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2012 NC Quilt Shows

NEXT MEETING - Monday, February 13th, 2011

Program:
"Lisa Alley, Sewing Machine Trouble-shooting"

Our very own Lisa Alley will be our guest speaker this month. Lisa has taken on a new career working with sewing machines. For the lecture she will be teaching us to understand how our sewing machine works and how to correct problems when they arise. You don't want to miss this program.

MEETING REMINDERS:

Wear your name tag.

Bring in borrowed Library books.

Items for Show & Tell.

Remember your donations: Preemie Quilts, Nap Blankets, Lap Quilts, Pet Beds,
and Free Table items.

2012 Quilt Show Boutique Announcement

We are still collecting
Four Fat Quarters
Civil War, Batik, Holiday, and Novelty Fabrics
Note: These will be used these to make "themed baskets" for the quilt show. Everyone will have an opportunity to purchase a chance to win a basket. See Patti with questions.

November Meeting Hostesses:
Becki Bostick ~ Anna Reich ~ Barbara Wagner ~ Linda Whicker

August Meeting Greeters:
Suzette Brown ~ Holly Alloway ~ Nancy Porter ~ Jule White ~ Robin Godwin ~
Ann Joyce ~ Corinne Reid ~ Carolyn Bailey ~ Sue Lauer ~ Ava Lewandowski ~
Dot Young ~ Gine Boone ~ Lorraine Covington ~ Gina Allen ~ Carrie Pippins ~
Lynn Nycum ~ Mary Ellen Clodfelter ~ Betty Jane Honeycutt

Discount Cards @ Joann's Fabrics:
Remember to renew your JoAnns VIP discount Cards, available to all members.
The offer is for 10% discount on all items (even if items are marked "for sale").
Your registration can be made online at www.joann.com.
Click on "vip discount" (bottom of page), then fill out online form.
Your card will arrive by mail in 3-4 weeks.

VISITORS AND NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

GUILD BULLETIN BOARD
Last update: January 20, 2011

General Reminder:
FPQG 2012 "The Art of Comfort" Quilt Show is scheduled for March 16-18. Patti Mansson, Boutique Chair is asking every member to make an item or items of something that is a "specialty" or something you just enjoy making. She is also requesting all the Bees to contribute an item or items for the silent auction. All items to be donated can be brought to our guild meetings or feel free to contact Patti directly to make arrangements for delivery of those items. Workshops will also be scheduled for making several items. Some ideas are already in the works, but please feel free to add any other ideas.

Board, Committee Chairs and all Guild Members
Please email your website updates or any postings directly to ccarmen@triad.rr.com.

Ps & Qs Newsletter
Would you like to add an article to the Newsletter? Please send all materials to Nancy Porter at NancyP@1stpres.com or call 414-2339. by (no later than) the Friday following the monthly meeting.

Quilting Resources
Go to our Quilting Resources web page for links to other quilting and guild promoting sites, information on the conservation and preservation of quilts, quilting tips and history, and sites recommended by our guild members.

Notes From The Library
Do you have a quilting book you want to donate? Or is there a book you want to recommend our librarian purchase to add to our collection? If so, contact our librarian, Jenny Lane at jennylane@windstream.net. Search FPQG's library collection from our 2008 catalogue listing by author or title.

Quilting Classes at Sew Original
The FPQG Newsletter has a current class schedule. Don't forget to mention, you saw it on the website and newsletter. Call the shop directly by phone: 760-1121.

Name Tag Drawing
The Guild encourages each member to make a quilted name tag based on our "house" logo and to wear it to the meeting each month. This helps others know who you are and learn your name. Before each meeting, everyone wearing a nametag enters their name in a drawing for items donated by the Guild or local retailers.

Quilting Bees
Are you interested in joining a Bee? We have a Bee just right for you! Contact Karen at roghalai@yadtel.net to find the right Bee for you. Go to our Quilting Bees web page for Bee updates.

Transportation to Meetings
In need of transportation to a Guild meeting or Guild event? Or, if you would like to become a volunteer driver, please email: sjohe@yahoo.com.

FPQG Programs
Don't miss out!! Take a peak into our upcoming and past programs by logging onto the Programs Page.

Sunshine Activity
Please contact Shirley Dungan regarding members who are ill, had a death in the family, or are simply in need of "we're-thinking-of-you" cards. Please email Shirley at rlsmdungan@salemglencc.net.

2012 QUILTING EVENTS & SHOWS IN NORTH CAROLINA

February, 2012 -- FLETCHER, NC --
Name/Theme: "Second Annual Shop Hop"
Location: WNC Ag Center Expo Building
Address: 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC
Admission: $5.00
Hours: 9am - 5pm
Comments: The shop hop is designed to have many types of craft supplies under one roof. Come join the fun and help raise funds for local Charities for Children.
Website: ashevilleonestopshophop.com

March 9-10, 2012 -- CHARLOTTE, NC --
Name/Theme: "Reach Out! Quilt Show"
Location: Metrolina Tradeshow Expo
Address: 7100 Statesville Road ~ Charlotte, NC
Admission: $6.00
Hours: 9am - 5pm
Comments: This new venue for the CQG show will include 20,000 square feet filled with quilts, vendors, and special attractions. The facility offers free parking, on-site food concessions, and easy access from I-77 and I-85.
Website: www.charlottequiltersguild.org/quiltshows.html

March 16, 17 & 18, 2012 -- WINSTON-SALEM, NC --
Name/Theme: "The Art of Comfort Quilt Show"
Location: The Village Inn Golf & Conference Center
Address: 6205 Ramada Dr, Clemmons, NC 27012
Admission: $5.00
Hours: Friday, 10am-7pm ~ Saturday, 10am-6:00pm ~ Sunday, 1:00-4:00pm
Website: www.forsythquilters.org/qshw2012.html

April 20-21, 2012 -- GREENVILLE, NC --
Name/Theme: "Greater Greenville Quilt Festival"
Location: 1st Christian Church, Family Life Center
Address: 14th St. Ext.
Admission: $5.00
Hours: April 20, 10am to 7pm and April 21, 10am to 5pm
Contact: Vicki Harrell at vickiharrell2001@yahoo.com or Betty Wheatley at ewheatley@suddenlink.net
Website: www.greenvillencquiltersguild.com/april20212012quiltshow.html

May 18-20, 2012 -- GREENSBORO, NC --
Name/Theme: "Gate City Quilt Show"
Location: Deep River Event Center
Address: 606 Millwood School Rd, Greensboro, NC
Hours: 9am - 5pm
More Information: PO Box 29196 Greensboro, NC 27429
Website: gatecityquiltguild.com

May 18-20, 2012 -- MOREHEAD CITY, NC --
Name/Theme: Crystal Coast Quilt Guild presents their 30th annual judged Quilt Show: "Coastal Stars".
Location: Cystal Coast Civiv Center
Address: 3505 Arendell Street (Hwy 70) Morehead City, NC
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Addmission: $6.00
Website: www.crystalcoastquiltersguild.org/2012-quilt-show.html

June 7-10, 2012 -- CULLOWHEE, NC --
Name/Theme: The Smokey Mountains Quilters and the NCQSI presents the "2012 NC Quilt Symposium", Stars Over the Smokies
Location: Western Carolina University
Hours: 9am - 5pm
Comments: The Quilt Show and Vendors will be in the Hines University Center—two floors of quilts and shopping!!! Classes will be in the Coulter and Killian Classroom Buildings.
Website: www.smokymtnquilters.org/ncqsquiltshow.html

September 28,29 & 30, 2012 -- ASHEVILLE, NC --
Name/Theme: "Coloring Your Life With Quilts"
Location: The WNC Agriculture Center
Address: 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Asheville, NC
More Information will be provided sometime in March, 2012
Website: www.ashevillequiltguild.org/show.html

October 5 & 6, 2012 -- CONCORD, NC --
Name/Theme: "A Splash of Color Fiber Art & Quilt Show 2012"
Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Event “B” Room
Address: 4751 Highway 49 N, Concord, NC
Hours: Friday, 10am to 5:30pm and Saturday, 10am to 5:00pm
More Information will be provided sometime in March, 2012
Comments: 31,500 Square Feet of Quilts, Vendors and Fiber Arts under one roof!
Website: www.cabarrusquiltersguild.org/Quilt_Show.html

October 21 & 22, 2012 -- , NC --
Name/Theme: Piedmont's Quilters Guild presents "Quilter's Fantasy"
Location: TBA
Address: TBA
Website: www.piedmontquilts.org/2012-Quilt-Show.html

May 23-26, 2013 -- FAYETTEVILLE, NC --
Name/Theme: Tarheel Quilters Guild presents the "2013 North Carolina Quilt Symposium"
Location: Methodist University
Address: 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC
Hours: TBA
Comments: The 13 Best of Show winning quilts designed and hand made by our guild member Anne Francis.
Website: tarheelquilters.org/2013NorthCarolinaQuiltSymposium.aspx