Note from the Chairperson
Sad News
Craig Anderson, our beloved owner of Corvallis Sew and Vac, passed away Monday morning, May 4, of a heart attack. It was instant. He was at the gym when it happened. The store will continue on, but they will not be at the quilt show. Kathleen Ritzman and Phoebe Hein are now looking for a new sewing machine vendor. Suggestions are welcome.
What’s Coming up from the Programming Committee
May Guild Meeting Program
Barbara Kinzel will present on “Quilting Myths in History.” Plan to have your myths busted with humor and facts!
All Star Sampler Platter
May 16 and 17, 2026 – 12 to 3 PM US Pacific Time
18 Amazing Teachers! 18 Amazing Demonstrations!
Something to please every kind of quilter!
Click for Promotional Video Free to OCQG members. Paid for by your guild!
Global Quilt Connection Sampler Platter will be live Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17. Even if you cannot attend the live event, the link will be open for seven days. Plan to be inspired! Watch your email for a description and link to the event!
Sponsored Ribbons
Ladies: It is time to “award” your special quilt at the Quilt Show. First, put your name on the poster board; next, place your imaginative title on the line beside your name; then, pay ten dollars.
At the August Quilt Show you will match your imaginative title to the quilt that deserves the title you have chosen. Now, this is an opportunity for the Quilt Show to earn more money and for you to place a ribbon on your special titled quilt. It can be titles such as, “It makes me smile,” “My Oh My,” or “Blue on Blue Beauty.”
We think that all our quilts in the Quilt Show are worthy of ribbons, and this is your opportunity to select even more winners! So, sign up at the next guild meeting!
Diane Tillotson
Sponsored Ribbon Chairperson
Quilt Show Volunteer Schedule Update
Folks: If you wish to sign up as a quilt show volunteer and missed a chance to do so at our regular meeting, go to the quilt show page and click on volunteer schedule to see what spaces are available. Then, please contact Pamela quilterocqg@gmail.com with your choices. Thanks!
Worth Repeating: Get Your Special Quilt Documented in May
All members: The next Documentation date is Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum, 4907 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367. I will have a sign-up sheet at the April meeting at the Membership desk.
Please consider documenting one of your quilts. The schedule is currently open. We can do 18-20 quilts on this date. We limit the number of quilts for each individual to four per documentation date. This is a first come, first served appointment. There is a nomninal fee of $5.00 per quilt.
We document all quilts–old, new, used, etc. It is a fun day, and we all seem to learn something new each time. Please consider signing up. Thank you.
Joanne Sedlacek, Chairperson
Documentation Committee
Happy May Birthdays, Quilters!
If you have a May birthday and are willing and able, please bring a sweet or savory snack to the Guild meeting on May 14. One- to two- dozen pieces is plenty and snacks can be homemade or store-bought. Please let Laurie Downing know by text or email if you plan to bring a treat for the group, so she can plan ahead for the meeting. We appreciate your contributions!
Hospitality Committee
lhdown@yahoo.com