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February 25, 2014 Bits & Pieces Page 1
Lanark County Quilters Guild Newsletter
February 25, 2014 Volume 18, Issue 5
Bits & Pieces PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Jean Sherwin
Is it ever going to warm up and stop snowing? Even though I love winter, I think we
have had enough!!! The good news is it has given us lots of time to spend sewing.
I am very excited about the 200th Perth Settlement Quilt blocks that will be presented
tonight. I hope that you will take a kit of four blocks that suit your ability and be a
participant in the quilt. They are fun, and we have easy, medium and difficult. Just pick what suits you and have fun with it. You could take your kit to retreat and if you needed
help you will find it there.
While we are thinking about the 200th anniversary are you working on your April
Challenge piece?
I am looking forward as well to seeing the finished UFOs. Who will win?
The Executive is looking for your input in the open floor discussion on filling executive positions. We have sent you a questionnaire to get you thinking about this so that we can
get your feedback. Please do not hesitate to speak up.
Jean
Visiting Artists
Our January guest speaker was Brenda Miller of Among Brenda’s Quilts & Bags from Strathroy, Ontario. Brenda started teaching quilting classes and writing patterns for her students in 2005; she then started designing all kinds of things like quilts, table runners, bags, casserole carriers, and picnic totes. In fact, she will design anything. She says that keeping her patterns uniquely different, simple to follow, well illustrated and fun to sew forms the foundation of her pattern business. Brenda presented a
wonderful display of her wide variety of bags for all occasions, as well as an assortment of quilts she has designed. She also had a supply of patterns for our
members to buy, as well as kindly donated a pattern as a raffle prize for one lucky winner. In case you are wondering, her business is called Among Brenda’s Quilts because her marmalade tabby Harry is always among or on top of her quilts while she is working. You can check out her patterns and online store by going to www.amongbrendasquilts.com Shown here is one of Brenda’s quilts, as well as a picture of her with one of her fabulous bags.
CQA “Walk to Brock” Inch Challenge
The latest stop for this Challenge is Fort McMurray with three more provinces to cross. For the three quilts that were meas-ured at the January Show and Tell, as well as for sale items, a total of 1375.5” was re-ported. Please have your quilts already measured when you bring them for Show ‘n Tell. It is possible that the challenge may be extended a few more months. ~ Marie ~
Spring Retreat (Written by: Heather Buchan)
Want to sew and sew, not miss a beat? You’ll do it at Retreat.
Like great meals with lots to eat? Join us at Retreat.
Morrisburg’s McIntosh Inn cannot be beat. Come to our Retreat.
Like a snack between your meals? Bring them to Retreat.
Need a friend? There are many to meet. You’ll find them at Retreat.
April 9, 10, & 11...it would be great To have you save those dates,
So see you at Retreat.
For prices and more information, contact Trisha Klymko
or Heather Buchan.
February 25, 2014 Bits & Pieces Page 2
Executive Meeting Report — February 2014
Jean Sherwin thanked Colleen Richardson for hosting the meeting. President (Jean Sherwin) - advised that the blog is in the process of being transformed and updated. Vice President (Carol Darou) - advised she has got a fair number of items for the November sale. She needs someone for the kitchen. Anna offered to do the consignment section. Past President (Carole Armstrong) - Marie Amyot will be staying on as Librarian. There will be a 30-minute forum held at the February meeting on the Executive positions. Treasurer (Janice Spitz) - advised that the Guild is in a good financial state. Block of the Month (Cathy Price) - showed the block for February which involves partial piecing. Membership (Muriel Hopper) - advised she will be away February 20 to March 6; Mary Forde will man the Membership table at the General Meeting. Newsletter (Lynne Green) - advised that she will be away from March 5 to April 3 and Linda Bates will do the March newsletter in her absence. Also, three more people have requested eNewsletters. Outreach (Anna Cornel) - showed the 200th Anniversary quilt top. Program (Ruth Oblinski) - in Ruth’s absence, Jean advised that the postponed workshop by Cathy Price will be held in September. There are six tables reserved for the February stash sale; set up will be at 11:00 am on meeting day.
Publicity (Colleen Richardson) - advised that she distributes 14 posters each month advertising the Guild meeting. Social (Bev Murdoch) - advised that the cup situation went well in January.
January 2014 Meeting Review
There were 101 people in attendance at this afternoon meeting, including six guests. Door prizes were kindly donated by Heather Buchan and Wilhelmine Hill; and the winners were Lynne Evans, Ruth Wilson, Judy Tymchuk, and Vicki Hough. The draw was won by Sharon Kryvenchuk, while the winner of the Monster Bag pattern from our guest speaker, Brenda Miller, was Nancy Sheffield. Fourteen works of art were shown during show and tell by 10 members. As usual all the quilts were inspiring. Carol Darou reminded members about the Vice President’s challenge mentioned in November’s newsletter, and showed what she has made so far for the November sale. Jean Sherwin announced that due to postal rates increasing, starting in March newsletters will not be mailed out to members who do not attend the monthly meeting unless a self-addressed stamped envelope is provided to Membership (Muriel Hopper). She suggested that members might want to receive their newsletters by email, or have a friend pick up the newsletter in their absence. Carole Armstrong provided background information for new members about the AGM that is held every year in May, and that President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer are all voted in. Jean Sherwin’s two year term as President is finished in June and Carol Darou as Vice President will become President. Therefore, we need a Vice President to be in training for President and also chair the November sale which is held every other year. Carole noted the positions that need to be filled, which were in the newsletter. At a future meeting, some time will be set aside for questions and answers and suggestions on the format of your Executive. Everyone’s input will be appreciated. Tricia Klymko spoke about the Spring Retreat planned for April 9-11, 2014. Sign up for this will take place at the February meeting. Rates are $367.13 for single occupancy, $265.03 for double occupancy, and $231.53 for triple
occupancy. Marie Amyot showed this month’s books that are listed in the newsletter. She noted that the latest edition of the CQA magazine has Ruth Rodford’s award winning quilt in it. Ruth Oblinski outlined what is planned for Program over the next few months. Cathy Price talked about the 200th Anniversary block kits that will be available for signing out in February. There will be enough background fabric in each kit for four blocks and all leftover fabric must be returned when returning the finished blocks. The kits will be grouped as easy, medium, and difficult.
Executive Positions Available
The following positions still need to be filled as soon as possible (term to start September 2014):
Vice President Program Co-Chairperson
Come and see me to find out what is involved! ~ Carole Armstrong, Past President ~
The Common Threads
Next Meeting — Tuesday, March 25 @ 7:00 p.m.
Limestone Quilters’ Guild from Kingston will be presenting a trunk show of their members’ works of art.
March Executive Meeting
Date: Tuesday, March 11 @ 10:00 a.m. Hostess: Cathy Price 267-8092 Address: #6 - 45 Sunset Boulevard, Perth
L-R: Carol Darou’s Applique Quilt;
Grandson’s Quilt by Muriel Hopper; Gail Guttierez’ African Quilt
February 25, 2014 Bits & Pieces Page 3
Program
Our yearly challenge is coming up in April, so there's still time to consider making something. It's such a special challenge too.... celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Perth Military Settlement. We'd love to see more people become involved! The sky's the limit in what you might like to make and it doesn't have to be huge!!! If you haven’t already started, check out the insert that was with the June 2013 newsletter for full details of the challenge. ~ Ruth ~
Library Australia’s Quilts, a directory of patchwork treasures by Jenny Manning celebrates the rich history of quilts in Australian society from its beginning as a penal colony to the present day.
Around the Quilt Frame, stories and musings on the quilter’s craft edited by Kari Cornell contains seventeen essays and stories including excerpts from The Persian Pickle
Club, and Gee’s Bend: the Women and their Quilts.
West Virginia Quilts and Quiltmakers by Fawn Valentine is based on research done from 1990–2000. Information was gathered on more than 4000 quilts made before 1940. One hundred and sixty-nine coloured photos of selected quilts are given with detailed descriptions of quilt designs, patchwork patterns, fabrics, and sewing techniques, and biographies of the
quilters.
Fun Quilts for Kids published by Leisure Arts has 27 of the best quilts for girls and boys from Fons and Porter. One of the designs is a turtle quilt called Speedy.
Primitive Quilts and Projects, Spring 2014 is the latest issue from editor Kimber Mitchell. The 16 projects in this issue are identified by level of difficulty – beginner, intermediate or advanced. Thanks to Marilyn Robinson for sharing her subscrip-
tion with guild members. ~ Marie ~
Block of the Month
I can’t believe how wonderfully everyone’s blocks are coming along. You are all amazing! This month you get to try some simple partial piecing, which will open up a whole new world of patterns. I found this block at SEW MAMA SEW, designed a mirror image and a filler block to go with it. This block also opens up a ton of possibilities for you to be creative. Let’s have some fun.
~ Cathy ~
The Stash
Membership
Please update your Membership Directory with the following new member contact information:
Creaser, Rosaline 258 Little Silver Lake Road, Maberly, ON, K0H 2B0 Tel: 613-276-5962 Email: [email protected]
Hogarth, Diane
2075 Elmgrove Road, Perth, ON, K7H 3C7 Tel: 613-267-2550 Email: [email protected]
Sutton, Bronwen 572 Armstrong Line, Maberly, ON, K0H 2B0 Tel: 613-267-2042 Email: [email protected]
Thirlwall, Nathalie 725 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J5 Tel: 613-730-6513 Email: [email protected]
Please change the email address for Yvonne Stirling, as follows: [email protected] ~ Muriel ~
Social
Thank you to the following members for tonight’s treats:
Sas Carruthers Kathy Truelove Pat Landry Barbara Willows Patricia Parry Ruth Wilson Elfriede Ronson Mary Young Yvonne Spencer Johanna Zylstra Yvonne Stirling ~Bev ~
Outreach
This year's outreach quilt top is now completed and the quilt is at Carol Darou's for quilting. Look forward to the big reveal at the March Guild Meeting! ~ Anna ~
Kemptville Quilters’ Guild Workshops
Our members are invited to attend the following workshops in Kemptville:
Tuesday, April 15 - Dragon Bones Fish Fingers with Susan Purney Mark. Cost $40.00
Tuesday, May 13 - Open Bar Thread Workshop with Anita Zobens of Cotton Mill Threadworks . Kit fee is $5.00
For more info and registration, call Jean 613-657-3125 or Beth 613-800-9096, or email either at [email protected]
Clockwise L-R: Sharon Kryvenchuk’s Ice
Cream Wall Hanging; Peggy Beckett’s Sunrise/Sunset Wall Hanging; Pacific Rim Candle Quilt by Babs Grose; Marion Biersworth’s Table Runner; Daisy Chain Bed
Runner by Bonnie Leclair.
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REMINDERS
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Bulletin Board: Check out the bulletin board 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, please contact Lynne Green at 267-5882 or email at [email protected]. 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. Did you bring your… name tag, mug, library books, Show and Tell, Block of the Month?
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Contact List President: Jean Sherwin 267-4062 Vice-President: Carol Darou 264-0883
Past-President: Carole Armstrong 267-4821
Secretary/Archivist: Gloria Currie 259-3110
Treasurer: Janice Spitz 264-1455
Block-of-the-Month: Cathy Price 267-8092
Blog: Yvonne Stirling 284-1498 Lynne Green 267-5882
Librarian: Marie Amyot 267-1715
Membership: Muriel Hopper 285-6726
Newsletter: Lynne Green 267-5882
Outreach: Anna Cornel 267-6126 Photographer: Ruth Wilson 875-7058
Program: Ruth Oblinski 267-3162
Program Assistant: Beverley Davidge 345-1956
Workshop Registration:
Lois Carswell 268-2233
Lynn Kirkwood 267-3994 Workshop Set-Up: Lois MacLean 267-3318
Publicity: Colleen Richardson 264-9232
Show & Tell: Peggy Beckett 268-2443
Social: Beverly Murdoch 326-0188
Barbara Dodds 264-9217 Sandra Blair 267-7331
Mailing Address:
LCQG, PO Box 20101, Perth ON
K7H 3M6
Email: [email protected]
The Backing
Upcoming Events
Workshops (Contact: Ruth Oblinski) **Remember to bring your iron to all workshops**
Monday, March 3 or Tuesday, March 4 9:00 - 3:00 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Machine Quilting, Part 2 with Pat Lemaire
Monday, March 24 or Tuesday, March 25 9:00 - 3:00 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Machine Quilting, Part 3 with Pat Lemaire
Wednesday April 23 9:00 - 4:00 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Hour Glass Beauty with Carole Armstrong *** Suitable for Beginners ***
Shows
Transformations: Taking Felt in Until March 15 New Directions
A Collaboration April 1 - June 28 Norah Rosamond Hughes Gallery MVTM 3 Rosamond Street East, Almonte, ON
Fibre Fling 3 Show & Sale April 4 & 5 Kitchissippi United Church 630 Island Park Drive, Ottawa, ON
Rhapsody of Quilts April 5 & 6 Rouge Valley Quilters’ Guild 2014 Quilt Show East & West Salons, Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, ON
Sunshine Quilt Show April 12 & 13 Orillia Quilters’ Guild Trillium Manor 12 Grace Avenue, Orillia, ON
Newsletter Deadline The deadline for March newsletter submissions is
March 13, 2014. As I am away all of March, please
send your articles to Linda Bates at
[email protected] as she has kindly agreed to do the
newsletter in my absence. Any articles sent to me instead of Linda will not be included until the April
newsletter. Thanks for your assistance.
Did you know?
If you get your newsletter by email you get the full effect of the colours in our show and tell and guest speakers’ creations. Contact Lynne Green to arrange for your eNewsletter today!
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) in Almonte has started hosting children’s birthday parties. Kids 6-12 years will be able to step back in time as they explore and try on costumes ranging from Queen Victoria
to Ottawa Valley lumbermen, Sir John A. MacDonald and more. Check it out at www.mtvm.ca.
Your tips, hints or general news are needed for this section, so please email or give them to Lynne Green. Thanks.
