The May, 2012, BBQG Newsletter may be downloaded by clicking here.
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For information about the Brazos Bluebonnet Quilt Guild and location of member meetings, please see the information webpage.
Posted 11/21/11 - Below is the 2012 BBQG Membership Application, in either MS Word format or Adobe .pdf format for your convenience. If you mail your completed form and payment before Jan. 1, 2012, the payment will not be deposited until Jan. 1. Remember, registrants for the Winter Retreat must submit their 2012 membership form and payment before making their final payment for the retreat (due January 10).
2012 BBQG Membership Application (in MS Word format)
2012 BBQG Membership Application (in Adobe Acrobat Reader .pdf format)
If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, please visit the Adobe website for a free download.
Please scroll down this page. There is a great deal of information below.
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SUMMER RETREAT
The Summer Quilt Retreat will be held June 22 – 24, 2012, at Heartland Retreat Center near Brenham. Cost this year is $190.00 . A $50.00 deposit, completion of a registration form, and Guild membership is required at registration. The balance will be due by the May 8, 2012, Guild meeting. Registration is limited to 24 people.
Sewing stations will be set up in Mt. Olive Chapel. Accommodations are in the Sunflower House and Annex. Meals include dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Meals are served in the dining room attached to the sewing area. The housing units have a kitchen area with a stove, refrigerator, coffeemaker , and microwave oven. A snack area will also be set up in the area off the sewing room.
Please contact a member of the Summer Retreat Committee if you have questions: Deb D., Peggy M., Rowena R. or Sue S.
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A short video about the use of smart/cell phones and their effect on posture was on CBS This Morning on 1/19/12. Since much of this information could also apply to piecers/quilters, and exercises are suggested, here is the link: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7395635n&tag=mncol;lst;1
Block of the Month patterns are kept on the BOM Patterns page. Due on June 12 - Four Corners - page one; page two. Makes a 9" finished block.
The Library was updated as of January, 2012. Missing books are listed.
The Bees list was current as of January, 2012.
The "Links" page includes links to all of our advertisers, links for searching out Texas quilt shops and shows, and links of interest submitted by members.
The Retreats page includes photos from the Summer, 2011 Retreat.
Photos from the April 10 meeting and April 11 workshop with Cynthia LeBlanc Regone from Katy were posted on April 13 to the Photos Page. Photos taken by Theresa Morrison of demonstrations by various members of BBQG were also posted on April 13. These demonstrations were the featured program for the March 13, 2012 meeting. Photos from the May 9 workshop with De Leclair were posted on May 13.
The Visits page was updated on 9/22/10 with photos taken of Creations Quilt Shop in Kerrville, TX. It also features shops which were visited during our June Shop Hop. Remember that any member may add photos of shops/museums which have been visited. Share the joy; we'll be there vicariously!
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2012 Officers and Committee Chairs (see photos on Information page)
President - Nini Hodges
President Elect - Sherril Johnson
1st Vice President - Programs - Linda Novosad
1st Vice President Elect - Programs - Susan Kelly
2nd Vice President - Membership - Lynn Thurston
2nd Vice President Elect - Debbie Ginn
Secretary - Pixey Mosley
Secretary Elect - Betty Bugh
Treasurer - Sue Sprott
Treasurer Elect - Charlotte Simpson
Arts Council - Mary Anne Durbin
Beekeeper - Peggy Mobley
Block of the Month - Charlotte Simpson (needs a replacement)
Brazos Center Window - Debbie Brooks
Care quilts - Luci Smith
Challenge Quilt - Dana Suddeth
Christmas Party -
Dallas Bus Trip - Michaele Jackson
Door Prizes - Marty Fuller
Habitat for Humanity - Nancy Searcy
Library - Sue Idol
Newsletter - Anne Perry
Quilt education - Carol Willson
Quilt Show (2012)-
Raffle Quilt Sales - Luci Smith & JoAnn Williams
Scholarships - Becky Holloway
Soldier Squares - Marian Dierschkr
Sunshine and Shadows - Lynn Thurston
Website - Anne Perry
Retreats
Winter - Connie Silber
Spring - Rowena Reed
Below is "Texas, Our Texas," the 2012 Donation Quilt with credits and a detail photo:
Ads for members:
Posted 5/15/12 -
Janome Memory Craft 9700
Sewing and Embroidery Machine with accessories.
Very low hours $1300.00
Call Julie Dromgoole at 979-587-9550 or email jdromgoole2@verizon.net