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A Newsletter of the Pieceable Friends Quilt Guild, Greeley, CO
April 2013 Email: [email protected] www.orgsites.com/co/pfqg
2013 Board Voting Members
Tammi Gemaehlich, Co-President 405-4469
Maureen Waite, Co-President 520-0838
Jeanette Landwehr, Co-Vice-Pres. 396-3541
Beverly Baker, Co-Vice-Pres. 356-2082
Denise Givney, Secretary 285-8661
Linda Burr, Treasurer 223-6239
Laurie Anders, Co Hospitality 590-3934
Cori Barrere, Co Hospitality 352-9275
Gail Morgan, Membership 454-3065
Caren Renee Haining, Membership 353-7613
Chyrl Statler, Newsletter 405-7739
Bonnie Berhost, Workshops 330-3200
Cindy McCormick, Retreats 593-1042
Susie Jones, Programs 405-8771
Committee Chairs
Dee Grantham, Raffle Master 339-5602
Marilyn Wallman, Sunshine/Shadow 330-0923
Joan Kennedy, Block of the Month 356-3915
Sandi Harmon, Block of the Month 324-1075
Ebbie Sanchez, Community Service 581-7589
Linda Fry, Librarian 304-9664
Vonnie McCormick, Exhibitions 454-2368
Linda Dennis, Historian 656-3899
Carol Nelson, Historian 656-3705
Cathy Lewis, Publicity 206-1510
Bev Baker & Jeanette, Ways & Means 396-3541
PROGRAM FOR APRIL
This month our program for Guild will presented by Marci Baker. Marci is recognized internationally for her expertise in quilting. She enjoys sharing ideas that simplify the process of quilting. She began teaching quiling in 1989 for her local quilting guild and shops. Marci graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in math. In 1993, she started Alicia’s Attic with the concepts that combine her love of math with her love of quilting. As an admirer of traditional quilts, Marci was inspired to author books on “Not Your Grandmother’s Quilts”. This series uses the traditional patterns people associate with their grandmother and simplifies the technique. She has invented several tools to help making quilting easier for all. Her “Know Before Your Sew” solution cards take common problems quilters encounter and provide easy-to-understand solutions.
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PROGRAM FOR APRIL cont. from page 1
Marci spends much of the year traveling, teaching classes for quilting guilds and trade shows. Some of Marci’s travels include Canada and Brazil. En-thusiasm and inspiration for quilting can be seen through her lectures, workshops, and books. She has been featured in Redbook, on Home and Gar-den TV’s “Simply Quilts”, Quilters’ News Net-work, NBC’s “The Jane Pauley Show”, highlight-ed in “Traditional Quiltworks”, and has been pub-lished in numerous quilting magazines’. Marci has been nominated for the Professional Quilter Magazine’s “Teacher of the Year” award in 2002 and 2005. In 2006, she expanded Alicia’s Attic by purchasing Clearview Triangle from Sara Neph-ew. They continue to collaborate on new design and techniques. All of these ideas have been brought together under on name as “Quilt with Marci Baker”. The title for Marci’s program is entitled “A Little
Girls Dream with a Foundation Piecing Twist”. From her first quilt she made for her Barbie doll at the age of 9 to making her ribbon winning quilts, Marci shares projects in various stages of comple-tion to encourage quilters of all levels. This down-to-earth presentation of some never–to-be-finished projects, some “maturing” projects, and, of course, those that are complete will help you find satisfaction and joy in your projects. With an added twis,t discover the fun and freedom of foun-dation piecing (commonly referred to as paper piecing). This unique and quick method ensures correct placement without wasted fabric. This is the easiest method ever. Come and see some simply amazing quilts and demos that show they are amazingly simple!!
Susie Jones
PLEASE NOTE: Members interested in forming a
group may put an announcement in any issue of
The Pieceable Pen. Send your group information
to:[email protected] or
Chyrl at 405-7739
Red Ticket Raffle!!
Tickets: $1.00 each
$3.00 for four
April Surprise!
NEED YOUR SCISSORS SHARPENED?
Ralph Helmuth—Certified Sharpener
Ph: 970-587-5885
Will be at the April Meeting. If you need
emergency sharpening, Ralph will pick up
and deliver, just give him a call.
Carol Hetzel 1st
Lyn Housel 3rd
Linda Burr 4th
Stephanie Wiegand 10th
Beverley Baker 17th
Charlotte Wickham 21st
Sandy Doerschlag 25th
Daisy Boulter 29th
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REMINDER!
All Workshops and Open Sew events are now held at FMS Bank, 2425 35th Ave. Enter and exit the east doors and use the elevator to the basement. We all bring something for potluck lunch. Irons, ironing boards and cutting mats are provided for your use. The bank opens at 9 a.m. and we have to be out by 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions call Bonnie at 330-3200 or email her at [email protected]
Remember we have potluck for our all day events.
Stained Glass Throw June 1, $20.00 Cindy McCormick See below.
Fabric-covered clothesline Baskets June 8, $20.00 by Sheree Cook. New Tote July 27, $20 Sandy Lueth will instruct us in making her newest tote. Patterns and a few specific notions will be for sale during class. This pattern will be introduced to Spring Quilt market in Portland, Oregon. If you have questions or concerns regarding Workshops or Open Sew, please contact Bonnie Berhost at: [email protected] 330-3200 H 396-5181 Cell
MINI-GROUPS
Monday Afternoon Appliqué Group
Meets every second Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday Morning Breakfast Club is held the 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings at
Bonnell, located at 6th Ave and 22nd street. Go
south at stop sign, park on west side. Walk be-
tween the circle apartments and look for Quilters
sign. We meet at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Bring a
Breakfast item to share. Questions; call
Sheree Cook 454-2787.
Open Sew
Open Sew will be the first Saturday of each month
from 9-4.
April 6 Bev Baker will be in charge of Open Sew.
June 1 Open Sew is for Community Service
Quilts. Bring your fabric and machines and work to-
gether to make quilts for our projects.
May 4 Open Sew has been canceled as the bank will
need to use the Community Room.
Upcoming Workshops
Thread Play April 13 Torie Anderson will teach a
method to develop better machine quilting skills.
The bank will be conducting their Relay for Life
"Shred-It" fundraiser in the east parking lot that day.
Please unload and then park away from their east lot.
Improvisational Piecing April 27 $20 This is a re-
scheduled workshop Beth Furnish will be teaching
the modern quilting technique. She will lead us as we
make several place mats.
Floral Applique May 11 $40 David Taylor is our
guest teacher. He will provide a kit to applique a Col-
umbine flower. He is an international speaker and
lecturer. Non-members will need to pay $60 for the
workshop
Workshops cont. next column
Mark the Date: May 6th
Jeananne Wright, Quilt Historian, will be giv-
ing a 30 minute presentation at the
Bethel Lutheran Church, 328 Walnut St.,
Windsor, Co., at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments after-
ward. $2.00 Donation Suggested.
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March Block of the Month
for Honor Flight
Block of the Month-March 2013
JACOB’S LADDER 12-1/2” unfinished for Hon-
or Flight Quilts
Use either a red fabric with white, or a blue fabric
with white (can be scrappy)
⇒ White fabric- 4 half square triangles, cut from
two 4-7/8”squares, cut from corner to corner
⇒ White fabric- 10 squares, 2-1/2” by 2-1/2”
⇒ Dark fabric- 4 half square triangles, cut from
two 4-7/8”square, cut from corner to corner
⇒ Dark fabric-10 squares, 2-1/2” by 2-1/2”
Assemble as shown- five dark/light 4 patches
and four 4-1/2” squares (with half square
triangles) press to dark
Need more info:
Joan Kennedy 356-3915
Sandi 324-1075
NEEDED
Thread spools are needed for a homeschool
group. All types and sizes (except the large
cones). They can be empty or still have thread
on them. I will be collecting them until the end
of May.
Thanks for your support!
Ebbie 581-7589
Jacob’s Ladder
Honor Flight We're still needing several quilts
for the May 5-6 Honor Flight trip.
If anyone is interested, we'd love to get them to the
Veterans. Please do not make smaller than 40" x
45" and any color combo is great!
Thanks for your past support and I hope we have
more to pass along!
Cecily (454-5660)
Retreat News April 25-28 retreat is coming up soon, Cindy has a bonus for this retreat! She will be sharing her class free on stained glass for those who attend. The cost is $187.00 for 4 days three nights and it includes room, meals, & our community sewing room. It will be held in Allenspark just outside of Estes Park in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. You can call me at 970-593-1042 or e-mail at mccormick_62175@ msn.com.
Need a ad placed? We will make
room for you! Reasonable rates.
$5.00 for business size ad.
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Remember our
2013 Challenge
WHAT IF…….every member of PFQG
made at least ONE community service
item. You pick your favorite project from
the list mentioned in this article. Many
ladies donate multiple quilts to more than
one of the projects.
JUST THINK…...how many more chil-
dren and veterans we could reach with all
members donating. We won’t be keeping
track by name, but we will be blessing
more and more persons in our community.
Quilt Sizes:
TEEN MOM’S: Quilts 45x45; Receiving
Blankets 36x36; 42x42 max.
NICU Isolette Pads: 13.5 x 26 Do not use
filament thread, embellishments or tied
quilts.
NCMC “Bag Project”: Pillowcases
(standard), Quilts 45x54
LAM MINISTRIES: twin size 68x88
(most residents are men)
QOV: 55x65 min; 72x90 max. No tied
quilts, all must be quilted.
HONOR FLIGHT: 40x54 min; 68x88
max
QUILTS FOR KIDS: 45X54 max.
Donations for children’s fabric greatly
appreciated.
Copy or cut this section out and place some-
where you can see it for a reminder!
Community Service
From: Banner Health Date: March 18, 2013
Subject: National Quilt Day Babies Hi Ebbie, Here are the photos of the babies. We have permission to post them on the website for a few weeks. Thank you so much Ebbie. You and the la-dies have given such a marvelous gift! Thank you for bringing joy to these to families! Cindy Rinus
Ebbie Sanchez, 970-581-7589
Community Service Coordinator
Romana Quechol & Gerardo with their son Jerry and baby girl Jennifer-born on 3/18 at 8:44 AM
Natalie and Justin with their baby boy, Lincoln Boyd born on 3/17/13 at 4:36 AM
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FEBRUARY TREASURER REPORT MEMBERSHIP REPORT TO THE BOARD
March 26, 2013
GUILD MEETING:
Members Signed in: 98
Door Prizes: 26
Guest Signed in: 6
Show & Tell: 17
TOTAL PRESENT: 104
MEMBERSHIP: Total Paid Members for 2013:
114
TREASURER:
Membership dues $250.00
Guest Fees $0.00
Pins $0.00
GUESTS:
Mary Opper, Karen Urbanee, Lori Gale, Jennifer
Palma*, Shirley Spensieri, Jeanette Caton
*=Joined
PIECEABLE FRIEND IS ON
FACEBOOK! If you are on Facebook, make sure to join the Pieceable Friends Quilt group so that you can keep in touch and
post pictures at any time!!. Just log into your Facebook and search for “Pieceable Friends Quilt Guild”.
Hope to see you online soon! Jessica Miller
Tips For The Month
Remove lint from your rotary cutter that builds up between the blade and the sheath of the cutter. Carefully wipe the blade and the sheath with a clean cloth and add a drop of sewing machine
oil where the blade lies next to the front sheath. Try this before changing blades to see if there is an im-provement in cutting.
Remove line from the bobbin case of your sewing machine to keep it running smoothly. Too much
lint will also cause reverse not to work. A good time to oil the bobbin case is when you remove lint. Also remember to change your sewing machine needles frequently. Daisy
Beginning Balance 2-1-2013 $8,136.07
Income
Cookbooks $192.00
Dues $675.00
Retreats $1,090.00
Ways & Means $72.00
Interest $0.13
$2,029.13
Expenses
CQC $25.00
Meeting Room $162.50
Office Supplies $19.49
Program/January $150.00
Retreat Room & Board $930.00
Storage $29.75
$1,316.74
Ending Balance 2-28-2013 $8,848.46
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Pieceable Friends Quilt Guild
Regular Meeting – Evans Community Center
March 19, 2013
Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.. by Co-President, Tammi Gemaehlich. Guests were introduced. March
Birthdays were recognized.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Corrected accounting for the calendar and cookbook information was distributed to members.
• Members voted not to make a calendar for 2014.
• Tammi address the rumors going around the Guild; stick up for each other and keep positive!
• Block of the Month – Jacob’s Ladder (Reds, Whites & Blues), Donations this month will be given to Hon-
or Flight. 85 string blocks were turned in this month for Quilts of Valor!
• Mystery Quilt Block Part 3 has been emailed to participates, printed directions were available at meeting.
Samples of the Mystery Quilt Blocks 1 and 2 were on display
• Row by Row quilters bring your blocks pieced together to show at the next meeting.
• Calendars for sale $10/each
• Cookbooks for sale $12/each
• Cecily announced the next Honor Flight is May 5th and 6th. She still needs quilts (40 x 45 inches).
• Alicia distributed 44 quilts and Girl Scout cookies! Next Quilts of Valor Sew Day March 24th 2 p.m. – 5
p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church.
• Workshops: Contact Bonnie at 330-3200 to register
o Workshops will be held at the Fort Morgan State Bank Community Room (2425 35th Ave.)
o April 27th Workshop with Beth Furnish “Improvisational Piecing”
o April 13th Workshop with Tori Anderson “Threadplay”
o May 11th Workshop with David Taylor “Columbine Flower Applique”
o June 1st with Cindy McCormick “Stained Glass”
o June 8th with Sheree Cook “Baskets”
o July 28th with Sandy Lueth “New Tote Pattern”
• Cindy McCormick announced retreat dates are April 25 – 28th, cost is $187. Cindy will be giving a free
stained glass class for those attending. Highlands Retreat Center. Retreat dates in the fall are set for
Sept. 10-12th for $99, and winter dates are Dec. 5-8th for $190 (estimated).
• Ebbie announced that quilts for the first boy and the first girl born at NCMC will be given on National Quilt
Day -- look for the article in The Tribune.
PROGRAM: Suzi Jones introduced Sandy Leuth with “Totes by Sandy”; she also is a Judy Niemeyer instructor.
Sandy demonstrated how to make the Janet tote.
Red Raffle drawing was won by Mary Opper. Door prizes were awarded. Show and Tell items were presented.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Denise Givney
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Board Meeting Pieceable Friends Quilt Guild Midwest Plaza, March 26, 2013
Meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m. by Maureen, Co-President. A quorum was present. Denise read the minutes
from the last Board meeting. Minutes were approved with amendments. TREASURER’S REPORT: Linda Burr pre-
sented report for February. Caren Renee motioned to approve. Bonnie seconded the motion. Motion carried. WAYS
AND MEANS: Reported $109 was collected this month. MEMBERSHIP: Caren Renee reported we had 98 members
along with 6 guests, for a total of 104 present at last meeting. 26 Door prizes were distributed and 17 items were shown
for show and tell. Caren Renee reported 114 members have paid their dues for 2013. We will drop previous members
who have not paid 2013 dues from the newsletter distribution. Linda motioned for Chyrl to compose an email to be sent
to members who haven’t paid their dues that they will not be receiving newsletter. Dee seconded the motion. Motion
carried. WORSHOPS: Bonnie distributed upcoming workshop information; all information will be included in the
newsletter. Caren Renee motioned that if David Taylor’s workshop is not filled with current members, we will charge
non-members a fee of $60. Chyrl seconded the motion. Motion carried. Caren Renee moved that we pay the $50 de-
posit for program speaker. Linda seconded the motion. Motion carried. Discussion was held regarding the guild paying
fees for workshops. Sandi motioned that we continue to pay PFQG $20 for workshops and honor current commitments.
Linda seconded the motion. Motion carried. HOSPITALITY: Cori reported she will check on microphone before
meetings. Laurie is working on finding a location for us to host a CQC meeting in 2014. RED RAFFLE: Dee reported
on specific information that needs to be included on tickets if we hold raffle for the treadle sewing machine. Dee will
form a committee to come up with costs to be presented at a later date. Discussion was held on whether we want to do a
raffle. Bev moved that we bring the raffle to a show of hands vote at the next guild meeting. Chyrl seconded the mo-
tion. Motion carried. NEWSLETTER: Please provide Chyrl copies of information to be included in newsletter. If
departments have reports, please bring at least five copies to the Board meeting SUNSHINE AND SHADOWS: Mari-
lyn reported that Cindy donated comfort shawls. These will be distributed as needed. BLOCK OF THE MONTH:
Sandi reported they received 85 string blocks for Honor Flight. Kudos to Joan and Sandi for a successful program!
Next month blocks will also be for Honor Flight. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Ebbie reported 14 receiving blankets, 6
quilts and 1 L.A.M.B. were delivered. The hospital distributed the quilts for National Quilt Day, information was in The
Tribune. LIBRARY: Linda reported she had 11 books checked out last month and one donated to the library. She
cleaned up the database and reports 324 books are in the guild library. She will send a file to Chyrl to update the web-
site. HISTORIAN: Linda took 13 pictures of Show-n-Tell at the last meeting. Linda presented information on dis-
counted books available to the guild through Attic Product at www.QuiltwithMarciBaker.com. Guild would receive
fifty percent profit of the attic-product purchases. Chyrl moved that Linda fill out the form to register our guild for the
books. Sandi seconded the motion. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Scissor man will be at the April meeting.
Guests Mary and Sheila presented board with copies of suggested revision of the Pieceable Friends Quilt Guild By-
Laws. Chyrl motioned that we table this discussion until a later time. In the meantime, we will read/compare infor-
mation from current handbook and by-laws so we can better discuss this issue. Cori seconded the motion. Motion car-
ried. The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Denise Givney
Present: Bev Baker, Cori Barrere, Bonnie Berhost, Linda Burr, Linda Dennis, Linda Fry, Tammi Gemaehlich,
Denise Givney, Dee Grantham, Caren Renee Haining, Sandi Harmon, Jeanette Landwehr, Ebbie Sanchez,
Chyrl Statler, Maureen Waite and Marilyn Wallman Guests: Sheila Bolsover and Mary Mekelburg
Next Guild Meeting, April 16th at Evans Community Center
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http://quiltfest.com/ BROCHURES:
If you are interested in receiving a printed brochure for the Mancuso Show Man-
agement Quilt Festival, log onto the above web site.
The brochures are $3.00.
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PIECEABLE FRIENDS QUILT GUILD
P O BOX 336231
Greeley, CO 80633
Next Meeting:
Evans Community Center
Cottonwood Room, 1100 37th St,
Evans, Co 80620
Tuesday April 16th, 6:30 p.m.
A SPECIAL REQUEST
Members, please wear your name tags to each
meeting. Some of us are good at recognizing faces, but not
at remembering names. Name tags help us learn to know
each other.
IF YOU WISH to submit articles/information for
the newsletter, please send to: Newsletter Editor,
PO Box 336231, Greeley, CO
DEADLINE for submissions 28th of the month.
Remember to bring:
Name Tag
Door Prize to Donate
Show & Tell
VISITORS WELCOME!!VISITORS WELCOME!!VISITORS WELCOME!!VISITORS WELCOME!!
