February 2025 Newsletter

QGP President, Jeanne Vogel

Dates to mark on your new 2025 calendar:

Feb. 11 & Mar 11–Community Service Sew Days

Feb. 13 & Mar 13–Guild Meetings

Feb. 14–Featherweight Maintenance Class

Feb. 20-23—Annual Guild Retreat at Tanglewood

The purpose of the Quilters Guild of Plano is to unite individuals who have a passion for quilts and the art of quilting.

Well, to those new to the state of Texas, we just had our first cold winter weather and had to skip the January meeting! The January speaker/programs are making plans to return another month. 

Make sure you stop by each of the tables after checking in at Membership — buy a pin, register for a workshop, turn in your mini-quilt, buy your raffle tickets, turn in/pick up in your community service, see the activities, see the demo, see the visiting guild’s raffle quilt from the Quilter’s Guild of Dallas. 

Bring your love home some chances for winning the raffle quilt. $20 and it could be yours!

We would really LOVE to know you, so please plan to wear a name tag to the meeting so we can recognize you. The guild is planning to purchase name tags with our guild logo to help in this process. You can add your name printed on a paper or embroider it and insert it into the plastic pocket. Let us know if you are interested.

You will be falling in LOVE with the new website. Come to learn some of the ways to navigate our new website.

– Jeanne

Special Thanks!

California Fire Help

The wildfires in California over the last 3 months have been devastating! So many people have been affected. The Camarillo Quilters Association (my former guild) is collecting and distributing new quilts to families who lost their homes in the Mountain Fire, which started in Somis, California, and was pushed through parts of Camarillo and Santa Paula on November 6th and 7th  by strong Santa Ana winds. These families are invited to “pop-up distribution sites” where each member of the family gets to choose the size and colors of the quilt they want.

I am reaching out to members of our guild to ask if you have a quilt you might contribute. I will collect quilts until May and then, ensure they are delivered to CQA for distribution.  

The most popular size is “lap size,” which gives makers a lot of leeway for sizing. Bed-sized quilts are appreciated as well as children/teen quilts.

It takes several months for many families to settle into a form of permanent housing after the initial weeks in motels, RVs, and bunking in with family members. Once settled a bit, people are more emotionally prepared to come forward to choose a quilt. This spring is the ideal time for us to offer these families the comfort of new quilts for each family member. These distribution events are very emotional for the quilters as well as the families who lost everything. We hug, hold hands, and listen. And shed tears as they share stories.

Camarillo Quilters appreciates the help from sister guilds to provide these quilts to our friends and neighbors who are building their lives anew.

I am sure the need will expand as other fire areas begin the process of dealing with the loss. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and quilts of comfort.

Roxanne Gross (roxygross6@gmail.com)

Hurricane Helene Help

Thank you to Janet Carver. Her daughter Sara is the Associate Head Coach for the Auburn University Women’s Gymnastics team.  One of her gymnasts is from Asheville, NC. Sara’s family picked up 2 boxes of donated quilts from our Guild storage over the holidays and delivered them to her gymnast and her parents.

We also gave the quilts to a ministry called Swannanoa Valley Christian that serves the Swannanoa Valley, one of the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene. Here is a bit about their mission and ministry  headquartered in Black Mountain: Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) is a team of committed staff, volunteers, churches, and community partners working together to provide essential support and compassionate service to our neighbors in the Swannanoa Valley. Whether it’s housing, food, clothing, or direct financial assistance for things like rent, heating, transportation, and utilities, our goal in every interaction is to affirm every individual’s inherent dignity and worthy regardless of their social or economic background.

At the February meeting I would love to present the “Lone Star Award” to one of our members.  This was started in 2000 to give recognition to members that demonstrate their willingness through volunteerism, going above and beyond in promoting our Guild and helping the Quilters Guild of Plano to achieve its objectives. Pat Wiant is certainly deserving of this award.  Pat often travels and is not in town to attend the meetings but has found a way to honor the members of the guild. She sends out sympathy and get-well cards to members we learn that have struggles in their lives. She has done this for numerous years and is so deserving of being recognized as a “star” in our eyes.

Congratulations and will present you with the Lone Star pin at the next meeting. She always attends the annual retreat and is a delight to have in our guild. She has been a long standing member of the guild as well as the Wednesday Girls small group. Congrats to you Pat.

— Jeanne

February will be our first meeting in 2025 and we are excited to get this year kicked off in full swing!  With so many in need of a little kindness in our own community and those that lost everything in the wake of Hurricane Helene and now the horrific California fires… We have so many in need of our prayers and our “quilts.”  We all know, when you wrap up in a quilt, life just gets better.  

Community Service Sew Day — We meet the second Tuesday of February at the Plano Sewing Center from 10 until 2. We invite you to join us!   All you need to bring is your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies and we will provide the rest.  

Grab and Go Projects —   Perfect if you are unable to participate in person.  Grab and go can be finished at home on your schedule. We appreciate any help you can provide. Plus, it is a great feeling to be able to be part sharing a little kindness with those in need in our community.  All the Grab and Go’s can be picked up during the quilt meeting or at the CS sewing day.  

• Quilts to be quilted
• Quilts to be bound
• Quilt tops to be completed
• Cuddle kits
• Pillowcase Kit

Note:  Please try to complete and return any projects you already have so we can keep the quilts flowing in order to get them to those that need them most.

Thanks to all — Our “Plano Guild Members” always rise to the challenge and we thank you for all you do!

Valerie Schlake and Debbie Blair

Email: communityservice@qgplano.org

February Guild Meeting

Nova Montgomery: Those Fabulous Featherweights

February Workshop

Nova Montgomery: Singer Featherweight Maintenance

March Guild Meeting

Alex Andersen: Living the Quilty Life

Attending workshops is now easier than ever with SignUpGenius! Members can conveniently reserve and pay for their spot directly through this platform. Simply visit the Workshops webpage on QGPlano.org, find the workshop you’d like to attend, and click the “Reserve Your Spot” button. This will redirect you to the SignUpGenius login page, where you can complete your registration and payment.

If you’ve used SignUpGenius in the past, you likely already have an account. If you don’t remember your password, no problem—just click the “Forgot Password” link to reset it and regain access.

For first-time users, creating an account is quick and straightforward. Once logged in, follow the prompts to confirm your workshop selection and complete the payment.

QUILT PLANO 2025

We’re looking for a few good volunteers! If you’re interested in learning more about the logistics of a successful quilt show, we’ve got a place for you! Come join our committee and shadow one of our team leads. Do you have a creative flair? Do you enjoy the details of spreadsheets? Either way, we’d love to have you join us! Reach out to Laurie (laurie.lumston@gmail.com) or Carol (caroltruscott80@gmail.com) to find your place.

We’re also looking for vendors and sponsors to participate in Quilt Plano 2025. If you know of a quilting vendor that would be a great fit, please encourage them to visit our vendor https://www.qgplano.org/quilt-show/quilt-plano-vendors/ website to learn more! Booth space will sell out soon!  

Starting next month, we’ll open the website to purchase ad space in the Show Program. Be on the lookout for the link! It’s a full-size, full-color program that is given to all attendees, committee members, and vendors. It’s a showcase of the entries, vendors, and lots of Quilters Guild of Plano information. 

We’re also looking for more Minis! If you have a mini quilt to donate to the auction, please see Kaye Dunn or Valerie Salter. This is a highlight of the show and a great fundraiser!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS – Donna Idell and Sheri Hamilton

ROCKING BOBBIN QUILT SHOP is providing a gift certificate to every member attending the February meeting. In addition to the $10 off $20 purchase, a percentage of the money spent will be available to the Quilters Guild of Plano to purchase door prizes for members in the future! Let’s all do our part!

NINE-PATCH BLOCKS
We have several members moving away from the North Texas area and we want to show our appreciation for their membership with a set of 100 Nine-Patch Blocks each. 

Please support Sue McCormick, our committee chair for Nine-Patch, by picking up several pre-cut packets to assemble or make your own nine-patch blocks and return them to Sue at the next meeting.  Sue will be sitting at the Membership Desk as you enter.

The fabric for the darker color on the X should be something that reads as one color. The light patches can be made from muslin, white fabric, or beige fabric. The blocks are collected at each guild meeting.  This is a great way to use some leftover fabric and help make a keepsake at the same time.

Ann Lau and Christi Ables — Membership@qgplano.org

February Birthdays

From The BeeKeepers: 

January and February is a great time to start something new, meet new quilters and enlarge your circle of friends. Fran Levy and Kelly Ann Hebeler are available to help you form a small group if you are interested. Please contact them or chat with them at the guild meeting.

Great news!!  Bonnie Cook is interested in hosting an evening Small Group (Bee) for women who aren’t available during the day.

Please email her at bcook111698@gmail.com

Sew Happy Quilters

Aurora Chancy 

achancy@msn.com

1st and 3rd Thursday 9-4pm 

• Sam Johnson Recreation Center @  401 W 16th St.  Plano, TX
• Bring your own project, sewing machine & supplies
• We have lunch together at the Gazebo Cafe for $5 or less.

Fourth Friday Featherweight Friends

Jeanne Vogel

pickincotton26@verizon.net

Meeting at the Best Little Retreat Center in Texas from 9am-9pm.

• Make your reservation by calling 469-708-2378 or email: info@blrcit.com
• Either bring your lunch or we’ll go out as a group to eat together.

Sit N Sew Community Service Day

Val Schlake & Debbie Blair

 communityservice@qgplano.org

2nd Tuesday from 10-2 pm

• Plano Sewing Center, 2070 Spring Creek Pkwy # 326, Plano, TX
• Bring your sewing machine and sewing supplies.

Turn your treasured tees into a cozy quilt! Our custom T-shirt quilts are perfect for preserving memories.

Longarm edge-to-edge and custom quilting available. Call for more information.

Liz’s Quilting Corner
Allen, TX 75002
 (214) 532-1394

Two door cabinet in contemporary design with the top that unfolds to reveal a 74″ x 19″ of work space. Drawers, shelves and bins for storage.

Please see Valerie Schlake at the community service table or call/text her at 804-651-9026

Quilting supplies sale

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 10:00-4:00

3506 Ash Circle, Richardson, TX 75082

Peggy Keirstead 214-796-0798

Fabric, supplies, patterns for quilts, patterns for clothing, quilting books, references and patterns, sewing machine table, cutting table, antique quilts, 2 sergers, Bernina Q16 quilting machine

If you can’t make this date, call me and we’ll make arrangements. I accept cash, check or Zelle. I can’t deliver.

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