November 20th Meeting/Social: RSVP required

DSMMQG Holiday Party

• HostDSMMQG Board
• WhenThursday, November 20 at 6:30 PM
• WhereFred Maytag Scout Center
  6123 Scout Trail
  Des Moines, IA

November is our last gathering of the calendar year, and we have always made it a social gathering rather than a meeting. 

Bring a holiday gift to exchange (can be any holiday or seasonal theme)

Because we are having the party catered this year, we ask you to RSVP if you are coming:  dorisbrunnette@gmail.com

Members: you have received this evite via email. Please RSVP by November 13th

Non-Members: If you would like to attend as a guest, please RSVP to the email above by November 13th.

January 2012--First Sew-In was SEW MUCH FUN!!!!

Check out these blog posts for more details, and the Sew-In album posted here on the site and o flickr.  You will want to be sure and join us next time around!!!!

Linda's post

Jill G's post

Jill M's post

Doris's post

Flickr set

We chatted about having a sew-in (without overnight accommodations) like this every other month, and having one weekend long retreat (with overnight) once a year.

The ten of us had so much fun, we hope more of our members will join us next time! Dates to come....

Posted by Doris Brunnette, President

ANNOUNCING: First DSMMQG Sew-In--Registration Now Open!

Des Moines Modern Quilt Guild Sew In

 Waukee Arts Council, Waukee, IA

January 27-28, 2012

The Des Moines Chapter of the Modern Quilt Guild is holding its first retreat! Register and come for a long evening and full day of sewing fun.

                                           Member Fee:  $10                  Non Member Fee: $25

REGISTER EARLY:  Space is limited to 24 attendees!!

Preference will be given to PAID members, so now is the time to get that membership form filled out and turned in!  Register for the Sew-In and as  a DSMMQG member all at once!!!

Member Registration for the SEW-IN:  Deadline is Friday, January 20,

**after January 20th non-members may register

Sew-In Hours

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  Friday, January 27

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28

Optional Swaps, feel free to join one or both:

Bring 1 quilting book and choose 1 quilting book to take home

Bring 1 fat quarter and choose 1 fat quarter to take home

Please remember NO book left behind, NO fabric left behind

Bring:

               + Please remember to wear your name tag.

               + Sewing machine, tools, notions, fabrics, etc.  A chair is available, but you

                  may bring your own.

               + Personal sewing light/lamp

               + A cutting mat will be provided but please remember your rotary cutter

                  and rulers

               + Meals are not planned so please bring any meals youwant for yourself,

                  or plan to eat out. A list of nearby restaurantswill be provided.

               + If you would like you can bring snacks, appetizers, and chocolate to

                  share.

               + Coffee will be offered, and a cooler will be available, where you can keep

                  beverages

To register for the retreat by Friday, January 20, email jillmcbroom@yahoo.com or clintcrystalella@hotmail.com. 

Payment will be needed ASAP to secure your spot.

SAVE THE DATE: DSMMQG Sew-In/Retreat!

We have found a location and reserved dates for our first sew-in/quilting retreat.  Mark your calendars for Friday evening, January 27th (5 PM- TBD), and Saturday, January 28th.

Retreat at the Waukee Arts Council-- more details to come!