Gee’s Bend Quilters, Mali mud-cloth makers in residence at UAB

The quilters of Gee’s Bend and Groupe Bogolon Kasobane, mud-cloth masters of Bamako, Mali, will be at UAB Monday, November 7th through Friday, November 11th.  Get more details here:   http://heraldnewsmedia.com/content/?p=6359
Its FREE and there are going to be speakers from noon to 1:00 each day!  You can go in the morning and watch them at [...]

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October 2011 Meeting

The meeting began at 7:00 with a presentation by Linda Layfield on ideas for hand made Christmas gifts.  There were 13 members present and the following were nominated or volunteered for the 2012 officer positions and will be voted on at the November meeting.
President- Stephanie Childers
1st VP-Jill Dailey
2nd VP- Linda Layfield
Secretary-Mary Ann Raley
Treasurer-Mary Helen McKinley
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October Meeting Tonight

Tonight is our monthly meeting, fat quarter is your choice, and don’t forget your secret sister!  Also the retreat money is due tonight!

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Lisa Moore Workshops

Evening Star Quilt Guild has invited our guild members to  attend Alaskan quilt artist Lisa Moore’s workshops for the same prices as their own guild members  ($30 one day,  $50 both days).
Lisa is so excited to be returning to the Evening Star Quilters. On Thursday October 6th, she will be at the guild meeting, presenting [...]

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Henrietta Whiskers

Bunny Hill Designs has a free appliques BOM that will only be free until December and I thought it was so adorable and wanted to share….You can find it at www.bunnyhilldesigns.com/dynamic/?page=Free%20Patterns
I’ve printed it out and its on my start in October list!

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Upcoming Work Day

Don’t forget to bring your sewing supplies and join us on September 3rd from 9am to 3pm at the Clay Senior Activity Center located at 6415 Clay Palmerdale Road Pinson, Al.  We will continue to work on our NICU donation quilts for St. Vincent’s East.  Bring your own lunch or grab a bite from nearby [...]

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