
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- imlovinglife9@msn.com. If there is something you would like to see on the website, send to our email: FIQwebsite@gmail.com. If you do not see the titles above, look to the top left of your screen for the 3 dashes, on your system, this is where you will find the tabs.
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.
FIQ Membership
In January, we wil be starting our membership drive. We are not accepting any forms until January since we are creating a new membership form. All members will be asked to fill out this form so we have your current information. All membership forms are not valid until approved by our Membership Chairperson.
If you are over 80 memberships is free, all you have to do is fill out the membership form so we have the most accurate information on you. The members only section password is on the front of your membership card.
Important Dates:
***We are still looking for someone or a couple of people to help find and organize our presenters for 6 month's next year." Without a Program's coordinator we will have to get really creative.
*****Please read the new draft of the bylaws located on the Members page and in the addendum to the November newsletter Denny sent out before the November meeting. We will be voting on them at the December meeting. They are also available on the members page
November 30th-Art Quilters This month’s Art Quilters meeting is being hosted by Annie Bussiere. Thank you, Annie!
11am to 2pm=Annie’s Pizza Station, 44568 State Route 20 in Concrete www.anniespizzastation.net
The plan is to gather, order lunch, and then start Show & Share while waiting for lunch to be served. Then continue with Show & Share our portrait projects while we eat our lunch. We will wrap up the meeting with a discussion on the next group challenge, a group project for exhibition at a future quilt show, and any ideas for workshops or techniques the group is interested in. More information is available on our tab. Carpooling is recommended.
December 4th-Annual FIQ Christmas Party-Come in in your festive Christmas attire. We will be having a potluck-watch for the Christmas party blast for more info, we will be having some fun crafts to make and show and share. We will also be voting on the new By-laws.
10:30 Handwork Sewcial-1:00 the party begins.
Don't forget your block of the month. Our fat quarter raffle color will be red!
Potluck:
Bring your own beverage with cup or container.
Potluck Menu - please bring the following in all of your culinary deliciousness:
Names Beginning:
A thru Fox - Desserts
Fr thru Hol - Appetizers or Side Dishes
Hom thru W - Main DishesIf applicable, mark your contributions with allergies or special diet restrictions in mind, i.e. if they are Soy-free, Sugar-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, etc.
Please make sure your name is on your serving ware (plates, pans, utensils) and take them home with you at the end of the day.Have a Fun Time and Help Clean Up at the End of the Day!
Check out the Christmas party page under the calendar tab for more details and pictures of the crafts.
Collect your felt, buttons, wooden spools, salt and pepper shakers for the button bouquets and Santa's.
You will need 3x10 Christmas fabric scraps for our fabric star ornaments-we do have extra fabric leftover from our sale that we can use that are not Christmas.
Felt Santa's- Brings some red, white and black felt scraps and white floss.
Reminder--please return any checked out library materials that are due.
December 18-The Divas are planning a Holiday Party on December 18 at noon at Anthony’s.
Naturally, it will be dress up day!
January meeting is FIQ university: Do you have a fun tip or trick you would like to share with our members? Please let Arlene know.
10;30 is our sewcial, 1:00 our meeting will start.
Don't forget your fat quarter for the raffle. This month's color is:
We are still in need of someone or ones to help find presenters and workshops with the help of the board. Grab a friend or two and help us fill this position. Please speak with Pat or Arlene for more information.
January FIQ University-Have you learned a new skill you would like to teach everyone. Let Arlene know.
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.
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.
FIQ Membership
In January, we wil be starting our membership drive. We are not accepting any forms until January since we are creating a new membership form. All members will be asked to fill out this form so we have your current information. All membership forms are not valid until approved by our Membership Chairperson.
If you are over 80 memberships is free, all you have to do is fill out the membership form so we have the most accurate information on you. The members only section password is on the front of your membership card.
Important Dates:
***We are still looking for someone or a couple of people to help find and organize our presenters for 6 month's next year." Without a Program's coordinator we will have to get really creative.
*****Please read the new draft of the bylaws located on the Members page and in the addendum to the November newsletter Denny sent out before the November meeting. We will be voting on them at the December meeting. They are also available on the members page
November 30th-Art Quilters This month’s Art Quilters meeting is being hosted by Annie Bussiere. Thank you, Annie!
11am to 2pm=Annie’s Pizza Station, 44568 State Route 20 in Concrete www.anniespizzastation.net
The plan is to gather, order lunch, and then start Show & Share while waiting for lunch to be served. Then continue with Show & Share our portrait projects while we eat our lunch. We will wrap up the meeting with a discussion on the next group challenge, a group project for exhibition at a future quilt show, and any ideas for workshops or techniques the group is interested in. More information is available on our tab. Carpooling is recommended.
December 4th-Annual FIQ Christmas Party-Come in in your festive Christmas attire. We will be having a potluck-watch for the Christmas party blast for more info, we will be having some fun crafts to make and show and share. We will also be voting on the new By-laws.
10:30 Handwork Sewcial-1:00 the party begins.
Don't forget your block of the month. Our fat quarter raffle color will be red!
Potluck:
Bring your own beverage with cup or container.
Potluck Menu - please bring the following in all of your culinary deliciousness:
Names Beginning:
A thru Fox - Desserts
Fr thru Hol - Appetizers or Side Dishes
Hom thru W - Main DishesIf applicable, mark your contributions with allergies or special diet restrictions in mind, i.e. if they are Soy-free, Sugar-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, etc.
Please make sure your name is on your serving ware (plates, pans, utensils) and take them home with you at the end of the day.Have a Fun Time and Help Clean Up at the End of the Day!
Check out the Christmas party page under the calendar tab for more details and pictures of the crafts.
Collect your felt, buttons, wooden spools, salt and pepper shakers for the button bouquets and Santa's.
You will need 3x10 Christmas fabric scraps for our fabric star ornaments-we do have extra fabric leftover from our sale that we can use that are not Christmas.
Felt Santa's- Brings some red, white and black felt scraps and white floss.
Reminder--please return any checked out library materials that are due.
December 18-The Divas are planning a Holiday Party on December 18 at noon at Anthony’s.
Naturally, it will be dress up day!
January meeting is FIQ university: Do you have a fun tip or trick you would like to share with our members? Please let Arlene know.
10;30 is our sewcial, 1:00 our meeting will start.
Don't forget your fat quarter for the raffle. This month's color is:
We are still in need of someone or ones to help find presenters and workshops with the help of the board. Grab a friend or two and help us fill this position. Please speak with Pat or Arlene for more information.
January FIQ University-Have you learned a new skill you would like to teach everyone. Let Arlene know.
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.
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