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The Devine QuiltersP.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
April 2014 Newsletter
From the Studio:Can you believe how fast this year is passing? We are beginning to see signs of Spring!!! I
have my garden planned and I’m ready to plant as soon as this weather levels out. The Sewing and Quilting Expo in Atlanta was wonderful for those of us who attended. The
classes were small enough that everyone could work. Lots of new techniques were learned and the contribution to the economy of Atlanta was significant.
The QSC Spring meeting is this weekend. Congratulate yourselves as we bring home a grant to work with over the next year. We can already see progress with this as you continue to pin quilts before meetings and our charity quilt count goes up. Now, we just need to find ways to introduce others to this fabulous art of quilting. Hopefully we will see some new faces during the Strings Workshop that Stephanie is teaching April 5th. Check with Pam Kohel for information on the workshop and the scholarships that are available.
Stay dry and keep your stitches even,Joyce Greer – President of Devine Quilters
Bring to the April 7 meeting: (6pm: social time and pin basting Charity Quilts; 6:30pm: demo; 7-9pm: meeting)
Wear your DQ name tag Completed Block of the Month and $1for the block drawing Show and tell Any Charity tops/quilts
______________________________________________________________________Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice PresidentJoyce Greer Pam Kohel Donna Royson776-5801 788-3358 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Secretary Newsletter EditorPat Harwell Beth Karr 735-1289 699-6577 [email protected] [email protected]
Membership Charity Programs Immediate Past PresidentPat Whittle Ann Maletic Sue Spillane791-0159 782-5401 957-7563whittle4@ bellsouth.net [email protected] [email protected]
Demo Coordinator Block of the Month Coordinator . Jodi SpillaneTBD 781-5560. [email protected]
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Programs
April's program will be an exciting trunk show by two very talented members of our guild, Anita Bowen and Stephanie Alexander. Our newer members may not know the talents of these quilters. I am looking forward to being inspired and to learning more about fellow members through their quilts.
Some of Nikki Ransom’s recommended websites to check out, from her presentation at the March meeting:
Craftsy.com—classes; many are free. Purchased ones stay with you to rewatch.CreativeGrids.com—videos on how to use their rulersPinterest.comBlogs: blogger.com, blogspot.com, etc.YouTubeMissouri Star Quilt CompanyGenexquilters.comQuiltville.com
Demos @ 6:30pm
Our demo for the April meeting will be done by Beth Stewart-Ozark. She will amaze us as she shows how she did the ‘Bursts’ on the quilt we saw during the March meeting. Demo starts at 6:30…..See you then!! --Joyce
Block of the Month
The March BOM generated about 25 blocks. They were won by Shirley Johnson and Nancy Aydlett.
The block for the April meeting is attached in this email for those who didn’t get a copy at the meeting.
The Mystery clues for “Run for the Border” by Debbie Caffrey came in just after March’s meeting and the fabric requirements were emailed to paid participants--Jodi
Devine Quilters’ Guild Challenge 2014: Inspiration from Paintings
Participants are to take inspiration from the paintings listed on the slip of paper they draw from the basket. Take the colors, or forms, or whatever catches your imagination about the painting you are given and make it into a quit.
The quilt must measure at least 20 inches on any side and no more than 48 inches on any side. The quilts are due at the November meeting. I am very excited to see the results of everyone’s inspiration.
I will have more slips of paper with paintings listed at the next few meetings in case you did not attend the February meeting. Try a new technique, stretch your creativity, but most of all Have Fun! ---Pam
Membership
New member: Sue Kuhn
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Renewals: Jennifer Amor Gail Jeffcoat Diane Ries
Charity Quilts Update
20 gorgeous quilts were handed over to the staff at The Palmetto Children's Shelter for the children there who are there during the trauma of their young lives. Another almost 20 quilts are underway with about 12 of those ready as 'kits' (tops, batting and backing) awaiting quilting. Come join us with any part of the process you would like to contribute. The Quilters of South Carolina have granted us funds for plenty of batting. We have a reasonable supply of material for tops and backing. Anyone interested in gathering to work together at predetermined times - let's name a time and get it done! Talk with Ann Maletic, 782-5401.
Minutes for the March 3, 2014 Meeting
Prior to Devine Quilters business meeting Pam Kohel introduced our speaker, Nikki Ransom. Nikki’s presentation was “Quilter Resources on the Internet.” Show and Tell followed the presenta-tion.
Business meeting was called to order by President Joyce Greer at 8:20pm. One guest in atten-dance. A motion to approve Minutes of the February meeting as published in the February Devine Newsletter was made by Jodi Spillane. Motion was approved by voice vote.
Committee Reports:Treasurer: Geri Smith—Charity: Ann Maletic,--Palmetto Place representatives picked out quilts they felt would be special for each of their 20 residents. Newsletter: Beth Karr-- If any member would like to send in articles or announcements for the newsletter please submit by the 20th of the month.Membership: Pat Whittle-- Absent, no report.Block of the Month: Jodi Spillane-- Blocks for March were won by Shirley Johnson and Nancy Ay-dlett . Patterns have not yet arrived for the Mystery Quilt.Audit: The Audit is complete and will be reported to the Executive Board later in March. After meeting with the Board, results will be presented to full membership.By-Laws Committee: Bernadette Houghton, Chair. Beth Stuart-Ozark; Ann Maletic; Teresa Lav-erne; and Judy Carroll. Committee will be meeting March 22.Programs: Pam Kohel,--correction on Program Schedule, October 2014, Hoffman Challenge, not Hancock. Devine Sew Free Day, June 7th, 2014 Greenhill Baptist Church. Bring dish to share and a canned good for the church pantry. No other cost.
Announcements:Devine Strings Workshop, April 5, 2014 at Greenhill Baptist Church. One Loose Thread (OLT) is sponsoring 5 “new quilter” scholarships to attend the Workshop. “New Quilter” must be accompa-nied by a paid Devine member. To apply for Scholarship contact Pam Kohel.
President Greer adjourned meeting at 8:40pm. Next meeting April 7, 2014
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Future Programs 2014
May 5: Karen Conley will give a trunk show of the beautiful quilts she made as a certified Judy Niemeyer quilt teacher. She will have patterns and fabric for sale.
June 2: Speakers from our Charities will speak about the people their organizations represent
June 7 (Sat.) Sew Free Sew Day at Greenhill Baptist Church, West Columbia. Bring dish to share and a canned good for the church pantry. No other cost.
July 7: Mini workshops with Judy Carroll, Beth Karr, and Nancy AydlettAugust 4: The Pizza Ladies, Patti and Cindy, will give a trunk show and sell fabric,
patterns, and rulers.September 8: Flea Market! Rent a table and sell some of the things you bought and don’t
know what to do with and don’t want to donate. Also, a table of donated items members make and donate to contribute to the guild.
October 6: Donna Royson will tell us about her journey to becoming a certified Quilt in Day teacher and the Hoffman Challenge quilts
November 3: Guild Challenge quilts presentedDecember 1: Christmas potluck dinner and stocking making for the Children’s Hospital
Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month (second Monday for July and September 2013) at 7:00 pm (social hour and demos begin at 6pm) at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at
the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
Other Quilt Related Activities
Note to members: If you would like to see a quilting-related event posted in the newsletter, please give Beth Karr the following details in writing at the guild meeting or by email: name of event; date(s); sponsor or host; location, hyperlink. Events held prior to the newsletter’s emailing will not be included.
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