Tuesday

February 25, 2014

Sew Sew Joyful

DMAQG 

Small Group

1:00 p.m. 

& 

7:00 p.m.

The Newcomers Group is up and running for 2014!  Seven new members attended our January meeting.  We are inviting you to join us at our next meeting on February 18th.  

Newcomers was formed for the purpose of allowing new members to learn how the Guild functions, to meet other new members in a small setting, and hopefully form or join a small group.  Newcomers is open to members who have belonged to the Guild for less than one year.  

We meet the third Tuesday of the month at the Urbandale Library, Room B at 6:30 p.m.  Our February 18th meeting will feature Board member, Terry Holt, Retreat Committee Chair, who will speak about the Spring Retreat.  Martha Henrich will present a program on the fun process of "Quilt As You Go".  Don't forget to bring your Show-N-Tell.  

A quick reminder - the library does not allow food or drink in the meeting rooms.  

I look forward to see you on the 18th!

Karen Macon

Vice President 

Our first group of workshops for the year could not have been better.  All of Dawn Cavanaugh's classes were full and many commented on how much they learned.  Thanks to all who made our January workshops a success!

Many of you have been asking about February's workshops.  There will be 2 half-day sessions, each session consisting of 3 mini classes.  We will be utilizing the talents of our very own DMAQG members to serve as instructors for our February workshops.  Workshop participants will be arranged in 3 groups, with the instructors rotating from group to group to share their insights and talent.  The cost of each session is $10.00, so you are getting each class at the bargain price of $3.33!  This is a chance to practice a few skills or learn new techniques.  Most importantly, we'll be having a fun day!  Remember, you do not need to take both sessions, although each session offers a different set of classes. 

We continue to be thrilled with the response we have received to our 2014 slate of speakers.  Some classes are filled, while several others are nearly full.  Needless to say, all classes are quickly filling, so please don't delay in signing up for any class you are thinking of taking.  Wait lists will be kept for filled classes and spaces usually become available at the last minute.  If you'd like to be placed on the wait list for any class, please contact Ann Reed, 515-276-6005.

Let's continue to make 2014 a fun-filled year of learning!

Ann Reed & Nan Earll

Program Co-Chairs

Programs

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

West Des Moines United Methodist Church

8th & Grand, West Des Moines 

1:00 p.m.& 7:00 p.m.: Sew Sew Joyful, DMAQG Small Group

The Sew Sew Joyful small group will share the story behind their group, show their quilts and talk about their charity work at both Guild meetings on February 25th.

Registration

For any workshop, you may mail in your registration form along with your registration fee to Ann Reed, 681 61st Street, Des Moines, IA 50312. We will also be taking reservations at our meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month. If you have any questions you can contact Nan Earll, nanquilter@gmail.com or 515-321-4949, or Ann Reed, 515-276-6005.

Location 

Workshops will be held at West Des Moines Christian Church at 4501 Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines. To get there from Interstate 35, exit at Mills Civic Parkway, exit 70. Turn east onto Mills Civic Parkway and drive about 0.9 of a mile. The West Des Moines Christian Church will be on the north side of Mills Civic Parkway. We will meet in Building #3 which is the one closest to Prairie Life Fitness.

Wednesday, March 26, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.    

COMBINING LOG CABINS AND PATCHWORK    

A hands on workshop designed for those wanting a unique Log Cabin quilt with a different look. Learn to add extra design dimension and interest by joining Log Cabin blocks with various simple geometric patchwork blocks. Use a variety of blocks or select as few as two to develop a striking overall design.

Thursday, March 27, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.       

LOG CABIN PATCHWORK HOUSES    

Build a log cabin house quilt using a basic traditional square block or a multi-width log rectangular Courthouse steps block, and personalize your own color scheme.

The 1800's Quilt Study Group will not be meeting until further notice.

For information contact Virginia Berger at va_berger@hotmail.com.