Set your calendars for Sunday, March 29 for an enjoyable afternoon at the annual Las Sendas Quilt Show.
Beautifully constructed quilts of varying size, style, and palette will be on display from 33 club members.
Every year the members choose a collaborative project as a showcase for the quilt show. This year the focus will be applique, which promises to delight and amaze with a variety of themes, sizes and colors.
The members are very prolific and will be displaying many personal quilts, and some will be for sale. The event will take place at the Las Sendas Trailhead Members Club, 7900 E. Eagle Crest Drive in Mesa. Complimentary refreshments will be available for all attendees.
An important aspect of the Las Sendas Quilt Club is that the members are dedicated to charitable projects. Last year, members proudly donated 33 quilts to the House of Refuge (transitional housing for the homeless), Helen’s Hope Chest (foster children), and My Sister’s Keeper (home for victims of domestic abuse).
The club also gave 140 pillowcases to Ryan House (provides pediatric palliative care at no cost to families), 80 bags to Harvest Compassion (food and clothing bank), and 42 dog beds to local animal shelters. At the end of the year, an additional 24 quilts, 22 pillows, two fleece throws and 16 stuffed animals were donated to Ryan House.
In addition to the projects, members also gave monetary assistance of $1,750 to Helen’s Hope Chest to assist with Christmas gifts, and $750 to Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, collected from the $1 donations at the door of the quilt show. Again, this year, the club will be asking for $1 donations from all attendees.
Las Sendas Quilt Club meets on the third Monday of every month, and schedules monthly open sewing days, where members demonstrate specific techniques, share tips/tricks, and offer friendly advice. These meetings provide opportunities to learn, share, and focus on charitable projects.
If you are unfamiliar with the East Valley, the Las Sendas Trailhead Members Club is located at 7900 E. Eagle Crest Drive, in Mesa, and can be accessed from the Loop 202 East, at the Power Road exit (eastbound), or McDowell Road exit (westbound) and then follow the signs.