August 2007 Meeting

August Meeting Highlights:

• The next meeting of the Guild will be Thursday, September 6, at 7 p.m. Donna from Sew Special will demonstrate a stained glass technique after the business portion of the meeting.
  
  
• Please remember to renew your dues ($10) if you haven't already done so.
  
  
• Join us Wednesday, October 3, when we participate in fabric designer Nancy Odem's trunk show and lecture at the Mennonite Camp (Laurelville). Nancy's presentation is part of the annual retreat sponsored by Kate & Becca's Quilt Patch, Etc. (Scottdale, PA). The program begins at 6:30 p.m. The entrance fee for this event is $8, payable at Quilt Patch, Etc. or at the door. (This lecture takes the place of our regular October meeting.) Visit http://www.quiltpatchetc.com/ for more information about Nancy Odem and the retreat.
  
  
• The November 1 meeting will feature our annual baby blanket bonanza. Bring along a pair of fabric scissors and help to snip and tie fleece blankets for our charity Alternatives. Yes Pregnancy Support Center. Donations of completed quilts and baby blankets will also be accepted at this time.
  
  
• This year's Christmas meeting will be held December 6. Each guild member is to bring a $5 grab bag gift to exchange. The group agreed to order pizza for the party and each person is to bring their own soft drink. Additional details will be shared as they are clarified.