February 2012
President's Letter
Dear Guild Members,
Welcome to February. The month we get to “strut our stuff.” Quilt Show 2012 is upon us. To date I have 91 entries and I am sure that, once again, we will have an inspiring show. To me the Quilt Show is like a Show-n-Tell on steroids! I am always amazed at the talent which exists within this group. I hope to see all of you there. Thanks go to many people who make the show happen. There will be further information in another section of this newsletter about the quilt show. I will mention all of the helpers.
The Pat Speth classes are full. However, if you are interested in a class please let me know and I will put you on the waiting list. There may be people who have to cancel. Mark your calendars. There will be a Pat Speth Trunk Show and Lecture on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. This is free and open to the public. We will precede the Lecture with a Pot Luck Dinner at 5:00 p.m. The classes will follow on March 23 and March 24, 2012. All of the events will be held at St. Andrew Episcopal Church. If you have signed up for a class and have not picked up your workshop supply list, please let me know.
Pat Speth is the author of Nickel Quilts, More Nickel Quilts, Amazing Nickel Quilts and Nickel Quilts & Borders. All of her quilts start out with 5” charm squares. To help you accumulate a stash of charm squares we are going to have a Charm Square Swap at our next meeting. To participate: prepare prewashed 5” charm squares of the same fabric for 24 light 5” squares and 24 dark 5” squares. Package the 24 light squares in one baggie and the dark squares in another baggie. Bring to the next meeting and we will swap. Note: ½ yard of fabric should yield you 24 5” squares.
Jo-Ellen Rogers is coordinating another swap. This swap involves the exchange of 2” Half Square Triangles made with Thangles. If you would like to participate in this swap and have not signed up, please contact Jo-Ellen.
Between the swaps going on and classes we should have plenty to occupy us in the coming months. However, we continue to have as our charity project, making nap quilts for the little ones at Head Start. These children aren’t fussy; they just like something warm and snuggly. So quilt for the fun of it and make a little something for the little ones.
Secret to happiness: sewing, sharing and smiling.
As always, happy stitchin’,
Beverly
QUILT SHOW 2012 “REMEMBRANCE OF TIMES PAST”
February 10 and 11, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Show held at: St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 1607 Baker Ct. Panama City
The invitation is extended to all. Come and enjoy the beauty of quilts; all made by Quilt Guild members. Ribbon Awards will be presented to those quilts which quilt judge, Carol Larimer, decides are the most worthy. These ribbons have been hand made by Guild members. Our beautiful Opportunity Quilt is on display and tickets to win this quilt will be for sale. In addition, we have a special Silent Auction prepared. Visitors may make silent bids to win each item displayed. Gorgeous raffle baskets stuffed with all sorts of goodies are ready to be won by the winning tickets. Lastly, we have our Quilt Shop with handmade items for sale. Also available in the Quilt Shop will be pinwheel blocks, ready for you to put together into a quilt.
QUILT SHOW TEAM
Chairmen: Beverly Pierzchala, Jo-Ellen Rogers, Bobbi Clemens
Tickets: Bobbi Clemens
Ribbons: Bobbi Clemens, Jo-Ellen Rogers, The Gadabouts
Opportunity Quilt: Joan Oldham, Connie Bernhard, Tracy Bell, Mary Clark, Millie Cobb
Volunteers: Mary Oliver
Silent Auction: Debbie Register, Betty Marler
Quilt Shop: Connie Bernhard
Judging: Beverly Pierzchala
Turn In/Take Down: Linda Aspinwall
Registration: Beverly Pierzchala
Designing Layout of Show: Carol Mabardy, Sue Gulkis, Sarah Hutton, Joyce Rogers
Hanging the Show: Sarah Hutton, Joyce Rogers, Gayle Hodges, Donna Day
The Sisterhood Bee, Marsha Michel and Regina Johnson
Hospitality: The Hummingbird Bee
Publicity: Sarah Hough
Pipe and Drape Provided by: Convention Services Co. Norm Gulkis and Mike Michel
THANK YOU TO SO MANY FAITHFUL WORKERS!
Pat Speth Lecture and Trunk Show
March 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Pot Luck Dinner at 5:00 p.m
“Five Inch is a Cinch” – How Nickel Quilts are created- This trunk show is sure to get quilters fired up about using 5” squares of fabric. Pat brings a great assortment of quilts from her collection. We will precede the Lecture with a Pot Luck Dinner at 5:00 p.m
Hospitality Report
February Sit and Stitch
January 4 - Day Sit-n-Stitch – 9:30 am
Hostess – Mary Clark
January 5- Night Sit-n-Stitch – 7:00 pm
Hostess – Sue Gulkis
Meeting Refreshments
February 15 - Day Meeting – The Seaside Stitchers
February 16 - Night Meeting – Diane McKee, Judy McDonald and Phyllis Hamilton
Workday Wednesday - February 22
Membership Report
We had 67 members, three new members and three guests attending the morning meeting.
We had one returning member and one new member join at the night meeting.
Connie Bernhard - Day
Sue Gulkis - Night
Membership Chairmen
February Newsletter Deadline
Deadline to submit info for the January newsletter is February 18th. Send to Tracy Bell.
2012 Quilt Show Info
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