Letter from the President

Carolyn Cosgriff

It’s a new year!  Welcome to all the new members.  If you have not yet renewed your membership, it is past time to do that. You can renew on the website using any device.

The November meeting will be a wonderful opportunity to hear about the experiences of members in last year’s programs and workshops.  And, decide which of the 2027 workshops you want to attend. Don’t miss the education demo table—find out all about Hoop Mummies.   

December will be a combination traditional party (AKA-Food and Fun), and the Show roll-out.  Bring your pincushions for the holiday exchange! Show T-Shirts, lunches, pins, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase.  It promises to be a busy evening.  The Show is falling into place!  Donna Petrick and her team are making it look easy.  The best way you can help is by working on your entries and minis! 

Looking past the Show, a members’ day retreat will be April 17, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Best Little Retreat Center in Dallas.  This is the first post-Covid and should be quite the day.  Mark your calendar, especially if you haven’t been able to attend a New Member Retreat.

president@qgplano.org

Important Dates

November 10  Community Service Sew Day | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

November 12  Guild Meeting

November 14  Quilt of Valor Presentation at Flags of Honor

Membership

Matthew Modesitt and Linda Chappell

There is a new Zoom link for the monthly meetings.  Find it here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82144960765

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IT IS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME!!

Membership for the 2026-2027 year is due as of        October 1st.  Cost is $35.

Please log into the website and renew ASAP or see Membership at the table at the November meeting.

Also, please check your membership profile and add any missing information.  

Don’t forget to join the Members only Facebook Group

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OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP RECAP

101 members attended the October meeting in person or by Zoom.  

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Starting this month, checking in is easier than ever. Just give us your name and we’ll check you off the list.

Need to renew your membership? We’ll have a quick form ready, and you can pay by check, cash, or credit card.

Once you’re checked in, grab one ticket for the Special Door Prize and two tickets for the door prize bin. Each month we’ll draw 20 tickets for door prizes and up to 5 tickets for the Special Drawing, so hang on to yours!

Our goal is simple: less time in line and more time to visit with friends. See you at the next meeting!

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SPECIAL DRAWING (5)

November Birthdays

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Quilt Plano 2027

March 12 & 13, 2027

Quilt entry deadline is January 29, 2027.

Mini-quilt deadline is February 11, 2027, the February Guild meeting.

Vendor booths are all sold – with a waitlist! 

Quilt turn-in will be Tuesday, March 9, 2027.  

Quit Plano 2027 Update

Donna Petrick

Quilt Plano 2027 planning is off to a rapid start!  Much of the pre-show work is underway, if not already completed.  The website is updated.  You can enter your quilts already.  The December meeting is the combo Holiday Party/Show Rollout.  The T-shirts, raffle tickets, lunches and show pins will be available for order/purchase.  Vendors and sponsors are booked!  Volunteers sign-up is live.  The publicity team is busy!  We have a great show committee; everyone either doing or preparing to do their jobs.

Food:  There was some confusion around food last year.  Here is the one true story: During pre-show days, all people (committee, volunteers and vendors) can bring in their own food and drink. We cannot bring in a large  order of food to feed all the people working at that time. So, you may bring in your own lunches and drinks on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  On Friday and Saturday, we may NOT bring in food.  Thus, we buy lunches from the Center or you may patronize the concession stand.  If you must follow a strict food program, you may bring food into the volunteer room and eat there and only there.  If you can eat from the selection we will offer, I strongly encourage you to follow the Center’s wishes. There is a stiff fine for the Guild if we do not follow the Center’s guidelines.

Special Exhibits: Judy Kriehn and I have coordinated the Special Exhibits for several years.  It’s a challenge to know how much space is needed, and requires a parallel registration and set-up process. This year we are trying different approach. Special Exhibits have been incorporated into the regular entry system, the non-judged category 400. An entry here will count toward the four entry maximum you may enter into the quilt show. This should make all of the process much easier to understand and handle.

Groups can still enter their challenges, workshops and group efforts.  One person will be designated as the person to be contacted for questions concerning the set. The different sets will be grouped together if at all possible, as in the past.  Questions should be sent to showregistration@qgplano.org.

Committee Positions: While all the positions on the show committee are filled, a couple of places still need a co-chair or shadows. If you are interested in being on the show committee, please contact me and we’ll find a role so you can learn and have fun. 

Quilts:  Keep quilting!  Quality entries is the one variable the Show Committee cannot control.  Everyone wants the Center packed with beautiful quilts.

Guild Activities

Donna Allenbaugh & Mariko Ehrhart

Thank you for supporting our Baggage Claim Challenge!!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the Baggage Claim Challenge by creating quilt tops from the bag of fabric!  Your creativity and generosity help support the philanthropic needs of our community.  It is truly inspiring to see how our members come together to make a difference.

Coming Up Soon

🎉 November Bingo:  Bring your buttons to mark your Bingo card and a holiday or winter-themed fat quarter to play.  Its always a fun evening filled with laughter, prizes, and friendly competition!

🧵 Riley Blake Block of the Month Challenge:  Weekly Pattern PDFs are being emailed to participants.  If you haven’t joined yet, there is still time to jump in and sew along with us.

🎁 Holiday Party Pin Cushion Swap:  We’ve shared links to several free pin cushion patters to inspire your creation via email.  Bring your handmade pin cushion to the December meeting and participate in our musical-chair-style-swap.  What fun and funky new pin cushion will find its way into your sewing room?

🦋 Grid Challenge:  Join us for an instructional demo and receive grid fabric puls a free butterfly pattern.  Sign up now for our January event.  We meed an accurate count so we can purchase enough grid fabric for everyone.

…and so much more!!

Retreats are Coming!

Save the Dates

Annual Guild Retreat:

📍  Tanglewood in Pottsboro, TX

📅  August 19-22

• 4-day and 3-nights of quilting, friendship, and fun. Credit cards accepted.  Deposits will begin in February.

One-Day Retreat:

📍  Best Little Retreat Center

📅  April 17 | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

• Registration is now open on the website.  Just click the button to reserve your spot!

We look forward to sewing, learning, and creating with you in the monts ahead!

Contact: activities@qgplano.org with any questions.

Education

Deanna Tucker and Carol Calomeni

In October, the Quilters Guild of Plano participated in the Heritage Farmstead Museum’s Homeschool Day.  Over 200 children were in attendance.  Mari Semrad demonstrated hand quilting.  The kids got to arrange blocks on flannel boards and to pick out fabric to take home to make a nine-patch block.  It was a wonderful way to introduce some kids to quilting, and more days are scheduled in 2027.

At the October guild meeting, Linda Chappell demonstrated her “Fracturing a Panel” technique.  Thank you Linda for inspiring a lot of us to try something new!  Click here for the demo instructions link:  Fracturing a Panel

Upcoming Demos

November:

Kaye Dunn with Hoop Mummies

Deanna Tucker and Carol Calomeni

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Programs and Workshops

Kim Iverson

First, I want to thank you to every member who attended our October workshops hosted by Diane Harris. The reviews that have come in since those workshops have been incredibly positive!  It is always fun to see our members leave a workshop with new skills, fresh ideas, and a renewed excitement for the art they create. Thank you for showing up, participating fully, and making the October programs such a success!

With the busy fall season underway, Programs is taking the next couple of months off from formal programming. This pause allows us to close out 2026 in a more relaxed and community-focused way. In November, the Activities team has planned games and other fun activities designed to give us a chance to visit with friends, share stories, and simply enjoy one another’s company.  Then in December we will hold our annual holiday meeting. The holiday meeting is an annual favorite but with the addition of the quilt show kickoff, it’s definitely a must see!

When January arrives, we will be back with a full slate of programming.  Nina Clotfelter will join us for a discussion about thread. She will unpack the sometimes confusing lingo that surrounds thread choices, explain why the right thread truly matters in our projects, and share practical guidance on how to select and use thread effectively. Whether you are a long-time quilter or still finding your way, this session is designed to give every attendee useful knowledge they can apply immediately.

Before I close, I want to share one personal request. I am currently looking for a co-chair to join the Programs and Workshops Committee. Serving in this role is a meaningful way to help shape the educational and inspirational opportunities our members receive throughout the year. If you have ever wondered what goes into planning our programs, or if you simply enjoy organizing and collaborating with fellow quilters, I would love to talk with you. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you are interested or would simply like to hear more about what the position involves.

With appreciation and anticipation for the months ahead,

Kim Iverson

programs@qgplano.org

Workshops

Community Service — Sharing the Love

Rose Davis

As of October 1st, I took over as VP of Community Service and have been busy replenishing our finished quilt inventory. I am amazed at how many individuals want to participate in the program.  We had 11 attendees at our October sew day at the Plano Sewing Center. We focused on stitching tops for kids’ quilts and pillowcases. When finished, we will have the 14th quilts requested by People Helping People.

We have a good many quilt tops that need to be prepared for our quilters.  I am looking for individuals to help cut and sew backings and prepare batting for the tops.  If you are willing to help, let me know. I can be reached at 214-385-8984 or via email at communityservice@qgplano.org.

PISD Young Parent’s Program needs infant diapers and baby wipes.  If you can help, please bring them to our November meeting on November 12th. We have enough Cuddles and baby quilts on hand to include in our donations.

Community Service is our gift to our community.  Many needs remain, and we greatly appreciate your continued support.

Rose Davis

VP Community Service

communityservice@qgplano.org

Quilts of Valor

Carolyn Cosgriff and Donna Petrick

The next presentation will be in conjunction with the Plano Rotary Flags of Honor. The public is welcome.

Saturday, November 14th at 1 pm

Red Tail Pavilion

2801 E Spring Creek Parkway

 www.PlanoFlagsofHonor.com 

Meetings on Zoom

Guild Small Groups are open to all current 

Guild members, if space allows

Hoop it Up Bee

Donna Petrick

Hoop It Up!

10am – 11am

1st Monday

Come join us for a machine embroidery Zoom meeting

We share ideas and hints as well as stitch during the call.

Contact:  donna.petrick@gmail.com

In Person Meetings

Sit & Sew Community Service Day

communityservice@qgplano.org

• 2nd Tuesday from 10am – 2pm

• Plano Sewing Center, 2070 Spring Creek Pkwy #326, Plano, TX

• Bring your sewing machine and sewing supplies

Featherweight Friends

Singer Featherweight sewing machines.  Where we share tips for caring for the machine, our best notions, and have several members experienced with problem-solving both machine and quilting problems.  

Bring your lunch or a group will go out to eat together.  

Meeting Places:

Plano Branch

Ready, Set, Quilt

1101 Ohio Drive, Plano

Sewing from 9am – 4pm

Email for a seat reservation: Jeanne Vogel at

pickincotton26@verizon.net

Dallas Branch

Best Little Retreat Center in Texas

Sewing from 9am-9pm

Reservations:

469-708-2378 or info@blrcit.com

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