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Lanark County Quilters’ Guild Newsletter

June 28, 2016 Volume 20, Issue 9

Bits & Pieces PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Carol Darou

Well, I guess this is it. My last message. I just want to say what an honour it has

been to serve as President of this Guild. I really had serious doubts that I could do the

job, but with the help of many, many, kind and generous members I’ve managed to pull

it off. For those of you considering joining the Executive but feel apprehensive, I would like

to share my long list of qualifications for the job...oh, right...I have none. I had never

spoken into a microphone before; I had never addressed a group larger than eight people;

I have never chaired a committee on anything. The closest I’ve come is helping our

Church with vacation bible school. I have no college diploma or university degree, but I have a love, just like all of you, for quilting. Don’t be afraid to get involved. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything.

Carol

Alphabet Challenge 2016

Thanks everyone for entering the ALPHABET CHALLENGE and to all who voted. We had a great turnout in May, plenty of comments on how wonderful they were and how hard it was going to be to choose. We had ribbons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and I also made small labels for the winners to sew onto the back of their pieces, just a little something extra. First place Viewer’s Choice went to Carole Armstrong, 2nd place went to Alexis Mongeau, and 3rd place was Diane Saxberg (shown below in order with their creations). ~ Cathy ~

LCQG Fall Sale & Luncheon Saturday, November 12, 2016

Glad Tidings Pentacostal Church

Volunteers are needed for our Fall Sale & Luncheon. Please see Vice-President, Marilyn Robinson, to offer your assistance.

Thank you to everyone who has donated items to the sale so far. However, more items are needed, some of the more popular ones being:

Kitchen items (aprons, pot holders, microwave bowls, dish covers, tea cosies, etc.)

Lug-a-Mugs Coasters, mug rugs, napkins, placemats, centre

pieces, table runners Pin cushions, thread catchers Pillows, pillow cases

Bags/purses Small seasonal wall hangings (sleeves on) Christmas items (stockings, ornaments, book-

marks, gift tags, gift bags, Advent calendars)

Remember, for each item you donate your name will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a gift

certificate. Also, any donations of fabric to make bags for sale purchases, would be greatly appreciated. ~ Marilyn Robinson ~

Donations for Refugees

Seeking volunteers to make quilts for the refugee families. Please let Marilyn Robinson know of your interest.

Are you wearing your name tag? Did

you bring your… mug, library books, Show and Tell, Block of the

Month?

Still looking for…..

someone to fill the Vice President position. I know from experience that you will enjoy being involved with our Guild. You will be working with a great group of people who have the best interest of the Guild at heart. You do not have to have belonged to the Guild for any number of years or be the best quilter in the Guild to take the position either. Please think about this position over the summer and

consider putting your name forward in September. ~ Jean Sherwin, Past President ~

Other Challenge Entries

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Executive Meeting Report — June 2016

Carol Darou thanked Barb Dodds for hosting the meeting and welcomed those incoming Executive/Committee members who were able to attend. President (Carol Darou) - under Business Arising, there was discussion the ceremony for presenting the charity quilt to the recipients. She advised that Muriel has created a calendar that might be helpful to all members to have on hand; this was reviewed and it was agreed that it would be printed and provided to members next year. Vice President (Marilyn Robinson) - noted that with the absence of a Vice President so far for next year, the learning curve will be shortened once somebody fills that position. The VP usually arranges the December QT, and will need somebody to do that this year. Mary Cook and Nancy Jossinet (incoming Outreach Coordinators) volunteered for this. Past President (Jean Sherwin) - advised she has updated the inventory of Guild supplies. The Bylaws/Constitution need to be updated to reflect the recent membership fee increase, and noted that other past changes also need to be updated. Lynne Green, Heather Buchan and Molly Hartin volunteered to form a committee to review the Bylaws and update. Jean advised that she has found two people who will share the Photographer position. Treasurer (Janice Spitz) - the Treasurer’s Report was presented and approved. Block of the Month (Heather Buchan) - showed this month’s block sample. Library (Marie Amyot) - showed the books obtained this month, which were donated by Pamela Griffin and Sharon

Kryvenchuk. Membership (Muriel Hopper) - membership form has been printed. Newsletter (Lynne Green) - thanked everyone for providing their articles for the newsletter early as she will be away when the newsletter is usually sent to the printers. Outreach (Loree Tannett) - in Loree’s absence, Carol showed the finished charity quilt which will be presented to Interval House at this month’s meeting. Program (Beverley Davidge/Alexis Mongeau) - advised that Bert Flaming of Grantham Books will be at the June meeting. Bridget O’Flaherty (incoming Program Coordinator) gave an overview of the Interguild meeting she attended. Publicity (Arlene Pellett) - no poster as June is our pot luck. Social (Barb Dodds) - provided an update on helpers; everything going smoothly.

May 2016 Meeting Review

As May is also our Annual General Meeting, this took place at the start of the meeting. Carol Darou advised that Annual Reports from the Executive and Committees were in a manila folder on the front table for members to read. The budget year to date was on the wall for members to see. A vote was required by the membership on the Executive’s recommendation of a small increase in the annual membership fee. Several members made comments both for and against an increase, as well as making other suggestions and asking questions about the budget. After a ballot vote, the increase in membership fee passed with 82 members for and 21 members against. There were 103 members and no guests in attendance at our May meeting. Thanks were given to Sharon Kryvenchuk, Wilhelmine Hill, and Gail McClusky for their door prize donations; winners were Sharon Kryvenchuk, Sharon Bramwell, Lee Steele, Judith Tymchuk, Arlene Pellett, and Diane Gallagher. There were 11 items for Show and Tell, including a group of cheesecloth portraits from the Mary Pal workshop participants. Carol confirmed that there will be Show and Tell at the June meeting, noting that the only reason there wasn't at last year’s June meeting was due to lots happening in relation to our 25th Anniversary Party. Jean Sherwin (Past President) outlined the duties for both the Vice President and the Photographer positions, noting

that volunteers were still needed to fill those positions. Marilyn Robinson (Vice President) advised that she is seeking donations of fabric for cloth bags to be made for the Fall Sale purchases. She noted that there is a list of ideas for items for the sale at the back table, along with Christmas stocking panels and Advent Calendar panels if anyone would like to make them up for the sale. Heather Buchan showed a sample block of May’s Block of the Month, which incorporates curved piecing skills. Marie Amyot presented the books for the Library this month. She noted that under her library report in the newsletter there is a link that members can use that will show a listing of all the books in our library. Take the

opportunity of looking at this so you can try and find the book you would like to take out ahead of time. Beverley Davidge noted that in September, Program has Sherida Giddings coming to present a trunk show and teach a workshop; and in October, Christine Baker will be coming to our Guild.

The Common Threads

September Executive Meeting

Date: September 13 @ 10:00 a.m. Hostess: Barb Dodds 264-9217 Address: 3538 Scotch Line (County Rd. 10), Perth Directions: About 8 kms outside of Perth, it is the stone house on the right.

Remember, the meeting will be followed by a pot luck lunch!

Next Meeting — Tuesday, September 27 @ 7:00 p.m.

Sherida Giddings of Ottawa, a Certified Instructor for Judy Niemeyer/Quiltworx, will be presenting a trunk show at the September meeting.

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Library

Looking ahead to the November sale, I have set aside the following four books donated by Pamela Griffin to be available in the fall with patterns for items suitable to make for the guild sale:

Quick Country Christmas Quilts by Debbie Mumm has 15 gifts you can make in a weekend!

Make it Quick for Christmas by Debbie Mumm has patterns for country-style quilts, gifts and decorations.

The Christmas House by Lynette Jensen and Jean Lepper features Santa’s, angels, snowmen, ornaments, and quilts.

The Night Before Christmas, designs by Nancy Halvorsen of ART-to-HEART has patterns for tree skirts, stockings, a table

runner, a card catcher, and ornaments.

Thanks to Sharon Kryvenchuk for donating: Make Room for Christmas Quilts by Nancy J. Martin which has 15 quilt projects plus a redwork table runner.

Looking back, I have enjoyed choosing books and being of service in the guild library for the past four years. I appreciate the help I have received and the generosity of those who have donated books. Enjoy the summer! ~ Marie ~

The Stash

Membership

For members who receive hard copy newsletters, Membership Forms and LCQG self-addressed envelopes are in your folders at the Membership desk. For those members receiving their newsletter by email, you will have received a membership form with this month’s newsletter. Please pick up an envelope from the stack on the table.

Special Note: Please note on your membership form whether you have paid by cash or cheque. If by cheque, please include the cheque number. ~ Muriel ~

Show & Tell

Block of the Month

June’s block is Stained Glass Tulip which is a variation of hand applique. The coloured sections are tacked to the background fabric and the edges are covered with bias strips. Pick up the instructions and template sheets at the BOM table and check out the sample block. ~ Heather ~

Program

Here is what Program has lined up for you so far

for the Fall! On September 27, the same day as she will be presenting a trunk show, Sherida Giddings will also be teaching a workshop using the Judy Niemeyer method of English paper piecing. Ten people have signed up so far, with six spaces left. Don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity! See the samples and pick up the list of supplies tonight. Nellie Holmes and Christine Baker of Upper Canada Quiltworks will be presenting a trunk show on October 25; on the same day they will be teaching a workshop for beginner and intermediate quilters based on Canada’s upcoming birthday. A sample will be available to see at the June meeting. Details of both of these workshops can be found under Upcoming Events on the back page of this newsletter. ~ Beverley & Alexis ~

I’m a Quilter written by Ada Moyles

(in CQA/ACC Magazine, Winter 2015)

Threads are clinging to my clothes How they got there goodness knows,

But it’s normal, I suppose. I’m a quilter.

Fabric stowed beneath the bed. In the cupboards overhead

Are boxes full of coloured thread I’m a quilter.

Meals are skimpy around here. Take-out is our frequent fare.

Unused cookbooks everywhere. I’m a quilter.

I sew by day. I sew by night. I even have a special light

For rainy days, to make it bright. I’m a quilter.

My stash gets bigger every day. I wish those sales would go away.

Can I stop myself? No way! I’m a quilter.

Thimbles line my window sill. All the latest gadgets will

Find a place. I buy more still.

I’m a quilter.

Quilts are hanging everywhere. Empty spaces, very rare.

There is not an inch to spare. I’m a quilter.

My husband has to go away. I should be sad, but I must say

I plan to cut and sew all day. I’m a quilter.

My friends are coming round to tea. (It really is a quilting bee.)

But we’ll have lots of fun, you see, They’re quilters.

We’re off to see a new quilt show. It’s nearly twenty-nine below.

But that won’t stop us going. No. We’re all Canadian quilters.

Top Row: Cheesecloth Portraits

(Mary Pal workshop participants); Maple Leaves Forever (Sharon Kryvenchuk); 2nd Row: Marisa & Friends Quilt

and Kenzie’s Quilt (both Muriel Hopper); Church Auction Quilt (Wilhelmine Hill); 3rd Row: Teddy Wall Hanging

(Ruth Rodford); Baby Quilt (May Walton); Granddaughter Quilt (Evelyne Michaud); 4th Row: Raggety Edge Quilt

(Marie Amyot); Sampler (Lorraine Garneau).

Other Challenge Entries

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Reminders - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Notices: Check out the table next to the Membership table at the back for notices of upcoming events, and other quilt related items for private sale. Workshop Fees:

Full day workshops: Guest Speaker—$35 Guild Teacher—$25 Half day workshops—$15

Fees are due at sign-up. Bring your own iron. Refunds are given ONLY if there is a family emergency or if the workshop is cancelled. Free Stuff: There is a table at the back for you to place items you wish to give away. However, you must remove any unclaimed items by the end of the meeting.

Blog: Visit our blog for the latest information on Guild activities, meetings, workshop news, upcoming events, quilting tips and photos of Guild members’ work. Log onto www.lanarkcountyquiltersguild.wordpress.com. Comments welcome. Newsletter: If you have additions or articles you would like included in the newsletter, or wish to start receiving the newsletter by email, please contact Lynne Green at 267-5882 or email at lynnegreen1@outlook.com. Membership: Any changes to your information in the

Guild directory should be given to Muriel Hopper and it will be included in the next newsletter.

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Contact List President: Carol Darou 264-0883

Vice-President: Marilyn Robinson 273-9732

Past-President: Jean Sherwin 267-4062

Secretary/Archivist: Molly Hartin 278-1669

Treasurer: Janice Spitz 264-1455 Block-of-the-Month: Heather Buchan 267-8481

Blog Administrator: Cathy Price 267-8092

Blog Assistant: Lynne Green 267-5882

Librarian: Marie Amyot 267-1715

Membership: Muriel Hopper 285-6726

Newsletter: Lynne Green 267-5882 Outreach: Loree Tannett 466-0417

Photographer: Ruth Wilson 875-7058

Program: Beverley Davidge 345-1956

Program Co-Chair: Alexis Mongeau 267-7447

Challenge: Cathy Price 267-8092 Publicity: Arlene Pellett 264-0710

Show & Tell: Peggy Beckett 268-2443

Social: Barbara Dodds 264-9217

Rosemarie Alarie 273-8721

Mailing Address:

LCQG, PO Box 20101, Perth ON K7H 3M6

Email: lanarkquilters@hotmail.com

The Backing

Upcoming Events

Workshops (Contact: Alexis Mongeau) **Remember to bring your iron to all workshops**

Tuesday, September 27 9:30 - 3:30 Lions Hall

Cappucino with Sherida Giddings using the Judy Niemeyer method of English paper piecing

Tuesday, October 25 10:00 - 4:00 Lions Hall

Coast to Coast with Nellie Holmes & Christine Baker ** suitable for beginner to intermediate quilters **

Shows

Prince Edward County Quilters’ Guild July 9 - 10 Quilt Show 2016 Wellington Community Centre, Essroc Arena 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, ON

Quilts at the Creek 2016 July 23 - 24 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON (near the intersection of Steeles Ave and Jane St)

A Fresh Taste of Quilting August 19 - 20 IPM 2016 Quilt Show & Competition

Harriston Curling Club 111 George Street S., Harriston, ON

Fibre Content 2016 Sept. 8 - 18 SAQA Central Division Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON

Check out the following links for other quilt shows: www.quiltersconnection.ca www.canadianquilter.com/event-listings.php

Newsletter Deadline The deadline for September’s newsletter articles is September 15.

Did you know? The 1st Baptist Church in Smiths Falls is supporting an orphanage, Centre Vie, in Haiti. They are packing a shipping container with sewing machines, fabric, needles, thread,

scissors, bobbins, and other sewing supplies. If you wish to donate a sewing machine or any other item, you can contact the 1st Baptist Church at 613-283-1579 or call Worth Saving Charity Shop in Perth at 613-812-5501. (submitted

by Carol Darou)

You can repurpose a fruit tray from the supermarket as a supply organizer. The round centre portion fits a pincushion perfectly, and the other compartments are great for sewing needles, pins, etc. There is even a cover for the tray so you can take it with you to retreats and classes. (from American

Patchwork & Quilting, April 2016; submitted by Carole Armstrong)

Your tips, hints or general news are needed for this section or elsewhere in the newsletter, so please email or give them to Lynne Green. Thanks.