Saturday I leave for Germany with my Grandsons

Quilt In Joy — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:21:04 +0000

and while I’m gone there is much happening at Quilt in Joy . . .

Hi Quilters,

Thank you for your support this past year, our daughter is safely in Germany now with her husband and waiting for her sons. The long year of service in Afghanistan is over, but for many others just starting.

The Afghanistan project to create quilts for children is continuing - Liss reports that over 340 quilts have been sent and if you haven’t donated, see the website for details.

These people are very poor and cold in the winter. We’re doing our part to keep them warm and spread some old fashioned goodness.

September 1st you can start dropping the quilts off again at Quilt in Joy.

Amy & I at Ohare (hour layover)

Sincerely,

Kathi Dayon & The QIJ Team
Quilt in Joy, Inc.

September is Busy!

Barb’s Mocha Merinque Quilt

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Two Quilt Shows and a

Shop Hop

A Week in the Country Shop Hop

13 shops this year, including Rockford

Sept 15 - 19th

stop in for your free passport.

Northwest Suburban Quilt Guild Show

Prairie Stone Sports Center, Hoffman Estates September 18 & 19th

www.nsqg.net

Country Quilters of McHenry Quilt Show

September 26 & 27th

McHenry Country College, Crystal Lake

Beginning Quilters - Block of the Month

We are targeting you for a three month holiday table runner that starts in September. Each month you’ll receive a pattern, demo and kit for $5.00. No sewing at the shop. Learn new skills and create!

See the dates on our schedule and call to register.

Quilting Hint . . from Sue and Liss:

Recycle styrofoam trays (they won’t go anywhere in the landfill) and use them for small pieces while working on a project. You can even stick a pin through the pieces and into the tray to secure them.