March 2010 Volume 5 Issue 3
President's Report
With smiles on our faces we closed the 2010 "I am Creative" quilt show. There was an abundance of work accomplished in just a few days. We even managed a record take down time of 22 minutes...with all quilts bagged and sorted by number for pickup. We also passed our number of entries. We asked for 80 quilts and ended up with 94. It was a financial success story. The net amount made will be available shortly as soon as the last two auction items have been dispatched and a couple of straggler bills come in.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED QUILTS AND WORKED IN THE MANY CAPACITIES ON THE SHOW...FOR WITHOUT ALL YOUR PARTICIPATION THERE IS NO SHOW. YOU ARE ALL TO BE COMMENDED FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS AND YOUR SUNNY ATTITUDES!!!
As with many organizations we are finished with one project and on to the next. I have appointed a nominating committee as per our charter: Edyth Brown (chair), Patty MacMonigal and Linda Aspinwall (day) and Connie Bernard and Sally Bendschneider (night). They will have a slate for us in March. Also the audit committee is on board with Bobbi Clemens, Connie Bernard , Helen Jeroski and myself.
Finally we have classes on the near horizon. Sunnie Malesky will be here on March 13 (Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm) for her mystery quilt presentation. IF YOU HAVE PAID AND NOT RECEIVEDYOURCLASS SUPPLY LIST...CONTACT ME ASAP! I hope I missed no one. Connie Eubank's classes are on Friday, April 9 from 9:00 -3:00pm on the Lakeside Sampler and Saturday, April 10 from 9:00am - 3:00pm on the Rosebud quilt. I hope to have supply lists by the March meeting for Connie's classes. Sunnie's class is full. If you are interested in being on a wait list for a cancellation, please contact me. We need quite a few more students for Connie's classes. There is a 15-student class limit, so far we have 4 students for Friday and 6 for Saturday. Signup will continue at the March meeting. You can call me 769-1314 and mail the fees, if you desire. Connie's fees are $20 for GSQA members and $30 for non-members. These classes are also open to students who are not members of SABQG. If you have any snowbird friends who might like to attend, they are welcome. Mary Molinari is offering us a class on May 22. Her information is also in the newsletter. So save that day for "Frame It".
Pray for our military and their families and for our country.
Respectfully submitted, Jo-Ellen Rogers
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March Hospitality Report
Day Sit & Stitch – Linda Carpenter Co-hostesses – Malinda Hudnall, Jewel Webster, Beverly Pierzchala
Night Sit & Stitch – Helen Jeroski Co-hostesses – Must be someone
Daytime Hostesses: Sarah Hewett, Patty MacMonigal, Jeanne Langlotz
Nighttime Hostesses: Paula Cox, Donna Hall, Teresa Stonecypher, Norma Moat
Comfort Quilts Report
The bibs are beginning to come in. A few were turned in at the night meeting Thursday. Fourteen Nap Quilts were given to Headstart and forty-eight quilts and/or fleece throws have been taken to the sheriff's office for use with abused children. Please wash the fleece before turning them in. Their label says, ”wash before use”. Contrary to what we've been told, they are not always destroyed after on use. Vickie McWhorter brought a cute red and white teddy bear for the cruisers. They will use new stuffed animals.
Were going to start on the twin-size bed quilts for the Sims home for veteran's. Wednesday workshop was dedicated to doing a mile a minute in red, white, and blue for them. These quilts usually go home with the families. We have batting and fabric to use. Let's keep quilting for our servicemen. Wheel Chair pockets are also needed for the veteran's. All it takes is a simple rectangle folded with straps for hanging. An extra pocket could be added to one side if you desire.
We thank you for all your good work.
Joyce Post
P.S. Our show was great and the Quilt National Show at VAC is wonderful too!
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Spring Heritage Day at the Jr. Museum
The Bay Country Jr. Museum is looking for some quilters for March 20, 2010 from 10:00 am until 2:00pm. So we are looking for some volunteers. I will be there and so will Beverly, Sally and Sue Gulkis. Won't some more of you join us? If we can get more volunteers, each of us can spend less than the 4 hours there. This falls under our guild's mission of EDUCATION. We must do volunteer work to keep our tax-exempt status.
March 2010 Membership Report
Ten quilters will celebrate their birthday in March. They are Patty Vining, Sarah Hewett, Connie Bernhard, Sandy Kurbec, Susie Pippin, Linda Aspinwall, Jo-Ellen Rogers, Bonnie Holley, Aking Osborne and Susan Petrosino. Happy Birthday, Quilters.
There were sixty-one members, thirteen guests and one new member, Naomi Winter, at the Wednesday meeting. Twenty-four members and guests attended the Thursday night meeting.
Requested Recipe
Line cookie sheet with graham crackers that have been divided into fourths. Mix 1 stick butter, 1 stick oleo, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup chopped pecans. Bring to a boil, stir for 2 minutes and pour over graham crackers. Put in 350 degree oven for 8 1/2 minutes. Note: You must use butter or it will not work. I also line the cookie sheet with parchment paper so it is easy to remove them when they are cool.
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WORKNIGHT THURSDAY
25 March 2010 Mary Molinari will be teaching us how to make the tiny gift bags she gave as door prizes at the November meeting. They are the perfect size to hold a gift card, fat quarter, sewing notions, and even candy.
Supplies
For each bag you will need: - two 10” x 10” contrasting/coordinating fabrics - 30” long piece of 3/8” wide fabric ribbon - sewing machine with 1⁄4” foot - thread to match the ribbon - small rotary mat, ruler, and rotary cutter - pins
Please direct any questions to Mary Molinari.
GREAT FRAMEUP
Teacher: Mary Molinari
Date: 22 May 2009
Skill Level: ALL
Price: $22.00
Learn to make this fast, fun and versatile quilt. We will be making a lap size (58” x 70”), but I will provide fabric requirements to make the quilt in sizes ranging from 34” x 34” to 94” x 106”! It looks great in any fabric...batiks, orientals, Christmas, or it can be used to showcase photos or other blocks. You'll want this in your repertoire for those times you need to make a gift fast.
FABRIC LIST
Central squares (focus fabric) - 1 1/4 yards
Light(er) frame - 1 yard
Dark(er) frame - 1 yard
Inner border - 1/2 yard
Outer border - 1 yard (unless directional*)
Binding - 5/8 yard
Backing - 3 3/4 to 4 yards
*Directional fabric: If using the same fabric for central squares and outer border - 2 1/2 yards required. Precutting for this quilt is required.
** Pattern included in class fee
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Our very own Denise Miller has a showing of her quilts at the Visual Arts Center through March 14th ! Another good reason to go to the VAC --Denise and Quilt National.
LANARK VILLAGE WONDERING STAR QUILT GUILD BI-ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
March 27, 2010 9am-3:30pm
Chillas Hall
Lanark Village, Fl
4 miles east of Carrabelle on Hwy 98
Look for highway signs
Boutique, Vendors, Door Prizes, Balloting, Raffle,and Viewers Choice
Food Vendor and Yard Sales outside
Call for information - 860-697-2329 or 850-697-8872
