January Meetings
Relay For Life
Quilting 101
This 'n That
Sunshine & Shadows
Anniversary Wishes
Bee News
Education News
Trip to Paducah
NQA Quilt Show
 Snowbirds
Deliver your cruiser quilts to Quilt Expo at the volunteer desk. We will present the quilts to the Bay County Sheriff's Department at the general meeting on Feb 15, 2006.
Questions contact:
Darin Snyder
Darsny5633@aol.com |
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| THANKS TO ALL OF OUR JANUARY HOSTESSES
Hostesses for Sit & Stitch were:
Daytime: Edyth Brown;
Evening: Donna Gibbens.
Our daytime meeting hostesses were "The Honeybees":
Shirley Rasmussen
Pat Watson
Connie Davis
Walli Winfree
Patty MacMonigal
Kathy Voorhis
Sharon Pippens
Sue Wahlgren
and new member, Joyce Harris. |
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Patchwords
published monthly
by
St. Andrew Bay Quilters’ Guild, Inc.
P.O. BOX 16225
Panama City, FL 32406
Circulation Editor
Sue Wahlgren
This month’s issue published by Sue Elliott |
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February 2006 Issue
QUILT SHOW NEWS - Show Time February 9,10, & 11
A Special Tribute by SABQG Comfort Quilts Committee
On Dec 20th, Betty Williams and Rosemary Martens attended the Memorial Service for Lt. Col. William Wood, which was held at the Panama City Garden Club. On behalf of the St. Andrew Bay Quilters' Guild they presented his widow Nanci Wood with a memorial quilt. It was a beautiful and touching ceremony. An embroidered label was attached to the quilt. (Click here to see close-up of label.) |
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 President's Letter
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Its nearly February, Quilt Expo 2006 will soon be over and we will breathe a sigh of relief as we have accomplished another successful quilt show! How quickly the time flies. I remember quite well our first Quilt Expo in 2002. It was my first year as a SABQG member and I offered to chair the show. I didn't know much about quilting but the administrative stuff was right up my alley. I can look back and see how much the show has grown and how important it is for every member to participate. It doesn't matter if you are a skilled quilter or just learning, there is a "joy" for everyone. We work hard, have fun, savor the beauty of the quilt displays, learn new techniques in the classes and have fun in the vendor mall! Be sure you make plans to attend as well as spend a couple hours volunteering to do your part as a member to make the show a success.
I found working on the 9-Patch blocks rather therapeutic! They are easy and don't take too much time so I can get a set done while watching a couple episodes of Simply Quilts. How are you coming with some 9-patch blocks for the boutique?
Please take a few minutes and read Patchwords this month. There is a lot of valuable information for our members regarding trips, the retreat, the Quilt Show and upcoming events.
Until the next time…
Sue Elliott
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Morning
Welcome back to our winter guests (a.k.a. Snowbirds)! It is great to see you all again—looking healthy and radiant from our warm sunshiny weather!
Can you tell if the quilt pictured on the right, is a full size quilt or a miniature??? Joan Oldham, at her presentation on Miniature Quilts in January, told us that one of the clues to whether or not a quilt is a miniature is how it looks in a photo. Joan certainly shared some inspirational work! Joan provided tips about fabric selection for miniature quilt projects and pressing seams open to reduce bulk. Thank you Joan for sharing your quilts and knowledge! |
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We also heard from Helen Russo regarding The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life coming up in April. With her was Diane Weddle, Relay for Life Team Development Chair, who shared her personal experience with cancer as well as the local chapter's goals for the annual fund raising event.
And, of course, wonderful show and tell!! What great quilts we will be seeing at Quilt Expo!Thank you all for your participation and patience with the exceptionally long meeting.
Sue Elliott |
Evening
The January meeting started out fantastic! The evening group had a great turn out, several guest and three new members. A special thanks to Joan Oldham for her program on miniature quilts. She shared some of her tricks and her beautiful examples with us. Maybe this will be a project you might want to start in 2006. This is a busy time of the year, with the Quilt Show coming up in February. I am looking forward to viewing all the lovely quilts that I have seen at Show and Tell all year long. Good luck to everyone on his or her entries. Linda Kelley |
 The Relay for Life is one of the American Cancer's Society's major fund raising events. Their goal this year is to raise $100 million dollars nationwide. The goal locally is $171,500. Each team is asked to raise at least $1000. This year's goal is to have 85 teams participate with 46 teams already registered so far.
This year's event is set for April 21-22 at Tommy Oliver Stadium. The event runs over an 18-hour period. The more people that join the team the better because the walking can be shared over the 18-hour period. Our team is called "Quarter Inch Walkers". I will serve as Team Captain and would like to have a committee of at least 6 people. Anyone interested in joining our committee please contact me by phone or email. We also want as many volunteer walkers as we can get. Please think about participating and joining us in this most worthy cause.
Thank you,
Helen Russo |
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Calling all new quilters, quilters in need of a refresher and even experienced quilters seeking tips. Quilting 101 will be held on the 4th Wednesday of March, April and May from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Byrne Hall. The first session, 22 March 2006, will focus on rotary cutting and piecing. The result of our class work will be new quilts for our Comfort Quilt program.
For more information or to sign up, contact Patty MacMonigal. |
This 'n That
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February meeting
February will be a month for craziness!! Quilt Expo certainly is an exciting and crazy time. And our February meeting will be a crazy presentation.
The Ladybugs will be presenting a program on Crazy Quilts! Rosemary Martens and the Ladybugs have a fun morning in store for us! |
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COVENANT HOSPICE
We received a nice thank you letter from the Covenant Hospice for sewing sheets together for their 2006 Mask Parade. If you go or see the Parade on TV look for a large (12 foot by 9 foot) back drop with paintings on it. That is what we did.
Linda Aspinwall |
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9-Patch Blocks
Have you made your 9-Patch blocks for the boutique!! There is still time—turn in anytime before the show to Beverly Pierzchala or Carolyn Swope. |
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Gulf States Quilting Association
Did you miss the opportunity to donate quilting supplies to the victims of Hurricane Katrina? There is still time. Sue Gulkis will be going to the Gulf States Quilting Association meeting next month and will deliver our donations. Please bring your donations to the next meeting. Sue mentioned little handwork kits—for instance, fabric, thread, needles and a pattern to do redwork—is good in that many still do not have space to set up their quilting areas. |
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Free to Help
My sister Alice has missed three meetings because of hip replacement surgery I have been playing nurse, the point being we are lost as to what has been going on. If I can help with something you are doing, just call or E- mail me, I am free at this time - Elizabeth Farrell |
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 Sunshine and Shadows
Several people really need our prayers this month.
• Janice Roberts' sister has been in the hospital for quite some time, and it has really taken its toll on the family, please keep them all in your prayers.
• Margj Philbin's brother died this past week. Marj has gone back to Canada for the services and to be with her family, she does plan on returning before the quilt show. Our love and prayers are with you Marj.
• June Bauman's stepfather died and she has been in Missouri to be with her mother. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
• Gini Young's husband had emergency surgery and had a stint put in. He had 95% blockage and was on the road to a heart attack. They have returned to Canada for the remainder of the year. We pray that all goes well with his recovery and look forward to them being able to return next year.• Jeanne Langlotz could use some smiley cards, as she has been dealing with a sick husband, along with her own health issues, so Jeanne keep on Smiling, we are all thinking of you.
• Bobbie Caldwell is doing OK after her cataract surgery. She had an allergic reaction to some medication that really left her quite ill.
• Marilyn Hermansen will be having more surgery on Feb 10 to fix her elbow that has been fixed way too many times. We wish her a success with this surgery and hope this will be the last time she needs "elbow repair".
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50th Wedding Anniversary Wishes
Two of our members are celebrating very special Anniversaries, 50 years. CONGRATULATIONS to Bobbi Clemens and Shirley Crawford and their spouses of many years. |
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 for the Month of January
The Hummingbirds recently had a workshop at the "Quilt Room" to make 9-patch blocks for the Boutique at our Quilt Show. Malinda Hudnall hosted the meeting.
The Sisterhood Bee have Volunteered to be Chairmen for our Annual Christmas Party this year. WE all thank you for doing this.
The Ladybugs are putting on a LITTLE CONTEST to name the Quilt Room. If you have an idea for a name please either email or call me and we will vote on a name at the next daytime meeting after the Ladybugs put on their presentation about Crazy Quilting.
Anyone wishing to use the "Quilt Room" please call or email me so I can then call the office and put you on their schedule. You pick up the key there.
Quilty Hugs and God Bless,
Rosemary
Rosemar038@msn.com
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 Education News
Guess what? Santa brought sewing machines to two or three of Lynn Bente's students, and the boys, well, they are really getting into the 1/4 inch foot! Such straight seams. I am jealous!
Yes, these Southport students are still quilting, and they still need us as quilting companions. So, here is their quilting schedule:
Monday through Thursday - 8:00 - 8:35
Monday through Thursday - 9:45 - 10:15
Monday through Wednesday - 10:15 - 10:45
If you are free during any of these slots and would like to help out, Lynn would love to have you. It really is a fun and stress free environment. Just give me a call or an send an e-mail and you will be on your way to promoting quilting in the schools. Also, look for Lynn's class at the Expo on Friday, the 10th. They are so excited about seeing all the beautiful quilts and owe it all to the generosity of SABQG.
Happy Quilting,
Kathy Peters
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 Travel to Paducah
April 26 to 30, 2006.....A great trip to take!
Join with friends and fellow quitters for the 22nd Annual AQS Quilt Show in Paducah, KY. Make your plans now to attend the fun, eating, classes, shopping and the beautiful quilt show while enjoying the southern hospitality of the Paducah community. For $499.00 per person you get 5 days/4 nights at the Palisades Resorts (7 meals provided). For those who joined us in 2005 you will be pleased to know we have arranged to again enjoy some of the wonderful meals provided by the local churches. Reservations are being taken now by calling Pat Watson. Be aware that there is limited lodging. For details, see November Patchwords for details on registration for the show.
Deadline for registration is no later than Feb 16 at the evening SABQG meeting. Contact Pat Watson to sign up.
View pictures from AQS Trip to Nashville Show 2005
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The 37th Annual NQA Quilt Show
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, Ohio
June 8-10, 2006 9am - 6pm |
Instructors include:
Mary Sorensen, Phil Beaver, Ellen Anne Eddy, Jan Wildman, Jane Hall, Dixie Haywood, Beth Ferrier, Anita Shackelford, Klaudeen Hansen, Jane Townswick and more.
To join NQA go to the website www.nqaquilts.org or call me, or your can see me at the next SABQG meeting!
Sue Elliott
SABQG Chapter Representative
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