Arapahoe County Quilters

 

Welcome!

We are a group of quilters who enjoy quilting or would like to start learning how to quilt, who want to grow and learn about quilting through the fellowship and friendship of other quilters. This group is not exclusive to the makers of quilts, but includes all who find interest and worth in the collection and preservation of our fiber arts and heritage. Currently, we have more than 350 members with an average meeting attendance of 175.  We bring national and local speakers to our programs.  Past programs include Libby Lehman, Carol Doak, Sharyn Craig, Vicki Pignatelli, Irma Gail Hatcher and more.

Membership renewal will start in January 1, 2008.  Fees are $25.00 for a 12 month membership.  Membership forms are available at our general meetings, or on our membership page.  Mail your form to ACQ, PO Box 5357, Englewood, CO 80115, or bring it to a general meeting.  

The next  General Meeting is on Thursday, July 10, 2008.   Doors open at 6:30 PM, Social Time 6:30 - 7:00PM,  Meeting and Program start at 7:00 PM.  The meeting is at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd, in Englewood, Colorado.  It is on the southwest corner of Hampden Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.    
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No Meeting in June due to a Quilt Show  - Only One Month to the Show !

The sisterhood of the quilting community mourns the loss of one of its own, Margaret Kinneer.  She succumbed to inflammatory breast cancer in mid April, less than one year from her initial diagnosis.  The tapestry of her life was reflected in her precision piecing, color combination, and intricate piecing patterns.  Margaret is survived by her husband Bill and three children.  Margaret was as complex as her quilts.  She held a PhD and taught at CU in the college of nursing.  She was a gold level ice dancer, a brown belt in Judo, and an avid cyclist.  She traveled the world to share her profession of nursing and teach quilting.  Many of us knew Margaret through her quilting classes at Holly’s Quilt Cabin and quilting retreats at Baldy in Breckenridge.  A service was held for Margaret on May 31, 2008, at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly, Littleton.  If you wish to honor Margaret you can make a tax deductible donation to Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research at ibcresearch.org. 
 

Festival of Quilts X

Quilt Show and Boutique

June 12- 14, 2008

Thursday and Friday 9 am - 6 pm

Saturday 9 am - 4 pm

First Plymouth Congregational Church
3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO
(SW corner of Hamden Blvd. and Colorado Blvd in Englewood)
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Please see the Quilt Show Information -> Quilt Show 2008

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
If you can volunteer to help please call (303-798-6412) or e-mail Peggy Jorgensen

2009 Raffle Quilt

Proposals for the 2009 Raffle Quilt are due at the July meeting. A decision will be made at the July Board Meeting.  Include pattern, fabric colors, and material cost estimates in the proposal. Quilt size should be queen or larger. 

For more information go to the  Charitable Quilts link.