texoma!
Complete the reservation
form - and turn them in by Sept 10th.
BOOK
NOOK
Happy September,
Sewing Sisters! The books featured this month will be more
books on fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas
themes. It is not too early to start planning these fun projects!
Download our Master
Library List!
Terri Washburn, AQG Librarian
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September BOM
Let's try a bow tie block this month. You can use fun little boy prints.
Questions? Contact
Jill or Mary.
Quilt Mania II
is a collaborative exhibition of a wide variety of quilts September 26,
2008-April 1, 2009 at eighteen Dallas area cultural institutions.
Quilt Crawls are planned for November 8, 2008, January 24, 2009 and
February 28, 2009.The crawls allow a great way to see several exhibits
in one day, without having to worry about parking. The bus drops you off
and picks you up at the door. It a fun day to spend with friends and
quilts.
Fees include all admissions to six museums, lunch and bus
transportation.
Registration information will be available on the
Quilt Mania website
soon.
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