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Lanark County Quilters’ Guild Newsletter

October 25, 2016 Volume 21, Issue 2

Bits & Pieces PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Marilyn Robinson

Happy Fall! The colours are turning out to be amazing - makes me want to play with fabric and create something! I guess we are all like that when things inspire us or we wouldn’t be quilters. Speaking of inspiration, let me congratulate all those involved with Westport’s “All Things Bright & Beautiful”. What a wonderful display of quilts and what a very successful weekend. I know you worked very hard and it is rewarding to know that you were successful. Secondly, let me thank all of you who have been inspired to create items for our Fall Sale - we are receiving a very nice variety of items and should have an exciting collection for Sale on November 12 at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church.

And finally, to inspire communication, please remember to contact directly the person responsible for a particular aspect of the Guild, if you have any questions. For example, if you have questions concerning Outreach, please contact either Mary Cooke or Nancy Jossinet, etc. The Lanark County Quilters’ Guild email address is for

incoming and outgoing business emails; it sometimes gets overloaded and some emails may go unnoticed.

Marilyn

LCQG Fall Sale & Luncheon Saturday, November 12, 2016

Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church

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

Visiting Artists

September’s guest speaker was Sherida Giddings of Ottawa, who has been a certified Judy Niemeyer instructor for a year. Sherida regaled members with her “serious case of quilt envy at a very early age” when her cousin was given a traditional crazy quilt, and her dream of making her own. She described what is required of people to become Judy Niemeyer certified and stated that she has found a way to combine her love of teaching with the sharing of the precision of Judy’s paper piecing techniques. Sherida then shared her growing collection of quilts in a trunk show, some of which are shown here.

Consignment

If you wish to have articles for sale at the Fall Sale, please fill in the PDF form and follow the instructions. You price the articles yourself. One article per line please (i.e. 3 bags = 3 lines, but

a set of table mats would be 1 line). Note that full sized quilts and large wall hangings

will only be accepted if you have contacted me BEFORE November 11 with measurements as these will be displayed on Guild quilt racks.

The Guild retains 10% of the selling price. Guild members not using email will be able to pick

up a consignment form from me at the October Guild meeting or at the Glad Tidings Church, Wayside Drive on Friday, November 11 between

1:00-3:00 pm when you bring in your items. ~ Anna Cornel ~

December QT

The Christmas QT will be held from 10:00-2:00 on Wednesday, December 7 at the Perth Civitan. The cost is $15.00 which includes lunch. It is always a lot of fun. Bring your handwork and enjoy time with fellow quilters. There will be a sign-up sheet at the meeting. ~ Nancy & Mary ~

Local Fair Winners

Congratulations to the following Guild members who won ribbons for quilts entered at local fairs this summer:

Almonte Fair:

Anna Cornel - 1st prize in large quilts, small wall hangings and large wall hangings. Large wall hanging was selected to go to OAAS in Toronto in February.

Lombardy Fair:

Sharon Kryvenchuk - three 2nd place and two 3rd place

prizes.

Perth Fair:

Loree Tannett - 1st prize in Fibre Arts Wall Hangings; this piece was also selected to go for exhibition at OAAS in Toronto.

Janice Trudel - 1st place for appliquéd table runner; 1st and Viewers’ Choice for Giant Dahlia quilt; and 1st in this OAAS district, long arm quilted, for Diamond in the Rough quilt.

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Executive Meeting Report — October 2016

Marilyn Robinson thanked Diane Gallagher for hosting the meeting. President (Marilyn Robinson) - under Business Arising there was discussion about correspondence procedure. As membership is growing, Anna Cornel has volunteered to greet people along with Muriel as they enter and sign in. The free table at the back will be moved to a different location, instead of being in the way at the entry. Vice President (Nijole Deskin) - advised that October’s Executive meeting is at her house. Treasurer (Diane Gallagher) - the Treasurer’s Report was presented and approved. Block of the Month (Heather Buchan) - showed three samples of this month’s block and advised that 65 members have signed up for BOM. Library (Marilyn Locker/Edith Seward) - Edith showed the two new books for October, as well as the new library stamp and cards printed with the LCQG logo. Membership (Muriel Hopper) - advised that 122 people have newly joined or renewed their membership to date. Newsletter (Lynne Green) - computer problems appear to be solved. Outreach (Nancy Jossinet/Mary Cooke) - in Nancy’s and Mary’s absence, Marilyn advised that 45 kits will be available at the October meeting for members to pick up. Program (Bridget O’Flaherty) - in Bridget’s absence, Marilyn reported that Bridget is attending the Interguild meeting on

October 22; Nijole Deskin will also attend. Bridget has got some people helping her with Program. Publicity (Arlene Pellett) - Arlene was not in attendance but has advised that the poster is done for October and she has contacted The Humm and Hometown News for free ads for the Fall Sale. Social (Barb Dodds) - everything seemed to run well in her absence at the September General meeting.

September 2016 Meeting Review

Our first meeting for 2016/2017 had an attendance of 104 members and four visitors. Door prizes were donated by Elizabeth Crocker and Sharon Kryvenchuk; winners were Rosaline Creaser, Joan Kelly, Ingrid Olimer, Alice Banford, Vicki Hough, and Tricia Klymko. Show and Tell did not disappoint; there were some wonderful creations shown with interesting stories behind them. Marilyn Robinson advised the changes made to the Constitution and Bylaws noting the membership fee increase as passed at the May AGM and the rest were housekeeping changes such as renumbering of articles and clauses, as well as formatting. Carol Darou announced that due to some medical issues our Secretary, Molly Hartin, has had to resign; Cathy Price has stepped into that position. Carol asked for a round of applause for Peggy Beckett who has stepped down from Show and Tell; she has been replaced by Bev Davidge (Sept-Dec & April-June) and Sharon Kryvenchuk (Jan-March). We still need to find a Photographer to replace Ruth Wilson, but in the meantime Arlene Pellett is filling that position. Bev Davidge advised that 19 people have signed up for the Fall Retreat on October 11-13 at the McIntosh Inn, Morrisburg. She asked everyone attending to bring a fat quarter to exchange. Marilyn Robinson noted the criteria for the President’s Challenge is in the newsletter, and it is due at the January meeting. The Viewers’ Choice will go on the Interguild travelling roadshow. Heather Buchan advised that Block of the Month is the same format as last year (a different block each month), and reminded members to sign up at her table. Marilyn Lockyer advised that there are 408 books in our library. She talked about the online catalogue of books and hand outs were available on how to access this. Edith Seward then presented the three books for this month, all of

which were donated. Nancy Jossinet and Mary Cooke advised that the December QT is 10:00-2:00 on December 7 at the Perth Civitan; $15 for lunch. Nancy reminded those members involved in the Round Robin to bring in their bags. Bridget O’Flaherty explained that she works full-time and is looking for help with Program. She outlined the October and November workshops and trunk shows Anna Cornel advised that consignment items may be sold at the Fall Sale, with 10% of the sale price being going to the Guild. Forms for consignment items will be with the October newsletter as well as available from her.

Carole Armstrong advised that more help is needed in the tea room and kitchen at the Fall Sale; she asked people to sign up at the table at the back. Marilyn Robinson thanked everyone who has donated items for the sale so far and advised that the draw for a gift certificate from the names of those who have donated will be held at the October meeting.

The Common Threads

November Executive Meeting

Date: November 8 @ 10:00 a.m. Hostess: Nijole Deskin 267-5982 Address: 265 Robert Run, Perth Directions: From Perth, take Rideau Ferry Road. Turn right on Clifford Crescent, then first left onto Robert Run.

Next Meeting — Tuesday, November 22 @ 7:00 p.m.

Local fibre artist, Zoe Lianga, will be presenting a trunk show featuring felt fabrics, quilts, wearables and accessories.

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Library

Platinum Edition, Quilts Without Corners by Cheryl Phillips Compared to traditional quilting methods, the patterns in this book are quick and simple to make. Sew strips of fabrics into sets, cut wedges from these strip sets. Sew the wedges together, add backing and batting, then quilt, bind and you’re finished. These quilts are fun, fast, and fantastic. Usually you will see these hung on walls.

Amish Quilts - The Adventure Continues edited by Lynn Koolish (Donated by Marilyn Robinson) This book presents a ;collection of quilts that celebrates and honours Amish traditions and the influence of Amish quilts over the years. Historically, these quilts were made using only solid colours and only by Amish women. An Amish quilt maker works within the restrictions set by her or his own church district. The Amish tend to work with simple patterns, and in

Lancaster Country are known for their starkly simple Diamond-in-a-Square. Colour selection is determined by community or region. ~ Marilyn & Edith ~

The Stash

Membership

Once you have paid your membership fee, your membership card will be placed in your folder at the Membership table, so please remember to look there. The 2016/2017 Guild Directory will be available in your folder in November. ~ Muriel ~

Block of the Month

October’s block is Strip Rail, using four fabrics, which can be graduated colours from light to dark or be full of contrast. After stitching strips and making four pairs of triangles from these, you will arrange the four squares into a design you like and join them together as a 12-1/2” 4-patch. Pick up the full instructions from the BOM table. Also, please remember to bring in your BOM’s each month for display. ~ Heather ~

Social

Thank you to the following Members for providing tonight’s treats:

Alice Banford Sandra Blair Berkeley Butler Hope Bell Rosemarie Bowick Beth Campbell Marion Bierworth Linda Bradshaw Lois Carswell Leona Blair ~ Barb ~

Program

November’s four hour Felted Mittens workshops

will make you a pair of mittens custom to fit your own hands. The felted method taught will be wet felting, and you will leave with finished mitts that just need to drip dry. As no sewing required is required, and all fibres and other materials will be available to choose from, all you need to bring are comfortable shoes, a shirt that can get wet, and your creative minds! ~ Bridget ~

Are you wearing your name tag? Did you bring your…

mug, library books, Show

and Tell, Block of the

Month?

Show & Tell

Round Robin October is the last month for trading bags. Julie Cuthbertson will be in charge of the exchanges for October as I am away. Our Round Robin projects will

be revealed at the November meeting. Hopefully, all participants will be present. We are looking forward to seeing the results. ~ Nancy ~

2016-2017 UFO Challenge

We all have unfinished objects, so here is an incentive to dig them out and finish them. Here are the conditions: a toonie to be tossed into the teddy bear bank for each item

entered at the time of registration; the project must be quilted; it must have been quilted by the entrant; The UFO can be any size and shape. At the June meeting, the finished items should provide a wonderful “show and tell”, and there will be a draw for the toonies. . ~ Colleen Richardson & Lois MacLean ~

Top Row L-R: Indian Summer Quilt (Sharon

Kryvenchuk); Confetti Xmas Quilt (Elfriede Ronson); When Cats Nap etc. (Joanne Frodsham); Block of the Month 2 yrs ago (Alexis Mongeau); Sherida Giddings workshop; Bottom Row L-R: Turquoise/Orange Hexies (Judy Pattinson); Poker Strip Quilt (Joan Kelly); Scrappy Quilt (Cathie Kulas); Diamond in the Rough Quilt (Janice Trudel).

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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 any 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.

The Backing

Upcoming Events

Workshops (Contact: Bridget O’Flaherty) **Remember to bring your iron to all

workshops**

Tuesday, November 22 9:00 - 1:00 Lions Hall

Felted Mittens with Zoe Lianga ** no sewing required **

Saturday, November 26 9:00 - 1:00 Location to be advised

Felted Mittens with Zoe Lianga ** no sewing required **

Shows

Quilts on the Seaway 2017 April 21 - 22 Cornwall Quilters Guild Cornwall, ON

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

Newsletter Deadline The deadline for November’s newsletter articles is November 11.

Did you know?

McDougall Cottage is holding a Wee Quilt Challenge. If you are interested in entering, you can find out more at: mcdougallcottage.com/exhibits/wee-quilt-challenge

Ricky Tims is coming to Sault Ste Marie, in April 2017. You can find out more here: saultquilts.com.

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.

Contact List President: Marilyn Robinson 273-9732 roblyn@distributel.net Vice-President: Nijole Deskin 267-5982

nijolekd@gmail.com Past-President: Carol Darou 264-0883 (no email) Secretary/Archivist: Cathy Price 267-8092 cyprice@bell.net Treasurer: Diane Gallagher 267-5681 dianeemily@me.com Block-of-the-Month: Heather Buchan 267-8481 gordbuchan@cogeco.ca Blog Administrator: Cathy Price 267-8092 cyprice@bell.net Blog Assistant: Lynne Green 267-5882 lynnegreen1@outlook.com Librarians: Marilyn Lockyer 402-7188 (cell)

mblockyer@hotmail.com Edith Seward 272-2409 edseward@rbsinternet.com Membership: Muriel Hopper 285-6726 guildmembership@outlook.com Newsletter: Lynne Green 267-5882 lynnegreen1@outlook.com Outreach: Nancy Jossinet 267-0022 njossinet@cogego.ca Mary Cooke 283-9370 jcmc_2@sympatico.ca Photographer: Arlene Pellett 264-0710 apellett@cogeco.ca Program: Bridget O’Flaherty 264-7519 bmoflaherty@gmail.com Publicity: Arlene Pellett 264-0710 apellett@cogeco.ca Show & Tell: Bev Davidge 345-1956 (Sept-Dec & April-June)

blbresee@yahoo.ca Sharon Kryvenchuk 284-5203 (no email) (Jan-March) Social: Barbara Dodds 264-9217 Barbscrafts3538@gmail.com Peggy Cowle 259-2362 roncowle@roncowle.com Rosemarie Alarie 273-8721 (no email) Mailing Address:

LCQG, PO Box 20101, Perth ON K7H 3M6 Email: lanarkquilters@hotmail.com

CQA/ACC

The new CQA representative for our area is Lauren MacDonald. You can contact her at: lpmacdonald@hotmail.com.