March-April 2012 Newsletter - League of Northern Colorado Quilters

Northern Link
Newsletter of the League of Northern Colorado Quilters
March-April 2012
LNCQ . . . devoted to preserving the heritage of quilting
April Program
Monday, April 2
Speaker: Hari Walner
“What Part Can't You Do?”
Hari Walner was named teacher of the year in 2006 by Professional Quilt
Magazine. She is a “you can do it” teacher! Hari will speak on the unlimited
potential we all possess while sharing stories about how she began her quilting
adventures, where and how she looks for inspiration, how she built her
confidence and what quilting and creative tips have helped her. Hari is wellknown for her trapunto and machine quilting techniques. Hari's first two books
introduced the machine Trapunto technique and her third book contains 80 of
her continuous line quilting designs.
rd –
Workshop: Tuesday April 3
“Machine Quilting and Trapunto”
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Place: Harmony Presbyterian Church
Cost: $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers Sign-up Deadline: March 19th
Inside this Issue
LNCQ Thank you!
2
President’s Letter
3
Community Service
3
Treasurer’s’ Report
4
LNCQ Fundraising Ideas
4
LNCQ Merchant Supporters
5, 6
New Members
7
Merchant “Bling” Thank yous
7
General Meeting
Class fee includes all patterns and handouts.
Registration and supply list online at www.LNCQ.org
Monday April 2 2012
Quilters of all levels of skill in machine quilting are invited to this hands-on workshop.
Many of Hari's quilts will be shown along with explanation of the specific techniques
that were used in the quilts. The workshop will include:
Harmony Presbyterian
400 East Boardwalk Dr
Fort Collins, Colorado
How to add trapunto effects that are elegant and do not damage the back of your
quilt. The technique is easy to understand and "works".
Learning free motion machine quilting for backgrounds, how to convert your
favorite quilting patterns to trapunto patterns
Continuous-line patterns to take home
How to do shadow trapunto and fake cording trapunto shown
How to quilt a large quilt in your home sewing machine demonstrated
Fixing a wavy border
Discussion about using this trapunto technique even if you prefer to hand quilt
6:30 PM Social
7:00 PM Meeting
Members please bring
a donation to the Food Bank
$6 fee for guests
Show & Tell
If you are interested in signing up for the class call Eileen Maelzer at 663-1418. Or Please bring your creations and
treasures to share!
email Eileen at [email protected] by March 19th.
Thanks! Kathee Houser &
Rita VanDyne
2012 LNCQ OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Norma Carter
(970) 207-0715
VICE PRESIDENT
Rinda Gillespie
(970)-377-2787
SECRETARY
Patricia Streeter
TREASURER
Susan Rowland
PAST PRESIDENT
Patti Smith
(970) 412-8900
(970) 377-3458
Thank you LNCQ Members !!!
Colette Sawyer
Kathie Houser
Phyllis Pekari
The hosted CQC meeting in February was a success.
Outstanding reviews were heard from everyone!
Shawnette Sherwood
So many members deserve thank yous for their efforts….
MaryAnne Florence
Paulette Murray
Vonne Zdenek
Pat Shawaker
Tess Cox
Maxine Tamlin
Eileen Maelzer
Linda Heier
Robbie Carpenter
Rita Van Dyne
Robbie Carpenter
Dena Johnson
Eileen Maelzer
Needed
Jean Poland
Shirley Christian
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS:
ROOKIE COACH: pairs LNCQ members
to coach new quilters—provides project
selection help
WAYS AND MEANS: Oversees
fundraising projects
LNCQ Membership
Full membership is available all year!
The membership form can be accessed
on the LNCQ website at www.lncq.org.
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LNCQ is a non-profit group devoted to preserving the
heritage of quilting. It is open to members of established
quilt groups as well as individuals wishing to share knowledge
and skills for all aspects of quilting. The arts involved in
quilting shall be the primary and only focus of this
organization. The purpose of the League is to provide a source
of education, information, and inspiration. The League
shall support and promote small Quilt Groups.
(970) 225-2101
2011 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Community Service
Exhibits
Hospitality
Hospitality
Library
Membership
Membership
Newsletter
Newsletter
Parliamentarian
Programs
Retreat 2012
Retreat 2012
Show & Tell
Show & Tell
Small Groups
Rookie Program
Ways & Means
Web Coordinator
Workshops
LNCQ MISSION STATEMENT
Nancy Adler
Nancy Baker
Norma Carter
Ann Eatman
Linda Heier
Kathee Houser
Phyllis Perkari
Janet Pugh
Pat Shawaker
Nancy Stutz
Gail Zirtzlaff
Torie Anderson
Karel Bunce
Janet Cichran
Karen Falls
Flo Holesovsky
Mae Lewis
Mary Pilsner
Georgia Narrow
Janey Skinner
Donna Winn
Becky Williamson
Berte Baker
Robbie Carpenter
Nancy Drennen
Becky Ellzoy
Kathy McDonald
Paulette Murray
Susan Rowland
MaryAnn Florence
Shawnette Sherwood
Donna Whitman
“Your treats looked great!!! The table looked wonderful and
everyone attending was so appreciative—You were terrific!!!
Super thank you in the kitchen to Colette Sawyer.”
—Dena Johnson
Thank you also goes to all those “spontaneous helpers”
who stepped in as needed!
Special thanks to Eileen Maelzer, Jean Poland and
Dena Johnson who organized everything for us
LNCQ BOARD MEETINGS
The next Board meeting is Monday, May 14, 7 pm at the
Meadowlark Church of Christ, Fort Collins. Meetings are
Usually held the first Monday of months without general
meetings, but may be rescheduled to the second Monday to
avoid holidays. Call any Board Member with question.
Volume 15 Issue 1
Community Service
From the LNCQ President …
In STITCHES with STITCHERS
I followed the directions
The Kit they said was easy.
It was not true, I say no way
The pattern was a doozy.
One side is short, the other long
The matching points -- they've gone all wrong.
I stitched, I ripped, I cried, I swore
Then threw the Kit right out the door.
So, this month I am looking at "the pieces" and trying to fit everything
together. One thing about it, quilters are some of the best people in the
world, so there is quality fabric to work with.
You won't want to miss our next meeting on April 2nd. Hari Walner is
praised as a wonderful and inspiring teacher, winning a well deserved
Teacher of the Year award in 2006. Look for more information about her
and her class (April 3rd) on our website www.lncq.org.
Let me personally thank all the members who helped with the hosting of
the CQC February meeting. Over 40 members helped with food, displays,
kitchen duty, favors, etc. You made LNCQ look really GOOD!!!
Fundraising to keep LNCQ viable and stimulating is an important goal for
all of us. Please respond to the ideas on the next page of this newsletter!
Happy stitching -- may all your seams be straight and your points match
up.
Norma Carter, LNCQ President
In January, we donated
**23 quilts to Child Safe
** 11 quilts to Foster Care
**Left over batting scraps were
donated to Cat Rescue.
There were 13 quilters at the Sew
Day January 21st. We worked on
Honor Flight tops and sandwiched
quilts. Thanks to all.
Next Sew Day is March 31st.
Please join us at the Ranch
between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bring
sewing supplies and your lunch.
Child Safe
Barbara Cohen with Child Safe
needs as many quilts as possible.
The quilts do not need to be large45”or 48” square will work just fine.
So please go through your stash
and use that fabric “I can’t
remember why you bought it!” or
“What was I thinking!?”-- and UFO
blocks that are taking up space.
Honor Flight of Northern
Colorado
This organization sends WWII,
Korean War, Vietnam War and
terminally ill veterans on a free trip
to Washington DC to see the
memorials. The Northern Colorado
chapter tries to cover each veteran
with a quilt before they go. Here
again, the quilt does not need to be
large. Lap size is good and of
course they love Red, White and
Blue.
Another great volunteer opportunity…
Large quilts are donated to
families that have lost everything
i.e. home fires, wild fires and
floods.
The LNCQ membership committee needs volunteers for the Shop
Hop at The Ranch on Saturday April 14th.
Rookie Coach Needed
The volunteers will help with passport handout, bag sale and LNCQ
membership information. Paulette needs 8 volunteers for a two hour shift
each. It will help the Shop Hop and we will get free advertisement and
information out for LNCQ.
Contact Paulette Murray at 970- 223-1062 or email
[email protected]
Northern Link
LNCQ needs a Rookie Coach
Coordinator NOW!! Currently 4
Loveland residents are waiting for
coaching. Please contact LNCQ
President, Norma Carter 207-0715
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or [email protected]
LNCQ FUNDRAISING IDEAS
LNCQ is struggling. Expenses keep rising and we
are no longer able to pay for everything with just
membership dues. This year we will need to do
some serious fundraising. Small Leadership
Groups may form to plan a fundraising activity for
our members to join in. Certainly, the enthusiastic
volunteering visible at CQC meeting means we
can do this—and have fun doing it!
[League of Northern
Colorado Quilters
LNCQ Treasurer’s Report
Year to Date
2/29/12
Balance 1/1/12
Income
Membership
Guest fees
Advertising
Hospitality
Total Income
$11,446.84
Below you will find some creative ideas presented
for you to consider:
900.00
18.00
918.00
67.00
$ 1,364.00
Disbursements
Rentals
Community Service
Exhibits
Hospitality
Membership
Newsletter
Web Site
Programs
Publicity
Show/Tell
Total Disbursements
Balance 2/29/12
100.00
226.60
100.00
150.00
101.98
199.62
441.80
228.01
55.66
8.87
1,621.54
$11,189.30
Total Expenses
9,983
Total
9,983
(1) Quilt Raffle -- several members are willing to take the
required class. Quilt design would need to be chosen and
made. Suggestion was made for a weekly work day for the
making of the quilt.
(2) Make items to sell—including work days to make
items
---Opportunities for sales at Rocky Mountain Quilt Show.
---A booth at French Nest Market or other sites
---A Booth at the County Farmer’s Market
Possible sale items: pot holders, tea towels, bags for quilt
storage, place mats, tote bags, purses etc.
(3) Consignment “Garage” Sale -- people would bring their
quilting related and other sewing items and sell it
themselves. LNCQ would get a set fee and be in charge of
finding the location, organizing and advertising.
The Foothills Mall may be open to letting us use a store for a
weekend for Consignment Sales or Quilt Shows.
Please offer your feedback and tell us what
projects you would like to help with.
Send responses to LNCQ President Norma
Carter at [email protected]
Richie’s PayBack Rewards Card another way to raise funds for LNCQ
Those of you who were at our February Meeting, heard about a Rewards Program being offered by Richie’s
Car Wash -- 3141 S, College Ave., Fort Collins.
When you purchase their “Works Wash” ($14), and present the Payback Card, they will donate $3 to
LNCQ. And each month there may be several days when this will be doubled to $6. This is a wonderful way to
get a great car wash and help LNCQ at the same time. If you have any questions or need to get Payback Cards,
you can contact Norma Carter, LNCQ President, at [email protected]
We now have the double days for Richie's. This month, double swipe days are March 20th, 21st and 22nd.
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Volume 15 Issue 1
Shop with our LNCQ Supporters!
STEVE’S
Sewing Machine Service, Inc.
“Over 30 Years Experience”
Service/Repair Most Makes and Models
Embroidery, Serger, and Sewing Machines
J&M Vac & Sew
Steve Ferguson
Certified Service Technician
1737 S. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(Prospect & College)
(970) 472-1822
469 N. Denver Ave #101
Loveland, CO 80537
970-663-1590
Shop Hours M-F 8-4
Jerry & Madeline Hixon
Proprietors
Website: www.jmsewvac.com
mama said
SEW
a creation station & fabric depot
WWW.MAMASAIDSEW.COM
121 e. mountain, old town fort Collins
970.493.0623
OPEN DAILY FOR CLASSES, PATTERNS,
NOTIONS, COLLABORATION,
CELEBRATIONS & MORE
MONDAY-Saturday 10-6 Sunday 12-5
The Fig Leaf
FABRIC AND NOTIONS
Laura Shotwell. Owner
2700 S. College Avenue
Fort Collins CO 80525
970-495-1766 phone
thefigleafquilting.com
Luv● 2● Sew
Sewing & Vacuum
528 N. Cleveland
Loveland, CO 80537
970-622-8844
Authorized Dealers: Janome, Brother, Juki
We carry Horn Cabinets
Lance Ferguson
Owner
Quilter’s Stash
Patty Winkelman – Owner
1180 Ash St. Suite 100
Windsor, CO 80550
Northern Link
970-686-5657
www.quilterstash.com
Becky Johnson
Jackie Galbraith
Becky Warmer, Owners
517 N. Denver Ave.
Loveland , CO 80537
(970) 461-3452
Sweetheart [email protected]
Monday-Saturday 10am – 6pm Page 5
More supporters and Advertisements…
Country Crafts
Sherry Baker
Cross Stitch * Custom Framing
Gifts
2220 Reservoir Road Greeley, CO 80631
Phone 970-353-1774
Store Hours: Mon-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 10-4
[email protected]
Quilts
Fabrics
870-A MORAINE AVE.,
ESTES PARK, CO 80517
(970) 577-1557
Web site: www.cottageblissestes.com
Sew Downtown
A Creative Sewing Boutique
Quilting & Home Dec Fabric
Notions, Books, Patterns, Classes
th
824 9 St. Greeley, CO 80631
Phone 970-352-9230
[email protected]
Dana Stencel & Shelly Garcia, Owners
Connie Huddleson
Owner
The Little Wool Shoppe
Quilting, Penny Rugs, Fabric, Kits!!
429 Main St.
Windsor, CO 80550
Phone: 970-686-5642 Fa:m970-686-5698
[email protected]
www.littlewoolshoppe.com
Tues-Fri. 10-5 & Sat. 10-3
New members added after Jan.-Feb.Newsletter
Torie Anderson
623 3rd St.
FT. Collins, CO 80528
[email protected]
482-5678
Kathee Houser
1600 Windsor Ct.
Ft. Collins, CO 80526
[email protected]
407-7214
Gina Archuleta
2038 Burbank St.
Berthoud CO 80513
[email protected]
532-5532
Patricia Lamfers
106 23rd St. SE
Loveland, CO 80537
[email protected]
667-7749
Nancy Drennen
812 Huntington Hills Dr
FT. Collins, CO 80525
[email protected]
Tracy Lentz
1609 Hollyberry St.
Berthoud, CO 80513
[email protected]
290-7013
443-1071
Becy Ellzry
1302 Nassau Way
Ft. Collins, Co 80525
[email protected]
692-2027
Karen Falls
303-913-6971
Jan Hamann
2845 Golden Wheat Ln
Ft. Collins CO 80528
[email protected]
Susan Reid
2900 Stanford
Ft. Collins, CO 80525
[email protected]
692-4992
Debi Routh
5605 CR 68C
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
[email protected]
881-2065
Sharon Schmidt
542 Del Clair Rd
FT. Collins, CO 80525
[email protected]
226-2261
Mae Lewis
36758 WCR 15
Windsor, CO 80550
[email protected]
686-6195
Barbara Moir
2061 River West Dr.
Windsor, CO 80550
bjblmoir@yahoolcom
686-7300
Diana Nolde
623 3rd. St.
Loveland, CO 80537
[email protected]
667-2149
Sharon Wakefield
916 Akin Ave.
Ft. Collins, Co 80525
[email protected]
217-3463
Linda Wilkins
2932 Blue Leaf Ct.
Ft. Collins, CO 80526
[email protected]
226-3967
The following vendors donated some very
nice door prizes for the 2012 LNCQ
"Spring Bling" retreat.
Please shop these businesses and take the time
to thank them for their donations.
Laughing Ladies Quilt Store (Lori), Berthoud
The Sewing Circle (Melissa), Fort Collins
Keepsake Quilting
Sweetheart Quilt Shop. Loveland
Simply Home Gifts (Vicki), Windsor
Alicia's Attic (Marcy), Fort Collins
Garment Gal (Robbie), Loveland
Sulky of America
Wexford Beauty Salon (Brigitte), Loveland
Bloc-Loc (Janna), Loveland
June Taylor
Luv 2 Sew (Lance), Loveland
Guadlahara Mexican Restaurant (Gaby), Windsor
United Notions & Moda Fabric
Little Wool Shop (Connie), Windsor
The Fig Leaf (Laura), Fort Collins
Nancy's Notions
Rumors On Main Salon & Spa (Sherry), Windsor
Quilter's Stash (Patti), Windsor
The Presser Foot (Melody), Fort Collins
McKee Thrift Avenue (Joan), Loveland
Mind Over Body Hypnotherapy, Loveland/Tammy
The Creative Needle (Marge), Littleton
Quilting Hands (Jan), Lyons
Steve's Machine Repair (Steve), Loveland
Quilted Corner (Brenda), Cheyenne
Around The Block (Susan & Barb), Cheyenne
Snowy River Quilts (Deanna), Laramie
Many other donations were made by members
and we thank them very much for helping
make the retreat a success.
Warm Congratulations to our loyal
sponsor —Laura Shotwell owner of THE
FIG LEAF---chosen as one of the "Top
Ten" stores for the Spring 2012 Quilt
Sampler Magazine!!!
Janey Skinner
2809 Amber Waves
FT. Collins, CO 80528
[email protected]
631-8058
Northern Link
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League of Northern Colorado Quilters
Meetings held the 1st Monday of the months Feb., April,
June, Aug., Oct., Dec. at Harmony Presbyterian Church
Remember
to bring
to bring 2
2 non-perishable
items or a cash donation
to meetings for the
Food Bank. This is a
way for LNCQ to say
"Thank you" to the church
for their facility.
League of Northern Colorado Quilters
P.O. Box 272593
Fort Collins, CO 80527
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