Author: vastarquilters

  • President’s Message – August 2023

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    Hello and welcome to August! It has been a fantastic summer thus far, and July’s general membership meeting had an amazing turnout. Thank you all for coming and supporting our guest speaker. It was amazing to see everyone and all the new faces. As a guild, we have many upcoming events and we continue to…

  • 2020 Challenge Quilt – I Love Virginia

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    This year’s your challenge is to create an “I Love Virginia” themed quilt with a perimeter no larger than 160″. The quilts are due no later than August 19, 2020, and must include a 4″ rod pocket as they will be displayed at multiple locations, including the state fair.

  • Challenge for August

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    There are a few challenges we have decided to do. They are all optional and prizes will be given for first and second place as decided by guild members present on the night items are due (at the general meeting). Just have fun with it! August: “Holiday/hostess gift Sew or make a small item that…

  • General Meeting: July 17, 2019, 7:00pm

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    General Meeting: July 17, 2019, 7:00pm, Lee Hill Community Center Program:  Downsizing, Organizing and Optimizing Your Stash and Other Areas of Your Home by Linda Clevenger Bio of our guest speaker:  “Linda Clevenger is an entrepreneurial, networking leader in Fredericksburg and the surrounding area. Her business called “Organization Direct” assists people in organizing their homes…

  • President’s Letter – July 2019

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    I hope you are enjoying these warm summer days and enjoyed celebrating the Fourth of July.  This celebration gives me a chance to stop and reflect on those that help to keep our freedom and independence. I also thought of those that could use a warm cuddly blanket that may give comfort. Consider making a…

  • Elizabeth Milnes Millefiori Workshop

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    Margaret Synan hosted the Elizabeth Milnes Millefiori Workshop on Friday, June 28th, from 10 am to 3 pm.     Liz showed the class members how to cut out their fabric using three sets of templates and how to piece the central star.  By the end of class everyone had done this step. The next two rounds…

  • Membership 2019-2020

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    The season is here again for the 2019-20 Membership year. We are now collecting the dues at our general meetings or online here at our website! Dues are $25. Looking forward seeing each of you. Please invite a friend to join. There are many exciting programs and activities planned for the year.

  • Twined Rugs – April 17

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    VSQ will host a lecture and demonstration by Heidi Kaska, a Virginia expert on Twined Rugs, which is considered a form of “braiding”.  She will speak at 7:30 PM on Wednesday April 17th, at the Lee Hill Community Center. Her lecture will include demonstrations on various ways to create a twined rug, showing us all…

  • “Out My Window” quilt exhibit

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    Virginia Star Quilters “Out My Window: What you can see out the windows of a train” charity quilt challenge and benefit auction. Over 30 talented quilters have produced the original work of art on display, all based on the theme. The quilts will be displayed in several locations over the coming months. After the Rail…

  • April Message from the President

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    April showers bring May’s flowers. This month’s election is rapidly approaching. Be sure to sharpen your pencils and show up to vote. We have some wonderful new additions along with our perennial blooms. I would like to say a special thanks to you all…you know who you are! You serve selflessly and give generously. When…