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January: Shawn’s Sewing Center Shawn Williams, owner of Shawn’s Sewing Center in Springfield, will be the speaker/presenter at the January guild meetings. His topic is TBD at this time. Shawn’s Sewing Center was our Gold Sponsor for our 2022 OPQG Show and will again be our Gold Show Sponsor for …
It’s 1,500 yards of quilty gorgeousness! On May 2, 2023, members from Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild accepted a 1,500-yard fabric donation from The Quilted Cow valued at $19,450! This is the third time The Quilted Cow, owned by Jennifer Todd and located in Branson West, Mo., has donated a large …
OPQG volunteers had a great day at the Nixa Chamber of Commerce expo, NIXPO! We sold two quilts, several handmade items from the show boutique inventory, a few new precuts and lots of $5.00 scrap bags. At $5 each or five for $20, we sold nearly 100 of the fabric …
It is with great sorrow to learn of the passing of Joseph E. Haik. Joseph was born June 5, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri, where he lived his whole life. Joe was a father, a grandfather, and a lifelong businessman who served over two years in the Army reserves. The 10th …
Jennifer Todd of The Quilted Cow generously donated 2,000 yards of first-quality quilting fabric to our community quilts initiative! The donation, worth over $25,900, was presented on February 10, 2023, to members of our Community Quilts Group. The Quilted Cow was a Silver show sponsor during our fall ’22 OPQG …
“As I recall, it all [Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild] started with about seven or so ladies sitting around a kitchen table. They first met at Wesley United Methodist Church, and as the guild grew and a new president took over, meetings were held at various churches and venues until we …
OPQG member, Barbara H., developed a passion for making quilts from men’s slightly worn shirts. Before retirement, she was employed at an Arkansas Welcome Center. It allowed her to see and visit hundreds of tourists each day. A truck driver that dropped by about three times a week became one …
Jennifer Todd of The Quilted Cow generously donated 1,000 yards of first-quality quilting fabric to our community quilts initiative! The donation, worth over $13,000, was presented on November 1, 2022, (pictured) to Karen Stanley, Community Quilts c0-chair; Paula Johnson, Patriotic Piecemakers group chair and board vice chair; Barbara Harmon, board …
Winter is here! Cold months mean there is no requirement to get outside to do yardwork. We have the books you need for hand sewing and other new skills! Boro & Sashiko, Harmonious Imperfection by Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsbysd Boro is the ancient Japanese art of mending and Sashiko refers to …
The Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild is anticipating a great 2022 filled with informative AND fun guild meetings and new programs. We begin by having Theresa Gallup provide a wonderful program on Tuesday, January 25th, during both the day and night meetings. Theresa states on her website that the kimono is …