2026 Board Members
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Executive Board
President VP Membership VP Programs VP Programs Elect Secretary Treasurer __________________ Standing Committees Community Service Special Events Ways n Means |
Kris Townsend Elke Powell Martha Walker Gina McMillan Deb Sweeney Teresa Smith ____________ Nancy Matheson Molly Dillard Julie Kennedy |
New Members
Leah Simpson
Eileen Shusta
Leah Simpson
Eileen Shusta
Fifth Thursday Sewing for 2026
Please continue to bring any completed items to the next guild meeting.
Looking forward to 2026 Community Service Projects.
The next 5th Thursday Sewcial will be April 30th.
The next 5th Thursday Sewcial will be April 30th.
WORKSHOP: "Blue Onion"
MAY 22, 10 AM - 4 PM
No tears when you cut the blue onion! Seriously, this is a fun project that introduces you to sewing gentle curves without stress. Mind you there are some guardrails so be fearless and tackle those curves. My sample was done with a fabric collection from Zen Chic which leans a bit modern and eclectic, but the fabrics you choose will significantly influence the outcome of your quilt. No right or wrong, but consideration is important. Stripes and checks can be distorted (in alignment – i..e. your stripe fabric once sewn may look crooked}. If that bee gets in your bonnet think twice on those choices. Huge prints can work but you’ll be getting slices and won’t see the whole elements. The more contrast in fabrics the more the pieces will stand out. If you want some subtlety, varying tints and shades can add dimension without hard lines. Think scale, texture, value and perhaps a theme to channel your imagination. Yardage is good but this is also a great way to use up those fat quarters. This is where shopping your stash can be fun!
Fabric Options:
Fabric (for blocks) – a total of 36 rectangles measuring 12 ½”x14” Recommend a minimum of 12 individual prints to ensure variety
You can repeat a fabric, just not too many times or it will overpower your quilt. Remember the rule of 12 mentioned above.
Yardage: 3/8 yard of 12 fabrics. This is calculating 42” of usable width of fabric (WOF). A 12 ½” strip is cut WOF and then sub cut to three (3) 14” pieces
Cost: $75 Members $95 Non-members
Includes pattern and Creative Grids "Ovals Always Ruler"
Contact Martha Walker to register: [email protected]
MAY 22, 10 AM - 4 PM
No tears when you cut the blue onion! Seriously, this is a fun project that introduces you to sewing gentle curves without stress. Mind you there are some guardrails so be fearless and tackle those curves. My sample was done with a fabric collection from Zen Chic which leans a bit modern and eclectic, but the fabrics you choose will significantly influence the outcome of your quilt. No right or wrong, but consideration is important. Stripes and checks can be distorted (in alignment – i..e. your stripe fabric once sewn may look crooked}. If that bee gets in your bonnet think twice on those choices. Huge prints can work but you’ll be getting slices and won’t see the whole elements. The more contrast in fabrics the more the pieces will stand out. If you want some subtlety, varying tints and shades can add dimension without hard lines. Think scale, texture, value and perhaps a theme to channel your imagination. Yardage is good but this is also a great way to use up those fat quarters. This is where shopping your stash can be fun!
Fabric Options:
Fabric (for blocks) – a total of 36 rectangles measuring 12 ½”x14” Recommend a minimum of 12 individual prints to ensure variety
You can repeat a fabric, just not too many times or it will overpower your quilt. Remember the rule of 12 mentioned above.
Yardage: 3/8 yard of 12 fabrics. This is calculating 42” of usable width of fabric (WOF). A 12 ½” strip is cut WOF and then sub cut to three (3) 14” pieces
Cost: $75 Members $95 Non-members
Includes pattern and Creative Grids "Ovals Always Ruler"
Contact Martha Walker to register: [email protected]
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Membership Renewal Time for 2026
$30 Membership fee -
Open renewal Jan - end of Feb.
New members are welcome all year.
Dues are paid for the calendar year (Jan - Dec).
1st Thursday Sewing Group 10am - 1pm
The next 1st Thursday Sewcial is April 2nd.
We are having a great turnout for our sewcial. Bring any project you would like to work on, hand or machine.
10 AM - 1:00 pm
Sewcials will be held the FIRST Thursday each month from 10 am - 1 pm in the Sunday school Room at Mills Chapel. It is a great opportunity to get to know members of the guild; it is also an opportunity to get advice or help with a project. Cutting mats and irons are available for your use.
We often go to lunch afterwards but you are welcome to bring your lunch or a snack.
We are having a great turnout for our sewcial. Bring any project you would like to work on, hand or machine.
10 AM - 1:00 pm
Sewcials will be held the FIRST Thursday each month from 10 am - 1 pm in the Sunday school Room at Mills Chapel. It is a great opportunity to get to know members of the guild; it is also an opportunity to get advice or help with a project. Cutting mats and irons are available for your use.
We often go to lunch afterwards but you are welcome to bring your lunch or a snack.
Do you have an idea for a fun Field Trip? Let our board members know.
Previous field trips our members have been on have been a lot of fun.
Previous field trips our members have been on have been a lot of fun.
Do you know a member that needs cheering up? Let Deb Sweeney know. She will send a card on behalf of the guild.
WEBSITE NEWS
- The website will be the main form of communication.
- As information comes available, the website is being updated. The main bulk of updating will be done at the beginning of each month.
- Please review all of the information on the Home & Guild News tabs as this will be the main areas to be updated. Last months photos will be moved to the Photos tab and current photos will be on the Home Tab.
- Calendars are updated each month.
- Links are available for added ease to more detailed information so as to not make it overwhelming to read.
- If you have any information that needs to be added both for guild news or outside events, please email us using the "Contact Us" form under the Home Tab or see one of the board members at the meetings.
- This is YOUR website. Constructive comments are welcome.