Tuesday

September 25, 2013

Janet Pittman  

1:00 p.m.

Quilts from the Garden  

7:00 p.m.

Machine Appliqué, the Basics & Beyond 

I have always been impressed by the generosity of the members of the Des Moines Area Quilters Guild. Throughout the years you have donated quilts to children, senior citizens, and the veterans, to only name a few. You also donate your time by volunteering at the quilt show, the children's summer quilting program, and the DMAQG state fair sewing room. Many members also volunteer at projects that are outside of the Guild.

The Annual Women's Health Auction, held in August, was another example of our willingness to give.

A big thank you to everyone who volunteered their time. The auction and Mall in the Hall could not have happened without you.

Thank you to everyone who donated items. I was impressed by the variety and quality of the merchandise.

Thank you to all the bidders and those who simply donated money.

Because of everyone's generosity, we raised a total of $13,580.05.

All of the recipient charities were amazed and grateful for our gifts.

Quilt Show

Finish those quilts! Sign up to volunteer! Enjoy the show!

Remember, the money we make at the show supports the programs we will enjoy this coming year.

President's Challenge

Time is running short to complete the challenge "What Would You Hang on a Wooden Peg." Our quilts need to be finished in time for the December Tea and Annual Meeting on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Our membership will judge and select eight quilts to be entered in the AQS Grand Rapids show.

For a complete set of the rules, please go to the website, go to programs, and then click on President's Challenge.

Keep celebrating our 30th year!

Janora Hayes, Coleen Hayes,

Doris Coady, Nancy Kucera

Directors at Large

Terry Holt,

Retreat Chair 

Quilt Drop-off Information

All quilts need to be placed in a pillowcase. The Guild has pillowcases for you to use and will be available for pickup at the September 24th Guild meetings or at the quilt shops during the drop-off dates. 

Note: We do not return pillowcases to you so do not use one that you want back. 

Quilt Sleeve Required 

Mary Martin

Pat Hjelmeland

Quilt Show Co-chairs 

 gardentrellisdesigns.com 

A quilt artist from West Des Moines and a member of our own guild, Janet Pittman has been designing her own quilts since 1994. Her appliqué designs are stitched and then embellished to add natural texture and dimension for a realistic appearance. Janet is a Master Gardener and finds inspiration in her colorful garden.

Janet is the author of three quilting books and dozens of floral and kid-themed patterns. Her designs have been published in national quilt magazines including American Patchwork and Quilting, Love of Quilting, American Quilter, and Country Marketplace. She is also a nationally recognized teacher and lecturer.

Programs

Tuesday, September 25, 2013

West Des Moines United Methodist Church

8th & Grand, West Des Moines 

1:00 p.m.: Quilts from the Garden

Hear and see how Janet uses garden photographs as the basis for appliqué, foundation pieced, and patchwork quilts. Then learn which quilting process to use and how to embellish by hand or machine. This will be a lecture and trunk show.

7:00 p.m.: Machine Appliqué, the Basics and Beyond

This lecture and trunk show will cover machine appliqué preparation and stitching techniques. There will be a special emphasis on machine and hand embellishing using beads and decorative threads.