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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Merrimack Valley Quilting Guild
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2012-13
President:
Bev Valle
Vice– President
Lin caiado
Secretary:
Barbara Black
Treasurer AP:
Jody Pellecchia
Treasurer AR:
Janet Gillis
Celebrating 33 years of encouraging the art of quilting in the Merrimack Valley. MVQ was established in 1980.
To reach any committee,
please address corre-
spondence to
MVQ Guild
PO Box 566
Haverhill. MA 01831
Newsletter items must be
in to me by the 1st of
each month:
May 2013
What can I say? The Quilt Show was wonderful! We are a talented group of dedicated quilt-
ers! The quilts were amazing, with so many beautiful colors, patterns and designs. I loved every
one! The quilt ribbon winners will be posted in the newsletter, but each one should be congratu-
lated for their expertise, in each category. The many vendors chose their favorite quilt on which
to place a ribbon, as did the President. Honestly, I didn't realize the quilt I had decided to adorn
with a ribbon, was made by the vice president, until I got closer and read the sign. The Silent
Auction, near and dear to my heart, raised money for Coastal Connections, a program
for disabled adults in Amesbury. Three members have children who attend this program. Twen-
ty-three items raised a LOT of money for this program, and they will be so appreciative. Thanks
to all who contributed items to the Silent Auction, and for all who purchased items. The total will
be disclosed at the May meeting.
Thanks, also, for all the lovely donated quilts for Project Linus and Hospice House. More will be
coming in, and dispersed in June.
I can't thank enough, the team of members who carried out the work of the quilt show, and "the
two Joannes" - Joanne Turner and JoAnne Burns for chairing the Quilt Show this
year. "Remember When", with the decorations, challenge quilts and ice cream bar, was a won-
derful theme. Having a sewing machine to raffle added a lot of interest.
Coming up at the next meeting, the Viewer's Choice ribbon, and in June, The Quilter of the Year
is disclosed. Until then, happy sewing for next year's quilt show!
Bev
May 16th Lecture & Trunk show of Judy Neimeyer quilts by
Lisa McCarthy,
Certified instructor Workshop: May 18th Paper
pieced Table runner– taught by Lisa McCarthy
Doris Bennett is our “Sunshine Lady” E_Mail her or call her if you
know of someone who needs cheering up!
978-655-3565 [email protected]
If anyone is interested in making a queen size quilt for someone
who sent a request to Merrimack Valley Quilters, please get in
touch with Bev...(whose email ends with verizon.net, not com-
cast.net.) Thank you.
Iwould like to remind those members who signed up for the UFO Quilt Chal-
lenge that the May meeting is the deadline for showing me your finished UFO
Quilts in order to be eligible for the gift certificate drawing at the June meet-
ing. I printed the quilt show entry list and will look for those quilts when I am
at the show (for double credit).
If you have a finished quilt/project and can't make the May meeting, you can
send me a good photo of it by email attatchment or regular mail (postmarked
by the may meeting
date). [email protected] 68 Sterling Lane, Haverhill MA
01835
Thanks, Ann Stobbs
Looking for a place to recycle old textiles, fabric, curtains, clothing
etc.?
Newburyport Transfer station accepts them at no cost– just tell the per-
son at the booth and they will direct you.
More info? Google City of Newburyport– recycling
Mystery Quilt Part 5 of the Mystery Quilt is now available under "Projects" on
the MVQ website. A few copies will be available at the May
meeting for those without computer access.
June 20th “When the Going Gets Tough, the
tough Make a Quilt” by author
Marie Bostick
MVQ has two tubs of storybooks with accompanying quilts to be used in a
classroom or school library– They are suitable from Pre-K through Middle
school.
You can arrange for a tub to take to your child or grandchild’s school for afew
weeks. Mary Ginn and Maggie Judd are the people to see to arrange this.
If you like to knit or crochet baby hats– I have a source to give them
to.
Pat Lucey
The “Giving Tree” in West Boxford is delight- ed
with all the baby items that we give!!!! Thank
you!!!
Keep them coming!
THANK YOU to all chairs and helpers. Someone might not be
attending the meeting and we would like to thank all for all their help. Thanks, Joanne & JoAnne
I’d like to send a special thank you to everyone who assisted in the judging, hanging and taking
down of the quilts in out show, especially our male contingent who are not members but par-
ticipated anyway. They are invaluable. I think we set a record for a complete take down in 52
minutes. That could never have been accomplished without all the help we received. Never have I
seen the old adage “many hands make light work” demonstrated so well. Thank you all again and
we hope to see everyone again next year! It was a pleasure working with you all.
Carrie Zizza
The Silent Auction
I would personally like to thank all 16 people for their lovely and fun donations that raised
$500 for Coastal Connections in Amesbury, MA. They will find out the total after the next
general meeting, when the last five items will be given out and checks received. There was a lot of
interest in several items, which made the Silent Auction a fun and busy place all during the show. I
found out from my sister, that the outside edge of the umbrella picture is called Bobbin Lace.
Thanks again for everyone who donated, and everyone who placed a bid. I will be handing out the
last 5 items at the church hall between 6 PM and 7 PM on Thursday, May 16, prior to the general
meeting, .
Bev Valle
April 18th, 2013 Minutes of the General Meeting
Meeting started at 7:02 by Bev Valle. The topic of the Quilt Show was first on the agenda. Bev Valle has 12 items for the silent auction so far. If you have
other items for the auction you were asked to e-mail or call her about them. Pat Lucey is running the Boutique. 20% goes to the guild and the other 80% goes to the owner. Items should be brought
on Thursday April 25th and Friday, April 26th. Tickets for the raffle quilt should be passed in by Saturday April 27th by noon time. JoAnne Turner and Joanne Burns asked for donations of drinks and food for the cafe. Drinks can be brought on Thursday and food (cookies, brownies etc.) on Friday. Mattie Burke is looking for people to sign up to volunteer at the quilt show. Everyone
should volunteer two hours of their time during the quilt show. Carrie Pizza will be at the Merrimac Library, Wednesday, April 24th for the judging the quilts. Drop off is in the morning around 8:30 and pick-up is at 4:15. Sue Richards introduced speaker Diane Loomis whose talk was on Baltimore Quilts Door Raffles was won by Diana Doucette, Carolyn Thompson, and Janet Gillis.
Table raffle was won by Abby Salt.
Linda Pearl is putting on a bus trip to the Vermont Quilt Show, Saturday, June 29th.
Cost is $79 for the day. Meeting ended with show and tell. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara Black
Jeanne Elliott
Beginning Tole Painting
Beginning quilting
Professional quilting of
your quilts!
Quilting by Catherine Hand Guided Long Arm Machine Quilting Custom quilting Edge to Edge Binding Basting (for hand quilting)
Catherine Harnisch [email protected] Me-thuen, MA 978-682-1843
New England Quilt Museum
18 Shattuck Street
Lowell, MA 01857
Phone: 978-452-4207
www.nequiltmuseum.org
Ladies,
Brown Bag Lunch 1st Thursdays 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Book Club 3rd Thursdays 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm
Rosemary
Diana Dow, LMT, NCTMB Nationally Certified – Licensed in MA & NH MASSAGE THERAPIST Stone Therapy Massage Specialty
Deep Tissue and Stress Reduction
617-823-2795 [email protected]
Andover Hair & Skin Care Salon & Spa 93 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810 Hours by appointment – INCLUDES Sunday and Monday Gift Certificates Available – Introductory Offer - $65.00 Ask about the Signature Franciscan Stone Massage
Next Meeting May 16th
Lisa McCarthy
Judy Niemeyer quilts
Check List:
Name Tag
Show and Tell
$ for raffle
Refreshments [if it
is your turn!]
$ for membership
Refreshments: M through H
Letter to Bev, from her cousin who won the raffle quilt.:
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a beautiful quilt. I most
definitely will find a place, most likely on my living room wall so the dogs
can't make themselves a new bed. My son will help me put it up next week
.
Thank you again, Cuz. I love going to the Quilt Show in Plaistow each year to
see what your imagination has put into beautiful artistic forms. You all have a
special talent.
Love, Lucy (Huston)