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Book reviews by Kathleen Day, guild librarian Hello, readers! Our library continues to get treasures in, from buying readers’ recommendations to generous donors. Here are just a few: Modern Quilt Bible by Elizabeth Betts Published just last year, this book introduces the reader to the aesthetics and skills needed to …
January 25, 2022: The Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild is anticipating a great 2022 filled with informative AND fun guild meetings and new programs. We will begin by having Theresa Gallup provide a wonderful program at both the day and night meetings. Theresa states on her website that the kimono is …
We have big news in the OPQG Library! We have added 200 new titles to our library in the past month and our library now has more than 1,100 books. Each book has something to offer—inspiration, instruction, patterns, news of quilting in other places, quilt history, and other cultures. The …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild to host Quilts of Valor presentation SPRINGFIELD, MO, USA—The Patriotic Piecemakers of Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild will be hosting a Quilts of Valor event to provide local veterans with a hand-made quilt to say “thank you” for all they unselfishly gave. The event …
July 27 and 28- Star Struck Program presented by guild members Topic—History of star blocks accompanied by a member trunk show of quilts with stars, all varieties and in all sizes. All guild members are encouraged to bring their star quilts to create a great show. Please contact Mary Loker …
The program for our August 24, 2021, day and evening meetings will be provided by our Saturday Strippers group. Additional information will be posted here when available.
July 26-27, 2022 Susan Cleveland (well-known national and international quilting expert) Susan’s Website—PiecesBeWithYou.com Topic—My Eclectic Quilt Pageant is a lecture and trunk show for both day and evening meetings Join one of the world’s most enthusiastic personalities for ooos, aaaahs, and laughter to learn a plethora of tips to increase …
October 26–27, 2021 Kelly Cline from Lawrence, Kans. Kelly’s Website KellyClineQuilting.com Topic—Quilting Vintage lecture and trunk show presented at both the morning and evening meetings Kelly’s passion is turning ordinary antique linens and quilts into heirloom pieces, completely on a long arm machine. She’ll have a show-and-tell and talk about …
On Tuesday, June 21, 2021, Theresa Ward of Always Quilts presented programs during both our daytime and evening meetings. Her presentation and truck show was different for each meeting. The first program, String Quilts, consisted of a huge collection of amazing scrappy string quilts. Attendees learned about different foundations for …
American Legion Post 1214 will be hosting a Trivia Night and Silent Auction as a fundraising effort for the nonprofit groups OPQG Patriotic Piecemakers, who make Quilts of Valor quilts for lcoal veterans, and American Legion Post 1214, on August 5, 2021. The trivia night & silent auction fundraiser will …