June, 2013

 

 

CHECK THESE OUT !!!    

Peace by Piece has received from pretty cool new tools this month!  

We now have a cart to help us move those tubs of fabric from my vehicle into Mission Hall on set up night and back out to my vehicle after the bee.  That job just got a LOT easier and just in time for the heat of summer.  It was DONATED!

And these tools are going to be very appreciated by anyone tying quilts.  Pliers to pull the needles through the fabric (no more sore fingers).  And some REALLY long needles.  I've been told these needles are a must for tying.  Also DONATED!!

And this nifty card.  For some time now we have been supplying a local quilt shop with brochures containing information about who we are and what we do that also invites interested people to come and sew with us.  Those brochures have recently become too pricey ($40 for 25 brochures) for our purse.  So I went searching for a less pricey solution and came up with these ($10 for 50 cards).  They are double sided so they hold ALL the info we need to share, even a map!  I'll have them at the bee for you to check out, look for them on the table where the sign in book is.  Also DONATED!!!  

So, May has been like Christmas for Peace by Piece! 

 

 

  BEE REPORT   

 

 

 

During the May Peace by Piece Quilters bee we completed 42 quilts.  We also completed 13 tops.  The bee raffle items raised $24 dollars.  We currently have 66 kits waiting to be sewn together and 16 kit-kits ready to be cut.  We have 46 tops in the closet waiting to be quilted or tied.  As always we'll have a couple of sewing centers, a few tying stations, along with cutting and kit-kit stations set up.  Ready for another GREAT bee!

            

 

 

 QUOTES & TIDBITS

 

AZ Blankets for Kids has been in operation for twelve years and produced almost 80,000 quilts!

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When life gives you scraps make a quilt!

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Learned from dear ol' mom...

My mother taught me about the CIRCLE OF LIFE...

  "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

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JUST FOR GRINS

 

 

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AZ BLANKETS 4 KIDS HAPPENINGS

The next AZB4K bee is on the calendar for June 22 at Las Palmas Grand in Mesa.  If you would like to sew with the Las Palmas Grand ladies check the AZB4K website at  azblankets4kids.com for the latest bee info and location.  While visiting their website click on the 'What's New' tab to read their latest newsletter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peace By Piece Quilters

UPCOMING BEE

Thursday, June 6 is the next Peace by Piece Quilters bee.  If you would like homework supplies please click the link below to send me an email and let me know what you need.

Have a colorful day!

  ~Wanda Dix~