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A Message from our President - September 2026
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From an inspiring Show n Tell to 90+ new Honor Flight Quilts and exciting updates on the website glow-up, Patti recaps a busy month — plus a first look at Ana Sumner's September program.
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Honor Flight Quilts: September 2026 Update
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There are approximately 200 Honor Flight lap quilts in our inventory! I know there are several members still continuing to make these—Thank You! But we can still use more! Here are all the deets.
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Fanfare of Quilts 2027: So Much Is Happening!
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The countdown continues, and your Fanfare of Quilts Committee is hard at work getting ready for March! There is a lot happening behind the scenes, and we’re excited to share a few updates. Featured Quilter Nominations – Due September 22 We’ve already received some nominations for our 2027 Featured Quilter, and we can’t wait to see who else you nominate! …
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Who Will Be Our 2027 Featured Quilter?
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One of the special traditions of Fanfare of Quilts is recognizing a member of Bits ‘n’ Pieces as our Featured Quilter. And now it’s time to decide who will receive that honor at Fanfare of Quilts 2027! What Does It Mean to Be the Featured Quilter? Our Featured Quilter gets a special place in the spotlight during Fanfare of Quilts, with an exhibit that …
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Bits Member Quilting Retreat - December 7-10 (Commuter only)
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Here's a retreat opportunity to finish those Christmas gifts or that quilt you plan to enter in our 2027 quilt show. Four days (come for part or all), commuter-only, $30/day includes lunch!
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Retreat Packing List: What Are We Missing?
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There's nothing like a good retreat packing list to ensure you don't show up without your power cord. Our Bits checklist has been tried and true...since 2016! But we're certain there've been many more "have to haves" since then. Tell us what we're missing!
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Route 66: Back to the Birthplace
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The R66 book, signed by the artists, went into Red Cedar Inn's 50-year time capsule in August 2026 for our progeny to enjoy in 2076 when they celebrate 150 years of R66 and the 300th anniversary of the USA! The next stop for the exhibit is Springfield, MO,, aka "The Birthplace of Route 66."
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Charity Raffle: Halfway to Our Goal, and Donations Still Needed
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The Charity Raffle committee has received the most beautiful fabric, patterns, and notions, and fun items! Thank you, and we still need more to benefit our charity this year, City Sewing Room. Here are a few ideas.
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Guild Challenge: Get Ready for the Big Reveal in November
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The deadline for the Three Circles Challenge is fast approaching! Need a reminder of the guidelines? Have a suggestion for our next Challenge?
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UFO Sisters: Congrats to Our "Most Square Inches" Winners! 🏆
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Six months of UFO-finishing is in the books! Find out which six Bits members topped the leaderboard for the most quilted square inches — and how you can join them for round two.
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Mini-Group: Nighttime Needlers Offers Stitching and Conversation
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Looking for a relaxed evening of conversation, creativity, and quilting companionship? Nighttime Needlers meets on the first Thursday of the month from February through June and August through December.
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Mini-Group: Crazy Quilters - Thinking Outside the Block — Circle
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A traffic light, an embroidery hoop, a globe, a baseball, Spaceship Earth, octopus suction cups — six quilters, one word, six wildly different interpretations. See how the Crazy Quilters mini group kicked off their new year-long challenge.
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Mini-Group: AQSTL - Wacky Fabric Weaving
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Our AQSTL Mini-Group had so much fun playing with a new fabric weaving technique! See some of the results!
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Mini-Group: Paper Bits - Rustic Mountain Snowflake Blocks
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The Paper Bits Mini-Group meets weekly via Zoom. It’s so pleasant to work with friends but not have to tote all of our sewing paraphernalia. Here's what we've been up to.
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Member Directory: Find Friends, Faces & Fellow Quilters
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Our new online Member Directory is almost here! Watch your inbox for an invitation to create your profile, add a photo, share your guild activities and interests, and help fellow members finally put names with faces. (Yes, hand-holding help will be available!)
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Members Only
This section contains information available exclusively to Guild members:
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