Membership

 What's holding you back?

 Here are some of the great reasons to join our Guild. 

• • Annual Membership is only $30

  • First chance to sign up for offered workshops.

  • Lower cost for workshops.

  • Over 50 titles available to borrow from our growing Library.

  • Quilter's Cove.

  • Year-end picnic / potluck.

  • Opportunity to attend our yearly quilt Retreat.

  • Opportunity to attend our Christmas dinner.

  • Discounts at quilting stores.

  • Opportunity to be an active participant in our Quilt Show, every other year.

  • Expertise from our most experienced quilters.

  • And most importantly... New friendships with others having the same interest.

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 In a nutshell:

• • Meetings are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

  • Alergy Alert!!! No scents. No Peanut Butter items.  Please.

  • Membership dues are usually due beginning of September.

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Detailed Information:

Membership dues are only $30.00 per year, and can be paid at our monthly meetings, beginning in September.  Please pay our Membership chairperson.  You will be required to provide your name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address (if applicable).  The membership committee keeps an updated list for e-mails, and phone lists. 

Marco Polo Quilters Guild pins are available to members for $5.00 each from our Membership Chairperson. 

Our next meeting is the first Wednesday night of the month, from 7-9pm at the Saint Luke's Church, 369 Main St., Saint John, N.B.

No Meeting in July and August!

We hope to see you there!

Just a note to remember:  There are some allergy alerts to be aware of.  We meet in a room that is frequented by children.  Please be aware that peanut butter is strictly prohibited due to severe childhood allergies - even the residual oil may cause dire results.  Also, some of our members are scent sensitive, so please, no scents at the monthly meetings, or Quilter's Cove.  Thank you for being considerate.

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NAME TAG

Here is our pattern for a name tag.  We try to wear our name tags at the monthly meetings, to help us in getting to know everyone. 

Instructions for Construction:

1.  Cut piece of fabric larger than Section 1.

2.  Glue fabric in place on unprinted side of pattern.

3.  Fold pattern on line between 1 + 2, and trim seam to 1/4 inch.

4.  Take fabric for section 2, and line up to 1/4 inch seam of section 1 - right sides together.  Stitch along the line, starting 2 or 3 stitches before line, and ending 2 or 3 stitches after line.

5.  Press fabric up with dry iron.

6.  Fold pattern on line between 1 and 3.  Trim seam to 1/4 inch.  Add fabric for section 3 to the 1/4 inch seam.  Stitch and press as above.

7.  Fold fabric on the next seam line - cut to 1/4 inch seam, and continue adding fabric until block is complete.

8.  Add border as desired.  Remove paper.

9.  Add quilt batt, and backing, and quilt as desired.

10.  Bind edges.

Here's a website, too, that might be helpful:

Paper Piecing Basics:  www.paperpiecingbasics.com