President's Message.

Hi Fellow Quilters,

I would like to bring you up to date on the fabrics and etc. that we received  from Marlene Adams. I have now finished going through the fabrics. I called Gerry and she is going to pick up the rest of the fabric I separated for  community quilts. I have five boxes of freebies for the next meeting. I have to say there are some very good items for you to choose from. I have given  lots of fat quarters to Mary Ann and more to come. I have two very large  piles to iron and get them ready for her. That leaves only the books to go  through and then I am done. Some will go to Mary Ann and some to the  library. I feel good that all our members will benefit from this wonderful  donation we have received. 

Just a reminder for December… If you want to participate and have more  fun at our holiday party, remember to bring your small quilt (18x22 inches)  and also your holiday gift (about ten dollars) for the exchange game. I hope  everyone is looking forward to this party as much as I am. 

Then comes January and the Installation Luncheon. This is being held the  Third Saturday of the month. We still have to have a business meeting and  that will be a short meeting on the second Saturday of the month. It will be a  combined board and business meeting. Then we start all over again for  2014. 

                                                      Happy Quilting,     
                                                                          Barbara

CHECKLIST for DECEMBER 

□ Nametag (or pay 25¢). 
□ Checkbook for Membership renewal, Luncheon signup ($30) and Programs 
□ Library books to return 
□ Cash for door prizes 
□ Exchange Fabric solid (Teal) 2½” strips 
□ Refreshments (A - E) 
□ Challenge Quilt 
□ $10 Gift for “Chinese Auction” 
□ Blocks for Community Quilts, Finished Community Tops/Quilts or Cot Sheets 
□ Quilts for Show & Help

REMINDER  I
 
 Don’t forget to write your quilting history and include a photo if you like, 1-2 pages, and send to Diane Wong at dianed48@aol.com or just bring it typed to the next meeting in December. Photos are wonderful.  So far I've received very interesting and creative stories from Betty Roxborough, Lois Erickson, Flo Dence, Phyllis Salt, and Joan Vigil. Describe how you became 
interested in quilting, a quilting experience you'll always remember or maybe how your family was involved with sewing which evolved into your quilting. 
 
 Thanks, 
Diane Wong

REMINDER  II
 
 Luncheon tickets are $30.00 and should be paid at the December meeting so Mary Ann can get a count for her meals.  

 Thanks, 
Diane Wong

Next Meeting 
Saturday - December 14, 2013

 DECEMBER Program

 Holiday Party "Pachanga" 
Come prepared to have fun with the Chinese Auction and  then some other fun things: eat, drink, laugh,  sing and dance. 
 
Holiday Quilt Challenge: 
Display your choice of Holiday Extravaganza between Halloween through Valentine's Day. Maximum quilt size 18" x 22" (fat quarter size). Come ready to vote on your favorite Holiday Quilt. 

More Information . . .

Watch Brazilian Quilt Show Video that Déda Maldonado presented last meeting .


Also don't miss the opportunity to see it in person "The Florida Keys Experience"  by  The Miami Art Quilters, that was part of this Brazilian Show, will be at 2 places.


DECEMBER  20        and        JANUARY  2014
at The Key Largo                                  at The Islamorada

More Information . . .