September 2007 Issue

PRESIDENT'S NOTE
Thanks to Lee Brahier and her granddaughter for the inspiring program on one template pattern quilts. One pattern piece, charm and scrap quilts are my favorites. It is always a challenge to see just how many ways you can make beautiful quilts by using only one pattern piece. I am ready to start some. Will probably be new "UFOs" though.

I am really pleased with the progress SABQG is making. The bazaar and quilt show committees are really on the ball. Several people and groups have already turned in items for the bazaar and tickets are being passed out for members to sell. I saw several people paying for the tickets soon after they received them. Jo Ellen and Jody are busy collecting information and planning future programs and workshops. Also don't forget Loretta's "Animal Fusion" collage quilts workshop September 22. Hope you will come. It should be fun and we will learn a new technique.

I had a lady to call me and ask if I would do a program on quilting at her church this fall and while talking with her I told her about SABQG and all the things we do. She asks if we had made quilts for the Vets nursing home. I said yes and then told about the project. She thanked me and all the quilters for making these and giving her Dad one in November. Her Dad died in February. Her family has the quilt at home now and it was a comfort to them to know that we cared enough to make these for the Vets. I have heard several other stories about how much these quilts mean to the people that receive them. It makes me feel good to know that we have given comfort and shown we care about others. How about you?

Keep up the good work---keep stitching!
God Bless You,
Susie

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SSABQG Evening news for August 16, 2007
The evening meeting this month was a well-attended group of 40 members and two guests; Carole Thompson and Millie Slavik. Lee Brahier and her granddaughter, Melissa Snow did a wonderful program on one-block quilts. There was a multitude of examples of Lee's and Melissa's own work plus several on loan from the quilt shop. With the help of Cindy Marshall the presentation went very well. We are in the midst of scheduling some out of town teachers so keep and eye on the "Patchwords" for more information. Work day Wednesday is next week so if you have some free time come join the party. Please get going on your "donated" Christmas Bazaar items for our November 17, 2007 fundraiser. There will also be a bake sale as part of the festivities. Marilyn Hermanson will be in charge of the bake sale section while Bobbi Clemons and myself will co- chair the bazaar. In order for this to be a success everyone needs to pitch in. A thank you goes to Dardine Decaray-Sacks, Helen Jeroski and Linda Kelley for the refreshments. Sit n' stitch next month will be at my house on September 6. Next months refreshment committee will be: Pat Watson, Susie Pippin, Pat Russell and Kathy Rice. Everyone have a great Labor Day weekend and we'll see you in September.

Respectfully submitted,
Jo-Ellen Rogers

PUT ON YOUR BAKER'S HAT
As you have heard or read, our Guild will have a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 18. One aspect of the Bazaar will be a Bake Sale. I hope you will support your Guild by donating cakes and/or cookies. Please let me know at our next meeting, in September, what you are willing to donate. If you are unable to come to the meeting, please call me.
Thanks so much,
Marilyn Hermansen

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Requested recipe from Glenda Warren Jambalaya
Slow cooker 1⁄2 lb smoked sausage 1 bottle low carb beer 1 cube chicken boullion 1⁄2 lb chicken breast 1cup water	Vegetables 2 Tbsp olive oil 1⁄2 bell pepper-diced 1 1⁄2 cloves garlic - minced 1⁄2 large onion l stalk celery - diced	Seasoning 8 ounces tomato juice 1⁄2 tsp Tony’s seasoning 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1⁄4 tsp ground bay leaves 2 1⁄4 tsp Cajun seasoning 1⁄2 tsp hot sauce 1⁄2 tsp File powder 2 cups reserved broth
one cup uncooked rice Place the first 5 ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. Remove the sausage and chicken. Slice sausage into 1⁄4 inch rounds and cut chicken into1 inch pieces. Reserve broth for use later. Sauté the vegetables in the olive oil in a large Dutch oven on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the ingredients and seasoning and cook covered for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in rice, chicken and sausage. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally. Top of Page

Hospitality Announcements
The guild would like to thank the Dothan ladies and their friends for supplying the excellent refreshments for last month's day meeting. The theme was "back to school," with an array of foods that any child would love to find in their lunch box. The hostesses were Bobbie Caldwell, Marylu Baxter, Shirley Vaucher, Patty MacMonigal, and Tomoko Ransen.

Sandy Sturgis had Sit'n'Stitch at her home on August the 1st. Thanks to Sandy and her helpers for hosting this affair. Sit'n'Stitch for next month will be on September the 5th at Cordelia Bealor's home.

A September Request
The program for Sept. is on wearable arts. If you have a jacket or vest you would like to share please bring it to the a.m. or p.m. meeting. Thank you Diane Russel.

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The Fall Retreat is set and underway! October 26 -28
The dates are October 26 - 28 at Blue Springs Baptist Convention Center in Marianna, FL. Accommodations include 2 nights stay, dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch, dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. We will also have an area to set up our sewing machines and sew all weekend or just relax and kick back.

The prices are:

100 Building $168.50 (single room with queen bed, Very limited)
300 Building $164.50 (single room)
300 Building $114.50 (double room)

If you are planning to attend but have not signed up please do so as soon as possible. We need to contact the facility with an approximate number of guests they will be accommodating. A signup roster will be available at the meeting. For those that attended the retreat last fall, please try and have your challenge piece completed with the fabrics you received on Saturday night. There is no limit to the size, and you can use additional fabrics if you desire. You just need to incorporate some of the pieces of your challenge fabrics.

SABQG DECEMBER LUNCHEON INFORMATION
The Ladybugs will be taking reservations for the Guild Luncheon to be held Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Black Angus at 11AM. Salads served promptly at 11:30 and Lunch at NOON. Cost is $20.00 and need to be paid when you make your RESERVATIONS. We need to know who is attending, as we need the names for the nametags. Menu will include Garden Salad, Baked Potato, Rolls, Dessert, coffee and Tea. Entries will be Prime Rib (Medium), Grilled Chicken, Baked Fish and a Pasta Dish with Veggies. Remember the THEME will be Snowmen so get started on you Scarves for our Fashion Show and we need to work on stockings for the Credit Union.

Need information call Rosemary or Betty.

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Fat Quarters Rainbow Exchange
• Do not wash fabric or cut off salvage
• Use only good 100% cotton fabric (give what you would want to receive) NO POLYESTER
• You can submit more then one bag but please make it a different fabric.
• Put your name and phone number on a gallon size plastic bag.
• If submitting more then one bag, number each bag.
• You do not have to participate each month.
• You will send one yard of fabric cut into four fat quarters and will get back four different fat quarters.
• Any problems or questions call Linda Aspinwall.

September - Blue
October - Purple
November - Red
December - None
January - Orange
February -Yellow
March - Green
April - Black and White