August Meeting
7:00 P.M.
878-4141
Visitors Welcome
Demonstrations by QuiltTrends
The
quilt store, QuiltTrends, opened in
Susan Sandritter (the owner) began quilting 27 years
ago. She took a hiatus and began quilting again about seven years ago. Since
then, her focus has been machine piecing and quilting, especially using
traditional patterns with more contemporary fabrics such as batiks. She loves
color, and experimenting with color and value. Usually, she chooses simple
patterns that allow the beautiful fabrics to do the work, because she is really
a minimalist at heart.
QuiltTrends demonstrators will introduce the
use of Angelina Fiber, glitter, foiling and PaintStiks.
Susan Hill
Vice President
426-4740
(Directions to QuiltTrends: I-70 east to I-270
north. Take I-71 south one exit. Exit onto Rt 161 and
go west (right). You will see a Giant Eagle on your right, and they are behind
it. Go to the first light (Bob Evans) turn right onto
(614) 841-7845.)
A Note from the
President
Hot, muggy and uncomfortable
July weather is now upon us. My oldest child, Ryan, who is home on two
weeks R&R from Iraq, politely informs me that this is nothing compared to
his home away from home. We are thrilled to have him home, but not so overjoyed
that he must return to finish his tour. So far all has gone well for Ryan, and
his entire unit and we will continue to pray for their safe return in November.
It will truly be a month for thanksgiving
Short of actually being at the
monthly meeting, this is the guild’s major form of communication. Whether you
receive a hard copy or get it off the web, you really need to read the words!
Yeah, I know I really like talking, just not to myself. It is a waste of time
to even produce if no one reads the messages and advertisements. If you have
decided you really hate the internet, then put some money in the door prize box
and tell Linda Adams you want a
paper copy. A rough estimate on the cost of one newsletter done in paper form
is at least $1.00 per month. If you have access to the web, it is much more
cost effective to send the news in that format. Be brave. You can’t hit the
computer, but a little sweet talk never hurts. Play a little and try to get the
news from your computer, but know you can get the real thing if necessary.
I
want to thank Eric Nees
for volunteering his time and knowledge to show some of us around the web.
Mostly, we were all glad to have his internet connection to track the path of a
tornado. In all the time we’ve met at the
Please do not leave to go home or disregard the warning, because
personally I like living and I might feel compelled to drag you kicking and
screaming into the proper shelter area. Thanks to the many husbands who called
to warn their wives of the possible danger. We would have been blissfully
ignorant without those cell phones. Now I know why I decided to leave the
phones on this month.
Thanks
to both our men and quite a few non-vacationing ladies and much hard work on Chris Landis’ part, approximately a
dozen quilts were tied. Many left to receive their binding. Of course, all of
this happened under a dark cloud! Our next joint effort won’t happen at our
meeting until next year. Be on the lookout for the next CP stitch-in at Chris
Landis’ home at a time and date not yet announced.
This
is a good time to start planning our next Raffle Quilt for the 2008 show. Yes,
you heard correctly, the 2008 Quilt show. If you read last month’s letter, you
should know that we can’t slow down. We need some talented people to step
forward and pick a design and pick up their thimble and needles and start
working. We need our quilt for the next Fairborn Heritage Days in June 2007. So
next month is the board meeting on August
14th. This is the Monday following
our regular Tuesday meeting. If you are on the executive board or chair a
committee or want to volunteer for the Quilt Show committee in any capacity,
please, please, please come on over. The meeting is at the
We
need a nominating committee in place by the end of our August meeting. Linda Netzel
has already volunteered to serve on this committee and fulfills one-half of the
necessary people currently serving on the board. Please don’t make me have to
appoint the second person. We then need three people nominated by the general
membership at the August meeting. If you want to torment people this is a good
way! Think of all that power! You can volunteer by calling Linda Netzel and letting her know you want to have some fun. We
will just have to vote you in.
I’ll
see you in August for QuiltTrends
newest trends.
Lynn
Hunger
President
937-969-8700
Upcoming Programs/Workshops
August:
Susan Hill is planning a
Postcard Quilt workshop on Wednesday, 23 or 30 from
September:
Shirley Libby, the Landscape
Lady. Shirley is from
October:
Maryann Kelmer, the Rug Lady. If
you bought a rug frame you get a second chance to learn the technique. She will
also be telling us about her unusual take on reusing clothes.
November:
Vendors night. Bring money.
December: Potluck and Christmas
party.
Welcome New
Members
Linda
Borgert
320-9749
1borgert(at)daylawlib.org
Cindy
Grassmann
648-6820
grassmannca(at)woh.rr.com
Deb
Lannen
879-2099
lannen(at)kascable.com
Pat
Lundy
426-1132
lundyp(at)dma.org
Denise
Unger
nisee(at)hotmail.com
Christina
Watras
277-4209
Betty
Smith (renewal)
Maineville, Oh 45039
Bsmith4630(at)cinci.rr.com
Please
make the following change to your roster:
Phyllis
Helm
Please Note
The Birthday Fat Quarter drawing and the
Monthly Fat Quarter drawing will be discontinued due to the lack of
participation. If anyone wishes to start it again in the future please contact
the President, Lynn Hunger, to
chair this function.
Rose
Hoeg
August 3rd
Tuesday Stitch-In
Evening stitch-in held on the third
Tuesday of the month at
The
3rd Tuesday stitch-in will be a potluck stitch-in on August 15. It will start
at
Paper products and drinks will be
provided. Please bring a favorite dish to share and your stitching. This would
be a great time for new members to get to know other members—it's an evening
full of eating, laughing and sewing!!
2006
Board Meetings
The board
meetings for 2006 are as follows:
August 14th
– November 6th
The quarterly board meetings will be
held at
QUILT SHOWS
September
24th
2nd Annual Autumn Quilt Festival
The festival will be held at Aunt Ruth’s Scrapbasket
at the corner of
November
2nd – 4th
Area quilt shops
will be joining together to make this a fabulous 3 day event filled with
fabric, fun and prizes. At each shop, you will receive a different, FREE
pattern, and be able to purchase a fabric kit for that block. Pick up your free
passport at any of the participating quilt shops on November 2, 3 and 4. For
more information, email QuiltShopHop(at)zoominternet.net.
Hours are Thursday and Friday,
A Hearty Thanks to the Helpers
A
very belated but sincere “Thank you” to all our members who helped to make the
2006 quilt show such a success! We saw many beautiful quilts, and heard a lot
of positive comments on the show.
While
you’re working on your entry for the 2008 show (and I hope you are), be
thinking of suggestions you’d make for changes to the show. We’d really like to
get feedback and ideas from everyone before planning begins.
I’d
like to give special thanks to the ladies who came forward and volunteered to
take charge of a part of the show...it couldn’t have been done without you: Priscilla Avery, Betty Carano,
Sandy Hartz,
Phyllis Helm, Chris Landis, Lois McFarland, Lyn Mosher,
Carolyn Uecker,
Marie Wells, Barbara Whitney and Judy Yahle.
I enjoyed working with and getting to know each of you.
Susan
Muldowney
Quilt
Show Chairperson
2006 Quilt Show Report
Income Amount
Admissions $6,692.00
Vendors $3,490.00
Workshops $1,440.00
Raffle Quilt $3,125.00
Boutique $1,981.72
Quilt Appraisals $73.00
Silent Auction $340.00
Plants $80.00
Expenses
Show Expenses $3,735.93
Rent, Insurance, Dolls,
U-Haul, Gift
Plants, misc
supplies
Vendors $492.50
Tables and chairs
Workshops $2,222.04
Airfare, hotel, fees, food
Raffle Quilt $402.34
Tickets, postage, materials
Boutique $1,497.69
90% to guild member
Advertising $459.40
Judging $459.40
Mileage, fee, food
Sales Tax $395.31
Bank Charges $15.79
Bank Balance
as of
Respectfully submitted by Lyn Mosher,
(937) 687-3334 during the day, if you have any questions or would like more
details.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH
Sawtooth
Star
12" Finished Block
¼" Seam allowance is included.
Bring block(s)
to August meeting.
Materials: Background
Dark Green
Star Colorful,
bold print
Cutting:
• Cut
(4) 3 ½" squares from green
• Cut
(1) 7 ¼" square, cut diagonally twice from green
• Cut
(1) 6 ½" square for center from print
• Cut
(4) 3 7/8" squares, cut diagonally from print
Judy Salyers
878-3958
Officers for 2006
President
Vice President Susan
Hill 426-4740
Rec. Secretary Debbie
Bertke 884-5078
Corres. Secretary Vicki Vagedes 429-9787
Treasurer Carla
Shade 312-1201
Deadline for September Issue:
Monday, August 14th
Quilting stories, ideas,
news?
Send to:
Chris Garcher
MVQG Newsletter Editor
937-233-4641
E-mail: DJGarcher(at)compuserve.com
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937-432-1449
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date will be considered for publication only if space and time permit.
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