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President’s Message
Welcome to Fall! That time of year where we clean up our yard and get ready to make a bigger mess in our quilt rooms! The Service Committee wants to help fill your quilt room with a project and is looking for help in finishing twin size quilts. There are about 150 tops ready to be quilted. They will layer and pin it for you. Can you commit to quilting at least one? Would a demo on how to set up your machine to quilt this size quilt help you? Beginning machine quilters welcome. Let Lynn Grube or Lisa know. We are still looking for people to chair the Quilts in the Garden event tentatively scheduled for 2021. Spring is the time to select the gardens and encourage garden hosts. There have been a few people willing to work on parts of the QNG and members always are ready to help the day of the event. The support is there for you to coordinate and run with it. We need commitment by March 2020 or this event will not happen. The alternative is to find another fundraiser to help fund the Guild’s activities. We are currently digging into our savings to fund about a third of our expenses and this can only go on for another year or two. One way or the other, we will need volunteers to help raise funds or dues will have to increase. It is election time and ballots will be handed out at the next meeting. Please remember to thank Sandy Millet for being Secretary for these past two years. This guild would not run without the dedicated volunteers we have. November is our last meeting of the year. Have a safe, loving and peaceful Holiday Season. Lisa
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Mary’s River Quilt Guild Our Mission
To contribute to the knowledge of quilting and the textile arts.
To promote the appreciation of fine quilts and quilt making.
To contribute to the growth and
knowledge of the art and the
industry through educational
meetings and fellowship
Officers
President – Lisa Ullmer
Vice-President – Theresa Valentine
Secretary – Sandy Millet
Treasurer – Marcia Gilson
Meeting Location
Begins at 7:00 pm, 2nd floor in
Moorland Auditorium at the Benton
County Historical Museum, 1101
Main St. Philomath
Web site
www.marysriverquiltguild.org/
guild blog - http://marysriverquiltguild.blogspot.
com
Mary’s River Quilt Guild Newsletter
November-December 2019
Mary’s River Quilt Guild Newsletter November-December 2019
Membership Renewal
It is time to renew your membership in Marys River Quilt Guild for 2020. We ask all members, even if you
have reached our ‘distinguished’ member group to fill out an application annually so we can make sure we have
the most current information for you. Just a reminder – our membership dues are a large part of our budget and
you are always welcome to round up your check or cash and make a donation to the guild. Since we are a
nonprofit, your donation is tax deductible. I will gladly collect your dues starting at the November
meeting. The membership form can be found on our website and I will have some at the meeting.
Marcia Gilson, Treasurer
It’s time to start thinking about Round Robin for 2020!
The deadline for participation is rapidly approaching. You may sign up via clipboard at the
November guild meeting or by calling Cindy Graff at home (541-758-7040) before December
31st. After a kick-off social in January, meetings happen once every two months from February
to August. If you would like more information about joining the group, please ask! There is also
an FAQ handout available with the clipboard. We would love to have you join!
Cindy Graff, Round Robin Chair
MRQG Service Committee is excited about this year’s silent auction with many unused and
slightly used fantastic quilt related items that could be yours!! Who needs Black Friday when we
have Blue Thursday at the next guild meeting on Thursday, November 21. Come early, since
there is sooooo much stuff to bid on and purchase! And you won’t go broke saving money.
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Mary’s River Quilt Guild Newsletter November-December 2019
Hello from the MRQG Hospitality Committee
Our responsibility is to greet everyone at the door, especially guests, and we'll be more diligent in
the future in getting guests' email addresses so we can stay in contact and perhaps increase the
Guild membership.
In addition, we will continue to host a New Members Reception in May, where everyone who has
joined the Guild since the previous reception will be introduced to Board Members and
Committee Chairs. If anyone has suggestions to help improve that event, please feel free to share
them with us.
Perhaps the biggest change we'll all see in the coming year will be, of course, in how we all do
our shopping at quilt shops. Up until now, most of the gift cards our committee has given out as
door prizes at each meeting have been from local, Corvallis/Philomath quilt shops.
In 2020 that will no longer be an option. Our Guild most definitely wants to continue to support
independent quilt shops in our area, so we'll be giving out gift cards from a variety of shops. How
far will our membership want to travel to shop? Are there any shops in this area of the state that
you are particularly interested in visiting, a shop that you would be more likely to visit if you had a
gift card to that shop? Please let us know.
We hope you have enjoyed the efforts of our committee this year as much as we have, and welcome
any suggestions from all of you.
Barbara Gordon and Izzie Elliott, Hospitality Co-Chairs
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Mary’s River Quilt Guild Newsletter November-December 2019
So, you say, what is this group? Some sort of secret clan that gives presents? No, not at all. Secret Sisters is a subgroup of MRQG and our foremost objective is to create quilting friendships. There are all kinds of activities to promote this objective, that includes games, appreciation of each others quilting skills, and each others talents and accomplishments - just getting to know about one another, our families and other interests that have nothing to do with quilting! We acknowledge birthdays, encourage finishing of UFO’s (a project begun over 2 years ago), appreciate current quilting projects, and share stories and enjoy a bite to eat. Secret Sisters share concerns and condolences when sickness and sadness occurs in our families. Our meetings are usually held in a member’s home. Last year our gatherings included an evening of Bunco, a dime auction of unwanted and unfinished projects, a white elephant exchange, a day of sewing, a picnic at Avery Park, dinner out before Guild, and a Fall/Halloween party and a Christmas gathering! So, you wonder, why are we called “Secret” Sisters? Well, each January members are given the name and info about one of the other members ... but “sshhhhh - whose name you were given is a secret! Your job is to send them greetings on holidays, acknowledge their birthday, perhaps bringing a surprise gift for them to our meeting, sort of just make their day a bit special. And, all the time, not letting them know who you are! Then at our December party, we reveal (guess) who that Secret Sister was! Sound like fun? Then come join us! You will find the application form on the website under the section titled “Secret Sisters”. Fill it out and send to Jan Andrews, 2800 NW 29th street, #8, Corvallis by January 10. The first meeting for 2020 will be the 3rd Thursday evening of January 16 at 7pm at Jan’s house.
Forms will also be available at the November meeting.
Jan Andrews, Secret Sisters Chair
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Mary’s River Quilt Guild Newsletter November-December 2019
Please send any suggestions for new books (titles, authors, genres) to Karen Gottschlich at [email protected]. I welcome suggestions! New this year The Quilt Engagement Calendar Treasury, by Nelson, Cyril I. and Carter Houck: Historical eye candy; shows and describes nearly two hundred pieced and appliqued quilts and includes detailed instructions for producing twenty-one of the designs; beautiful photography Houses of Cloth, by Etzel, Wendy: Techniques and tips on designing and making buildings with fabric on your quilts Piecing Workshop, by McDowell, Ruth: Step-by-step visual guide teaches 5 of Ruth's unique piecing techniques Adventures in Paper Piecing & Design, by Sharp, Sarah Elizabeth: Design and sew graphic paper-pieced patterns. Learn about every stage of the process with piecing basics, a guide to pattern design, and choose-your-own-adventure design prompts to create your own FPP patterns. 30+ paper-pieced quilt blocks plus 7 design exercises Organic Applique, by Doughty, Kathy: Eight projects with full-size patterns. Build your skill set with simple, step-by-step instructions for Broderie Perse, Boro-style appliqué, paper piecing, and hand quilting. The Quilter's Negative Space Handbook, by Schaefer, Sylvia: Modern quilt design with a scientific approach to design principles. Applying concept of negative space in 8 key ways, starting with traditional blocks, transform them into modern masterpieces, step -by -step. Each chapter teaches skills, such as removing elements or disintegration Classic to Contemporary String Quilts, by Hogan, Mary M.: String quilt techniques, followed by 16 quilt projects with clear instructions and diagrams for modern and traditional quilts Hand Appliqued Quilts: Beautiful Designs & Simple Techniques, by Phillips, Tonye Belinda: Folk art inspired, simple method for making stunning hand-appliquéd quilts. Applique techniques. 20 bright and cheerful projects Hand Quilted with Love, by Fielke, Sarah: Patchwork and projects, colorful Threads of Time, by Brandeburg, Barbara: Folksy applique and patchwork blocks and quilt patterns Spellbinding Quilts: Wizards, Witches, and Magical Characters, by Bakker, Maaike: Paper pieced blocks including fairy-tale creatures, knights and castles, cats and bats, and more with an inspiring photo gallery shows how to combine blocks for a range of quilts A Paper-pieced Garden: 27 Mix-and-match Blocks Plus Unique Quilts, by Bakker, Maaike and Francoise Maarse: Paper pieced Blocks featuring flowers, leaves, and s creatures of the garden such as squirrels and robins; includes 7 quilt patterns also Feathered Friends: 18 Paper-pieced Blocks for Bird Lovers, by Nielsen, Jette Norregaard: Paper pieced blocks of birds
For all our new members and those not familiar with the Guild library, all off our books are listed on our website by author and title and with key search words in excel http://www.marysriverquiltguild.org . There is also a book cart at the meeting with all of the most current books and many more. Members can check out books for a two month period. During the year we typically add around 18 new books with a mix of techniques to suit everyone. New books are usually new releases so we keep current with up to date techniques and ideas. If you have any book or DVD suggestions please call or email Karen Gottschlich [email protected] or 541-829-9266. Please be sure to include your name on any request, so that I can get the new item to you first. 5
Mary’s River Quilt Guild Newsletter November-December 2019
Challenge Quilt
October 2020
Ready, Set, QUILT!
The 2020 Quilt Challenge is underway. This year's theme--inspired by the BBC's Great British
Baking Show is: The Great Mary's River Quilt Guild Quilting Bake Off!
Challenge packets, each including a food-related fat quarter for your Technical Challenge or
Showstopper, will be available at the November meeting for $5.00.
Make a quilt (or a quilt-product) with the fabric, and get ready to present your yummiest creation ever.
Wendi Engelking
Best Representation of Theme: Cathy Griffin
Best Original: Izzie Elliott
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Mary’s River Quilt Guild Newsletter November-December 2019
Best use of Panel: Beth Rietfeld Viewers Choice and Best Story: Donna Westwood
Best start to Finish by Maker: Theresa Valentine, Grand Prize: Debbie Garvin
Misc. entrants:
Cindy Graff
Tina Withrow-Robinson
Judy Juntunen
Flo Calhoun
Mary’s River Quilt Guild Newsletter November-December 2019
Volunteer Opportunity: SMART Reading is looking for volunteers to spend one hour a week reading one-on-one with kids at local schools in Benton County (including Clemens Primary, Philomath Elementary, and Kings Valley Charter). SMART Reading pairs adult volunteers with PreK through third-graders for fun, child-guided reading sessions and new books to keep. Joining SMART Reading as a volunteer is a great way to get involved in our school community and help our students become strong, confident readers! Learn more at www.SMARTReading.org or call 541-600-8035.
Linn County Expo
3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany, OR 97322
Albany, OR
January 31-February 1
https://willamettevalleyquiltfestival.com
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Mary’s River Quilt Guild Newsletter November-December 2019
Mary’s River Quilt Guild Membership Form
Month__________Year ______________ □ Renewal □ New
Please print clearly. Mail to MRQG, PO Box 1317, Philomath, OR 97370 or
bring to any meeting.
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________
City/Zip____________________________________________________
Phone______________________________________________________
Email______________________________________________________
Membership runs from January 1 to December 31
Type of Membership (Check box below)
Youth up to age 17 - $10 Seniors aged 65-79 - $25
Adults aged 18-64 - $35 Distinguished members aged 80+ FREE
I give permission to have my picture included in any guild photos on the
website, blog or other publicity materials:
Signature________________________________________
I am interested in serving on the following committee (check one)
□ Programs □ Challenge Quilt □ Raffle Quilt □ Service Committee
Please accept my tax-deductible donation to the Mary’s River Quilt Guild. I
understand that this donation will be used as needed for events, programs,
scholarships and/or service quilts.
$_____________________________
Membership Dues
Dues for 2020 can be paid at the January guild meeting. Fill out this form and have your
check made out to MRQG and you will beat the rush.
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