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Lanark County Quilters Guild Newsletter
January 27, 2015 Volume 19, Issue 4
Bits & Pieces PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Carol Darou
It’s nice to be back after Christmas. I trust you all had a pleasant holiday.
For those of us who attended the QT in December, it was a wonderful, relaxing time;
a great way to meet other people in our Guild that we don’t have a chance to connect
with at our meetings.
I look forward to the coming year with anticipation. 2015 marks our 25th
anniversary as a Guild and I daresay we have grown up well. Having had the opportunity to visit other guilds this past year, I have to say our Guild really has got
our stuff together.
I am excited about our “Doorway” Challenge this year and look forward to a large display at our quilt
show in August. We are looking for ways in which we can help everyone participate in this Challenge, so
don’t be afraid to ask questions if you are not sure how to go about doing it. Everyone has different techniques and I know there is one out there for you.
Have fun at our Stash Sale this month.
Carol
Visiting Artists
The Kanata Quilt Guild was our November guest, who presented trunk show of about 40 quilts by
members of their Guild. Sue Cherry introduced each quilt and gave a brief “quilt story” on each. She was
ably assisted by about five of their Guild members. The Kanata Quilt Guild is a day-time Guild that meets
the second Wednesday of each month. Here are some of the wonderful quilts shown:
LCQG’s 25th Anniversary
Challenge “Doorways to the Silver Anniversary
of LCQG - 25 Years of Quilting Together”
Only four months left for you to decide on your “doorway” and complete your Challenge item.
Show & Tell
Are you wearing your name tag?
Did you bring your… mug, library books, Show and Tell,
Block of the Month?
Top L-R: Cardinals Wall
Hanging (Barb Dodds); Huge Butterfly (Carol Darou); Christmas Cactus Wall Hanging (Babs Grose);
Bottom: Red Pepper Jelly workshop (left; Cathy Price & right: Heather Buchan).
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Executive Meeting Report — January 2015
Carol Darou thanked Anna Cornel for hosting this meeting. President (Carol Darou) - advised that donations collected for LAWS and The Table were significant. Friends of the Tay Watershed has thanked the Guild for the charity quilt and advised that the quilt winner was Leanne Merriman of Smiths Falls. An update was given on the November Sale. After discussion, it was agreed that we would not make a donation to the Quilt of Belonging this year. Vice President (Marilyn Robinson) - gave an update on the December QT. Past President (Jean Sherwin) - advised that three positions need to be filled, and some amendments will be required to the By-Laws in May. An announcement of the change(s) will appear in the March and April newsletters. Treasurer (Janice Spitz) - the Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and accepted. Block of the Month (Cathy Price) - showed the next row to be worked. Library (Marie Amyot) - presented the five books acquired for the Library this month. Membership (Muriel Hopper) - No report. Newsletter (Lynne Green) - 91 members have requested the newsletter by email. Linda Bates will be preparing the February newsletter in Lynne’s absence. Outreach (Anna Cornel) - there were four applicants for this year’s charity quilt which were voted on. The annual
bursary will go to Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute this year. Program (Alexis Mongeau) - provided an outline of what is planned over the next few months. Social (Barb Dodds) - advised that Lois Roberts will not be continuing with the Social Committee next year.
November 2014 Meeting Review
We had 97 members and two visitors attending the November meeting. Door prizes were donated by Carol Darou and Joan Gillespie. The winners were Mara Harrison, Linda Bradshaw, Judith Dow, and Joanne Snow. The winner of the Ott Light draw was Elaine McCargar. It was a small Show and Tell compared to October’s meeting, with only 14 items. However, all items had the usual high standard of work. Carol Darou thanked Barbara Halpin for arranging tonight’s snacks in memory of one of her friends, and asked members to help the social committee clean up after the meeting. She advised that the Christmas Sale was well attended. Carol then asked members to help our photographer by clearly printing their names and giving a description of their show and tell items on the list so that she can match the items on the list with the person’s name. Some dishes were left at the sale and will be placed on the snack table for people to collect. Carol advised that someone is needed to take over being in charge of the April Retreat; the venue has been booked already. Carol then distributed name tags to the following people: Marilyn Lockyer, Cathy Kulas, Sally Bannerman, Laurielle Chabeaux, Sharon Riviere, and Deborah Ward. Marilyn Robinson thanked everyone who donated items to the Christmas sale. She advised that this is the last chance to sign up for the QT on December 3. Cathy Price showed the Flying Geese row for the block of the month; people have two months to get this done or catch up. Marie Amyot showed this month’s library books and gave a brief description on each.
In Anna Cornel’s absence, Carol reminded members that the blocks for this year’s Outreach charity quilt are to be handed in tonight to Carole Armstrong. Bev Davidge reminded members to start their “Doorways” challenge item. Carol Darou advised that Sue Matte has volunteered to head up the committee for our 25th Anniversary event.
The Common Threads
Next Meeting — Tuesday, February 24 @ 1:00 p.m.
Carla Alexiuk, CQA teacher, will present a variety of
quilts during her trunk show.
February Executive Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 10 @ 10:00 a.m. Hostess: Cathy Price 267-8092
Address: #6 - 45 Sunset Blvd, Perth
Executive/Committee Member Positions Available
Our Guild is looking for persons to fill one Executive and two Committee positions effective September 2015. The positions are Secretary, Block of the Month Coordinator and Outreach Coordinator. Job descriptions for each position are included with your newsletter, and if you would like to join our Executive please see or call Jean Sherwin or any other member of the Executive. Remember, this is your Guild and this is your chance to get involved.
More Show & Tell
Clockwise: Rag Quilt (Bonnie Leclair); Log
Cabin Sofa Quilt (Carole Armstrong); Orange & Green Modern Quilt (Marilyn Robinson); Sewing Teapot (Joan Séguin); Bear Quilt (Lynn Long)
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Program
LAST CHANCE to sign up for Storm at Sea workshop to be held in February. At only $35.00, you wont want to miss the opportunity to learn and experiment with colour with CQA instructor, Carla Alexiuk. At Anna Cornel’s workshop High Tech Tucks on April 1 you will learn how to make a quilt with a 3-D effect. Registration for this workshop starts in February. At Retta Rive’s workshop Naturescape Appliqué on April 28 you will learn to make miniature pictures representing the seasons of the year. ~ Alexis & Beverley ~
Library
Tula Pink's City Sampler, 100 Modern Quilt Blocks by American quilter and fabric designer, Tula Pink, contains instructions for making five modern city-themed sampler quilts in different sizes from throw to king. Patterns are given for one hundred six-inch blocks divided into groups based on crosses, rectangles, triangles, strips, squares, and haiku.
The Quilter's Home, Winter by Louise Fletcher has patterns for projects that use fusible-web applique, paper piecing, or a combination of the two techniques. A variety of winter motifs are given for making wall quilts, a table topper, place mats, and
other small projects that are so quick to make that you can complete them in an afternoon. Visit the website www.PeaceByPieceDesigns.com
Quilts That Celebrate Autumn and Winter by Karen Combs,
Bethany S. Reynolds and Joan Shay features four quilt projects that make use of Magic Stack-n-Whack, 3-D Appli-bond, and other creative techniques. Did you know that you can easily piece several layers of bonded fabric with an Appli-bond needle which has three very sharp cutting edges? This book is available from the American Quilter's Society, www.AmericanQuilter.com
Thanks to Louise McDiarmid for donating:
Attic Windows by Diana Leone which gives step-by-step, illustrated instructions for making this popular quilt design in wall, twin, double and queen sizes. Thirty colour photos are included.
The Careless Quilter by Kristin Miller lets you design your own medallion quilt as you go starting with the center block to which you add borders. No measurements or patterns are given. Each new border is added by making choices and correcting mistakes. Chapter 1 begins with a quote by W. C. Magee: “The man who makes no mistakes does not usually
make anything.” ~ Marie ~
Block of the Month
Welcome back after the Christmas holidays. I know you are ready to get back to it. This month our row has two blocks that go together alternating. I am sure you will enjoy sewing these. ~ Cathy ~
The Stash
Social Thanks to the following members for providing tonight’s treats:
Faye Hepworth Lois MacLean Wilhelmine Hill Gwen MacNaught Tricia Klymko Terri Marsden Vicki Hough Elaine McCargar Lorna Leaver-Kerr Louise McDiarmid Carole Miller ~ Barb ~
Outreach
I am hoping the new outreach quilt will be ready for the March meeting. An almost unanimous vote at
the January 14 Executive meeting awarded the quilt to The Great War Memorial Hospital of Perth District Foundation. This year the Foundation has been asked to purchase two Vital Sign machines for the Emergency Room. These machines are expensive but the Foundation is confident that they will be able to raise enough money through the quilt raffle to pay for one of the units. The draw for the quilt will be on the final afternoon of "Quilts on The Tay".
Last year's quilt (which was raffled by Friends of the Tay Watershed) raised considerably less than usual. ~ Anna ~
Membership
Please update your Membership Directory with the following contact information
New and Renewal Members: Bolger, Marilyn 51 DeCaria Blvd, Perth, ON K7H 3R3 613-267-7440 [email protected]
Kelly, Joan 8 Polk Crescent, Portland ON K0G 1V0 613-272-3134 [email protected]
Marshall, Beth 106 - 19 John Street, Perth ON K7H 1T8 613-390-0339 [email protected]
Merkley, Connie 619 Grady Road, RR1, Westport, ON K0G 1X0 613-273-3160 [email protected]
New Address/Email: Blair, Leona
9 DeCaria Blvd, Perth, ON K7H 3P6 [email protected] Phone number remains the same
Email Change: Everitt, Stephanie [email protected]
~ Muriel ~
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REMINDERS
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Notices: Check out the table next to the Membership table at the back for notices of upcoming events, and other quilt related items for private sale. Workshop Fees:
Full day workshops: Guest Speaker—$35 Guild Teacher—$25 Half day workshops—$15
Fees are due at sign-up. Bring your own iron. Refunds are given ONLY if there is a family emergency or if the workshop is cancelled. Free Stuff: There is a table at the back for you to place items you wish to give away. However, you must remove any unclaimed items by the end of the meeting.
Blog: Visit our blog for the latest information on Guild activities, meetings, workshop news, upcoming events, quilting tips and photos of Guild members’ work. Log
onto www.lanarkcountyquiltersguild.wordpress.com. Comments welcome. Newsletter: If you have additions or articles you would like included in the newsletter, or wish to start receiving the newsletter by email, please contact Lynne Green at 267-5882 or email at [email protected]. Membership: Any changes to your information in the Guild directory should be given to Muriel Hopper and it will be included in the next newsletter.
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Contact List President: Carol Darou 264-0883 Vice-President: Marilyn Robinson 273-9732
Past-President: Jean Sherwin 267-4062
Secretary/Archivist: Gloria Currie 259-3110
Treasurer: Janice Spitz 264-1455
Block-of-the-Month: Cathy Price 267-8092
Blog Administrator: Helen Racette 259-2688 Blog Assistant: Lynne Green 267-5882
Librarian: Marie Amyot 267-1715
Membership: Muriel Hopper 285-6726
Newsletter: Lynne Green 267-5882
Outreach: Anna Cornel 267-6126 Photographer: Ruth Wilson 875-7058
Program: Beverley Davidge 345-1956
Program Co-Chair: Alexis Mongeau 267-7447
Workshop Registration:
Lois Carswell 268-2233
Lynn Kirkwood 267-3994 Workshop Set-Up: Lois MacLean 267-3318
Publicity: Arlene Pellett 264-0710
Show & Tell: Peggy Beckett 268-2443
Social: Barbara Dodds 264-9217
Lois Roberts 267-9879 Mailing Address:
LCQG, PO Box 20101, Perth ON
K7H 3M6
Email: [email protected]
The Backing
Upcoming Events
Workshops (Contact: Lynn Kirkwood or Alexis Mongeau) **Remember to bring your iron to all workshops**
Wednesday, February 25 9:00 - 3:00 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Storm at Sea with Carla Alexiuk
Wednesday, April 1 9:00 - 3:00 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
High Tech Tucks with Anna Cornel
Tuesday, April 28 9:00 - 3:00
Lions Hall
Naturescape Appliqué with Retta Rive
Shows
Quilts from the Heart March 20 - 21 General W Sikorski Polish Hall 1551 Stevenson Road N, Oshawa, ON
Quilt Fever 2015 - March 27 - 29 Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild Neilson Park Creative Centre 56 Neilson Drive (near hwy 427 & Dundas), Toronto
For our snowbird members or those taking a mini-holiday in Florida, check out the many quilt shows on this website: http://quilterstravelcompanion.com/quilt-shows/florida-quilt-shows.php
Newsletter Deadline
The deadline for February newsletter submissions is February 12, 2015. As I will be away again from
February 10 - March 1 inclusive, please send your
articles to Linda Bates at [email protected] as she
has kindly agreed to do the newsletter in my absence.
Any articles sent to me instead of Linda will not be included until the March newsletter. Thanks for your
assistance.
~ Lynne ~
Did you know?
As well as on-line shopping, Mad about PATCHWORK now has a brick and mortar location at 2477 Huntley Road, Stittsville. Opening hours are Tues & Wed 10:00-4:00, and Thurs 10:00-8:00. Check out their website at www.madaboutpatchwork.com
It is important that you clearly print your name and give a description or name of your show and tell item rather than just writing, for example, king quilt. A description or quilt name helps our photographer match her photos with the list, and also helps attribute the item to the correct person when a picture is included in the newsletter. Thanks for your help in doing this.
Your tips, hints or general news are needed for this section or elsewhere in the newsletter, so please email or give them to Lynne Green. Thanks.