Capitol City Quilt Guild

P.O. Box 26022

Lansing, MI 48909

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President’s Block

President’s blocks are created by guild members and given to the outgoing president each year at the April meeting.  This a way of saying “Thank for a job well done.”  The President’s colors are announced in the newsletter and patterns for the traditional Ohio Star at the Vice President’s Table.

Challenge Quilt

Challenge quilt rules are announced by the Assistant Program Chair at least six months before the March deadline.  Completed (quilted) quilts are voted on by members at the March meeting.

Heartwarmers project

Quilts made by Guild members for chronically and critically ill children in local hospitals, quilts are collected at the March and September meetings but are accepted at anytime.  Be sure to attach a CCQG label to your heartwarmers quilt, which are available at the library table.

Tiny Treats

Tiny treats is a quilt block raffle held each month for members only.  Patterns and instructions are included in the newsletter. Make as many a three blocks and enter your name once for each one.

Fat Chance

Fat Chance is an opportunity for members only to win fat quarters.  Each month has a theme for the fat quarter. Bring one fat quarter (18 x 21) to the meeting and enter your name once in the drawing.  The current theme is "Band Themes"

May                     Cher

June                     Jimmy Buffet

July                      The Beatles

August                  Red Hot Chili Peppers

September            The Four Seasons

October                The Grateful Dead

November             The Temptations

December              Lawrence Welk

January                  The Moody Blues

February                Barenaked Ladies

March                   The Rat Pack ( Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.)

April                      Elton John