by Bonnie | Oct 12, 2015 | Philanthropy
Philanthropy needs your help. The Guild is collecting Hobbs Batting “Bar Codes” from the packaging.With five bar codes, the Guild can purchase a roll of batting at a discount. To date OGQG members have completed 175 quilts. As you know, that accomplishment takes a lot...
by Bonnie | Oct 12, 2015 | News & Reports, Philanthropy
On Saturday morning, September 27, four quilters, Susan Derring, Pam Boozan, Becky Meekoff and Jane Oglesby, set off for a Marine Corps Beach Party. We arrived at Camp Pendleton at 9:30 am and were greeted by the Marines. They carried our 122 quilts to our assigned...
by Bonnie | Oct 12, 2015 | Komen
The preview of the newest Komen quilt, “Stars and Stripes Forever,” was met with rave reviews. It was so nice to hear so many positive comments about the “stars” on the quilt top. I called Carol Kirkland to share the news since she was the one...
by Bonnie | Sep 7, 2015 | Philanthropy, Uncategorized
Do You Want to Be There!? On September 26, all branches of the armed services participate at a beach party for approximately 2000 soldiers and their families. It is held at Del Mar Beach at Camp Pendleton. Several people from the board have volunteered but I would...
by Bonnie | Sep 7, 2015 | Komen
The winner of the Basket of Goodies donated by so many of our wonderful members was Phyllis Derigo. The Race for the Cure is at Fashion Island on Sunday, September 27. I have registered our quilt guild’s team for the race. If you’re interested, go to the...
by Bonnie | Aug 4, 2015 | Philanthropy
The South Bay Quilters Guild has put out a request to all of the guilds in Southern California, asking for quilts for their wounded warrior project. Arlene Zobrist, SBQG coordinator for the Wounded Warrior Quilts program, has received a request from the Bagram Field...