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 To see the latest Cactus Patchers' updates, please go to Facebook and search for "Cactus Patchers Tempe" under Facebook Groups.  You can also find additional information about us on the Arizona Quilters Guild website.  Guests are always welcome and we accept new members!

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Ending

 IMPORTANT REMINDER!

As FY 2022-2023 is coming to an end, Cactus Patchers and Arizona Quilters Guild dues are due by June 30, 2023.

Cactus Patchers' dues are $20 for FY 2023-2024 (NO increase!).  Your dues cover the cost of room rental for meetings and special events throughout the year, along with the cost of outside lecturers.  You can pay your dues at the next business meeting, 6/13/23 (cash or check payable to Cactus Patchers), or mail a check (payable to Cactus Patchers) to:

     Carol Dimpsey 

     6507 S Hardy Dr,  Apt 116

     Tempe, AZ   85283 

AQG renewal dues are $25 and can be paid online (new member - $30).  You must renew by June 30 or your information will purge on July 1.  If you have any questions, or need assistance, please email:  cactuspatchers@gmail.com

Sew Day - Tuesday 1/24/23

 Pyle Center - Globe Room - 3pm - 7:30pm

January Sew Day will focus on QOV.  You can bring your own project or work on QOV.  Following is a note from Laura May regarding Quilts of Valor National Sew Day.

Quilts of Valor’s National Sew Day is Saturday, February 4. Anyone can participate; there are prize drawings for Quilts of Valor members.  https://www.qovf.org/in-the-news/national-sew-day-registration/  

 

My original plan was to invite Quilts of Valor members to my home to cut and sew that day, but my husband’s aunt passed away and I’ll be out of town. Instead, I would like to encourage all of you to register for QOV’s National Sew Day and sew at your home instead. 

 

I have plenty of fabric. On Cactus Patcher’s Friendship Sew Day (Tuesday, Jan 24^th) I’ll bring all the Quilts of Valor fabric with me to the Pyle Center (Globe Room). Bring (or borrow) a pattern , cut out your fabric, take it home and work on your quilt top on February 4^th. You can bring your completed quilt top to a Cactus Patchers meeting and someone will take it home to quilt it.

 

Anyone can sign up to participate, but only current Quilts of Valor members will be eligible to win prizes (including a Janome 3160 QOV edition sewing machine). If you’re a QOV member, be sure to sign in before you register for the event.

 

If you would like to become a member of Quilts of Valor, cost is $10 for one year, when you sign up as a member of Cactus Patchers.  See Laura for details.

Christmas Party - 12/13/22

Tuesday, 12/13/22 - Homespun Christmas Party - 6p - 8p

Pyle Center - Multi-Purpose Room (across from info desk in front lobby)

Friends - Come one come all!  Tis the season to enjoy friends!

Fun - Holiday games that will test our skills and keep us all laughing!

Food - Menu will include ham, turkey, drinks (provided by Cactus Patchers) and a potluck

Your RSVP is signing up at perfectpotluck.com

Coordinator:  Brindley

Password:  1234

 Bring your favorite quilt notion (under $10), wrapped and ready for a gift exchange

 

November & December 4th Tuesday

 REMINDER!!!  There is not a 4th Tuesday Sew Day in November or December.

Watch for upcoming announcements for 2023 4th Tuesday Meetings.

2nd Tuesday Cactus Patchers Meeting

Business Meeting & Program - 11/6/22

Social 6p - 6:30p, Business Meeting at 6:30p followed by an interactive program as follows:

We will have a Make n Take project to make fabric flowers that can be used as ornaments. 

Supplies provided:

• 2", 4" and 6" circles of red, white and green Christmas fabrics you can choose from.  
• Buttons for the center of the flower.

Supplies you need to bring:

• Your favorite hand stitching needle, thimble and snips/scissors.  
• If you desire a different color scheme - cut your 2", 4" and 6" circles prior to Tuesday.

4th Tuesday Meeting - 10/25/22

 

Motley Bazaar

by

Cactus Patchers

A Chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild

 

When:  Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Where:  Pyle Center – Tucson Room

655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ

What Time:  3pm – 7:30pm

 

What’s Available !

·       Lots of fabric, including yardage for backing!

o  $5 per pound (works out to less than $2/yard)

·       Notions

·       Patterns

·       Limited number of Halloween mug rugs

·       Misc. sewing/craft related items