**In-Person Meetings Suspended**
Due to the extension of social distancing protocols, we have suspended our in-person meetings.  A return date has not been set.  Please stay safe and healthy!  Check back often for new information. 

** February Virtual Events  **

Newtown Quilters Guild Meeting, February 16, 7-9:30 PM via Zoom

Mini Retreat via Zoom: Friday, February 19, 2021 ​8 AM-6 PM
Instead of our “typical” demo night meeting in February we will have four of our members share online classes they have taken and the projects they made in the classes.  This program will be “Workshops I Have Known and Loved (Or Not).  Information on the teachers and cost of the classes/workshops will be shared with guild members attending this meeting.  
Join the group for talk, laughter and sewing.  All Guild members will receive an invitation via email.  You may join and leave at any time during the session.  Drop in and join the fun!
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Guild Philanthropy Workshop, Saturday, February 20, 2021  

 
Our new Philanthropy Chairs will discuss plans for Philanthropy programs for 2021 and there will be time for sewing on Philanthropy projects by the attendees.  The workshop will be held Saturday, February 20 10:00AM - Noon via Zoom.  
 
The Open Sew session from Noon to 4PM will afford participants time to continue to work on their projects for Philanthropy or to work on their personal projects.  All Guild members will receive an invitation.  Check this month's newsletter and your email for more details.  

Coming in March: Pictorial Art Quilts Lecture and Saturday Workshop by Barbara Persing, March 16, 2021 7:00-9:30PM and Saturday, March 20 10AM-4PM  

xt month's Guild meeting will feature guest quilter, Barbara Persing.   Barbara will talk about her unique journey to becoming a master of art quilts.  She will use humor and knowledge to describe the disappointments and successes of becoming an award winning quilter.

Barbara will also be hosting a workshop entitled ‘Condo Tweet Condo’ where participants will make an adorable birdhouse-themed quilt  the following Saturday on March 20 from 10AM - 4PM .  As featured in the March 2020 edition of the AQS Magazine (pages 28-33), Barbara’s birdhouse design for this wallhanging will lead you to the fabulous world of applique.  Cost for this workshop is $35 and is limited to 25 participants.  Please send payment to our Treasurer.  A list of preparation instructions and supplies will be sent out to registered participants.  More details in the February newsletter.  
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Image from AQ magazine March 2020
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February 2021
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Hi Everyone,
 
All that we can say for certain is that much remains uncertain about 2021, making it difficult to predict whether it will be safe to resume public events in the fall.  With that uncertainty weighing heavily, we have decided to cancel our 2021 Quilt Show.  Cancelling our much-loved guild tradition was a difficult decision, but one made in the best interests of our members and our guild.  While we normally hold our biennial quilt shows in odd-numbered years, we have decided to reschedule our show for Fall 2022 when we will once again welcome visitors to celebrate the art of quilt making through the work of our members.  We have not yet set a date, so stay tuned.

​We continue to work on completing our 2021 calendar, and it will soon be posted to our website.  Please note that while we are not able to welcome guests at our virtual meetings, guests are welcomed to attend our virtual workshops, space permitting.  We are also welcoming new members.  Quilters who would like to join our guild or those interested in attending one of our workshops, can contact us by using the “Contact” tab on our website:  http://www.newtownquiltersguild.org/contact.html.