February e-news

Hello Miami Valley Quilt Guild,
 
I'm excited to see all of you this month. We have a lot of ground to cover before the meeting so we will open the doors at 5:00. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be provided. Feel free to bring some cookies or snacks to share. We will start promptly at 6:30 and begin the meeting with Show and Tell this month!
 
Yearly dues can be paid this month. If you are able, please download the form online and have it filled out to expedite the process. If you are attending retreat, you will need to pay your dues to attend retreat.
 
Our 2025 Retreat is fast approaching. Meals for retreat can be ordered at the February meeting. This will be your last opportunity to order food. The purchased meals include Saturday, Sunday and Monday lunches. Soup will be provided Saturday and Sunday evenings. There will be a sign-up sheet if you would like to bring soup for one of the evening meals.
 
The Retreat committee will be meeting at 5:00 before the regular meeting starts. 
 
We're excited to be hosting a speaker this month. See below for information and details about the classes she will be sharing.
 
As a reminder, our meetings are scent free. Thank you for your cooperation. 
 
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Melody H., President
 
Upcoming meetings:
February Guild Meeting – Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30pm
Kathy Gordon from Kwilty Pleasures will be joining us for a lecture and trunk show! Kathy is an Ohio native from Blacklick. She'll be sharing her lecture "My 30 Year Quilting Journey...A Modern Traditionalist Path". A Kwilty Pleasure, by Kathy's definition is, anything fabric or fiber that puts a smile on your face and fills your creative soul with pleasure! She will host the workshop on “de-stashing and color values” the following day.
 
March Guild Meeting – Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30pm
Kathy Gordon from Kwilty Pleasures will back back for a different lecture and trunk show! Kathy is an Ohio native from Blacklick. She'll be sharing her lecture "Let's Get Wonky", showing you transformations of traditional blocks - making them WONKY. She will be host the “Plaidish” workshop  the following day.
 
From the Vice President & Workshops: 
We are still taking sign-ups for our February and March workshops with Kathy Gordon from Kwilty Pleasures. In February she will be leading a workshop on "de-stashing and color values", plus pre-cutting for our March workshop. In March, she will be leading a workshop on the pattern Plaidish Quilt. This great opportunity is only $40 to sign-up for both workshops combined, $50 for non-members! We’d love to have you join – check out more details on the website calendar. 
 
Thank you, Debbie M., Vice President
 
Quilt Retreat: 
Lunch order forms are available and due by February 11 if you’d like to have lunch delivered for Saturday, Sunday or Monday of the retreat. It would be appreciated if you could print and fill out the form ahead of the meeting. You can turn into the retreat table at the guild meeting. The forms, what to pack checklist and all current retreat information can be found here. 
 
Remember, if you plan to stay at the hotel, you will need to make your reservation with the hotel directly.
 
Don’t forget, if you are still interested in joining the retreat, please contact Carol Gibson at [email protected], she will reach out with any available spots as they open up!
 
Thank you, Retreat Committee
 
Membership: 
It’s that time of year to pay our dues for 2025. You can find your membership form to print and fill out here. You can mail your membership form and $25 fee or pay in person at an upcoming meeting. This email list will be updated after the February meeting to only include our members, and we will update our member directory to have available in March. Reach out if you have any issues or questions.
 
Thank you, Debbie B., Membership chair
 
Petal Party Sew-along and Round Robin Challenge:
Interested in our group challenge for the year?! Check out all the details on our website here and reach out to Mary Ann for more details or for any help connecting with an existing group! 
 
Quilts of Valor: 
Our monthly sew-ins are on hold still in February. We will resume in March. If you have a quilt that you have done the binding or longarmed and have it finished, please bring to the February meeting. If you are still working on it, please stop by to let me know! Please contact me by email if you have any questions. 
 
Happy Sewing, Patty Hardin, QOV Chair
  
In and Around the Community
Antique Quilt Show – Every Friday and Saturday from January 17 through March 1 12pm-5pm, you can see this quilt show featuring 30+ antique and vintage handmade quilts at the Historic Meeting Hours at Mill Street Grains and Gatherings. Address is 20 Mill Street, Utica Ohio 43080. Cost is $8 per person for the show and a tour and tasting at Mill St. Distillery.