GeneseeValleyQuiltClub(GVQC)offersquiltersaplaceto learn, grow, and serve through their love of quilting.•Activities:blockofthemonth,fatquarterdrawing, Comfort Quilt, opportunity to sign up for workshops.•A large lending library. •Show and Tell •Program,usuallywithaspecialspeakerwhoshares quiltingwisdom,tips,atrunkshow,and/orquilting inspiration. See speakers and workshops for 2022-2023•Sometimes after meeting mini-workshops. Theclub,locatedinRochester,NY,meetsmonthly SeptemberthroughJuneanddrawsmembersfromthe FingerLakesregionandevenasfarawayasBuffalo,Corning, andOswego,NY.Membersthathavemovedoutofthearea (Colorado,Michigan,andwarmareasinthewinter)continue toenjoyattendingmeetingsviaZoom.Themembership representsawiderangeofquiltingskillsfrombeginnerto advanced,alltypesofquiltingandinterests,including traditional,contemporary,modernandart,bothhandand machinequilting.Becauseofthediversityofquilting interests,ShowandTellandtheparadeofComfortQuilts (turnedinfordonation)arealwaysadelightandan inspiration.Althoughafewofthemembershavebeen recognizedinprestigiousjuriednationalquiltshows,allofthemembersenjoylearningandsharing their love of quilting together.GVQCoffersanopportunitytoconnectwithmemberquiltersthroughanactive(privatememberonly) FacebookGroupandtokeepupwithclubnewsthroughthemonthly(Sept-June)newsletter, Patchword.GVQChasalongtraditionofservingthecommunity,includingmakinganddonating hundredsofquiltsayearthroughLoveandComfortQuiltstoareaorganizationstogivetoindividuals and families in need.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Ifyouarenotsureyouwanttojoin,comeforavisit.Wewould love to meet you. More about our meetings.Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Congratulations GVQC
TheGVQC2019opportunityquilt,GeneseeValleyFriendshipQuilt,wasfeaturedintheMarch2022issue ofAmericanQuilter,(pg16).Thearticle,“DidYouKnow?”,writtenbyPamelaWeeks,BinneyFamily Curator,NewEnglandQuiltMuseumisashorthistoryofQAYG(QuiltAsYouGo).TheGVQCquilt photointhearticlewastheonlycontemporaryexampleofthistechnique.Otherexamplequiltswere made in the mid-1800’s.TheGVQCFriendshipQuiltisalsofeaturedinPamelaWeeks‘book,“PortablePatchwork,TheWomen PioneersoftheQuickandEasyQuiltingMethod,withProjects for Today.” Schiffer Publishing, Ltd, February 2022.QAYGisatechniquethatextendsbacktotheearlier1800’s.Blocksweremade,quilted,andoftenbound,then,sewn togetherintoalargerquilt.BecauseQAYGisagreatproject foragroup,ourclubusedthistechniquetomakethe61 blocksinthe2019clubrafflequilt.Membersmadetheblocks usingfabricsselectedbythecommittee,thenquiltedtheir blockbeforeturningthemin.Acommitteeboundtheblocks, arrangedthemandstitchedthemtogetherintothe91”x91” quilt.ChrisWickertorganizedthisGVQCprojectandmadethe unique finishing treatment.GVQCisblessedtohavesomanytalentedquiltersthat contributedtothisuniquequilt.Congratulationstoallwho participated in making the pot-holder quilt.
In Person Meeting COVID Protocol
The medical advisory team at Temple B'rith Kodesh has decided on the following conditions for use of their meeting space:•Vaccinations are expected, but are not required and will not be monitored.•Masks are not required•Food will be allowed. Bring your own drink.If you have questions, feel free to call me (585-704-0101) or email me with your questions or concerns. I thank you all for your patience again this year as we navigate Covid and its frequent changes. Flexibility is the key! Thank you all for allowing me to lead this wonderful group. Peggy Braitsch, President
Genesee Valley Quilt Club, Inc.Founded January 1936
Next Club MeetingDate: September 8Program: Sujata Shah (about our speaker)Visitors Welcome: If you would like to visit our next club meeting email Peggy Braitsch, President.Agenda:•9:30 Doors Open•9:30 - 10:00 Meeting Day Activities•10:15 Business Meeting, Installation of Officers•10:30 Reports, Comfort Quilts, Show and Tell•11:30 Lunch•12:00 Program: Sujata Shah - “The Root Connection”More meeting info.Read the COVID policy.September Workshops: more infoSept 9 - Sujata Shah, “Organized Chaos”Sept 10 - Sujata Shah, “Windmills”
Welcome to GVQCShare your passion with a group that has been sharing the art of quilting 86 years.GeneseeValleyQuiltClub(GVQC)offersquiltersaplacetolearn, grow, and serve through their love of quilting.•Activities:blockofthemonth,fatquarterdrawing,Comfort Quilt, opportunity to sign up for workshops.•A large lending library. •Show and Tell •Program,usuallywithaspecialspeakertosharequilting wisdom,tips,atrunkshow,and/orquiltinginspiration.See speakers and workshops for 2022-2023•Sometimes after meeting mini-workshops. Theclub,locatedinRochester,NY,meetsmonthlySeptember throughJuneanddrawsmembersfromtheFingerLakesregionand evenasfarawayasBuffalo,NY.Membersthathavemovedoutof thearea(Colorado,Michigan,andwarmareasinthewinter) continuetoenjoyattendingmeetingsviaZoom.Themembership representsawidevarietyofquiltingskillsfrombeginnerto advanced,alltypesofquiltingandinterests,includingtraditional, contemporary,modernandart,bothhandandmachinequilted.Becauseofthediversityofquiltinginterests,ShowandTellandthe paradeofComfortQuilts(turnedinfordonation)arealwaysa delightandaninspiration.Althoughafewofthemembershave beenrecognizedinprestigiousjuriednationalquiltshows, members enjoy learning and sharing their love of quilting together.GVQCoffersanopportunitytoconnectwithmemberquilters throughanactive(privatememberonly)FacebookGroupandto keepupwithclubnewsthroughthemonthlypublication, Patchword.GVQChasalongtraditionofservingthecommunity, includingmakinganddonatingabout350quiltsayearthrough LoveandComfortQuiltstoareaorganizationstogivetoindividuals and families in need.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Ifyouarenotsureyouwantto join, come for a visit. We would love to meet you.Feel free to contact us is you have any questions.
Congratulations GVQC
TheGVQC2019opportunityquilt,GeneseeValleyFriendshipQuilt,wasfeaturedintheMarch2022issueofAmericanQuilter,(pg16).Thearticle,“DidYouKnow?”,writtenbyPamWeeks,BinneyFamily Curator,NewEnglandQuiltMuseumisashorthistoryofQAYG (QuiltAsYouGo).TheGVQCquiltphotointhearticlewastheonly contemporaryexampleofthistechnique.Otherexamplequilts were made in the mid-1800’s.TheGVQCFriendshipQuiltis alsofeaturedinPamela Weeks‘book,“Portable Patchwork,TheWomen PioneersoftheQuickandEasy QuiltingMethod,withProjects forToday.”SchifferPublishing, Ltd, February 2022.QAYGisatechniquethat extendsbacktotheearlier 1800’s.Blocksweremade, quilted,andoftenbound, then,sewntogetherintoalargerquilt.BecauseQAYGisagreat projectforagroup,ourclubusedthistechniquetomakethe61 blocksinthe2019clubrafflequilt.Membersmadetheblocks usingfabricsselectedbythecommittee,thenquiltedtheirblock beforeturningthemin.Acommitteeboundtheblocks,arranged themandstitchedthemtogetherintothe91”x91”quilt.Chris WickertorganizedthisGVQCprojectandmadetheuniquefinishing treatment.GVQCisblessedtohavesomanytalentedquiltersthatcontributed tothisuniquequilt.Congratulationstoallwhoparticipatedin making the pot-holder quilt.
In Person Meeting COVID Protocol
The medical advisory team at Temple B'rith Kodesh has decided on the following conditions for use of their meeting space:•Vaccinations are expected, but are not required and will not be monitored.•Masks are not required.•Food will be allowed. Bring your lunch and drinking.If you have questions, feel free to call me (585-704-0101) or email me with your questions or concerns. I thank you all for your patience again this year as we navigate Covid and its frequent changes. Flexibility is the key! Thank you all for allowing me to lead this wonderful group. Peggy Braitsch, President
Next Club MeetingDate: September 8Program: Sujata Shah (about our speaker)Visitors Welcome: If you would like to visit our next club meeting email Peggy Braitsch, President.Agenda:•9:30 Doors Open•9:30 - 10:00 Meeting Day Activities•10:15 Business Meeting, Installation of Officers•10:30 Reports, Comfort Quilts, Show and Tell•11:30 Lunch•12:00 Program: Sujata Shah - “The Root Connection”More meeting info.Read the COVID policy.September Workshops: more infoSept 9 - Sujata Shah, “Organized Chaos”Sept 10 - Sujata Shah, “Windmills”