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The Friendship Note—A Newsletter of Friendship Knot Quilters’ Guild, Sarasota, Florida

The Friendship Note Newsletter of the Friendship Knot Quilters’ Guild, Inc. Sarasota, Florida

June 2016 www.friendshipknotquiltersguild.com

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

June is the gateway to summer and all

that entails: vacations, company, summer retreat

and quilting our summer projects. It also marks

the midpoint of our guild year. That made me

think that this was a good time to remind

everyone that we are so fortunate to be part of

such an active guild. We bring really amazing

national teachers right here to our meetings. We

host two retreats annually where we can spend 4

days at a time having fun and quilting, quilting,

quilting with friends. We hold our biannual quilt

show that showcases the excellent work of our

members for the community at large to enjoy.

We have a wonderful website and a very

professionally presented newsletter. We

participate in a number of various charity

projects. The guild uses the talents of many,

many members to make all this happen. I am

very grateful to each and every volunteer for

their creativity and the contribution of time and

effort they make to keep us strong and vibrant as

a group.

In October we will be presenting the slate

of officers who will provide the guild leadership

for the next two years starting in January. This

year we will be electing a president and secretary

per our amended bylaws. Now is the time to

consider taking over one of these roles. There is

a great team in place to assist you in this

commitment. The guild needs you to keep us

moving forward. Plus, it is fun!!

Karen

Monthly Membership Meetings

June 20 - A Slice of Fort Myers

Trunk Show

July 18 - Project Iron Quilter

August 15 - Trunk show by Sandi Snow

Sept 19 - Education Night -

Announcement of 2017 classes

and registration

May Membership Report Carrie Burden

There were 128 quilt enthusiasts attending

the May meeting, including 9 guests. We welcomed

new members Joanne Bouda, Marcia DeGennaro,

Sabra Liedtke and Heather Sampson. They bring our

membership total to 323 members.

Name tags are a great way to get to kow

guild members and put a face with a name. We have

always kept the cost for name tags as low as possible.

However, added cost to the guild has made it neces-

sary to increase the price per tag to $12.

Mail membership forms to: Carrie Burden

2100 Java Plum Ave.

Sarasota, FL 34232

FKQG “Witch Way to Sew”

Summer Retreat

The summer retreat is full. If you have

paid your deposit, the balance is due by June 20th.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Dotson

or Linda Kirby.

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MEETING/MEMBER NEWS

Education Notes Jann Warfield

The winter/spring classes are over. I hope

you enjoyed and learned from the amazing

teachers we had the privilege to host. Ellen

Simon has scheduled some amazing opportuni-

ties for us this summer. Be there, or be square!

Pam Zeck has come up with a wonderful quilt

show challenge. Here’s something we can all

wrap our imaginations around. I hope everyone

will consider the possibilities of “Surprising

Sarasota”. What about Sarasota would you like

to feature in a quilt? Will it be one of the many

amazing buildings that touches your fancy? Will

it be the landscape of Myakka Park or the water-

scapes of the Bay or Gulf? Will you capture the

hustle of Main Street or the Farmers’ Market or

the joy of the local children at the Island Park

playground? Maybe the crack of the bat at

Spring Training or the intensity of the BMX rid-

ers at their new track on 17th Street. Perhaps the

flowers and leaves at Selby Gardens or the flow-

ering trees in your neighborhood. The sunrise

over the Celery Fields or the sunset at Siesta

Beach. Will you make it appear realistic, impres-

sionistic or graphic? So many decisions to

stretch our creative muscle. Just the decisions are

an education! I hope you ALL will go at least

that far in participating. However, the fun will be

in taking those decisions and committing them to

fabric. Whether we make quilts that define a pic-

ture or capture a feeling with color and shapes in

graphic blocks, we CAN ALL participate. Please

consider using this theme to learn something

about yourself and your craft/art. This is a won-

derful educational gift. So many decisions. What

will you choose? What will I choose.....hmm.....

MEETING/MEMBER NEWS

Program Notes Ellen Simon

Our program for Monday June 20 is not to

be missed. Rose Young, chair of the exhibit

committee of Art Quilters Unlimited, will present

Cityscapes - A Slice of Fort Myers. This exhi-

bition of twenty five long rectangular quilts has

been presented in seven different venues during

the last year. The exhibit “ strives to show how

Fiber Art textiles can convey feelings, scenes and

memories of our tropical home.” Rose will show

us many of the quilts and talk about how the ex-

hibit came to be. To round out the evening, our

own member, photography instructor Leslie

Lacktman, will talk about how to take good pho-

tographs to use as source material for fabric land-

scapes. And this is important information be-

cause Pam Zeck will tell you about our own guild

challenge, Surprising Sarasota. So join us in

June for an exciting evening.

At the May meeting I announced the July

program, Project Iron Quilter and handed out in-

formation fliers and registration forms. If you

missed the meeting, the forms are included in this

month's newsletter. I made some additions to

clarify some of the information. The Education

committee is really psyched about this program.

We want everyone to just have fun. To see how

much fun this could be, please check out a short

video on You Tube presented by Missouri Star

Quilt Co. Although their version of Iron Quilter

is not the same as our program, the spirit is what

we want to emulate. Google You Tube and then

enter Iron Quilter II – The Heat is On! It's lots

of fun.

Please remember to donate some fabric

for Project Iron Quilter at the June meeting.

Minimum size is a quarter yard, maxi-

mum one yard. Choose fabric you would want to

use – you might be the one grabbing it at the

Stash Dash table!


Library Letters

Ellen Simon

This month I will be adding eight new

titles, all of which were donated to the library.

First is a quilt history, West Virginia

Quilts and Quiltmakers. Many states conducted

quilt registration projects following the Bicenten-

nial. This group uncovered (pun intended) a

quilt from 1795. The stories are as interesting as

the quilts themselves, including one that looks

like it was made today in the modern style.

In the patchwork category, we have

WedgeWorks and WedgeWorks II by Cheryl

Phillips. You don't even have to go out to buy a

special ruler to make these projects—the ruler/

template is included in the book. These quilt

projects will remind you of Mariner Compass

blocks. To add to the Landscape category we

have Mosaic Picture Quilts by Pat Durbin. What

a timely donation as just last month I added an-

other book by Pat. These two compliment each

other. Another new landscape book is Land-

scape Quilts by Nancy Zieman and Natalie

Sewell. Totally opposite of Pat's technique of

piecing, these quilts are made with fusible ap-

plique. In the applique category we have

Replique Quilts by Chris Lynn Kirsch. Chris

taught at the guild about five years ago. This

book shows a very simplified method of working

from photographs.

Sawtooth – New Quilts from an Old Fa-

vorite, is another in the series of contests from

American Quilters Society. The quilts are amaz-

ing, many of them made by repeat winners of the

big quilt shows.

And last, Quilts Made Modern by Weeks

and Kerr. Only ten quilt projects but the book

has lots of useful information about design and

fabric choices.

MEETING & MEMBER NEWS

FKQG Embroidery Club Mary Nissen

The Embroidery Club is in the process of

making a quilt to donate to KiDZQuilts from the

group.

In Lieu of blocks for a block auction as

that is very hard to coordinate with everyone us-

ing different supplies, the embroidery club will

sponsor an Embroidery Basket for the Basket

Auction at the Quilt Show.

The Club is also thinking of sponsoring a

Birthday Basket. We have some main contribut-

ers among us, but would like more additions if

anyone is interested in joining this project for the

Quilt Show next year.

The FKQG Embroidery Club meets at

5pm before the Guild meetings. We have a very

informative meeting as many ladies share valu-

able information re machine embroidery . Those

who are interested in attending come and bring a

drink and sandwich.

Always bring show and tell to share with

the group. We like both good and bad examples

so that we can learn.

For any questions please email me at :

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected]


Project Iron Quilter

Monday July 18, 2016

A cross between Project Runway and Iron Chef

Please accept the challenge to be a team member and complete a quilt top in an eve-

ning.

Quilt tops will be a minimum of 100” perimeter. Teams will consist of four members

with a team leader. You will not know who is on your team until the challenge night.

All participants must pre-register.

Non participants are needed to cheer, encourage and vote for the winning team!

Here is the evening's schedule:

5:45 Participants arrive

6:00 Theme and teams are announced and instructions given, team planning begins

6:15 Stash Dash and begin work on quilt

7:15 – 7:45 Break for short business meeting and ice cream

8:45 Presentation of finished quilt tops and voting

9:00 Winners presentation and meeting adjourned

All members can donate fabric and/or embellishments to be placed on the Stash Dash

table to be used in the tops.

Minimum size ¼ yard Maximum size 1 yard

Keep in mind – this is NOT an Ugly Fabric Challenge. Please bring usable pieces to

donate, thinking of what YOU would like to use if you were competing. 1/3 yard

pieces are very user friendly. Unused fabrics will be donated to Kidz Quilts or the dog

bed project.

Donations will be collected at the June meeting.

Questions? Contact Ellen at 723- 8727

or [email protected]


Registration Form

Name

Phone

E mail

Are you willing to be a team leader?

Leaders will pick a name for their team and provide a wearable item for each team

member that will identify their team (keep it simple). Examples: colorful visors from

Michaels, bandanas, hair bows, aprons (you can ask for them back after the chal-

lenge).

What supplies are you willing to bring to the challenge?

Sewing machine Ironing Surface Fusible product

Rotary mat Iron Basic sewing kit

Rotary cutter Design wall

Each team will be allowed two sewing machines.

A member of the Education Committee will contact you to tell you which items you

will need to bring.

Please suggest a theme for the challenge:

Your team assignment and the challenge theme will be announced at 6:00 pm July 18.

You may bring up to one yard of fabric (or 4 fat quarters, or 3 third yards) for your

team to use in addition to what you pick at the stash table.

Forms must be received by Friday July 1.

Mail to : Ellen Simon

11410 56th St. Circle E

Parrish, FL 34219

Word to the wise: Make a copy of this form to keep for your reference.


KiDZQuilts

Jo Wieczynski, Coordinator

At our May 24 meeting, 17 quilters came to the Fruitville Library for an enjoyable afternoon of

sewing and visiting. Heather Graber, Manager of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), joined us

at this meeting. Heather was very informative and answered many questions about premature babies.

We were delighted that she could spend the afternoon with us and take 66 quilts to the NICU. We also

gave her crocheted baby sets as well as many baby hats.

This brings our 2016 total to 311 quilts.

Please join us on Wednesday, June 29th from noon to 4 PM for a pleasant afternoon making

KiDZQuilts at the Fruitville Library.

There are many jobs available sewing as well as cutting and pressing fabrics. If you are bringing dona-

tions, please stop at the fabric ex- change table to sign our gift sheet. We

have some lovely fabric you can choose for a baby quilt. Tax Deduction

forms are available.

For further information, please contact KiDZQuilts Coordinator, Jo

W i e c z y n s k i ([email protected]).

Threadhanging Class

Taught by Sandi Snow. The class is Monday, August 15 from 12 to 4

The cost is $40 and includes threads and stabilizer.

Class description: Create an image entirely with

thread. You will create the background and can add a focal

image of your own choosing.

This is a fun class and you will finish your project and

bring it to show and tell that night.

***Bring a picture or idea for your threadhanging.***


FOR A GOOD TIME CALL GAYLE HAGES

Be a Hostess for an upcoming workshop. You get to sit in on a class for free, and

have a lunch on us. It is a fun job. Call me: 941-504-3488.

CLASS FEES: Full-day $40, half day $30 Members rate (Non-Members full day $50 and half day

$40). Lunch included for full day classes at a cost of $12.00. Class fees are non-refundable. Work-

shops are held at Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, 4041 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION

Cannot take a class that you have already paid for?

Go to the website and check the attendance roster for the class you signed up for. If you can’t re-

member which class it was, keep checking attendance rosters until you find your name. At the bottom

of your class will be a list of names on the waiting list. Start with the first name and work your way

through the list to find a replacement. If the person’s phone number is not listed look on your roster

before emailing Barbara for their phone number. Work out an arrangement with the person to ex-

change payment for the class. The guild does not get involved in the financial transaction. After find-

ing a replacement, notify Barbara Jefferies [email protected] and Gayle Hages 941-504-

3488 letting them know your name and the person’s name who is taking your class. Also include the

name and date of the class. Finally, if you sign up for a lunch, remember there are no special menus

available. If you have special dietary needs, you must bring your own lunch.


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Chemo Charity Quilts Cass Bowen and Mary Nissen

I have not reported on our total contri-

butions for awhile but we had quite a donation

of finished quilts at the last meeting. Our total

to date is 33 quilts. At the May meeting, I re-

ceived 13 quilts from members. The River

Quilters Cottage Group turned in 12 quilts to-

taling 25 for the month! Woo-hoo, you gals

are the winners to date for donations to this

worthy cause. The guidelines for the quilts

should be posted on the website soon. Until

then, please check the February 2016 News-

letter on the website for the specifications.

Thanks, everyone, for the quilts. The Oncol-

ogy Unit at SMH is so grateful to receive

them for their patients.

Labyrinth Walk Instructor: Jerry Stube Monday, 10/17/16 9 am - 4 pm

$40 members

A tonal quilt that builds an intricate maze for the eye to follow.

Don’t be duped, it is only two blocks that you manipulate to make all the

undulating movement.

Big Easy Stitches Instructor: Joe Cunningham Saturday, 11/19/16, 9 am - 4 pm

$40 members

Hand quilting does not always have to be fussy and tiny. Just as there

is a place for tiny stitches on your quilts, there is sometimes a place

for big stitches. In this class I will cover the tools and techniques

you need to quilt these easy, handy stitches on the quilts that

call for it. www.joethequilter.com

Creative Design Workshop Instructor: Joe Cunningham Monday, 11/21/16 9 am - 4 pm

$40 members

In this workshop Joe will demonstrate and teach how to develop a small idea

into an abstract quilt. Along the way he will teach the techniques he uses for

freehand piecing, working with bias tape, and creating memorable composi

tions. Under his instructions, students will develop their own designs and get

them to a point where their project can be completed.

Ribbons Anyone! Katie Matheny

Have you noticed the red and blue ribbons

that some people are wearing with their name-

tags? FKQG leadership (the voting board mem-

bers) are wearing the blue ribbons. Committee

Chairpersons and Coordinators are wearing the

red ribbons. There are so many ways to partici-

pate in FKQG and these are the people that can

help you to find your volunteer path. Whether it’s

serving on a committee, getting to know one of

our national teachers, hosting a class, helping on

a quilt show committee or…..The list is endless!

Your benefit is making friends and having fun!!!!

Let us know how we can help you get going.

http://www.joethequilter.com


Quilts in Paradise 2017 Pat Sefton and Elva Farrell

We are moving closer to Quilts in Paradise 2017! Kudos this month to

Katie Metheney who has contracts with 13 vendors who have reserved space at our show.

Cathy Lane who has completed all of the blue ribbons that will be awarded at the show.

Karla Lynch who reports 19 gift baskets have been committed to date.

Susan Ott who has completed the quilt top for the opportunity quilt and it has been delivered to the

quilter.

Watch this space for monthly kudos and updates as the quilt show approaches.

There are many ways you can be involved and help make the 2017 quilt show successful. Quilt show

chairs are asking your help in these areas:

BLOCK AUCTION—Tena Davis and Hidden Stitches Calling all cottage groups, friends and individuals… One of the large money making efforts for our

quilt show is the Block Auction. Sets of blocks, enough to make a quilt top, are donated by mem-

bers for the auction. They are displayed at the show and the winning bidder takes home an almost

finished quilt. We are happy to receive many sets. You might want to try out that cute pattern you

saw on a YouTube tutorial (like Missouri Star Quilt Co.) Or, you may have blocks from an unfin-

ished project or antique blocks in good condition. Many of us have projects we are no longer inter-

ested in completing. (I asked my Mom to see if she had blocks she was never going to finish into a quilt). Some cottage

groups like to challenge others to see which group’s amazing blocks can bring in the highest bid! Please include a picture

and pattern of suggested ways to complete the quilt. Extra fabric may be given with the blocks to enable making additional

blocks or borders. Let’s all start sewing or gathering blocks so that we can make this a successful part of the quilt show

again next year. Someone will be delighted to buy your blocks and turn them into beautiful quilt with most of the work

already completed.

VENDORS—Katie Metheney Vendors needed! If you know of any shops, stores, artists, local or beyond that might be interested in vending at our quilt

show, please email [email protected] with contact information. Remember, a lot of quilt show vendors like to

come to FL for a break from the cold north!!

MAGAZINES and BOOK SALES—Bev Wilberg It’s not too early to put aside magazines and books that you would like to donate to the sales table. This is a painless way to

raise money for our programs. Magazines should be tied together in bunches of five. Because of the difficulty of storage,

please save your donations an bring them to Robarts on set-up day. We will also accept patterns this year. They may be

used, but should be complete. Help add to the financial success of the show.

JUDGING—Linda Blasen Spring cleaning? Recycle your old gently worn flat sheets with FKQG - any size, any color, any pattern! The sheets are for

use during the pre-show judging process. Bring to a guild meeting and give to Linda Blasen or any member of the Fantasy

Quilters.

GIFT BASKET BOUTIQUE—Karla Lynch

We're moving along with commitments for gift baskets. We're up to 19 and we thought you'd like to know what they are: a

Serger & Thread, Indigo Art Fabric, Art Fabrics, a Bear & Wagon with Quilt, Laundry, Bear, Knitting, Felting, Long Arm

Quilting, Martini, Birthday, Breakfast, Pink Ribbon, Embroidery, Wine, Dots & Stripes, Stationery, Batting & Summer

Fun. That seems like a lot, but remember at the last show we had 39 Baskets. So put on your thinking caps!! If you need

help with an idea contact Karla at [email protected] or Mary at [email protected].



Door Prizes—Sue Balazs I am collecting quilt related items to be offered as door prizes to show attendees. I am seeking new (or almost new) sewing

or quilting items. This might include notions, fat quarters, fabrics, books, etc. I will have a labeled box on the quilt show

table at each meeting for donated items.

Challenge Quilt—Pam Zeck SURPRISING SARASOTA Challenge for all members. What do you feel is the most surprising thing about Sarasota? What

do you love about Sarasota? Rules: 1. The theme for the Challenge Quilt is "Surprising Sarasota". 2. Your quilt must be no

larger or smaller than 24 inches on each side. 3. All quilts must have a gusseted hanging sleeve and be labeled with your

name and phone number. 4. There is no challenge fabric - just the theme. Quilts will be judged by members, so put on your

thinking caps and get busy. Challenge quilts will also be hung at the FKQG show March 3-4, 2017 on a space available ba-

sis. If you want your quilt to be judged at the show, the entry fee must be paid to the Guild as with any judged quilts. Sara-

sota Magazine has agreed to feature the quilts in their March 2017 issue. If you want your quilt included it will need to be

submitted by early January. Watch future newsletters for more information.

DO NOT TOUCH THE QUILTS—Delores Simpson & Rosalie Clarke A Fun and Easy Challenge! Please help make our Friendship Knot Quilters’ Guild show even more fun for our attendees by

making a mini quilt that will remind everyone not to touch the quilts. Guidelines 1. The

theme of each mini-quilt should be to remind attendees to please not touch the quilts. 2. Quilt

size—approximate maximum size-8 1/2 x 11 inches (like a standard sheet of paper). That

way they are not so small they could get lots but will not be so big they hog the limelight

from our quilts on display. 3. This is a chance to be clever, cute or funny in a non-rude way!

All fabrics are allowed, but piece must be a “quilt”, to include top, batting, backing and

quilted in some way. Use any technique you like. 4. Ideas for inspirations: A. Classic mov-

ies: Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, Star Wars, etc. B. Super Hero figures: Wonder Woman,

Superman, Batman, etc. C. Cartoon characters: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Scooby-doo,

etc. D. Fairy tales/fables: Cinderella, 3 Little Pigs, Little Bo Peep, Old Mother Hubbard, etc. E. (these are just a few ideas—

use your imagination! Have FUN!). 5. Quilts may be turned in to Rosalie Clarke or Delores Simpson at any guild meeting

up to and including the November Guild meeting. Members will have the opportunity to vote on which sign they like best at

the December holiday dinner meeting, where the quilts will be displayed. Mini-ribbons and prizes will be awarded for 1st,

2nd and 3rd places by number of votes cast by attendees at the December meeting. 6. Quilts will be posted at the FKQG

quilt show among the show quilts. 7. The “Do Not Touch” quilts become the property of FKQG and will be saved for use at

future shows. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact either Rosalie Clarke or Delores Simp-

son.

SMALL QUILT AUCTION—Cass Bowen and Marlene Kurtz We are happy to accept your work of art or any small quilt you might be willing to part with for the cause. The guidelines

for the small quilts are now posted on the Quilt Show Page on the FKQG website. Please bring us quilts!

Chemo Charity Quilts Cheryl Szynkowski

Just a reminder. When sending your

chemo charity quilts for long arming, the backing

needs to be 4 inches larger all the way around the

outside of the quilt and sewn. If possible, could

you please have your backing sewn together as

well. I have a difficult time finding enough time

to piece the backing. If you do not have batting,

please send $10 and I will put it in for you.

This is a wonderful cause and I am happy

to help. Thank you and keep them coming.



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Catherine Ann Wannamaker

August 26, 1926 to May 20, 2016

Catherine passed away quietly at home on May 20, 2016, surrounded by her daughters Patty and

Jackie along with our wonderful Misty.

Catherine is survived by her daughters, Patricia Chiszar, Jackie Follmer and Barbara Glasnap;

her two grandsons, Richard Follmer (Heather) of Grovetown, Georgia, and Donald Follmer (Tiffany) of

Ashland, Oregon ; four great grandchildren, Travis, Samantha, Dalton and Eden; a niece Diane West

and nephew Lance Almon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sigrid and Gover Almon, brother

John Almon and sister Lucille Almon.

Catherine lived a wonderful and adventurous life. She started her adult life as a military wife

and all of the wondering surprises that brings. In the mid 60’s she built and ran an exercise and massage

therapy salon. One of her daughter’s classmates said, “She was ahead of her time.”

After moving to Florida she went to work for the Internal Revenue Service for a time. She then

went back to school and earned her associates degree in accounting. From there she became a financial

consultation and tax specialist. Catherine wrote two books, Divorce a Practical Guide and Suddenly

Alone.

Her interests were as varied as she was. She was a Silver Life Master with American Contract

Bridge Association, and a longtime member of the Sarasota Women’s Club. She was also a member of

the American Booksellers Association. Catherine was a wonderful quilter. She belonged to the Sarasota

Quilters Guild as well as two local quilt cottage groups.

Catherine lived her motto, when you’re knocked down you just have to pick yourself up and do

what makes you happy. She traveled throughout the United States and Europe and reveled in each new

experience. Catherine was a wonderful quilter and loved the colors she could bring together to produce

some amazing quilts.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sarasota Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Road, Sarasota,

Florida, 34238. The care they gave Catherine was wonderful and caring. The aides, nurses and volun-

teers are truly an amazing group of people.


Quilt Fabric

Bits & Pieces 932-5869 1303 13th Ave. W., Bradenton

Open Friday & Saturday 11 am to 4 pm

Chat and Chew 5:00 p.m.

Der Dutchman Restaurant

Bahia Vista Street

Monthly Guild Meeting Night

Another year of quilting and another year

of Chat and Chew. These dinners are so much fun

and we get to know other members and find out

what’s going on in everybody’s life that it would

be a shame not to continue. Nobody volunteered

to take over making reservations but I hate to see

this staple in our FKQG life dwindle, so I re-

volunteered.

I will still send out reminders to new

members, but the rest of our quilters should know

that before every meeting we will gather at Der

Dutchman, 5:00pm to order off the menu or take

the buffet – Dutch treat, of course. Make your

reservations with me, at the latest, the day before

our meeting and we’ll see you there.

I’ve moved – different phone number –

703-283-2942 but the same email:

[email protected]

Contact Lynn Purple

before the guild meeting

if you are planning to come

for dinner.

Email: [email protected]


Pet Bed Workshop

Jane Sanks

In May we made 57 beds for shelter

animals. This brings our total to 374 for 2016.

The workshop date for next

month is June 10. Dates for the remainder of

the year will be set soon.

We meet on Fridays from 1 to 3 PM at

the American Red Cross facility on the north

end of Cantu Court.

If you are unfamiliar with the area, you may

call me and I will help you with directions.

Home (941) 923-4240; Cell (941-726-2849)

[email protected].




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Friendship Knot Quilters’ Guild, Inc.

2015 Officers & Committee Chairs

President, Karen Clark*

941-751-1122 - [email protected]

1st Vice President, Education Chair, Jann War-

field 941-224-3205—[email protected]

2nd V.P., Program Director, Ellen Simon*


Treasurer, Joy Abbott*


Past President, Cass Bowen*


Secretary, Delores Simpson 941-924-7292—

[email protected] & Marcia Slocum*


Class Registrar, Barbara Jefferies


Cottage Group Coordinators, Terri Reiman


Susan Brown


Friendship, Bev Wiberg


Habitat for Humanity, Anne McCunney


Photographer, Darlene Schwartz 916-

83304924—[email protected]

Librarian, Ellen Simon


Membership, Carrie Burden 941-379-6133 -

jo [email protected]

New Members - Katie Metheny

[email protected]

Newsletter Editor, Jane Sanks


Parliamentarian - Tena Davis


Public Relations Coordinator, Pam Morris


Website Assistant, Linda Pearce


Workshop Coordinator, Gayle Hages


2017 Quilt Show Co-Chairs:

Elva Farrell - [email protected]

941-355-1856

Pat Sefton - [email protected]

941-358-1771

denotes voting board member updated 12/9/2015

All Guild Meetings are held at

Bahia Vista Mennonite Church

4041 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota

Doors open at 6:15 p.m.




The Friendship Note 6308 Turners Gap

Bradenton, FL 34203

www.friendshipknotquiltersguild.com

All newsletter information due by June 24, 2016

Email submissions by this date to the Editor, Jane Sanks at

[email protected]

FRIENDSHIP

If you know of a member who is ill, has suf-

fered the loss of a loved one or otherwise should

be remembered by our Guild, please let me know

so I can send a card from the Guild.

[email protected]

PLEASE DO NOT

WEAR PERFUMED

SUBSTANCES SUCH

AS COLOGNE,

HAIR SPRAY, ETC.

TO

GUILD MEETINGS

OR WORKSHOPS


Documents

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