Block of the Month

 

This year's Block of the Month is "Be My Neighbor" by Moda.  It is a 16-block pattern with 16 different house patterns for a total size of 68" x 84".  Cost for guild members is $15 for the year.  Each monthly guild meeting you will receive 1 or 2 new block patterns and when you bring in  your finished block(s) your name will be entered into a drawing  to win a prize.

Discovery Days

 

Discovery Days class meetings are held at the Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall, 100 East Street, Auburn.

 

Discovery Day Teachers Are Needed!

If you have a skill or class you can teach, or an idea for a small project, please contact Melody Peters (Discovery Days Chairperson) or send an email to discovery@foothillquilters.org.  Wall hangings, table runners, and other small projects that can be completed in one class time are the most popular, but we’ve also enjoyed art quilt techniques such as fabric collages and fabric painting. 

 

How to Sign Up for a Class

The primary means of signing up is at the Discovery Days table during guild meetings. You will pay the $10 fee at that time to ensure your spot. If the class is full, you will be placed on a waiting list.  In all cases, your payment must be received prior to the class start date. Note: You are only guaranteed a place in the class after your registration and payment are received!  When you attend the class, you get your money back.  Otherwise, it is a donation to the guild.

If you can’t sign up in person, email  or call the Discovery Day chairperson.

 

Payment Options 

Members, $10 for each class, or as noted with the class description.

Non-members, $15 for each class or as noted.

 

There are two ways to pay for the class(es):

1. In person at a guild meeting - you may pay with either cash or a check.  

2. Mailing a check:  First, let the Discovery Days Chairperson know you are sending a check. Make out a check to “FQG” and mail it to Foothill Quilters Guild, P.O. Box 5653, Auburn CA 95604.  Note that it’s for Discovery Day classes, and list the class date(s).

 

 

Activities

UFO Challenge

The 2024-2025 UFO program will run for 10 months, from August 2024 through June 2025 (there will be none due in December).

 

To participate, just make a numbered list of 10 eligible UFOs. Eligible items are: quilts, wall hangings, table runners, art pieces, and placemat sets. Projects must be completed for entry into the monthly drawing. Ineligible items are: Community Service, Discovery Days, and Workshop projects. Bring your list and $20 to the UFO table at a Guild meeting.  It’s not too late to start now, we’ll prorate the cost.

 

And to make it easier for you to plan ahead, these projects will be due:  October #4; November #6; January #3; February #8; March #9; April #7; May #1 and lastly June #2.

 

We are also starting something new - New Project Planning: Track your progress on NEW projects. Stop by our table for more details.

 

Sew ON! We look forward to seeing your completed UFOs at Show and Tell.  Please join us!

Sharon Ross & Coral Black

Workshops

The Foothill Quilters Guild regularly presents lectures and workshops by a variety of quilters and nationally known speakers. 
Our lecture program takes place during our monthly meetings; workshops are held the following day.

 

Fees: Fees are $50 for a one-day workshop; members of other guilds are welcome at any class that is not full. Payment is due at the time of registration. Fees are refundable up to 7 days prior to the workshop; after that, refunds will only be made if the vacancy can be filled.

Class Location:  Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall, 100 East Street, Auburn
Time:  Workshops are from 9am-3:30pm.
Registration:  Please use this REGISTRATION FORM to sign up for a class.  If a workshop is full, a waiting list will be created.

Supply lists can be found with the information for each teacher.
For more information, please contact:  Beth Donley 916 591-4882. 

 

Quilt Camp - April 6-11, 2025

Our annual Quilt Retreat is held at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center, Lake Tahoe. 

Dates:  Sunday-Friday, April 6-11, 2025
Camp hours:  4pm Sunday, through 11am Friday. 
Cost:  The cost for members is $660. This includes a shared room with private bath, 14 meals, and the sewing room, Dobbins Hall. The beautiful scenery and wonderful camaraderie are free. 

Sign-ups:  We will be taking applications at the July meeting. The application will  be available at the meeting and must be accompanied by your check for $330 to secure your spot. Please complete it with your room mate and table mate requests. Please decide in advance the names of those friends.  There are 32 spaces available. The remainder of the fee will be due by January 2, 2025.

Contact:  For more information, contact Judie Pieper peiperpeople@gmail.com ph 916 337 0617 or Lynn Zacharias lzacharias90@gmail.com ph 530 906 5523

 

APPLICATION FOR APRIL 2025 CAMP

Bunco Event

 

Our next Bunco event will be in October 2025.  Stay tuned for more information.

CHALLENGE 2025:  Quilted Hugs of Gratitude

Our Guild Challenge is “Quilted Hugs of Gratitude”.  This is a wonderful opportunity to be of service to those who have served us.  Please join us in honoring veterans, active duty, and Gold Star families for their commitment and service to our country.   These patriotic, gifted quilts will be made by members of FQG.   It is the sincere hope of FQG that the quilts will provide recognition, comfort, and healing to the service member or their family.

 

Logistics

• To be included in the Challenge, completed quilts must be entered into our May 3-4, 2025 quilt show.

• Completed quilts will be brought by the Challenge Committee to the May 12 FQG meeting

• Quilts may be any size

• Quilts should have a patriotic theme; however, any color combination is acceptable.

• Pattern of your choice

• Quilts may have been made during any time frame, in new condition.

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  Quilts will be donated to various recipients in the local area, to be determined.

   

   

Quilt Show - May 3-4, 2025

 

Location:  Auburn Veteran's Memorial Hall, 100 East Street, Auburn

Time:  10-5 Saturday, 10-4 Sunday

Cost:  $10

Activities:  Raffle Baskets, Door Prizes, Quilts, Vendors

(we will encourage our attendees to enjoy one of the local restaurants for lunnch)

 

ENTERING THE SHOW  

1.  Download the Information Sheet.  It has requirements and procedures for
entering the show, category descriptions, and other important information.

2.  Submit your application online by CLICKING HERE.

3.  Submit the required pictures of the maker and the quilt.

4.  Complete the Layout form (to assist in laying out the show).

5.  Sew a paper label to each of your entries.  Paper Labels are fillable, 4 to a page.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

• Application deadline:  Friday, March 14, 2025
• Turn in ALL quilts for the show:  Thursday, May 1, from 8:30am and 9:30am
• Judging done:  Thursday, May 1
• Quilt show setup:  Friday, May 2
• Quilt show:  Saturday & Sunday, May 3-4
• Pick up quilts after the show:  Sunday, May 4, between 5pm and 6pm

 

Country Store - finished for 2024

Our Country Store is now a separate event, not associated with the Quilt Show.

Date and Time:  Saturday, June 29, 10 am to 4 pm

Location:  Upstairs at the Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall, 100 East Street, Auburn

Sign up to sell:  No later than June 10

Bring and disperse items to sell:  Saturday, June 29, 8 am to 9 am

Pick up unsold items:  Saturday, June 29, 4:15 pm to 5 pm

Required in order to sell:  Participant Agreement, complete Inventory List, and all items with individual price tags attached

Download "Guidelines" for more detailed information about how to pepare and what to expect when selling at the Country Store.