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TRAVEL - Pat Watson
Nashville Quilt Show, August 22-26, 2007
5days/4 nights at Opryland Hotel, Price per person: Double $699; Triple $599; Single $999
This includes travel on a deluxe 56-passenger motor coach, 3 dinners and accommodations at the OPRYLAND HOTEL). You do not have to be a guild member to participate. Reservation and deposit of $150 is required (balance due by July 20, 2007). Call Pat Watson (850-763-9284) for more information.

Camp So & Sew
Sew Original presents "Camp So & Sew"
Broyhill Inn and Conference Center, Boone, NC, August 9-11, 2007
For more information, http://www.seworiginal.org/CampInfo.html or call (828)264-1049

EVENING NEWS - Jo-Ellen Rogers
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the evening group for their support this year. With the help of such generous ladies, we have had a full schedule of sit n' stitch and refreshment committees. The standing committee members: Ann Vassie (evening secretary), Sam Lopez (librarian), Donna Gibbens (historian), Regina Johnson (hospitality) and Linda Kelley and Helen Jeroski (nominating committee) have done an excellent job. Their willingness to help, whatever the task, is appreciated and their smiling faces are so encouraging. I thank you all for having enough faith in me to continue for another year. We are here to improve the guild so, if you have any ideas, please contact one of us. Our standing committees have agreed to go on for another year so I look forward with a sense of relief and anticipation. I am glad to be a member of such a vibrant group.

I found a hooded sweatshirt at the April meeting. Please contact Jo-Ellen Rogers if it’s yours.

This 'n That
CLASSIFIED - For Sale: Inspira Quilting Frame with sewing machine. I purchased it new for $2,500 and have not used it much. Everything is included to set up your quilts and begin quilting your own. $1,500 OBO. Call Julie Gray 230-2561 or 258-9847.

GULF STATES QUILTING ASSOCIATION, Saturday, April 28, Summerdale, AL, Baldwin EMC Training Center, 19600 Highway 59, Summerdale, AL hosted by Island Quilters Quilt Guild and Silver Thimbles Quilt Guild.

GOODBYE - Helen Russo
Joining the Quilt Guild almost 14 years ago was one of the "Best" decisions I ever made. It enabled me to make some of my closest friends. I will truly miss seeing everyone.

I will be moving to North Georgia at the end of June. My daughter, Joy, will stay here in Panama City to continue her studies at FSU. Noel will attend Wildwood Christian Academy as a 3rd grader.

It's been my pleasure to serve the Guild as its Treasurer two times, as 1st V.P., as Publicity Chairman and as Chairman for our Relay for Life Team. I encourage all new members to take an active role because it's a wonderful way to get involved and make good friends.

Love to ALL,
Helen

by Rosemary Martens
Ladybugs are going to be making Hearts out of Flannel and Fleece at their meeting this month for Breast Cancer Patients.

Donna and her daughter from the GadAbouts are on a 3 week trip to Germany checking out all the Quilt Shops over there, looking forward to a report when she gets back.

The Sisterhood is still working on a Block Exchange among themselves. Don't miss the June Meeting as they will be putting on a Program about Round Robins. Anyone having one completed is asked to bring it to the meeting..

The Baltimore Babes are still doing appliqué and inviting anyone interested to join them at the QUILT ROOM at the Church between 8:30 and 11:30, the 4th Thursday of the month. You don't need to appliqué, you can do any hand work.

Honeybee members choose a block they want made and each takes a turn at having her block made by all the members, thus producing a nearly finished quilt when they have all had a turn.

Sunshine and Shadows - Bobbi Clemens
• Congratulations to Tomoko Ramsen, on the birth of her son. A wonderful world of adventure lies ahead.

• Several of our members have had surgery recently, Shirley Vaucher, Bernice Stickle, and Sarah Hutton. You are all in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

• Life time member, Mary Ola Miller, is recovering from a recent fall. We wish her well.

• India Belise is experiencing a lot of pain in her leg as a result of a torn ligament. Rest is the current form of treatment until surgery can be performed. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

• Congratulations to all the children and grandchildren of members who are graduating from high school or college. Good luck and best wishes for a bright future.

• Helen Russo will be moving to north Georgia, in July. We will miss her as she has been such a vital part of the guild. She has been a very active member and always willing to go that extra mile to do her share. We wish you well in your new home. Keep in touch with us, as you are very special to the guild.

NOTE FROM SARAH
As this is my last newsletter, I would like to say "Thank You" to all the wonderful quilters who support the guild. Many thanks to Susie who made my job as Patchwords editor easier. Let's remember that the guild needs all of us to function smoothly. Let's all pitch in and say "I'll help" when asked. You don't have to be an officer or committee chairperson. I regret that I am not able to continue as your editor but I am out of town so much that it becomes hard to get the letter out on time. Please contact Linda Aspinwall with all your news and reports.

Sarah Hough