NQA Membership

Sept, 2012

AT A GLANCE

* What's the Buzz...?

* From the President

* From the 2013
   Show Co-Chairs

* From the Chapter
  Services Chair

* See Our Quilt Shows

What's "the Buzz..."?

September is a month of change. Summer is drawing to a close, kids are returning to school and it is time for the changing of the guard on the NQA board of directors. As one of those who will continue on with the incoming board, I am extremely grateful for the efforts of those who have served NQA over the past year.

I also want to welcome Ruth Pollow to her new position as board President. I know she will do a wonderful job for NQA in the coming year!

 Remember to visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/NQA-National-Quilting-Association/112254952228007

Kathy Lichtendahl, Communications Chairperson

communications@nqaquilts.org

From the President - Ruth Pollow

Volunteerism is alive and strong.  I want to welcome you to a new NQA year.  Every two years, September brings onboard a new leadership team.  As the incoming president, I want to thank every member who has stepped forward this year to make our Quilt Show such a success and those who have chosen to give even more of their time and energy to be part of the NQA Board.  Check out the upcoming issue of The Quilting Quarterly to meet these extraordinary women.

It’s by raising your hand and saying “I’ll do that job” that empowers quilters at every level, whether it’s your local guild committees, your state or regional organization, and of course, the National Quilting Association.  If your guild is not yet an NQA Chapter, this may be the time to check out the benefits of becoming one.  Coordinate a workday to make little quilts that your guild donates to NQA for our Little Quilt Auction that takes place in June at our Annual Quilt Show.  Funds raised at this auction become available to Chapters through the NQA Grant Program.  There are so many ways we can bring quilting to others; it just takes a raised hand and the desire to serve.

Ruth Pollow, President

From the 2013 Show Directors

We are hard at work on the 44th Annual National Quilting Association Show to be held June 27-29, 2013.  This year’s special exhibits and the SewBatik Challenge will showcase the theme “Celebrate America!”  We are looking forward to displaying your works of art and at the same time celebrating our national pride.  Last year’s show introduced some exciting changes, including the new exhibit hall layout and our free lectures.  2013 will bring additional changes and updates and we want our members to be included!  If you would like to present a lecture or be included in the Friday Morning Medley or have suggestions or comments you would like to share, please contact us through showdirectors@nqaquilts.org.  We would love to hear from you!

Karen Blocher and Judy Taylor

NQA Annual Show Co-Directors

From the Chapter Chair - Sue Castelli

Welcome back to chapters who go on hiatus during the summer!  Here are a few reminders for all chapters as you make plans for the upcoming year:

- Chapter newsletters in email form can be forwarded to the NQA Office at nqaquilts@sbcglobal.net.  Paper newsletters can be mailed to the office at NQA, PO Box 12190, Columbus, OH  43212.  The staff will forward all newsletters to the Chapter Services Rep.

- Chapters with a scheduled quilt show:

• Can announce their show on the NQA website (see Calendar of Events) and the information will be shared in the Buzz which is distributed to all individual and chapter members each month.
• By contacting the staff at the NQA Office at 614-488-8520, each chapter:
• Can obtain information about liability and quilt insurance  available to NQA chapters who have scheduled quilt shows
• Can obtain a door prize of a one year membership with the NQA to award at their show
• Can purchase ribbons to award at their quilt show

NOW SHOWING---The LeTort Quilters of Carlisle, Pennsylvania are featured during the month of September on the NQA’s Chapter Showcase webpage.  Take some time to read about and see the photos from this 200 member chapter - come on over - http://www.nqaquilts.org/ .

AVAILABLE! Any NQA Chapter interested in being featured on the NQA Chapter Showcase webpage can contact Sue Castelli at nqachapterc@nqaquilts.org to reserve a month—first come, first reserved! 

SOQS – SEE OUR QUILT SHOWS – 20 Shows in the next 60 days!

September 1-21, 2012 – Log House Quilters Guild, Johnstown, PA            Email: csessler443@verizon.net

September 7-8, 2012 – Wilkes County Quilters, Inc., N Wilkesboro, NC            http://www.wilkesquilters.org/

September 14-16, 2012 – Austin Area Quilt Guild, Austin, TX  http://www.captxquiltfest.org/

September 14-16, 2012 – Piecemakers Quilt Guild of Athens, Athens, AL            Email: nsmanley@yahoo.com

September 14-16, 2012 – Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival, Walla Walla, WA            http://www.wallawallaquiltfestival.org/

September 14-15, 2012 - Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild, Sulphur Springs, TX            Email:  nsmanley@yahoo.com

September 22-23, 2012 – Chattahoochee Evening Starts, Cumming, GA            http://www.cesquiltguild.com/

September 22-23, 2012 – Endless Mountains Quilt guild, Athens, PA            www.emqg.org/2012show.html

September 22-23, 2012 – River Heritage Quilters’ Guild, Cape Girardeau, MO            http://www.riverquilters.org/

September 28-29, 2012 – Sandhills Quilters Guild, Pinehurst, NC            http://www.quiltinginthepines.org/

October 5-6, 2012 – Cabarrus Quilters Guild, Concord, NC            http://www.cabarrusquiltersguild.org/

October 5-6, 2012 – Streetsboro Quilt Guild, Streetsboro, OH            Email:  cjfath@nacs.net

October 6-7, 2012 – Wiltwyck Quilters Guild, Kingston, NY            http://www.wiltwyckquilters.org/

October 12-14, 2012 – Catawba Valley Quilters Guild, Hickory, NC            http://www.catawbavalleyquiltersguild.com/

October 12-13, 2012 – Needlechasers of Chevy Chase, Kensington, MD            www.needlechasers.org/quilt-show

October 19-20, 2012 – Berks Quilters Guild, Reading, PA            http://www.berksquiltersguild.org/

October 19-20, 2012 – Nimble Fingers Quilters, Rockville, MD            http://www.nimblefingers.org/

October 19-20, 2012 – Valley Forge Homestead Quilters, King of Prussia, PA            http://www.valleyforgequilters.org/

October 19-20, 2012 – Western Wayne County Quilting Guild, Belleville, MI            http://www.wwcqg.org/

October 20-21, 2012 – Brandywine Valley Quilters, Concordville, PA            http://www.brandywinevlyquilters.org/

October 20-21, 2012 – Needles and Threads Quilters Guild, Chicago, IL            http://www.chicagontqg.com/

October 26-27, 2012 – Twin Rivers Quilters Guild, New Bern, NC            http://www.twinriversquiltersguild.com/