Crossroads Chatter February 2015

Inside this issue:

Birthdays 2

Events 2

Minutes

Jan Program Mtg 4

Jan Business Mtg 6

Membership 3

Nearby Quilt Shows 8

Officer Nominations 7

Officer Roster 2

Quilt Show 5

Scholarships 7

Sewing Machine Sevice 5

Small Groups 3

Sunshine 3

Tour Guide 5

Warm Wrappings 4

Hola, everyone. I'm in the middle of a very southern

summer as we approach the end of Chile. I heard that

our Quilt Show went very well. Congratulations Kathy

for a job well done. Congratulations to all the

members who participated by doing the jobs as well

as entering quilts. As of my last count I believe there

were about 260 quilts? What a beautiful show it must

have been! I promised to think about the show while

on our trip and I did just that.

Before the show we were in Peru where we saw and

climbed Machu Picchu. I have to admit that it is a

wonderful experience, and I'm thinking that perhaps a

wall quilt must be made of that wonder. It is one of the

seven wonders of the modern world. Chile is just like

our west coast. As we get more south, it is looking

more and more like Alaska. Central Chile looks just

like California during the summer. It is summer down

here.

Back to reality I am looking forward to seeing the

Celebration of Quilts when we return. I am so proud of

having been part of the show before hand.

Chao. Ursula

From Our Vice Presidents

By now, hopefully everyone is rejuvenated after another successful CCQ Quilt

Show! Big applause of appreciation to Kathy Sandner for chairing and Liz Carota

for co-chairing as well as everyone else who helped make it such a success! We

are all looking forward to the February program meeting where the winning quilts

will be displayed and ribbons awarded.

In March, we will have Robyn from Hoffman Fabrics presenting. Patt Blair will be

our April program speaker and workshop instructor on painting on fabric with inks.

Her website is www.pattsart.com. Anelie Belden will be giving a Saturday

workshop in May on her Dresden patterns. We have a special program meeting

planned in May on the history and the celebration of our guild. In June, our very

own Paddy Shopher will be facilitating two Saturday workshops on a wonderfully

pieced pattern. The program meeting in June will feature one of own members and

her quilt journey. Sign-up sheets and more info to come.

Kathy and Penni, Co-Vice Presidents

From Our President

Events

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Program and Business meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Rd., Modesto.

Feb. 10 Program Mtg. - Quilt Show Awards and Election of Officers

Feb. 24 Business Mtg. - Embellishments, beading, etc. by Rocio Catzalco

Mar. 10 Program Mtg. - Hoffman Fabrics Rep.

Mar. 24 Business Mtg. - Scholarship presentation by Ann Sweet

Officer Roster 2014 -2015 President Ursula Sylvan 883-1912

Vice Presidents Kathryn Sandner 599-9685

Penni Barger 599-4730

Treasurer Donna Shervington 522-7698

Secretaries Suzanne Guthrie 521-6843

Nancy Grant 529-2198

Education Joyce Compton 524-6452

Historian Ruth Brown 526-6220

Hospitality Tammy Swisegood 606-6075

Patsy Smith 527-1536

Librarians Anita Hay 566-5446

Ann Sweet 577-1377

Member Projects Lois Logsdon 852-9848

Membership Cheryl Hall 521-5537

Newsletter Editor Angie Gohn 840-2568

Newsletter Mailer Teddy Ellison 523-0396

NCQC Reps Louise Nelson 577-2523

Anita Hay 566-5446

Small Groups Mary Alice Metzler 579-1903

Sunshine Ginger Ratto 545-3243

Warm Wrappings Paddy Shopher 577-2001

Lila Bradshaw 529-3872

Webmaster Angie Gohn 840-2568

Quilt Show 2015 Kathryn Sandner 599-9685

Liz Carota 526-4633

2/11 Paddy Shopher

2/15 Janet Dickason

2/15 Suzanne Guthrie

2/18 Anita Hay

2/18 Donna Shelton

2/18 Judy Silber

2/20 Janice Skiles

2/23 Mary Alice Metzler

2/25 Penny Sackett

2/26 Mary Ann Dailey

2/26 Sharon Koch

2/26 Maya Torngren

2/27 Sherri Huff

3/1 Yvonne Jones

3/2 Pam Toombs

3/3 Beckie McBride

3/7 Anni Champagne

3/8 Laura Hoffman

3/11 Karlene Duckart

3/11 Angie Gohn

3/14 Sue Schlange

3/17 Rebecca Maxin

3/18 Coreen Murphy

3/19 Loisann Logsdon

3/25 Patsy Smith

3/27 Justine Campbell

3/28 Shelley Dameron

3/28 Rich Mendonca

3/29 Peggy Tafoya

3/30 Donna Olson

Birthdays

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Small Groups SMALL GROUPS are the best place to make friends

and get help and inspiration. Small groups, including

Warm Wrappings, are a great way to get answers to

questions and to help your inspiration flourish. New

members are encouraged to seek out a Small Group

in order to meet other members.

ART FOCUS

First Monday, 6-8 p.m.

Contact: Suzanne Guthrie, 521-6843

Meeting: February 2

Hostess: Angie Gohn, 840-2568

1413 Grand Oak Way, Oakdale

BALTIMORE BEAUTIES

Fourth Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

Contact: Justine Campbell, 523-7478

Meeting: February 26

Hostess: Ruth McCormack, 526-0279

900 Parkside Court, Modesto

CHAT AND SEW

Third Thursday, 10-2 p.m.

Contact: Louise Nelson, 577-2523

RSVP regrets only to hostess

Meeting: February 19

Hostess: Sigga Sharp, 527-7200

1220 Karen Way, Modesto

QUILTY PLEASURES

Third Tuesday, 6:30–9 p.m.

Contact: Donna Shervington, 522-7698

Meeting: February 17, 2015

Hostess: Louise Nelson

235 Mensinger Avenue, Modesto

RSVP: If unable to attend call Home 577-2523

or Cell 505-1902

STAR STITCHERS

Third Wednesday, 10-3 p.m., bring lunch

Contact: Sally Glover, 522-5183

Meeting: February 18

Hostess: Sally Glover, 522-5183

2016 Sweetwater Drive, Modesto

LONGARM QUILTING

Date and time to be determined by group

Contact: Penni Barger, 681-6109

Meeting: To be determined.

Mary Alice Metzler, Small Group Chair, 579-1903

Sunshine Sunshine sent the following cards to…….

In December:

Get Well: Connie Lionudakis, Teddy Ellison

In January:

Get Well: Justine Campbell, Kay Hawkins, Rose Ann Martin

Condolences: Bernice Ulm for mother & former member Sarah Crozier

My email is gingeree848@yahoo.com

Submitted by Ginger Ratto, Sunshine Chairperson

Membership

Please note a new e-mail address for Shelley Dameron, shelleygd3@gmail.com.

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Business Meeting Minutes February 26, 2013

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-President Penni Barger in the absence of President Ursula Sylvan

Membership Chair Cheryl Hall announced that there were 66 members present, three guests and one new member.

Announcements:

Names were drawn for two free passes to “Road to California.”

There is a class on February 13 at the Meissner Sewing Center on fitting pants. Information is available from Cheryl Hall.

NCQC meeting is January 21; the theme is “Helping Others.”

Refreshments are needed for January and February.

Small Groups: The daytime Art group is disbanded. Other groups continue as listed by Chairman

New Officers - Nominating Committee reported a full slate, and all nominees were introduced. Voting will take place at the February Program Meeting. At that time nominations may be made from the floor, only if permission of the nominee has been granted.

Dues Vote - Delores Miller, on behalf of some of the Board, moved that dues be increased from

$20 to $25. In addition, those who want to receive printed newsletters in the mail should pay an extra $8. The motion was seconded by Kathy Sandner. Discussion topics covered the dwindling savings account, the higher price of speakers, higher cost of Quilt Show. It was also suggested that this matter should be taken up at a Business Meeting and become a part of the Budget Process. Marilee Heaston moved to table the motion, seconded by Sue Siefkin. The motion to table carried.

Quilt Show - There will be 243 quilts, including three Challenges, and 27 Vendors. All Committee Chairs reported on progress, needs, and details. Ribbon winners will be notified immediately, but details will not be revealed until “Celebration of Quilts” night on February 10.

Show and Tell:

Susan List Framed wool applique

Angie Gohn Wood quilt made by her husband

Peggy Cato Afghan and bag

Paddy Shopher Several Warm Wrappings

Submitted by Nancy Grant, Co-Secretary

Program Meeting Minutes January 13, 2015

National Quilting Day is our next special event. It will

be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Trinity

Presbyterian Church from 9:30 to 3:00. Bring your

sewing machine and tools. We will have kits of all

types for you to sew or bring your personal Birthday

quilt to work on. There will be a salad pot luck lunch.

CCQ will furnish the place settings, coffee, lemonade

and lots of conversation. Please join us for this event

and our monthly meetings.

I am missing my 45mm cutter from the January

meeting. Please look around in your tools to see if it

got into your box. “Paddy” is inked on it.

Quilting pleasures from the Warm Wrappings Staff,

Paddy Shopher, Charlene Befus, Carol Sullivan

Regular monthly Warm Wrappings meetings:

Calvary Baptist Church

1732 Miller Ave., between Oakdale and La Loma

1st Wednesday of each month

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mar. 4, Apr. 1, May 6, Jun 3

Warm Wrappings

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2015 Quilt Show Thank you again to everyone who made our 2015 Quilt Show

a success. I am pretty sure that a good time was had by all,

including guests, members and vendors. For the record we

had 1,590 paid admissions which brought in $11,142.00.

Opportunity Quilt tickets sold $5,240 and Raffle Basket tickets

sold $1,820. The number and variety of vendors provided a

shopping experience for every taste. The quilts were

fabulous. To see some of them again be sure and attend the

Celebration of Quilts at the February 10 Program meeting,

where ribbons will be awarded.

Thanks!

Kathy Sandner and Liz Carota

Celebration of Quilts

At the February Program meeting (Feb. 10th), all the

winning quilts from the Quilt Show will be displayed at

the church. Plan to arrive at 6:30 p.m. to view them.

At 7:00 we will begin the ceremony and give out the

awards. Then you (and the winners themselves) will

finally know which quilt won which ribbon. Feel free to

invite family and friends.

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all

who displayed quilts at the Quilt Show. It was a

terrific event.

Quilt retreat in Healdsburg next October 26-30. There is room for 20

quilters. A deposit of $100 holds your spot and needs to be paid by

May 1,2015. The total is $420 which includes room, conference

room to sew in, and 12 meals. If you have questions, please call

Margaret Wolfe at 996-8449. Checks need to be made out to

Margaret Wolfe.

From Our Favorite Tour Guide

Sewing Machine Service Mr. Bart Cubbage will be coming to Modesto March 14 and will be doing sewing

machine service at my home that day. If you would like to have your machine

serviced, please call me, Linda Cover, at 522-7894 to get on the list. He will have

time for 10 machines.

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Business Meeting Minutes, January 27, 2015 Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Vice President

Kathy Sandner.

Minutes of Oct, Nov, Dec Program meetings and Oct

Business meeting were approved as published M/S

Sue Siefkin, BettyVencill, carried.

Business Meeting:

Membership - Cheryl Hall

We had 2 guests present Reminder that yellow

ribbons on name tags indicate a new member.

Remember to welcome those with the ribbons.

Quilt Show - Kathy

About 1590 paid attendees, slight decrease

compared with 2013 in attendance and quilt

ticket sales. Will check to see if this is a trend

and work to address in planning for next show.

Celebration of Quilts - Lois Logsdon

Reviewed odds and ends from show. Winners

have been instructed to bring their quilts for the

program meeting (Feb. 10) and the quilts will be

hung as a mini quilt show. The actual ribbons

will be presented and the quilt maker will attach

to their quilt. They will not know ahead what

ribbon they have won. Members are invited to

come by 6:30 to enjoy the quilts.

Treasurer - Donna Shervington

Report presented.

Vice President - Penni Barger

Brief review of the programs and workshops to

be presented through June. Thinking of doing a

focus on basic quilting techniques, also inviting

a Guild member to present a program of her

quilt journey.

NCQC - Anita Hay

Last meeting focused on community

involvement of several guilds.

Library - Anita Hay

New book on Seminole patchwork.

Small Groups, Sunshine, and Hospitality, see

articles in the newsletter. Remember to contact

Sunshine Chair if a card needs to be sent, sign

up for refreshments and come to a small group.

Warm Wrappings - Paddy Shopher

Next meetings 4th of February and March.

National Quilt Day will be at Trinity Saturday

March 14th 9:30 to 3.

Education - Joyce Compton

Applications are available for the Terry

Kendricks scholarship. Any CCQ member who

has belonged 2 or more years, is active in the

Guild, and has not won this before is eligible.

Joyce has entry forms, or they are on the

website. This is for a multi-day workshop,

Empty Spools or a similar venue.

Old Business: Possible dues increase, according to

policy this proposal needs to come as part of the

budget proposal for next year. The Budget Committee

will discuss.

Break

Short Subject, Linda Cover:

One-seam flying geese, quick to piece, 3D aspect,

handout provided.

Show and Tell:

Janice Skiles Strip quilt donation for

warm wrappings

Michele Stoumbaugh Microwave bowls and

casserole carrier

Jahna Colby Fireman t-shirt quilt

Sharon Iyer Looking for help/ideas in

making a quilt for the

mom of a little boy killed

in an accident.

Meeting adjourned.

Submitted by Suzanne Guthrie, Co-Secretary

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Scholarship Terry Kendrick Memorial Scholarship Applications

Due at the February Business Meeting

The Terry Kendrick Memorial Scholarship is awarded

annually to an eligible member of CCQ. The purpose

of the scholarship is to encourage a member to

attend the Empty Spools Seminar at Asilomar (or an

equivalent in depth, multiple-day seminar) in order to

advance quilting skills. To qualify for the scholarship

the applicant must have been an active member of

CCQ for at least two years. No member can receive

this scholarship more than once. Preference will be

given to members who have not attended a multi-day

seminar previously.

The scholarship winner will be awarded up to 50% of

the registration fee, or $600, whichever is less.

Recipients shall be responsible for all other costs

associated with the seminar or workshop, including

additional registration fees, supplies, housing, travel,

and/or supplies for their short subject.

Upon completion of the seminar, the winner must

present a 15 minute short subject during a business

meeting.

Applications are available on the CCQ website. For

additional information please contact Joyce Compton,

CCQ Educational Chair. Phone: 524-6452 or email:

comptonjoyce@sbcglobal.net

Nominations for 2015 -16 CCQ Officers/Chairpersons

Nominations will be taken from the floor at the Feb.

10th Program Meeting. Any nominations from the

floor need to have permission from the person being

nominated.

Voting will take place during the Feb. 10th Program

Meeting

The nominating committee members are:

Delores Miller

Penni Barger

Suzanne Guthrie

Cheryl Hall

Ursula Sylvan

Margaret Wolfe

Proposed 2015-16 CCQ Officers

President Delores Miller

1st Vice President Penni Barger

2nd Vice President Teri Harman

Treasure Betty Vencill

Co-Secretaries Nancy Grant

Janice Skiles

Chairpersons

Blocks on the Move Lois Logsdon

Education Anita Hay

Historian Debbie La Barbera

Hospitality Pat Cole

Ellen Kay Lee-Wootten

Yvonne Jones

Librarians Ann Sweet

Coreen Murphy

Membership Maureen Rasmussen

Newsletter Editor Angie Gohn

Newsletter Mailer Teddy Ellison

NCQC Reps Anita Hay

Louise Nelson

Small Groups Mary Alice Metzler

Sunshine Ginger Ratto

Warm Wrappings Paddy Shopher

Charlene Befus

Carol Sullivan

Webmaster Angie Gohn

Quilt Show 2017 Liz Carota

Quilt Show Assistant vacant

Country Crossroads Quilters P.O. Box 577063

Modesto CA 95357-7083

We're on the Web!

www.countrycrossroadsquilters.com

Remember to bring to Meetings:

Name Tag

Show and Tell

Library Books

Warm Wrapping Quilt Projects

March Newsletter Deadline:

February 24, 2015

Nearby Quilt Shows

February 6-8

“Fabrics of our Lives: Celebrating

30 years of Quilt & Fiber Art” by

Folsom Quilt & Fiber Guild

Folsom Community Center

52 Natoma Street

Folsom

February 21-22

Pajaro Valley Quilters

Santa Cruz Fairgrounds

2601 E. Lake Rd.

Watsonville

March 7-8

Manteca Quilt Guild

Orchard Valley Promenade

Shopping Center

934 Perimeter Dr.

Manteca

March 14-15

Bay Area Modern Quilt Guild

Exhibit

Santa Clara Convention Center

5001 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara

March 20-21

QUILT San Francisco by San

Francisco Quilter’s Guild

The Event Center at St. Mary’s

Cathedral

1111 Gough St. & Geary Blvd.

San Francisco

March 21-22

North Wind Quilt Guild

“Destination Imagination”

Fairfield Senior Center

1200 Civic Dr.

Fairfield

March 28-29

“Wish Upon A Star” presented by

Foothill Quilter’s Guild

Gold Country Fairgrounds

1273 High St.

Auburn

April 18-19

Amador Valley Quilters

Alameda County Fairgrounds

Pleasanton

If you are traveling, look at the calendars on Northern

California Quilt Council (www.ncqc.net calendar) ,

Southern California Quilt Council (www.sccqg.org

events) Quilt Qua (www.quiltqua.com/shows/) Quilt

Guilds and Shows Worldwide (www.quiltguilds.com) for

additional listings.