If you have been on Pinterest or FB in in the past year it is likely you have seen this pattern by Laura Piland of "Slice of Pi Designs." She is seeing great success - partnered now with FreeSpirit Fabrics for kits with Kaffe Fassett Collective, and also with Missouri Star, who did a tutorial […]
Kris will open a Zoom room for any Vallejo Piecemaker member interested in having a chat. There is a new Zoom link (do not use the old link). Please check the Vallejo Piecemakers Facebook Group, your email, or contact Kris for the private Zoom link.
Linda Wagner will join our meeting to tell us about her upcoming "Ruler/Mat Multi-Pocketed Tote Bag" class. Sign up before June, as there will be a bit of homework before the class. Bunco Basket workshop after the meeting. Help Wendy and the Bunco crew set up baskets for Bunco. More details to come...
Help set up the Vallejo Piecemakers booth at the Solano County Fair.See Linda A for more detail.
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Did you ever think you would be able to have that one bag pattern that can carry all those supplies you need for a class? (Except the sewing machine, of course...) You need cutting mats, rotary cutters, square rulers, fussy cutting rulers, loooooong rulers... so much stuff that you end up looking like a pack […]
Hello Piecemakers! The doors to the FDC will be open at 9am, so please come early to get your social time in before the meeting begins at 10:00am. The agenda is attached to print out and bring with you. Before the meeting, see the following people as you settle in: Visiting guild - Valley Quilt Guild (Marysville/Yuba City) […]
This is not a Vallejo Piecemakers event, but included here for interested Vallejo Piecemakers members... Please see NCQC's website for info:ncqc.net/meet-the-teachers
Wendy will have more information coming soon – volunteers are needed!
Admission is $20/person if purchased in advance. $25/person on the day of the game. Limited to 100 players.Door prizes and vendors.Wear something tropical to get an extra raffle ticket.More information to come.
Current and past Vallejo Piecemakers are all invited for our 35th Anniversary celebration. More details to come...
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The doors to the FDC will be open at 9am, so please come early to get your social time in before the meeting begins at 10:00am. The agenda is in the "Downloads and Photos" page to print out and bring with you. Before the meeting, see the following people as you settle in: Visiting guild - Antelope Guild (from the […]
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This is not a Vallejo Piecemakers event, but included here for interested Vallejo Piecemakers members… Please contact the FDC's Travel Desk directly for tickets at 707-643-1044. The Florence Douglas Center will be hiring a bus to go to the October 2022Pacific International Quilt Festival. Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022Departure: 8:30 AM from FDC (morning snack […]
This is not a Vallejo Piecemakers event, but included here for interested Vallejo Piecemakers members... Please see Mancuso's website for more info: www.quiltfest.com/upcoming-shows-and-events/pacific-international-quilt-festival/Thursday, October 13 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, October 14 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, October 15 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, October 16 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
In October we will have an Overnighter at the Florence Douglas Center, starting on 6 pm Friday, October 14th. This will also cost $15 and will include a one-hour mystery project.
We haven't zoomed in a while, so if you are interested, please join the Zoom room this Saturday, October 22 at 10am. If you want to catch up with your quilting friends outside of a meeting or a class, this is the time and place to do it. See you there! Contact Kris C. if you […]
The doors to the FDC will open this Saturday at 9:00 am. Come early to get your social time before the meeting. The agenda is available to download from the Downloads and Photos page to print out and bring with you. Don't forget donations are being collected for the Christian Help Center. Please set them in […]
Kim Brownell, the Wacky Doodle Quilter, will be showing us her Quilted Jigsaw Puzzle Technique in the "Sunrise/Sunset" pattern. We will be making this 22" x 26” wall hanging. It is very much like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. A raw-edge fusible applique is used leaving a negative space between each piece, making a wonderful […]
Hello Piecemakers! The VPQG Board will be hosting a Holiday Luncheon after the December 3rd meeting. We will hold a brief business meeting, draw the winning ticket to the 2022 Opportunity Quilt “Blooming Brilliance”, and then adjourn for a tasty meal together and some activities and games. There will be games, door prizes, and a "make […]
Join us for the monthly General Meeting at the FDC! Come early at 9am to visit and see your buddies so that we can get started at 10am. Before the meeting, see the following people as you settle in: Fat Quarter Exchange / Evelyn - "Quilters Choice" Bring what you like for the drawing. Please remember- if you […]
Board Meeting for Board Members via Zoom to discuss various guild topics. Open to guild members to listen in. Please contact Mary to RSVP for the Zoom link or address if you would like to attend. If you have a topic to present to the Board, please email Mary to have it on the Agenda. […]
So you didn't win the 2022 Opportunity Quilt but you still want one of your own? Our January class is here to show you how. Kris will walk you through the steps to make a smaller version, measuring 56" x 68" with five fabrics. If you would like to make a larger version, just let […]
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Board Meeting for Board Members via Zoom to discuss various guild topics. Open to guild members to listen in. Members, please contact Mary to RSVP for the Zoom link or venue address if you would like to attend. If you have a topic to present to the Board, please email Mary to have it on […]
This is a work party to complete baby quilt top on hand for our Community Outreach. Steps include: Pressing the fabricSandwiching tops with batting and backingPinningSewing around the edges (inside out)Turning outTying with yarnTopstitchingSewing labels on
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Board Meeting for Board Members via Zoom to discuss various guild topics. Open to guild members to listen in. Members, please contact Mary to RSVP for the Zoom link or venue address if you would like to attend. If you have a topic to present to the Board, please email Mary to have it on […]
This is a fun, easy to make quilt using 2-1/2" strips and a background fabric. Pull out those leftover strips! Trade strips if you want to have more variety. A jelly roll also works great. You can use as few or as many fabrics as you like. So please come and join me on March 18 […]
• Last meeting to submit your membership dues and be included in the membership roster. The membership roster will be distributed in the May meeting. • Bring your April bold and bright fat quarters to Evelyn M. • Linda C. will demo the new Block of Month program. More info in the newsletter. • See […]
Members help setup the center the day before the Bunco Game Day. Come help us set up the tables for players, opportunity quilt, entry table, photo booth, country store (and consignment items), Basket display, quilt frames to hang quilts available for sale. Larry will deliver a light meal to keep our energy up.
Members help setup the center before the Bunco Games starts. Arrive at 8:30 for last minute food/drink donations, entry table set up, items for consignment to the country store, visit and get ready for our guest who will arrive at 10:30. Game starts at 11.
Don't be late for a very important date... Please join us for a Bunco fundraiser for Vallejo Piecemakers Quilt Guild. Join us for fun, games, prizes, raffles, refreshments, and items for sale.
Board Meeting for Board Members via Zoom to discuss various guild topics. Open to guild members to listen in. Members, please contact Mary to RSVP for the Zoom link or venue address if you would like to attend. If you have a topic to present to the Board, please email Mary to add it on […]
• The membership roster will be distributed. • Pick up your 2023 Opportunity Tickets from Michael D. if you haven't received them yet. • Bring your May floral/flower fat quarters to Evelyn M. • Linda C. will demo the new Block of the Month. • See Michael D. & Linda C. for the Monthly Fundraiser […]
Pick up your Solano County Fair quilt entries: McCormack Hall, Solano County FairgroundsMonday, June 19 - Noon to 7pm.
Last day to enter quilts into the Solano County Fair. Go to their website: SCFair.com to enter your quilts.
Learn different techniques for making paper pieced blocks, learn basics, connecting sections to make blocks, stained glass block, angles without tears. Class charge $15 + $10 pattern/foundation papers charge ($25 total) for members, $20 + $10 pattern/foundation papers charge ($30 total) for non-members.
Drop off your quilt entries for the Solano County Fair: McCormack Hall, Solano County FairgroundsFriday, June 2 - Noon to 7pm, or Saturday, June 3 - 10am to 2pm.
Drop off you quilt entries for the Solano County Fair at McCormack Hall, Solano County Fairgrounds:Friday, June 2 - Noon to 7pm, or Saturday, June 3 - 10am to 2pm.
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Visit the Solano County Fair website for more information... Thursday, June 15 - 4pm to 10pmFriday, June 16 - Noon to 10pmSaturday, June 17 - Noon to 10pmSunday, June 18 - Noon to 10pm
• "Flying in Squares" by happyquiltingmelissa• This quilt uses a layer cake and some background fabric to create a bed size quilt.• We will learn (for those who do not know how) the 4 at a time flying geese method.• 85" square• Cutting instructions available in April 2023 meeting.• Those who sign up and pay […]
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This is a one day mystery quilt made with four fabrics, measuring 54" x 72" without any borders. This pattern does not have curves, Y-seams, appliqué, or paper piecing. It can be made in a one day session so it is not an intricate pattern. The challenge is in taking a leap in sewing without […]
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