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Pieceful News
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Newsletter for Ladies of the Lakes Quilters of Lakeland, Inc.
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March, 2025
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We meet on the Third Thursday of the month at First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, Florida
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NOTES: Please remember this is a fragrance free meeting space.
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MARCH SWAP
Bring your pillow swap to the March Meeting. If you did not sign up, don't worry, bring your pillow in an unmarked bag and put it on the back table marked "Swap".
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12-Second Saturday Bionic Gear Bag with Patty
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10-Second Saturday Class Attic Window with Pam
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Thank you to those who participated in the bus trip and the ladies luncheon last month. Both outings were so much fun!
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Welcome New/Returning Members
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February 15-Karan Slinker
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Now is the time to start bringing in your boutique items for our upcoming quilt show. Bring them in to the meeting and place them on table labeled "Quilt Show Boutique Items". Items to bring in now are: fabric, notions, small items to sell, books, magazines.
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Second Saturday Date Changes
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The Second Saturday Charity Sewalong in June (14th) has been swapped to July Second Saturday (12th). The Free Motion Second Saturday Class with Kimberly originally scheduled for July12th has been swapped to the June Second Saturday, June 14th.
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This month's fat quarter drawing is Strawberries/Reds Bring in a fat quarter, and if your ticket is drawn, you go home with a fat quarter bundle. See Diane Bishop at the back table to turn in your fat quarter(s). Fat Quarter drawing for April is Bunnies/Pastels
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APRIL SECOND SATURDAY CLASS (APRIL 12) MAKE A BIONIC GEAR BAG WITH PATTY. Details on the event calendar. Supply list on the ByLaws/Forms tab of the website or tap the button below.
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2025 Sewing and Quilt Expo is in the bag! Thank you to those that volunteered at our booth. A huge thank you to the setup and tear down crew, Steve, Teddy, Marcie, Peggy and Louise. You are appreciated!. The Opportunity Quilt was well received and we made $700! Good work! If you have not yet picked up your tickets, please see Marcie at the back table at the meeting. Tickets are $25 for 30 tickets.
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LOUISE'S CHARITY CORNER
There have been suggestions of donating some of our quilts to the fire department here in Lakeland. I have made several inquiries that I'd like to report to you. I visited a local fire station and they kindly declined, saying that sort of thing had to go through the main office. I contacted the main office and was told that their focus is on fire extinguish, and that families that need support are referred to the Red Cross. I contacted the local Red Cross chapter in Winter Haven and they declined also, referring me to online (which is monetary donations only) and main office. The main office declined also saying that storage of physical items is the issue. So, for now, the fire department and/or Red Cross are unable to accept our quilt donations. We have a number of organizations that do accept our lovely creations so your contribution is greatly appreciated.
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This Month's Class
Thread painting a Cardinal with Becky Erdman
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This class is only $30 (plus kit $18 paid directly to Becky at Class time-see calendar event description for details). SUPPLY LIST IS BELOW. GUILD IS PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING FROM THE SUPPLY LIST: BATTING, MUSLIN, PLASTIC HOOP, BACKGROUND FABRIC, BROWN TREE BARK FABRIC, HEAT N BOND. COME JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY! A light lunch will also be provided.
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THERE ARE STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE. PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE WEBSITE Non-Members are welcome to join us for an additional $10 non member fee paid in cash at the time of the class.
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APRIL CLASS
Rainbow Sun. Invert a Mariner's Compass block and improv piece the background for a striking mini quilt, using up all your smallest scraps in the process. Class cost is only $30. Bring our own supply fabric, or there will be an additional kit available with materials to make this small quilt/wall hanging available to purchase for an additional $10 to be paid in cash at the class. Non-members are free to join us for an additional $10 non member fee paid in cash at the class. Sign up on the Website. Supply List is available on the website under Bylaws/Forms tab or click the button below for the supply list.
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Meet our Guest Speakers/Upcoming Guild Meetings
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Becky Erdman is an art quilter who loves to share her passion for quilting with others. Specializing in thread painting, her quilts have moved and inspired people for years. Becky is a national award winning quilter, as well as an art quilt teacher who brings her love of creativity to her students. Becky's lecture is titled, "Hanging on by a Thread."
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Sylvia Schaefer has been quilting since 2007. Her PhD in marine science often inspires her quilt designs, both directly and indirectly. Her quilts and patterns have been published in magazines both online and in print. Her work has been exhibited and won awards regionally and nationally.
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I love everything that has to do with textiles…from designing fabrics and quilt patterns, piecing quilts, teaching classes and longarming for clients. Wool and Cotton Applique, Rug Hooking and Cross Stitching are also a part of my soul. I’m drawn to primitive pieces creating a warm and cozy place to gather, sharing a meal with family and friends.
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Quilters of Lakeland, Inc.
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