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Garland Quilt Guild
Newsletter August 2015
Words from the President
As summer winds down I’m finding myself trying to finish some UFOs that I just didn’t
complete this summer as planned. Like you, I’m thinking of new projects to start and new
workshops to attend. My new system will be to finish a UFO then reward myself by starting a
new quilt. As my mother always says, “What are you going to do with all those quilts?” The
answer to that remains a mystery.
We lost a wonderful member during July with the passing of Julia Hirsch. Please keep Julia
and her husband Paul in your thoughts and prayers. Julia had been an active and involved
member for many years, her intelligence and creativity will be missed.
Nominations are open for our Community Service position. Please contact Vicki Isenhour,
nominating committee chairman, or me if you or you know of someone who would like this very
rewarding position. This is a great opportunity to be involved in your guild. Don’t be shy.
Things to think about: 1. Quilts to show at Garland Quilt Guild’s display at the Granville on
Nov. 2. Turn in your Support Our Sponsors receipts for the raffle at the meeting. 3. Donating
Water/food/cash for the First Presbyterian Church’s many charities. 4. Sign up for our Aug.
and/or Sept. workshops.
Thank you all for all your great ideas. It’s really an honor working with you all.
Happy Quilting,
Suzy Boyle, President
Program News
“Confessions of a Quiltaholic” lecture by Brenda Perry will entertain us at the August meeting.
We can relate to her quilting addiction, can’t we? Her workshop on August 8th, “Those
Amazing Stripes” will help us achieve the ideas you had in mind for those stripes in your stash.
You’ll never look at stripes the same way again! Take your striped fabric, whack it up using her
paper template and off you go! Our workshop is filled with quilters from other area quilt guilds,
and the Garland Quilt Guild members are missing----have you signed up yet?????
The Guild’s September 1st meeting will feature, Suzi Parron. She will show us beautiful “Barn
Quilts” throughout the United States. Her workshop on September 5th, is “Barn Quilt Painting”
and create a painted wooden 2’ X 2’ decorative piece using your favorite block. This gives me a
comfy feeling and can’t wait. No machine. The workshop provides all your supplies--- the
wood, paint and brushes. How easy is that?
In October, we will host Rose Davis. Her lecture will be “Lucy Boston: Patchwork of the
Crosses”.
Thank you for reading about our Programs and workshops—so SIGN UP and support the Guild
and your creativity! Don’t miss out on these opportunities.
Carla Byrom, Vice-President
Money Matters
The financial statement for the month of July 2015 is attached separately.
Roxanne Garrett, Treasurer
Sunshine and Shadows
We are sorry to announce that Julia Hirsch has passed away. Please keep her family in your
thoughts and prayers.
Carole Murray
August Birthdays
Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating birthdays in August. Please
remember to bring snacks to share at the meeting.
Jamie Foster 1 Aug Karen Heddins 14 Aug
Dorothy J. Rosson 1 Aug Virginia Hauer 16 Aug
Susan Berger 3 Aug Patty Kopeck 22 Aug
Ann Harrelson 5 Aug Ann West 24 Aug
Mary Tosetto 8 Aug JoAnn Hudgins 27 Aug
Carole Harp 9 Aug Barbara Daniel Cissne 31 Aug
Deanna Daughtery 12 Aug
Hospitality
Kudos to members who provided the outstanding refreshments for our July meeting.
A few people made mention (more than a few actually) that they would love to have the recipe
for some of the items that were brought in. So with that being said I would love to add a recipe
for an item to each month’s newsletter.
Two desserts come to mind this month, the Saltine Toffee Candy and the Blueberry Cobbler. I
don’t have the recipes for either. If you made either of these delicious desserts please send me
the recipe.
Remember that members who have birthdays in August are asked to bring refreshments.
Members that I have (and hope that I haven’t missed any) are:
Jamie Foster, Susan Berger, Barbara Cissne, Deanna Daugherty, Carole Harp, Ann
Harrelson, Virginia Hauer, Karen Heddins, Patty Kopeck, Dorothy Rosson, Mary
Tosetto, JoAnn Hudgins and Ann West.
Happy quilting ya’ll,
Diana Fisher & Cynthia Bennett
Small Groups
Small groups are a good way to get to know members of the Guild better, form bonds, learn new
techniques, get help with projects, sit and sew together, and support each other along life’s journey. We
currently have six groups. If you are interested in joining a group, contact the leaders or our Vice-
President, Carla Byrom, 469-338-5749, [email protected].
BOUND TOGETHER
Meeting time: 3rd Saturday
Contact: Shirley Michie
972-840-3308
PINS AND NEEDLES
Meeting time: 3rd
Monday 10 AM – 2 PM
Contact: Diane Randolph, 469-556-4996,
Sue Lewis, 972-495-7655, [email protected]
I’D RATHER BE QUILTING
Meeting time: the last Tuesday 9AM – 4 PM
Place: Blue Ribbon Quilt Shoppe, Wylie
Contact: Shirley Ostinelli
972-429-0404
At this time we have a waiting list.
ROCKWALL SIRENS
Meeting time: 3rd
Wednesday, 11:30 AM, Light
Lunch provided
Contact: Carla Byrom
469-338-5749
SEW-KNOW-IT-ALL
Meeting time: Bi-weekly Thursday evenings at 7
PM in member homes
Contact: Marsha Meeks
972-414-9305
We are not seeking new members at this time due
to space limitations.
TWISTED THIMBLES
Meeting time: 4th Thursday, 7 PM
Contact: Barbara Cissne
972-414-1178
SEW COOL
Meets 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Contact: Suzy Boyle
469-222-8343
Garland Quilt Guild
Meeting Minutes – July 7, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by President Suzy Boyle.
Minutes: Debbie Simms presented the minutes. They were accepted with no additions or
corrections.
Treasurer’s Report: Roxanne Garrett gave the treasurer’s report for the month of June. The
Beginning balance was $15,334.26 with income of $908.25 and expenses of $1,264.04. The
ending balance was $14,978.47.
Programs: Carla Byrom reminded us of the upcoming programs and workshops.
BOM: Barbara Brooks showed the BOM for next month.
Sunshine and Shadow: Carole Murray gave the sunshine and shadow report.
Membership: Jackie Motley reported that there were 94 members present, with 1 guest and 2
new members.
Advertising: Reta Day reported that ads were bought for $550.00 and please look at the ads in
the newsletter.
Raffle Quilt: Virginia Hauer has tickets to be picked up and issued a challenge to sell 3000
tickets this year in honor of Raquel.
Suzy wished Happy Birthday to our July members and thanked those that provided the snacks
this month. She reminded us about the president’s challenge, Jacob’s Ladder. The nominating
committee was announced (Cynthia Bennett, Cathy Blair, Mary Tosetto, Mary Jane Brooks
and Vicki Isenhour (chairman). Please contact Vicki if you or if you know anyone interested in
being on the board. “Let’s Do Lunch” is on Sat. July 25 at Main Street Café, 11:30.
Show and Tell: The quilt holders were Bev Favila and Diane Taylor.
Break at 7:30pm.
The meeting was called back to order at 7:40pm.
Carla Byrom introduced our program speaker, Vicki Maloney.
BOM. There were 34 blocks this month and $44.00 in tickets was sold.
Door prizes were donated by: Dan Chenault, Quilter’s Apprentice, Old Craft Store, Blue Ribbon
Quilt Shoppe, Quilter’s Connection, Quilt Country, Thomas Sewing Center.
The winner for the Support our Sponsors drawing was Cathy Blair.
The winner for the Lucky Logo drawing was Sandy Rudd.
Dana Dunlap gave us take-down information for the room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43pm.
Respectfully submitted, Debbie Simms, Secretary
Dates to Remember
August September
4 GQG Meeting 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church – 930 W Ave B
1 GQG Meeting 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church – 930 W Ave B
8 Amazing Stripes Workshop 5 Barn Quilt Workshop
11 GQG Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church – 930 W. Ave B
8 GQG Board Meeting 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church – 930 W Ave B
Sack Lunch Ministry
The demand for the church’s sack lunches has grown tremendously, with the church now giving
away about 35 lunches a week to the homeless or the hungry. The following is the list of items
for the sack lunch ministry operated by our facility location host, First Presbyterian Church. Just
pack the lunches in a small brown paper sack with non-perishable items, such as:
canned tuna or chicken salad
peanut butter and crackers
cheese and crackers
chips
fruit cup
cookies
pudding
You may also include a drink (although not necessary) as well as a napkin and spoon. Items
should not require a can opener. Bottled water is also much appreciated... You can find many of
these items at a Dollar Tree, Big Lots, Wal-Mart, etc.
The church also collects pancake mix and syrup. We also have a tip jar at the sign-in table,
and if everyone were to throw in their loose change we could donate a great deal to the church
each month. Thank you so much!
The Garland Quilt Guild Meets at:
First Presbyterian Church 930 West Avenue B
Garland, TX 75040
Corner of 9th and Avenue B
The first Tuesday of each month at 7pm.
Find us online at:
www.garlandquiltguild.com ~also visit us on Facebook~
Executive Board meetings are held on the Tuesday
following the regular Guild meeting at 7:00pm at the church
Please note that if the Garland or Dallas Independent Schools are closed for inclement weather, the Guild
will not have their scheduled meeting. Our members’ safety is very important to us.
