Guild Calendar

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Our monthly meeting is generally held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM.
A Guild Board meeting begins at 6:00-6:30 PM (January 16, March 20, May 15, July 17, & November 20).
Join us for our programs, Show & Tell, snacks, and our friendship.

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January 16, 2025

  • Open sew at 1 PM
  • Refreshments - Mary P., Kim N., Julie T., Lorie R., Karen B, Amy R.
  • Program - Cory Krueger - Mindful Stitching: Exploring Handwork, Color, and Shape
  • Show & Tell

February 20, 2025

  • Open sew at 1 PM
  • Refreshments - Charlene AS., Heather H., Kay D., Donna F., Margaret M., Jody G
  • Program - Telene Jeffery Inspiratio  -"Remote teleconference from South Africa"
  • Show & Tell

March 20, 2025

  • Open sew at 1 PM
  • Refreshments - Windriss B., Rebecca E., Sam K., Jean S., Maggie Y., Jan K.
  • Program - Schoolhouse: Getting Inspired ("Where to search for inspiration, books, fabric, nature, friends, special occasions...")
  • Show & Tell

April 10, 2025 (rescheduled)

  • Open sew at 1 PM
  • Refreshments - Everyone brings a dish to pass
  • Program - Spring Picnic
    Spring Picnic Potluck

    • Gwen will be bringing a tray of chicken
    • Bring a dish to share. If your last name begins with…
      • A-J - Side
      • K-R - Dessert
      • S-Z - Appetizer
  • Show & Tell

May 15, 2025 (Weather Cancellation)

  • Open sew at 1 PM
  • Refreshments - Lisa F., Pat C., Pat R., Mary H., Terry G., Debby A.
  • Don't miss this opportunity to purchase some excellent fabric bargains
  • Program - Will be held on August 21, 2025
  • Show & Tell

 

June 19, 2025

  • Open sew at 1 PM
  • Refreshments - Cheryl R., Chris C., Karen K., Mary M., Jenny F.
  • Program - Marilyn Lawlet - Bag Making Journey
    • Marilyn will be talking about her journey from a quilter to a bag maker. And she will be sharing with us some valuable tips on bag making that she learned along the way.
  • Show & Tell

July 17, 2025

  • Open sew at 1 PM
  • Refreshments - Denise D., Sharon J., Heather H., Need 3 more
  • Program - Moleta - Keeping it sharp
    • Moleta a local knife sharpener & cutlery store will be talking about how to keep our tools sharp. They will also have their sharpening equipment so bring in your scissors, knives, and other bladed things (garden, etc). The fees for sharpening will vary by item being sharpened but are generally between $6-$15. Fabric scissors will be $8.00.

  • Show & Tell

August 21, 2025

  • Open sew at 1 PM
  • Refreshments - Patty O., Nancy B., Cindy S., Carol P., Need 2 more
  • Program - Marie Lenda Yoga For quilters (Owner, Lend-a Thread Quilting (longarm) & SimplYogaLLC (instructor); R-YFMT Certified Master Trainer)
    • We quilters have special needs to help keep our bodies in shape! The time we spend hunched over our machines can cause stress on our muscles and be painful. Please join me and actively participate as we discover ways to avoid the aches and pains
      of quilting and stay strong and flexible through yoga. (poses will be sitting or standing, and should be able to be done by our members)
    • Yoga for Quilters handout

Marie Lenda- yogo instructor

  • Show & Tell

September 11, 2025 - Come and preview baskets and purchase tickets at 5:30 pm.
The meeting and auction begins at 6:30 pm. Ticket prices: 6 tickets for $5.00 or a measured armful for $20.00.

  • Volunteers are needed at 1PM to help set up for the "IT SALE" - No open sew this day
  • Refreshments - Gail L., Kim H., Cory K., Sharon P., Need 2 More
  • It’s that time of the year. "The It Sale" - Make It/Bake It/Grow It/Sew It Auction Fundraiser
  • As a Reminder….Items can be dropped off Today through Monday September 8th 7am-7 pm. You can leave on the front porch if no one is home. (books and perishables and large thing please bring that night)
    Sale date is our September meeting, 9/11.
  •  in the past, Amy R. is the drop off point.
  • Show & Tell

October 16, 2025

  • Open sew at 1 PM
  • Refreshments - Dawn T., Liz., Lori R., Brenda B. Need 3 more
  • Program - Gwen will teach us how to use Fabric Painting Pencils for our quilting/sewing projects. We will even get to try it out that night.
  • Show & Tell

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 20, 2025

  • Open sew at 1 PM
    • QVC-build a block
    • AccuQuit Go - 8" cube and 21/2" strip dieswill be available
    • Personal projects
    • Card stock and fabric will also be available to make cards for our Sunshine Committee
    • Don't forget that irons and ironing boards are on site
  • Refreshments - Jane K., Carol G., Linda S., Jenny F., Need 2 more volunteers
  • Program - Sewing machine general maintenance

  • Not only do we need to keep our bodies and minds healthy, but we also need to keep our sewing machines healthy. Come learn some basic techniques to keep our machines running in good health.
  • Please bring a few dollars to help our Christmas family.
  • Show & Tell
  • Please bring any extra change and cash for our Christmas donation fund.
  • ****Also, please bring a non-expired canned good to this meeting. All items will be donated to the Oconomowoc Food Pantry.

 

December 11, 2025

  • Open sew at 1 PM
  • Refreshments - EVERYONE brings snacks and treats to share and for our special Christmas families
  • Program - Cookies & Gift Wrapping for our Christmas Family
    Also, please bring wrapping paper, tape, ribbons, and gift labels.
  • Show & Tellbasket