October e-news

A Note from our President
Hello Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild! It's hard to believe we're already in October. This weather has been phenomenal! 

This month Brian McCoy, The Redneck Quilter™, returns with a new lecture and trunk show for our October meeting. His QOV themed class will be held Friday and Saturday after the meeting to hopefully accommodate those who can't normally attend a Wednesday class.

We will hold our annual Board elections at the October meeting. Our voted positions are President, Vice president, Treasurer and Secretary. Thank you Kim for giving such a great overview of each position at the September Quarter Auction. :) We need to fill multiple positions at this time:

• President—runs meetings and supports the Committees.
• Vice President—schedules speakers and meeting activities. This is a great job for two people to tag team. The speaker schedule for 2026 is already set to give you time to settle into the position.
• Hospitality Chair—organizes refreshments for our meetings, usually three or four times a year.

Please feel free to ask for more information. Thank you to all who have served.

We are so thankful that a group of ladies has stepped up to take over Quilts of Valor from Patty Hardin. Please keep Patty in your thoughts and prayers as she continues her recovery.

Our Christmas raffle block pattern was given out last month. If you were not there or did not receive one "click here" for the pattern. Blocks will be gathered at the December meeting and raffled. You will receive one ticket for each block you submit.

The doors will open at 5:00 before this month’s meeting for February retreat registration. It would be very helpful if you would print your registration form and bring it filled out to expedite sign ups.

I'm sorry we haven't had time for show and tell. Once again it's going to be a very full meeting. We will have more time for show and tell in November and December.

See you soon!
Melody H., President

Upcoming Events
The website calendar is updated through the end of the year. Join us for a two-day workshop with the Redneck Quilter™ for only $45. The workshop will be Friday, October 17 - Saturday, October 18. This is a QOV themed pattern and the supply list will be provided upon registration.

We are excited to have Alicia Thomas from the Virginia Quilt Museum in Dayton, VA scheduled for our November meeting to share her lecture on “History of Quilting.” Her visit was originally planned for May, but she was ill and had to cancel.

Our December meeting will be our annual holiday potluck dinner. Start planning your favorite recipe and prepare for a handmade gift exchange. As mentioned by Melody, turn in your Christmas ornament blocks at the December meeting for a chance to win the raffle.

Thank you, Debbie M., Vice President

Sewing and Quilt Expo–Sharonville/Cincinnati
The MVQG participates biannually in the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in Sharonville to recruit new members and to sell raffle tickets for our Quilt Show Raffle Quilt. To do this, we need your help in our booth. Please check the schedule here and email [email protected] to sign up to help in the booth.

To get the $900+ vendor booth for FREE, we need to provide a number of volunteers for the Expo as well. Please click here to read about volunteer opportunities and sign up with the Expo. Volunteering gets you free entry to the show.

Contact Stephanie W. at the quilt show email above or call with any questions.

Quilting FUN-da-MENTALs: Winter 2026 Retreat
The time is here for the February 2026 retreat sign ups! Doors will open at 5:00 before this month’s meeting. If possible, bring your completed registration form with you. You will find it here. We will have forms for those unable to print in advance. You will also need your $50 cash or check payment to reserve your spot. Spots fill up quickly so plan to attend or send your form and money with a friend to ensure a seat. For hotel information please see a retreat committee member.

Additional Opportunities
Many of you remember that we had Barb Triscari from the Sacred Threads International Quilt Show as a speaker. The show debuts in Indianapolis this year. It will be bi-annually on the opposite years that we hold our own quilt show. This year it runs from the day before Halloween to the Marine Corp ball (October 30–March 9). It has wonderful artists from around the globe. If you have never participated behind the scenes, I encourage you to call me asap at 724-757-7012. We still have spots left for volunteers. As a volunteer you get free admission to the show. You work a morning or afternoon shift and are free to roam the rest of the day. We would like to support the show as a way of giving back to the arts community and our fellow quilters. Grab a friend and see me for a day of making memories. Thanks, Mary Ann Clifford