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Friendship Quilters meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month January to June and September to November
from 10 AM - 3 PM
Upcoming meeting dates are: March 26th, April 23rd, May 28th, June 25th Held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church located at the corner of Church and Victoria Streets in Belleville
The Quintessential Quilter
Volume 33 March 2008
Q U I N T E Q U I LT E R S G U I L D P R E S E N T S
Regular Guild meetings on the first Wednesday of each month January through December, 7-10PM
Upcoming meeting dates are:
April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, Aug 6th, Sept 3rd, Oct 1st, Nov 5th, Dec 3rd. Held at the Belleville Rec Centre, 116 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario—Main Floor
Quilt Days on the Second Wednesday of each month January through December 10AM-4PM Upcoming meeting dates are:
April 9th,May 14th, June 11th,
July 9th, August 13th,
September 10th, October 8th,
November 12th
Held at the Belleville Rec Centre, 116 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario—2nd Floor
MEETING SCHEDULES
Hastings Manor Memorial Quilt makers and quilters.
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QUINTE QUILTERS GUILD 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE
President Lena Dearborn 968-7527 [email protected] Past President Lesley Hancock 962-2730 [email protected] Vice President Carol Peterson 962-8251 [email protected] Secretary Stella Dorsman 705-653-1747 [email protected] Co-Treasurers Jane Koebel 771-0442 [email protected] Wendy Meraw 967-6241 [email protected] Marilyn Brant 967-5883 [email protected] Membership Barb Gannon 966-4261 [email protected] Joyce McCray 392-0630 [email protected] Mary Pearce 966-1606 [email protected] Program Sharon Purves 969-1064 [email protected] Deb Slater 967-1086 [email protected] Linda Meyette 966-1283 [email protected] Birthday Swap Nancy Switzer 962-2614 [email protected] Sue Webb 399-5377 Publicity/Advertising Brenda Allen 473-4012 [email protected] Special Events/ Workshops Mary Andrews-Minnigan 477-2167 [email protected] Fenalla MacWhirter 968-7030 [email protected] Connie Haggarty 477-2511 [email protected] Social Joy Deckert 392-5142 [email protected] Debbie Alexander 394-1623 [email protected] Donna Smith 398-6567 [email protected] Door Prize Irma Martin 477-2726 Block of the Month Brenda Allen 473-4012 [email protected] Challenges Beth Crook 395-5208 [email protected] Library Jane Jordan 967-6072 c/o [email protected] Donna DeMing 968-6234 Pat Gadsby 394-2797 Newsletter Kathleen Pollock 477-1039 [email protected] Josie Dunn 961-1310 [email protected] Madeline Johnston 969-7045 Public Relations/ Website Kathleen Pollock 477-1039 [email protected] Sue Wilkins 705-653-4071 [email protected] Friendship Quilts Jean Hopkins 967-0148 [email protected] Jane Jordan 967-6072 c/o [email protected] Jane Koebel 771-0442 [email protected] Quilt Session Co-ordinator Jane Koebel 771-0442 [email protected] Quilt Show Committee Carol Peterson 962-8251 [email protected] Jean Rixen 396-2559 [email protected] Barb Gannon 966-4261 [email protected]
Guild Address: PO Box 20103, Belleville, Ontario K8N 5V5
WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.quintequiltersguild.ca
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2008 seems to have come in like a lion, but maybe that’s just Mother Nature’s way of celebrating our upcoming quilt show – “A Bouquet of Quilts” - scheduled for May 3rd and 4th at the Quinte Curling Club, Belleville. The committees are as busy as beavers getting things organized for the best show yet and we hope our members will be as quick as bunnies at getting their projects finished. It’s human nature to procrastinate when the show is a ways off, but now it’s time to adopt the “Just Do It” philosophy. Judging from Show and Tell, there will be many wonderful quilts on display, and it is intriguing to see how the Round Robin quilts are developing into real beauties - each with their own personality. Carol Peterson and Barb Gannon will have Job Sheets at the next meeting to give members the opportunity to donate a couple of hours of assistance during the quilt show. Getting involved is the best way to get to know fellow members and to get the most enjoyment out of your Guild membership. The budgets have now been approved for the coming year, and we are looking forward to the programs, workshops and special events that will be taking place. There has been a great deal of enthusiasm shown for a bus trip to Pennsylvania, and I would like to thank new member Pam Cathrae for volunteering to coordinate this excursion. The details are yet to be worked out, but it will probably take place in mid-October - and will have us all frantically trying to figure out new places where we can hide our stash when we get back home! We have a couple of new arrangements at our monthly meetings that have met with great approval: First – a special thanks to Kathy Cousins for volunteering to coordinate our Show and Tell display at each meeting. Kathy will be making sure that members with Show and Tell items know where they should be placed and how to display them to best advantage. If there is to be a Challenge display as well, this will be clearly identified to make sure there is no confusion.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE You will also be pleased to know that we will no longer be required to remain after meetings to return the tables and chairs to the storage room. We now have an agreement with the Recreation Centre staff whereby this will be taken care of for a nominal fee. A similar arrangement could be made for setting up prior to meetings, but generally we will plan to do this ourselves in accordance with the program being presented. I would like to express the appreciation of the Guild Executive and members to Lesley Hancock for her tireless efforts as President over the past two years. The Guild has continued to grow and thrive under her leadership. Fortunately we have been able to prevent boredom from setting in by keeping her occupied with some new projects: It has come to light that many of the Guild’s records are unaccounted for – possibly stored in members basements or storage areas - and Lesley is trying to search these out. Such items as minutes of meetings, photographs, newspaper clippings etc. are of interest, and will play a role in illustrating the history of the Guild when we celebrate our 20th anniversary next year. If you have any of these items, please let Lesley know. I would like to say a sincere “thank you” also to Jane Koebel, who has been a positive force in the role of Treasurer, and who will be passing the mantle on to Wendy Meraw and Marilyn Brant. Jane has been instrumental in streamlining our financial procedures, and as the Guild grows more complex Jane’s guidance has proven to be very helpful. Be sure to visit our display at the Belleville Public Library – 3rd floor by the art galleries - between March 17th and the end of April. It is being set up to promote the quilt show. Lena Dearborn March 2008
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A BOUQUET OF QUILTS 2008 QUILT SHOW
MAY 3RD AND 4TH
Countdown – 2 months to go
Volume 33 March 2008
REMINDER!!
Guild members – we need your help!
I’m working with Colleen Ringham and Connie Haggarty, on the Quilt Show’s Silent Auction, and we need your help! It is our hope that the Silent Auction will be comprised of many, many small quilted items made by our guild members; for example, place mats (sets of 4 or 6), table runners, wall hangings, miniatures, cushions, crib quilts, lap quilts. Anything that you’d like to make and donate would be so greatly appreciated! In the event that we’re unable to gather enough small quilted items, we’ll also gladly accept any quilting-related items, i.e. patterns, kits, notions, etc. If you have a kit that you’ve been storing in your sewing room for many months and have yet to put it together - donate it! If you have a fat-quarter bundle or a Charm pack that you haven’t come up with a use for – donate it! Anything you’d like to contribute to the Quilt Show’s Silent Auction can be given to Colleen, Connie or me at any guild meeting from now until April. Or, you can reach us by email or telephone (below) and we’ll be happy to pick it up. Thanks so much for your help – we look forward to hearing from you! Brenda Blaind [email protected] 613-477-2020 [email protected] 613-968-7833 [email protected] 613-477-2511
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Phyllis, Connie and Wendy
Cathy, Pat, Sharon and Wendy
FAN SWEATSHIRT WORKSHOP
Lena
Helen and Judy
APRIL
DON’T FORGET YOUR QUILT SHOW REGISTRATION FORMS ARE DUE!!
IF YOU NEED ASSITANCE, CONTACT
LINDA MEYETTE, SHARON PURVES, OR DEB SLATER.
MAY
ELIZABETH DILLINGER TRUNK SHOW
JUNE TBA JULY TBA
AUGUST TBA
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REMINDER ON SNACK LIST SIGNUPS FOR 2008
JUNE Colleen Ringham Jane Koebel Sue Webb Brenda Blaind Irma Martin Fenella MacWhirter
MAY Shirley Heitbohmer Jackie Gorusa Mary-Jane Bennett Barb Gannon Cathy Taylor Lara McDowell
APRIL Cecile Simms Kay McCaw Kathy Cousins Linda Hargest Stella Dorsman, Margaret Hamilton
Friendship Quilters meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church located at the corner of Church and Victoria Streets in Belleville from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Next meetings will be Feb 27th, Mar 26th, Apr 23rd, May 28th and June 25th . During the past year a group of approximately 12 committed members met monthly (except July, August and December) to assemble tops, quilt, sort materials and make kits for distribution to members of the Guild at large to assemble. A total of 85 quilts were donated in 2007 as well as the Memorial Quilt for Hastings Manor. The recipients of the quilts have been as follows: 16 – Access Centre for Hastings & Prince Edward County Palliative Care Team 16 – Pregnancy Crisis Centre 26 - Belleville Children’s Aid 4 – Hastings Manor, and the Memorial Quilt 11 – Tyendenaga Home & Community 11 – Chernobyl Children’s Program – larger quilts. We encourage you to pack a lunch and come out and join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month. We have a number of kits ready to be quilted. Why not pick one up at the next meeting and practice your machine quilting. Call Jean Hopkins (967-0148) or Jane Jordan (967-6072) for more information. Committee Report Jane Koebel
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS INFORMATION
Volume 33 March 2008
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN
Once again this summer, several children will be arriving in the Quinte area from Belorussia for much needed fun and nutritious food to restore their bodies against the effects of radiation poisoning from the Chernobyl disaster. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they could pack a small quilt in their luggage along with new clothes and mementos of their holiday in Canada? Because their winters are much the same as ours, long lasting deep cold and snow, please consider making a quilt for one of the seventeen or so children expected this year. Many of you have been so generous in previous years and the children have appreciated the quilts beyond words. Could I request a slight change to the quilt project to include a flannel backing and to make a standard size of 40” or 50” wide by at least 60” long? I know Warm and Natural batting is a bit heavier than Polyester batting, but its warmth is superior to the poly. The extra weight of the quilt is included in the luggage limit. Knit toques and mitts for the children are especially needed and extras can be shipped by the Quinte Children of Chernobyl organization. Two of the summer children live in the nearby orphanage. The remaining orphans will likely never get the opportunity to come here, so extra quilts and winter wear could be sent to them. If more information is needed and I can help in any way, please call me Geri Logan at 613-395-0867 or email [email protected].
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BIRTHDAY SWAP 2008
This year we have 4 teams of 7 people. In December the sheets and labels are handed out to participants and the program starts in earnest in January. It will run January through May and then September and October, 2008.
Each month you bring a fat quarter (of the designated person’s choice) and that person gets 6 fat quarters. That fat quarter should have a label on it with your name on it so the birthday girl knows who has brought their fat quarter for the swap.
When it is your month, you do not bring in a fat quarter, but you receive 6 of them.
Your birthday month will not always - probably rarely - be your actual birth month, as to do that for all is impossible.
It is requested that you bring new fat quarters only.
Please note that it is requested that you DO NOT bring all the fat quarters for the year in at the beginning of the swap. Bring them monthly and if you can’t be at the meeting, please make arrangements to have a friend or someone else bring it in for you.
Hope you’ll join the fun.
2008 Co-ordinators are: Nancy Switzer 613-962-2614 [email protected] Sue Webb 613-399-5377
Trivia
Sent in by Barb Gannon
QUESTIONS: 1. What is a good "pressing" Technique to make your seams stronger? 2. In the early 1900's, professional quilters charged by the hour. True or false? 3. The clam shell design is thought to originate in what state? 4. What foot would you put on your machine if you were planning to do free motion quilting? 5. Any fabric that is cut not parallel to the grain of the fabric is called_________? 6. Percale is what type of fabric? 7. Should you trust the 1/4" marking on you sewing machine. 8. What angle do you cut your fabric to get a true bias binding cut? 9. What were the stock colours that Singer Featherweight machines came in? 10. If someone says they are doing outline quilting on their quilt, what do they mean by this term? 11. Who is the founder of the Quinte Quilters Guild? 12. Has the Quinte Quilters Guild always met at the Recreation Center on Pinnacle Street. 13. What year was the Quinte Quilters Guild started??
Look through the magazine to find the answers
Picton Fabric World
K0K 2T0
Geraldine Rorabeck -Proprietress
Phone: 1-613-476-6397Fax: 1-613-476-0182
Email: [email protected]
Mary Jane Bennett
Reiki Master
811-334 Dundas St. E.Belleville, OntarioK8N 5L8
613-962-7286
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Every day there are stories about towns and cities which are dealing with the difficulties of garbage. We can do our part by not paying into the waste created in the world by recycling our plates and cups into the blue boxes provided. Better yet, lug your mug to each meeting.
Take the same thoughts home with you to keep recycling going there.
There are many sites available for recycling things at home that you no longer want. (Of course, not fabric!)
Go to www.freecycle.ca, choose your area and join.
RECYLING WITHIN
THE GUILD
Taylor Sewing Centre Brockville’s Quilt Shop
7712 Kent Blvd., Brockville 342 -3153 1 -877-837-6140 www.taylorsewing.com
Guild members receive a 10% discount
• Hand-dyed wools • Thimbleberries • Batiks • “Gentler Times by
Tenderberry Stitches • Flannels & brights • Yarn Dyes • Quilt Books & patterns • Fabric kits • Needle Punch
Directions Highway 401 east to Brock-ville/Smithsfalls exit..north
over 401..left on Jeffer-son..right at the stop sign
onto Kent.. Bus tours Welcome
Check out our website for class schedules and new
products
THESE ARE THE GUILDS NEW CUPS, PINS AND FRIDGE MAGNETS. DON’T FORGET TO
BUY YOURS! Mug $7.50 Pin $5.00
Magnets .50 cents They will be on display at the meetings and the quilts show in 2008.
Volume 33 March 2008
REMINDER……
The Publicity Committee for the Quilt Show
would appreciate
donations of 6 inch squares
of fabric to make “ fridge magnets”.
(The fabric is folded, labeled with
quilt show information, and has a
strip of magnetic tape applied to the back.)
These will be distributed at
local shops and events to help advertise
the show.
The 6 inch squares can be given to
Lena Dearborn Colleen Ringham Brenda Blaind
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FORM A
(DO NOT LOSE!) A BOUQUET OF QUILTS 2008 REGISTRATION April 30 and May 1, 2008, 10:00 – 8:00 at Fun with Stitches PLEASE FILL IN FORM A AND BRING IT along with a copy of FORM B WHEN YOU DROP OFF YOUR QUILT FOR THE SHOW. YOU WILL NEED THIS FORM TO RETRIEVE YOUR QUILT AT THE END OF THE SHOW. Quilt owners name:_______________________ Name of the quilt:____________________________ Measurement: L______” W______”
Information for filling in Forms A and B 1 Please fill in 2 copies of Form B for each item you are entering in the show, and 1 of form A
2 One copy of Form B along with a photo of your entry must be submitted to the registration committee by the April 2 Guild meeting. If you are unable to take the photo yourself, there will be opportunities for you to have someone else take it for you at the Guild meeting in March or on the March 12th Quilt day at the Rec. Centre. This information will be used to create the Quilt label that will be attached to your show entry and to assign a show number to your entry.
3 You will submit Form A and the other copy of Form B with your quilt when you bring it in for the show (Apr. 30 or May 1). Form B will be attached to the back of your quilt and will remain there until your entry is returned to you after the show. Form A will be completed as you hand in your quilt. You will need Form A to get your quilt back on May 4 at 4:30.
FORM B DETAILS: *The choice of category – wall versus bed quilt designation is based on the quilter’s intention for the quilt’s use (baby quilts would fall into one of those categories). *Technique refers to the way the quilt was assembled – applique, paper pieced, fused etc. *Designer acknowledgement lists the pattern used, name of the designer, name of the pattern company. Example – Around the Block by Lydia Quigley for the Rabbit Factory. *Quilter acknowledgement names the person who quilted the quilt if different from the maker. Example – machine quilted by----------. *Tell us about your quilt. Please include information such as for whom the quilt was made, what made the quilt special to you, something new that you tried or learned, or other information that you think people would be interested in knowing about your entry.
1 Note: All entries MUST HAVE A 5” HANGING SLEEVE SEWN ONTO THEM with the exception of wearables and some home décor items.
DROP-OFF
WILL BE AT THE FUN WITH STITCHES STORE ON Wed. April 30 and Thurs, May 1
10:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Incoming Quilts Outgoing Quilts
Received by (name):
Returned by (name):
Received by (signature):
Returned by (signature):
Owner’s Signature:
Owner’s signature:
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FORM B
BOUQUET OF QUILTS 2008 REGISTRATION 1 Copy of Form B along with a photo of your entry must be received by the registration Committee by Apr. 2/08. Type of Entry: ____Wall Quilt – hand or machine quilted (must have a 5” hanging sleeve) ____Bed Quilt – hand or machine quilted (must have a 5” hanging sleeve) ____Wearable (includes purses, bags, totes, hats, jackets, vests etc.) ____Home décor (includes table runners, placemats, tea cozy etc. and must have a 5” hanging sleeve where applicable). ____Challenge: Please circle one. (Challenges must have a 5 “ hanging sleeve attached.) Seasons Faces Round Robin with a Twist Block of the Month Title of the Piece:_______________________________________________ Member Name:_______________________________ Phone number: __________
Size of Quilt in inches: length______width____ Photo included □ Techniques used:______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Designer acknowledgement:_______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Quilter Acknowledgement:__________________________________________________ Tell us about your entry:___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Quilt for sale? Yes, Price?_____________ No____ Member Signature:_______________________________ Date:__________________
You will need a 2nd copy of Form B and a Form A when you drop off your quilt entries on April 30 and May 1.
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GUILD “STRETCH AND STRENGTH” CHALLENGE REDUCED!
As of the February Guild meeting, members will no longer be required to help with the removal of tables and chairs. This has been physically challenging for many of our members and we are delighted that the Rec.Centre has agreed to resume this task on our behalf for a minimal fee. In light of the different seating arrangements required from meeting to meeting it was agreed by the Executive that the set-up would still be handled by willing members at large under the direction of the Program Committee who will arrive early to co-ordinate their requirements for the evening. The Show and Tell, Friendship Quilts, Birthday Swap, Block of the Month, Library, Door Prize and Social Committees will continue to co-ordinate their functions which from time to time will include the assistance of other members. This new arrangement is welcomed and will be of special importance to many of our out-of-town members who will be able to get home a lot earlier now.
York Heritage Guild’s 2008 Program
Hello fellow Guild members: As you heard this past year, I’m a member of the YHQG and plan on driving up to North York for some of their meetings. In case you are interested in joining me, the guest fee is $7/person and a small donation for gas is all it takes to get you there. I have room for five ladies in my van. We leave at ~ 5:00 p.m., from the Tim Horton’s parking lot at Hwy 401/Glen Miller Road (across from Holiday Inn – jet plane on pedestal), stop ½ way for a quick bite and arrive at the meeting around 7:10. The meetings end around 9:30 – 9:45 p.m. and we’re back in Trenton around 11:00 p.m. If you’d like to join me for one of these evenings please call ASAP and book your spot. If you have to cancel please be considerate and give me a couple days notice. If the weather is awful I won’t be driving up. 2008 April 15 Carol Taylor www.caroltaylorquilts.com Pittsford, New York Sew Many Quilts – retrospective of her 475 quilts she has made since ‘93 Marion Peters [email protected]
Well, here it is 2008....We have four new members so far this year. They are Michele Seraphim, Isabel Wilson, Pam Cathrae and Julie Bamlet. these ladies have to be dedicated quilters to come out and join our group on nights that the weather was absolutely crappy. Welcome aboard ladies. If anyone notices any corrections to be made with regards to name address etc. just let me know and I will adjust them. We are gearing up for our quilt show in May and by the sound of the plans it will be a smashing success. We want to have something in the show from everyone so don't be shy, take a leap. Everyone of our members (beginners and long time quilters) is important to us and we would love to display your work.
We are trying to shift some of our newsletters to e-mail or downloading from our web site. If you don't have a computer don't worry we will still be producing the paper copies for those who want to receive the Quintessential Quilter that way. Our 2008 activities and programs are being lined up and it looks like there will be something for everyone to enjoy and participate in. If there is something you don't understand or missed just ask, we are here to please.
Barb, Mary and Joyce
MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
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LOOK INTO THE PAST…
As Past President I have been asked to put out an appeal to other past presidents, secretaries and other members who have taken a very active interest in our Guild since its inception in 1989. I am looking for anything that depicts the growth of our very vibrant group, especially photographs. Many of our previous Presidents and other executive members are still active within the Guild and if you have been storing items that could be included in the official archives I would love to hear from you. Past President Barb Gannon is developing a recognition event for 2009, our 20th anniversary. Any special items we can locate for possible inclusion in this celebration would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you. Lesley Hancock
RECEIPE
Date Sandwich Cookies
Preheat oven to 350° Cookies: 1 C Brown sugar 2/3 C Shortening 1/2 tsp Vanilla 1 Egg 1 C Flour (all purpose) 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1.2 tsp Salt 1-1/2 C Oatmeal Cream brown sugar and shortening together. Add vanilla and beat well. Combine dry ingredients ad add to creamed mixture. Beat until smooth. Roll out to 1/8” thickness and cut with cookie cutter. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes at 350°. Cool before spreading date filling. Date Filling: 1-1/2 C dates (chopped) 1/2 C White sugar 1/2 C water Combine in saucepan and cook on medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (15 minutes). Cool before making cookie sandwiches.
110 North Front Street
Belleville, On 613-966-4715
www.funwithstitches.com Quilting Fabric, Notions,
Books & Patterns Quilting Classes
Janome & Babylock Sewing Machines &
Sergers Custom Quilting Service
Hastings Manor Memorial quilt being presented
LIBRARY BOOKS
The following library books are MISSING!! Have you seen them? The fact that they are missing was determined by a thorough audit by the library committee and we would really like to see them come back to the fold. The books have a stamp on the inside cover which identifies them as Quinte Quilters Guild property (which is you). Celtic Quilting - Gail Hawthorn The Country Lily Quilt - Benner & Pallman Easy 4 Patch Quilting - Stauffer & Hatch Flawless Hand Quilting—Rodales Successful Quiltiing Learn to Machine Quilt in Just one Weekend—Marti Mitchell Quilt in a day—Grandmothers Garden Quilt—Eleanor Burns Quilted Diamonds 2—Linda Franze The Quilters Apprentice (Pocket book Novel) - Jennifer Chiaverini Stained Glass Quilts—Schwartz & Seifert Ultimate Rotary Cutting Refrence—Martin The Visual Dance—Joen Wolfram A New Twist in Triangles—Mary Sue Suit Attic Windows—Diana Leone Quilts, Quilts, Quilts—The Complete Guide to Quilt Making—Diana McCLun & Laura Nownes Snippet Sensations—Cindy Walters Please contact your library committee if you know anything about these missing books. Check your stash and if you find it, please just bring it back to the library table at the next meeting. Thanks Jane Jordan Donna De Ming Pat Gadsby
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TRIVIA ANSWERS ANSWERS: 1. Press the seams to one side. 2. False, they charged by the number of spools of thread they used. 3. The Cape Cod area of Massachusetts. 4. A darning foot. 5. A bias cut. 6. A cotton dress fabric that is finely woven. 7. No. Always check first and then adjust in any way it takes to get a 1/4" seam. 8. 45 degree angle. 9. Black, white or beige. Black being the most common. 10. The quilting is done 1/4 " from a seam in pieced quilts and around the edge of appliqued quilts. 11. Ruth Brown 12. No, they originally met at Ruth Brown’s shop Thimble Treasures, until the groups size became too large to meet at her shop. 13. The guild was formally founded in September, 1989.
CANADIAN COMFORT AND REMEMBERANCE PROJECT—SILVER CROSS MOTHER QUILT
I received an update from Ted and Jane Guthrie on February 26/08 and they are indicating that it is possible that a Silver Cross mother being chosen for 2008 will have a quilt already, so keep your fingers crossed. In the interim I will continue to do the quilt top(s) with the blocks given. The need for quilts for this project will be ongoing as long as our troops are in Afghanistan and I would hope that as members of a guild located near a Canadian Forces Base we can continue to support this effort to comfort family members who have lost a loved one in the war. Kathleen Pollock kgpollock@reztel,net 613-477-10396
Volume 33 March 2008 Page 14 The Quintessetial Quilter
Judie Bellingham BellaOnline's Quilting Editor
Unfinished Objects - UFO's Quilters Take
Heart - UFO's are a Positive Learning Experience
One of the oldest and sometimes controversial conundrums that face quilters and crafters in general, is the fact that not all projects commenced are eventually completed. Just Google your way through the net and you’ll see many opinions offered, on whether crafters should complete every project undertaken. Have you noticed how many UFO workshops are being offered in quilting shops led by a tutor? The idea is that you bring your UFO, they supply the motivation and expertise and not only that, they charge you a fee for the privilege. Remember, this fee is additional to the original class fee you would have paid in the first place. I must admit, I’ve been quilting for 30 years or more and my opinion about UFO’s has morphed along with my abilities and skills in the art of patchworking and quilting. But lately, especially in the past 4 years or so, I’ve developed what I believe is the stress free and time saving attitude to unfinished projects. In fact I don’t even call them UFO’s any more. I like to refer them as Works in Progress. I recently participated in a rather animated conversation with 5 other quilters about UFO’s. The majority of the quilters in that group felt a sense of guilt and almost shame about the projects that remained unfinished in their respective sewing areas. One quilter said “I haven’t as many UFO’s as I thought I might have. I’m going to spend another year getting through them, then I can start on all the lovely things I’m dying to do. Another quilter stated “I’ve made a tally of my UFO’s and I’m down to 28. I simply can’t let myself get interested in anything else until I knock this number down to single figures”. I was truly horrified, and had to try very hard not to show it. The first quilter’s comment about dying to make lovely things was very poignant I thought. Let me tell you a true story. About 4 years ago I was diagnosed with a rather rare form of cancer, which has currently no known cure. I was immediately hospitalized and placed on an 8 month regime of chemotherapy, with a view to Stem Cell harvesting, a Bone Marrow Transplant, and hopefully a prolonged existence here on earth.
About a week after the diagnosis, and feeling very sorry for myself, it occurred to me that I had a bucket load of UFO’s sitting in my sewing area. My immediate thought was “I must finish everything”. So for about two weeks I set forth, when capable of sewing, busying myself with the task of completing some 20 or so UFO’s. About a fortnight later, one afternoon as I was attempting to complete a project I didn’t like at all, a thought hit me right between the eyes!!! I realized that this “finish everything off” attitude was the most defeatist attitude of all time. I had reasoned that given my current circumstances, completing my unfinished projects, tidying up my life (especially my sewing room) was the right thing to do, thus having everything neat and tidy for what might be ……… I was amazed that my optimistic up-beat happy-go-lucky nature had been completely squashed. I made a cup of tea (always works in a crisis!) and gave myself a severe talking to. I then made a decision which turned out to be a fairly important one for me. I decided to gather all my UFO’s together and carefully and critically study each one. Did I really want to finish this project? This was the question that I asked when studying each project. Interestingly, after looking at each one, I decided that I didn’t want to finish any them. After all I suppose that’s why they were there in the first place; if the project had been one I enjoyed, I probably would have finished it ages ago. (A bit of logic here). I needed to put a positive slant on my UFO's. So I studied each UFO and wrote down what I had learnt from each project. To my delight and amazement, every single project that I had abandoned, had actually given me a positive learning experience. If nothing else, I’d certainly learnt not to make that project again, but I also learnt about good techniques and not so good techniques, what worked and what didn’t. Even though these projects were never going to be completed, I had taken some positive learning and knowledge from each and every project I had commenced. My UFO's turned out to be a way for me to learn and improve my skills as a patchworker. So, I was feeling good about my UFO'S, but now.....what to do with them?
Please lug a mug to meetings
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RUSSIAN QUILT SHOW IN AILSA CRAIG
(REPORTED BY JOSIE DUNN) It is early in the morning. The Weather Channel is telling anybody who would listen that it is very foggy between Belleville and London. And there has been an accident on 407 and a major tie-up on 401 both in eastbound lanes. And my first class is at 2:00 pm. To make matters worse, I noticed a dashboard light go on, so a stop at Belleville Toyota was required. Not an auspicious start to the day, but I made it to Ailsa Craig in plenty of time to have lunch before my first class. My B&B room wasn’t quite ready - no mattress for the bed. My first class was making a Russian rug. The instructor spoke virtually no English so with the use of pantomime (and my very poor Ukrainian) we got busy and learned how to make rugs using scraps of fabric, a 35 cm square of muslin and needle and thread. The samples the instructor had were exquisite, and of many designs and fabrics. She said she did not use a pattern; the ideas were in her head and she simply put them together that way. We found that the method was very simple, once we got a few of the scraps of fabric folded the right way and stitched down in round circles; the work was pretty much free-hand. ! After this class there was time to head to the exhibits before having a bite to eat and the next event. I wish you could all have seen the display of quilts! They were of all sizes and colours, some with pieces no more than half and inch in size. A few were almost “North American” but most of them were quite free flowing in design. Visitors to the show were given a ballot to vote for their favourite quilt. How to choose?!? I eventually voted for a triptic called “Peace and War”. You may be able to see it on on-line at Cotton-by-Post- Winning Quilts. The evening began with a slide show about the work that Russian quilters are producing. This was given in English but unfortunately, the sound system in the church that evening was not the best and I couldn’t read the slides and don’t understand the language well enough to give any kind of synopsis. The photographs of quilts and artists were outstanding. The second part of the evening was a fashion show, and the designers joined the models in parading their fashions. The flavour was definitely Russian, very well done and many beautiful designs. Oh yes, my camera batteries were dead (2 sets), so no photos. When I got back to the B&B I was greeted with the news that I had a bed, complete with mattress and linens, and after a cup of coffee with the hosts it was bed time. After breakfast the next morning, my first class of the day was Russian doll making. Again, the instructor spoke little English, but thankfully one of the other Russian women came in and translated while the instructor told us about the traditions associated with doll making. These dolls were made by women and girls of all ages. They were respected and well cared for - e.g., if a girl took good care of her dolls it was considered certain she would be a good wife and mother. Somehow, the traditions were passed on through the worst of the Communist years and there is now a new surge of interest. The translator left and we started making dolls. No needle is required, only cloth, a bit of wadding, and strong thread. We made a woman and baby, a girl, a bird, an angel and a finger puppet rabbit. By the end of the morning we had laughed ourselves silly and everyone had a thoroughly good time.
I had a quick lunch and went back to the display building for another look at (read - drool over) the quilts and, of course, to spend some money. Then on to class #3 - Positive-Negative quilt. This was definitely challenging (to me) as there were no measurements given; all we got was the background piece and how to divide it, and the approximate size of the middle piece. Then we got the design showing where the two colours were to go and told to go to it. I managed to get the first section done and had a good start on the second section, but my pieces definitely need to be reworked so the seams are made to lie better - mine are so lumpy! We really got the message in this class that we do not need to feel constrained by “the right way” to make a quilt. The sample is the most gorgeous thing imaginable. To see some of the events and what we made go to Cotton-By-Post - Fabrics & Notions, scroll down to and select pictures of the week. Although I had originally planned to head home after this class, by noon I had decided to stay over another night, so had time to go back to have yet another look at the quilts, spend a bit more money, and have supper. I was now thoroughly exhausted and was in bed early. The next day the trip home was uneventful; I waved to my daughter and her family as I went through Toronto but didn’t stop. What a great two days I had just spent! Ailsa Craig and Cotton-by-Post will be hosting East African quilters in October 2008 - watch for the announcement and plan to go! Cotton-by-Post did a spectacular job of hosting the Russian Quilt Show and I have no doubt that 2008's event will be just as great. Josie Dunn
Twenty-eight members of the Russian Quilters Association were displaying their works and word was out that it was an eye-popping show. The word had travelled so far that quilters from as far away as Maine and Utah came to see something they figured they might never see again.
An article in the London Free Press noted that there are quilters who want to make copies or variations of things they see and others that want to be original. The Russian quilters’ works are definitely original, and definitely art. It was awesome.
"There's no government money in this cultural exchange," said Smalley. "It's a private venture all the way."
"They don't use patterns and they don't repeat designs. And they use a variety of materials. Everything here is one-of-a-kind."
The Russians, led by Larissa Denisova, association president, Russian Quilters Association
An exhibition of 141 art quilts by members of the Russian Quilters Association. 28 members of the Association joined Larissa
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Dear Fellow Quilters:
The Common Thread Quilt Guild in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada would like to extend an invitation to you and your friends to attend our sixth biennial quilt show entitled Threads That Bind Through Time, from May 9th to 11, 2008.
We are very excited to be displaying more than 200 quilts made by our members, from miniatures to bed-size, as well as wearable art and art quilts. Visitors will be invited to vote for their favourites and ribbons will be awarded on Sunday.
In addition to the display of quilts, this year’s show will include the following special exhibits:
Merchants Mall
Quilt Challenges
The quilt show will take place at the
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa.
This venue is wheelchair accessible and provides ample free parking for both cars and buses. There is a restaurant on the premises and the nearby Billings Bridge Shopping Mall features fast food eateries, along with a good selection of shops.
Daily admission will be $8.00 and a 3 day pass is $10.00.
For more details as the show approaches, please visit our website at www.commonthread.on.ca or contact us by email:
[email protected] [email protected]
PATCHWORKERS
Patchworkers are a different breed, The things we hope for, the things we need, We wish for fabric to finish that row, We sometimes
wish our guests would go.
We wish all day for that time to be That special time - that time for ME.
Each needle is threaded, the colours arrayed, Scissors and pattern have been carefully laid.
Now we relax, this is our pleasure -
Stitching this piece of soon-to-be- treasure We always ignore that mental warning - Stitching all
night makes it rough in the morning.
But times' unimportant, we don't heed the clocks, We just need fabric and a sewing box.
Our project awaits us, now we proceed, This must be Heaven - what more do we need!
Author Unknown.
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More happy Quilto winners
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Hanging Sleeves Presented by Phyllis Sawyer and reported by Carol Peterson.
Permanent Sleeve: (Before the binding is added.) Cut a piece of fabric (single layer) that matches the back of the quilt 5 ½ inches wide and longer that the width of the quilt. Turn in one end. Place the sleeve about ¾ inch from the side of the quilt. Machine sew the sleeve onto the top of the quilt using a scant ¼ inch seam until you are almost at the end. As you reach the end of the quilt and can see how long the sleeve needs to be, cut it off, turn in the end and finish sewing the sleeve to the top of the quilt, stopping the sleeve about ¾ inch from the edge. When the binding is added it will cover the line of stitches and be permanently in place. Turn up the bottom edge of the sleeve ¼ inch and hand sew it into place leaving ¼ inch of ease so that the quilt will hang straight. Non-Permanent Sleeve: (After the binding is added.) Cut a piece of fabric (single layer) that matches the back of the quilt 5 ½ inches wide and longer that the width of the quilt. Turn in one end. Press ¼ inch under on the two sides. Hand sew the sleeve to the top until you are almost at the end. As you reach the end of the quilt and can see how long the sleeve needs to be, cut it off, turn in the end and finish sewing the sleeve to the top of the quilt. Hand sew the bottom edge of the sleeve to the quilt making sure that you allow some ease so that the quilt hangs straight. Alternate Method: (before or after the binding is added.) Instead of using a single layer of fabric cut the fabric 11 inches wide, turn in the ends and sew to form a tube. Turn inside out and hand sew to the quilt as above These sleeves can be removed after being used, saved, and used again when needed. You can also sew on the sleeve tube with the scant 1/4” as above but before the binding goes on to make it a permanent sleeve on your quilt. When you display your quilts, it is very important to evenly distribute the weight over the width so that it does not distort or damage the textile. 100% cotton muslin is a fine choice to make any sleeve, but some may want to make a matching sleeve the same as the backing fabric. The exposure of the sleeve to the wooden dowel over time will eventually cause the cotton to deteriorate and it will have to be replaced. This is the same reason that your sleeve should be made to completely encase the wooden dowel so that the wood never touches your quilt; the sleeve can deteriorate and be replaced, but damage to your quilt will be heartbreaking! TIP: If you baste a quarter inch fold on the side of the sleeve which will face the quilt frames when hung before you sew the sleeve on the quilt, you can then remove the basting and it “pouches” out to prevent distortion of your quilt when hung.
Fun was had by all who attended the Breast Cancer Pillow Day at Fun with Stitches in January 2008. Barb, in particular was very cheery. Irma and Lorrie show off the many bags completed during our day . Check with Linda Meyette for the next sewing day .
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FEATURED QUILTER JUDY GARDEN
We are very pleased that Judy Garden has agreed to be featured at our quilt show to be held May 3-4, 2008. Judy is a member of our guild, and – in addition to being a very talented quilt maker, teacher and artist - has been making a name for herself in the national and international quilt world. Her quilt “Deft Delft, completely designed and made by Judy, was the subject of a book entitled “Dutch Treat”, which she had published as a guide to
making the 196-block hand-appliquéd quilt. Not surprisingly, it won the “Viewers’ Choice” award at our last quilt show. More recently, her quilt “Camelot”, another reverse-applique masterpiece, has been taking home a number of awards. It won a third place ribbon in appliqué at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas – the world’s largest annual quilt show, in 2005, a first place ribbon for appliqué at the Quilters Heritage Celebration in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2006, first prize at Quilt Canada for “Excellence for Bed Quilt”, and in Nashville, Tennessee in August 2006, Camelot won the best of Show award. A smaller version, entitled ‘Pendragon’ won first place at Quilt Canada for “Excellence for Traditional Small Wallquilt”. Judy’s quilt “Camelot” has also been featured on the cover of the November 2007 issue of Quilters Newsletter Magazine, and is currently one of the finalists in the “$100,000 Quilting Challenge” magazine competition. (The winning quilt will be announced in the first issue of the 2008 $100,000 Quilting Challenge, on sale March 25, 2008.) Our members will recall Judy’s trunk show at the Guild meeting in January 2006, where the scope of her quilting talents was displayed for our enjoyment.
QUILD ANNUAL RETREAT—CAMP WAUPOOS The Guild’s annual retreat to the county is now booked for Sept 12 through 14th, 2008. Contact Nancy Switzer to sign up for this fun time! The cost is minimal, you bring the foods you want to eat and share in some meals. Okay, so a little housework at the end but a weekend for sewing (or whatever your heart desires) when and if you want is what it is all about. The fall weather usually cooperates for bug free enjoyment of the outside area as well. Nancy Switzer 613-962-2614 or [email protected]
The Quinte Quilters’ Guild Presents
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 4, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come and celebrate the joy of
quilting! Illustrating the evolution of quilting - from traditional bed quilts to artistic wall art to unique elegant and casual
clothing!
Large and Small Quilts Textile Artworks Merchants’ Mall
Wearables Display Silent Auction
Tea/Lunch Room
Featured Quilter—Judy Garden
Quinte Curling Club 246 Bridge Street West
Belleville, Ontario
(directions are available on our website) www.quintequiltersguild.ca
