Thimbles and Friends meets at the Abington Public Library, 600 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, MA, normally on the first Saturday of every month from September through May.
September 14, 2024 10:15 am-2:00 pm Welcome back meeting! The program today is “What Did You Do Last Summer?” Please bring a picture of something you did last summer (not quilt related) It’s important that everyone bring a picture as it is part of the program for September. In addition, we will have the Quilt Bingo Challenge which will be explained at the meeting. Remember your quilt entry forms for the show. Also please bring any boutique items. Registration forms for the Quilt retreat will be available, with a deposit of $50.00. Show and Tell encouraged at this meeting.
October 5, 2024 10:15 am-2:00 pm This will be the quilt show preparation meeting. Sue Warchal will have all the information we need for the show. Remember to bring your raffle basket items and boutique items.
November 2, 2024 10:15 am -2:00 pm Our own Wendy Foley will instruct us on the proper ergonomics for our best sewing pleasure. Show and Tell encouraged at this meeting.
December 7, 2024 10:15 am-2:00 pm The annual Holiday Party will take place – Volunteers are needed to plan and execute. Show and Tell encouraged at this meeting.
January 4, 2025 10:15 am-2:00 pm Mary Cannizzaro from Cannizzaro Creations will be on hand to offer a Trunk Show
January 25, 2025 10:15 am-2:00 pm Our annual Charity Workshop and or open sew will take place under the direction of Shirley MacLeod our charity chairperson.
February 6-8, 2024 Retreat in Plymouth, Ma.
March 1, 2025 10:15 am-2:00 pm Janet Elia will teach her workshop on Spiffy Binding. More info on required prep will be given in January.
April 5, 2025 10:15 am-2:00 pm Video presentation, Why Quilts Matter –What is Art? The quilt is a perfect test case for a dozen theories about what makes art…well art. Art vs craft debate. Show and Tell encouraged at this meeting. Bingo due and Elections.
May 3, 2025 10:15 am-2:00 pm Tea party! Volunteers needed to plan and execute. Challenge due.