DMAQG Piecetime Programs 
September 2014
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Tuesday

September 23, 2014

 

Linda Augsburg

  

1:00 p.m. & 

7:00  p.m.

 

"Behind the Scenes at American Patchwork and Quilting"

  

West Des Moines United Methodist Church

8th & Grand

West Des Moines

 

 


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In this issue of Piecetime Programs you will find information on the Guild's Newcomers meeting, this month's programs and workshops, plus workshops scheduled for October.  Look for the full Piecetime News newsletter in your inbox next Friday.
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Newcomers
Newcomers Meeting

 

One of the best ways to get to know the DMAQG is to serve on the Board. I know it has been a great experience for me!  It has been a rewarding opportunity to meet people, as well as impact our community.  Please consider a position on the 2015 DMAQG Board.  Most positions are a co-chair situation, so you can gain experience from others.  For more information, please contact me!
     
Many thanks to Deanna Wilson and Kathy Anderson for hosting the August Newcomers meeting.  They did it all!  They represented the Board as the Quilt Show Chairs, then presented the program on "Hanging Sleeves and Labels."  Next month, Terry Holt will speak about the Retreat Committee, and Missy Carpenter will teach us about Wool Appliqué.  Join us Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Urbandale Library, Room B. 

Newcomers is open to all members who have joined the Guild within the past year.  It's a great opportunity to meet people and learn about the Guild.  

I am looking forward to seeing you there!
 

Karen Macon

Vice President 

 

Karen Macon  

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Program
Guild Programs & Workshops

  

September's speaker is Linda Augsburg, the new editor of American Patchwork and Quilting. She is waving the speaker fee in lieu of donations of pillowcases for the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge.  Please show Linda that we are up to helping her meet the pillowcase challenge.  Reminder - there are no workshops in September. 

October is our own wonderful and very entertaining JoAnn Belling.  JoAnn's class on Wednesday, October 28, is "Dazzling Carsidium", a very unique and beautifully pieced flower.  Her Thursday class is called "Stars Galore".
 
We still have room in our October classes.  Please contact us to reserve your space.

See you at Guild! 
 

Ann Reed & Nan Earll

Program Co-Chairs

  Ann Reed

        

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Month
September: Linda Augsburg
   

Linda Augsburg is the new Editorial Content Chief for American Patchwork & Quilting.  Linda has extensive experience in the quilting and crafts industry, with emphasis in editorial, multi-media and retail. She has worked closely with digital and online teams to develop programs and social platforms for brands. Her background includes helping launch numerous publications and brands - including McCall's Quilting and BeadStyle and Art Jewelry - as well as multiple websites for crafts, sewing and quilting audiences during her career at Prime Publishing.


 Linda's experience also includes several editorial roles at Kalmbach Publishing from 2003-2010, where she served as Editor of Make It Mine. Prior to Kalmbach, she worked for Michaels Arts & Crafts Company as Editor of Michaels Create!

 

Linda Augsburg is a graduate of Bradley University with a degree in Business Management. She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Craft and Hobby Association.

 

Please remember to bring your pillowcases to the September Guild meeting to help Linda meet the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge.

 

Programs

 

Tuesday, September, 23, 2014

West Des Moines United Methodist Church

8th & Grand, West Des Moines 

 

1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

BEHIND THE SCENES AT AMERICAN PATCHWORK AND QUILTING, plus a trunk show

  

Workshops

 

There are no workshops in September.

   

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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.

 

 

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Upcoming
Upcoming Workshops
October:  JoAnn Belling

  joannbelling.com

 

Wednesday, October 29, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   

DAZZLING CARSIDIUM     

Another of JoAnn's flowers which few Master Gardeners have seen in their natural habitat. Choice of fabrics for the color strata make a brilliant flower positioned on the background fabric. Add this rare and wonderful flower to your garden!

 

Thursday, October 30, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

STARS GALORE     

A class given to you with the same spirit and energy of JoAnn's other classes. This 24" block features a medallion of the Virginia Star ringed by the Evening Star. Learn the many variables color opens up for the Virginia Star. Miniature Evening Stars are great for practicing accuracy. Speed cutting, special ironing techniques, use of scraps, and pivoting are covered. As always, color and design will be highlighted.

 

 

 

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American Patchwork & Quilting
Pillowcase Sew-a-thon

 

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Special
Special Group Meetings

These small groups welcome any member of the Des Moines Area Quilters Guild who wants to drop in at as many or as few of their meetings as one would like.
TAG: The Appliqué Group

The Appliqué Group meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Quilt Block at 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested in hand or machine appliqué is welcome. We are a very informal group, and usually talk and sew and then have show and tell. Some go to The General Store Eatery after the meeting for lunch. This is a great meeting for people who want to learn more because we have a good range of appliqué-ers from new to very experienced.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Donna Horn at donnasartquilts@msn.com.
1800s Quilt Study Group

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

 

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

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AboutOur Website
 
Please stop by and visit our guild website often at www.dmaqg.org for news and information about DMAQG. Look for the photo albums in the blog from the photographers we've had documenting events for us! Also remember to check the calendar to keep up-to-date on all guild meetings and workshops.

If you have anything to contribute to the website, please send it to  elainevoyce@mchsi.com.
Newsletter

 

The Piecetime newsletter is published electronically twice a month. The Programs portion of the newsletter is sent on the Friday before the Newcomers monthly meeting held on the third Tuesday of the month. The News portion is sent out the Friday before the Guild's monthly meeting held on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

If you would like to submit news or articles, send them to  ktpavlik1@gmail.com.

About Us

 
The mission of the Des Moines Area Quilters Guild is to stimulate an interest in quilts and quilt making, educate its members, provide for the interchange of information, and encourage community giving. 

Meetings

 

The monthly meetings of the Des Moines Area Quilters Guild are held January through October on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the West Des Moines United Methodist Church, 720 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines.

 

We have an afternoon meeting and program at 1:00 p.m. and an evening meeting and program at 7:00 p.m.

 

Things to bring:

■ Name tag (required to win a door prize)

■ Membership renewal form
■ Workshop registration form
■ Items for show and tell
■ Items for Community Giving