Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Much To Do in May

Quilts for Boston
The response to our quilts for Boston block drive has been unbelievable!!!  We are so grateful to everyone who has sent blocks, donated supplies, and offered to help assemble and quilt these quilts.  We have already received an amazing 53 blocks...  the quilting community is just awesome:-)

Blocks for Quilts for Boston
Happy Quilting
We've got a full schedule of events planned for this month.  In addition to our regular meeting and sew-in we'll be having several bonus events.  Check the events tab for more details and new additions.

quilts for boston blocks
s.o.t.a.k. handmade
We're kicking it off next week with our regular monthly sew-in.  Tuesday, May 7th at 7 pm at Janelle's home in Somerville.  Janelle has plenty of space for sewing so feel free to bring your machine.  Her address is available on Big Tent.  Please RSVP if you are planning to come so she has enough seating for everyone.  She has several parking passes available and there is a metered lot around the corner.

QFB Windmill block
Simple Sewendipity
Sunday, May 12th the fabulously fun gather here will host a sew-in from 4-6:30.  Make blocks to donate or help us assemble tops, make backings and bindings.

Our May meeting will be Saturday, May 18th from 3-5 at Lift Throttle Automotive  in Waltham.  The fabulously talented Tina of Boston Sewer will share her tips on producing fabric on Spoonflower.  We will also be collecting flags for to Boston with Love.  The amazing Amy of During Quiet Time has secured a location where these will be hung Memorial Day weekend.  Stay tuned for more details.  

Returning to port
Treeseitz
The incredible Quilter's Way will also be hosting us for more sewing to assemble quilt tops, make backings and bindings on Wednesday nights, May 22nd and 29th from 6-9.

It's going to be a fun month, we hope you'll join us!


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