GUILD EVENTS POLICYAll guild events other than meetings are designed for members only until opened to non-members by the board. Openings will be announced by the board. Adopted by the board as policy for 2009-2010 on September 28, 2009. ______________ Nickel Nuts - With a TwistGlenda Palmer has taken over for Claudia Ingram with the Nickel Nut exchange program. A new and slightly different twist has been added to the Nuts and if you have any questions, please contact Glenda Palmer. We will be trading theme fabrics each month rather than a particular fabric manufacturer. However, only quilt shop quality fabrics (no Jo-Ann's) will be accepted for trade. Each participant will need to purchase 1 yard of fabric and cut it into 6 inch squares (no salvages). You will always receive the same amount of 6 inch squares that you bring but when you go home you will have a wide variety to use in future nickel quilts.
______________________ 2011 RetreatsThe retreat is held at Day Spring Episcopal Conference Center in Ellenton, Florida Dormintory - $60 per night Sandi Pratt will be collecting payments and the total amount must be paid in full by the guild meeting prior to retreat. Our official time to start on Thursday is 3:00 p.m. (or Friday at 3:00 p.m. if you are only staying 2 nights), but you can come as early as 8:00 a.m. for an additional $10.00 fee. Our first meal will be dinner, but there are many places to eat nearby for lunch on your first day. I have also called all the quilt shops in the area and will pass out a sheet with any specials or discounts they may be offering as well as directions to each shop. Remember to bring your guild membership card, as many shops require this to get your discount. Please see Sandi at the meeting for more information. Things to remember for Retreat:
If 2 or 3 people have a large cutting mat to share, it would be appreciated. Irons, ironing boards, large cutting tables and extension cords are supplied by DaySpring (individual irons cannot be used due to them blowing fuses) We will have special tables for you to bring any quilting book, pattern, ufo, etc. that you would like to sell or give away. If you wish to sell the item, please mark it with your name and the price you want to sell it for. Directions: Go south on I-75. Take Exit 224 (US-301, Ellenton, Palmetto). Turn left onto US-301. Proceed for about 2 miles and turn right onto Wellon Ranch Rd. Turn left onto 25th St. East, and then turn right into DaySpring Conference Center. There will be signs directing you to our building. _____________________ **********2010 Quilt Show - November 19 and 20The Piecemakers Quilt Guild of Brandon will behosting another wonderful Quilt Show. "Patriotism in Patchwork" will be held at the International Independent Showmen's Association, 6915 Riverview Dr., Riverview, Florida 33578. Please watch for more information on this important celebration.
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