Gina Gempesaw "A Quilty Finish: Borders and Bindings" Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7PM (Lower Makefield Township Community Center)
Gina Gempesaw, of Gem Hill Quilts, is a quilter and quilt designer. Like many quilters, Gina learned to sew as a child and has been sewing ever since. Today, she says designing and piecing is her favorite part of the quilting process. She has designed many Quilts of Valor and most recently had her designs included in the book, "Americana Quilts" published by Annie's Quilting (2023).
Although born and raised in Davao City, Philippines, Gina now calls Pennsylvania home. She’s lived there for more than 25 years, but has also spent some time in Delaware and Japan. When she’s not designing patterns and making quilts, Gina is enjoying her other favorite pastime: traveling. Whether she’s trotting off to a bucket list destination, visiting with family in other parts of the country, or a weekend retreat with her quilting friends, Gina will always nurture her desire to see the world. Note: Our March meeting is in-person. (Guests welcome for $5)
Have you checked out the local events coming this spring?
Thank you to everyone who generously brought food to our 2023 meetings so far this year to be donated to the food pantry at Bucks County Family Services. Every item is gratefully appreciated by the recipients.
We urge all of our members to bring a donated item to every in-person meeting. We all have so much in our lives - we do not struggle to put food on the table for ourselves or our family. It is a blessing to be able to share with those in our community who need our help. Please be generous and remember those in need throughout 2023. ~ Nancy Y.
President's Message - March 2024
Is it just me or do you also feel the uptick in activity within the guild? The work of many of the quilt show committees started last year and the pace picked up in January. Putting on a quilt show is sort of like birthing a baby. You know it’s growing and getting bigger and bigger, and you prepare along the way. Suddenly the due date arrives. A quilt show of our size takes a lot of thought and planning, and yes, some it can be painful, but the weekend of the show is so worth all the sweat and labor it takes to get there.
Everyone can help with the quilt show in many ways. Lots of members are making Boutique items. Others are serving on committees. Aunt Sukie’s committee is sorting and pricing all the stuff to be ready to sell. There are many tasks, both large and small, you can help with. Maybe you are new to the guild or shy and do not know what is needed. Or you are ready to jump in with both feet or somewhere in the middle. Don’t be afraid to ask Dee Stark or myself. We are happy to listen and help you find the right thing for you to help with. ~ Roxanne