Crystal Quilters Calendar - April 2024

Tuesday, April 2 - 6:30 pm - Evening Workshop meeting at the Buckley Fire Hall, 611 Division St., Buckley.

Friday, April 5 - 11:30 am - Lunch will be at The Four Seasons Restaurant, 820 Griffin Ave., Enumclaw.

11:30 am - Crystal Quilters Boutique meeting at Buckley Fire Station

1:00 pm - General Guild Meeting at the Buckley Fire Hall, 611 Division St., Buckley. Please remember to bring Secret Pal goodies, Traveling Robin boxes ready for exchange, any Show & Tell you have, and any treats to share with the guild, if you'd like.

Crystal Quilters Comfort Quilt Challenge.  We put together 3-Yard Quilt Packages that are free for the members to make as donation quilts.  Kits and backing packages are available at the guild meetings.    The links below are for free online 3-Yard-quilt-patterns.    

 

https://sewcanshe.com/easy-and-free-3-yard-quilt-patterns/

 

frontporchquiltshop.com/module/search_content.htm?form_version=2&showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=3-yard+quilts&image.x=0&image.y=0

 

https://www.fabriccafe.com/Free-Goodies-s/1916.htm

Friday, April 19 - 1:00 pm - Guild workshop on Paper Piecing at the Buckley Fire Hall, 611 Division St., Buckley.

Friday, May 3 - 11:30 am - Lunch will be at TBD.

1:00 pm - General Guild meeting at the Buckley Fire Hall, 611 Division St., Buckley.

Tuesday, May 7 - 6:30 pm - Evening Workshop meeting, at the Buckley Fire Hall, 611 Division St., Buckley.

Friday, May 17 - 1:00 pm -  Guild workshop at the Buckley Fire Hall, 611 Division St., Buckley.

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Quilt Shows!

April 11 - 13 - "Quilts Take Flight" quilt exhibit and sale by Fidalgo Island Quilters.  Quilts will be displayed alongside of vintage aircraft at the Heritage Flight Museum at Skagit Regional Airport, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington.  Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm.  Museum Admission required-$5 kids 5-17/military-$8 Seniors-$10 Adults

For more information, please see the website.  

Crystal Quilters Calendar - March 2024

 

Friday, March 1 - 11:30 - Lunch will be at El Camino Mexican Restaurant, 1225 Griffin Ave, Enumclaw.

11:30 am - Country Store Committee Meeting at Buckley Fire Station,

1:00 pm - General Guild Meeting at the Buckley Fire Hall, 611 Division St., Buckley.

Tuesday, March 5 - 6:30 pm - Evening meeting at the Buckley Fire Hall, 611 Division St., Buckley.

Friday, March 15 - 1:00 pm - Guild Workshop.  We will be working with fabric donated by Big Foot Quilts. We will be cutting for Comfort Quilt Kits and backs.  We will also be able to purchase fabrics at $8/yard.

Tuesday, April 2 - 6:30 pm - Evening Workshop

Friday, April 5 - 11:30 am - Lunch will be at TBD

1:00 pm - Guild Meeting

Friday, April 19 - 1:00 pm - Guild workshop

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QUILT SHOWS!

March 15 - 17 - Quilters Anonymous 42nd Annual Quilt Show: Galaxy of Quilts. The show will be at the 

Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. Hours are Friday/Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 10-4. Entry is $10, good for all three days. Free Parking.

Susanne sent around a signup sheet for people who were interested in carpooling to the show on

Saturday, March 16th

For more info on the show,  see the website. 

March 22-23 - Tri City Quilters Guild Quilt Show "Inspired By Tradition", in Kennewick WA  at the Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 West Grandridge Boulevard, Kennewick, Washington. Entry fee of $10, good for both days.  Hours are 10am - 5pm both days.

For more info, see the website.

Crystal Quilters Calendar - February 2024

Friday, February 2 - 11:30 am - Lunch at Frankie's Pizza, 117 Roosevelt Ave, Enumclaw.

1:00 pm - General Guild Meeting at the Buckley Fire Hall, 611 Division St., Buckley.

Please remember to bring dues (if you haven't paid yet), a copy of the guild's bylaws (sent to you by email on Tuesday, Jan. 30th),  Traveling Robin containers to pass on to the next person, Secret Pal treats or gifts, and Show & Tell.  

Also, if you would like to bring some treats (cookies, brownies, etc.) to share with the guild membership, it would be much appreciated by all. 

Tuesday, February 6 - 6:30 pm - Evening meeting at the Buckley Fire Hall, 611 Division St., Buckley.

Friday, February 16 - 1:00 pm - Guild Workshop at the Buckley Fire Hall, 611 Division St., Buckley. Cathy D. will teach the Bargello quilt.  Instructions etc. are in the newsletter.

Friday, March 1 - 11:30 am - Lunch will be at TBD

1:00 pm General Guild Meeting

Tuesday, March 5 - 6:30 pm - Evening Meeting

Friday, March 15 - 1:00 pm - Guild Workshop will be on the Flange Binding

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February 16 - 17 - Kitsap Quilters "Color In Motion" 2024 36th Annual Quilt Show, Kitsap Fairgrounds, Bremerton, WA. 10 am to 5 pm both days.

For more info, see the website.

Crystal Quilters Calendar - January 2024

January 5th - 11:30 am - Lunch at Charlie’s Café, 1335 Roosevelt Ave E., Enumclaw

1:00 pm - General Guild Meeting at the Buckley Fire Station, 611 Division St., Buckley.  Please pay your dues, if you have't yet.

January 8th - Evening Meeting

January 19th - 1:00 pm - Guild Workshop at the Buckley Fire Station, 611 Division St., Buckley.

Open Sew + 2024 Raffle Quilt Sewing.

February 2 - Guild Meeting

February 6 - Evening Meeting

February 16 - Workshop - Bargello Workshop

 

Crystal Quilters Calendar - December 2023

Friday, December 1 - 11:30 am - Our annual Holiday Party and Potluck Luncheon.  We will also have the Election of Officers, the Raffle Quilt Drawing, and the Guild Meeting after our luncheon. 

Please bring a dish to share, a salad, entrée, dessert etc. with a list of ingredients for our members who have dietary concerns. Plates, napkins, and silverware will be provided.

 

Our business meeting and election of officers for 2024 will occur after the luncheon. The following names were presented by the Becky Rush-Peet Nominating Committee for our December 2023 election for the Crystal Quilters Guild: 

Vice President: Susanne Wick 

Bookkeeper: Linda Bowman 

Secretary: Karin Renard

We will have fun and games afterward!  

*Please bring two fat quarters (quilt shop quality) in a brown paper sack for a fun game we will play.

*Please bring 25 markers (buttons or pennies) for our bingo game, along with 2 additional fat quarters. Don’t forget to make your Bingo Card. (Instructions can be found on the upper bar of this blog, under the photo of Mt. Rainier)

We will have the drawing for the marvelous 2023 Raffle Quilt.  There are still a few members who haven't yet paid for your “10 raffle quilt tickets”, this is your last chance to pay and have an opportunity to win our raffle quilt. 

Please bring $35 (check) for your 2024 dues.

Don’t forget your Show & Tell!

We will also be doing Sign Ups for the Traveling Robin for 2024. 

Instructions for participation in this activity:

1. Decide on a pattern for your 12 ½” block. The blocks must be twelve and a half inches. (raw edges) 

Choose a pattern you like.

2. Gather 6 yards of coordinating quilting fabrics including at least a yard of a neutral color.

3. Using your fabric sew your block. Put your fabric and the completed 12 ½” block into an appropriate size container. In this climate, plastic is a good choice. 

4.Cross your name off the list of participants and attach it to the container.

5. Say goodbye to your box and pass it to the next person on the list.

6. As each container comes to you, use your quilt block pattern to create a block with the traveling fabric.

7. Your 12 ½” block is the unfinished block prior to being sewn into the quilt. The block will be 12” finished when in the quilt.

Tuesday, December 5 - Evening Workshop

December 15th - 1:00 pm - Guild Workshop will be at the Buckley Fire Station, 611 Division St., Buckley.  Open Sew!

January 5th - 11:30 am - Lunch.  Location TBD

1:00 pm - General Guild Meeting at the Buckley Fire Station, 611 Division St., Buckley.

January 8th - Evening Meeting

January 19th - 1:00 pm - Guild Workshop

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Quilt Shows and Events

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Friday - Sunday, December - 15th - 17th - "Flurry of Color" Block Party Quilters Quilt Show. Hours:  Friday and Saturday 10AM - 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM. Admission $10. Located at Bellevue College Gym, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA  98007.

For more info, see the website.

 

Crystal Quilters Calendar - November 2023

 

Friday, November 3 - 11:30 am - Lunch will be at The Lee Restaurant, 1110 Griffin Ave., Enumclaw.

1:00 pm - General Guild Meeting at the Buckley Fire Station, 611 Division St., Buckley.

We will need volunteers to be on the Nominating Committee, for the positions of Vice President and Secretary.

Tuesday, November 7 - 6:00 pm - CANCELLED

Friday, November 17th - 1:00 pm - Guild Workshop at the Buckley Fire Station, 611 Division St.

The workshop will be on Hand Quilting with Wynonna and Charlotte.

Please bring the pieces for a quilt "sandwich": front, back and batting, ready to be assembled, approximately the size of a placemat. Plain solid fabric is suggested.  Also bring a basting needle, a quilting needle and thread.

Friday, December 1 - General Guild Meeting and Holiday Party - details will be available soon.

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Quilt Shows and Events

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Thursday - Saturday, November 16th - 18th - NW Quilt, Craft & Sewing Sale - Puyallup Fairgrounds, Mattress Firm ShowPlex - Enter at Blue Gate.  Thurs & Fri hours: 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday 10 - 4.  $12 admission at the door. Free parking in the Blue Lot.

For more info, see the website.

Friday - Sunday, December - 15th - 17th - "Flurry of Color" Block Party Quilters Quilt Show. Hours:  Friday and Saturday 10AM - 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM. Admission $10. Located at Bellevue College Gym, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA  98007.

For more info, see the website.

Crystal Quilters' Calendar - October 2023

 

Tuesday, Oct. 3 - 6pm - Evening Workshop, Enumclaw Library, 1700 1st. St., Enumclaw. 

Friday, Oct. 6 - 11:30 am - Lunch will be at Trapper's Sushi, 1537 Cole St., Enumclaw, or The Historic Mint Alehouse and Restaurant, 1608 Cole St.  Your choice!

1:00 pm. General guild meeting at the Enumclaw Library, 1700 1st St., Enumclaw.

Please bring fat quarters (triangle-folded) to the guild meeting.  These Fat Quarters will be used for the Canned Food Drive at the quilt show to support our local food banks.

Also, if you haven’t picked up and paid for your “guild member 10 raffle tickets”, please take care of that as soon as possible. The drawing will be at the Quilt Show Oct. 21st, so get those ticket stubs in to be included in the drawing!

Further information about the quilt show will be discussed at this meeting, as well as some information is in the newsletter.

October 18 - Quilt Check-in and Quilt Hanging

Bring your quilts to the Les Schwab building at the Enumclaw Expo Center Fairgrounds on Wednesday, 

Oct. 18 to check them in at the times listed below. These times are listed according to the first letter of 

your last name:

9:00–10:00 a.m. A–F 

10:00–11:00 a.m. G–N 

11:00am – 12:00pm O – Z

The directions for turning in your quilts are:

Print 2 copies of each entry form for each quilt. (One copy of form for pick 

up at end of quilt show and one copy that you tape to the bag you bring your quilt in to the show.)

Tape one copy of your entry form to the front of a large white kitchen-garbage bag and then place your 

quilt inside. Make sure that you have secured a clothespin or binding clip at the top of each quilt so that 

your quilt is hung in the correct direction. (no pins!)

October 20-21st - Our Quilt Show!

10:00am-4:00pm both days

Will be at the Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave SE, Enumclaw.

Friday, November 3rd - 11:30 am - Lunch will be at The Lee, 1110 Griffin Ave., Enumclaw. 

1:00 pm - General guild meeting

Tuesday, November 7th - 6:00 pm. - Evening Workshop, Location TBD

Friday, November 17th - 1:00pm -Guild Workshop will be on hand-quilting with Wynonna and Charlotte.

Crystal Quilters Calendar - September 2023

 Friday, 1 September - 11:30 Lunch will be at Frankie's Pizza, 117 Roosevelt Avenue, Enumclaw.

1:00 pm - General guild meeting at the Buckley Fire Station, 611 Division St., Buckley.

If you are participating in the Round Robin, please bring any completed boxes you have to pass to the next person.

Please bring your completed Quilt Show Entry Forms.

If you need help completing the form or having a picture taken of your quilt, please bring your quilt(s) to the guild meeting and either Nancy or Suzanne can help you.  Last day for entering quilts is September 30th at 9:00pm.

The Raffle Basket committee still needs sewing notions to add to the baskets, such as: thread, measuring tape, thimbles, rulers, rotary cutters, scissors, pin cushion, bobbin holders, sewing needles, etc. 

If you have any Fat Quarters you would like to donate, they are also needed for the Quilt Show. Any help is greatly appreciated.

**Sign up sheets will be available for volunteering at the Quilt Show. Our show will be a success when everyone pitches in to help!

Tuesday, September 5 - 6:30 pm - The evening workshop meets at the Buckley Fire Station. We are working on disappearing 9-patch blocks for a Comfort Quilt.

Friday, September 15 - 1:00 pm - Guild Workshop at Buckley Fire Station, 611 Division St., Buckley.