Each year several of the OLB group travels to Tucson for their quilt show. Some of us even stay overnight & visit quilt stores. We also play games using "fat quarters".
It doesn't take much to entertain our group!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
TUCSON QUILT SHOWS
Each year several of the OLB group travels to Tucson for their quilt show. Some of us even stay overnight & visit quilt stores. We also play games using "fat quarters".
It doesn't take much to entertain our group!
ROSIE'S OR BUST!
The OLB travels to Rosie's Calico Cupboard fabric store as often as possible. We try to go at least once a year.
Rosie's is located in San Diego, CA. You can visit her web site at:
Rosie carries all the best fabrics and at affordable prices. On this trip (shown) I paid an average of $7.79 a yard for my fabric. I added all the fabric I bought, two nights in the motel split 4 ways, and meals (I didn't pay for gas because I drove my car). NOT BAD!
HEALTH FAIR AT BANNER THUNDERBIRD
OLB supplies comfort quilts to Banner Thunderbird's Pediatric ER & Pediatric Ward. In 2007 we gave them just short of 800 quilts to hand out to children who are scared or under stress. In 2006, OLB participated in Banner's Health Fair. We had a booth showing the quilts we make and give away. The clown quilt hanging in our booth was made by Linda A.
OLB VISITS HELPING HANDS
Our last Charity day spent with Helping Hands was in 2006.
Helping Hands has wonderful "stations" set up for the workers.
On an average Charity Day, Helping Hands has 45 show up.
A lot of visiting takes place!
And, a LOT of work gets done.
Helping Hands has wonderful "stations" set up for the workers.
On an average Charity Day, Helping Hands has 45 show up.
A lot of visiting takes place!
And, a LOT of work gets done.
Lunch comes after work & we're usually ready to eat.
Another productive and enjoyable day with new friends.
Another productive and enjoyable day with new friends.
APRIL QUILT CAMP
April Quilt Camp will be from the 19th till the 27th. You are welcome to come for part or all of it, but I need you to sign up now. Send me an email or let me know at the next OLB. This year, instead of a comfort quilt for each day you are there, you'll be asked to put a border on one or two twin charity quilts. The borders are ready to be sewn & put on. You will also be responsible for one dinner for the group & your own snacks & drinks. I need one person to bring breakfast stuff and one to bring lunch stuff. There's room for 10.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
SHARED CHARITY DAY AT BIG BUG QUILTERS
Mary Y. is the leader of the Bug Bug Creek Quilters charity group.A couple of times a year, gas prices permitting, our OLB group travels to Mayer, AZ for a shared charity day.
We share techniques & have a wonderful day of laughing & quilting.
Our group loves "road trips"!
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