Thursday, November 2, 2023

2023 Tea & Auction

 Members of the Northwind Quilters' Guild are celebrating for three important reasons:  
  • Our recent Tea & Auction secured the funds necessary to support our scholarships! 
  •  It felt so good to invite and welcome Cordova residents to a live auction, our first since 2019!  
  • We celebrated the life and quilting of long-time member Kim Erbey who lost her battle with cancer this past summer. 

Auctioneer Jerry Bendzak, returned and managed the pace and entertainment of the auction!  We are so appreciative of his willingness to donate his talent towards our efforts.

Silent Auction Items






Members donate smaller items for the Silent Auction.  The bidding is done secretly before and a half hour into the live auction.  Always fun to see multiple bidding wars quietly taking place!  

Live Auction Items











Members had been busy making auction items .  Quilts are not inexpensive to create, we know how generous these donations are!  Many auction items were donated by Kim Erbey's daughters as well.  Members were excited to bid on items made by Kim ensuring they would have a keepsake of her talents and creativity.  

Tea & Auction Fun!

Amber and Sam kept track of the each auction item, the winning bid, and who purchased it!  All during a noisy and busy event!  Thanks Ladies!







These three Junior High gentlemen did so much to ensure our auctions success by walking items around the tables during the bidding! We appreciate them!

In Memory of Kim Erbey!

Tea & Auction 2018, Kim is third in from the right.

Kim was an exceptional person in every way, as a mother, a wife, a business woman, and of course as a quilter.  She lived by her faith and that included being generous with her heart and talents.  We were fortunate to have her involved in our guild.  Two of her three lovely daughters were recipients of our scholarship!  We would laugh with her about how her auction items often raised more money than the scholarships her daughters received! Her daughters reflected that same generosity by donating several quilted items made by their mother to the auction this year.  Such a loving gesture made in her memory, we are so grateful.  As one daughter shared, "My mom loved this event.  Everything she loved, tea, quilts and good company."  We all miss Kim ... her positive energy and loving support in quilting and in friendship. 


We all know that the success of any event is completely dependent on the fun generated by the people who participate!  A huge thanks to all the members who organized the event, those who donated auction items, those who worked the event, those who decorated tables, and made finger foods to serve with the tea!  And special thanks to all the guests who came and supported our scholarship efforts!  Our guild is appreciative and invite all to join us at our member events!


Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Preparing for Tea & Auction!

 Our Annual Tea & Auction is just around the corner!  Saturday, October 28th!


We're so excited that we can finally return to a live event!  

Here is what members need to know to make our "post Covid" Tea & Auction a success!

Silent and Live Auction Items
  • In advance of Saturday, auction items can be turned in to either Marcela (@ her home) or Amber (@ PWSAC)
  • Auction items can also be brought to the City Center Saturday morning @ 10:00 am. 
  • The family of Kim Erbey has generously donated items from her estate.   
Table Decorating
  • Member volunteers are needed to decorate a table for 8.  
  • Each setting should include dessert plate, teacup, fork, spoon and napkin. 
  • Also to be included on the table is a teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl.
  • The city center does have tablecloths, but members may bring their own and decorate their table however they wish!
Tea Time Treats
  • Members are asked to bring simple, small sized finger foods appropriate for Tea Service.  
  • Either sweet or savory items are welcome.
Please let Marcela (m.wagner84@yahoo.com ) know how you plan to help make this ... our first since 2019 ... Tea & Auction a success!

Both Amber and Sam were busy working on auction items at our Time to Sew this weekend! 




Thanks in advance for volunteering to make the return of this event a success!  Please invite everyone you can think of to attend!  The fun begins at 2:00 pm, right after the PTA's Halloween Carnival!  We will see you all at the Tea & Auction!

Friday, October 20, 2023

It is Time to Sew!

 Time to Sew!

It has been a while ... so we've made three days of quilting available for members!  And the fun begins today!

Friday, October 20th        6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, October 21st    10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
Sunday, October 22nd     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Our Tea & Auction is only a week away!  This weekend is a great time to work on auction items! Please let Marcela know if you are able to decorate a table! More details to come!





Saturday, April 15, 2023

2023 Spring Retreat!

Sam and her committee have been hard at work planning our Annual Spring Retreat!



Here is a schedule of events for the weekend!  

General Details

Dates
Friday, May 5th - Sunday, May 7th

Registration
Please fill out the Registration Form by Wednesday, April 26  Click here to register.

Fees
Members $15
New Members $55 (includes your 2023 guild membership)

Miscellaneous
Swap Table - Will be available all weekend! 
Beverages - Coffee, Tea, and bottled water will be available. 
Snacks - Members are encouraged to bring and share.



Retreat Schedule

Friday, May 5th 
  • Doors open at 5:30 pm
  • Sign in, pay, and gift bags
  • Dinner is Chicken Tortilla Soup and Pina Colada Dip for dessert!
  • Surprise Project Bag 1 - Demo @ 7 pm.  Project easily finished in the evening.
  • Introduction of Project 2 for Saturday, allowing us time to raid our stash for fabric supplies.
  • Sew
Saturday, May 6th - Happy Cinco de Mayo
  • Doors open at 9:00 am
  • Sew
  • Project 2 - Mesh Market Bag, demo begins at 2 pm!
  • Dinner is Chicken/Beef Tacos.  Guild will provide cheese, lettuce, and chips.  Members are encouraged to bring taco sides.
  • Sew 
Sunday, May 7th
  • Doors open at 9:00 am
  • Project 3 - Bring your favorite coffee cup!  Demo begins at 10 am.
  • Clean up begins at 3:30 pm
  • Goodbyes at 4:00 pm


 

Monday, February 27, 2023

NWQG Updates!


We met!  We sewed!  We made plans!  We made decisions!

Guild Decisions

Membership Dues
        In our 37 years, we have never increased our dues.  Beginning this year, annual dues will be $40.

Scholarship
        Both scholarships remain in place.  The decision was made to increase the amount for each                         scholarship from $500 to $1000, and each is a one time award.  Yearly renewals were eliminated.

Plans for 2023

Committees
        Time to Sew:  Dates have been secured and are posted in the right margin.
        Spring Retreat:  Plans have already begun!  It is sure to be filled with fun!
        Scholarship:  This committee needs volunteers.  Contact Marcela if you would like to help out.
        Fall Retreat:  This committee needs volunteers.  Contact Marcela if you would like to help out.
        Tea & Auction:  Plans have begun!  Such a huge and important event for us!  Start making those
        auction items!

Executive Board for 2023


      President Marcela  and Vice President Sam


Secretary Angela


Treasurer Amber


Member at Large Cece

We want to thank all those who have served in the past, and appreciate those willing to serve this year!

Additional Photos
It was so inspiring to make plans for 2023 and sewing together is always full of fun! 




 


Save the date!  March 25th is our next Time to Sew!


 

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

A New Year of NWQG Begins!

 


Let's get this year of quilting started!

Time to Sew Event

A huge thank you to Marcela, who has once again offered to take charge of our monthly Time to Sew events!  She has secured dates for 2023!  The dates for each month can be found in the right margin of our blog page.  The fun begins this weekend!  On even numbered months we rent the Home Ec room for the entire weekend!

Friday, February 24        6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, February 25    9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, February 26      9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Annual Work Session and Business Meeting

We will be holding our yearly Work Session and Business Meeting during February's Time to Sew Event.  We will begin with a work session that allows us an opportunity to develop our 2023 Program of Work and list Committee Requirements.  Afterward, we will immediately begin the official Business Meeting.  The Business meeting will include the election of a new Executive Board.

Saturday, February 25th    1:00 pm
Home Ec Room

Come, sew, plan, and be a part of another successful 
year of quilting in Cordova!