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River City PiecemakersQuilt Guild Home Page Updated 16 April 2009May 1-2, 2009 - Bonnie Hunter workshops!The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens |
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RCP Guild Members Helen Ann R. and Claudette R. quilt on our 2009 Donation Quilt at Regency Square Library on Oct. 15!
Outgoing guild Pres. Mo R. presents Alison P. the President's gavel. Alison will be guild president for 2009. Congratulations Alison!
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Officers |
| Current River City Piecemakers officers are: | |
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| President | Alison P. |
| Vice-President | Amy C. |
| Treasurer | Bette W. |
| Secretary | Laura A. |
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Membership Information |
The primary purpose of this organization is to preserve the
heritage of quilting, to be a source of information and
inspiration, to perpetuate a high quality of excellence in
quilting and related arts, and to be a gathering for people with
a common interest. This guild is non-discriminatory organization
with regard to race, color, creed, age, sex, or national origin.
Members pay dues of $18.00 annually
and cover the period of January 1 thru December 31. New members
joining the Guild after January shall have their dues prorated on
a monthly basis. Dues shall be paid in January, and become
delinquent as of the February general membership meeting. A
member in good standing is one who adheres to the by-laws of
this organization, and pays annual dues in a timely manner.
RCP Guild Members Judy F., Claudette R. and Helen A quilt on 2009 Donation Quilt at Regency Square Library. Jeanne H. was there also, she is the photographer!
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Meeting Information |
River City Piecemakers quilt guild
meets at the Arlington Masonic Lodge 309, 3421 N. University
Boulevard, Jacksonville, at Jack Road and University Blvd. N..
General membership
meetings are held on the second Thursday evening of each month
at 7:00 PM. The December general membership meeting shall be
considered the "Annual" meeting. We welcome visitors as well as
new members at our meetings. Visitors may attend a maximum of
two general membership meetings per calendar year.
Meetings are held on
the second Thursday of each month. Doors to the meeting hall are
opened around 6:30 PM for socializing , the meeting
begins approximately at 7:00 PM.
Betty A., Helen R., and Claudette R. quilt on 2009 Guild Quilt at the home of Jeanne H. and Betty A. and Claudette R quilt on Guild at Library.
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Saturday April 18, 2009---WORKSHOP 10 AM - 4 PM more or less. Location: Lodge where our general meetings are held. Jeanne H. will be getting us started on the 2010 RCP guild quilt. Donations of Pastel 1930's reproduction fabrics are needed for use in this quilt, so, if you have fat quarters or yardage you would be willing to give, please bring them to the February meeting. Give your donations to Chairperson Jeanne H. Your generosity is appreciated! IMPORTANT: Lunch will be potluck soup/salad or bring your own lunch and/or snacks and refreshments.BONNIE HUNTER WORKSHOPS! "Crumbs, Crumbs, Crumbs" - Friday, May 1, 2009, and "Cathedral Stars Quilt" - Saturday, May 2, 2009 - Bonnie Hunter Workshops! Thursday May 14, 2009--- GENERAL MEETING 7 PM Arlington Masonic Lodge, 3421 N. University Blvd., Jax FL: Business meeting, Program: Folded Flowers, Show and Tell, Refreshments TBA for May 28 2009--- RCP Board meeting Regency Library conference room. Saturday May 16, 2009---WORKSHOP 10 AM - 4 PM more or less. Location: Lodge where our general meetings are held. Finish up your Bonnie Hunter quilt, or/and another project TBA by guild. IMPORTANT: Lunch will be potluck soup/salad or bring your own lunch and/or snacks and refreshments. |
QUILTFEST |
Show Hours -Thurs. and Fri: 9 AM to 6 PM * Sat: 9 AM to 5 PM * Cost of Admission - Daily $8.00 *** Thursday for Seniors 60 and over $7.00 *** Weekend Pass $15.00
For more detailed information on QuiltFest 2009, go toQuiltFest Inc. of Jacksonville FL
Here are some photos of members and their quilts at QuiltFest 2008. More pictures coming soon!!!!.
To view the pictures of QuiltFest 2008, go here.
| QUILTFEST, Inc. is an organization comprised of these area guilds: |
ALL-STAR QUILTERS GUILD
COASTAL QUILTERS OF NE FLORIDA
FIRST COAST QUILTERS GUILD
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS GUILD
HONEYBEE QUILTERS GUILD
RIVER CITY PIECEMAKERS
ST. AUGUSTINE PIECEMAKERS
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Additional Quilt Shows |
These shows and events were listed in the Florida Quilt Network Newsletter. The Florida Quilt Network is an organization that publishes a FREE EMAIL newsletter to spread the news about anything and everything good that is happening in the world of Florida Quilting and Quilters. This is a VERY good newsletter! www.floridaquiltnetwork.com/home.htm
Check back for updates, additions, and or corrections.
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Guild Projects |
Alison P. presents a donation to Karen Brune Mathis, Executive Director of "Dreams Come True"
Three pictures of the baby quilts and crayon bags donated for children at the "I. M. Sulzbacher Center"
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Quilt Gallery |
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NOV. Guild meeting and WorkshopTo view these photos, gohere
RCP SnapshotsTo view these photos, go here.
Jacket WorkshopTo view these photos, go here.
Faces WorkshopTo view these photos, go here
To view our quilts, go here.
To view a few photos of the guild June 2005 Locker Hook Rug Workshop, gohere.
To view the Adult Care Center lap quilts, go here.
To view the pictures of the Aug. 2002 luau, go here.
We are currently updating our photos, with newer picture of quilts made by our quilters!
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Links of interest to us! |
Museum
of Florida History--The Florida Quilt Collection
The American Quilter's Society
Sue Traudt's
World Wide Quilting Page
National Online Quilters
The Lost Quilt Come Home Page
Florida Quilt Network
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Additional Information |
For additional information about River City Piecemakers,
you may write to:
| River City Piecemakers |
| P. O. Box 11996 |
| Jacksonville, FL 32239-1996 |
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