We have reserved the Cherry Valley Library room for a special neo-natal sew-in on Thursday, August 8th, 10 a.m. to 3:00/4:00 p.m. Bring your lunch, sewing machine, and sewing supplies.

Thursday, August 1st: New Board members trunk show. Meet our new 2019-20 board members and see their latest projects.

REMINDER: Turn in (or mail) your 2019-20 membership dues by September 5th to be included in the new directory. Dues are $40.00. Click HERE to print the membership form.

The August/September newsletter has been posted. Click HERE.

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Gems of the Prairie Quilters quilt show is August 24 & 25 in Peoria, IL. See their website for additional information. https://gemsoftheprairie.com/quilt-show/

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The Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild is excited to welcome Cheryl Sleboda as our guest lecturer and instructor in August, 2019. Cheryl will present her lecture and trunk show, “Not Your Grandmother’s Quilter”, at our meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2019. In this presentation,Cheryl will offer her hilarious take on how she uses not only vintage linens and heirloom sewing in her projects, but also light-up technology and high-tech gadgets. Guests are welcome to join us for this lecture; there is a $10 guest fee payable at the door. On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Cheryl will offer her class, “Fabulous Fun Fabric Manipulation”. She will teach us how to take our next projects to new heights by adding an unexpected, yet heirloom, twist! Using vintage fabric manipulation techniques, you can create beautiful tucks, pleats, and more to add texture and interest. There are still a few openings in Cheryl’s class at this time; the non-member fee is $55. Click HERE for more information.

In September, NSQG welcomes Victoria Findlay Wolfe. Victoria has been greatly influenced by her grandmother’s crazy quilts, through which she learned her sense of color while buried under them in the cold Minnesota winters. She will present a lecture and trunk show at our meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2019. In her presentation, “Creativity & Play: The What and Why’s of PLAY!”, Victoria will share about her process and inspire you to push your creativity. It’s exciting, and she promises to send you home with a creative buzz! Victoria’s classes are only open to NSQG members, but her lecture is open to guests ($10 guest fee at the door). Click HERE for more information.

Please visit our website www.nsqg.club for additional details.

Message from our President, Marie Stenger …

On June 6, 2019 the membership approved the proposed budget: There were 102 members present at the two meetings for the vote which was a hand vote. 101 voted in favor and 1 against.

For 2019-2020 our dues will be $40.

The Slate of Officers was presented at the May meeting and no nominations were made from the floor. The Slate of Officers was read in June and approved 102 in favor and 0 against.

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Program: Lori Dickman – Speedy Solutions to Scrap Quilting, 1:00 and 7:00, Bethesda Covenant Church.

We will be voting on the 2019-20 budget and slate of officers. Arrive a little early to review the budget and check page 9 of the June/July newsletter for the proposed slate of officers.

President’s blocks are due at the June meeting. Details are on page 3 of the June/July newsletter.

If you have an extra quilt show program, or know of anyone who does, please bring them to the next guild meetings. We have several members who would like one, as we ran out of programs on Sunday afternoon. Thank you!

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Friday, June 7, 2019

Workshop with Lori Dickman: Scrappy Periwinkle Baskets. Click HERE for supply list. 9:30-12:30, Swedish American Heart Hospital.

President’s blocks are due no later than the June meeting. Requirements are a 10 inch finished block (10.5″ unfinished). Favorite is Batik fabrics, color is raspberry, and pattern is stars (of any pattern). Turn your blocks into Barb Lange.