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New Millennium Quilters’ Guild Newsletter – March 2017 Page 1
Guild Meeting Dates
March 21, 2017
April 18, 2017
May 16, 2017
June 20, 2017
Meetings are held at:
Knox Presbyterian Church
208 Cayley Street
Walkerton
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Meetings are held the third
Tuesday of each month from
September to June
Please bring the following to
the March Meeting:
Completed Outreach
Projects
Completed Anita
Arrowhead Blocks
5 inch squares of fabrics
with images
10" squares of blue & green
solid fabrics
Completed Slab Blocks
Name Tag
Loonie For Draw
Show & Share Items
DEADLINE FOR APRIL NEWSLETTER
IS APRIL 11th
President's Message:
I'm sitting enjoying my hot cup of coffee on this bleak cold March morning wondering where Spring went. We have some trees tapped, and yesterday instead of collecting the sap, our grandchildren and I went around taking the heap of snow off the lids of the pails. I know the weather will eventually turn and I'm trying hard not to be impatient but last month's weather was so tantalizing. Adrien, our 13 year old granddaughter and her brother Gavin from Newmarket are spending March break with us and despite the lack of good syrup making weather, we have been having great fun, building forts, watching movies and drinking lots of hot chocolate (with marshmallows, of course!) Adrien has picked out a pattern and fabric for a new quilt for her bed and we have begun to work on it together. The pattern is geometric and colourful and I am so impressed with the accuracy of the seams that both the kids can sew. Maybe all the video games they play serve some purpose?? We have an exciting month ahead for Guild members. The meeting on the 21st will be at a new location, St Paul's United Church in Walkerton. Our speaker will be Celeste Compion from Meerkat Trading. Celeste sells Shweshwe fabrics from South Africa and will talk to us about the fabric as well as having some for sell. The fabrics are beautiful and unique. Some of us will be taking the class at Knox Presbyterian Church the next day using the Hex N More Ruler. Lots of fun ahead! Hope you are all managing to stay warm. See you on March 21st. President Marion
SHOW & SHARE/SET-UP VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE MARCH MEETING 2017
1. Louise Mancell
2. Kathy Bailey
If you are unable to be at the meeting on your scheduled time, it is your
responsibility to find a replacement.
New Millennium Quilters’ Guild Newsletter – MARCH 2017
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20153, Hanover, ON N4N 3T1
Email Address: [email protected]
Website Address: https://newmillenniumquiltersguild.wordpress.com
MARCH 21, 2017 MEETING IS AT ST. PAUL'S UNITED
CHURCH, 303 JACKSON STREET, WALKERTON
New Millennium Quilters’ Guild Newsletter – March 2017 Page 2
PROGRAM 2016-2017
March 21st ****** NOTE LOCATION CHANGE***** Tuesday Meeting is at the St’ Paul’s United Church,303
JACKSON S, Walkerton. 7 p.m. Please use the side door by the parking lot near the ramp.
Slide Show and Trunk Show by Céleste Compion - Meerkat Trading. Céleste’s presentation titled: “The Bolt and
the Beautiful – The Shweshwe Saga”, will inform us about Three Cat Original Shweshwe fabric from South
Africa. http://www.meerkatshweshwe.com Shweshwe will be available for purchase. Doors will be open by
6:20 for shopping.
April 18th
Trina O’Rourke, Vendor “The Cotton Harvest” from Seaforth, Ontario will do a 30 minute presentation about
her store, the history of how it started, her personal quilts plus share some of the newest items that she will
bring along for sale. Members will have time to shop before and during the meeting.
May 16th
We welcome Donna Klein Gebbinck. Donna is a Long Arm Quilter from the Elmvale Area.
Her delightful trunk show and talk is entitled "Vintage Farm Girl with a Modern Twist".
June 20th – Chepstow Lion's Park ( 445 Chepstow Rd; CHEPSTOW)
Year-end summer party in the covered picnic shelter by the ball diamonds. {Plan B = TBA for poor weather.}
Time: 6 p.m. [HAPPY 1/2 Hour] with potluck supper at 6:30 p.m.
Program committee is supplying BBQ Hamburgers, condiments, lemonade, ice tea, paper plates, cups and
serviettes. Members are asked to sign-up for an appetizer, salad or a dessert. Picnic tables available for seating
but you can BYOC (bring your own chair) if you wish. Cost $2.00.
CLASSES FOR 2016 – 2017
March 22nd, Wednesday Workshop
“Hex N More Ruler” - Marg Cale and Sheila O’Hagan will be teaching this all day course. 9 – 4 p.m.
This is a full day course on Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church. Remember to bring your lunch.
April 18th Mystery Workshop ***FREE*** - several spots still available.
Please pick up course requirements at the March meeting.
Tuesday afternoon 1:30 – 4:30 pm – It’s a mystery what you will be making from your own strips of fabric.
Come out to have fun sewing and learn a new technique. Contact Karen Ruetz if you are unable to attend the
March meeting and need for the course requirements.
May 16th - several spots still available.
"Quilt as You Go Bag" with Marilyn Brocklebank on Tuesday afternoon 1:30 to 4:30.
Project requirements available upon payment. Cost $20
CLASSES FOR 2017- 2018
September 20th Full Day $35.00
Becky Robb - How to Make Mittens Out of Woolen Sweaters - (start looking now for an old woolen sweater
that is worn out or not in style.)
New Millennium Quilters’ Guild Newsletter – March 2017 Page 3
CHALLENGES At the beginning of the year, we talked about using scraps, we had some sample ideas of items made completely from scraps, both small and large - placemats to queen size quilts. In September 2016 we had 16 members sign up to participate. We also had 12-14 block patterns from Quilts of Valour with copies of those blocks being provided to those who requested them. In January 2017, we provided all the members with a pattern for a mystery table runner "Canada Eh?" (don't forget this project can be entered in the contest as set out on the face of the pattern), placemat pattern, and wall hanging pattern (origin Quilts of Valour). This is a big birthday for Canada, 150 years, we hope everyone has completed something or is working on something from Canada fabric for yourself. Any item or pattern you choose will look great. Three of the Quilts of Valour blocks would make a great table runner or wall hanging. At our JUNE meeting, we want to see your scrap challenge projects AND your Canada project (completed or not). This is being scheduled for JUNE. This will be a viewers' choice, with gifts for the winners. Our June meeting will be an outdoor bbq. The venue is booked. It has a pavilion, closed in with tables. There is no speaker scheduled so this gives us lots of time to admire the finished or work in progress creations. Put this date on your calendar - June 20, - come out and enjoy the bbq, fresh air, social time and be sure to bring your projects.
QUILTING DATES AT GLENNA'S
These are the dates to hand quilt at my house: March 15, 16, 20, 22, 23 from 9 to 4 and bring a lunch. Coffee is supplied by a generous donation by Marie. Tea etc. Is also available. Hope to see you then. Please call before you go to Glenna's to make sure the quilting is taking place.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH REPORT Requests for comfort quilts are to be made to Pat Golem at 519-506-2434 or at [email protected]. During March Pat will be on vacation so email her your comfort quilt requests as usual and a neighbour will get a quilt for you. Over the past month 1 comfort quilt has been handed out and another child’s quilt went to the Optimists Club. A gathering of 64 mission dresses and a bundle of washcloths was donated to Sacred Heart High School, Walkerton for their mission trip to Nicaragua from March 10 to 23. As well, another 16 dresses were donated to Operation Christmas Child and 14 dresses went to Cuba. In total 122 dresses were made and given to 4 different organizations/people for distribution to those in need. Thanks to all for your generous support. Outreach will not be having a work session during the March Tuesday afternoon.
Goderich Quilters’ Guild would like to invite all of our neighbouring guild members to see the trunk
show of internationally known fabric artist Al Cote at our April meeting, Monday April 10, 2017 at 1;30
in the afternoon. We meet upstairs at the Goderich Royal Canadian Legion, 56 Kingston St, Goderich,
On. Our guest fee is $5. We would love to see you there. Happy Quilting!
Betty Thomasson 519 524 4695, [email protected] on behalf of Goderich Quilters’ Guild
QUILT SHOW
Thanks or everyone who has stepped forward to take on a chair/co-chair for a committee.
All chair/co-chair positions have been filled. Next meeting is April 10 at 10 am at Karen
Schnurr.
New Millennium Quilters’ Guild Newsletter – March 2017 Page 4
Outreach is asking members this month to bring any or as many as you can of the following - five inch squares of fabrics with images - they can be of anything suitable for an I Spy quilt. We can also use ten inch squares of blue and green solid fabrics. Any will be greatly appreciated. We are working on a project for the quilt show. At the meeting - to take home for sewing – we will have 1 comfort quilt kit ready to be domestic machine quilted, 1 top needing borders added, sinful comfort quilt kits to be made into tops and some Anita Arrowhead block kits needing assembling.. This month outreach will begin selling raffle tickets (to our members only) for 2 bundles of 65 beautiful nine patch blocks each measuring nine and a half inches unfinished. Included in the bundle will be 3 & ½ yards of coordinating white fabric. It is a white tone on tone, ebony and ivory, Windham fabric from Jersey City, New Jersey. Tickets are $2 each or 4 for $5. Each ticket purchased gives you two chances to win a package. The draw will be made at our May meeting to accommodate our snowbirds. With the proceeds from the raffle, outreach will be purchasing flannel for backing for comfort quilts which continue to be in demand. See Linda Deyarmond and Jeannie Kucan at the meeting to purchase tickets.
MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 2017 (Nina McTeer) President Marion welcomed members and guests. MINUTES OF DECEMBER, 2016 MEETING: Adopted as per newsletter, seconded by Jeanne K. CARRIED A delegation from Sacred Heart High School were at the meeting .They were presented with sun dresses that were made by guild members. They will be taken to Nicagura when the school takes their trip there and distributed to the people. OUTREACH: 2 bed quilts were given to 2 teenage girls in December; Pat read a thank you note from them. Outreach will have draw tickets for 9 ½ inch -nine patch blocks. Tickets will be $2 each or 4/$5. They will be on sale for members only. Proceeds to be used for flannel backing for outreach quilts. PROGRAM: Sheila O explained about the Hex N More ruler class to be held March 22, 9-4. April 18 - mystery class. May - Donna Klein Gebbinck - long arm quilter. Quilt Canada slab blocks to be handed in. We will complete the quilt. More details will be explained at a future date. MARCH 21ST MEETING, THIRD TUESDAY, WILL BE HELD AT ST. PAIL’S UNITED CHURCH, WALKERTON. RETREAT: Tonie requested deposits be paid. Date for retreat is April 4 - 8. CHALLANGES: Encouraged members to make something using Canadian fabric. Demonstration stations were set up. Marg C. Demonstrated binding techniques Karen R. demonstrated how to use the strip logy ruler. QUILT SHOW REPORT Next meeting will be April 10 @10am at the home of Karen Schnurr. Asked for suggestions for door give away. Sharon Stein from Teeswater spoke re a bus trip to Quilt Canada. Requested sign up before bus is booked. Price is approximately $65.00 depending on numbers. Glenna H. Quilting day March 6, morning only. Executive meeting: Monday march 6, 1 pm at the church. 11 show and shares.
The New Millennium Quilters' Guild wish to offer their sincerest sympathy to:
Dianne Gullett and her family on the passing of her Brother-In-Law
Richard Kaufman
New Millennium Quilters’ Guild Newsletter – March 2017 Page 5
COMING EVENTS April 1-2 Celebration Of Colour Quilt Show Region
of York Quilters Guild
Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Drive
http://www.regionofyorkquiltersguild.ca/
April 8-9 Reflections of Georgian Bay Quilt Show,
Georgian bay Quilters Guild
Tiny Township Community Centre
Contact:-Barbara Ann Trubic, [email protected]
April 8-May 30 Contemporary Canadian Art Quilts Kitchener City Hall,
http://www.horizonsquilting.ca/
Apr. 22-23 Halton Quilters Guild Quilt Show Crossroads Centre, Burlington www.HaltonQuiltersGuild
Apr. 22-23 Napanee Heritage QG 16 McPherson Dr., Napanee napaneeheritagequiltersguild.ca
Apr. 22-23 Rayside Balfour Stitching & Quilting 158 Ste. Agnes St. Azilda [email protected]
Apr. 22-23 Quilts on the Seaway Cornwall Quilt Guild
1509 Second St. W., St. Matthews Church, Cornwall
Apr. 28-30 Superior Quilt Show Thunder Bay QG 425 Northern Ave.,Thunder Bay thunderbayquilters.org
May 1-27 Art of the Quilt-Past & Present, Meaford Town Hall
12 Nelson St. E., Meaford . [email protected]
May 5-6 Chatham-Kent Quilters' Guild Presents "Stitches in Bloom"
St. Paul's Congregational Church, 450 Park Avenue West, Chatham
May 5-6 Quilting in the Village Celebrates 25 yrs. 91 Askin St., London thamesvalleyquiltersguild.com
May 6-7 Quilters at the Rouge Quilt Show. Pickering
1867 Valley Farm Rd. rvqgquiltshow.blogspot.ca
May 1-7 Cdn. Kaleidescape 150 yrs. in Making 246 Bridge St. W., Belleville [email protected]
May 11-13 Pieces of Magic Quilt Show 97 Mutual St. N., Ingersol oxfordquiltersguild.com
June 10-11 Quilting Corners Guild Presents
"Stitching Among Friends" Quilt Show
Alliston Curling Rink, 52 Albert St. W., Alliston
June 14-17 Quilt Canada 2017 The International Centre, Toronto http://canadianquilter.com/
June 23-24 Sew Much to Celebrate Eh, Queens
Bush Quilt Guild
Centre Grey Recreation Centre, Markdale
August 19-20 Country Side Meets Coast Line, IPM
Quilt Show
Seaforth Community Centre, 122 Duke St. Seaforth
STITCHES IN OUR TIME 2017 QUILT SHOW Come join us in Celebrating 40 years of Quil ting and Friendship, as we host our biennial Quilt Show. More than 200 quilts will be on display to awe and inspire you. All attendants will receive a ballot to cast their vote for their favourite quilts to award the People's Choice Awards. Our members are very crafty and have put together many items that will be put for sale at our Members Boutique. Vendors from all over Southern Ontario will be there for you to browse their shop, and view their demonstrations. This year we are hosting an Artist Trading Card board where you are welcome to "Bring one, take one" or just browse them if you forgot yours at home. Crossroads Center had a lovely tea room for you to pause and take in a snack and drink amidst your adventure. Hope to see you there! April 22nd - 23rd, 2017 - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm- Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Crossroads Centre, 1295 North Service Road, Burlington, Ontario
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National Quilt Day March 18 - 10 AM - 3 PM
Hosted by Sanity Hill & Friends of Teeswater. Quilt
show & more, refreshments available. Admission
$2.00 all proceeds for the day to "Make A wish
Foundation.
