Valley Oak Quilt Guild

Valley Oak Quilt Guild
June 2011
www.valleyoakqg.org
The Editor’s Ruminations
My Mackenzie, (Kenz, Kenzie, Mack––you pick the nickname) was in Visalia
with her mother and sister Mackayla (KK) recently to purchase a dress for her
first prom. We had a wonderful day, these three generations, and it was fun to
see what Kenzie picked out so she would feel
beautiful.
We had a nice lunch downtown, and headed
back to the house to see grandpa. Somehow we
landed in my sewing room; and Mackenzie said,
“Grandma, how many quilts could you make
without buying any more fabric?” I sucked in
air and answered, “Oh, about 20 or so.” What
made this sweet, smart, athletic, charming child
think of a question like that. After all, she was
in my sewing room in my house. This got me to
thinking about the stash each of you has tucked
away somewhere. So here are some thoughts:
•
How do you organize your stash––i.e. by color, project, amount of yardage,
etc?
•
Where do you keep your stash––bins, cupboards, bathtubs, trunk of your
car?
•
How much yardage do you purchase if you find a piece of fabric you can’t
leave in the store?
•
What’s your favorite way to purchase fabric, on–line, store, quilt show––and
why?
•
What’s your favorite quilt store and where is it located?
I’m certain you can think of other things to write about stash––these are just a few
suggestions to get you going. When members contribute to the newsletter, I get
many comments on how much you enjoy reading what others have to say. What
I’m asking for is a paragraph or two about your own stash. You can e–mail it to
me at [email protected] or hand me a printed copy at a meeting. I’ll fit your
stash experiences into future issues of the newsletter as space provides.
Ann has returned from her vacation in Mexico, and I told her I would take
care of this little ditty for June. She’ll be back in July writing her own
quilting tidbits. Until then . . .
Keep on Stashing,
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Vol XXV, No 05
Established
February 13, 1986
Inside this Issue
President’s Letter.......................... 1
Reminders..................................... 1
Minutes......................................... 2
Fat Quarter Drawing..................... 2
Treasurer’s Report......................... 3
June Birthdays............................... 3
New Member Tea.......................... 4
June Workshop.............................. 4
June Theme Quilt Block............... 4
Bus Trip Cancelled........................ 5
Member Update............................ 5
Theme Quilts................................. 5
Block of the Month....................... 5
Show and Tell............................ 5, 6
Advertisements............................. 7
2011 Calendar of Events............... 7
Reminders
llName Tag—Wear your name
tag to each meeting.
llMeeting Date—Thursday,
June 9, 2011, 10 a.m.
llBirthday Girls—If it’s your
birthday, please bring treats.
llCalico
Mermaid—Check
out our new advertiser and support
their quilt shop.
Valley Oak Quilt Guild
The regular monthly meeting of the
Valley Oak Quilt Guild was called
to order by Barbara Phillips on
May 12, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at
the Tulare Community Church.
There were 80 members, 1 new
member, and 2 guests present.
Program: Dyanne Cox gave a
brief description of future guild
meetings and then introduced our
guest speaker, Cindy Needham.
Cindy gave a fascinating and informative presentation on creating quilts from antique linens.
She displayed a number of beautiful quilts that she has fashioned
using heirloom linen pieces.
She will conduct a workshop on
May 13.
Opportunity Quilt 2012: Judy
McDaniel reported that she has
now received all the completed
appliqué blocks, and will begin
Scholarships: Jan Johnson an- assembling the quilt.
nounced that there were two Sunshine and Shadows: Virscholarships awarded this year. ginia Pedro sent a get well card
A $750 scholarship was awarded to Jean Gerstenberg following
to Victor Martinez from Lemoore her knee surgery.
High School. A special, one-time Block of the Month: Leslie
$500 scholarship in honor of Cunningham conducted a drawing for the blocks of the month.
The blocks were won by Iva Gibbons and Beth Shaffer.
Mystery Quilt: Randi Speckman and Stacy Yates had directions for the next installment of
the mystery quilt available.
Best of the Valley 2012: Suzanne Kistler stated that the dates
for next year’s Best of the Valley
Quilt Show will be April 13-15,
2012. The featured artist will be
Judie Fleming.
Minutes: A motion to accept the
minutes from the April meeting
was made by Jenny Glass, and
seconded by Sharon Chase.
Long Beach Quilt Show and
Retreat: Julie Souza announced
that a trip to the Long Beach Quilt
show has been tentatively scheduled for Friday, July 29, at a cost
of approximately $50. However,
a show of hands only indicated
an interest by 11 members, so it
is not definite at this point. Julie
also reminded members that our
annual retreat is going to be especially enjoyable this year because it is the 15th retreat. Carolyn Cardoza is working on the
retreat blocks and will have them
ready for purchase at a future
guild meeting.
Valley Oak Quilt Guild Newsletter, June 2011
Minutes, May 12, 2011
Show and Tell: Several members displayed their show and tell
projects.
Mary Schorr, was awarded to a
knitter, Rebecca Cepeda, from
Dinuba High School. The Scholarship Committee has invited
both of these individuals to attend a future guild meeting.
Diane Ruby, Secretary
Fat Quarter Drawing
Theme Quilt: Members displayed their completed quilts for Check to see what fat quarters to bring
this month, and Dyanne Cox re- this month. You can add to your stash if
vealed the quilt for next month. you are a lucky person.
Fat Quarter Drawing: Fat quar- June.................. Polka Dots
ters were won by Irene Phipps, July....................Patriotic
August.............. Things you don’t like
Sharon Chase, Iva Gibbons, and
and won’t use! Bring
Norma DeLeon.
all you like!
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Valley Oak Quilt Guild
Treasurer’s Report / April 30, 2011
Beginning Balance. ............................................................... 21,538.87
Income
Best of the Valley.................................. $ 20.00
Little Quilt/Basket Sale......................... 2,608.00
Opportunity Quilt Tickets...................... 354.00
Workshops............................................ 195.00
Total Income.............................................$ 3,117.00
Expenditures
Admin
Gift Cards — Sewing Room Hostess... $
75.00
Basket Supplies.................................... 51.63
Donation, Tulare Community Church... 125.00
Library................................................... 36.13
Newsletter, April.................................... 27.21
Program, Sandy Coelho....................... 18.65
Opportunity Quilt 2012.......................... 342.39
SubTotal
$
676.01
Kom for Kids
Carolyn Cardoza
$
35.00
Donation, Tulare Com Church
25.00
JoAnn’s
$
149.35
Total Expenditures.................................................................$
885.36
June Birthdays
1...........................Suzanne Kistler
4.............................Carolyn Souza
9...................................Anne Haas
11............................ Lois Hummel
12........................Yvonne Langton
16............................ Hallie Bosetti
17..................... Paulette McFarlin
21............................... Diane Ruby
25.............................. Elaine Berry
26...................... Virginia Gunning
28.............................. Joan Ducker
28..................................... Pat Pitts
28..............................Judy Rhoads
28...........................Julia Summers
Balance Checking Account.................................................... 23,770.51
Term Savings......................................................................... 2,993.89
Total Overall Balance............................................................$ 26,764.40
Komforters for Kids
Beginning Balance................................................................$ 1,120.90
Expenditures (Listed above)................. $
209.35
Balance....................................................$
911.55
Recap
Checking Account Balance........................ $. 23,770.51
Less Kom for Kids................................ 911.55
Actual Balance........................................$ 22,858.96
Social Account (for Retreat and Bus Trips)
Beginning Balance................................................................$
Deposits
Total Deposits..........................................$
Expenses
Chase Bank Fee
$
15.00
Total Expenses.........................................$
Balance....................................................$
Valley Oak Quilt Guild Newsletter,June 2011
778.10
0.00
15.00
763.10
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Front Row:
Candy Boretta
Loreen Maylan
Barbara Sawyer
Back Row:
Charlene Moss
Barbara Bettencourt
Joyce Irving
Sara Kelly
New Member Tea
Seven new members attended the new member orientation hosted by our president, Ann Hinman. The
gathering was informal and gave the new members an opportunity to learn the “lingo” of the Guild, ask
questions, and become acquainted with one another. Thanks, Ann, for your outreach!
Phyllis Binkley to Present June Workshop
Share in a workshop where you’ll learn the basics to be able to create
your own one–of–a–kind masterpiece. Phyyllis’ work includes machine
and hand embroidery, machine thread painting, beads, three–dimensional
fabrics, trapunto etc. to add interest, textures, and sparkle to the landscape.
Sign up now for this superb class. Call Dyanne Cox, program chair.
June Theme Quilt
Ants and watermelon—reminders of a picnic don’t you think.
Wonder how many watermelons
will be on display at the June
meeting?
Valley Oak Quilt Guild Newsletter, June 2011
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