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By Diann Eisman When asked by Dianne Davis to write a tip we could share on the quilt website, my first thought was, “What can I possibly share that all of you gifted quiltmaker’s wouldn’t already know?” But on further reflection, I thought of something I am currently doing. Not …
By Vicki Brunk You wouldn’t think there are that many styles/choices when it comes to binding, but there are. 2 1/2″ and 2 1/4″ French folded are the most popular. The strips are sewn together at 90-degree angles and folded (long way) right sides together and pressed. Seams between strips …
by Terri Davis I joined the Piecemakers in 2014 and didn’t know how much being a member of “our” guild would become a big part of my life. I’ve always been drawn to volunteer in some way in my community, first with my children’s schools, being a Court Appointed Special …
Through the ages, quilts have been an integral part of telling stories about the people who create them and those who use them. The story they tell teaches us how people have lived and about the textiles and resources available. They have, and still do, tell messages of political opinions; …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPRINGFIELD, MO, USA— Marcia Clark, board chair of Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild, announces a first-of-its-kind, Quilter’s Bazaar. The event will take place at the OPQG facility located at 2738 S Campbell Ave., Springfield, Mo, 65807, in the Village Shopping Center, on September 25-26, 2020, from 9:00 am …
OPQG is now part of AmazonSmile! Your prices on Amazon stay the same but OPQG will receive a donation of every qualified purchase. How does AmazonSmile work? When first visiting AmazonSmile, customers are prompted to select a charitable organization from over one million eligible organizations. In order to browse or …
We were excited to be part of Guild Buzz with Bonnie, a Facebook live event that featuring Bonnie Browning from the American Quilters Society interviewing our own Mary Loker. Here’s the video from that event.
The Baby Quilt Group Chairs Sandy Sutton and Bobbi Thorne had been busy cutting and organizing baby quilt kits for the Sew-In held on January 10, 2020. Fourteen sewing machines were humming along for the day-long event. Some members stopped by and picked up kits to be sewn at home. …