Message from Kayleigh - Virginia Star Quilters

September 2015
Message from Kayleigh:
Cooler weather calls for warm quilts!
As a guild, we combine exciting programs, involvement in Expos and
Shows, and charitable quilt making along with quilting for family, friends
and ourselves.
In September, we have a special program on a special day and location.
Instead of the usual Wednesday, we will meet on Friday, September 25th,
at 7:00 pm, at St. Matthias United Methodist Church, 426 Deacon Rd.,
Fredericksburg, VA, 22405, for a trunk show by special guest speaker Susan
Emory of Swirly Girls Design.
In October, we will have a Display Stand at the Original Sewing & Quilt
Expo at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center. Tracy M. and
Diane L. are our contacts for organizing volunteers at the booth. We need
members to sign up as ambassadors to help the Expo management staff
positions from October 1st – 3rd. Remember that anyone who volunteers at
the Display Stand or as an ambassador is admitted for free and can enjoy the
Expo before or after their shift.
Also in October, we will meet at our usual location again, at Lee Hill
Center or Hugh Cosner Community Center at 1 H.C.C. Drive,
Fredericksburg, VA, to make some fantastic quilts for our community’s
seniors in need. For more information, see the Upcoming Program news in
this newsletter on page 3.
In November, our 30th Year Anniversary Quilt Show is coming up. We
need your quilts at the October meeting. Please think about and prepare your
beautiful entries with the help of the Quilt Show Entry Instructions and
Form in this newsletter. Volunteers are appreciated very much for set-up,
staffing the show, and taking it down on November 6, 7, and 8.
Special thanks to all our volunteers and organizers who stepped up to
make our many activities available for all!
-Kayleigh C.
Guild Contacts
Board Members
President: Kayleigh Coleman
Vice-President: Kaye Kingsbury
Secretary: Janice Thompson
Treasurer: Ann Tinsman
Webmistress: Elizabeth Berger
Hospitality: Betty Giles,
Barbara Harvey & Diane Levy
Workshops: Pat Burroughs
Programs: Carol Valencik
Newsletter: Joyce Brightbill
Committee Members
Baby Quilts: Kathy Smith &
Carol Young
Senior Quilts: Linda Walker &
Vicki Warner
Email articles, recipes and tips for
the newsletter to:
[email protected]
Membership dues are $25 for the
year. The guild year runs from May
through April. If you would like to
join, please make checks payable
to:
VSQ
PO Box 1405
Fredericksburg, VA 22402
You can find us on the Web at:
www.vastarquilters.com
September Refreshment List
Sweet Snacks
Marcia J.
Helen F.
Healthy Snacks
Elaine M.
Diane L.
Drinks/Ice
Diane L.
Please Welcome our New Members: Judy S., Joan R., & Debi M.
Upcoming Birthdays
Oct. 1st Oneida S.
Oct. 3rd Rita K.
Oct. 9th Ginger C.
Oct. 2nd Helen H. & Joyce T.
Oct. 6th Sandy R.
Oct. 10th Judy H. & Barbara H.
Oct. 15th Nancy C., Judy G. & Suzy R.
Oct. 24th Charlotte B.
Oct. 7th Joyce M.
Oct. 25th Helen F.
Oct. 21st Sandy F.
Oct. 30th Kathryn P.
Friday, September 25, 2015 - Program Spotlight
“Susan Emory of Swirly Girls Design”
**Special Date and Location** Join us Friday, September 25th, at 7:00 pm,
at St. Matthias United Methodist Church, 426 Deacon Rd., Fredericksburg, VA, 22405,
for a trunk show by Susan Emory of Swirly Girls Design. Susan is a fifth generation
quilter, graphic designer, wife and mother who previously owned Quilter’s Corner in
Midlothian, Virginia. As owner of Swirly Girls, she is a pattern and fabric designer,
teacher, author and collaborator for two Creative Grid rulers. Her designs have been
featured in several books and magazines. She has also hosted Schoolhouse programs
at the International Quilt Market. Susan is actively involved in the quilting industry,
a member of the International Association of Creative Arts Professionals, founding
member of the Richmond Modern Quilt Guild, and an Aurifil Thread Specialist. Come
hear about her quilting and designing journey. (Susan will have patterns, books and
other items for sale at our meeting.) The following day, Saturday, September 26th,
she will be teaching a workshop featuring the Swirly Girls Design “Grand Central”
pattern. For more information about Susan Emory or Swirly Girls Design go to her
website – www.susanemory.com.
Upcoming Programs
October 21, 2015: Senior Quilts Work Day – YES, they want them!!!
There has been some confusion whether or not the Rappahannock Area Agency
on Aging wanted or needed quilts for Christmas to distribute to area seniors. Well,
Linda Walker has found out for sure – YES – they want quilts! We will have our
annual Senior Quilts Work Day in October with doors opening at 2:00 p.m. There is
something for everyone to do from piecing (bring your own machine) to pressing,
stitching down binding and attaching labels. If you have a senior quilt project
underway, bring them to work on. Several people have indicated that they have tops
needing to be quilted; Vicki said she could quilt them in her studio. So, please bring
them to the October meeting. Batting, backs, and kits will be available for those
needing them. The business meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 18, 2015: Easy Microwave Fabric Dyeing presented by Marty Moon
Come learn how easy it is to create your own unique piece of fabric using your
microwave. Think of the possibilities!!
December 16, 2015: Annual Holiday Dinner
I need a couple of party planners to help plan the annual holiday dinner (theme,
decorations, gift exchange, door prizes, etc). Please contact me (Carol V.) if you are
willing to volunteer.
QUILT SHOW COMMITTEE MEETING
Please meet at 6:30 p.m. before the regular meeting on September 25th for a quick meeting.
REMINDERS FOR QUILT SHOW
We need quilts, quilts, quilts and more quilts! If you wish to turn in paperwork and/or
quilts early – please bring them to the meeting on September 25th.
Quilts and paperwork are due by the OCTOBER 21st meeting please! We need a photo and
paperwork for insurance and to keep your quilts safe! Paperwork is available at the meeting
or in the newsletter. Please remember to add a sleeve to the back of your quilt so that we
can hang it during the show.
Please think about donating items for our Boutique.
Don't forget our Nine Patch Challenge! (See instructions on page 4!)
WANTED: Do you have a quilt you finished or made from old blocks (your grandmother's
UFO, for example)? I would love to display them at the show.
Don't forget to sign up to set up, man and take down the show.
Thank you for all your help. I know it will be a great show.
Any questions? Just ask! Mercy
Nine Patch Challenge
There are blooming nine patches, disappearing nine patches, double nine patches...
Make a nine patch quilt for our challenge!
No bigger than 36"X36" or 144" total around.
The quilt can be as small as a pot holder! Use your creative juices.
Workshop News
“Swirly Girls – Grand Central Pattern with Susan Emory”
Saturday, Sept. 26th from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Salem Church Library.
We still have 3 seats available – contact Pat Burroughs ASAP if you want to participate. Cost is $37.00 for
the 6 hour class.
If you have already registered and would like to order a lunch from Vinny’s Italian Grill (food only – all
must bring their own drink), call Pat B. to place your order. I will let you know the total cost (including
tax) so you can bring cash to the workshop. I will pick up all orders and deliver them to the library at
12:15 p.m. Otherwise, bring your own bag lunch. Questions – call me, Pat B!
“R & R Open Sewing Session for VSQ Members”
Wednesday, October 28th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Salem Church Library. FREE
If you’d like to get together with your VSQ friends; come quilt together at the library – bring whatever
project you are working on and enjoy some quality quilting time together. Please sign up with Pat B. by
Monday, October 26th – we need at least 5 members to participate. Bring your sewing machine or hand
work and all necessary supplies.
RETREAT: Quilting Makes Me Happy!
When: March 17 – 20, 2016
This is a change.
The trip is Thursday night to Sunday morning.
Where: Blackstone, Virginia
Deposit: $50
Please give the money to Judy Hair.
The trip will cost about $250. You may have a single room, but you may have to share a
bathroom between two rooms. The single room will cost $10 more. We are planning some fun
events!
If you have any questions, please ask Mercy S., Judy H. or Elaine M.
Ellie’s Yarn Artistry
Owner: Ellie Mazak
Phone: 571-241- 2611
Email: [email protected]
Website:
facebook.com/groups/elliesyarnartistry
Ellie’s Yarn Artistry is a home-business created for
customers to get exactly what they want. I am
located on Eielson AFB in Alaska and am an Air
Force wife.
I make completely customizable
crocheted items, specializing in stuffed animals. If
you want something uncommon and unique, I will
design it specifically for you. So far, I have not
come across a challenge I could not complete!
Quilting Classes
Modern Hexie & Linear Free-motion Quilting
Create a beautiful centerpiece for your table with the
Creative Grids Hexagon Trim Tool. This fun and easy
project is for advanced beginners. Create a modern
project with solids and fresh linear quilting
**WALK-INS WELCOME** Class limited to 6 students
Location: Sew Easy Sewing Occoquan, VA
Date – Saturday, October 31, 2015
Time – 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
For more information and to sign-up CALL Sew Easy Sewing at 703-490-1536
or visit the website. http://seweasysewing.com/WordPress/category/classes/
Basic Free-motion Quilting
Holiday Quilt-as-you-go Table Runner
The first half of class will focus on domestic machine
set up and the right tools for free motion quilting. The
second half will focus on tension, stitch control, and
free-motion exercises.
This is a fun project that goes together quickly. You
can add as much or little stitching with free-motion
quilting or decorative machine stitches. A variety of
stitches generally make for attractive results.
Location: Sew Easy Sewing, Occoquan, VA
Date – Saturday, October 24, 2015
Location: Sew Easy Sewing, Occoquan, VA
Time – 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Date – Sunday, October 25, 2015
Time – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Dena Wilkins, Teacher www.livingwaterquilter.com
[email protected] 540-786-7385
Virginia Star Quilters Guild
Minutes of the Guild Meeting
August 19, 2015, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Lee Hill Community Center
At 7:00 pm, Kayleigh C. called the business meeting to order. The guild welcomed one new member
and two guests.
Upon motion by Marty M. which was seconded by Mary Ellen S., the minutes of the last guild
meeting of July 15, 2015 were approved as published in the newsletter.
Ann T. read the treasurer’s report this month. Starting balance was $9,066.04 and ending balance
was $9,684.29.
Michele S. and Theresa J. discussed the Block Exchange which will be related to the topic of Fall:
Back to School through Thanksgiving. Sign-up sheets are now available. Sign-up closes in November
and blocks will be due in May.
Mercy S. and Helen F. discussed the Quilt Show, which will be November 6-8. All quilts need a
completed form with a picture. Quilts also need to be in a pillowcase or something similar but do
not use trash bags. Challenge quilt is to include a 9 patch (of some sort) and quilt should be a total
of no more than 144" around the perimeter (for example 36" W x 36" L or other measurement that
totals no more than 144" around). Quilts are to be turned in at the October meeting. There will
be a boutique with items for sale – and small items in particular are needed. Volunteers are also
still needed, especially for set-up on Thursday evening.
Elaine M. brought the scrapbook from 30 years ago for everyone to see.
We discussed the 30 year anniversary shirts. Payment is due by the end of August for the initial
order (for which Julie is waiving the shipping costs); otherwise, cost will include shipping after that
for any additional orders. Orders were taken for the shirts.
We discussed the guild’s participation in the 2015 Sewing & Quilt Expo. Volunteers are still needed
and shifts will be for 4 hours. Charity quilts and raffle quilts will be on display.
We discussed the March 2016 retreat. Seven openings are still available.
Announcements included:
The Swirly Girls workshop in September has enough people for the class to be held and
there are still a few spots available.
The program in September will be held on Friday, September 25, 2016 instead of
Wednesday. This will be a trunk show by Susan Emory of Swirly Girls Design.
Baby quilt kits are available.
Kits for boutique items are available.
For the program, Nancy C. (wool), Elaine M. (needle turn) and Kayleigh C. (fusible) each prepared a
different demo and sample kits for three different methods of applique. This was followed by
snacks and drinks. Meeting ended by 9:00 pm. Respectfully submitted by Carolyn R. for Janice T.