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Big Cypress Whispers

July 2016

Inside This Issue

1 June Mtg Minutes

2 Grandparents Camp

3 Collage of Show N

Tell

6 Show Case Charity

Donation Raffle Quilt

7 Upcoming Events

12 July Birthdays

12 Member Highlights

13 Reminders

13 Tips & Notes

14 Block of the Month

– Modern

14 Runner of the

Month

14 Mystery Quilt

15 Modern Quilting

Blocks 17 Calendar of Events

Meeting Minutes

The new logo is awaiting final approval from the Recreation Department. Then we will be able to use the new logo. Each chapter will be given a USB stick with the logo for easy access.

Market Place 2018 will be held as planned. We need a Representative from Big Cypress. Please think about volunteering for this position.

The Villages does not like us to call our Spring sale a garage sale. So we are collecting ideas for a new name, please submit any ideas to Dottie Myers.

The idea of taking in more members was tabled until October.

Prayers are need for several of our chapter member, Kathleen Grams, Sue Ellard, and Diane Basque. Please keep each othese members in your thoughts and prayers.

To access the new website go to the QGOTV.com Your email address is you id and your password is your last name.

Carol Patton was not in attendance so we have no update on the October Retreat.

Don’t forget to purchase you Raffle tickets for the Marketplace quilt. The ticket are a book of 6 for $5.00.

We had no updates from Nancy Buettner, Debbie Bookman, or CJ Barry. Debbie’s modern block of the month will continue in August. The other two are set to begin in the fall.

We are still working on the Honor Flight Quilts. The next flight is early September so please keep working on these quilts.

We had three birthday in June. Happy birthday to Debbie Bookman, Brenda Severa, and Patty Cross.

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Meeting Minutes

DON’T FORGET THE ALL DAY SEW-IN AT MANATEE THIS THURSDAY (tomorrow). It will run from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m. You do not have to stay the full time you can also leave and come back. We are planning on everyone bringing a salad for lunch or something to share. We will order something for dinner. So pack up your projects and come join the group for a day of fun and sewing. This is a good time to work on an UFO. See you there.

Grandparents Camp will be held at: Manatee Rec Center

Set up room: 9:00 AM Will start at: 10:00 AM Monday July 11th Monday July 25th

We will be making pillow cases again this year.

We are hoping to have at least 1 member per 2 students.

We will also need sewing machines if any one would bring theirs for the kids to use.

More information will be forthcoming as time gets nearer.

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Collage of Show N Tells

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Show Case Charity Donation Raffle Quilt

“Dressed to the Nines”

Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 All proceeds to benefit the Hospice House of The Villages

And The Villages Honor Flight Network

The Quilt was pieced together by the Quilting B’s Chapter Of the Quilting Guild of The Villages

And Quilted by Linda Spence, Fat Cat Quilter.

The pattern is from Quilters’ Newsletter, October 2003

Appraised value is $3,450 by Teddy Pruett, Certified Quilt Appraiser

Drawing will be Saturday, January 28, 2017

At 3:00 PM At Savannah Center

For more information contact Karen Pekkanen at [email protected] or 330-980-0565

mailto:[email protected]

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Upcoming Quilting Events:

July 2nd: Art Quilt Bee with Kat Campau, Fiber Artist of Khaki Quilting Chapter. This is an activity-driven series of get-togethers where you can work on Art Quilt techniques. If you would like to join contact Kat at [email protected]. Meets the first and third Saturdays at Captiva Rec Center from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.

July 3rd: Sundays at Sterling A large bright room with plenty of space to pin baste a large quilt, or just to sew and socialize. Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:50 PM at Sterling Heights.

July 5th: QGOTV Meeting; Christmas in July Come in and view Christmas Quilts, decorations and other Christmas-themed creations made by our members.. Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Laurel Manor.

July 6th: Flight of Fantasy:Fish/The Color of the Seahorse with Linda K Krause, Fiber Artist of Khaki Quilting Chapter. Wednesday, July 6th: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Rohan Recreation Center. Cost: Price $65.00 Price includes Standard Fish Kit. Seahorse and Master Kit upgrades will be available. Background material is NOT includes. Hand-painted background will be available for purchase. Bring your own lunch. (Class size limited to 30) Payment is due at time of registration.


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July 9th: Christmas Tree Wall Hanging by Diane Penci. Class 2 of 2 Participants will piece tree in sections, then combine to create a lovely wall hanging that can be decorated/embellished in personal ways. Saturday, July 9th: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Eisenhower Recreation Center. Cost: Price $15.00 –Add $6.00 for pattern needed to be ordered by June 1

st. Optional Honey

Baked Lunch $12.00 Pattern Required: Cindi Edgerton: Wall-Hanging Christmas Tree: “A Little Shorter Tall Tree” (Class size limited to 12) Payment is due at time of registration.

July 10th: Sundays at Sterling A large bright room with plenty of space to pin baste a large quilt, or just to sew and socialize. Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:50 PM at Sterling Heights.

July16th: Art Quilt Bee with Kat Campau, Fiber Artist of Khaki Quilting Chapter. This is an activity-driven series of get-togethers where you can work on Art Quilt techniques. If you would like to join contact Kat at [email protected]. Meets the first and third Saturdays at Captiva Rec Center from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.

July 17th: Sundays at Sterling A large bright room with plenty of space to pin baste a large quilt, or just to sew and socialize. Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:50 PM at Sterling Heights.


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July 24th: Sundays at Sterling A large bright room with plenty of space to pin baste a large quilt, or just to sew and socialize. Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:50 PM at Sterling Hieghts.

July 31st: Sundays at Sterling A large bright room with plenty of space to pin baste a large quilt, or just to sew and socialize. Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:50 PM at Sterling Heights.

August 1st: Quilt Show Entry Forms. Due Sept 26, 2016 by 5:00 PM

August 2nd: QGOTV Meeting; Ice Cream Social Come on down and enjoy the fun. Surprise Entertainment, Class Sign-ups, 50/50 and prizes. No Show-N-Tells. Tuesday 1:30 -3: 20 PM at Sea Breeze Manor.

August 6th: Art Quilt Bee with Kat Campau, Fiber Artist of Khaki Quilting Chapter. This is an activity-driven series of get-togethers where you can work on Art Quilt techniques. If you would like to join contact Kat at [email protected]. Meets the first and third Saturdays at Captiva Rec Center from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.


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August 7th: Sundays at Sterling A large bright room with plenty of space to pin baste a large quilt, or just to sew and socialize. Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:50 PM at Sterling Heights.


August 20th: Art Quilt Bee with Kat Campau, Fiber Artist of Khaki Quilting Chapter. This is an activity-driven series of get-togethers where you can work on Art Quilt techniques. If you would like to join contact Kat at [email protected]. Meets the first and third Saturdays at Captiva Rec Center from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.

August 21st: Sundays at Sterling A large bright room with plenty of space to pin baste a large quilt, or just to sew and socialize. Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:50 PM at Sterling Heights.


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A 30 day notice is required for cancellation and refund of class fees. Check your emails at least every couple days for updates on the status of upcoming classes and any closures. Peg T. heads up the In-House classes and Kris L. sets the schedule for visiting artists. Remember ALL fees for classes MUST be paid to Sarah Dudak, Program Rep at least 2 weeks prior to the class. Receipts will be given. Checks should be payable to QGOTV.

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July Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Mary James and Ann Macauley

Members’ Highlights:

Mary James

I am a native New Englander. Most of my career was spent teaching from the preschool level through grade 6. My quilt life started 35+ years ago . . .I used cardboard templates, hand-pieced and hand-quilted my first few quilts. For many years I have enjoyed machine piecing and quilting.Three years ago I become a snowbird and joined the Big Cypress quilters the week after we arrived in FL. I felt welcome at once. . . .and look forward to returning in the Fall.

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Reminders: Please, if you wish to work on committee, remember to contact Flo Knorr at 203-4007 or Dottie Myers at 399-5636 or Kathleen Grahms at 734-646-1809 with any

ideas, suggestions or class offering. We need for all do their parts.

Please contact Judy Saak at 618-604-4862 or [email protected] to report your charities.

Reminders: Please note that any items to be added to the newsletter must be approved by Flo Knorr or Kathy Grahms.

Cook Books: “Cooking in Paradise” There are approximately 125 cookbooks remaining to be sold (from a total of 1100 published). No money will be returned to the Chapters (from presales) or donated to Shepherd's Lighthouse until ALL books are sold. Shepherd's Lighthouse will be completing the second phase of their extensive remodeling this fall (September/October) – and this is our target date to finish selling the remaining cookbooks

Check your Christmas list, upcoming family occasions, and quilting friends up north – wouldn't they like a cookbook? Cookbooks also make wonderful hostess gifts. Cost of a cookbook is $20. As an extra incentive, we will mail cookbooks to snowbirds free of shipping charges!

Here are just a few of the recipes we've tried and loved: *Cream of Broccoli Soup (p. 43) *Grape Salad (p. 48 – just like at Chicken Salad Chicks!)

*Tomato Basil Pasta Soup (p. 72) *Pear and Blue Cheese Salad (p. 95) *Chicken Supreme (p. 128) *Thai Wings (p. 326 – from Evans Country Club)

*We thank you for helping the Quilt Guild reach our goal!

Tips and Notes:

Block Layout: Cut a flannel backed plastic tablecloth into 18″ squares. As I cut pieces

for blocks, I lay them out on the flannel side of the squares. I can stack the squares and roll the tack to take to my weekly quilt class or keep the stack by my sewing machine at home to keep my pieces in order.


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Block of the Month - Modern:

There will be no Modern Block of the Month for July as Debbie will be out of town.

Runner of the Month

Table Runners of the month will begin in Sept. with Judy Saak demonstrating the first table runner on Sept. 12th with a November theme.

Sep. 13th Judy Saak with November Oct. 11th Kathleen Grams with Christmas Nov. 15th Karla Singer with Winter Dec. 13th Jeannie Westenberger with Valentine Jan. 10th Linda Mallue with March Feb. 14th Flo Janiak & Jeannie Westeberger with April Mar. 14th Linda Mallue & CJ with May Apr. 11th Sandy Kirby with Summer May. 9th Jean Theideman with July June.13th Joan Trecartin with August July. 11th Sarah Duduak with Sept. Aug. 15th ??? with August

We are still looking for a volunteer for August with an October theme. Please see Linda Mallue, Jeannie Westenberger or CJ, if you would like to volunteer. There will be sign-ups for each month so we can have the correct number of copies of instructions.

Mystery Quilt

Nancy is researching a new “Mystery” project. More info will be forthcoming.

JOIN THE FUN AND SOLVE THE MYSTERY

Happy Quilting

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Modern Quilting Blocks By Sherri McConnell

There has been much discussion around modern quilt blocks, modern quilting, and the modern quilting movement. In order to define what a modern quilt block is, it first helps to review what defines modern quilts. Elizabeth Hartman, in the introduction to her book Modern Patchwork defines herself as a modern quilter who "embraces a clean, modern aesthetic."

According to the Modern Quilt Guild, "Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Modern quilters work in different styles and define modern quilting in many ways, but several characteristics often appear which help identify a modern quilt. These include: the use of bold colors and prints, high contrast and graphic areas of solid color, improvisational piecing, minimalism, expansive negative space, and alternate grid work. 'Modern traditionalism' or the updating of classic quilt designs is also often seen in modern quilting."

This definition provides for many different types of blocks to be classified as modern. A good place to start when looking for inspiration to make a quilt using modern quilt blocks is any recently published compilation of modern blocks. For example: Modern Blocks: 99 Quilt Blocks from Your Favorite Designers,Tula Pink's City Sampler: 100 Modern Quilt Blocks, and Block Party: The Modern Quilting Bee. By browsing these mini encyclopedias of blocks today's quilter can get a good idea of the recent trends in modern quilting.

For more modern quilts and quilt blocks, check out the informational and inspiring gallery on the Modern Quilt Guild's website.

Common quilt designs found in modern quilting blocks include star blocks, string blocks, log cabin variations, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, paper pieced blocks, and improvisational blocks.

http://www.craftsy.com/instructors/elizabeth-hartman

http://themodernquiltguild.com/about

http://themodernquiltguild.com/portfolio

http://www.craftsy.com/patterns/search?fit=&primaryItemType=All&secondaryItemType=All&category=Quilting&patternSearchText=star&sortBy=recent

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/03/scrap-quilting/

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/03/scrap-quilting/

http://www.craftsy.com/quilting/patchwork-applique/foundation-paper-piecing

http://www.craftsy.com/quilting/patchwork-applique/foundation-paper-piecing

http://www.craftsy.com/quilting/patchwork-applique/improv-piecing-having-fun

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Modern Quilting Blocks By Sherri McConnell

Modern stars can be made from traditional star patterns using vivid fabrics or constructed using off-set points.

String blocks are blocks made of strips of varying sizes. String blocks are generally trimmed to either square or rectangular shapes and then set together. Strings blocks may also be cut into triangles, circles, and hexagons for added variety.

The traditional log cabin is a popular choice for modern quilters. Modern log cabin blocks are often constructed of non-uniform sized pieces.

Circles, pieced or appliquéd are another choice for modern quilt designs. Circles are the perfect showcase block for large print fabrics.

Triangle shapes also lend themselves to modern quilting with the many interesting possibilities that come from setting them together.

Rectangles may also be used in modern quilt block construction. Their shape provides a way to showcase different fabrics and designs.

Hexagons appear frequently in modern block designs. Although a very traditional block, these shapes also lend themselves well to showcasing prints, patterns and colors.

Paper piecing modern quilt blocks allows quilters the ability to create designs difficult to reproduce with regular piecing methods.

Improvisational blocks allow the quilter to create without an end in mind and to let the fabrics determine the outcome of the block.

Modern quilt blocks often have expansive areas of solid backgrounds, which can be any color from traditional white to a more contemporary gray. A comprehensive online library of modern quilt blocks along with links to tutorials for each block can be found at the Gen X Quilters blog at http://www.genxquilters.com/p/quilt-block-library.html

What is your favorite block style or technique to use in creating modern quilt blocks?

http://www.craftsy.com/article/machine-applique

http://www.genxquilters.com/p/quilt-block-library.html

http://www.genxquilters.com/p/quilt-block-library.html

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Event Day Date Time Loc Cost Art Quilting Bee Saturday July 2

nd 9:00 AM –

12:00 Noon

Captiva Free

Sundays at Sterling Sunday July 3rd

11:30AM –

3:50 PM

Sterling Heights Free

QGOTV Mtg:

Christmas in July

Tuesday July 5th

6:30-8:30 PM Laurel Manor Free

Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg.

Tuesday July 5th

12:30-3:00

PM

Big Cypress Free

Flight of Fantasy Fish

by Linda Krause

Wednesday July 6th

9:30 AM –

3:30 PM

Rohan $65 inc.

standard Fish

kit. Bring your

own Lunch

Sundays at Sterling Sunday July 10th

11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. - BOM

Tuesday July 12th

12:30-3:00

PM

Big Cypress Free


11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. - Charity

Tuesday July 19th

12:30-3:00

PM

Big Cypress Free


11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. – Business Mtg

Tuesday July 26th

12:30-3:00

PM

Big Cypress Free

Sundays at Sterling Sunday July 31st

11:30AM –

3:50 PM


QGOTV Mtg: Ice Cream

Social

Tuesday Aug 2nd 12:30-3:00

PM

Big Cypress Free

Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg.

Tuesday Aug 2nd

1:30-3:20 PM Sea Breeze Free

Art Quilting Bee Saturday Aug 6th

9:00 AM –

12:00 Noon

Captiva Free

Sundays at Sterling Sunday Aug 7th

11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg.- BOM

Tuesday Aug 9th

12:30-3:00

PM

Big Cypress Free

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Sundays at Sterling Sunday Aug 14th

11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. - Charity

Tuesday Aug 16th

12:30-3:00

PM

Big Cypress Free

Art Quilting Bee Saturday Aug 20th

9:00 AM –

12:00 Noon

Captiva Free

Sundays at Sterling Sunday Aug 21st

11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. - Business

Tuesday Aug 23rd

12:30-3:00

PM

Big Cypress Free

Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. - Open

Tuesday Aug 30th

12:30-3:00

PM

Big Cypress Free

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