Tag Archives: Newsletter 26-07

Every Finish Deserves a Celebration (and a Prize!)

Posted on July 17, 2026 by bitswebmaster

Already piecing and quilting for the upcoming Fanfare of Quilts show? You may as well make it official! It’s not too late to start a UFO list — or add to one — and score shots at fabulous prizes when you join and when you finish. Every check-in with the UFO Sisters is another chance to win, so stop by often. We love to celebrate your finished gems! Continue reading →

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Route 66 Traveling Quilt Show Rolls Up to Red Cedar Inn

Posted on July 14, 2026 by bitswebmaster

Bits celebrated the opening of the Route 66 Centennial: Art Quilt Project at the Red Cedar Inn Museum & Visitor Center in Pacific, MO, complete with ice cream treats and a meet-the-quilters book signing reception. We had quite a turnout! Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Craft, Color, and Community

Posted on July 14, 2026 by bitswebmaster

Preparations for Fanfare of Quilts 2027 are gaining momentum. From committee updates and Featured Quilter nominations to volunteer opportunities and quilt entries, here’s the latest on everything you need to know about the road to March 2027. Continue reading →

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New Bits Members: Start Your Machines!

Posted on July 11, 2026 by bitswebmaster

Our newest and longtime guild members came together for the second annual New Member Happy Hour, hosted by our Membership Committee. It was an evening of quilting conversations, new friendships, delicious refreshments, and a warm Bits ‘n Pieces welcome for those who have joined the guild during the past year. Continue reading →

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August Workshop: Improv Arches

Posted on July 8, 2026 by bitswebmaster

Joyce Franklin of Piece Works Quilt Shop in Winterset Iowa, will be presenting her workshop, “Improv Arches” in August. The workshop is sold out and there’s a waiting list but Joyce will also be our August presenter. Continue reading →

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Quilting Runs in the Family

Posted on July 8, 2026 by bitswebmaster

Most of us learned to quilt at the knee of a parent or grandparent: threading needles before we could reach the pedal, absorbing fabric wisdom one stitch at a time. So when that same love of quilting gets passed down … Continue reading →

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