Welcome to the Fidalgo Island Quilters Guild
Navigating the website-Each of the titles above-home, about, calendar, resources, quilter's show and share, members and photo directory, contact FIQ, and message boards- are pages full of information, just click on the word or the categories underneath. To enter the Members pages, use the password on the front of your membership card or contact, Diane Cloughessy. If there is something you would like to see on the website, send to our email: FIQwebsite@gmail.com.
Meetings
Meetings are held in the Westminster Presbyterian Church basement, Anacortes, 1300 9th Street at 1 p.m. unless otherwise noted on the first Monday of the month. We have a handwork social at 10:30. Break for lunch at 12:00. Enter from the side door on M street. If you need the elevator it can be accessed from the parking area between the church and the museum on the side. Use the doorbell to get our attention if the door is not open.
Sign up for FIQ here:
We are collecting dues for the year 2023: (We have changed our fiscal year to Jan-Dec.)
Pay your membership with a credit card here or print off the membership form to mail in with the check here. If you are over 80, we ask that you also fill out the membership form so we have the most accurate information on you. This can be done online also.
If you have not paid you may be dropped from the membership . Members only section password is on the front of your membership card.
We are updating the By-laws and Budget to reflect recent changes to FIQ. Please take a moment to read through these items that will be found on the Members page. A reminder that the password is on the front of your membership card or you may contact Arlene Anderson quilt.kin@gmail.com or Diane Cloughessy imlovinglife9@msn.com for the password.
FIQ University handouts:
Freezer paper applique
Stem and Stitches
Handmade Hexagons
Mock Mola
FIQ GENERAL MEETINGS Masks are optional. We are now meeting year round and because of that may have to move our meeting place from time to time. Drinks are allowed in a covered container.
Important Dates:
February 6th- Fiq Meeting-- The Diva's, a creative clothing and accessories group of Fidalgo Island Quilters, will present a style show of their wonderful designs themed, "Great Style at any age". These women express their artistic skill by accessorizing and making beautiful garments. Expect to be wowed by their creativity, style and enthusiasm.
Join us at 10:30 for our Handwork social, We will break at 12:00 for lunch. The official meeting starts at 1:00. A board meeting will follow that all may attend.
Please remember your nametag, we are so excited by all of our new members. Welcome. Don't forget to get your ticket for the nametag raffle.
Voting-Please read the proposed By-laws changes and take a look over the proposed Budget proposal for 2023. We will be voting at this meeting.
Fat quarter exchange color of the month is shades of pink and red. A fat quarter is an 18"x22" piece of fabric.
Block of the month - The heart block info is under the resources tab.
Art Quilt group-If you are interested in meeting as part of the Art Quilt Group, come early to the next meeting and see Julie Fry to talk about what we want to do.
Membership Dues-Remember we are now meeting January through December. Please pay online or fill out the membership form and bring to Gayle or Lynn.
Membership meeting will follow the regular meeting. As always, everyone is welcome to attend.
February 8th-Diva's will meet at 10:00 at the Anacortes Senior Center. The Divas are a group of enthusiastic garment makers who use quilting techniques and various mixed media to create wearable art from purchased or created fabric. For more information contact Helen Montgomery at helkat@wavecable.com
February 13th-Sit and Sew hosted by Julie Anderson at the Sedro Woolley Library from 10-6. There is space for 14 people. Contact Julie Anderson at Julia1955@yahoo.com to reserve your spot or for more information. What is a Sit and Sew? A fun social time where you can work on your latest project. Bring your machine and all the items you will need to work on your project. This is a great time to get to know your fellow quilters, get tips and advice.
February 20th--Sit and Sew hosted by Julie Anderson at the Sedro Woolley Library from 10-6. There is space for 14 people. Contact Julie Anderson at Julia1955@yahoo.com to reserve your spot or for more information. What is a Sit and Sew? A fun social time where you can work on your latest project. Bring your machine and all the items you will need to work on your project. This is a great time to get to know your fellow quilters, get tips and advice.
February 27th-Community Quilts workshop-10:00-1:00 at the church. Contact Jennie Wallis for more information-waltjenniewallis@gmail.com
March 6th Fiq Meeting-
Join us at 10:30 for our Handwork social, We will break at 12:00 at lunch. The official meeting starts at 1:00.
Fat quarter exchange color of the month is green.
April 3rd-Fiq Meeting-
Join us at 10:30 for our Handwork social, We will break at 12:00 at lunch. The official meeting starts at 1:00.
Fat quarter exchange color of the month is .
May 1st-Fiq Meeting-
Join us at 10:30 for our Handwork social, We will break at 12:00 at lunch. The official meeting starts at 1:00.
Fat quarter exchange color of the month is. Our speaker for May 1st will be Marilyn Staheli. Marilyn has been a long time member of the Featherweight Sewing Club started by Dave McCallum, the author of "The Featherweight 221 & I". Marilyn will share her knowledge of the Featherweight Machine and share some of the accessories that make this machine so popular.
FIQ BOARD MEETINGS first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. (after the meeting) Everyone is welcome to attend!
Would you like to contact a board member? Volunteer for any position? Click here for a list of board members and their contact information.
