Keeping the Piece Quilt Guild is a non-profit organization established on June 23, 1993. The guild encourages growth, knowledge and appreciation of quilting.The guild holds periodic workshops, lecturers, classes and retreats to learn new and innovative quilting techniques. We encourage you to stop by to one of our meetings. We would love to meet you. Guests are always welcomed.

Challenge Quilt Contest
This is the month! The “Books of the North” Challenge quilts are on display this month at Bayliss Public Library.  There will be a 1st prize of  a$100 gift certificate, 2nd prize of $50, a 3rd prize and a people’s choice award.  The gift certificates are complimentary of Gloria Larke & Chris Baier.  May 17th will be the open house w/ voting on May 5th –May 17th.  The quilts will be displayed thru the end of May.

SOLDIER’S QUILTS

The prolificness of  this group also stands out.  Last month they reported a variety given away, including some given to Senator.  Shasta is also involved in bringing a UP Rep. from Marquette to a meeting.  He will be able to give us some insights into those receiving the quilts.  As always, they can use help with there quilts.  Just stop by the Quilted Moose and talk to Chris.  She’ll be glad to provide you with something to help out.  Also, remember to check with Shasta for availability of kits.

Cuddle Quilters

As usual, this group has been busy.  At the March mtg they reported giving away numerous quilts, including a number of textured miniquilts that went to the Alzheimer’s Hospital Unit.

Cindy wants everyone to remember the quilt challenge.  Everyone is anxious for the June meeting show & tell so we can see all the lovely quilts that have been made for the Cuddlers  Also, a reminder that the Cuddle Quilters meet @ the church every guild Tuesday @ 1PM to sew and share.  Newcomers are always welcome.  A good time is had by all, w/ dinner either out or carried in (usually decided @ the time). 

Programs/Workshops
April Quilt Guild Meeting Demo:  Sandy Carruthers and Janet Couch will demonstrate hand quilting techniques at the February 19th meeting.  Remember the demonstrations are at 6:30 to 7:00 PM before the business meeting.

September Workshop: Sheila DeRose of Sheila DeRose Designs will be giving a lecture and a workshop on Japanese Quilting on September 19th and 20th for our quilt guild.  The lecture “Japanese Fabric” will be held at 7:30 PM on Friday, September 19th at the Faith Lutheran Church.  A workshop called “Ogi” (fan) will be conducted by Sheila on Saturday September 20th.  A sample of the “Ogi” wall hanging will be on display at Gloria’s Happy Hooker Quilt Shop prior to the workshop.  To find out more about Sheila DeRose you can visit her website:  www.sheiladerosedesigns.com