June 2009 Volume 4 Issue 5
President's Report
Well we have finished an entire year and most of the preparations are set for next year. I am looking forward to the Joint May Pot Luck and the installation of officers and introduction of the new committee members. I think we have a good selection of both day and night members to assist the guild in our programs and projects. We have some retiring officers and committee women and I offer each one my heartfelt thanks for their Services.
We will be continuing some old favorites and trying out some new ideas. "Work night" Thursdays to be held on the 4th Thursday of the month from 6:00-8:30 pm is a new idea and hopefully will be ready to go in June.
The opportunity quilt is under way, the chairwoman for the Christmas Shoppe is on board, the Christmas Luncheon will be December 5 at the Boatyard, the 2010 quilt show has some chairwomen and most of the committee positions have been filled. As I prepare to leave for Paducah I can relax with the knowledge that my preparation work for the new year is complete. We will be using last years 'wish list' as a reference for our programs. The list came in a little late last year to be used. If you have an idea or are willing to do a program; please call Mary Nelson or Sally Bendschneider. Either one would love to have your input or even better yet an idea with a volunteer attached to it.
Thanks so much for your gracious cooperation this year. I have enjoyed 2008-09 and look forward to 2009-10. God Bless you and good health to you and yours.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo-Ellen Rogers
Notice
It is very important that all board and committee chairwomen attend the June 11th board meeting to discuss the criteria for the new year. The time will be 6:30 pm at Byrne Hall. If you have any questions or won't be able to make it, please contact Jo-Ellen or me. Pat
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Day Sit'n'Stitch at Susie with help from the St. Joe Ladies.
Night Sit'n'Stitch is at Donna"s
Day Meeting Hostesses will be all with birthday in June with the same for the night meeting.
June Day meeting will have a Flea Market so bring your items and change.
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Did you know?
This is a new section of the newsletter that hopefully will be full of 'TID BITS' of information. Please send all entries to "Patchwords" with the "Did You Know " heading.
Thread websites:
columbiariverquilting.com
superiorthreads.com
King size Hobbs 80/20: kmquiltingsupply.com
Stencils: kmquilting supply.com
Members at work
We would like to thank everyone who helped with the Relay for Life Quilt Raffle. The Guild was able to contribute $1,582.00. Paula, Teresa and myself appreciate all of your help. The winner of the quilt was a former Quilt Guild Member some of you may know her "Kathay Tillman" she was present and was thrilled.
Thanks again, Donna Hall
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HOSPITALITY CORNER
June Sit-n-Stitch will be held at the home of Susie Pippin. She will be assisted by our quilt friends from Port St. Joe. Remember that Pt. St. Joe is on Eastern time when making your travel plans, but as Susie says, "you'll be welcomed whatever time you arrive!"
HOSTESSES FOR THE JUNE MEETING WILL BE THE JUNE BIRTHDAY LADIES! This is our new hostess policy. Refreshments for the General Meetings (day and night) will be provided by the people who have birthdays in the month of their birthday. If you attend only in the winter, we ask that you select a month of your choice to bring refreshments. Those members who have a birthday in December, we request that you bring refreshments for the Hospitality Room during the Quilt Show. If you miss your birthday month, please bring a refreshment the next month you attend.
We are currently taking Sign Ups for Sit-n-Stitch for the coming year and there are still many vacant spots. Please consider opening your home for this event. Members really enjoy this special time to be with fellow quilters. If you cannot do this, please put your name down to assist someone. The more members who participate the more fun it is!
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JUNE PROGRAM
The program for our June meeting is 'Flea Market'. If you have any quilting items that you don't need or want or have fallen out of love with you can bring them to the June meeting and sell or swap them. This can be anything quilt related such as fabric, books, templates, and orphan blocks or even completed tops. Tables will be set up in the back for you to 'set up shop'. Also, if you have any completed items that you don't want, you can donate them
to the Christmas Shop. Please have your items priced and have change. Mary Nelson
July Work day Wednesday (9:00am July 22)
Stars Freezer paper method. Taught by Cathy Short And Walli Winfree.
Table Runner 20" by 44" or call for a larger size.
For 3 (8") Star blocks and 8 (4") Star blocks.
Patriotic colors Example: ¾ yd. Navy print, ½ yd. Red print, 3/8 yd tan print, ½ yd, beige print, 3/8 yd binding fabric, 1 3/8 yd backing fabric, 24" by 48" quilting batting.
Tools: Freezer paper 2/3 yd, ruler, pencil, sewing machine, mat and cutter, and iron.
If you want to see more see: Fons & Porter, Love of Quilting July 2007 issue.
If you want to learn method only bring (2) 12" squares of fabric, l-dark and 1-light
Questions? Call Cathy,or Walli.
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Our Members in Action
SABQG member Sam (Juanita) Lopez has been named ESE para-professional of the year for Bay District Schools. Sam is a para-professional at Springfield Elementary School. Congratulations to her on receiving this great honor.
A REQUEST FROM ST. ANDREWS
Bill Gobat asked if the guild might be able to support their outreach project of feeding the poor. We can do this by bringing a nonperishable food item to the next guild meeting. Let's all get behind this project.
Teddy Pruitt showing us how she wants to be remembered. One of the best Trunk Shows I ever saw.
Installation of 2009-2010 Officers
St. Andrew Bay Quilters' Guild installed new officers at a potluck luncheon on May 16. Installed are (left to right) 2nd Vice President Sally Bendschneider, Secretary - Pat Baldwin, President Jo-Ellen Rogers, and Treasurer - Helen Jeroski. Not pictured 1st Vice President Mary Nelson.
President Jo-Ellen Rogers presented the "Golden Needle" award to Beverly Pierzchala and Sarah Hough for an outstanding contributions to the organization. Not pictured Sarah Hough.
Loretta Akerlind graciously accepted the newly named "Queen Bee" office.
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