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Central Oklahoma Quilters Guild, Inc.

COQG was the dream of Betty Jo Haines, founder and first president. Our first meeting was held in April 1980, with 30 present.

Guild meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month, 10 am and 7 pm (except November and December, which meet on the third Thursday). May and December are joint meetings and begin at 6 pm.

Membership is open to all who have an interest in quilts and we would love to have you join us!

 Meetings are held at:
 
St. John's Methodist Church
1755 N. Meridian Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK.
Click here for a map  
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Mark Your Calendar:
Meeting Dates:

2012-13:
May 23 (Note *11:30 am & 6 pm - Meeting & Potluck)

May/June - Pay yearly dues:
Regular - $35
               Senior and Junior - $30
~Download renewal application below~

2013-14:  
June 27 / July 25 / Aug 22 / Sept 26 / Oct 24 /
Nov 21 / Dec 19 (6 pm Christmas Party) / Jan 23 / Feb 27 /
Mar 27 / April 24 / May 22 (6 pm Joint meeting)

                 
~ New Member / Renewal Application ~

Download the application here




Homemade Starch/Sizing Recipe

The "Redneck Quilter" (Bonnie Bowman) has graciously shared her recipe for starch/sizing.  As this is a "Redneck" recipe, let us know if you develop the 'perfect' ratio!
Download Recipe Spray Starch Recipe.pdf

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Valuable Tips for Quilt Storage
from

Martha Spark

(Textile care and preservation expert)

Swim Noodles are safe to use to roll our quilts that are
no wider than the 48" noodle length.
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Clear plastic containers are safe for fabrics storage IF the letters PP and/or PE appear on the bottom next to the triangle
.
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It is not recommended to use Space-Saver type plastic bags for long term quilt storage as the compression of the fibers will cause strain and breakage over time.  A better option is to wrap quilts in clean, white cotton sheets
as textiles need to breath.

   President's Challenge 2012-13 - Kay Zwart
     Underachievers -
“Postcards from the Edge”

This year we will be combining the President’s quilt block with the President Challenge for the year. 
 
Please create a quilted postcard size 4x6.   I would like you to write a message to me and, of course, sign it.  Any technique can be used and any items can be sewn on. 

 I will be sewing them together using a faggoting technique after they are displayed during our May meeting for judging and, of course, during our June quilt show
. 

           Quilt Postcard requirements: 
                   
4x6 (finished size)
                   
Write me a note on the back
                   
Bound in the traditional way

                    Anything goes on the front



"Our Sister's Closet"

2209 W. I-240 Service Road
Walnut Square Shopping Center
(NW Corner of I-240 & Penn Ave.)

Hours:
Monday-Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
Closed Sunday


Please donate lightly used clothing and
accessories as well as decorative home items. 
Books are always appreciated.

Our Sister's Closet has been COQG's charity of choice since 2009 - Please consider donating items to benefit the
YWCA Women's Shelter BEFORE having a garage sale.

~Have you considered donating a quilt for the YWCA's Purple Sash Fundraiser auction?  Contact Cindy at Our Sister's Closet.

All donations are tax deductible



The Winter Quilt Show - OKC

Presented by Quilters, Stitchers & Crafts Expo
http://www.qscexpos.com/oklahoma.htm

~ REMINDER ~

A Celebration of Quilts 2013

"Take 2"
June 21-22, 2013
Oklahoma State Fair Park
Travel & Transportation Building
(W. I-40/N. I-44)
http://okstatefair.com/maps-directions/

*Purchase advanced show tickets
at May guild meeting:


Adults/Seniors - 2 Day Armband - $15
Adults/Seniors - Daily - $10
Group of 15 or more - $9 each
Friday Evening Late Show - $6
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Shop till you drop with our 30 Vendors


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COQG MEETING

Thursday - May 23

Potluck Meetings

 Day - 11:30 am
Evening - 6 pm

Bring covered dish
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PROGRAM

Installation of Officers
Fat Quarter Bingo
UFO Winner
Finished Workshop Projects Drawing
President's Postcard Display

Pizza Box Blocks Displayed

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COQG BOARD MEETING
Tuesday - May 21 - 6:30 pm
St. Luke's Vaught Chapel
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HEARTWARMERS PROJECT
Monday - May 20

9 am - 3:30 pm
St. John's

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A Celebration of Quilts 2013

"Take 2"
June 21-22, 2013
Oklahoma State Fair Park
Travel & Transportation Building
(W. I-40/N. I-44)
http://okstatefair.com/maps-directions/

"STAR STRUCK"
Raffle Quilt


Buy tickets now for an opportunity
to win
this gorgeous quilt.

See the 2013 Quilt Show
Information Packet on Quilt Show page
for more information
or
Contact Bettye Chalk

Proceeds to benefit
"Our Sister's Closet"
2209 W. I-240 Service Road
Walnut Square Shopping Center
(NW Corner of I-240 & Penn Ave.)

Hours:
Monday-Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
Closed Sunday

Please donate
lightly used clothing and
accessories as well as
decorative home items. 
Books are always appreciated.