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VOLUME XXV NO. 1
GLENDALE QUILT GUILD
GENERAL MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2004
Quilter’s Angst - If We Love it
so Much, Why Dont We get
More Done?
Presented by Nancy Brenan Daniel
www.nancybrenandaniel.com
Who Is Nancy Brenan Daniel?
“I’ve enjoyed quilt making all of my adult
life. I love writing about, designing, and
teaching hand quilting, applique, color
and design, and rotary patchwork techniques. I learned to love quilts from
my grandmother, Mary Talkington Ritzenthaler, who encouraged me to play with fabrics
and quilts at a very young
age. In turn I encouraged my mother
Mary Brenan to
complete two
quilts of her
own
before she
died
in
2002. Mother left me a Bow
Tie quilt to enjoy
and hand quilt. I’ve
been an art educator
for more than 30 years -teaching art education, art
history, design and of course
-- quilt making! Although quilt
making and design currently take
up much of my time I continue to
travel to teach and judge. Active in
the quilt world for many years as a popular teacher and designer, I am also the author of more than 20 books on sewing crafts
and quilt making. I am a regular contributor to
quilting and crafts magazines. My quilt, “Orien-
JULY 2004
tal Cool”, was the cover quilt for the AQS Quilt
Art 1986 Engagement Calendar, and my Red and
White Gretchen Quilt was chosen as the cover
quilt for the 2002 Better Homes and Gardens
Engagement Calendar. My Bears Paw & Flying
Geese quilt was chosen for November in the
2003 BHGEC. Another favorite honor came when
my “Flowers of Friendship Quilt” was invited to
participate in the National Quilt Festival, Branson
Mo, where it earned the Viewers’ Choice Award
and became the cover quilt for their Engagement Calendar. I’m a member of the NQA,
Inc. and a NQA Certified Teacher and Certified Quilt Judge. I am active in several
local and national quilt guilds and I am
a Charter Member of the American
Quilter’s Society and a member
of the Museum of the American
Quilter’s Society. I’ve earned
a BA and MA in Art History,
and Art Education Degree
for grades one through
twelve. I also hold
an Adult Education
Certificate from
the Maricopa
Community
College
District.
I’m
the
mother
of
three
adults
and grandmother of three. I continue to volunteer in
my community and I’m
also the companion to one
‘furkid’.”
Wednesday, July 14th @ 8pm
“Quilter’s Angst- If We Love it so Much
Why Don’t We Get More Done” Ten creative steps toward starting and finishing
your quilts. A short, but humorous discussion
of the TRUE-lies quilters tell themselves to keep
from entering shows---finishing projects.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Greetings:
Hello! I am sending my first
greetings as President to
each of you. I especially
want to thank the members
and guests who attended
the June meeting. You most
likely thought it would be
just an installation of new officers and thanking outgoing
Executive Board Members.
Well, that did occur; and, we
gave our thanks to the outgoing Board and especially
to Judy Leonard for serving
the Guild so well during the
past two years.
I trust that you were surprised and pleased, that in
addition to doing the above
at the meeting, there was
an excellent presentation by
Bobbie Moon, Glendale Quilt
Guild Member and owner of
New Moon Textiles, a Guild
Affiliate.
I would like to
publicly thank Bobbie for
her excellent program and
the outstanding tips that she
shared. We all enjoyed the
wonderful Guatemalan textiles, patterns and notions.
We are especially thankful to
her for presenting such an
interesting program on very
short notice.
So you see,
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you never know what may
happen at a Guild meeting!
Stay tuned!
As I indicated at the meeting, I would like to encourage
a theme for the coming year
of “Working Together.” This
means sharing, and accomplishing goals for you and for
the Guild. Please take the opportunity to share your skills
and talents with others so that
we will continue our outstanding programs, workshops and
our outstanding Quilt Show.
The 2005 Show is just around
the corner. I encourage each
of you to find a niche where
you may provide leadership
and assist with Guild activities. It is a lot more fun to
be a part of the programs and
activities than just to sit back
and watch. So take the challenge and serve your Guild in
some small way.
Currently we are in need of
chairs of the following Committees: Hospitality -- The
person(s) who provide the
set-up for the delicious food
that you bring. Consider volunteering for this position.
The Chair of the special Telephone Committee is open and
the Chair of the standing com-
mittee, Publicity, is also open.
Although we have not used
the Telephone Committee in
the past two years, we should
have someone serve in this
capacity in the event that we
need to reach Guild members
between meetings.
Please share your thoughts
and ideas of ways that we
may continue with our programs and activities and any
improvements to areas which
may need improvement.
I
am confident that the members of the Executive Board,
Extended Board and the Special Committee chairs will be
listening for your voice.
We will have a special treat at
the July meeting, the Hilton
Burbank Airport & Convention
Center will be providing the
Guild with all of the meeting
refreshments. So you can relax and not worry about what
alpha letters are up!
Enjoy quilting and share your
projects so that others will be
inspired by your work.
Thank you for allowing me the
opportunity to serve as your
President.
Ruth
MEETING NEWS
FUTURE PROGRAMS & Workshops
July 14, 2004
July 17, 2004
August 11, 2004
September 8, 2004
September 11, 2004
October 13, 2004
October 16, 2004
November 10, 2004
November 13, 2004
Nancy Brenan Daniel “Quilter’s Angst”
Nancy Brenan Daniel Workshop
Annual Potluck
Nancy Chong “Hawaiian Quilting”
Nancy Chong Workshop
Sharon Schamber “Remembering Our
Grandmas: Traditions orf Old Techniques”
Sharon Schamber Workshop
Barbara Barber Lecture
Barbara Barber Workshop
To sign up for a workshop, please call Mary Beth Kile at:
818.790.4402
GENERAL MEETING
JULY 14, 7:00PM
GLENDALE CENTRAL LIBRARY
SPEAKER:
NANCY BRENAN DANIEL
July 16, 2004: Loving Hands.
1-5PM at Q is for Quilts, 620 S.
Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank.
July 26, 2004: 2005 Quilt Show
Committee: Glendale Central
Library. 7:00PM. Interested in
working on next year’s show?
Come to the meeting! Call Marilyn
Green if you have questions at:
818.846.8842.
Hospitality
Special thanks to The Burbank Hilton
Aug. 5, 2004: GQG Board Meeting location TBD. Please call Ruth
Berkey 626.355.6035 if you wish to
attend.
for providing refreshments to
our July meeting!
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COMMITTEES
Quilt Show 2005
The first meeting of the 2005 Quilt Show Committee was held on
May 27, 2004 in the Library. We are all excited and ready to have
another great quilt show in the theme of “Island Holiday”.
I would like to thank the wonderful ladies that have worked so
far on the opportunity quilt. Mary Ann Andrews, Ko Nakamura,
and Marava Packey completed the applique process which was
started by Chung Pring who lives in Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Chung, who specializes in Hawaiian quilting, chose the pattern and material,
and put the design together for use in the traditional red and white colors. The
quilt has been basted by Kirsten Reed and Ruth Berkey. The hand quilters in the guild have all
volunteered to participate in making the most beautiful red and white Hawaiian quilt yet. We
should sell lots of tickets by show time.
There are still some Committee chairperson positions open. Please read the list below and
contact myself, Ruth Berkey, Judy Leonard, Kirsten Reed, or Rasa Read to become a part of
the planning process for the 2005 Show. Any new members that would like to help - I welcome you all. Remember that you will be tutored by the Committee members and will have
lots of support.
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Banquet Chairman
Set-up and Take-down
Teacher Packets
Volunteers
Putting together information and printing the Programs, and
Opportunity Quilt Chairman.
I would also like to have a decorator for the Convention Center. I would love to decorate in an
“island theme”. We want our guests to feel like they walked into a fun, tropical setting.
The next meeting is Monday, July 26, 2004 at 7:00 pm in the Glendale Library.
Marilyn Green
2005 Quilt Show Chairperson
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WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP
“SLICE ‘EM & DICE ‘EM DISAPPEARING NINE-PATCH!” with NANCY BRENAN DANIEL
DATE: July 17th
TIME: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
LOCATION:
SIERRA MADRE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
170 West Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre
Take a simple Nine-Patch Block, or a few, slice ‘em up in a special way and make anything-but-ordinary quilt blocks and quilts. It’s a great way to use up all those awful scraps or those wonderful
treasured fabrics. Choose one of several smashing variations for your quilt. You’ll have time to try
two or three variations during the class...then you’ll decide which to use for your quilt.
For BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED quilters. New designs and concepts are constantly
being added!
SUPPLIES
Of course they can bring more fabric -- or other tools...but should be able to do well with these.
SLICE ‘EM AND DICE ‘EM DISAPPEARING NINE-PATCH BLOCKS
Basic sewing kit
Sewing machine with 1/4 inch seam allowance.
Rotary tools: cutter with new blade; mat; 6” X 12” plastic ruler (best for classroom)
& 6” X 24” if room is large and there is table space.
Slice ‘em Quilts are SUPER Scrap Quilts -- fat quarters
rule!
Fabric: Precut strips -- all 3.5 “X 22”
15 black
15 muslin or other lights
15 assorted mediums or brights
2 each of 10 squares, cut 5” X 5”
-- Brighter fabrics work great here!
4 print or solid fat quarters
One 1/2 yard piece of an overall coordinating or
unifying fabric.
If you can’t make a choice --black or muslin will work.
You’ll choose any border or backing fabrics after the workshop.
Feel free to e-mail me: [email protected] and visit the website for some snapshots...
http://www.nancybrenandaniel.com/
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MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS
Bonnie Gill
May 9
Joanne Johnson
Sep 27
Steve Hatfield
May 31
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Judi Olmstead
Martie Sandell
Alice A. Smith
Kristine E. Vazquez
Alice W. Hsu
Jane H. Lai
Charlotte Crawford
Carol Andrews
Gloria Flores
Mary Pat Connolly
Marlyene Schwartz
Patricia E. Doody
Kelly A. Nassiri
Kay Zahm
7/1
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7/3
7/3
7/4
7/5
7/7
7/9
7/10
7/12
7/12
7/13
7/13
7/14
Melissa M. Feeney
Renay A. Gregg
Mary Lyn Pitassi
Masako G. Smith
Kim K. Kelly
Eleanor Sturman
Patricia M. Foti
Michelle Willumsen
Doris C. Binaco
Georgia A. Morton
Ginny Anderson
Timothy J. Mosman
Christine Munoz
Roberta Christiansen
7/16
7/18
7/18
7/18
7/19
7/23
7/25
7/25
7/28
7/28
7/29
7/29
7/30
7/31
Our condolences go out to
friends and family of Lynn Russello. Lynn passed away on June
1st at the age of 74. She was
often in attendance at our Guild
Meetings and was also active
with Designing Ladies.
She will be missed!
dues are due!
Please remember to bring in your completed membership
renewal form to the July 14th meeting. The membership year
begins on July 1st. Dues are delinquent as of August 30th.
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MEETING REPORTS
2005 Board Members: Mary Beth Kyle, Victoria
Crayne, Nancy Helpinstill, Loretta Bradley, Nicole
Osborne, and Nancy Foote
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
July 3, 2004; 2:00 PM: Pine
Needles Quilt Guild Wall Quilt
Auction. Quilts on display from
10-2 PM. Steinman Building
parking lot, Wrightwood. For
info please call: 760.249.5251.
July 11-15, 2004: Camp
Watch-a-Patcher sponsored by
the Orange County Quilt Guild
at Concordia University, Irvine.
www.orangecountyquiltersguild.com
July 17, 2004: SCCQG Meeting hosted by Schoolhouse
Quilters of Rosemead. Topic:
Meet the Teachers
SHOW AND TELL
Timothy Mosman, one
of our Guild members,
brought in this beautiful
Hawaiian quilt to share.
He and his wife picked
this up on their recent
trip to Hawaii. Judy
Leonard shows off the red
and white quilt at our June
General Meeting
August 7-8, 2004: Quilt
Daze V (Quilt Show). Yorba
Linda Community Center,
Yorba Linda. Admission: $5;
10-4 PM Sat & Sun. Contact:
Julie Astle 714.777.2096; or
[email protected]
August 20-22, 2004: Fabulous Fiber Fest; Santa Monica.
Classes, market and fashion
shows. www.thefiberfest.com
Sept. 10-11, 2004: LA County Guild Quilt Show. Lakewood
Country Club, 3101 E. Carson.
Contact: 562.422.2084
Sept. 10-11, 2004: Quilting
in the Valley; by Valley Quiltmakers Guild and San Fernando Valley Quilt Assodciation;
Airtel Plaza Hotel, Van Nuys.
Fri. 10-7 PM; Sat. 9-4 PM.
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LAST PAGE
Tips
Needle System: Most European sewing machines use an “H” system.
Needle Size - Available in sizes 60-120. Smaller sizes have finer points for lightweight and delicate
fabric and larger sizes have larger points for heavy, dense fabrics. Sergers use sized 70-90 only.
Very Light Fabric, size 60-70 (chiffon, organza, organdy, viole, batists, tulle, georgette);
Light, Size 70-80 (crepe de chine, broadcloth, jersey, hankerchief linen);
Medium, size 80-90 (corduroy, medium denim, coatings)
Medium Heavy, size 90-100 (heavy denim, heavy coatings, burlap, fleece, brocade)
Very Heavy, size 110-120 (canvas, upholstery, ticking)
For machine needles, remember this: The higher the number, the larger the needle (and eye). By the
way, it goes opposite of this for hand sewing needles. (Yes, it is confusing!) In general, always select
the smallest needle that will accommodate your properly chosen thread and form a good stitch.
GENERAL GUILD INFORMATION
VOLUME XXV NO. 1
www.glendalequiltguild.org
Glendale Quilt Guild, Inc., is a non-profit corporation. The purpose is to contribute to the knowledge
of and to promote the appreciation of fine quilts, quiltmaking, and collecting; to gain knowledge of quilt
techniques, patterns, history, and quiltmakers through educational meetings, travel and friendship. Meetings are
held the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Glendale Central Library Auditorium,
222 East Harvard St. Glendale, CA.
Social time: 6:30-7:00pm. Meeting begins at 7:00pm. Guest fees $5 per meeting.
Membership dues are payable July 1 and are delinquent at the end of the August General Meeting.
Active members, $20; Seniors (62+ yrs.), $15; Affiliates, $25; Newsletter Only $20.
The Newsletter is a monthly publication of the Glendale Quilt Guild. Members are invited to
submit items of interest for publication by submitting them at the General Meeting or
by e-mailing to Susan Vite: [email protected].
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS THE FIFTH DAY AFTER THE GENERAL
MEETING.
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