SEPTEMBER 2011 VOLUME 29 #8

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NEXT MEETING

August 10

H—L

BRING

TREATS

O ur very own Judi Smith did very well at

this summer's Orange County Fair. She won

First Place for her Cottage Grove quilt, Sec-

ond Place for a tote bag and an Honorable

Mention for a wall hanging.

One of Judi's UFO's for last year's challenge,

the quilt was an Arlene Stamper "swap-a-

block,‖ done in a guild workshop several years

ago. It was quilted by Cecilia Hosford.

If anyone has ever thought about entering a quilt in the fair, Judy can

give you some pointers!

Congratulations, Judi!

OC FAIR 2011 HONORS

ONE OF OGQG’S OWN

PHILANTHROPY

L ots of things going on in September. Please help !!!

Furnishing Hope, who we have worked with before (Wounded Warriors, veterans quilts, and Habitat for Human-

ity) is asking for our Help again. They are doing the children's tent at the First annual Orange County Stand Down September 17th &18th at Santa Ana College in Santa Ana for the Homeless Veterans and their families. They are

asking for donations of everything children, 2-17 years of age (clothes, shoes, toys, games, lunch boxes, back

packs, School supplies, paper, pencils, etc.) Furnishing Hope has been asked to plan on 60 children. This has been

going on in San Diego since1988. You can go online to find out more (Stand Down) or contact Beth Phillips

at 949-640- 8012 for more assistance. All financial donations are tax deductible.

Also remember to bring in all finished pillow cases for the Foster children picnic on September 18th and all those

baby quilts for the expecting moms and dads at the beach party at Camp Pendleton September 24th.

Linda Gotthard has Christmas stocking kits ready for pick up. They need more Christmas fabrics and batting

scraps 12"x18".

We still have 46 quilts that need quilting! And we need Hobbs batting bar codes.

Thanks everyone in advance. ~ Carol Howerton& Carol Munn

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W asn’t Larene Smith a blast? Such a fun lady and her husband is such a

good sport. Her quilts were wonderful and her story was amazing. I know for my-

self, even after 20 plus years of quilting, I am NOT ready to design and make

quilts in less than a day. What a whirlwind she is.

For those of you fortunate enough to attend her workshop, we had a wonderful

time. She is a patient instructor. Even with some initial glitches in the cutting in-

structions, everyone got their quilts started and I have it on good authority that one

of us has the top already finished!

I want to thank all of you for your patience during our August meeting while we

went through the bylaws changes. Luckily we don’t have to do that very often. The

last time was about eight years ago.

So, on with the show. We are getting down to the wire for the Auction and Tea.

We still have pre-sale tickets available for $5; they will be $7 at the door. In addi-

tion to the auction items, we will have lots of opportunity baskets, a TV/DVD

Combo with many quilt-y DVD’s that will be raffled off and of course food!

Looking forward to the next meeting. Karen K. Stone should be marvelous. Her

quilts are spectacular.

Bonnie Lippincott

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

October 8th Auction & Tea

T he Auction and Tea is almost upon us. We will be having a meeting on September 1st at 13252 Garden

Grove Blvd., Garden G rove, in the Charlie Miller Hall. It’s an office complex and has lots of parking.. It will

start at 9:30 am. We want to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Justine Gentile will have the volunteer sheets available at the September meeting. We can always use more vol-

unteers. We still need items for the opportunity baskets. If you need any suggestions there is a list of baskets

that we will be putting together the first week of October. If you are so inclined, feel free to donate a complete

basket. They are always welcome. If you can’t bring them to the meeting, give me a call

and I can pick it up.

Linda Majer will be on hand to take your quilt donation at the meeting. This will be the last

meeting that you can turn in your quilts. If you need a little more time, you can deliver it

yourself to Linda Majer no later than October 1st. Don’t forget that we need a photo of

your donation along with the entry form. If you need help with the photo you can bring it to

the September meeting and we will make sure a photo gets taken.

We will also be needing food for the tea.

Looking forward to a wonderful event. Until next time, Keep on Quilting. ~ Bonnie Lippincott

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LAST CALL …

...for gift basket items for the Auction and Tea on October 8. If you cannot bring your items

to the September 14th meeting, please arrange delivery with Bonnie Lippincott.

PET STUFF

COOKING—utensils, ingredients, recipes, etc.

FAT QUARTERS

WINE/CHEESE – napkins, place mats, wine gift bags, wine charms, table runners.

COFFEE, TEA AND ME! – napkins, candles, place mats, cups, mugs, teapots

STUFF YOU WISH YOU HAD! – anything a quilter might love

SEW WHAT! – kits, UFOs’ (with all of the necessary parts), patterns

RELAXATION – bath supplies, candles, oils, aroma therapy, books

TASTE OF ORANGE COUNTY – gift certificates from restaurants and

attractions, fabric, candy or foodstuffs

RED/WHITE/BLUE – patriotic theme items

CHRISTMAS – ornaments, decorations, paper goods

KIDS – event tickets, toys, children’s patterns, games, doll clothes

HALLOWEEN – decorations, paper goods

THANKSGIVING/FALL – paper goods, candles, table runners

CHOCOLATE – gift certificates, candy,

GARDENING – tools, gloves, small flower arrangements, nursery gift certificates, knee

pads, hats, plant pots

EMERGENCY - "disaster" related stuff. Toilet paper, flash light, batteries etc.

We also need 2 1/2 inch or smaller strips of fabric for the basket filler. Two bags will be at

the admission table for these items—one for usable strips and one for selvedge or unusable

strips.

FOOD!!! WE NEED FOOD!!!

If you can provide food for the Auction and Tea it would be very much appreciated. The

menu will consist of:

Finger Sandwiches Fruit

Vegies Desserts

Nuts

Sign up at the September Guild meeting or contact Rose Carter or Bonnie Lippincott.

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T hank you all for your wonderful reception of the Wildflower Sampler made by Mary O'Driscoll. It's a

beautiful quilt someone will enjoy for a long time. As you know, it will be drawn at the September 2012 Race

for the Cure.

Pat Essington, Gayle Wayne, and Betty Winek made donations to our Race Team. Thanks Pam, Gayle,

and Betty!! To date, our Team has raised $240.

I had 2 incentive prizes today and the breast cancer ribbon apron was won by Carolyn Rhodes. A quilt book,

Sew with the Stars, was won by our guest Carol Roquet.

Soon Yoplait will be hitting the grocery stores with PINK lids. If you would be so kind as to collect them and

bring them to Guild, I'll be happy to mail them in. As always OC Komen will be the recipient of the dona-

tion. Remember, only Yoplait purchased in 2011 will count.

You all continue to amaze me with your commitment to the efforts put forth to support Susan G. Komen for

the cure.

My deepest thanks. ~ Barbara Purks

MEMBERSHIP

NEWS

M any thanks to Penny Soldin and

Judi Smith for greeting you last

month. They did a great job while I

was hiking in and around Mammoth

Lakes.

We had 160 regular members in atten-

dance, 8 guests, and greeted 1 new

member. She is—

Suzette Rooker

Cypress, CA

Suzette received a special welcome

gift…. One of our door prizes!!!

Welcome, Suzette!

~ Joann Schaum

L ooking for fabric or patterns that can no

longer be found in quilt stores? or an old

magazine article from years past with a pattern

you would like to revisit? A piece of furniture that doesn’t fit in?

Or maybe you have things you’d like to be repurposed…. in

someone else’s home. Well, you’re in luck!

We now have a bulletin board where you can advertise those

wanted or unwanted (and free) items for the benefit of your fel-

low quilters at OGQG. It will be on the back table for every-

one’s perusal at the monthly meetings.

A few restrictions will apply: 1) Notices must be written on 3x5

index cards provided; 2) They must be DATED and include a

PHONE NUMBER; 3) Items must be free of charge; 4) After the

2nd meeting a notice is displayed it will be removed and a new

notice will be required; 5) All advertised items must be quilt re-

lated or of possible use by a quilter or sewist.

Happy Trading!!!! ~ Pam Himes

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DESERT BLOOMS AT ORANGE GROVE

A ugust’s workshop with Larene Smith got an early start with Larene advising participants on color

choices. She took a vote at the general meeting to name the pattern and ―Orange Grove‖ won hands down.

How nice to have a pattern named after our Guild! Such wonderful combinations!! Sewing the blocks was

easier than many anticipated and once you have mastered the first block, the others come easier. Can’t wait to

see some finished products!

September will bring us Karen K. Stone and ―Cactus Flower." If you are taking this class you will be stitching

on paper foundations provided by the instructor. Bring fabrics in an array of colors and patterns that you like,

keeping in mind that contrast is important and bright colors make this block pop. Baby rick-rack and/or other

trims, invisible and/or decorative threads are also needed. Check your supply list for other necessities. So pack

your bags and be prepared to expand your piecing horizons!!

With the year of workshops winding down, the last two offerings will be: October-Curvy Bias Technique with

Lisa Coulombe; November- Machine Pieced Landscape with Sue Rasmussen. There is no workshop in De-

cember.

Stop by the workshop table and see photos of the projects. If the workshop is full, please put your name on the

wait list as life happens and openings appear. Supply lists and directions to the workshops are sent to enrolled

participants approximately 2-3 months before the class so you have plenty of time to gather your supplies.

Workshops are held at Westminster Village Club House, 5200 Blackpool. There is ample parking and the

venue is well lighted and spacious. Bring your lunch and snacks. A refrigerator and microwave are available.

Any questions? See us at the Workshop Table or contact us at:

Marie Blash: 714-775-8004; marieblash@att.net ; Justine Gentile: 714-962-8447; Ibic@aol.com.

Hope to see you at a workshop soon!

FOR SALE Brother sewing machine

QC 1000 – about 3 years old $800.00

Self threads and cuts threads automati-

cally. Adjustable sewing speed. Can

use without a foot feed.

Many accessories and feet.

Call Lorna @ 714-847-4742 to see.

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Happy Birthday !

BASKET BRIGADE

A s always we appreciate your donations of new or gently used items

for our monthly gift baskets. Those notions, patterns, books, fabrics, or

other sewing or quilt related paraphernalia that you once just had to have

but no longer see a need for will find a happy home with a winner of our

gift baskets. You'll receive one FREE ticket for donating.

Tickets are 2/$1.00 and 12/$5.00.

For September and October we are looking for fall or halloween-ish colors and items that

could find a place in your sewing room.

Our August baskets earned $115. Lucky winners were: Glena Tuomala, Pam Himes, Ardith

Paget, Helen Murray, Sherry Lincoln, Donna Ebnit. Two extra surprises were won by Donna

Ebnit and Inette Vornholt.

Thanks again for all your support. ~ Kim Green and Anna Carlson

Sep 1 Phyllis Derigo

Sep 2 Lauretta Gerritz

Sep 2 Barbara Houck

Sep 6 Karen Garkow

Sep 3 Ursula Hartunian

Sep 7 Lila Bridgers

Sep 7 Michael Qualls

Sep 8 Barbara Wilder

Sep 9 Jean Rosa

Sep 11 Ardith Paget

Sep 13 Marilyn De Boynton

Sep 13 Phyllis Lehmann

Sep 14 Lynn McConnell

Sep 16 Helen Harbour

Sep 16 Linda Gotthard

Sep 18 Kathy Osgood

Sep 18 Donna J. Patterson

Sep 18 Florence Shepherd

Sep 19 Ingrid Vigeant

Sep 19 Thellis Pittman

Sep 21 Marsha Herr

Sep 21 Tricia Savage

Sep 22 Carolyn Vieley

Sep 23 Linda Leydekkers

Sep 23 Carolyn Mohanty

Sep 26 Janette Anderson

Sep 26 Eleanor Cox

Sep 28 Marylou Mashita

Sep 29 Margot Taub

Sep 30 Kay Davis

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Quilt Entry Form for the ―2011 Live Quilt Auction – Tea‖

Please complete an entry form for each quilt you plan to donate to the auction.

In addition to quilts of any size, you may submit: table runners, wall hangings (including holiday wall

quilts), tree skirts, miniature and antique quilts. A color photo of the item must be included with each

entry form. The quilt does not have to be completed when the photo is taken. Please print legibly.

Deadlines:

Entries form and with photo – September 14, 2011 Guild Meeting - or you mail in. If mailed in must

reach Linda Majer by September 23, 2011.

Finished Quilt –September 14, 2011 Guild Meeting - or you deliver yourself to Linda Majer no later

than October 1, 2011.

You may mail your completed form(s) and photo(s) before the above date to:

Linda Majer, 11701 Lampson Ave., GG 92840; 714/636-7604

Maker(s) of the quilt ____________________________________________

Or Friendship Group name or Unknown Phone _____________________

Name of quilt or pattern______________________________________________________________

Quilt Size: Width_________ " Length_______ "

Color(s) __________________________________________________________________________

Techniques: (Please check the appropriate items)

Hand pieced ___________________ Machine Pieced__________________________

Hand Appliquéd________________ Machine Appliquéd_______________________

Hand Quilted___________________ Machine Quilted_________________________

Whole Cloth___________________ Machine Quilted By______________________

Back Art (Explain briefly) ___________________________________________________________

Pattern or Design Source ___________________________________________________________

Information about the quilt: for the auctioneer and the program. (i.e. inspiration, fabric line, etc.)

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please put a label with your name, date, the quilt’s title, etc on the back. Sleeve isn’t required.

QUILT SALES AGREEMENT: Delivery of each item is the responsibility of the quilter.

Please Initial: Total donation to the Guild _______________

(Quilts made by Friendship groups are considered a total donation.) 80% to the Guild, 20% to the quilter _______________

Suggested starting bid: $________ Starting bid may be adjusted at our discretion.

Any unsold items will be returned at the October 12th, 2011 Guild Meeting

Signed_____________________________ Date__________________

Committee

Box

Auction Order #

Have Picture

Have Quilt

Entry

Code #

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SHOW & TELL

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SHOW & TELL Page 8

Row 1: Barbara Purks (5)

Row 2: Bea Vieira(2), Karen Powel, Karen Garrity

Row 3: Joyce Oberle, Lauri Mutalipassi

Row 5: Linda Majer, Linda Sackin (2)

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Row 1: Madeline Sherman (2), Penny Soldin

Row 2: Marie Blash (2)

Row 3: Mary Lou Ripper (2), Georgan Zieres

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GOING GREEN

P lease help us reduce trash by bringing your own beverage cups, mugs or glasses and taking them with

you when leaving the meetings. And, don’t forget to save all those fabric strips for us.

Calico House Joan Morrow

Flying Geese Joyce Oberle, Judi Smith, Charlotte Lonnee, Toby

Jenny’s Fabrics Denise Nelms, Sandy Sutton

Larene Smith Carolyn Hicks, Suzette Rooker

M & L Fabrics Carolyn Rhodes, Glenda McNeil

Orange Quilt Bee Tina Coyle, Hilda Bunce

Q’s Longarm Quilting Karen Powel

Quilt Cupboard Bobbie Inglis, Janet Gavney

Quilter’s Garden Glaitis Boots, Kay Johntone

Sewing Party Taffy Harper, Judy Haitsuka

SewVac Ltd. Bonnie Lippincott, Carolyn Vieley

DOOR PRIZES

Anonymous—Print & Press Ginger Fajack

Anonymous—Print & Press Sally Kuck

Anonymous—Pattern Betsy White

Anonymous—Table Runner Janice Self

PHILANTHROPY DOOR PRIZES

Please

support our

sponsors!

their gifts add

a fun and use-

ful dimension

to our meet-

ings, and we

want them all

to be

successful!

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P remiering this September on

PBS stations, Why Quilts Matter:

History, Art & Politics. Check it

out at www.whyquiltsmatter.org.

This nine-part documentary series

focuses on why quilts are bigger

than you think, seen through the lenses of history, art,

and politics. For the quilter, collector or even casual

observer, each episode takes the viewer behind the

scenes and into new territory, exploring the centrality

of the quilt in American culture and revealing the un-

suspected size, breadth and depth of the current quilt

phenomenon.

You will need to check your local PBS station to see if

they have scheduled it. If not, please request it.

~ Barbara Purks

It’s BAAAACK!!!

T he UFO Challenge is returning to Orange Grove Quilters Guild. You can pick up your forms (take 2

copies!) at the September meeting. The forms will be due at the October meeting, along with your $10 en-

rollment. All the money will be returned to participants in the form of prizes. Generally the rules will be the

same as last time, but there are a couple of things you need to know.

First, when you fill out the form, list the quilt you need for Christmas or the quilt that will take the most time

as #1. Second, we’ll be working on #1 first, and it will be due in January. Of course, you can turn it in early

if you need it for Christmas. So, dig out your UFOs, and we’ll get going!

~ Thayone Jones

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Mail & Newspaper

Collected.

Lawn & Plants

Watered

OGQG MEMBERSHIP HITS

301 !!!

O ur June meeting brought 165 members, 1 new

member and 8 guests. The guild now has 301 total

members!!!

We welcome our newest member, Judith Stamper (Costa

Mesa), and former inactive member, Linda Elms (Santa

Ana). ~ Joann Schaum

11891 Valley View

Cecilia Quilts

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Ceciliaquilts.com

Longarm quilting

Computerized & Freehand

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Call Taffy Harper @ (714) 809-4107

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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER BLOCK OF THE MONTH

N ext month we will make scrappy half-square triangle blocks. Use a variety of light,

medium and dark fabrics to add sparkle to your squares.

1. Cut 8 different color fabrics into 5-inch squares. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of

4 of the squares (Diagram 1).

2. Place the right sides of the marked squares onto the right sides of the unmarked squares

(Diagram 2).

3. Sew 1/4-inch away from the drawn line on both sides. Cut on the drawn line to make 2

half-square triangles. Press seams open and trim blocks to 4 1/2 inches (Diagram 3).

4. Lay out 4 different half-square triangle units in 2 rows of 2 units each. Sew the units to-

gether in each row. Join rows to make an 8 1/2-inch block using the 8 different fabrics.

You should have two 8 1/2-inch blocks.

5. Make 2 to 20 blocks . Bring your completed, unquilted blocks to the August meeting. Put

your name in the container for each block you bring.

If you have questions, please call Donna Hovartos at 818-572-3958.

The Orange Grove Quilters Guild is a tax exempt group organized to promote coopera-

tion and exchange of ideas, among those interested or engaged in quilting and fiber

arts; to encourage and maintain high standards of design and techniques of creative

quilting and fiber arts; to inspire personal achievements.

Membership is currently open.

Annual Dues are $25.00 per year beginning in February and ending in December.

Guest donation is $3.00 per meeting.

Meetings. Doors open at 9:00a.m. The regular meeting is 9:30a.m. the 2nd Wednesday

of the month. December’s meeting is the 1st Wednesday. The meetings are at Garden

Grove United Methodist Church in Acker Hall, located at 12741 Main Street, Garden

Grove, Ca.

President Bonnie Lippincott

1st Vice Pres Susan Johnson

2nd Vice Pres Karen Powel

Secretary Nancy Post

Treasurer Pat Kritlow

Standing Committees:

Past President Ellen Roman

Parliamentarian Linda Gray

Historian Judy Hill

Librarian Sherry Lincoln

Membership Joanne Schaum, Penny Soldin

Newsletter Pam Himes

Philanthropy Carol Howerton, Carol Munn

SCCQG Rep Carol Logue

Ways & Means Anna Carlson, Kim Green

Workshops Marie Blash, Justine Gentile

September

2011

P.O. Box 453

Garden Grove, CA 92842-0453