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April 13, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Visitors Welcome
$5.00 Speaker Fee
Quilt
Artist Shares Her World of Thread Painting
&n=
bsp; Was
it just me, or did it seem like the cold lasted forever this winter? I for =
one
am glad that it’s springtime. I like the smell of new growing things,=
the
sound of birds chirping in the morning and tons of new classes to take.=
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Our April 13 ev=
ening
program features quilt artist, Na=
ncy
Prince, who will describe how a favorite photo or scene can be captu=
red
in thread and fabric. All that is needed is a straight stitch, a zigzag and
your imagination.
We
still have space in
We
are also looking forward to Georg=
e Siciliano who will doing a
miniature quilt class on June 9 and a Designing Logs class on the 10=
th.
The design class will be great for everyone who wants to learn how to hide
seams and create patterns using color in their logs. He has over 150 variet=
ies
of logs to share. His classes are $35 each or 2 slots for $65. There will b=
e a
small kit fee. The two slots could be both for you or you and a
friend….call and ask me about it. 848-5844. I’ll be taking sign=
ups
at the quilt show…invite your friends.
We
are also going to give our Inner Artist project another swing. Thanks to th=
ose
who participated in March. The next theme is “Passages”. Interp=
ret
what that means to you in a wall hanging at least 12 x 12. The palate is yo=
urs
to choose. Wall hangings should be brought to the May meeting. Each person =
who
brings a top will get a chance to win a gift package.
Lastly,
I am collecting items for auction at the guild fundraiser in July. Now is t=
he
time to purge all those items that you’d feel guilty giving away but
still want to go for a good cause. Got any books you can’t use? Magazines? Rulers? Notions? Fabrics? Let us he=
lp you
make space in your studio for the newest items at the Guild Show and
NQA…Bring them to the April meeting.
Lesa Bame
Vice President
lesabame(
9378485844
A
Note from the President
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Spring is in the
air!!
Or am=
I just
getting excited about our Quilt Show!! I can’t wait to see what every=
one
has been working on for the last two years. And it will be in one place!
Don’t
forget that if you took a guild workshop and finished the project, it can be
entered into the quilt show, along with 5 of your other quilts/wall hanging=
s.
Don’t forget to register your quilts early!!
Please
try to sign up for a shift or two to work at the show. We need everyone to
help. There are jobs where you can sit, walk or stand. The
raffle tickets need to be sold. If you need more, call me or Kathy Evans (Quilt Show article)=
. &=
nbsp; And
my last plea is to make something to donate to the boutique. You can also
donate a UFO—put it in a bag with instructions if needed. We will be =
glad
to put it in the boutique. Thanks
for all your help and hard work. I do see lots of people working towards a
successful Quilt Show and I really appreciate it. The 2010 membership rosters will be available at the April meeting.=
Susan Hill President, 9374264740 April
3rd Monday Stitch-In =
The
April Third Monday evening stitch-in will be held at 7 p.m. o=
n April 19th
at Helen Duncan’s ho=
me.
The address is 6426 Woodville, Please
call Helen for directions and to let her know you’ll be coming. Enjoy=
an
evening with friends and get some of your quilting and piecing done! Welcome
New Members Sunshine
News If you hear of a member who could use our
support, please call Diane McLane at 964-4142 or e-mail dmclane(at)woh.rr.com. Best
wishes go to Phyllis Young=
who
is recovering from surgery. If you would like to send her a get-well-soon c=
ard,
her address is: Phyllis Young Quilt
Show May 6 9:00
a.m. set up and quilt drop off May 7 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. May 8 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Raffle Quilt Thanks
to everyone who has bought tickets and sold them. We really have a good con=
test
going here. I’ll be curious to see who has sold the most. They really
aren’t too hard to sell. Just remember that to get “credit̶=
1;
for “Most sold” or just selling/buying any, you need to put your
name on the back of the stub. Please
turn tickets in by the end of the show on Friday, May 7, with your name on =
the
back. If you sell at the table—no name will be on the back. “Mo=
st
Sold” will be announced at the May guild meeting. &nb=
sp; Kathy
Evans
is in charge of the raffle tickets. She’s keeping track of how many e=
ach
of us has sold. She’ll announce who won the gift certificate for Marc=
h at
the April guild meeting. If you need any more tickets, you can email her at=
kevens52(at)msn.com. This =
is the
easiest way to get in touch with her. I will also have tickets and you can =
just
phone or email me. Raffle Quilt C=
hecked
Out March 19-21 =
; Susan=
Hill March 22-23 =
; Chris
Landis ( March 24-26 =
; Billie
Ferguson ( March 27 &n=
bsp; Ed Ch=
amness
(Rally in March 30 -April 2 =
; Linda
Adams April 11 &nb=
sp; =
Ed
Chamness (Picnic in Clayton) April 25 &n=
bsp; Becky=
Siva
(Young’s Dairy) If
you want to take the raffle quilt and sell tickets somewhere, just let me k=
now.
We also need someone to take it to the Sign Up Boards=
Don’t forget to sign up to work at the Quilt Show. Heidi Young is in charge of this=
. You
can reach her at mhy2318(at)aol.com We
need everyone to make this a success! Thanks again for all everyone is doin=
g. Susan Hill Quilt Show Chairman Quilt
Show 2010 Reminders =
Show time is ge=
tting
closer. Hope you all have your 5 quilts (plus guild workshop/challenge piec=
es)ready to display. The registration form was included =
in
last month’s newsletter and is on the website. Please follow the inst=
ructions
for filling the form out and get your form to Caroline Uecker before the listed
deadline. The
raffle tickets seem to be selling very well. Keep up the good work! If you =
need
more tickets contact Kathy Evans<=
/span>,
she is listed in your roster. Boutique items for donation and those you want to sell=
can
be delivered to me at the April meeting, brought to the Looking forward to a great 2010 quilt show. Linda Adams Quilt Shows of Interest April
8th – 10th &n=
bsp; &n=
bsp; 10th Annual Amish Country Quilt Show The show will be held at the April 9-11 Rising Sun =
QuiltFest Presented by Ohio County Historical Society and Sunshine Stitchers =
the
show includes a quilt contest, art quilt contest, art contest and a doll, b=
ear
& doll quilt contest. The show features classes, vendors, food and
demonstrations daily. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, and Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, contact www.risingsu=
nquiltfest.com
or www.ohiocoun=
tymuseum.org
Admission: $5 Grand Victoria Casino Ballroom, April 16-17 Second Annu=
al The Miamisburg Historical Society and Miamisburg Material Girls Qui=
lt
Guild will present displays of new and heirloom quilts at Miamisburg First
Church of God, April 16-17 Sunrise...Sunset is the theme for the Columbus Metropoliltan
Quilters Guild biennial show of member work which features vendors, member
boutique, silent auction, raffle quilt, food and vendors. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Hairmel
Center, 1421 Morse Road, Columbus, Admission $5 =
; April 21<=
/b>-24 AQS Quil=
t Show
and Contest Held
at the April 27 – May 2 Each year May
14th – 16th &n=
bsp; &n=
bsp; Court
House Quilters Bi-Centennial Quilt Show The spring quilt show will be held on Southern State Community Coll=
ege
Campus in Washington Court House. The campus is located at St. Rt. 35 and R=
t.
62 south end of Washington Court House, 1270 US Rt. 62 SW. Hours are Friday=
and
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon – 4 p.m. Cost is $3.
There will be vendors and quilt appraisers by appointment. For more
information, contact Beth at fwash=
ingtonch(at)aol.com. May 14 – July 4 Quilt Surfa=
ce
Design Symposium Show The Quilt Surface Design Symposium Show features quilts by local and
national artists on display at June
17th – 19th &n=
bsp; &n=
bsp; 41st Annual NQA Quilt Show The show is held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Hall C,=
June 18-19 Heritage Da=
ys
Quilt Show More than 80 antique and new quilts will be on display in storefron=
ts
on September 24-25 The Ross County Quilter’s Guld wi=
ll
present its annual show at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,=
Pointers
& Tips for Quilting Ripping Out a =
Seam: If you need t=
o rip
out a seam, give it a quick shot of spray starch and press it first.=
It’s ea=
sier
to rip out and helps stabilize the fabric so it doesn’t distort or fr=
ay
as much. Sewing Flannel=
: Use your walk=
ing
foot when sewing flannel to reduce stretching. Sewing Fabric Pieces: Do your fabric pieces slip while you are sewi=
ng
them together? If you press those pieces with an iron (=
just
press by holding the iron on the pieces, then lifting off), the heat will s=
et
them together for you. They won’t slip as easily and you
won’t need pins or as many pins which can distort your seam line! Dull Needle: When a pin or
needle does not want to go into the fabric, run it through your hair and it
will slide right in. Sharpening Mar=
king
Pencil: When you need to sharpen the tip of your marking pencil, just shar=
pen
it on some sandpaper. In a sharpener it often breaks; this way only the=
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Deadlin=
e for
the May 2010 Issue: Monday, April 19
All article=
s are
subject to editing and approval by the editor. Materials received after the
deadline date will be considered for publication only if space and time per=
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MVQG 20=
10
Officers
President
Vice President &nbs=
p; &=
nbsp; &nbs=
p; Lesa
Bame &nb=
sp; 9378485844 lesabame(at)sbcglobal.net
Treasurer
Correspondi=
ng
Secretary &nbs=
p; Barb
Hartings =
; 9374349769 bhartings(at)woh.rr.com
Recording S=
ecretary &=
nbsp; &nbs=
p; Ed
Chamness =
; 9373725821 mrandmrsquilter(at)aol.com
2010 Bo=
ard
Meetings
February 3 - May 5 - August 4 - November 3
6:00 p.m. at Beavercreek Library,
No Food or Drinks
The Miami V=
alley
Quilters’ Guild Board includes: The elected officers President,
Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer
plus the chairs of the standing committees, the immediate past president of=
the
guild, and the founder of the guild, Suellen Wassem. All officers and commi=
ttee
chairs are expected to attend the Board meetings which are held quarterly as
announced. All Guild members are invited to attend.
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nbsp; Minutes
of Board meetings are posted in the News section of the website.
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as,
news?
Send to:
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er
MVQG Newsle=
tter
Editor
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