Narragansett Bay Quilters Association

Presidents Message:

Hello Ladies,

Hello Ladies,
Welcome to Fall. Don’t you just love New England this time of year? Don’t you just want to rush out and buy school supplies? I do it every year, makes me feel like I am ready to learn something new. Speaking of which, have you seen (flyer further in the newsletter) one of the great activities Programs has planned? It is called the All-Star Sampler Platter sponsored by the Global Quilt Connection. We are going to be able to learn so many different techniques from the eighteen teachers over the course of two sessions, Saturday, September 28th, from 3-6 p.m. and Sunday, September 29th, from 3 to 6 p.m. You can also view it for an additional 72 hours if you cannot watch it on Saturday or Sunday. You might also want to suggest to Programs if you think one of these teachers would work for our guild for a workshop and/or lecture. If you download the materials that will go along with these mini-classes, you will not be disappointed. The link will be sent out a few days before the event begins. You are going to enjoy this learning experience!

Speaking of Programs, they will be doing the grand reveal of lectures/workshops at the September meeting, but I wanted to give you dates so you can pencil them in. Meetings, 9/19/24, 10/17/24, 11/21/24, 1/16/25 zoom, 2/20/25 zoom, 3/20/25, 4/24/25, 5/15/25.

Workshops, 9/21/24, 10/19/24, 11/23/24, 1/18/25 zoom, 2/22/25 zoom, 3/22/25, 4/26/25, and 5/17/25.

All Star Sampler Platter, 9/28 and 9/29/24.

Comfort Quilts Quilt a Thon, 11/16/24.

Quilters Holiday Party, Sunday, 12/8/24.

Fidget Quilts, 5/31/25.

As you can see, we have many activities planned for this year. Great work, Programs! Also, we will be emailing out the budget to all members. We ask that you review it, and if you have any questions, please email Blaire Gagnon or me at [email protected]. At our September meeting Blaire will also have hard copies and her laptop so you can sit with her and see how she works our numbers using QuickBooks. We will vote on the budget in October to give everyone ample time to review it.

I am so looking forward to seeing you all at our September meeting.

Best regards,
Gail Macera

NBQA President