Hello Miami Valley Quilters' Guild!
 
This month we will have our annual quarter auction/basket raffle. If you signed up to bring a basket, please try to have it there by 6:00. Connie M is coordinating refreshments. She'd love for you to bring your favorite fall dessert or snack. Drinks will be provided. Bring a roll or two of quarters and a friend and join the fun.
 
It's going to be a full evening, so we'll plan for an extended show and tell in December. Bring your quilts and stories to share then. It's also time for annual elections of board members. Thank you to all who have served in the guild. We appreciate all of you and the work that you do and have done to make the guild a success. The Christmas mitten block challenge is still in progress. If you didn't get the template last month, they'll be available at the meeting. The blocks will be collected and raffled at the December Christmas party.
 
Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey. We've had amazing feedback and suggestions. We are still collecting those so feel free to bring it along to the meeting.
 
See you soon!
Melody H., president
 
Upcoming meetings:                                                    
November Guild Meeting – Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30pm
One of our great fundraisers for the year is back – the Basket Raffle/Quarter Auction! 
This is a great fund-raiser for our guild and a fun night for all. All baskets are donated by our members. If you weren't at the meeting and want to contribute, you can always text Sherry Gorby (937) 414-2457 to add your name. We currently have about 34 baskets and would like to have a few more, so let me know if you're interested. A sincere thank you in advance for your participation and you can always join a few friends together to create and fill a basket.
 
If you've never participated in our basket auction:

1. You need to bring a few dollars and lots of quarters (or we will have some quarters you can buy)
2. As you arrive, you will select 1 or 2 paddles to use during the auction (cost is $1 each)
3. As each basket is “presented” you decide if you want to raise your paddle(s) for a chance to win that basket.

Be sure to bring plenty of quarters! Some baskets will be a 2-quarter basket, some might be 3 or 4-quarter basket. You will need to drop the appropriate number of quarters in the tub at your table based on how many paddles you're playing.  We randomly pull a number until it matches one of the paddle numbers for a winner of the basket.

Thank you and good luck to all!
Sherry and Shari
 
December Guild Meeting – Tuesday, December 10 at 6:00pm
Join us for a festive evening of fun, food, and a wonderful time together! We are starting a little bit earlier at 6pm. Don't forget your blocks for the Christmas quilt block drive and drawing. 
 
Hospitality: 
For November, we are coordinating refreshments. She'd love for you to bring your favorite fall dessert or snack. Drinks will be provided. Please text or call me at (937) 212-0390 if you have any questions.
Thank you, Connie, Hospitality Chair

From the Vice President & Workshops: 
We have a great 2025 planned and will have all the details updated on our website by the end of November! Thank you for all the feedback in our survey. We are excited for another great year in the Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild!
 
Thank you, Mary Ann C., Vice President
 
Guild Sew-ins
Did you know regular sew-ins are held at the Fairborn Senior Center? We meet every Monday from 11am – 4pm, plus the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 11am – 4pm. If you are joining to help us sew community quilts, your entry will be free! Otherwise, the cost is $2, but if you’re a member of the Fairborn Senior Center, it’s only $1. Come join the fun!
 
Quilts of Valor
Our upcoming sew-ins are below. Please contact me by email if you plan to attend any sew-ins. 
November:

• November 20 at Crestview Baptist Church in Clayton from 10am – 3pm. Bring a lunch, as there is nothing close by.

Happy Sewing, Patty Hardin, QOV Chair
 
Sunshine ️
Just as a reminder, if you know someone who is sick, lost a loved one or could use a little cheer, please send me their name and I will gladly send a card from the guild. This is a gesture put in place to spread sunshine to our members and will be kept private. Email me at [email protected] or you can call or text me at 937-623-4934. 
 
Thank you, Barb Walthall, Sunshine Chair
 
In the Community
AccuQuilt Sale:  Mary Help of Christians Church in Fairborn has been gifted with a Accuquilt Go cutter, 18 Die cuts, 10 cutting mats, and 3 Die storage racks. They would like to sell them as a fundraiser.  We are thinking of 75% of retail price. Please contact Kim Gros (937) 361-8077 for details.

Hello Miami Valley Quilters' Guild!
 
The time is here for the February 2025 retreat sign ups. Doors will open at 5:00. If possible, please bring your completed registration form with you. You will find it here. There will be forms available for those unable to print from the website. 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.
 
Since doors are opening early, Connie has graciously offered to coordinate refreshments. If you can help bring anything, please text or call Connie at (937) 212-0390. Come and enjoy some time to visit before the meeting starts at 6:30. 
 
The Christmas block challenge will begin this month. It is a simple applique mitten block. A template and instructions will be available to pick up at the meeting. The blocks will be raffled at the December meeting. You'll receive a ticket for each completed block. No limit. The last couple of years we've had enough blocks for two winners! Have fun. We'll also plan for show and tell this month after our speaker from Sacred Threads.
 
Hope to see you there!
Melody H., president
 
Upcoming meetings:                                                   
October Guild Meeting – Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30pm
Doors open at 5pm to begin retreat registration! View all the retreat details and your form here. As a reminder any retreat and membership dues must be paid separately. October will bring a program and show from Barb Tuscari with Sacred Threads. The new venue for this amazing international quilt show is now in our backyard. It has a beautiful setting in Indianapolis! Following their presentation, we will have show and tell.

November Guild Meeting – Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30pm
One of our great fundraisers for the year is back – the Basket Raffle/Quarter Auction! All members are invited to create and donate “baskets” of items to be auctioned off throughout the night! Baskets are made in all sizes and many themes from sewing, food, wellness, etc. This is a great fundraiser for the guild to support our various activities. Be sure to bring your quarters, basket, and be ready for a night of fun!
We will send out more information about the auction next week!
 
Hospitality: 
Greetings from the hospitality committee! This month's meeting will include a casual social during retreat sign-ups to enjoy each other’s company and hopefully meet a new member or someone new to you! 
 
We thought it would be nice to have a light menu of finger foods during the social. I will be making a few finger sandwiches. If anyone is willing to bring anything, please let me know! We will also have cake and drinks. Please text or call me at (937) 212-0390 as soon as you can, if you can bring something. I will be bringing plates and napkins, so I will just need to know ahead of time to plan accordingly. 

Thank you, Connie, Hospitality Chair

From the Vice President & Workshops: 
Happy Fall, Y’all! We are in the works of planning some great trunk shows, workshops and events for 2025. However, we want to hear from you! A survey is attached, if you want to fill it out and bring it with you to the October meeting. We will also have printed copies.
 
We are also looking for someone interested in shadowing and support the workshops committee for the new year. Our committee currently includes Darlene, Jesse, and me. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or are interested! We would love to work with you.
Thank you, Mary Ann C., Vice President
 
Guild Sew-ins
Did you know regular sew-ins are held at the Fairborn Senior Center? We meet every Monday from 11am – 4pm, plus the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 11am – 4pm. If you are joining to help us sew community quilts, your entry will be free! Otherwise, the cost is $2, but if you’re a member of the Fairborn Senior Center, it’s only $1. Come join the fun!
 
Quilts of Valor
Our upcoming sew-ins are below. Please contact me by email if you plan to attend any sew-ins. 
October:

• October 3 at Sharing at Sharing Stitches in Xenia from 10am – 3pm. Bring a lunch or Super Subby’s is right across the street.
• October 16 at Crestview Baptist Church in Clayton from 10am – 3pm. Bring a lunch, as there is nothing close by.

Happy Sewing, Patty Hardin, QOV Chair
 
Sunshine ️
Just as a reminder, if you know someone who is sick, lost a loved one or could use a little cheer, please send me their name and I will gladly send a card from the guild. This is a gesture put in place to spread sunshine to our members and will be kept private. Email me at [email protected] or you can call or text me at 937-623-4934. 
 
Thank you, Barb Walthall, Sunshine Chair
 
Community Quilts
Thanks to everyone who has donated – I just delivered 30 more quilts to Hospice. I also donated 6 larger quilts to Northmont FISH which is a community-based organization in the northern Miami Valley that provides food and household items to those in need. 
 
Sadly, we learned that Jeremiah’s Letter is ceasing operation due to lack of funding. I am looking for new places to donate the larger quilts. If you know of an organization I should reach out to, please let me know. 
 
Thank you, Carol Gibson, Community Quilts Chair