Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild

Thank you, in Nevada, Mo., for putting our show rack cards at your checkout! It will be great to have lots of Nevada area quilters attend our fall show. Be sure to stop by See Happy Quilt Shop if you're in the Nevada area.

Thanks to Jennifer of The Quilted Cow, the area's most famous "wicked cool" quilter, for being a Silver OPQG Show sponsor! Jennifer is famous for her "party in your PJs" on Facebook and has created the first-ever network of franchise quilt stores. We're sure Jennifer's booth will be filled with fabulous kits, patterns and fabric deals galore. Shopping with The Quilted Cow crew is always a blast. Make plans to visit their booth September 26-28th during the OPQG Show. Visit OPQGShow.com to learn more.

The Quilted Cow

Thanks, Joan and Robert, for being a Silver OPQG Show sponsor! In case you missed the big news, Sewing Machines Express in Springfield merged with Quilt Sampler! This new venture is sure to create a powerhouse shopping experience for area quilters. Shop sewing's best brands, including Bernina, Juki, Janome and more. Make plans to attend the show, as we're sure their booth will be a shopper's paradise. 😎

Sewing Machines Express

Thank you, Dorie! We're excited you are a Silver OPQG Show sponsor! You don't want to miss seeing her booth. As an APQS longarm dealer, you'll learn the advantages of quilting with an APQS longarm. While in the booth, sign up for free motion quilting classes at her Nixa, Mo., store and see her custom-designed quilting templates. Dorie is a nationally known speaker, teacher and author. She is famous for her quilted mandala club and for teaching people how to quilt from one motif to another across the whole quilt without breaking thread. She's an incredible teacher and a long-time OPQG member. We can't wait to see all that's new in her booth! Visit forever-quilting.com to learn more.

Forever Quilting with Dorie

A huge shout-out of thanks to Shawn Williams, owner of Shawn's Sewing Center in Springfield, for being our 2024 OPQG Show Gold Sponsor! You don't want to miss seeing his booth at the show. He will have a variety of Brother sewing and embroidery machines along with HandiQuilter longarms. You'll also see a fantastic selection of sewing notions and supplies. Thanks again, Shawn! We're thrilled you're part of the upcoming OPQG Show! Visit ShawnSewingCenter.com and OzarkPiecemakers.com for more information.

's Sewing Center

The city of Dexter is hosting a quilt show in August. Visit their page for more information.

Here is the second batch of photos from last week's Confetti Collage workshop taught by fiber artist and teacher Rhonda Denney. Everyone who attended was inspired by the possibilities of this technique.

The quilt tops were pieced by Sew Scrappy group member Kathy C., who is on a quest to "get rid of my strings." These turned out great! We can't wait to see them after they're quilted.

🎆 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Let's celebrate the freedom and unity that make our country great. Enjoy the fireworks, festivities, and time with loved ones. Here's to the land of the free and the home of the brave! 🗽🎇

Rhonda Denny conducted a fantastic workshop last week teaching her Confetti Collage technique. During the workshop, attendees learned how to applique tiny pieces secured by netting and then quilt them. You can learn more about Rhonda and see examples of her work at RhondaDenney.com. Thanks, Rhonda! It was a fantastic workshop.

Here are the first batch of photos from the event.

Here are a few pics from a recent Quilt Show Boutique sew-day! Our guild members donate their time and talent to create beautiful, useful items to sell in our guild Boutique (fundraiser) during our upcoming OPQG Show. Boutique chairperson, Kim S., led the group in making sewing caddies. She pampered participants with homemade blueberry muffins made with fresh-picked blackberries. Yummy! 💙

Sew Scrappy group member, Mary L., recently brought this lovely quilt top to share. The butterflies scattered throughout are a wonderful addition to this scrappy pastel color palette. We look forward to seeing this top after it's quilted!

Today, we celebrate not only our dads but all father figures who have positively impacted our lives. Your love and guidance have made us who we are today. Happy Father's Day! 💙

It's time to save your seat during the Fall OPQG Show! Registration is now open for hands-on classes and lectures, Visit https://bit.ly/OPQG-Show-Classes-Lectures for complete details and to sign up.

🎼 "You're a grand old flag, a high-flying flag and forever in peace, may you wave! You're the emblem of The land I love. The home of the free and the brave. Every heart beats true under red, white and blue." ❤️🤍💙

Show us your flag quilts in the comments below!

My name is Dianne, and I'm the volunteer who posts on the guild social media accounts. I was in the guild a few days ago and this gorgeous patriotic quilt was hanging on the wall. I looked on the back and didn't see a label so unfortunately, I can't contribute this beautiful work to its creator. My guess is this quilt was made by a member of our Patriotic Piecemakers group for an upcoming Quilt of Valor ceremony. This quilt is a beauty and I am sure the veteran who it is awarded to will be thrilled to receive it. ❤️🤍💙 I can't say enough good things about the members of our guild who donate their time and talent and then donate their creations into our community. Quilters make a difference in the world one stitch at a time. 🧵🪡

Guild member, Brenda M., made this quilt in our Community Quilts group for our squad car program. We donate quite a number of youth size quilts to area law enforcement agencies and we call them "squad car quilts." Greene County and City of Springfield law enforcement officers keep our quilts in the trunks of their squad cars and when they take children into protective custody they are given a quilt to keep. This brings comfort to the child and fosters trust between the child and the officer. Quilts=Love

Help support our guild by purchasing opportunity raffle tickets for this 1948 Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine! $10 buys 12 raffle tickets for this beautiful vintage machine, which will be given away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, during a Facebook Live event at the conclusion of the OPQG Show.

Click this link to purchase tickets and learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/OPQG-Opportunities

The Singer serial number for this machine is AH822498. The prize includes the accessories and case, as shown in the photo. This machine was purchased from Turner’s Featherweight, one of our OPQG Show's long-time exhibitors. It has a new needle and lightbulb and has been cleaned and oiled. It is in good working condition.

Guild member, Evelyn M., made this "Jelly Roll Twist" quilt as a donation to our Community Quilts initiative. While scrappy in design, the use of many green fabrics give it a lovely, cohesive look. Great work, Evelyn!

That's Faye from Shawn's Sewing Center in their booth at our '22 show! 😀 We're excited Shawn's will once again, be our Gold Show Sponsor for our upcoming show. We still have a few booth spaces available, so if you are on the fence about securing a booth, it's time to act! Send an email to [email protected] and we'll send you all the info. See you at the quilt show!

This lovely, scrappy quilt was pieced by members of our Community Quilts group. Kate R., pieced the top and then it was quilted and bound by Annie S. This quilt will soon be in the hands of a local relief organization who will then gift it to a person in need. Quilts = Love

A huge shout out of thanks goes to our May speaker and workshop leader, Lea McComas for a fantastic program! Many of us remember her incredible quilt, The Long Goodbye, exhibited at the 2022 AQS Show in Branson (pictured in this post). Lea, we truly appreciate you sharing your talent for quilting and thread painting with us. 🪡🧵🩷

Guild members participated in a fun and informative thread painting workshop with Lea McComas. Participants completed a series of small exercises to learn skills in isolation and then combine them in more intricate compositions. They began with basic exercises for drawing, filling and blending before moving on to creating texture, contour and depth. Skills learned in the workshop can be applied to a variety of pictorial and abstract quilting projects. Thanks Lea, your presentations during yesterday's meetings and today's workshop have been fantastic!

Lea McComas

William Luce is a 94-year-old Air Force Chaplain who served in the Korean and North African conflicts and is a Vietnam Veteran. Our Patriotic Piecemakers Group awarded him a Quilt of Valor to honor his service in a private ceremony in '22. Let us reflect on his sacrifice and express our deepest gratitude to all who gave everything for our freedom.

We continue with a celebration of veterans who our Patriotic Piecemakers group awarded Quilts of Valor. Pictured here is Marvin Ealy, a 92-year-old Korean-era Veteran. Marvin was in the Army, was wounded by gunfire during training in Puerto Rico and returned home. Marvin received his quilt in a private ceremony in '22. Today and every day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the veterans who have served our nation with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Your bravery has ensured our freedom and protected our way of life. Thank you for your service!

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten. Let us reflect on their sacrifice and express our deepest gratitude to those who gave everything for our freedom.

Tommy Daniel is Harriet's son (see yesterday's Quilt of Valor social media post) and a Navy Veteran. He served three tours of duty onboard a ship in Vietnam. Our Patriotic Piecemakers Group awarded him a Quilt of Valor in a private ceremony in 2022.

Today, and every day, we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. Your sacrifice and commitment to protecting our freedom inspire us all. Thank you for your service!

This photo was taken during yesterday morning's Christmas party at our guild. Thanks for taking a great photo, Dorie!

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Kicked off the Christmas season celebrations in the company of many quilty friends, at our annual Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild Christmas party. The festivities included lively games, great conversations, and, of course, indulging in a variety of yummy foods.

What aspect do you appreciate the most about being a member of a quilt guild?