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UFO's Rules
Details & RULES
  • No Entry Fee
  • Send a list of your defined UFO
    projects (name, description, etc) to: [email protected] by January 30, 2025. (If unable to use email, provide your list in person to Sandy Vink or Vicki Cogan)
    • Number your project (1, 2, 3, etc)
    • Divide your list between Small (< 45” square) and Large (> 45” square)
    • List a minimum of 12 projects. Feel free to add more.
  • Upon completion, email a picture of your completed item and your assigned number to [email protected]. Include any extra information per the prize categories listed below. If unable to email, you can show your picture/project to Sandy or Vicki at a general meeting or Sewing Lab. Texting will be available upon request. THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE WE WILL POST YOUR PICTURES TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.
  • Prizes will be awarded quarterly for the most completed projects that quarter.
Completed UFOs will be assigned points according to the following categories:
  1. One point for Completion (small project)
  2. Two points for Completion (large project)
  3. Three points for Personal Project
  4. Five points for Charity project (i.e. Project Linus, QOV, BVQG Hospice, etc)
  5. Five points for completing project that was STARTED at a previous workshop class (BVQG, other quilt guild, or retail store) or Sewing Lab.
  6. Ten points for completing a project that was STARTED 5+ years ago. (Provide approx. date)
Program Ends November 30, 2025. Prizes will be awarded at the Christmas party for:
  1. Most Total Points
  2. Highest percentage of completed projects (ex: 10 completed out of a list of 30 = 33%)
  3. The regular quarterly highest number of completed projects.
  • Please note that all this is done on the honor system. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION WHEN YOU TURN IN YOUR PHOTO.
  • Our goal is two-fold: One, to clean out your sewing rooms and Two, TO HAVE FUN!
  • Questions? Call Sandy @ 620-792-9984 or Vicki @ 816-560-0749 ​​
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1st Saturday Virtual Sew Day over Zoom
Always the 1st Saturday of the month from 10-1pm CST on ZOOM.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for an all-day Zoom Sew Day. We go from 10am to 2pm (and often longer). Work on your favorite project from the comfort of your sewing room or lazy chair! We chat, give advice, show projects and have a great time!!! It's a great way to get to know others in the guild. The current Zoom link is always available from our Members Only page and is posted every month on our Facebook Featured page. 
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Community Outreach is ongoing
Community Outreach Committee reaches out to groups and individuals with various needs. Opportunities to participate are numerous, and we appreciate everyone’s participation.  Members are encouraged to be a part of as many activities as they are able.
Ongoing projects that are collected each month include:
  • Quilts of any size – Many go to Olathe Hospice, as well as other groups when needs arise. Recently they have gone to VOA Preschool and Omaha tornado victims.
  • NICU pads – Are donated to Overland Park Regional Hospital NICU unit. They are used to add color, make the babies more comfortable and give the parents a lift.The committee often has flannel cut and ready to be sewn (from donated flannel) or you can use flannel you have.  A PDF with complete instructions is available on the website.
  • Positioning Pillows – Small pillows of various sizes made of cotton or flannel. The pillows make patients more comfortable, keeping arms elevated, as cushion between bed rails, or to relieve pain. We often have some ready to stuff, with stuffing provided.  Again, you can make your own with scraps left from your quilting. A handout on positioning pillows is also available on the website.
Community Outreach Sew Days:
Community Outreach is responsible for the guild’s February meeting, where members work together on a project. It varies each year.  Examples of projects include:
  • This year, fidget quilts and weighted blankets for special needs students in the Olathe and Blue Valley School districts.
  • Last year we worked on quilts for Habitat for Humanity Houses being built in Olathe.
  • Another year we made Bossom Buddies for breast cancer patients.  They were cushions that could be put on seat belts for comfort.
Donations for different groups in need:
  • Most recently we have collected items for Project 10-20 a cold weather shelter in Johnson County and snacks for the preschool at VOA.
  • We have added peanut butter and jelly to the Village Church Food Pantry.
  • Pretty Pouches have been donated to a high school group, so the girls would have something nice to put feminine supplies in.
  • Placemats were made for Meals on Wheels.
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Third Wednesday Quilters Lab
  • The third Wednesday every month, members can meet in the Fellowship Hall at VOA. Gather at 9:00 a.m. CT, stay until 2:00 p.m. CT.
  • Bring your own beverage, maybe a snack or two and/or a brown bag lunch OR visit one of the nearby eateries. 
  • Power cords, irons and boards will be available. 
  • Stay for the whole time or come and go as fits your schedule. 
  • We can admire W.I.P.s, solve technique problems, do work for other committees, or just visit. 
  • Check the Members Only Page for Signup Genius OR our Private Facebook page if Sign-Up genius is required for attendance. 
  • BVQG has an electric Accuquilt machine and dies always available for Member use at these 3rd Wednesday get togethers.​ Accuquilt Cutter and Accessories List as well as Learning Tips and Tricks List
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​The FREE table at most meetings
Bring your giveaway, quilt-related items to Guild meetings and place them on the Free Table.

​These can be items, fabric, etc. you no longer want or use and would like to share. Members can select items from the Free Table during monthly meetings.

  Subject to Change and more details they become available

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Save the Dates!     
Upcoming BVQG Retreats:
Sign up via signup genius on Members only page and private Facebook when available.​​​​​​
  • February 26-March 1, at the Brunswick Barn Stitch-in Retreat Center, Thursday, Feb. 26 - Arrive at 10:00am
    Sunday, Mar. 1 - Check out by 12:00 pm, Double - $325 - Single -  $475, Make & Take Project, Cornhole Tournament, Games with Prizes & a Walking Tour of Brunswick! Registration is now open through SignUp Genius on Members Only Page.
  • Sept 17-19 3 Day Retreat at KC Maker
  • For Questions on any Retreat, contact Ibby Rollert or Lynn Droege
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