January 2015 - Village Quilters Guild

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January 2015
Congratulations to everyone who made
our impressive fund-raising results possible.
January 2015
The amazing success of our holiday boutique means we can all put away the
Christmas fabric for a few months and
settle into other winter projects.
As a bona fide third-generation California
wimp, I just need the slightest nip in the
air to make me feel like stitching cozy
flannel creations during these brutal San
Diego winters.
I’m working up the courage to start a lap
quilt in a challenging design that my son and his fiancee have chosen for
their wedding gift (the ceremony is in June, so I have a deadline for conquering those dreaded pieced circles). Meanwhile, l hope to finish assembling and machine quilting two group-project baby quilts and maybe even
get around to machine-quilting a Jan Krentz pyramid quilt that’s been sandwiched and waiting for divine quilting inspiration for longer than I’d care to
admit. In the absence of heavenly ideas, I think it’s time to get back down
to earth and be content with getting it done. I’m not making any promises
or resolutions, but wouldn’t it be great to finish it before Jan returns to give
a program and workshop in March?
Thanks to Diane DeWeese’s impressive one-woman show during sharing
time at the December meeting, I have been inspired in another way — by
rediscovering one bit of wisdom: There’s no shame in enlisting the help of
a longarm quilter to tackle a leaning tower of UFOs. I can think of one philanthropic quilt in the UFO pile that’s crying out for someone else’s help, and
who knows what else I’ll find beneath it?
Maybe a preemie quilt? Or one for Hidden Valley House? Just as long as it’s
not an unfinished Christmas potholder, I’ll be content.
Happy sewing till we meet again,
Carol Goodhue Shull, Village Quilters president
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January 2015
Hospitality
The holidays are behind us and I'm guessing that a few of us
might be watching our calories. However, calories don't
count at guild meetings so be sure to come and enjoy the
goodies which will be provided by the following gals:
Brigid Ham-Schnapp
Sandy Cunningham
Karen Nicholsen
Pat Kelly
Bobbie Campbell
The Hospitality Committee,
Barb Maietta and Carol Yuiska
Village Store
Open-Open-Open---the Village store will re-open at the January meeting . The inventory will be done and everything priced. Not too many new
things but plenty of bargains !!! Bring your nickels, dimes and quarters . See
you at the January 10th meeting and donations continue to be welcome !!!
Mary
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January 2015
Fabric Exchange
Hope you plan to participate! For each fat quarter you
bring, you can submit your name in the drawing for a
chance to WIN some fabric for your “stash”!!!
What is a Fat Quarter
( Please bring high quality fat quarters * fabric for quilting)
January, 2015 – Fabrics with HEARTS
February, 2015 – BATIK fabrics
March, 2015 – Fabrics that remind you of SPRING
April, 2015 - Fabrics that remind you of SUMMER
May, 2015 – Think PINK
June – none (summer potluck)
Special Projects
Happy Holidays and thank you to all who continue to contribute beautiful quilts to
our charities.
We sent 7 premie quilts to Kaiser Hospital this month 3 quilts to Gently Hugged and
3 quilts to Hidden Valley House.
A special thank you to Deb McManus and Ashley for quilting 5 quilts for charity. Nice
Job Ladies Thank you Mary Lewis for 19 bibs for Gently Hugged.
Review of sizes for quilts:
Kaiser Premie quilts
32x42 inches
Gently Hugged
40x40 or smaller baby quilts
Hidden Valley House
Childrens quilts and lap size adult quilts No Limit
Thank you All and Happy New Year,
Annie Mitchell Special Projects Chairman
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January 2015
Ways and Means
Our participation in the Old Fashioned Christmas Boutique was a great success. Adding our sales at
the guild luncheon to the boutique total we earned
ourselves a whopping total of $3379.38 ! You girls outdid yourselves! Thank you again for your participation.
Your time, efforts and donations of fabric help make
this a success. Give yourselves another pat on the back!
We have a good stock of runners and kits for
next year so we can coast for a few months. We sold a
few child sized quilts so we may make a few of those
for the next boutique. We will need potholders and some mug rugs also. If anyone has any suggestions for items or patterns that they like to use please contact
me. I am always open to new ideas.
Put your feet up, grab a mug of cocoa and relax. You have earned it. Enjoy
the holidays and have a happy New Year.
Diana
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January 2015
Treasurer’s Report
VILLAGE QUILTERS
TREASURER'S REPORT
As of November 30, 2014
$
17,195.61
Beginning Balance:
INCOME
Block of the Month
Interest income
Library
Membership
Village Store
Workshops
40.00
0.02
43.50
110.00
35.00
$
115.00
343.52
$
1,543.12
1,543.12
EXPENSES
Programs & Workshops Christine Barnes
Ending Balance:
$
15,996.01
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January 2015
Our January speaker is Julie Herman. She says:
I started sewing in 2002 & started blogging in May of 2009. The goal when I
started my blog was to share my quilts & have a journal of them. I'm a girl who
loves fabric and loves to design & sew quilts!
Since starting my blog, I've been published in many magazines, started my own
pattern company & developed the Hex N More Ruler & Sidekick Ruler.
I wrote a book that was released in August of 2012. It is called "Skip the Borders" and is published by Martingale. You can find it in local quilt shops &
bookstores.
I also have done many free online tutorials. I contributed over at the Swatch &
Stitch with my column called A Little Birdie Told me. In addition I've also contributed to the Moda Bake Shop and was featured in Fresh Fabric Treats which was published by Stash
Books in May 2011.
Kathy Green - Programs Chair
Village Quilters Program Schedule
(NOTE: Some Programs are Subject to Change)
January through April 2015
Jan 10, 2015 (Sat) Julie Herman
Trunk Show
Feb 14, 2015
(Sat)
Philanthropic projects
workshop
Use a kit or your own pattern/project;
for Kaiser NICU, Gently Hugged, or
Hidden Valley Hs.
Mar 16, 2015
(Sat)
Jan Krentz
(to be determined)
Mar 17, 2015
(Sun)
Jan Krentz
Workshop (to be determined)
Apr 11, 2015 (Sat) Jake Finch
Stepping Into Creativity
April 12, 2015
(Sun)
Workshop (paper-pieced project)
Jake Finch
May 9, 2015 (Sat) Jeanie Braheme & Car- Make It & Take It workshop—Cosmetic
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January 2015
Membership
Please welcome our new members!
Margie Cameron
Joanne West
Vijaya Jagannath
Janet Sprotte Whittington
Brenda Jarrett
December Birthdays
January Birthdays
Margaret Cording
December
15
Carol Yuiska
January
4
Sandy Cunningham
December
27
Janet Beyea
January
20
Jeannette De La Torre
December
18
Gail
January
23
Barbara Findley
December
3
Cathy Fowler
December
28
Tauscher
I missed sending in the Birthdays for December for the newsletter.
I hope everyone Enjoyed their birthdays!
From the November Meeting - we had one guest that Doris Hargrove bought with her to the pot luck -Gerry Barrongton.
Also Joanna West re-joined the guild- Welcome back!
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January 2015
Block of the Month
Hello quilters,
The blocks from November were won by Annie Mitchell. Thank you to Janet Beyea for making
them. They were the cutest blocks and I am looking forward to seeing them made into a
quilt. There were several that were not returned so if you are one of them please get the blocks to
Annie so she will have enough for a quilt. The following members have signed up to bring blocks
for the remainder of our year:
January
Kathy Greene
February
Carol Yuiska
March
Barb Maietta
April
Lynnell Hallock
May
still needed
Thank you to everyone who volunteered. We still need someone for May. If you are interested or
have questions about how it works please let me know. Have a wonderful holiday and I will see you
all in January.
Lynnell
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January 2015
Classifieds and Websites
Please support our advertisers.
Tell them you saw their ad in the VQ newsletter!
Classifieds: Sell, give away or get items from your fellow guild members. All items must be related to
quilting and will be published just one time. Perhaps you have a sewing machine or quilt
books/patterns you would like to sell; or you’re looking for a special ruler or book.
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January 2015
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January 2015
ANNOUCEMENTS
EL CAMINO QUILT GUILD
Meeting Announcement:
Thursday January 8, 2015
North Coast Church (The Edge Building)
2405 N Santa Fe, Vista, Ca
Doors open 9:00 am Plenty of parking, lots of snacks and café on site.
Program Speaker: Nannette Holmberg
Topic: Nannette Holmberg from Chenille It
has designed custom clothing and designer
fashions for more than twenty-five years. In addition to teaching workshops throughout the
country, Nannette began designing her line of
Faux Chenille ® in 1994.
Her workshop “Chenille it” will be held at
Quilt in A day on Friday, January 9,
2015.
For more information check out the El Camino Quilt Guild Website:
or [email protected] .
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January 2015
2014—2015 Steering Committee
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2015
Guild Meetings (Saturday):
Board Meetings
(immediately after guild meeting)
Jan 10
Feb 14
Mar 14
Apr 11
Apr 11
May 9
Jun 13
Please note that monthly guild meetings are generally
the second Saturday of the month at 10 am (doors
open at 9:30). Please post this notice on your refrigerator as a reminder of meeting date changes or check our
website for the latest meeting information. Meeting are
held at the Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake
Dr., San Diego, CA 92131 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
VQ is an organization of people who like
and appreciate quilting. Our membership is
made up of new quilters, old quilters and
people who just appreciate the fabric arts.
If you are new to quilting and thought quilt
guilds were only for experienced quilters,
please think again.
Our meetings offer an opportunity to learn
from each other and to be challenged to try
new things. Each meeting provides opportunities to hear from talented guests in the
quilting industry and identifies ways you
can support your community through the
making and giving of quilts to the needy.
Meetings are usually held on the second
Saturday, September through June. Join
the guild for $35, renew your membership
for $30 or come as a guest for $5. Golden
Girl Quilters (70 and over) pay $25 as new,
$20 on renewal. We look forward to seeing
you.
Be sure to see Village Quilters of
Scripps Ranch website:
http://www.villagequiltersguild.com/
President
Carol Shull
858.271.5028
Secretary
Marilyn Kirschen
858.549.3945
Treasurer
Sandra Walker
858.566.3569
Membership
Deb McManus
858.695.0656
Newsletter
Suzy Marshall
858.653.0398
Publicity
Vacant
Block of the Month
Lynell Hallock
858.578.6351
Ways & Means
Diana Foster
858.592.2685
Village Store
Mary Lewis
858.271.6924
Librarian
Gail Tauscher
858.695.8283
Hospitality
Barb Maietta
858.578.6558
858.689.8026
Carol Yuiska
Historian
Diane DeWeese
858.538.0324
Special Projects/Philanthropy
Annie Mitchell
858.566.7133
Fabric Exchange
Jill Elhard
858.397.2926
Programs
Kathy Greene
858.549.9801
Retreat
Annie Mitchell
858.566.7133
Website Manager
Marilyn Kirschen
858.549.3945
Guild membership is more satisfying
when you are an active participant…
volunteer today!
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January 2015
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Village Quilters
Attn: Membership
P.O. Box 501495
San Diego, CA 92150-1495
VILLAGE QUILTERS GUILD
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The purpose of Village Quilters Guild is to promote the appreciation of quilts, encourage quilt making and
collecting, further the growth of quilt education, support community charities, and provide a social structure whereby quilt lovers can share ideas and friendship.
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The objective of our organization is to promote the appreciation of quilts, to encourage quilt making and collecting, to further the
growth of quilt education, to support community charities and to provide a social structure whereby quilt lovers can share ideas and
friendship.
The guild usually meets on the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake
Drive, San Diego, CA. However, occasionally, at the request of the Library, our meetings are on the third Saturday. Please check our
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returning members, $25 for new Golden Girl (70+ years) members; $20 for returning Golden Girl (70+ years) members. Guest donation is $5 per meeting. Guild pins are available for $5.
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