Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Inc.

Maine Quilts 2019
2019-07-25 - 2019-07-27 | Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME, United States

2019 “Charity Quilt Block” Challenge
2019-02-01 - 2019-11-19 | ME
Calling All PTQG Members!
All blocks will be made for the Quilts of Valor Foundation
It is my wish that every PTQG member will make at least ONE quilt block to go towards a quilt of comfort for those who fought for our freedom.
How do you play? It’s so simple!
1. You can enter either as a chapter or as an individual.
2. We are looking for 12 ½” unfinished quilt blocks made with ¼” seam allowance. These can be made in any technique, but remember most of these blocks made into quilts will probably get a lot of use.
3. Use only patriotic fabrics/prints in red, white and blue. Tone on tone fabrics in R, W & B are also permitted.
4. Please do NOT use flannel, glitter, homespun or muslin fabrics for the blocks and always, please use good quality 100% cotton fabric with no embellishments. No cream, please! Any blocks made by not following the challenge guidelines will NOT be counted in the contest and will not be returned.
5. Each block submitted will need to have your name, chapter and phone number pinned on each block (mailing address labels are fine). You will still need to do this for those sending in as a chapter for the favorite block drawing. For those sending in as a chapter, I will need the chapter name and contact.
6. The blocks must be in my hands no later than Saturday, November 19, 2019.
So, what in it for you and/or your chapter?
Better Prizes for 2018!
For each block mailed into me, you or your chapter will get one ticket into the drawing. If your name is drawn as an individual, you will win the prize. If you send in your blocks as a chapter, your chapter will win the prize (except for my favorite block drawing). Please specify when submitting your blocks if you are sending them as an individual or as a chapter.
Better Prizes for 2019!
For each block mailed into me, you or your chapter will get one ticket into the drawing. If your name is drawn as an individual, you will win the prize. If you send in your blocks as a chapter, your chapter will win the prize (except for my favorite block drawing). Please specify when submitting your blocks if you are sending them as an individual or as a chapter.
So, what in it for you and/or your chapter?

Better Prizes for 2019!
For each block mailed into me, you or your chapter will get one ticket into the drawing. If your name is drawn as an individual, you will win the prize. If you send in your blocks as a chapter, your chapter will win the prize (except for my favorite block drawing). Please specify when submitting your blocks if you are sending them as an individual or as a chapter.
What’s the prize? Well, how about $75.00 cash? You or your chapter could use it towards fabric or batting or maybe just a great pizza party!
There will also be a $50.00 cash prize for the most quilt blocks sent in by a chapter or an individual.
And if that’s not enough, there will be a $15.00 cash prize for my favorite quilt block.
>Note: The prizes are from my own person funds, not Area 3 or PTQG<

My mailing address is: Kathleen Currier, 56 Harold St., Lewiston, ME 04240

Do you have any questions? Just email me at 2013hexagonswap@gmail.com

Now, let’s get to work!
https://kc1930.blogspot.com/

Area 6 Fall Meeting
2018-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Essex St. Methodist Church, Bangor, Maine
We are asking attendees to bring a 9 1/2″ unfinished star block in Fall colors (star block of their choice).
They will be part of the door prizes.
We will have two baskets with quilt related items to raffle as well. Dessert and Drinks will be provided.
Carolee Withee is the speaker. Her topic is “Vintage and Modern Handwork in Wallquilts and Miniquilts”.

Area 3 Fall Meeting
2018-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church, 500 Paris Hill Rd, So. Paris, Maine, United States
The guest speaker will be Patty Sawyer from Sew-Clusion Retreats in Sebago, ME. She will be showing her collection of antique quilts and feed sacks. She invites you to bring along your antique quilts/feedsacks to share with the group.
Bring along your lunch and beverages and dessert will be served.
The quilt block for the block raffle will be Woven Ribbons by Quilters Cache. Please use unbleached muslin for the four corners and FALL colored fabrics for the ribbons. See Area 3 Blog for picture and link to block.
Don’t forget to bring along your show and tell, 2018 Charity Quilt Block Challenge Blocks and 2018 Native American Quilt Collection

Area 1 Fall Meeting
2018-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Elk’s Club, 68 Ocean Park Rd., Saco, Maine, 04072
The evening will begin with a buffet of sandwiches, salads, beverages and desserts. The vendor for the evening will be Half Square Quilt Shop. And of course there will be door prizes.
Our speaker for the evening will be Susan Rooney, from Fairport, NY, who designs fabrics and patterns. I believe she may have patterns and products available after the presentation.
The program including a trunk show is “The Process of Designing Fabric & Patterns”. Her designing interests include fabric, patterns and machine embroidery. “Susan will share her inspirations, the experience of designing for manufacturers and the benefits of self publishing patterns in house. She has a degree in graphic designs and experience in the licensing art and design industry for over 25 years.” She writes, “Susan Rooney Patterns is about creating innovative design concepts for quilting and sewing. Our signature wave edges and 3D elements add extra interest and texture to our diverse selection of patterns and projects for various ages and skill levels.”
We are asking for non-perishable food donations which will be given to the Biddeford Food Pantry. There will be a special raffle for those bringing donations.

Clueless Quilters Quilt Show
2018-10-06 | Meeting House, Route 222, Stetson, ME, United States
Show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Crafters tables, quilter’s yard sale, a quilt walk with small quilts and other handmade items.
Lunch will be available.
Admission is free, donations are accepted.

Area 4 Meeting
2018-10-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Litchfield Sportsman Club, Hallowell Rd, Litchfield, Maine, United States
Doors open at 5:00 PM, Supper at 5:30, guest speaker 6:30, Show ‘n Tell to follow
Speaker Heidi Boyd, fabric designer and fiber artist. Heidi will have some of her fabrics and kits available for sale.
Please bring a 10 ½” unfinished, untrimmed log cabin block using layout below. All blocks start with a red center. These blocks will be given away at the end of the evening to some lucky winners. (Use 2” strips) For information about the block picture contact Deb at backroadquilters@gmail.com.
Menu *Finger rolls, chips, pickles, fresh veggies & fruit, cheese plate, coffee, tea, bottled water and dessert tray. *Gluten free options will be available.
RSVP Chapter representatives should contact Brenda Guay at brqguay@gmail.com by September 27!

Somerset Samplers Quilt Show
2018-09-28 09:00 - 2018-09-29 16:00 | United Methodist Church, 103 Dr. Mann Rd., Skowhegan, ME, United States
September 28 and 29, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Close to 100 quilts.
Vendors, Door Prizes, Bed Turning, Quilt Raffle.
Lunch is available for a fee.
patrick@beeline-online.net. for more information.

Piece by Piece 2018 Quilt Show
2018-09-28 - 2018-09-29 | First Congregational Church of Calais, 21 Calais Avenue, Calais, ME, 04619, United States
Friday, September 28 1pm-6pm EST
Saturday, September 29 9am – 3 pm EST (Vendors close up at 2:30 pm)
Vendors, Raffle Quilt, Raffle Alley, Meet Our Quilter – Bonnie Brown Hunter, Special Exhibit, Children’s Activities
Over 200 quilts!

122nd Members' Meeting
2018-09-08 | ME
Thomas College, Waterville
*Business Meeting at 10:00 am; Speaker to Follow Lunch*
Workshops on Friday, September 7 and Sunday, September 9
Come to our exciting fall workshops with Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Designs.
Our first workshop will be in Windham at the Veterans Hall on Friday with the pattern Pine Ridge and the second will be on Sunday in Bangor at the Spectacular Events center with the pattern Turn Dash, both 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
On Saturday Kris will be telling us her story with a presentation and trunk show at the Members’ Meeting at Thomas College in Waterville.
If you have any questions please call Brenda Pinkham, First Vice President, at 207-649-3278, or email firstvp@mainequilts.org.
For more about Kris and her company, visit her website: http://poorhousequiltdesign.com/

Lakeside Quilters Annual Quilt Show
2018-08-25 09:30 - 15:00 | Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Rd, Standish, Maine
Featuring a Sundry of Samplers
Raffle – Contemporary Quilt Sampler Quilt
Moda Modern Building Blocks.
Luncheon available, Quilters Walk / Members sale table.
Vendors: Annie’s Teeny Tiny Quilt Shop,
Bolt Fabrics/Quilt Shop,
Primitive Quarters Quilt Shop.
Free gift to first 100 attendees!

Maine Quilts 2018 — 41st Quilt Show
2018-07-26 - 2018-07-28 | Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME, United States
Admission: $10 daily / $15 multi-day
Children 12 & under free (with paid adult)
Groups (14 or more): $8 with advance registration

Stitchers in the Snow Quilt Show
2018-07-20 - 2018-07-22 | Kingfield United Methodist Church, HIgh St, Kingfield, ME, United States
Friday 1PM – 4PM;
Saturday 10AM – 4PM;
Sunday 10:30AM – 3PM;
Free Admission, donations accepted

Ocean Waves Quilters - 24th Annual Quilt Show
2018-07-13 - 2018-07-15 | Orrs Island School House, Route 24, next to Orrs Island Fire Station, Orrs Island, ME, United States

39th Chickadee Quilters Quilt Show
2018-07-07 - 2018-07-08 | Stevens Brook Elementary School, 14 Frances Bell Dr, Bridgton, ME, 04009, United States
Where: Stevens Brook Elementary School
Rte 302
14 Frances Drive
Bridgton ME 04009
July 7th and 8th from 10 – 4
$5 Donation
Free Parking
Handicapped accessible
100s of quilts on display, raffles, Chinese auction, vendors, yard sale items, free demonstrations and a cafe.
Our raffle quilt is named “Garden Squares” and it measures 75×94. The winning ticket will be drawn during the quilt show.
For more information contact: chickadeequilters@gmail.com

Maine Mountain Quilters Quilt Show
2018-05-19 - 2018-05-20 | Farmington Grange Hall, 124 Bridge Street, West Farmington, ME, 04992, United States
May 19, Saturday – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and May 20, Sunday – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Farmington Grange Hall
124 Bridge Street, West Farmington (rte 43 west)
Next to the Post office
Quilt show with 200 quilts will feature quilts made by Patricia Libby.
Raffle quilt is made by Lucy Sorensen titled “My Husbands’ Favorite” – 69 x 69. Winner of the raffle quilt will be drawn at 2:45 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5
For more information contact: pat@thelibbys.org

Piecemakers Quilt Show
2018-05-05 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 40 Highland Ave, Millinockett, ME, United States

121st Members Meeting
2018-04-28 10:00 | Thomas College; Summit Room, 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Pine Tree Quilters’ Guild Members’ Meeting,
at Thomas College, Waterville, April 28, at 10:00 a.m.
Pine Tree Quilters’ Guild Members’ Meeting,
(April 28) invites Robin Long for a lecture.
Also Workshops, April 27 & 29, at locations listed on Registration form.
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to learn a new technique in 2018? Do you love the Mariner’s Compass block, but just think that it looks too hard? Do you want a break from paper piecing? Perhaps you just want to make an “Oh, WOW!!!” quilt for someone or something special? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then opportunity awaits!
Robin Long wanted to make a Mariner’s Compass quilt for her husband, an officer on Navy submarines. We all know how tricky that can be! She developed her own technique for designing and making the Mariner’s Compass block back in 1992. She created a new line of rulers, books, and patterns that allow the quilter to strip-piece the mariner’s compass block in sixteen sizes without paper-piecing. With the encouragement or friends and family, she launched Robin Ruth Designs in January 2015.

Registration for Robin Long Workshops

Since the beginning of her company, Robin has added new patterns and new ideas for using her tools. She’s appeared at numerous quilt chapters and shops and taught at Road to California for the first time this year. Please check out her website at robinruthdesign.com to see photos of her quilts and be inspired.
Robin is coming to Maine this April. She will lead workshops on Friday, April 27th in Windham and on Sunday, April 29th in Bangor. She’ll be speaking to the Members’ Meeting in Waterville on Saturday, April 28th.
The workshops are technique classes, where Robin will teach the basics of using her rulers and patterns. You have a choice between her Skinny Robin (45 degree compass) and Fat Robin (60 degree compass) blocks each day as she teaches them side by side. If you are already familiar with Robin’s techniques, she is more than happy to offer suggestions for a project that’s another step or two up from the basics class. She will also show us how to incorporate the mariner’s compass block in to innumerable projects.
On Satudary, Robin will talk about her journey from a thought to a design to a company and learn what she’s working on next. You’ll get to some of her beautiful quilts up close and personal and learn what an octacompass is. It’s pretty amazing!
The registration form is on the back page of this issue of the Patchwork Press. Please join us and learn something new and fantastic!

MEMBERS MEETING 40TH CELEBRATION
2018-04-28 | ME
APRIL 28, 2018, 12 NOON
COME AND CELEBRATE WITH CAKE AND A GIFT!
MEETING STARTS AT 10 A.M.
ROBIN LONG LECTURE FOLLOWS CELEBRATION AT THOMAS COLLEGE WATERVILLE, MAINE
PTQG Library titles removed from circulation will be offered for sale.

Area 3 Meeting cohosted by Cross Country Quilters and Ladies of the Lake
2018-04-26 10:00 | Bethel Alliance Church, 251 Walker's Mills Rd., Bethel, ME, United States

Calico Quilters Quilt Show
2018-04-21 - 2018-04-22 | Rowe School, 52 School St, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
APRIL 21 & 22, 2018
ROWE SCHOOL, 52 SCHOOL ST., YARMOUTH, MAINE
Hours:
Saturday, April 21, 2018, 10am to 4pm
Sunday, April 22, 2018, 11am to 3pm
DISPLAY: 100+ Maine-Made Quilts and Quilted Items RAFFLE: Themed Baskets and Handmade Items VENDORS: Fabric and Needlecraft Items BARGAINS: Pre-Owned Fabric, Books and Supplies
DEMOS: Needlecraft Techniques

Wall art, home decor, children’s quilts, traditional & modern bed quilts, military veterans’ quilts, needlecraft bargains and unique gifts — this event has something for everyone to enjoy. Easy parking and handicapped accessible, all displays and shopping are on one level in a spacious, comfortable environment.

DIRECTIONS: Take Interstate 295 to Exit 17, Yarmouth. Go South on Route 1 for about a mile. Immediately after crossing the river, exit right onto School Street. The school & parking lot entrance is on the right.

Area 4 Spring Meeting
2018-04-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Poulin-Turner Union Hall, 653 Waterville Rd. (RT 201), Skowhegan, Maine, United States

Area 1 Spring Meeting
2018-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | The Old Robie School, 668 Gray Road, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States

Modern Quilt Expo
2018-04-07 09:30 - 15:30 | First Congregational Church, 167 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Saturday, April 7, 9:30AM – 3:30 PM
1st Congo Church
19 Gloucester Hill Rd.
New Gloucester, ME 04260

Modern Quilts Exhibit
Demonstrations
Education about the Modern Quilt Movement
Handmade Items For Sale
Make-n-Take Activities
Delicious Food
Raffle! Win a Wheeled Utility Cart Filled With Goodies

FMI visit MaineModernQuilters.com or contact ann-marie107@hotmail.com
Suggested donation $5.
Hosted by Maine Modern Quilters: a chapter of Pine Tree Quilters Guild and The Modern Quilt Guild.

Pine Point Quilt Chapter & Episcopal Church Women Quilt Show
2018-04-07 09:30 - 14:30 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 403 Main St., Saco, ME, United States

120th Members' Meeting
2018-01-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Thomas College; Summit Room, 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Summit Room at Thomas College, Waterville
Business Meeting 10:00 AM
(Note: time in Patchwork Press is incorrect);
Speaker’s Presentation to follow
The meeting will be held at Thomas College, Waterville.
Directions to the January Members’ Meeting:
Thomas College is located at 180 West River Road in Waterville, Maine. From Interstate 95 exit 127 (formerly 33), go east on Kennedy Memorial Drive (Route 137). In approximately 1.5 miles, turn right onto West River Road (Route 104 South). Thomas College is 1.5 miles on the left. Please follow these directions instead of those provided by your GPS for the best route to campus. Take Sheridan Drive and The Summit Room is in the Span Student Commons on the right.
Our guest speaker is our very own Sarah Ann Smith creator of the Best of Judged quilt at Maine Quilts 2017
Agenda
Future Meeting Dates
January 27, 2018 (snow date February 4, 2018) – 120th Members Meeting, Door Prizes – Area 5
April 28, 2018, 121st Members Meeting, Door Prizes – Area 6
September 8, 2018, 122nd Members Meeting, Door Prizes – Area 7
