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Prairie Star Quilters Guild Volume XXXIX Issue #9 St. Charles, IL PSQG website: http://www.psqg.org February 2018

Next Guild Meetings:

A Message from the Evening VP In this issue:

Next newsletter deadline:Thursday, March 8, 2018, Midnight. Send info to Melanie Murphy at mgmwriter@gmail.com.

February 26, 2018 at 7 pmFebruary 27, 2018 at 9:30 am

March 26, 2018 at 7 pmMarch 27, 2018 at 9:30 am

All meetings at Bethlehem Lutheran Church unless otherwise noted.

It’s February already and the groundhog has spoken!!!! October will be here before we know it along with our biennial guild show. I hope you are working on projects that you will enter in the show; are considering entering the Guild challenge; making a few door gifts and boutique items; and thinking about what area[s] you will volunteer to work in at the show. I know, it is a lot to think on, but we all need to pull together to make it another roaring success. There are also exciting speakers and workshops to anticipate and prepare for, so consider those things as well. We are all busy, but isn’t it so rewarding to your soul to have such

a creative passion for making items that bring comfort, love and beauty to recipients? It always does my heart good. If you are new to the Guild, prepare yourself to be busy, busy, busy. Quilt show year is always that way but again, so rewarding. Look over the areas you think might be fun to work at during the show and be ready to volunteer. Ask questions of Chris and Susie if you are unsure. Don’t forget to get tickets for the raffle quilt and make them available to family and friends. See the Guild web page or Facebook page for a picture. Keep smiling and stitching! - Susie Wing PM VP

A Message from the Evening VP 1

2018 Quilt Show News ............2

PSQG Banquet Update ...........2

Community Service & QOV .....2

At the Education Table ............2

Bee Buzz .............................3

Spring Retreat ......................3

Membership News .................3

2018 Programs ..................4-5

Quilting Acronym .................6

2017-2018 Board Members ......7

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Learn...

2018 Quilt Show News

We will have a QOV presentation in July. Do you have a friend or family member (Veteran) you would like to make a QOV for? Sign-up forms are available at the community service table. We also continue taking:Dog Beds (Leslie Nyckel): Please, no beds smaller than 24" square, up to 36” x 42". Pet beds can be stuffed with any combination of scraps, batting, fleece, or polyester stuffing. Drop off completed beds in the church hallway on meeting day.

Plastic Bags (Jane Phillips or Dorothy Walls): Can leave at church hallway on meeting day. These bags are used to make beds (3' x 6') for the homeless. Fidget Quilts (Linda Stoynoff): Linda provides kits if you need them or ideas can be found online.Quilts...all sizes, and pillowcases (Deb Long): These are distributed at Ronald McDonald Houses. We also have a selection of fabrics to use to make pillowcases. Just ask!

Community Service

We have a treat for you! Thanks to your generosity and the hard work by the Quilt Show Scraps Committee (and friends), we have a number of lovely fat quarters and great scrap bags already put together. So we thought, with Bonnie Hunter (a.k.a. Scrap Queen) coming to PSQG in June, we should give guild members first crack at these goodies. The decision: At our annual meeting in April, we’ll hold a pre-sale. As usual, Fat Quarters will be 50¢ and our great scrap bags will be $1. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your stash at great prices!

Quilt Show Scrap Team News Yes, it’s 2018, and the quilt

show will be here before we know it. What’s happening this month? We will be showing you the quilt entry forms and a new definitions page that helps clarify certain words and categories. Please think about joining the challenge “Black and White and One” and make a small quilt using a splash of color of your choosing. Hopefully you saw our stunning raffle quilt at the January meeting. You will want to stock up on tickets

to sell to your friends and family so that someone you know will win it. We will continue to accept your wonderful donations of items for the boutique and raffle baskets plus your unwanted scraps, books, patterns, and magazines (2007 or later). Thank you! You can use some of these cold and snowy days to finish a beautiful quilt (or three) to enter into the show!

Chris Schwarz and Susie Wing

Please come join us for the annual banquet at Villa Olivia in Bartett, IL. The cost is $35 for a very delicious meal and a great speaker, too. You are welcome to come alone or as a group. No one will be left out; seats are assigned so that everyone will have a seat with another member, friend, or soon-to-be new friends. Come and meet fellow quilters and PSQG members!

Come to the meeting in February for the complete menu, which offers a beef, chicken or vegetarian meal choice. And we never forget dessert! We will start taking orders and sign ups in March. Have any questions? Please contact Diane Moore at (847)269-7058 or Moore.Helen@att.net

Come One, Come All to the Annual Prairie Star Quilters Guild Banquet

Puzzle of the Disappearing Hour Glass Join us at the education table in February for the puzzle of the Disappearing Hour Glass. From an Hour Glass block, cut into 9 pieces, what arrangements can you make? There are lots of possibilities and some secondary patterns don’t emerge until you put several blocks together. Keep in mind that just because you start with 9 pieces, they don’t all have to go together into the same block! After all, two 4-patch units + 1 block = 9 pieces as well.

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A Few Quilting History Facts Currently, I am completing a quilt which is a reproduction of an antique quilt that Betsy Chutchian owns in her collection. I participated in Betsy’s workshop back in November. The quilt is called Hope’s Journey and brings to mind the California Gold Rush of the late 1840’s. There is quite a bit of vibrant cheddar in the pattern, but I modified my quilt to include just a little less. The point of sharing this is that it got me thinking about the “history” of quilts and quilting. Following are just a few interesting tidbits:• The word quilt comes from

the Latin culcita meaning a stuffed sack, but it came into the English language from the

French word cuilte.• The origins of quilting remain

unknown, but historians do know that quilting, piecing, and applique were used for clothing and furnishings in diverse parts of the world in early times. The earliest known quilted garment is on the carved ivory figure of a Pharaoh of the Egyptian First Dynasty about 3400 B.C. In 1924 archaeologists discovered a quilted floor covering in Mongolia. They estimated that it dates from somewhere between the first century B.C. to the second century A.D. There are also numerous references to quilts in literature and also inventories of estates.

• Crusaders brought quilting to Europe from the Middle East in the late 11th century. Quilted garments were popular in the Middle Ages. Knights wore them under their armor for comfort. They also used quilted garments to protect the metal armor from the elements (rain, snow, sun).

• The earliest known surviving bed quilt is one from Sicily from the end of the 14th century. It is made of linen and padded with wool. The blocks across the center are scenes from the legend of Tristan. The quilt is 122” by 106” and is in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

There is so much history out there about quilts and quilting, it is so very interesting! So maybe consider starting a bee and possibly discussing a piece of history in your bee at every meeting. Gather some friends and guild members and create your own group. The bee keeper is happy to assist in putting bee members together. Chat with your friendly Bee Keeper at the next guild meeting to discuss open bees or bees waiting to happen. Also, there is interest in starting a “mystery” bee and starting an EQ8 bee. If anyone is interested, stop by and see the Bee Keeper at the next guild meeting and sign up. - Shawn Greenough

What’s The Buzz — To “Bee” or not to “Bee”?

Membership News Congratulations Prairie Star Quilters Guild! We are now a membership of like- minded individuals of over 305 and counting! It is so much fun to meet as a group of talented people, interested in all of the aspects of quilting. We feed off of each others’ talents at each meeting. Please plan to be at our April business meeting for a special celebration!

Tired of winter and cold weather? Think spring and a March retreat at Siena in Racine, WI. I can’t promise warm weather but it definitely won’t be -40 with wind chill. The retreat is scheduled for Monday March 19- Thursday March 22nd. The cost is $245/person including breakfast. You can purchase additional meals or make your own in their large kitchen. There are also many restaurants available in the area. There are still a

few openings left. A retreat is a great place to make new friends and learn new techniques. You can download a registration form “Siena Retreat 2018” (ht tp://psqg.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Registration-Form-Siena-2018.docx) or pick one up from Yvonne Richter at the education table. Questions can be directed to yrichter9951@gmail.com or phone 630-450-0037.

Spring Retreat

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2018 Programs

February 26 & 27Corey Yoderwww.corianderquilts.com

March 25 - 27Kathy Doughtywww.materialobsession.com.au

May 21 Banquet speakerKaren McTavishwww.mctavishquilt.com

May 21-23 WorkshopsKaren McTavish

June 25-27Bonnie Hunterwww.quiltville.com

July, August, September ProgramsTBA

October 12 & 13PSQG Quilt Show

October 22-23Quilt show review (No Programs)

November Programs TBA

December 2018Happy Holidays! No meetings or programs

Spring has Sprung!

Corey Yoder, a neighbor of Ohio’s Amish country, will bring a big dose of sunshine to cure our winter blues this February! Corey creates and publishes for Coriander Quilts showcasing her love for putting a modern twist on traditional block designs. She is a regular contributor to quilt magazines and books, a Moda fabric designer and she is the author of Playful Petals. For a peek into Corey’s day-to-day quilt and sewing projects, be sure to visit her on Instagram where she is -corianderquilts. It’s where she shares all things quilty, as well as upcoming Moda fabric collections and quilt patterns. www.corianderquilts.com

Lecture InformationMonday evening, Meet Moda Designer, Corey YoderTuesday morning, Fabric Design

Cross StitchDate:

Monday, February 26, 2018

Time:9am to 4pm

Cost:PSQG Members $65PSQG Visitors $75

Please make checks out to PSQG.Supply List and pattern available at

registration.

Location:Bethlehem Lutheran Church

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A Special Guest from Down Under! Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession (http://www.materialobsession.com.au/) will visit us in March of 2018 to explore the world of quilting thru an innovative mixture of colors and patterns! Kathy Doughty remembers a simple childhood spent playing on green grass and exploring the forests accessed through her yard in Ohio. Upon graduating she landed in the punk rock era of the East Village of NYC where she spent ten years working in advertising, fashion and marketing, which taught her to look at traditional things with a new eye. It was her move to Australia in 1990 that brought Kathy to sewing and quilting. She found the “American” activity of sewing and quilting connected her to roots in the USA and filled a big gap in her life. In 2003 she co-founded Material Obsession, then in 2008 became a sole owner/director of the popular patchwork shop where you can find her every day listening, learning, and helping customers select fabric for their projects. Material Obsession made a dynamic entry into the quilt world by embracing the newest FreeSpirit designers including

Denyse Schmidt, Amy Butler and Anna Maria Horner as well as Kaffe Fassett. The shop encourages quilters to experiment with textiles, design and method. In 2014 Kathy designed her first collection of fabric inspired by her personal collection of Kantha quilts from India. Her second fabric collection was inspired by the pond-side environments of her youth. As an avid quilter, Kathy’s quilt designs reflect her eclectic interests in a wide range of techniques from modern quilting to paper piecing.

Lecture InformationBoth meetings, The Accidental Designer

Boro Applique

Date:Sunday, March 25,

2018

Time:Noon to 4pm

Cost:PSQG Members $50PSQG Visitors $60

Please make checks out to PSQG.Supply List and pattern available at

registration.

Location:Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Mixing a variety of techniques is an exciting path to creative outcomes. In this workshop you will examine simple appliqué shapes and layouts using the Japanese Boro technique to appliqué the staples in place. Techniques taught: Needle-turn and boro appliqué, quilting with Perle 8, layout and design.

Garden Party (Intermediate to Advanced)

Date:Monday, March 26,

2018

Time:9am to 4pm

Cost:WORKSHOP FULL, THANKS!

PSQG Members $75PSQG Visitors $85

Supply List and pattern available at registration.

Location:Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Garden Party, a Modern Wedge workshop, is for playing with the wedge ruler and exciting fabric combinations. Garden Party plays with an 18 degree wedge ruler.

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Mrs. Bobbins is created by Julia Icenogle, mrsbobbins.com.

Stop by near the Programs table to enter our lottery-style drawing to win a class

credit! $1 per ticket will put you in the running. Limit 1 entry per person and you must be a guild member in good standing. The drawing will occur at the morning meetings. The winner will be listed in the newsletter and notified by phone. The winner will receive a credit to use towards one class of their choice. Supplies are not included. The credit is up to a $50 value (unused portion not refundable) and must be used by May 31, 2018. Stop by the lottery table, sign up for the class and try your luck!

Quilting AcronymNESTY

It seems like we all have this acronym happening all the time.

Watch for the answer in the next newsletter.

Answer from JanuaryPIPS stands for

Project in Process

2018 Kalona Annual Quilt Show and Sale!

In the Heart of Iowa’s Amish Country, it is a fun weekend getaway!Enjoy the Quilt Show, Museum, Fabric Shops and so much more.

We would love to see you there!

Thurs. April 26, “Evening Only”, 5 - 8 pmFri. April 27, 9 am - 7 pmSat. April 28, 9 am - 5 pm

LOCATED at 715 D. AVE.in the KALONA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

200 New and Antique Quilts on Display and for Sale

kalonaiowa.org/QuiltShow.htm

Sponsored by the WOODIN WHEEL 319-656-2240

& the KALONA ANTIQUE CO. 319-656-4489

Email katie@woodinwheel.com or kac@kctc.net

web site www.WoodinWheel.com

Check us out on Facebook!

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2017-2018 Board MembersPresident ............................. Sharron EvansEvening Vice President ............ Susie WingDaytime Vice President ............ Cindy KrelleSecretary ............................. Barbara StewartTreasurer ............................. Carol FisherPrograms Vice President ........... Teresa Kasch* & Chris Berry*Membership .......................... Susan Egner* & Carol Lauer* & Sue Hedke* & Cindy LeTourneau* & Alissa Kantola*Newsletter ........................... Melanie MurphyEducation ............................ Frayed Knots BeeMedia Chair ......................... Yvonne RichterBee Keeper .......................... Shawn GreenoughLibrary ............................... Liz Fitzgerald* & Barb Gillespie* & Barb Carlson*Community Projects ............... Rita PenningtonContracts 2017- 2018 .............. Rachel LanceNominations ........................ OPEN2018 Quilt Show Co-Chairs ...... Chris Schwarz* & Susie Wing*Activities .............................. Diane Moore

* indicates co-chair

We are looking for a few good quilters to join us! Most of these positions will start their term in June 2018. Elections/Confirmations take place in April 2018.Nominations - Open for immediate start. Help encourage quilters to fill these open spots.Contracts 2019-2020 - Schmooze with the top quilters in the U.S.! Select our speakers for the new year!

VP, night - We just need one more! A person to organize the evening meeting.Activities - In this position you get to be our “party” planner!Beekeeper - Keep track of and place people in Bee groups.Programs Co-Chair - Rachel Lance has a spectacular line-up of speakers set for 2018/19! The speakers are all set up and contracts are signed, she would love to have a Co-Chair to help with running it all.

March

Alice Bowdish .................March 1Joanne Bernhard ............ March 2Liz FitzGerald ............... March 2JoAnn VanDril ............... March 3Marty Jacobsen .............. March 4Carolyn Mack ................ March 6Sandra Andrews ............. March 7Carol Fisher .................. March 7Laurel Kiburg ............... March 7Amanda Van Boom ......... March 9Regina McNulty ............ March 15Lyneta Grap Piela ......... March 15Deanne Simpson ...........March 16Sue Balsiger ................. March 17Sharon Gaffor .............. March 17Judy Herman ................ March 17Sue Kapperman ............March 18Priscilla Miller ............. March 20Nancy Shiner .............. March 20Linda Slusar ............... March 20Becky Hall ...................March 21Sue Needham ...............March 21Colette Day ................. March 24Susan Jensen ............... March 24Leslie Nyckel ............... March 25Laura Meador ...............March 27Kathy Lupo ................. March 29

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