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www.panhandlequiltguild.orgApril 2018

Meeting: April 21, 2018 at 9:30 AMLocation: Fort Robinson

Buffalo Soldiers BarracksCrawford, NE

Program:Row by Row Trunk Show – All membersWelcome to participate

Class: We will be touring the Officers' Quarters andViewing quilts created for the Fort

Head Hostess:

Sharon Cripps

Other Hostesses:

Barb EngebretsenDiane RenanderDonna RobyBabbette Berger

Dear Fellow Quilters,

Our March meeting was very informative, including Lari’s interesting ideas on quilt labeling. Has anyone started the challenge quilt “Birds of a Feather”?Looking forward to seeing you next meeting in Crawford. Don’t forget to carpool..

Your President,

Carol Leonard

Advisory Board MeetingApril 19th, Thursday

Meeting will be held at Gering Public Library:

1055 P Street; Gering, NE.Meeting time is 3:00 pm

All are Welcome!

[email protected]

www.patscreative.com

www.plattevalleyvacandsew.com

Diane DownerNancy LeavenworthKim Holcomb

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

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Meeting Minutes

Date: 03/17/2018 Meeting MinutesPanhandle Quilt GuildLocation: West Way Christian Church, Scottsbluff, NE

Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Carol Leonard at 9:30 am. All were welcomed.

Minutes The minutes from the February meeting as printed in the March 2018 Panhandle Patches Newsletter

page 2-4 were offered for approval or correction. The minutes were approved.

Treasurer's Report Patsy Sterkel explained that the treasurers Report was not in the last Newsletter due to a computer problem. The next Newsletter will contain the report for both February & March.Patsy reported the ending checking account balance & the ending savings account balance.

Reports of Standing Committees

Block of the MonthElaine Moore & Jodi Meer showed the March BOM - "Dutchman's Puzzle" block. There were 12 blocks won by Marsha Hoisington. The April Block "Cross and Crown"was demonstrated.

Door PrizesMarlene Huston & Tina Graham distributed the following door prizes:

Flower Yo-Yo Maker donated by Machelle Sterkel won by Barbara JohndreauHeart Yo-Yo Maker donated by Machelle Sterkel won by Toni LichiusCircle Yo-Yo Maker donated by Machelle Sterkel won by JoAnn LathropPattern-"Tranquil Times Fly Fishing" donated annonymously won by Shirley HannochPattern-12" block basket donated annonymously won by Wanda MowryPattern-1 block basket donated annonymously won by Laura LuckeFlat Flower Pins donated by Walmart won by Machelle Sterkel$10.00 Gift Certificate donated by Prairie Pines Quilt Shop won by Patsy Sterkel$10.00 Gift Certificate donated by Pat's creative won by Dianne CooperPin Cushion donated by More Than Quilts won by Kathy StreeksWool Applique Sampler Pattern donated by More Than Quilts won by Babbette Berger1 yard fabric donated by Platte Valley Vac & Sew won by Doris Rush1 yard fabric donated by Platte Valley Vac & Sew won by Tina Graham 1 yard fabric donated by Platte Valley Vac & Sew won by Liz Prochazka2 patterns - Elinor Burns & Holiday Spice Patterns donated by The Quilt Stop won by

Jolene LingwallGreen Tote bag donated annonymously won by Janice CaseyQuilting Forever Picture Frame donated annonymously won by Carol LeonardQuick Yo-Yo Maker donated by by Prairie Creations won by Alicia Hynes

The Quilt Shop in Sidney is currently closed.



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Fat Quarter OpportunityMarsha Hoisington had 2 baskets of green fat quarters to give away this month. One Fat Quarter basket

was won byJudi Lood & the other was won by Wanda Mowry. Next month bring red, white & blue fat quarters.

Hostess Committee Diane Renander thanked Marsha Hoisington & her co-hostesses for the great refreshments. The next

meeting is April 21, 2018 at Fort Robinson. Head Hostess is Sharon Cripps. Co-Hostesses: Barb Engelbretsen, Donna Roby, Diane Downer, Kim Holcomb, Nancy Leavenworth & Diane Renander. Membership

Carolyn Nuss Warren reported 61 members in attendance.

Newsletter Kim Holcomb reported that printing costs at Staples last month were $35.00 & $110.00 this month. Those costs do not cover mailing. Kim is researching alternate printing businesses. A motion was made by Kathy McCool to print the newsletter in black & white. The motion was seconded by Donna Riesen. The motion passed. Nominating Committee

Carolyn Nuss Warren and her Committee: Irene Howard, Kathy Nielsen & Donna Riesen announced the candidate for the open position of President Elect. Marsha Hoisington has accepted the nomination. We will vote at next months meeting.

Program CommitteeMarla Marx will give a report next month on the classes & Programs for next year. Marlene Huston reported

on her Class for May. If you have signed up for this class, meet with Marlene at the next meeting to pick up your handout.

Quilt ShowMarla Marx announced she needs volunteers for the Quilt Show.

Quilt MomTina Graham reported that the Raffle Quilt was displayed at The Women's Weekend at the Hampton Inn &

60 tickets were sold. It was also displayed at the Pine Needle Quilt Shop in Crawford & 65 tickets were sold. Tina encouraged everyone who is going to the meeting at Fort Robinson to stop at the Crawford shop if possible.

Retreat CommitteeChelle Sterkel gave a report on the Fall Retreat. The deadline for signing up is today, Saturday March 17,

2018. The deposit due to the YMCA today is $1237.00. When you sign up, a non-refundable $75.00 deposit is required. The rest of the deposit will be due by October. She informed members that they must sign up today at the meeting & pay their deposit. If enough deposits are not received, then the Retreat will be cancelled.

New BusinessLari Herman advised that we will meet at Fort Robinson next month. Your car will need a Park Permit. The

National Row by Row quilt will be displayed. If you have a row by row quilt or blocks, bring them.Jan Sears announced that the Quilt Show in Chadron is the same day of our meeting next month. Please

stop in & see the show on your way back.Machelle Sterkel reported that she has collected enough deposits to pay the YMCA deposit today.

The business meeting was adjourned @ 10:00 am.Respectfully submitted,Janice Casey PQG Secretary

Thank YouFor the donations of all the

wonderful door prizes



Meeting Schedule for 2017/2018 Year09/16/17 West Way Christian Church

10/21/17 Knight Museum and Sandhills

11/18/17 First Presbyterian Church

01/20/18 West Way Christian Church



04/21/18 Fort Robinson, Buffalo Soldiers Barracks

05/19/18 Knight Museum and Sandhills


2017-2018 Guild OfficersCarol Leonard – President

Lari Herman – President-ElectJanice Casey – SecretaryPatsy Sterkel – Treasurer

www.prairiepinesquiltshop.com

Email: [email protected]

1320 10th Street

SHOW-N-TELL1. Judy Hoatson St Patrick’s décor2. Norma Wells BOM 2012 Greek Cross Block won in Crawford3. Patsy Sterkey BOM Quilt4. Pam Livingston 2 baby quilts, 1 Mugsie5. Rene James Block Exchange @ Arby's Quilt Group 2016=20176. Ann Kuncl Block Exchange Arby's Quilt Group7. Laura Lucke Tapestry Bag8. Shirley Hannah St Patrick's Day table topper 9. Elaine Moore Box Kite Quilt, pouches10. Sue Steele Table topper Downtown Abby cupcake, stars and roses Spring Blossoms Quilt11. Alice McCall Corner in Cabin, 1st quilt12. Carol Leonard Snow Days in Alliance, 2 baby quilts, bag, Nautical quilt13. Doris Rush Vintage star quilt in hot pink14. Jolene Lingwall Grey and brown fabric table runner

15. Barbara Johndreau Easter placemats, fish placemats16. Wanda Mowry Placemats, postcard pink fabric17. Alicia Hynes Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, What's Old is New Again18. Donna Riesen Aeroplane bag, 2 pokey bags19. Irene Howard Midnight Quilt20. Tina Graham 2 pillowcases, aeroplane bag21. Dianne Cooper UFO summer beauty kit, shop hop 4 yrs ago22. Judy Lood UFO art quilt23. Lari Herman Marla's aeroplane bag24. Marsha Hoisington UFO baby blanket, wall hanging, table runner

Winners in drawing:Donna Reisen, iron cleaner Wanda Mowry pincushion Carol Leonard, bag of buttons

April Fat Quarter DrawingApril Fat Quarter DrawingFor the drawing at April meeting be

PATRIOTIC, bring RED, WHITE and BLUE fabric or as always whatever you have!!

APRIL 2018 BLOCK OF THE MONTH:Cross and Crown

Fabrics Color: 1 dark, 1 lightCut one square dark and one square light, each 4 1/2” inch HSTs – Cut 2 light and 2 dark squares, each 4 7/8” inchQuarter Squares – Cut 2 light and 2 dark, each 5 1/4” inchThe Block will be 3x3 squares and finished size is 12” inch

Please refer to your BOM handout for instructions on creating the block.



Dear Members: Sharon Cripps (thank you Sharon!) did some extra checking at Fort Robinson for our April Meeting. I thought I would send this extra information on to you members. We will be meeting in the Buffalo Soldiers Barracks-Squad Room. We will have our meeting and then have a showing of the quilts made and donated by guild members across the state specifically for the Officers’ Quarters. Ten or so quilts will be showcased at our guild meeting. The rest of the quilts will involve a walking tour of the officers’ quarters (this will involve steps).To clarify-- Anyone driving into the Fort park area will need a park sticker (a daily pass ONLY is $6.00-- a Yearly Pass is $30.00--which is good for all year at any NE State Park). These are available in the Main Park Office (brick building). You may want to make arrangements with other guild members to car pool into the park area. If you plan to go on to the Chadron Quilt Festival you may want to bring a sack lunch. FYI, a Quilt Trunk Show will be presented by Ralene Succor, (of Crawford) at the Chadron Festival @ 2:00 pm Saturday. We did not plan a class after the meeting to allow you the opportunity to enjoy the Park and Chadron Quilt Show, if so desired. We are hoping for a great turnout. Several ladies from our guild will have quilts on display in the Chadron Show. It will be a pleasant way to spend a Spring day--hope you can join us!! Hope to See You here!! Lari H

HANGING IT UP.......

Pockets for Hanging Quilts

“Use two 10” squares of fabric that go with your quilt or something neutral. Fold the squares into a triangle. Place the triangle onto top corners of the backside of quilt. Sew corners into the quilt when you do your binding to secure. When hanging the quilt use a rod the length of the quilt and fits inside the corner pockets.”

Courtesy of Marsha Hoisington

APRIL QUILT GUILD MEETING IN FORT ROBINSON

WOMEN POWER at FORT ROBINSON……..The Women’s Army Corps (WAC) was a women’s-only branch of the U.S. Army that existed from May 15, 1942 until it was integrated and disbanded in 1978. In 1943, the Army sent a detachment of WACs to Fort Robinson. Their duties included a variety of jobs at the post, which would relieve men to do other duties. WACs at Fort Robinson lived in a compound behind the officer’s row. Their compound had a mess hall, a combination recreation hall and beauty shop, and a two-story barracks. There was controversy about assigning women to Fort Robinson, but the women performed and accomplished many important duties while stationed there. Some performed secretarial duties or served as dispatchers. Others ran the filling station or worked in the motor pool. Many were capable truck drivers who drove salvage to the Fort Warren Depot near Cheyenne. Still other women drove the German prisoners-of-war to their work sites around the fort. When it was announced that WACs were coming to the fort, the rank and file men were mixed about whether it was a good idea. Reactions ranged from anger at losing “cushy” jobs, worry at being transferred from the fort, to being happy at the sight of single women at the post. WACs were controversial and faced many critics. However, many generals welcomed them. General Douglas MacArthur said they were his best soldiers because they worked harder, complained less and were better disciplined than his men.This information summarized and reprinted from article “The Women’s Army Corps” in Out Yonder Fort Robinson print by Scottsbluff Star Herald, March 2018. Article was originally written by Irene North.

Don’t Get Stalled by PerfectionDon’t Get Stalled by PerfectionWorrying about your quilt’s imperfections will

consume more time than you can imagine. Small mistakes don’t mean you have to take your quilt apart. If it doesn’t alter the size of the quilt, then

move on. There are no perfect quilts and agonizing over a couple of intersections not

matching won’t finish your quilt. Chalk it up to experience. You’ll get it right on the next quilt. I love what Angela Walters says, “A finished quilt

is better than a perfect quilt.”Courtesy of seasonedhomemaker.com

KNOW HOW TO ZIP IT.............“When putting an outside zipper in a bag or purse, I make a zipper tab to cover any space between the zipper ends and the bag. Plus, it gives the bag a nice finished look. Decide on the size of your tab. I like the sides of the tab to extend at least a 1/4" to a 1/2" wider than the zipper. Ex. For a 1 1/2" square tab, cut a piece of fabric 3 1/4" x 2". With right sides together, fold piece in half, long sides together. Sew along both sides only, press seams, turn right side out, press again. Lay tab on bag just below zipper, with raw edge facing zipper. Sew a 1/4" seam across raw edge. Press the tab up and over zipper. Sew along the two sides and bottom, as close to the edges as possible. This forms a "pocket" over the zipper to hide the ends." Courtesy of Tina Graham

SMOOTH SAILING......“Sewers Aid, a silicone product I use when my thread is not sewing smoothly. A few beads along places the spool, rubbed in, frequently solves the problem. If I am machine quilting I might add more after 15 minutes of quilting. I also use a small drop at each end of a zipper that does not slide smoothly. I have never had any negative effects, no spotting, etc. I bought this little bottle over 20 years ago, from JoAnns. You only use a few drops.” Courtesy of Elaine Moore


Treasurers report for the fiscal month of January 2018

Beginning checking account balance: $ 9470.03

Income: Legacy of the Plains 392.00 Class Fees 150.00 Transfer made from the savings account 210.00

Expenses: West Way Church-meeting room 100.00 Nebr. Dept. of Revenue-sales tax 115.51 Sharon Armstrong-Serendipity quilt 105.72 Kim Holcomb-newsletter 369.42 Legacy of the Plains-donation 50.00 Poky Davis-program 50.00 Marla Marx-program 100.00

Ending checking account balance: $ 9350.38

Beginning saving account balance: $18721.55

January interest 2.39 Class fees deposited in savings 210.00 Transferred to checking -210.00

Ending savings account balance: $18723.94

Savings include:Reserved for 2017-2018 expenses $ 3032.00Member tickets 970.00Serendipity tickets 427.00Un-committed funds 5294.94Contingency funds 9000.00

Treasurers report for the fiscal month of February 2018

Beginning checking account balance: $ 9350.38

Income: Member dues 75.00 Fall retreat deposits 300.00

Expenses: West Way Church-meeting room 100.00 Deb Aschenbrenner-program/class 150.00 Cindy Scheinost-web site 230.00 Serendipity tickets-should have been Deposited into savings 19.00

Ending checking account balance: $ 9226.38

Beginning saving account balance: $ 18723.94

January interest 2.16 Transferred from checking 19.00 Member tickets 40.00 Refund from Elaine Moore and Judy Meer -fabric for last year’s serendipity quilt Assigned to uncommitted 16.00

Ending savings account balance: $ 18801.10

Savings include:Reserved for 2017-2018 expenses $ 3032.00Member tickets 1010.00Serendipity tickets 446.00 Un-committed funds 5313.10Contingency funds 9000.00

Keep clean…….USE CHENILLE STEMS FOR CLEANING YOUR MACHINE. They are very inexpensive and easy to find at craft stores. They can be bent or looped to fit into tiny, out of the way spaces. They collect the dust and lint and can be wiped off and reused. Also, if you trim them or keep folding them, you can use them multiple times.

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