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Lanark County Quilters Guild Newsletter
March 24, 2015 Volume 19, Issue 6
Bits & Pieces PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Carol Darou
As I look out the window at all the piles of snow, I can’t wait for spring. Canada
A.M. said the sap is finally flowing so I know there’s hope. I am looking foreward to
our in-house demo this month. Nice way to learn some new techniques.
The Quilts on the Tay Committee met again in February and everything is well
underway. Thanks to everyone involved. You are a great group of dedicated people; I
feel excited already about our show this year. The rack cards and posters are printed and I will probably bring them in next month for you all to see.
Thanks to Alexis for sharing her fusible webbing techniques at our impromptu workshop. We had quite a
few ladies show up. I hope you all learned something and continue to experiment with fusible web.
Carol
Visiting Artists
February’s guest speaker was Carla Alexiuk who began quilting 20 years ago. Since that time she has grown to love the art of quilting and is a talented teacher, pattern maker, long arm quilter and self-proclaimed “quiltoholic”. Most recently, Carla became a Deb Tucker Studio 180 Certified Instructor. Her quilt designs focus on traditional piecing excellence, and through her teaching she emphasizes fun, easy ways to create innovative quilt tops from traditional block patterns.
Carla entertained us with a lively sense of humour and a large number of beautiful quilts representing a variety
of quilting styles. Some of her quilts are shown here:
Executive/Committee Member Positions
The following people have agreed to take the Committee positions that were available: Heather Buchan (Block of the Month), and Loree Tannett (Outreach). For the Executive position of Secretary, Molly Hartin has agreed to let her name stand. Once again, our members are coming forward to fill the positions that become available. Thank you. I will introduce these people at our June meeting. ~ Jean Sherwin, Past President ~
Quilts on the Tay
Last month I introduced everyone on the QOTT Committee. In this column each month will be information about our show. I encourage you to check it out each month and if there are things you don’t understand, please ask questions. Each of our Committee members will be posting information that pertains to their particular area. For example, we have registration sheets for entering your quilts in the show. If you plan to have your show quilts for sale, you must fill out a different form for Carole Armstrong for the boutique. If you wish to donate items for our boutique or sell other items in the boutique, Carole Armstrong will have all the answers for you. Mary Cooke will be looking for volunteers to sign up. There will be information sheets on hanging sleeves and anything else we can think of to help you participate in our show. Putting together a quilt show is a lot of work, but everyone working together makes it a piece of cake. ~ Carol ~
Especially for Beginner Quilters
Every 2015 issue of Quiltmaker Magazine will feature a photo tutorial on a basic technique. The magazine is published bi-monthly. The Jan/Feb issue has step-by-step photos and instructions on making Dresden plates. There is also a video tutorial at quiltmaker.com/QMClassroom. Also featured this year is machine quilting. I have never bought this magazine before, but am very impressed with the content (as in I want to make every quilt featured), and will always put it on my “Must Buy” list from now on. ~ Carole Armstrong ~
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Executive Meeting Report — March 2015
Carol Darou thanked Lynne Green for hosting this meeting. President (Carol Darou) - gave an update on the progress of the QOTT Committee for the show. The 200th Anniversary Quilt may be completed by the end of the month. Vice President (Marilyn Robinson) - next Executive meeting is on April 14. Past President (Jean Sherwin) - Town of Perth provided a picture and write up on the Raffle Quilt to the newspaper before Christmas and they will follow up on getting it put in the paper. Jean advised all three available positions have been filled (see elsewhere in newsletter). Treasurer (Janice Spitz) - the Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and accepted. Block of the Month (Cathy Price) - this month is the Butterfly row and there is only one more row to finish off this project. Library (Marie Amyot) - showed the five books she has for the Library this month. Membership (Muriel Hopper) - we have three new members, making our total membership 169 to date. Newsletter (Lynne Green) - deadline for newsletter articles is March 12. Outreach (Anna Cornel) - this year’s Charity quilt is finished and representative from the Hospital Foundation will be at the monthly meeting to receive it.
Program (Alexis Mongeau) - gave an update on the five demonstration stations at this month’s meeting, as well as what is planned for the rest of the year in the way of trunk shows and workshops. Publicity (Arlene Pellett) - showed the poster advertising March Demo Day. She also advised that Lake 88 wants information three weeks ahead of time to prepare the announcement. Social (Barb Dodds) - has someone to help her in the kitchen starting September.
February 2014 Meeting Review
There were 83 members and 5 visitors attending our February meeting. Door prizes were donated by Shirley Sherlock, Marion Bierworth, Wilhelmine Hill, and Marie Amyot. The winners were Linda Norris, Paula Clark, Leona Blair, Dianne Gallagher, and Muriel Hopper. As usual, there was interesting work shown in the 12 Show and Tell items. Carol Darou introduced the QOTT committee members who were listed in the newsletter. Jean Sherwin congratulated Carol Darou on her appliquéd quilt which won the title “Reserve Champion” at the Provincial level of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. Jean thanked Heather Buchan for volunteering to take over Block of the Month for 2015/2016. She also advised that volunteers are still needed for the positions of Secretary, Outreach, and also Barb Dodds needs help with Social. So far eight people have signed up for the Spring Retreat being coordinated by Nancy Jossinet. Information included in the February newsletter. Cathy Price directed members’ attention to the Block of the Month blocks displayed on the back wall and advised that February’s row was “Houses”; and only two rows remain to be completed. Marie Amyot presented the new quilt books for the Library. Anna Cornel showed the completed Outreach quilt, with thanks being given to Carol Darou for quilting it. The quilt is now ready to go to the Perth and District Hospital Foundation for raffling.
Alexis Mongeau outlined the upcoming workshops for April.
The Common Threads
Next Meeting — Tuesday, April 28 @ 7:00 p.m.
Local fabric artist, Retta Rive, will be presenting her unique miniatures during her trunk show.
April Executive Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 14 @ 10:00 a.m. Hostess: Carol Darou 264-0883 Address: 2760 County Road 10, Perth Directions: About 8kms down the Franktown Road from Perth, the house is on the left.
LCQG’s 25th Anniversary Challenge
“Doorways to the Silver Anniversary of LCQG - 25 Years of Quilting Together”
Are you ready? It’s almost here……...May is Challenge month!!
Are you wearing your name tag?
Did you bring your… mug, library books, Show and Tell,
Block of the Month?
Show & Tell
L-R: Redwork Wall Hanging (Peggy
Beckett); Pentagon of African Life Wal Hanging (Alexis Mongeau); Fractured Lily Pond Wall Hanging (Bev Cooper)
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Program
Before the monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 28, Retta Rive will be teaching us how to make Naturescape miniatures from 12:30-3:00 pm at the
Lions Hall. Cost is $35.00 which includes your kit. Extra kits will be available for $15.00. Registration will start in March for Al Côté’s quilted rug workshop to be held on Wednesday, May 6. There is limited space left for Anna Cornel’s second class of High Tech Tucks which will be held the day of the May monthly meeting from 9:00-3:00
at the Lions Hall.
Library
Baby Times is from the design company Abbey Lane Quilts owned by authors Marcia Owen and Jania Liljenquist. This book has patterns for twenty-four baby items including quilts, soft toys and gifts.
Bold Batik Quilts by Heidi Pridemore has patterns for six original quilts with basic piecing and quilting instructions. More of Heidi's creative designs can be seen at
www.thewhimsicalworkshop.com
Dancing Dragonfly Quilts by Sue Beevers has instructions for twelve quilts designs using the basic dragonfly block and its many variations. The dragonfly block as seen in a museum quilt (circa 1860-1880) has four
components: the head block, two wing blocks and the tail block. Sue Beevers teaches quilting, and designs fabrics for RJR Fabrics. Visit her at www.suebeevers.com
Men and the Art of Quilting tells about thirty male quilters (including Ricky Tims) who were interviewed by the author Joe Cunningham. There are more than one hundred photos, and patterns for nine quilts ranging from traditional to contemporary. You can contact Joe at [email protected].
Thanks to Joanne Frodsham for assisting in the library, and for donating Fabric Fandango by Gail Simpson. This book
teaches you how to enhance your quilts with hand dyed fabrics. ~ Marie ~
Block of the Month
Welcome back! Now our house and garden quilt needs Butterflies. There are two different blocks, half square triangles, a bit of precision piecing, definitely fun to do. Only one more month to go after this and your quilt will be done. As always have fun! ~ Cathy ~
The Stash
Social Thanks to the following members for providing tonight’s treats:
Valerie Langille Ruth Rodford Sue Matte Angela Robinson Bridget O’Flaherty Pam Rowley Ruth Porter Barbara Sangster Lois Roberts Joan Séguin
I would like to say that Rosemarie Alarie has offered to help
me in the kitchen as of September. Thank you to the other people who offered to help. ~ Barb ~
Membership
Please update your Membership Directory with the following contact information
New and Renewal Members: Nesbitt, Cate Apt 2, 33 Drummond St. East, Perth ON KYH 1E8 613-267-2565 [email protected]
Peterka, Louise Apt 1, 14 Rogers Road, Perth ON K7H 1P1 613-200-2416 (**text only**) [email protected]
Wood, Janette 1380 Bathurst 7th Concession, Perth ON K7H 3C9 613-464-1172 [email protected]
Email Change: Gutierrez, Gail [email protected]
~ Muriel ~
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
Located in Almonte, the MVTM is an interesting place to see all kinds of exhibits, events and, of course, the annual Fibrefest. On March 26 is their AGM at 7:00 pm, and on March 28 they are holding a Beginning Rughooking - Primitive Style workshop. Unfortunately, there is not always room under Upcoming Events in our newsletter to list MVTM’s numerous events, so frequently check out their website at www.mtvm.ca. MVTM can also be found on Facebook.
More Show & Tell
Top L-R: Circle of Love Quilt (Linda Bradshaw);
All About Quilting Wall Hanging (Marion Bierworth); Canadian Vintage Tin Quilt (Ruth Oblinski); Bottom: Carol Darou’s Quilt which
recently won the title “Reserve Champion” at
the Annual Convention of OAAS.
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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**
Tuesday, April 28 12:30 - 3:30 Lions Hall
Miniature Naturescape Appliqué with Retta Rive
Wednesday, May 6 9:00 - 3:00 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Quilted Rugs with Al Côté
Tuesday, May 26 9:00 - 3:00 Lions Hall
High Tech Tucks (2nd class) with Anna Cornel
Shows
Fibre Fling 4 - Textile Art Show & Sale April 10 & 11
Kitchissippi United Church 630 Island Park Drive, Ottawa, ON
Ricky Tims is coming to Mount Forest April 11 His only Ontario stop on his 2015 Canadian Tour Call Creekbank Sewing Machine Shop for your tickets 519-323-2693
Quilts on the Seaway April 17 & 18 Cornwall Quilters Guild Trinity Anglican Church 105 Second Street West, Cornwall, ON
Quilting in the Village 2015 May 1 & 2 The Thames Valley Quilters Guild Wesley Knox United Church, 91 Askin St., London, ON
Feelings in Fabrics 2015 May 1 - 3 Kawartha Quiltmakers’ Guild
Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre 775 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, ON
OVQA Festival of Quilts May 8 - 10 RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON
Waterways Quilt Show & Sale May 22 - 24 Thousand Island Quilters’ Guild Brockville Memorial Civic Centre Magedoma Drive, Brockville, ON
Newsletter Deadline The deadline for April newsletter articles is April 16. A huge thank you to Linda Bates for the great job on February’s newsletter in my absence.
~ Lynne ~
Did you know?
This month’s “F” word ideas for completing your UFOs: Set a timer. Make yourself work on the old project for 20
minutes before you can spend time on a new object of interest. Eventually you should get past whatever was hanging you up on the UFO and you’ll want to get it done.
Make a deal with yourself and do a small project from beginning to end. It’s so inspiring to get something done that you’ll want to finish other projects.
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.
