November 2013 - Central Oklahoma Quilters Guild

Volume 35 No. 6
November 2013
NQA Chapter OK 544
Momentum !
Quilters might not be big sports fans. Or
maybe we are. Anyway it is often said
by the announcers that the team with
momentum, even if they are behind at
half time, has the advantage. What can
I learn from this? Use your momentum.
Identify for yourself when you are really
on a roll and then take yourself to high
speed.
Last month after completing the program
with my Mother and then the workshop
on Saturday, I found myself somewhat
lost in my quilt room. I felt I needed to
get busy, busy, busy.
First, I finished the sample blocks from
the class. Next, I completed a charity
quilt top for my Church group—Stitches
of Love. Then I went to my list of UFO’s.
Yes, I do keep them on a list. Two
panels with trains will be Christmas quilts
for two special nephews in Hawaii. I prioritized the quilts that need quilting for
Jim and listed them. I started knitting
wrist warmers for nieces Christmas gifts.
I am just a happier person when I have
things to keep my busy. I bet you are
too.
Quilting Blessings from Mary Dahlberg
OKLAHOMA STAR
Treva Hedges
Heartwarmers would like to recognize
Treva Hedges, who has accomplished
100 units, earning the Oklahoma Star
pin. Treva has made tops and quilted
quilts to benefit children in the Oklahoma
City metro area. Treva also volunteers
for COQG quilt shows and other areas of
the guild.
Looking forward to more COQG members to achieve the accomplishments
this volunteer has.
CONGRATULATIONS TREVA !!!
From your Membership Corner
What a fun filled day at the October
meeting! Halloween quilts and walls
hangings greeted members on our Halloween membership table. Thanks to
Linda Thompson, Carolyn Golden, and
Peggy Lash, and Junea Clark for sharing
their works of art. There we 87 members
in attendance at the morning meeting for
the wonderful presentation by Mary
Dahlberg and her mother Marguerite Williams and 61 in the evening for the
laughter filled presentation by Elleen
Urbanek.
Meg Brosey
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FROM YOUR OFFICERS
Heartwarmers Happy Hands
Yes, I have been on vacation. Had a
great time but you know that it has to
end.
I would like to report on our last year
2012-2013. You dear ladies brought in
403 quilts, 1 toy, 33 hats & booties, and
1 afghan. Thank You All very much!
For June there were 13 quilts, for July 25
quilts, August 26 quilts, and September
35 quilts. Total for the year so far are
109 quilts.
WHAT GREAT PROGRAMS
In the morning Mary Dahlberg & her
mother, Marguerite Williams, presented
a wonderful program with their genealogy linking quilts. Quite a show, Marguerite made labels with information &
photos of the makers on all of her
quilts. I wish I had photos of the makers
of my few family quilts. In the evening
Eileen Urbanek entertained us with a talk
& trunk show. All in all it was a super
quilt day.
Jeri-Alynn McGee - DayVice
I would like to welcome a lot of new
members on board with the Heartwarmers project. If there are any questions,
please stop by our HW’s table or call me
at 745-9337.
Thanks,
Linda Williams
Passageway Shelter
Passageway Shelter was our charity for
the funds raised during the 2013 Quilt
Show for the raffle quilt. During the October meeting, Georgann Guidice presented a check to the Director of Passageway Shelter. She shared tips that
might help us
to help someone in need.
The appreciation for the
donation was
tremendous.
Heritage News
Recently we received a part of a very
generous donation from one of the guild
members. Linda Williams and I are in
the process of sorting and distributing
these items to the guild where they can
best be used.
One of the items is the complete collection of sample blocks and redrafted patterns from the Farmer Stockman project.
I hope to have these ready for your research use by January. And the panels
should be ready for use in displays by
that time.
Next month, I will give more information
on the contributions and all the other details. This is my "Paul Harvey" month!!
So you will just have to wait for "The rest
of the story!"
Evelyn Day
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LIBRARY LINES
Hidden In Plain View, A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad
by Jacqueline Tobin and Raymond Dobard, Phd.
Review by Mary Piette
Have you ever wondered what kind of secrets there were in the Underground Railroad. The signs, quilts, traditions of the past. Many of our quilt blocks are named from African styles and traditions. Did you know Africans
had secret societies with secret codes such as each drumbeat that meant something different to each group.
Just as during the time of slavery in America, the blacksmith had different codes or beats of his metal work to
send messages to the other slaves without the whites knowing what they were doing. Songs had special secret
messages. The escape of many slaves to freedom were planned with precision. Plans included maps of the
land, people to help them, messages written out on quilts which hung. Not only did quilt patterns tell what to do
or when to do it, but the way it was quilted. Some showed the actual layout of a plantation, quilting would show a
crop field by the way it was quilted. Whether is was hand quilted, or tied told a message also. The colors used in
the fabric were messages. The way the quilts were hung and the direction they faced were all part of the plan.
Very intricate planning went into the freedom of many slaves. While making these quilts the facts on the quilt
itself were put to memory to help with the escape.
I found this book very intriguing. It was so fascinating to read and life changing to learn about some of the stories. I recommend this book highly to anyone who loves history and quilts.
Picture Piecing-Creating Dramatic Pictorial Quilts
by Cynthia England
Review by Mary Piette
Let's say you have a picture you like from a magazine or one you have
taken yourself. A nice quilt sounds like a great idea, Right. Well, where
do you start? Does this sound too difficult. It really isn't. Here is one
option. This book goes into every detail needed from planning to finish
ing this masterpiece. The basic plan of action takes place by drawing the
picture out using only LINES. Yesss, only lines. For the actual sewing,
prep work is involved as in organizing the pattern pieces, a must to not
get lost. Several construction methods are shown as is any troubleshooting for problems. There are even a few
tricks to know. This technique shows how to draw proportionally to scale, enlarge a pattern, section both straight
and curved lines, show movement, overlap shapes, alter the fabric all in order to make a beautiful picture that
looks real. There are some techniques shown on how to do buildings, windows, trees, bushes and plants,
clouds, faces, eyes and embroidered details. Finishing touches are not left up to you. There really are ways to
finish this art piece that suits you. Have a design idea of your own, you are encouraged to make it your own.
This book was soooo much fun to look at and read. I would love to make this kind of quilt and make it my own.
Knowing how to go about it makes it just all that more do-able, Truly.
Have fun reading anything and everything quilting.
Joy and Piece
Mary Piette-Library
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Programs and Speakers
2013-2014
November Program
OKC Modern Quilt Guild will be speaking for both meetings in November.
Dec. 19, 2013 Christmas Potluck Dinner
2014
Jan. 23
Central Oklahoma Quilt Guild
Garage Sale
Feb. 27
The Oklahoma Modern Quilt Guild
(OKCMQG) is a branch of The Modern
Quilt Guild. They are a community of
quilters in Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas who strive to inspire and
educate others on the art of modern
quilting. Their members range from beginner to expert, so all are welcome regardless of quilting experience.
For more information on the OCKMQG,
please contact them
at [email protected]
Christi Steiner and Cindy Russell:
Art Quilts/Dyeing Fabric
Feb. 29
Workshop on Dyeing Fabric
March 27
Georgann Giudice:
Sitting Pretty
March 28 or 29 QUILTS OF VALOR workshop
(9am-4pm)
April 24
Jana Davidson: Embroidery Tips
April 25 or 26
Workshop TBA 9 AM—Noon
May 22
Installation of Officers and
Potluck Dinner
June 26
Pat Speth: Nickel Quilts
June 27
Half Square Triangle and Four Patch
Units 9am-4pm
COQG 2013-14 Executive Board
President—BJ Davis [email protected]
President Elect—Open
Day Vice-President—Jeri-Alynn McGee [email protected]
Evening Vice-President—Lee Wells [email protected]
Secretary—Junea Clark [email protected]
Treasurer—Judy Jolly
[email protected]
Director of Membership—Meg Brosey [email protected]
Director of Newsletter—Mary Dahlberg [email protected]
Publicity—Open
Director of Heritage—Evelyn Day [email protected]
Director of Library—Mary Piette [email protected]
Director of Programs—Cindy Russell [email protected]
Director of Programs Elect—Open
Dir. of Ways and Means—Karen Woodward [email protected]
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Eileen Urbanek’s program in October
Re-Excited us !
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Block Lotto
The winners of the October Block Lotto were, in the Morning, Carol Davis and Debralee Sverduk,
and in the Evening, Jackie Smith and Becky White. Congratulations to all the winners! Fabric for
the October Block was donated with a big Thank You going to Serendipity Quilt Shop in Talaquah.
We sold 60 blocks for the October Block Lotto - "T is for Turkey or
Thanksgiving" If you missed getting this block and would like to
get one for the next Lotto, please make arrangements to pick one
up from me!! There are 34 blocks left to sell. The more that play
the more fun we can have.
Fabric for the October Block was donated by Fun to Sew in
Moore, OK!! Thank You so much for your generous contribution.
NOTE: Block Lotto for
November and December
will be just a bit different There will be two separate
block kits - one for November and one for December.
These will be sold at both
the November and the December meetings. The
Drawing for BOTH will
take place at the January Meeting. So plan to buy at least
two kits at the next meeting and if you like it, buy fore at the
December Meeting.
If you are a Quilt Shop and would like to donate 12 yards of
fabric for this project, please contact Evelyn Day. You will
receive a free quarter page ad in the Labor of Love as well as
a 2" x 8" ad on the pattern sheet, for the month you contribute.
For a Lotto Fun!!
Evelyn S. Day
October Program—Quilts in
Your Family Tree (Left)
October Workshop Curved
Piecing (above)
See a curved piecing finished
quilt during November’s Show
and Share.
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UPCOMING QUILT
SHOWS AND EVENTS
March 21-23 2014 OQSO Western Hills Guest Ranch,
Wagoner,OK with Flavin Glover. Email [email protected]
June 6-7, 2014 Quilt Tulsa 10:00—5:00 Tulsa Fairgrounds Featuring Gwen Marston
www.greencountryquiltersguild.com
[email protected]
July 20-21, 2014 Norman Area Quilt Guild Show.
Norman Holiday Inn. Contact Ruth Leidy, Chairman
[email protected]
Big On Friendship
Norman Tuesday Morning Block Party
2nd Tuesday each month
10a
Carrie Miller
360-4189
South
Sept 19-21, 2014 OQSO Lake Murray State Park, Ardmore, OK with Karen Eckmeier email [email protected]
Moore Library PM Quilters
Every other Wednesday
6:30p
Janie Steele
794-1104
Thimbles & Thistles
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of month 6p-9p
Georgiana Mauldin 364-0660
Needles & Nettles
1st Thursday each month noon—3p
Georgiana Mauldin 364-0660
Morning Glories
2nd Thursday each month
Paula Yandell
East
10a
745-3790
Fat Quarters
2nd Thursday each month
9:30a
Evelyn Day
733-3006
Yukon
Yukon/Mustang Piecemakers
Mustang 2nd Tuesday each month
7p
Diane Cerny
488-5492
North
PM Quilters
2nd Thursday each month
Lois Lyon
7p
208-5939
Second Tuesday Quilters
2nd Tuesday each month
Carol Plank
10a
621-2089
South
Feather Weights
Fun To Sew, 2288 N. Broadway, Moore
3rd Wed. 10:00am 3:30pm
Bring Your Own Lunch
Beth Odom [email protected]
799-5433
West
The Gaylor Applique Group .
Guild Day, in the Parlor
2p
Beverly Beesley
789-3655
Stillwater Quintessential Crazy Quilters
5th Saturday of month
10a-4p
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Stop by to see our huge
collection of
Wonderful Fabrics
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Fun To Sew Creative Sewing Center
2300 No. Broadway, Moore, OK 73160
(405) 794-6900
November 2013
Heart Warmers
11-18-13 9:00 am
Board Meeting
11-18-13 Mon. 6:30 pm
GUILD MEETING
11-21-13 10 am & 7 pm
Heart Warmers, Board and Guild
meet at St. John’s Methodist Church,
1755 N. Meridian, OKC
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Post Office Box 270246
Oklahoma City, OK 73137
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