Spring 2010 - Kansas Quilters Organization

Kansas Quilters Organization
NEWSLETTER
Vol. 26, No. 2 • Spring 2010
NOTES FROM Kathy
In January, we began a new year for the Kansas Quilters
Organization, the Kansas state-wide quilters guild. Your board met
to work out details for the coming year. We certainly hope to see
you all at the spring meeting, June 4 and 5, in Lawrence, Kansas.
Lawrence is the quintessential college town with lots of restaurants
and great downtown shopping. And while you're downtown, you
won't want to miss Sarah's for quilt fabric, The Stitching Post for
more quilt fabric and The Yarn Barn for all your knitting needs.
Lawrence is replete with history and quilt tradition.
A wonderful weekend is being planned which will include
workshops by some of the most talented quilt artists in the state.
Come and take classes in your favorite medium or try something
new. You will be able to choose from Russian Punch Needle, Fine
Hand Quilting, Machine Piecing and Wool Appliqué. Our guest
national teacher, Terry Clothier Thompson, will inspire you, too,
with her very popular Fabric Camp! On Saturday, Terry will offer
two lectures that are sure to inspire and enlighten.
In this newsletter you'll find all the information about the meeting,
registration and location. I've been to the hotel and while there are
no elevators, there is easy access to two levels from the parking lots.
Some of the classes will be on the same level as rooms. There will
be people to help with getting supplies to the classes, so I really think
everyone will be pleasantly surprised! We look forward to seeing
you in Lawrence!
Membership in KQO is a benefit to all so I hope you will help us
grow! Do you know someone who used to be a member? Please
encourage them to rejoin and come to the meeting in June. How
about inviting someone you know who is new to KQO? We'd love
to see our numbers grow. The more the merrier!
KQO Board Officers for 2010
President – Kathy Delaney
1st V.P. – Pamela Hill
2nd V.P. – Reba White
Treasurer – Natalie
Hutchison
Secretary – Connie Shea
Program – Pam Calhoun
Newsletter – Trudi Cobb
KQO Website:
www.KSQuilters.com
KQO Newsletter:
[email protected]
Lawrence toll
plaza to be
closed……
Please visit the Kansas
Turnpike Authority
website for the most
updated information
before you travel.
www.ksturnpike.com
See Traffic Alerts!
Kathy Delaney, President
Kansas Quilters Organization 1
2009 KQO Board of Directors
Jackie Bennett, Garnett; [email protected] 785-214-8185
Bonnie Breen, Topeka; NO EMAIL, 785-233-1965
Jean Buoy, Concordia; [email protected] 785-243-7228
Lynda Brittingham; Rose Hill; [email protected] 316-776-0822
Georgia Brown; Kansas City; [email protected] 913-229-4367
Pam Calhoun, Hutchinson; [email protected] 620-665-8941
Kathy Delaney; Overland Park; [email protected] 913-897-5415
Delores Chambers, Manhattan; [email protected] 785-539-0392
Trudi Cobb, Council Grove, [email protected] 785-466-1607
Debbie Coddington, Olathe; [email protected] 913-764-4027
Beth Coldwater, Chase; [email protected] 620-938-2332
Ann Domsch; [email protected] 785-537-5147
Pamela Hill, Paola; [email protected] 913-557-5234
Junelle Hills, Colby; [email protected] 785-462-3375
Natalie Hutchison, Olathe; [email protected] 913-829-6322
Tammy Oliver, Ulysses; [email protected] 620-353-0125
When doing hand piecing
and you need to do a quick
press of a seam, use a
clothespin. Take the
clothespin apart and do a
gentle press with the
slanted end of the wood pin
half.
- Myrtle in California
Linda Sader, Beloit; [email protected] 785-738-3993
Lany Sharp, Oakley; [email protected] 785-672-8831
Connie Shea [email protected] 620-543-2329
Regina Stark, Norton; [email protected] 785-877-3978
Pat Walters, Salina; NO EMAIL, 785-827-6213
Reba White, Hoxie; [email protected] 785-675-3620
Pamela Hill,
Thank you so very much for
helping me with the newsletter.
Your willingness to jump in and give your
time was greatly appreciated!
Your friend,
Trudi
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KQO January Board Meeting Briefs and KQO Fall Meeting
Minutes can be found on the KQO website.
www.ksquilters.com
2009 Spring Meeting
Come and join the fun in Lawrence, or as a former co-worker would say
Athens on the Kaw. We will be offering 5 classes on Friday. Terry
Thompson will be teaching a class based on her 3 day class called Fabricamp.
Students will need to bring old quilts, tops, and blocks to add to their learning experience.
Jeanne Poore will teach a class on Fine Hand Quilting. Jeanne will have a kit available for
$15. Natalie Hutchison will offer a class on Russian Punch Needle Embroidery. If you
cannot find a needle in your area, contact Natalie and she will get one for you. She will
also have some kits available if you cannot find one. Tony Munoz will be teaching twisted
Bargello. Please note that you need to use complimentary colors and the quilt top can
probably be completed in class if the strips are cut and sewn together before class. Leave it
to a retired schoolteacher to give you homework before the class starts. Elaine Boese will
bring us wool appliqué with a choice of two projects. Kits will be available but Elaine will
need advanced notice of your project choice to make sure she has the right kit for each
student.
There are several quilt shops in the Lawrence area and of course enjoy shop hoping your
way to Lawrence. I recently visited the shop on the east side of Manhattan. They have a
purple Singer Featherweight in their display case. I hope to see many of you in June.
When doing hand appliqué and traveling, simply
place your bobbins with the color threads needed and
place them in a medicine bottle. Drill tiny holes
through the top of bottle and pull up your thread
colors. They will stay neat and easy to use! One
medicine bottle holds approximately 7 bobbins of
color. Nancy in Florida
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Featured Quilt Artist
Terry Clothier Thompson
Our regional/national teacher in Lawrence will be Terry
Clothier Thompson. Please visit her website
www.terrythompson.com. Terry currently lives in
Lawrence. When Terry was a little girl, she loved to play
at her grandparent‟s farm in Peace Creek, Kansas. She
learned about the simple pleasures of farm life, and the
trials and tribulations of a Kansas homestead...and she
learned how to sew. Terry is a quilt artist, pattern
designer, writer and historian. She served as one of the
principal documenters for the Kansas Quilt Project and
her chapter on conversation prints is included in the book
from that project. According to her website, the goal of her
classes goes beyond teaching “how to" techniques.
Students will also gain a deeper understanding of the history behind their heritage
quilts, which makes the “making” process so much
more meaningful.
On Friday Terry will offer a class based on Fabricamp.
Students are to bring quilts, quilt tops, or blocks from
the 19th century and 20th century up to the 1930‟s.
Terry will also bring items from her collection. The
students will learn about techniques used to make the
quilt or top, and clues to dating the fabrics used in the
quilt
Saturday morning her lecture will be on Red and
Green Appliqué quilts and in the afternoon the lecture
will explore Pioneer Quilts and Pioneer Stories. Terry
will bring quilts for her lectures as well as slides.
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Hand Quilting Class by Jeanne Poore
Jeanne has been a KQO member for 20+ years. She is an international
quilt instructor, lecturer, fabric designer for Marcus Brothers Textiles,
pattern designer and author. She also judges quilt shows. Being an
active member is numerous quilting organizations and part time
employee of Prairie Point Quilt Shop keeps her busy. She has designed
the in house block-of- the- month pattern series for the shop starting the
8th year this September. She enjoys redrafting and making old fashion
traditional patterns using lots of fabric—the more the better. Best of all
she really enjoys sharing her quilts and instructing quilt making.
Class Description:
Hand quilting – Techniques, Tools, Tips, Tricks, and Success
Topics are marking tools, the proper types of batting, basting small and large quilts, needles,
thread types, thimbles, hoop sizes, and improving your quilting stitches. There will be time for
students to practice what they have learned while quilting on their class project. Students are
encouraged to bring quilt tops for suggestions on how to quilt them and what designs to use to
compliment the top.
Supply List:
1. One yard of cotton fabric for backing and binding.
2. Miniature Whole Cloth Quilt Top – Pre-marked fabric
squares by The Stencil Company.
3. Batting – Hobbs Thermore – 20” square
4. Hand quilting thread. I recommend the color to match the
quilt top (Kit color is natural). However if you want your
stitches to show, you may choose colored thread.
5. Quilt basting needles.
6. #10 quilting between needles.
7. A 10” quilting hoop.
8. Utility scissors for cutting batting.
9. Small scissors for cutting thread.
10.A thimble with good denting dimples to fit the middles finger of your writing hand.
11.Blue painters tape (I will have a roll to share).
12.Paper and pencil for note taking.
Note: Because I do not know what the lighting will be in the classroom, I suggest you may
wish to bring a small light.
I will have Kits available containing the preprinted top, batting and backing for the
design shown for $15. It is the natural (off white) color.
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Russian Needle Punch by Natalie Hutchison
Natalie J. Hutchison lives in Olathe, KS with her husband
Rick. They have a 17-year old daughter, Rachel. Although
Natalie has been around quilting and quilters her entire
life, she didn’t start quilting seriously until 2003. Some of
her fondest memories are of quilting on the patio with her
Great Grandmother’s church group. And a prized
possession is a small doll’s quilt made by another Great
Grandmother.
Natalie travels regularly with her mother, Jeanne Poore,
helping with classes and lectures.
This centuries old needle art creates
stunningly beautiful pieces with a richness of
texture and color and can be created in only a
few hours with relatively few supplies. Small to
large pieces can be used for all types of
decorative items: pillows, basket lids, button
covers, purses, framed art, tote bags. The list is
endless
Punch needle is a wonderful take along
project that requires very few supplies and is
so easy to learn. It is one easy stitch. Come
join me and punch your way to fun.
Supplies needed:
Small „sharp‟ scissors
6 inch embroidery hoop – interlocking lip
Punch Needle – I used the Cameo brand because it is very comfortable, but any
brand that uses 3 strands of flow will work
Pre-printed Pattern or Kit – most needle craft stores, quilt shops and craft stores carry
small kits that have pre-stamped weavers cloth
Embroidery Floss – usually one skein per color is enough for small projects. However,
you may want two for your background color. Don‟t worry about the number on the
skeins. Pick the colors you like for the project you are working. I use DMC that I
purchase at Joann‟s.
If you have any questions or need further information, please give me a call
913-829-6322 or email [email protected]
If you have trouble finding a needle or kit, please let me know at least a week before
the class so I can bring one with me.
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Twisted Bargello Quilt by Tony Munoz
Tony is a retired teacher. He taught for 32 years teaching fifth for two
years, third for eight years and second twenty-two years. He enjoys the
whole idea of retirement even though he really misses the kids. Tony now
has so much time to do what he wants. Tony has been quilting since
1981. He is a charter member of the Quilters' Guild of Parsons‖ , a
charter member and past president of KQO, the current president and
secretary of the Kaleidoscope Theatre For Young People, and the
secretary of the theatre fraternity of Delta Psi Omega. Tony quilts like a
fool and lift weights
Finished Quilt Size
41 ½” X 57 ½ “
Supply List:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
¼ yard of 20 gradated prints
¼ yard for first border
1/3 yard for second border
¾ yard for outer border and binding
Rotary cutter, mat, and ruler
Sewing machine
Basic sewing supplies
Use complimentary colors. Do Not Use color families, like red – dark to light and then green – dark
to light, etc. Mix the colors; throw a zinger in here and there.
Quilt top can probably be completed in class if the following strips are cut and sewn before class.
PRE-CLASS CUTTING
INSTRUCTIONS:
Before class cut four 1 ½
“strips from each of the 20
prints.
PRE-CLASS SEWING
INSTRUCTIONS:
Before class sew together
into four strip sets in order
gradating from #1 (lightest)
to #16 (darkest) with strips
#17 to #20 gradating back
to medium (see sample
above). A lot of bargellos are from light to dark, but this one has the last four colors a little lighter than
the darkest (#16).
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Wool Basket or Bouquet by Elaine Boese
I have been hooked on quilting since 1988 when I attended a guild meeting in Emporia,
KS. I love all forms and aspects of quilting, but recently have spent more time doing
handwork than sitting in front of my machine. I am encouraged, inspired and challenged
in my quilt making by the quilters that I have
come in contact with as they have made me
grow in areas I wouldn’t have without them. I
call Marysville, KS my home now along with
my husband Rick, where I work as a case
manager at a mental health agency. I am
excited to share and learn about quilting with
others who also love quilts and quilt making
by lecturing and teaching quilt classes.
The wool project is an adaptation of a design
by Eveline Folind and appeared in the KC
Star. You can choose to either make an
elongated basket with flowers (13x20) or a
framed bouquet (15x18). Students will enjoy a
relaxing day of hand sewing, learning tips and
techniques in the use of wool and ways to
improve their handwork and decorative stitches.
Supplies:
Basket:
Background 14x24
Basket - 10" sq
Leaves - 6" sq
5 to 6 scrap pieces of wool in a variety of colors
Floss or pearl cotton to match all colors of wool (or use can use all black)
Bouquet:
Background 11x13"
Leaves - 6" sq
5 to 6 scrap pieces of wool in a variety of colors
Border 15x18"
Floss or pearl cotton to match all colors of wool (or can use all black)
Kits available for $30 - prior notification needed
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KQO SPRING RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
JUNE 4-5, 2010
This form must not be postmarked before April 22, 2010
Registrations on or before April 29, 2010
will be eligible for a drawing to win free registration for the Fall 2010 KQO Meeting.
All fees are non-refundable. If you are not able to attend you may transfer your registration to another
person, however it is your responsibility to find your replacement and to collect your fee from her/him.
Final deadline to register is May 6, 2010.
Name______________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________________________
Phone_____________________________________________________________
E-mail_____________________________________________________________
Have you paid your dues for 2010?
Membership for 2010
Membership must be paid to attend the meeting
1 year for $15.00 or 3 years for $40.00
___________
Meeting Registration Fee includes:
$40.00__________
KQO gift, Saturday Lunch and 2 lectures by Terry Thompson
(Registration must be pre-paid to participate in the workshops)
Friday Workshop (includes lunch)
$40.00___________
Total Enclosed (make checks payable to KQO)
$_______________
Workshops will be held Friday June 4 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Please note your 1st, 2nd, 3rd choices for workshops below.
Classes will be filled on a first come first-served basis.
Friday Workshop Choices 9 a.m. -4p.m)
____ Fabricamp – Terry Thompson
____ Hand Quilting Class – Jeanne Poore
____ Russian Needle Punch – Natalie Hutchison
____ Twisted Bargello Quilt – Tony Munoz
____ Wool Basket or Bouquet – Elaine Boese
Mail Registration and check to
Natalie Hutchison
13121 South Trenton St.
Olathe, Ks 66062
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Meeting is at the University Inn EconoLodge
2222 West 6th Street (6th & Iowa), Lawrence, KS 66046 785-842-7030
Make your own reservations. Just tell them that you are with Kansas Quilters Organization
for a discounted rate of $70 per night. A block of rooms on the second floor is being held for
us until May 10, 2010. There is parking and direct walk-in on the first and second floors.
Hotel registration is on the first floor, KQO registration is on the second floor. Vendors will
be on the first floor.
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Save the Date!
Mark Your Calendar!
Meeting Dates Location
2010 Spring Meeting
June 4 – 5, 2010
Lawrence
2010 Golden Oldies
July 16 – 18, 2010
Salina
2010 Fall Meeting
October 15 – 17, 2010
Colby
2010 Spring Retreat
June 2 – 5, 2010
Salina
Come and join the fun of KQO!
Tell a friend!
June 4-5, 2010
Lawrence, Kansas
www.KSQuilters.com
Do you have an event you want to tell your fellow members about?
Is your local guild holding a quilt show? Do you wonder what your fellow Kansas
Quilters are doing and where you might see them?
KQO is adding a page to the website so any current KQO member can advertise
their quilting event. Just access www.KSQuilters.com and look for
Upcoming Events.
Send your information to the webmaster and upon approval, we will post it.
(Please allow 7 business days for event to be posted. Events will be deleted after their final day)
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2010 Spring Meeting Schedule
DATE
TIME
CLASS
LOCATION
Friday –
June 4
8:00-9:00
Registration
9:00-4:00
Workshops
2nd Floor (will let you know where
your class is located
Noon
Lunch
4:00-7:00
Shopping with
vendors
5:00-7:00
Saturday –
June 6
1st, 2nd and 3rd Floors
2nd Floor Fiddle Leaf Cafe
1st Floor Haskell Room
Board Meeting
2nd Floor Fiddle Leaf Cafe
8:00-9:00
Registration
2nd Floor
9:00-12:00
Meeting
3rd Floor
Noon
Lunch
3rd Floor
1:00-3:00
Meeting
3rd Floor
3:00-5:00
Shopping with
vendors
1st Floor Haskell Room
Thank you for coming see you in the Fall!
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We will have the following four
Vendors at our Meeting.
Be sure to visit their booths.
The Linen Closet
Ferrol Lattin, from Lawrence.
Country Creek Peddlers Quilt Shop
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Number of Squares from a Fat Quarter
1 Fat quarter
(18" x 22") =
99 – 2” squares
16 – 4 ½” squares
56 – 2 ½” squares
12 – 5” squares
42 – 3” squares
12 – 5 ½” squares
30 – 3 ½” squares
9 – 6” squares
20 – 4” squares
6 – 6 ½” squares
Trudi Cobb
1550 S 1000 Rd
Council Grove, KS 66846
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
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