Cumberland Valley Quilters Association
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Cumberland Valley Quilters Association
Cumberland Valley Quilters Association cvqa.com Cumberland Valley Quilters Association MEETING NOTICES Established 1981 Tuesday, August 2, 2016 OFFICERS: First Presbyterian Church, Franklin, TN President - Assembly: 9:30 a.m. Meeting: 10:00 a.m. Connie Spector Program: Bernice Stokes, “Quilts with Bible Names” 1st Vice President— programs Guest Fee is $10. Joyce Oberle Workshop: No Workshop Hospitality: Joyce Bell, Wilma Ford, Donna Miller, Diane Effinger, Pam Olds, Robin Stacy, Janice Mockmore, Carol Fisher, Ellen Lockamy, Annalee Pinnegar, Sue Giblin Door Prizes: Mary Dono. 2nd Vice PresidentMember Services Irene Neilan Treasurer Membership Desk: Barbara Lowe, Lois Bergmann, Irene Neilan. Jill Albrecht Welcome: Jill Albrecht and Kim Lance. Secretary Kim Lance Evening Stars: August 16, 2016 Board Meeting: Monday, August 1, at 10:00 a.m. at Connie Spector’s house. Correspondence Secretary—Newsletter Anne Dougherty LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Greetings ladies, August is almost here and it has already been as hot as blue-blazes. Wonder where that saying came from? Ha!, I looked it up on Google and here you go – “ it’s well-known that the hottest fires burn with a blue flame, so “blue blazes” probably does, indeed, have some connection to a very intense fire.” The internet is amazing, isn’t it? You can take quilting classes, learn appliqué, paper piecing, almost anything and also buy any- thing. My friend told me he lost his credit card and I asked him if he had cancelled the card. He said, “No, the person using it spends far less than my wife did”. I think we quilters love all the fabrics and gadgets that come with quilting. I know I have many of both that have never been used. When this Newsletter goes out, I will probably be in Washington DC at the 2016 National Bridge Tournament. That is one of my other passions, playing duplicate bridge. The 2016 Spring Nationals hosted 13,967 tables that would be 56,000 participants in events. Not sure there will be that many in Washington but there will be players from all over the world. Wish me luck, and especially my husband as he will be dogsitting with our children. Those of you who have been to my house know that it is the dog’s house and they just let us live there. See you on August 2. Connie L Spector August 2016 Special points of interest: Newsletter stories for June issue due Aug. 15, 2016. Submit to Anne Dougherty at annehd@bellsouth. net Weather Policy : CVQA will not meet, if Williamson County schools are closed because of weather. Please remember that no children under 8 are permitted at guild meetings. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Minutes— 2 Programs— 4 Evening Stars— 5 Block of the Month— 6 Notices—7 Committee News— 8, 9 Sewing Bees—10 Page 2 Cumberland Valley Quilters Association MINIUTES OF THE JULY GUILD MEETING President Connie Spector called the General Meeting of the CVQA to order on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 10:01 a.m. A motion was made by Linda Carefelle and seconded by Nancy Coker to approve the minutes of the June 2016 meeting as printed in the newsletter. The motion passed. ing and application. She is a national speaker. There is a fee of $40 for the workshop and a kit fee of $33 (includes paints). The workshop will be held the day after our guild meeting. Irene Nielan reported we have 87 today with 3 visitors. Connie Spector needs to meet with those who There is a sign up table for the upcoming retreat to be have not been photographed. Joyce Oberle reported held September 2. Sandy Cole was absent but asked to we need quilts to hang at the fair. The raffle quilt will remind everyone that the Ron McDonald blocks are be outside the room hopefully to attract visitors. The due back by the August meeting. She also sent a note room will be locked when the fair is closed. Joyce inreporting on the retirement home visits. They were troduced Teresa Raleigh. well received and had a very good turnout. Everyone enjoyed the presentation. Door prizes were presented by Mary Dono. Show and Tell was presented. Valerie Curtis is passing around a signup sheet to volunteer to help at the Williamson County Fair in the quilt room. The shifts are 2 hours at a time. Chattanooga Quilt Show- see Pat Christinson if you are interested in riding the bus. Marianne Cooley reported there are projects to be worked on. Encouraged everyone to be working on quilts to be displayed at next year’s quilt show. Joyce Oberle has the July block of the month at the back table. She would like to have a quilt show and tell in February with finished quilts featuring the 2016 blocks of the month. She welcomed Teresa Raleigh, our guest speaker for today. In August, we will have a lecture only by Bernice Stokes. No workshop. In September, we have our studio tour of 4 of our guild members. We will have maps available showing the locations of all the studios. They will be open for visiting from 10 – 3 p.m. Encouraging everyone to try and car pool if possible. It is not necessary to meet at the church first, you may begin at a studio closer to your home first. In October, we will have Linda Poole as our guest speaker. She is an artistic quilter involved with paint- President Connie Spector adjourned the meeting at 11:39 a.m. These Minutes are Respectfully submitted by Kim Lance, Recording Secretary Cumberland Valley Quilters Association Page 3 PLEA FOR QUILTERS The Soldier Quilt Committee is in need of quilters. We have a large backlog of quilt tops ready to be quilted. At present, Soldier Quilts, Marsha Ervin & Donna Hasty, has 108 quilt tops ready for quilting. 17 more quilt top kits are currently checked out and 22 kits are ready to be given out. So far the committee has given out 23 quilts this year and maybe could give more if we had quilters but at that rate we have enough tops for 3 years. I have asked Donna to hold off on making any more quilt top kits until we can catch up. If you can help with this, I know it would be appreciated. The Charity Quilt Committee needs quilters also. There is a large stack of quilts with batting and binding ready to be quilted. Please consider taking home a quilt to quilt. Page 4 Cumberland Valley Quilters Association We have had an OUTSTANDING mix of National Speakers, Regional Talent, and Member participation this year. Please continue to support these wonderful programs provided by CVQA by attending the monthly guild meetings and also by participating in the fun and informative workshops. Your continued support allows us to have top quality programs. AUGUST 2 GUILD MEETING Come listen to Bernice Stokes tell all about her "Quilts with Bible Names" at out Guild Meeting on August 2nd. It will be a delightful experience. There will not be a workshop in August. Guest fee is $10. PROGRAMS 2016 Registration for workshops is not official until payment is received. Payment for workshops is nonrefundable. Should your plans change, you are free to find a substitute from our waiting list. Visitor admission will be charged for Regional Speakers’ ($10) and National Speakers’ ($20) presentations at our regular meetings. Speakers, Workshops, and events are listed below. More information will follow. SEPTEMBER 6TH MEMBERS’ STUDIO TOURS OCTOBER 4TH & 5TH LINDA M. POOLE, NATIONAL SPEAKER Please join us to welcome National Speaker, Linda M. Poole. Tuesday, October 4th. She will present her lecture, “A Quilted Journey Around the World.” The Workshop on Wednesday, October 5th is titled “Dragonfly Star.” In this 6-hour workshop participants will “learn to color, blend, shade, and outline, and paint a whimsical dragonfly.” Signups will begin July 5th, Workshop fee $40, Kit fee $33. Meeting guest fee $20. www.lindampoole.com. For more information on Linda Poole, go to her Professional Facebook page where you will be able to see class samples. https://www.facebook.com/LindaMPooleTheMagicofApplique/ NOVEMBER 1st: TBD DECEMBER 6th: Holiday Party!! Cumberland Valley Quilters Association Page 5 EVENING STARS Evening Stars enjoyed Christmas in July with Dale Trask! August’s Evening Stars Project — Hand Applique Methods Evening Stars meets again on August 16th. Ginabeth Young will be presenting an overview of hand appliqué methods including Hawaiian appliqué and numerous ways of doing needle-turn appliqué. This will be an overview only - no special project. No supplies or equipment needed. If you have questions, please contact Ginabeth at [email protected]. Page 6 Cumberland Valley Quilters Association Cumberland Valley Quilters Association Page 7 NOTICES SPRING HILL SIT AND SEW CHATTANOOGA QUILT SHOW We will meet Aug 12th at the home of Hollie Hart. If you want to join us or want more info, call Hollie at 615-791-8213. In addition to making charity quilts, we have lots of fun. It's too hot to be outside so why not come and sew with us from 9:00 to 3:00. Unfortunately, the bus trip to Chattanooga was not funded, and the bus has been canceled. Maybe those interested could form a group and carpool. A trip to The Missouri Star would be very costly and include a 13 or 14 hour bus trip. Therefore, no trips are currently anticipated until the AQS Show in Paducah in April 2017. Pat Christinson 615-478-1381 FALL RETREAT AT GARNER CREEK Fall retreat September 12 -15. Last chance to sign up at the August meeting. Check is due at sign up to reserve your spot. Cost is the same: Private $250 and Semi Private $180. In the event that we do not get 25 people to sign up each person will be assessed approximately another $10 so that we can have our lunch and dinner provided. If you are unable to attend the August meeting your check can be made out to CVQA and mailed to me (Rita Stapleton). Checks must be received no later than August 23 (NO EXCEPTIONS). It is helpful if you find your own roommate, otherwise I will assign them. I also have a list of items that we would appreciate you volunteering to bring for everyone to share. Please help us with this by signing up at the retreat registration table in August. Page 8 Cumberland Valley Quilters Association COMMITTEE NEWS CHARITY QUILTS Charity Quilts will not meet during August. However, Denise Stokes reported that there are charity quilts ready for quilting or binding. SOLDIER QUILTS BIRTHDAYS FOR AUGUST Carole Shean – 1 Kate Howard – 2 Mary Lou Montague – 4 Valerie Jones – 4 Phyllis Wilburn – 12 When you stop at the Soldier Quilt table during the August meeting, Charlotte Greene, Luci Pincince and Jayne Gunther will assist you in making your selection. There are various opportunities available to hone your quilting skills: quilts to bind; and quilts needing quilting "as desired" including straight line quilting, that are suited to home machines, mid-arms and long arms. If you have completed quilting or binding a quilt, please return it at the August meeting. Donna is still enjoying her vacation, so will be unavailable to receive any completed quilt tops. June Bowman – 13 Marsha Montgomery – 13 Nancy Garrison – 14 Kitty Malois – 16 Donna Hasty – 18 Anne Dougherty – 19 Judy Sullivan – 21 Elayne Vognild - 21 Nancy Robichaux – 29 Jill Albrecht – 30 Jean Odom – 31 LIBRARY There will be library in August. Many of us are participating in special interest groups, and your Library Co-Chairs ask that each group suggest a few books for possible addition to the CVQA Library. Please email your requests to Pat Kovalcheck ([email protected]) or Carol Looney ([email protected] ) by the end of August or early September if possible. Suggestions in writing or via email are always welcome from any CVQA member, and we will do our best to fill requests taking into account current inventory and budget. RONALD MCDONALD All blocks are due at the August meeting. If you are not able to attend, please call me at 615-599-6755 or email me at [email protected] or text me at 615-5851702. Thanks! Sandy. Cumberland Valley Quilters Association Page 9 WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR QUILT SHOW The Fair is coming...The Fair is coming Williamson County Fair I-65 at exit 61 Friday Aug 6 – Saturday Aug 13 We still have slots open for workers in the quilt room and the raffle table, especially Sat the 13th. If you can spare 2 hours, please help. You get into the Fair free with free parking in the volunteer parking lot on Long Lane. Armbands will be available at the Aug guild meeting and the volunteer sign in desk at the volunteer parking lot. Husbands are welcome to work with you to keep you company and will also receive an armband. New members...we need your help too. It’s easy, fun and you don’t need to be a quilting expert to share your love of quilts with local people. Thanks everyone. Connie and Valerie FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE Our committee had a workday to prepare "block kits" to pass out at the August meeting. There will be a table set up with the kits for pick up. A total of 29 kits will be available for members to make. Some are pieced, others need machine appliqué. Please sign your name on a quilt list before taking the block. Thanks to our Committee members who came to the workday and to The Quilting Squares for providing work space. Sincerely, Ginabeth Young Page 10 Cumberland Valley Quilters Association AUGUST/SEPTEMBER QUILT SHOWS The Nimble Thimbles August 13, TVQA Assembly Day, Charlotte, TN, members only. See tvqaquilting.org. Hand piecing, hand quilting. This group meets the third Thursday of each month, or August 18 this month, at The Quilting Squares in Franklin from 10:00 – 2:00. Bring your project and lunch. Contact Connie Spector at [email protected] if interested. August 19-20, Quilts in the Boro, Murfreesboro, TN September 14-17, AQS Quilt Week, Chattanooga, TN September 22-24, Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival, Algood, TN For more information, please see cvqa.com. Sewing Bees The sewing bees are open to all interested guild members. If you wish to join a particular bee, contact the person listed and express your interest or simply attend one of the scheduled meetings! “AA Group - Appliqué Anonymous” This group meets at the Williamson Co. Archives and Museum on the second Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 2:00, August 11 this month. The focus is on hand appliqué but you can bring your machine if you wish to do machine appliqué. Please no irons and no food. Contact Connie Spector at [email protected] if interested. “Beaded Ladies” - Crazy Quilts and Embroidery This group meets the first Thursday of each month, or August 4 this month, at The Quilting Squares from 10:00 – 2:00. Bring your project and lunch. Contact Connie Spector at [email protected] if interested. Wooly Jane’s” – Wool and Dear Jane Quilts Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, or August 10 this month, at the home of Mimi Shimp from 10:00 – 2:00. If interested in joining this group, contact Connie Spector at [email protected]. “I Fold to Pieces” - Paper Piecing This group meets the third Friday of the month, or August 19 this month, at Connie Spector’s home from 10—2. Bring your sewing machine, project and lunch. Irons are provided. Contact Connie Spector at [email protected] if interested. The Art Quilt Group This group meets the third Wednesday of the month, or August 17 this month, from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Williamson County Archives Museum at Five Points in downtown Franklin. No food is allowed in the museum. Contact Anne Dougherty at [email protected] if you are interested in joining. Cumberland Valley Quilters Association Page 11