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Zoom Bee Sewing
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Always the 1st Saturday of the month from 10-2pm CST. Register through SignUpGenius on Facebook for Zoom link. If not on Facebook, the sign-up link will be sent to you.​

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Let's Bee Sewing

The third Wednesday every month, members can meet in the Fellowship Hall at VOA. Gather at 9:30 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.

- No reservation is required. 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.

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Fundraising 

Quilted Auction
The Quilted Auction will feature one-of-a-kind items crafted by guild members as well as other donated goodies. This online event will be a unique and fun shopping experience. Something for everyone!  TBD for next auction.
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Quilted Table

The Quilted Table is an in-person luncheon, small quilt show and auction of one-of-a-kind items crafted by guild members as well as donated goodies.  It is a fun experience to get together and see how each of the tables are decorated with a different theme.

Quilt Show/Boutique
The Quilt Show/Boutique is a great opportunity for us to show the talent we have in our guild with our quilts.  We charge a small fee for entry and have a boutique with one-of-a-kind items crafted by guild members.


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Free Table

Bring your giveaway, quilt-related items to Guild meetings and place them on the Free Table. These can be items you no longer want or use and would like to share. Members can select items from the Free Table during the meeting. 

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UFOs & TGIF  (Thank Goodness Its Finished) WORKSHOPS

No List!  Track information using Google Doc form when project is completed.
Join any time between January – November 30th 2023
Slideshow of UFOs and TGIFs (Be a Star)
More opportunities to earn money. (aka: motivation)
      
1,  Total points earned based on project size. (see form for details)
2.  Total inches completed (size does matter!)
3.  Most TGIFs ( 2023 BVQG workshop projects)
4.  Entry Fee Drawings(s). Participation is optional with a one-time         $5 entry fee. Pay your $5.00 at PayPal link.                                          paypal.me/BVQG

When project is complete, fill in the online form.(https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd_9.../viewform)

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2023 BVQG Beatles Challenge
This year’s BVQG member challenge will be to create a quilt representing your favorite Beatle, favorite Beatles’ song, a line in a Beatles’ song, favorite Beatles’ album, a Beatles’ concert attended or anything Beatles related.
  1. Entry Must Be a Quilt: defined as having a fabric top layer, batting middle layer and a fabric bottom layer; joined together by quilting with edges finished, e.g., binding, facing, etc.
  2. Entry Must Be a NEW Quilt:  Entry must be a new quilt, created in 2023 specifically for this challenge.  Any technique may be used in creating your quilt, e.g., piecing, applique, collage, etc.
  3. Size:  Entries may be any size but may not be larger than 60 inches x 60 inches.
  4. Artist’s Statement:  Members will submit a written statement with their quilt explaining what your quilt represents, what inspired you or just a simple explanation of your entry.
  5. Labels: Any labels attached to your quilt that identify you as the maker must be covered before submitted.
  6. Due:  Entries are due at the November 7, 2023 Monthly Guild Meeting at Village on Antioch.  Bring your quilt in an unmarked bag that your quilt cannot be seen through.  You will sign in your quilt with the Challenge Committee. 
  7. Voting: A voting form (Google doc) containing a photo of each quilt along with its artist’s statement will be emailed to every member on November 24.  Members will vote on this form for their choice for 1st place (3 points), 2nd place (2 points), and 3rd place (1 point). Voting will run November 24-December 1.  Entries will be displayed and winners announced at the December 5, 2023 Holiday Party.
  8. Prizes:  First, second and third place prizes will be awarded based upon number of points received. In the case of a tie, the committee will ask a non-member to break the tie.  Prizes will be gift cards to local quilt shops and amounts will be announced once a new budget is set for 2023.
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Run for the Roses Retreat To commemorate the Kentucky Derby
Grab your chapeau, machine and projects and join the field on Saturday, May 6, 2023 for the Guild’s Spring 1 Day Retreat.
The gallery will assemble at 9am at Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish Hall, 22779 Metcalf, Bucyrus, Kansas. A Registration fee of $50 will cover the catered lunch and dinner. Event concludes at 7:30 pm. Festivities and celebrations are planned during the day. Ladies of distinction are encouraged to wear a hat of their own choosing as an event tradition. ‘Viewer’s Choice’ will be chosen as the winner of the competition!
Use Sign-Up Genius and PayPal to register and pay
Barbara Bruce, Race Steward

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