2026 CAQC Quilt Show News:

Volunteers are still needed for the show. The current Quilt Show Newsletter, mailed to all members, contains a complete list of positions that need to be filled. Please sign up if you can fill a volunteer slot.

The 2026 Quilt Show Raffle Quilt was revealed at the January Meeting. Be sure to check out the Quilt Show page for more information about the Raffle Quilt, Show Classes and Vendors.

Raffle Quilt Ticket Sale News:

In support of CAQC we are once again selling tickets for our member-made raffle quilt. Our expectation this year is that every member buy a $20.00 packet of 10 tickets to be sold for $2.00 each. Raffle tickets were available to be picked up starting at the March meeting. Please bring your $20.00 and plan to pick up a package of tickets. Members can keep the tickets for themselves or sell those tickets to others. Members can pay for additional tickets if they'd like to sell more. Tickets will be available at every club meeting except the picnic until the show. All filled out subs or unsold tickets must be returned and accounted for per Minnesota lottery rules. Please bring them to club meetings or make arrangements to get them to a committee person. Minnesota rules to be aware of are: No one under the age of 18 is allowed to sell or buy a ticket, and all ticket sales must occur in Minnesota and be sold in person. Please read the complete listing of Minnesota lottery rules contained in the current Quilt Show newsletter.

In order to increase ticket sales and advertise for our upcoming show, CAQC tries to take the quilt to guilds and community events throughout the state prior to the show. A signup sheet will be available with opportunities for members to participate. Please sign up or let a committee member know if you are willing to take the raffle quilt on an outing or have an idea where we could take the quilt.

Raffle Quilt Incentive Program:

We are having a Bucket Drawing at the October meeting for members who have sold 20 raffle tickets or more! There will be a choice of seven incentive items, each of which will have a bucket, labeled for that prize.

For every 20 raffle tickets sold ($40 in sales), the seller will get one yellow ticket stub from the Raffle Ticket Sales Team. To enter the drawing, a ticket stub is placed in the bucket corresponding to the prize you would like to win. Sell more tickets and you can enter more drawings! Be sure to write your name on the ticket stub, you need not be present to win.

There is a separate Grand Prize drawing. Complete rules for each drawing is explained in the Quilt Show Newsletter sent to CAQC members.

Quilt Show Classes: See the Quilt Show Page for class descriptions. Openings are still available for the Pineapple Quilt Class.

Quilt Show Registration is Closed

QUILT LABELING INSTRUCTIONS:

It is important that all quilt labels are crafted consistently and placed in the same spot on each quilt, along with a pillowcase or transport bag, as all other quilt entries.

Consistent labeling ensures easy access for multiple show committee members.

IMPORTANT: ALL Quilt Information on labels MUST be identical to the Registration Forms information. (This applies to all Quilts: Challenge, Bed Turning and General exhibit.)

A. Make two (2) identical CLOTH labels (NO Paper labels). Nothing fancy, this is a temporary label for Show purposes ONLY. Note: If you have already attached a permanent label to your quilt, place this temporary “show label” over your permanent label.

B. Any size, 4"x 6” or larger label works well.

C. Print information on labels using a permanent marking pen, pigma pen, etc. Labels must be legible. DO NOT use a Ball-point pen.

D. Include the following information, preferably in this order:

1) Quilt Name - the same as the name on your registration for

2) Entrant’s name

3) Entrant’s Phone #

4) Entrant’s City, MN (optional)

5) Year (optional)

E. Attach one label to the quilt in the LOWER LEFT-HAND CORNER on the BACK of the quilt. Hand basted. NO Pins, safety- or straight-pins.

F. Attach the second label to a pillowcase or transport bag. The center of hem is a good place to attach the label. (This helps with sorting at Take-Down & Pickup time.) No plastic bags. No heavy, bulky bags.

G. Tips:

1) Use similar or matching pillowcases/bags (same color, same print, etc., for multiple entries) to help with identification & sorting at take-down and pickup time.

2) Use zippered bags (pillow protectors) for small items to prevent the quilt from slipping out of the pillowcase.

OR …Make a pillowcase to match your quilt or use fabrics from quilt added to regular pillowcases.

3) FYI …helpful tip for DROP-OFF day: Place your quilt in the pillowcase with the quilt label at the opening so it is easy to identify the quilt.

H. QUESTIONS Contact: Joan G or Jackie O. at the addresses found in the June Quilt Show Newsletter.

2026 CAQC Quilt Show Boutique News:

The last collection of boutique items was at the August meeting. This will give the Boutique Committee time to price and organize everything.

Again, many thanks to everyone that has contributed.

Quilt Show Voting:

There will be two separate ballots:

1) CAQC Member voting will take place on Thursday, September 24th from 2-6 p.m. Each member of CAQC will receive one ballot and they may vote for up to three quilts (in any order) in each of the following categories – Small, Medium, Large, and Challenge, and they may vote for one in the Group category. (The votes are in no particular order, just the three you select.) Ribbons for all categories will be hung by the Ribbon Committee after 6 p.m. Note that even though the voting period is given as 2-6 p.m. voting will only commence when the Quilt Display and Hanging Committee verifies that cards have been hung on all quilts.

2) Viewer’s Choice voting will take place durins the show on Friday, and until 1 p.m. on Saturday, when voting will close and votes will be tallied by the Ribbon Committee. CAQC members are eligible to participate in Viewer’s Choice voting at the show whether or not they voted in the Thursday evening member voting.

Quilt Show Scavenger Hunt:

This year, the CAQC Quilt Show is introducing a scavenger hunt for both kids and adults who have a youthful spirit.

Paulette M., who was involved in the MQ Show scavenger hunt this June, will be the event coordinator. The display/setup committee will provide her with a variety of items to look for in the quilts, including shapes, characters, colors, and more. The search items will be based on photos of the quilts registered for the quilt exhibit. Participants will receive a list of the items to be found. The Scavenger Hunt sheets will be distributed at the entry doors to the two rooms where quilts are displayed - the Gym and the Brick Room. Participants can return their completed lists of found items and collect their prize, a fat-quarter fabric provided by the Comfort Quilt Committee.

Non Show News:

Preparing for 2027 Board and Committee Positions

Please let Tina R., the President Elect, know if you are willing to continue in the position you have now or are willing to move to a different role on the board or as a committee chair. Being on the board or being a committee chair is a great way to get to know our membership better, help support our amazing quilt club and it’s fun. Board and committee positions are listed at the end of this newsletter. If you are interested in stepping into one of the positions, please contact Tina R.

Resolution Quilt News:

Here’s an update of the great progress on all the registered Resolution projects:

33 = Number of people participating

231 = Number of projects registered (that’s an average of 7/person!)

82 = Number of projects already completed.

The next drawing for resolutions completed May through August which will take place at the September meeting . As you know, the early drawings are for $25 gift certificates to Quilt Haven on Main in Hutchinson.

Remember, you still have FOUR MONTHS to finish your projects – until December 31, 2026. Please remember to text or email a photo of each completed project with its registered name to Jenny D. Please do this even if you are bringing it to Show & Tell.

Each registered project completed in 2026 also gets your name entered for a Grand Prize Drawing (all those beautiful red, white or blue fat quarters), which will be announced at the January 2027 meeting. Contact Joy H. or Jenny D. if you have any questions.

Resolution Incentive Rewards:

In May, September and January each completed project will be eligible for a chance to win a gift certificate--

• In May, projects completed January through April are eligible for the May drawing

• In September, projects completed May through August are eligible for the September drawing

• In January, projects completed September through December 31st are eligible for the January drawing

Comfort Quilt News:

The September meeting is going to be fun! The Comfort Quilt Committee will be bringing a big variety of fabrics from the Comfort Quilts stash — come create your own quilt kit without spending a dime! There will also be some larger pieces available for backing. Once your quilt top is complete, let the committee know and they will help provide the backing fabric.

If you would like make a comfort Quilt using this year's block pattern you can Download this year's block pattern here.

Quilts will be given to several of the same organizations that we gave to last year including the Hopkins Welcome Home program for Veterans , which took our biggest number of donations last year. The veterans could use quilts for twin or full size beds. The Sleep in Heavenly Peace program and Crescent Cove Children’s Hospice request twin sized quilts (60x80). The Sleep in Heavenly Peace program builds beds and our club helps provide quilts for those beds.

We can still use lap sized and baby quilts for nursing homes and day care centers. If you have a suggestion for a new place to donate to, please let one of the committee members know.

Any requests for batting or backing can be texted to Linee M. or Rosemary W. See contact information in the newsletter.

Making a comfort quilt at home? Approximate sizes desired

Kid’s size – 40 x 50”

Lap size – 50 x 60”

Twin size – 60 x 80”

Fidget quilts – 18 x 20”

Kid’s/Teen’s pillowcases – Cut 27” WOF and a 9” WOF border

Quilts of Valor – minimum size 55 x 65

Placemats -14" x 17"

Membership News:

Please be sure your dues are up to date so that you do not miss any important information. We have great speakers lined up for 2026 and don’t want you to miss out. Per our bylaws, your name will be removed from our monthly newsletter and monthly meeting roster if your dues are over two months late. However, it is easy to get back on. At our monthly meetings, bring your check or use Clover to electronically renew. If you wish to pay dues with a credit card, but cannot attend the meeting, you may request an invoice be sent from membership OR you can send mail a $35 check (made out to CAQC). The mailing address is in the monthly newsletter.

Questions and changes in your contact information can be sent to Sandi M. at caqcmembership@gmail.com

Social Media News:

Please submit pictures to show others via our Facebook and Instagram accounts all the fun that we have. Send any pictures you want posted to Penny K. at the addresses listed in the newsletter. Please include what the event the entry is for and any names you want included.

Zoom News:

To all members: The club pays for a zoom account all year. If you want to meet for a club meeting or small group on zoom, you are welcome to use it. Please contact Eva V. for help setting up, or training and passwords.

Sunshine News:

If you know someone who would appreciate a card from CAQC (get well, sympathy, special birthday, or other occasion), please contact Sue W. Sue will acknowledge your email so you know it was received and that a card will be sent.

Small Group News:

Try Something New Group

The Try Something New Group is a small group that meets quarterly. We work on specific challenges that test our creativity, skills, and (sometimes) patience. All are welcome to join.

The current TSN Challenge is to draw inspiration from a child's coloring book, in the 3-6 preschool age range. Please make a 12 1/2" block. Blocks will finish at 12". You can make as many blocks as you'd like; they will be used to create children's comfort quilt(s). Please use bright colors, and a white background.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 21, 1-3 in the Longfellow Room at the Chanhassen Library. Please contact Kathy W. if you'd like to be on the email list for meeting reminders.

DAGS Small Group

All CAQC members are welcome to join.

Meets: 1st Wednesday of the month, September 2nd

Time: 10:00-1:30/2:00

Cost: $5.00 Contribution to the church; this is a donation not a requirement.

Location: Meet at Christ Community Church, 897 3rd Ave, Excelsior, MN 55331, (the gray building)

What to bring: Your sewing machine, sewing supplies or hand work and lunch.

Supplies provided: Iron, ironing board, cutting mat, fridge and microwave available for use.

Contact people: Kim S. or Kathy W.

An email will go out before the meeting. Interested members should contact Kim S. or Kathy W. to be added to the email list. (DAGS has been known to take field trips instead of sewing)

All quilting skills are welcomed, come be inspired by the joy of quilting together.

DAGS stands for the Day After Girls, back in the day when we met the day after the CAQC meeting.

Mount Calvary Saturday Group

This is an open quilting group. An RSVP to Eva V. is required.

Location- Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 301 County Rd. 19, Excelsior, Mn 55331

The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 29th, from 9:00 - 3:00 pm. Note there is no September meeting.

Attendees can drop in and sew and chat throughout the day. Attendees need to provide their own lunch if they stay all day. Some people often walk across the parking lot to Kowalski's to pick something up.

IMPORTANT - Attendees must RSVP to Eva V. by the Wednesday prior to the meeting if they plan to attend. The meeting will be canceled if there aren't 6 confirmed attendees.

Some people hand sew and some bring machines, your choice. There is a convenient side door to the room where we sew on the north side of the church on William Street. This group generally meets one Saturday a month. Email Eva V. to be put on the email list to receive emails about future dates. Eva's email address can be found in the newsletter.

Stitch Together group

Looking for a new group to sew with? Are you a new member wanting to meet quilters on a more personal level? Our new group, Stitch Together, might be what you need.

Meets: Third Thursday September 17th 1:30 - 4:00

Contact person: Debbie L.

Location: Chanhassen Senior Center, 7700 Market Blvd (next to the Chan library).

The room is large, contains tables and has room for twenty-five sewing machines. There are plugs in the floor for cords. The room is bright and shiny new. Parking is close to the door, and it will be easy to haul in machines and supplies. We can meet there for no charge. Here's hoping many people, longtime members and new, will join us.

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