A Patchwork of Communities Exhibit

A Patchwork of Communities...tying together the Blackstone Valley

Textile and Fabric Art Exhibit previewing the Footsteps in History Quilt.

Exhibit includes pieces by The Giving Guild Quilt Club, Slater Mill Historic Site, The Sisterhood of Sewing,  Rhode Island Spinners Guild, Thimble Pleasures Quilting Guild

The Depot One Depot Square, Woonsocket, RI April 6 – 27 • Open week days 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission: FREE

The Footsteps in History Quilt is a product of the Blackstone Valley Interpreters Network members.

Footsteps in History is a program of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor www.blackstonevalleycorridor.org

2013 Programs

Here are our guest speakers and events planned for our 2013 meetings. We'd love to have you join us, please see our Attend A Meeting page for more info.

Jan. 19 – Ginny Radloff Workshop: Judy Niemeyer Piecing Techniques- Cool Tricks and Tips!

Feb. 21 – Valentine's Reveal Party

Mar. 21 – Glenda Jones: "Women's History in Quilts" Trunk Show and Lecture

Apr. 18 – Marianne Hatton, Author & World Traveler: "Jill of All Trades, Mistress of Some"

May 16 – Ann Lee: "Art Quilts and Mixed Media Fiber Arts" Trunk Show

June 20 – Cathy Racine: Charity Auction

July 18 – Challenge Reveal Event

August 15 – Sewing Skills Circus- Some of the skills featured will be Sashiko Work, "Curved Piecing Without Pins!" with others TBA

Sept. 19 – Froncie Quinn: "Talk Turkey" Trunk Show and Lecture

Oct. 17 – Madonna Terlizzi: "Crazy Quilting Then and Now"

Nov. 21 – Annual Business Meeting and Special Program TBA

Dec. 19 – Holiday Party

TODAY'S THE DAY!

We set up the show last night and we're ready to go! Come join us to see all the beautiful work and creativity of our members - plus:
-12 vendors including Sue Pelland Designs, Brilliant Bindings and more!
-25 Gorgeous Raffle Baskets
-Raffle Quilts
-Silent Auctions
-Boutique Items featuring handmade items, notions, and books from Guild Members

Today and Tomorrow at Blackstone Valley Technical High School
See the Show Page for more info

Stuff Quilters Say

2012 Scholarship Applications Due Soon

Each year we offer a $500 scholarship to an elibible local high school student who is pursuing study of visual arts and/or design. Applications are due April 15, 2012. Please see our Scholarship page for more information and to download an application.
Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Scholarship

Happy New Year!

We had a great 2011 and we're looking forward to a wonderful 2012. We've got our Guild Quilt Show coming up in March, and we've got lots of fun programs and speakers lined up for the new year. We have openings for new members and we'd love to have you join us. We welcome quilters and sewists of all ages and abilities. Please come to a meeting and get to know us!

2012 Meeting Preview

In addition to our usual fun meeting activities such as secret valentines, bingo, auctions, and dinners, we've got some excellent speakers lined up for 2012.

• January 19 - Pat Harrison from Ocean Waves Quilting Company will lecture on "Quilt As Desired"
• April 19 - Cathy Ruggiero from Candlelite Quilts speaks about "Color vs. Value"
• May 17 - Fran Marcoux will present "Doll Talk"
• August 16 - Sue Weeks will talk about "Crazy Quilting and Embellishing"
• September 20 - Terri Sontra from Purple Moose Designs will give us "A History of the Sewing Machine"
• October 18 - Jessica Leger will present "A Quilted Garment Fashion Show"

We welcome guests to our meetings! See our "Attend a Meeting" page for more information.

Picture - Mini quilt made by June Peckingham for Secret Valentine Exchange 2010