Country Crossroads Quilters Monthly Newsletter, March 2008

MARCH 2008
H A P P Y S t . PA D D Y ’ S D AY !
M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R O F C O U N T RY C R O S S R O A D S Q U I LT E R S O F M O D E S T O
PROGRAM MEETING WILL
BE A LITTLE BATTY
O
n Tuesday, March 11 we will have quilt teacher
Diane Leighton presenting a lecture entitled
“What’s Your Batting Average?” This will be an
informative talk about the large variety of battings
available for today’s quilter. She will include a showand-tell with quilts she’s made from many different
battings, along
with samples
to take home
of many of the
current batting
choices on the
market. We
are certain to
all be going a
little “batty” by
meeting’s end!
Diane Leighton with Mariner’s Compass Quilt
Diane Leighton
is a quilting teacher from Yuba City who is primarily
self-taught. She started quilting in early 1980 and
spent many hours reading the 68 books about
quilting in her local public library. In early 1983 she
joined the Valley Quilt Guild and immediately became
an active member, participating in their first annual
quilt show in March of that year. This year she is
quilt show chairman for the third time, this time for
their 25th annual show. Her knowledge and interest
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CONTENTS
Program Meeting with Diane Leighton ............. 1
President’s Letter............................................... 1
Calendar of Events ............................................ 2
From the Membership Chair .............................. 2
Small Groups ..................................................... 3
Quilt Show Corner ............................................. 3
General News .................................................... 4
Block-of-the-Month ............................................ 5
Meeting Minutes ................................................ 6
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
W
elcome, quilters, to a new
year in CCQ guild. I am
honored to serve as your president
for the coming year. We have a
terrific team in place to lead our
organization. The presidency
really is an easy job with all the willing hands taking
on the various tasks of the organization. As the
months pass our focus will increasingly concentrate
on 2009 quilt show planning, but we will continue to
have wonderful programs, workshops, small groups,
short subjects and show-and-tell throughout the
year. I hope to see you all at National Quilt Day on
March 15. Please contact me at any time with your
suggestions, ideas, and concerns.
Sue Siefkin
SHORT SUBJECT:
SEVEN STEPS TO AN ART QUILT
O
ur Short Subject on March 25 will be
presented by Wendy Walsh. She will be
sharing about the Seven Steps to an Art Quilt,
from a class she took at Empty Spools Seminar
at Asilomar. Wendy was a CCQ scholarship
recipient. Refreshments served.
NATIONAL QUILT DAY IS MARCH 15
W
hat could be more fun than a day to sew with
friends? We are celebrating National Quilt Day
by sewing on Warm Wrappings projects and having a
potluck. We will meet on Saturday, March 15 at Trinity
Presbyterian Church on Carver Road. Time is 9:30
to 3:00. For the potluck, bring whatever you would
like. CCQ will supply plates, silverware, napkins and
drinks. Bring your sewing machine, scissors and
thread, we’ll supply the fabric and instructions.
Please note that starting in April, Warm Wrappings will
meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00
to 2:00, meeting at Freedom Fabrics on Sisk Rd.
2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All meetings are held at Eastridge Community Church, 2319 St. Paul’s Way, except special events.
PROGRAM MEETINGS
SHORT SUBJECT PRESENTATIONS
Mar. 11 .....Diane Leighton, “What’s Your Batting
Average?” lecture
Mar. 25 ....Wendy Walsh, 7 Steps to an Art Quilt
April 8 ......Ann Westbrook, Trunk Show and Workshop
on Machine Quilting
May 13 .....Annual BUNKO Game Night
WARM WRAPPINGS
Mar. 15 ....Natl. Quilt Day at Trinity Presbyterian,
9:30 to 3 p.m.
First Wednesdays at Freedom Fabric, 10 to 2 p.m.
• April 2 • May 3 • June 7
DIANE LEIGHTON, SPECIAL SPEAKER
Continued from page 1
in quilting grew quickly as she took classes and
continued to read the newest quilt books as they
were published.
Already teaching foodservice at Yuba College, Diane
began her first class in quilt making in the fall of
1985. This “Trip Around the World” class was the
beginning of 10 years of teaching a wide variety of
adult education classes in the community college
setting. Many of her students joined the Valley Quilt
Guild as she infected them with her love of quilting
because she truly believes that “Quilting is Contagious.”
Diane has written many articles for quilting
magazines including American Quilter, Quilt
Magazine, as well as others. Over the years, she
has collected various awards for her quilts and
garments, some of these are published in a variety
of quilting books.
In addition to being
active in her local quilt
guild, she has served
on the Board of the
Northern California
Quilt Council (NCQC)
for many years.
Still a member,
she is currently
the Membership
Coordinator of NCQC.
Sew-Do-Ku Quilt by Diane Leighton
We hope all of you
will join us on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. for
Diane’s program. Fee for non-members is $3.
The meeting is held at our normal location,
Eastridge Community Church.
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FROM THE
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME
Renewing members — as well as new members:
Be sure to COMPLETE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
FORM enclosed in your February CCQ Newsletter
(also available on-line and at the sign-in table at
meetings), ATTACH YOUR DUES
and give it to me ASAP.
We’d like our 2008 Membership
Directory to be as complete and upto-date as possible, so get your forms
in BY THE BUSINESS MEETING IN
MARCH.
Thank you!
Pat Cole
CCQ SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2008
The guild awards five scholarships in the spring each
year. After completion, winners have to provide a Short
Subject presentation at a business meeting.
Terry Kendrick Scholarship: If you have been a CCQ
member for two years AND have not attended the
Empty Spools Seminars at Asilomar, we encourage
you to apply for this scholarship. See information and
application form in the attached sheet.
Individual $75 Scholarships: Four scholarships will
be awarded by a drawing of names. The winner of an
individual scholarship may chose any quilting class
and use the money for supplies and class fee.
If you are willing to make a presentation and meet
the requirements, please apply as soon as possible.
Contact Pat Cole for more information. Good Luck!
SMALL GROUPS
Teddy Ellison, Small
Group Chair
Small sewing groups available this month:
SQUARE ONE — Mar. 6 First Wednesday 10 to 3, contact Lois Logsdon @ 522-1805.
BALTIMORE BEAUTIES — Mar. 7 First Thursday 1 to 4, contact Justine Campbell @ 523-7478.
STITCH AND RIP — Mar. 7 First Thursday 10 to 2, contact Pat Cole @ 523-7310.
STAR STITCHERS — Mar. 20 Third Wednesday 10 to 3, contact Jean Paul @ 578-4662.
CHAT AND SEW — Mar. 21 Third Thursday 10 to 2, contact Linda Watts @ 578-0422.
FEATHERED STARS ONLY — Mar. 21 Friday, 9 to 2, contact Deborah Miller @ 543-8990.
ART FOCUS — Mar. 2, Apr. 7 First Monday 7 to 9, contact Joyce Compton @ 524-6452.
G
Quilt Show Corner
ood News from your quilt show team…the
Opportunity Quilt top is finished! We wish to
thank Lois Logsdon and Teresa Seifert for the beautiful
design, Mayris Baddell, Ruth McCormack, Marilyn
Brown, Sandy Turner, Bernice Ulm, Sue Schlange,
and Linda Cover for their wonderful appliqué talent.
Many thanks to Nancy Galloway, Delores Miller, Lila
Bradshaw, Jean Paul, Kay Hawkins, and Sally Glover
for their precision piecing of all the stars on the quilt.
Our quilt is a true beauty and a work of art thanks to all
these talented ladies. Upon getting the quilting done
there will be a professional picture taken and it will
be ready for the public. Kathy Sandner and Margaret
Wolf will be in charge of advance ticket sales.
Our Garden Club challenge is underway. (The
garden club has submitted pictures. The participants
will choose a photo and design a quilt using the
photo as inspiration.) Photos are available. If you
need to choose a picture please contact Janet. If
you have not signed up and wish to participate, it is
not too late. Just call Janet.
We appreciate your taking bookmarks with you
when going to shops and quilt shows. Helping with
publicity is the best way to advertise our show.
Sew Many Quilts, a quilt shop in Tracy, requested
400 show bookmarks. They will be putting one in
each quilt of their goody bags for the up coming
shop hop. We thank them and are thrilled to have
their help spreading the word.
Show-and-tell has been great these past few
months. We know we have some great quilts being
done to make our show bigger and better in 2009.
Happy Quilting, Your Team Leaders
Janet
527-2718
&
Suzanne
521-6843
2008-2009 CCQ OFFICERS
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Hospitality
Sunshine
Small Groups
Warm Wrappings
Sue Siefkin ............................ 526-5602
Amy Lee ............................... 521-2628
Teresa Seifert ........................ 526-0720
Yvonne Jones ....................... 632-4652
Joyce Compton ..................... 524-6452
Paddy Shopher ..................... 577-2001
Pat Cole ............................... 523-7310
Ruth McCormack ................. 526-0279
Mary Alice Metzler................. 579-1903
Caroline Huff ......................... 579-7046
Teddy Ellison ......................... 523-0396
Lila Bradshaw ....................... 529-3872
Louise Nelson ...................... 577-2523
CROSSROADS CHATTER NEWSLETTER
Newsletter Editor
Newsletter Mailer
Block-of-the-Month
Secret Pals
Librarian
Historian
NCQC
Set-Up
Web Master
Quilt Show Chair
Quilt Show Assistant
Deborah Miller........................ 543-8990
Michele Stoumbaugh .............557-9601
Carolyn Sadler ......................599-0081
Robin Sullivan .......................526-8805
Sarah Crozier ........................529-1577
Bernice Ulm ...........................523-0075
TBD
Nancy Galloway .....................838-6769
Marilee Heaston .....................634-3054
Rich and Gloria Mendonca ....863-8544
Deborah Miller .......................543-8990
Janet Borst .............................527-2718
Suzanne Guthrie ....................521-6843
MARCH 2008
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WARM WRAPPINGS 2007 WRAP-UP
M
y second year of service is
ending, and I want to thank
everyone who helped make all
those wonderful quilts. I especially
want to thank Judy Martin and
Marilyn Nelson at R. Lily Stem who
have both done so much.
WARM WRAPPINGS
GOALS FOR 2008
The goal of Warm Wrappings in
the coming year is to ensure that
as many people who are in need of
the warmth and comfort of our quilts
will receive them. We dedicate our
creativity, skill, and resources to
accomplish that goal.
We hope that all of our members will
help us in whatever way possible to
achieve our goal.
We will be showing finished pieced
tops at our meetings and asking for
your help to quilt, bind, and label
them. Bags containing tops, backs,
binding, label, and batting will be
on the back table at the meetings.
Please sign the check out book and
give the number on the bag you are
taking. Finish them as you can.
This is a great opportunity to practice
your quilting skills. We’re not looking
for anything intricate or detailed, just
simple quilting.
If you know of an agency or group
who would benefit from receiving our
quilts, please let us know the name
and contacts for each group.
When we have a list of potential
names compiled we will distribute the
list to members so that you will know
where our creativity, skill, and love
will be dispensed. Thank You,
We just delivered the quilts to
Avalon Health Care Center on
W. Orangeburg and they were
well received. The fabric from the
“bathtub,” as well as the 20 or so
computer paper boxes of fabric
have been turned over to your new
Warm Wrappings chairman, Lila
Bradshaw. I still have a bit more
fabric and the “quilts in reserve” to
deliver, as well as a few unquilted
or unfinished tops.
OPPORTUNITY QUILT
CONTRIBUTORS
Pieces Blocks were completed by:
Lila Bradshaw
Nancy Galloway
Sally Glover
Kay Hawkins
Lois Logsdon
Delores Miller
Jean Paul
Folk Art Blocks were appliquéd by:
Mayris Baddell
Marilyn Brown
Linda Cover
Bernice Elm
Ruth McCormack
Sue Schlange
Maureen Rasmussen
Sandy Turner
Quilt Top was assembled
by Lois Logsdon.
Borders were
completed by
Nancy Galloway.
We Need to Name the Quilt
Lila Bradshaw
529-3872
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& Louise Nelson
577-2523
We are looking for a name for
the opportunity quilt. Suggestions
can be given to Lois or Teresa,
and can be sent by e-mail to
[email protected].
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I also want to thank the people who
don’t go to the Warm Wrappings
sewing sessions, but who have
helped in other ways with bindings
or construction at home, and
especially the QUILTERS who are
too numerable to mention. A special
thank you goes to Freedom Fabrics,
who provided a comfortable space
for us in February.
See you at National Quilt Day
on Sat. March 15 at Trinity
Presbyterian Church on Carver
Road. Bring the usual sewing tools
or if you can only stay a while, you
can press or help in other ways.
And don’t forget that it’s a potluck.
Sally Glover, 527-6871
WEB LINK OF THE MONTH
www.fulllinestencil.com
This Web site of has an amazing
product, normally sold at major quilt
show only. The revolutionary chalk
Pounce Pad makes using stencils
a snap. fulllinestencil.com also
sells, a wide variety of Pounce Pad
compatible stencils. Check it out!
LONG BEACH INTL.
QUILT FESTIVAL
F
UN and an unforgettable
experience are in store if you
are one of the participants in the
Long Beach Intl. Quilt Festival trip.
We have a 3-day/2-night chartered
bus trip planned on July 24, 25,
and 26, 2008. We will be staying at
Courtyard by Marriott in downtown
Long Beach both nights. The
price is $355 per person double
occupancy. A $100 deposit will
be required by the April program
meeting to hold your place and
the final payment of $255.00 paid
at the business meeting in May.
Call asap if you are interested,
as we are going to open the trip
to people outside the guild soon–
Margaret Wolfe, 847-8768.
CCQ April 2008
Block of the Month
Scrap Rail Fence
Please:
12” Block
Check Pattern Measurements for Distance and Seams before cutting fabric.
NOTE: View storyboard on CCQ website,
www.countrycrossroadsquilters.com
Click on ‘Block of the Month’ April 2008
Use: Your Choice Any 4 Cotton prints
Cut:
4 Strips 2” X 27” cotton print fabrics
Light
Medium
Med. Dark
Dark
(May use full 42” width for 2 extra 6 ½” blocks.)
Directions: (all seams are ¼”)
Step 1
Stitch strips together as in Figure 1.
Press all seams one direction
Step 2
Lay out flat and trim ends,
cut four 6-1/2” blocks
Figure 2
Step 3
Stitch 4 blocks together as in Figure 2. Press.
Think Scrappy!
Figure 1
Bring to Program Meeting on April 8 and enter your name in the drawing once for each 12” block you
bring. One lucky person wins all the blocks! It’s a fun way to get a lot of blocks for a quick quilt top.
Questions: Call Carolyn at 599-0081
B
16 Rectangles 2” X 6 ½ ”
Cut: 4 each of 4 prints
Or 4 strips 2” X 27”
April Objective:
Use up leftover scraps.
Practice pressing seams.
CROSSROADS CHATTER NEWSLETTER
Cut pre-sewn strip sets even for faster piecing.
MARCH 2008
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MEETING MINUTES
President Suzanne Guthrie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
She welcomed members and guests.
Announcements:
• See fliers on back table which include Long Beach Show and
bookmark for Quilts Show.
• Deborah Miller announced that a new small group for Feathered
Stars only was forming. Maureen Rasmussen will lead using paper
piecing. It will meet at Deborah Miller’s house.
• Ruth McCormack has more tangelos and oranges to give away.
• Donna Olson mentioned her husband has bicycles exhibited at the
bicycle collection at the McHenry Museum.
• Nancy Galloway is taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.
Treasurers Report: Paddy Shopher had a budget report to share.
Warm Wrapping: Sally Glover mentioned March 15 was National
Quilt Day. The meeting will be at Trinity Presbyterian Church from
9:30-3:00 p.m. Warm Wrapping met at Freedom Fabric with 13-14
people and had plenty of room. It will meet the first Wednesday of
the month from 10 to 2 p.m. JoAnn Plummer has 12 bags of polyester
fabric.
Quilt Show: Janet Borst said Penny Binney, President of Modesto
Garden Club has pictures for the Garden Club Quilt Challenge.
Those who wish to participate in the quilt challenge will get pictures
at the Business meeting. Sign up with Janet. You choose how to
interpret the garden. Total space allowed for wall hanging is 160”
circumference. Your project will hang at the Quilt Show with the
picture of the garden. If needed, Janet will hold a workshop.
Library: Teddy Ellison will hold library book sale at next meeting.
Bring your money.
BOM: Carolyn Sadler reminded people to place their name in the
BOM bucket. This month’s winner is Paddy Shopher. Next month
will be magic corners and Easter colors. Check the Web BOM page.
Suzanne Guthrie said officers should contact replacement person to
make transition to new officers. If you have any officer proposals get
names to Suzanne or Paddy. A meeting will be held at end of month.
Membership: Wendy Nipper said we had many guests and visitors
tonight. Stacy Ulm, Rita Fernio, Penny Sackett, Amy Patino, Ali
James, Kris Thiel (new member), Margie Colles, Teresa Odermatt
(new member) and Kathy Swiston attended.
Suzanne Guthrie attended Ricky Tims Workshop. He is contributing
DVD’s and patterns to the library. They will be available to checkout.
Vice President: Amy Lee reminded members of the Long Beach
Show trip for $355 in July. If not enough sign ups it will open to
those outside the guild.
Anne Westbrook sent samples of Machine Quilting to advertise the
next workshop. Sign up at next meeting. $20 will be charged and
possibly returned. April 9 is the date.
Business meeting will host the election of officers. See newsletter
for slate. Sue Schlange moved to accept motion, Marilee Heaston
second. Motion passed.
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PROGRAM MEETING
2/12/2008
Show-and-Tell:
• Michelle Stoumbaugh had a pieced Celtic design quilt in blue and
green design using 9-patch and magic corners.
• Donna Shervington shared a beige and rose colored quilt in a
rose design.
• Nancy Galloway showed her Marie Strait “Going in Circles”
hanging in bright colors.
• Wendy Walsh shared her Valentine patterned quilt using all different
red and 5x5” chained squares. She also used rainbow colors and
6” squares to make the ‘five pillars of Islam.’
• Olive Vinande used “Joined at the Heart” book to make a quilt of
royal blue, navy and beige and 144 6” squares.
• Gloria Mendonca shared a quilt with an underwater scene and
turtles.
• Anita Hay designed a quilt with R. Lily Stem vault fabrics.
She made three quilts using 1-yard pieces and then quilted them
at Freedom Fabrics.
• Sue Siefken reported on the Art Focus group. They are using
8-1/2”x11” pieces to explore ideas. Using fabric from a class
she had taken she made “Paint Rag in a fabric frame.”
• Marilee Heaston made a heart quilt called Cross Your Heart raw
edge appliqué.
• Sally Glover showed a quilt by JoAnn Plummer’s mother
(Dorothy Miller) using left over quilt squares, one is blue flannel,
and one with gold, yellow and a black frame.
• Janice Skiles shared a quilt using patriotic prints and a Mary Ellen
Hopkins class quilt from the early 90’s in purple hearts.
• Sarah Crozier showed her sweatshirt jacket in blue squares with
black crosses and bright colors.
• Carolyn Sadler finished an R. Lily Stem mystery quilt using
brown, an and beige.
• Tammy Swisegood showed her quilt in green and squares of
flowers uilted by Mary at Freedom Fabrics. She also shared en
Eleanor Burns pattern in a cowgirls motif with sawtooth sashing.
• Ursula Sylvan showed her “Going in Circles” project using
Hawaiian fabrics.
• Deborah Miller showed her Asian panel using top stitching
and achine quilting.
Our guest speaker, Karen
Boutte, arrived at 7:56 p.m. She
had a trial getting here. She has
taught 12 years. She taught for
her guild, then friends and then
quilt classes in Shops. She has
done masks with embellishment
and ultra suede to complete
a Puzzle People series. She
donated a book to our library
called Delightful Diva Designs. Karen Boutte and Delores Miller
She then presented a Fashion
Show using her designs and clothing. She also showed some new
materials or toys to be used to make quilting faster and easier. She
was very humorous and clever in her speech and designs.
Meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Yvonne M. Jones, Co-Secretary
MEETING MINUTES
President Suzanne Guthrie called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
She also welcomed new members, Jennifer Dancy and Kathleen
Swiston. She talked about scholarships and the fact they are due in
March. Two scholarship winners are going to be presenters tonight.
First Janet Borst, after taking Ricky Tims Seminar, talked about her
2-1/2 days of lectures and demonstrations including a well-drafted
syllabus. Libby Lehman and Alex Anderson were also presenters. She
used Guidelines to Caveman Quilting by Ricky Tims as an outline
to show how to free up your approach to quilting. They were: Gentle
curves/cut fabric right sides up; avoid points extending to edge;
piecing order/reverse of drawing order; seams smaller than ¼” or
large enough to be secure; never trim until it is time; press after each
seam; pressing may distort, trim each piece to fit the next one. She
then demonstrated how to draw a design: if you can draw it , you can
cut it. The seminar also showed many ways to border your design.
Second scholarship winner, Ruth McCormack, used Libby Lehman’s
Thread Play to guide her presentation. She said Superior thread, 40
weight rayon, bottom line in the bobbin, 90/14 needle and less top
tension were beneficial to thread play. She demonstrated how to
draw a curved shape and make it look like a ribbon twisted. The she
showed us her sample of ribbons made with thread play. She tried
straight stitch and zigzag stitches and various threads to shade the
ribbons. She then used Ricky Tims’ machine quilted piped binding.
She showed how to cut binding strips 3-¾” wide and longer than
needed, how to put #3 perle cotton in fold of piping and use a
7-groove pin tuck foot and put them together. Then she described
and showed how to attach to quilt, all done by machine and making
a piped bound quilt including mitered corners. She has instructions
if you need them. She invited Linda Cover to show her two
Convergence quilts, one in green and fern prints and one in oranges.
Janice Skiles heard about convergence quilts in Tahoe and then found
Ricky Tims quilt books had them. She used four pieces of fabric for
one of her quilts and border fabric to make changes in another.
After break, meeting began at 7:57 p.m.
President Suzanne asked for motion to approve minutes. Sue Siefkin
moved to correct January 8, 2008 minutes to read that Jane Guy not
Delores Guy had recently passed away. Motion was seconded by
Paddy Shopher. Motion carried to approve minutes with correction.
Treasurer: Paddy Shopher reported income and
expenses for January.
Membership: Pat Cole reported that we had two
new members.
Hospitality: Sarah Crozier said Mary Ann Daily
and Linda Watts brought the refreshments.
Paddy Shopher
Sunshine: Pat Cole had no report. Suzanne
encouraged people to let us know if there is
someone who needs cheering up.
Small Groups: Ruth McCormack said a new group has started. It is
Feathered Stars Only with Maureen Rasmussen leading at Deborah
Miller’s on Fridays, dates TBA. Art Focus meets on Monday March
3. Attend small groups and meet people and have fun and learn.
Warm Wrappings: Sally Glover reminded people of National Quilt
Day on March 15, 9:30-3 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian. Lunch will be
a potluck. Lila Bradshaw is in charge; contact her if you want to help.
BOM: Carolyn Sadler needs contents of a blue envelope.
Secret Pals: Michelle Stoumbaugh has given out forms. Return to
Robin Sullivan as soon as possible.
Library: Teddy Ellison mentioned a sale on books is going on.
NCQC: Teresa Seifert said next meeting is April 19. New
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BUSINESS MEETING
2/26/2008
Representatives will go to Meet the Quilt Shop meeting.
Web Master and Newsletter: Deborah Miller said get your
materials in. She was commended for a job well done.
Set-Up: Judy Martin is turning job over to Rich Mendonca.
A sign-up sheet is circulating.
Quilt Show: Janet Borst said Garden Club Challenge is underway
and she has Kathy Swiston helping. Take the pictures from garden
club members, write your name on back, start your project and
remember to return to Janet in December. Quilt Show fliers are
out. Tracy quilt shop has requested 400. Members should take and
distribute as they attend quilt shows. The Opportunity Quilt top is
finished and is quite striking. Janet thanked individual members
who participated. See Quilt Show Corner on page 3 for names. The
opportunity quilt needs a name. Think about names and submit
suggestions to Teresa Seifert. Quilt Show committee meets March 2
at 2 p.m. at Janet’s house.
Break for refreshments
Balinda Johnson shared that she quilted while in hospital for 8 days.
She thanked members who called and cheered her. Between her
husband and Michelle Stoumbaugh she got a machine, fabric, cutting
board, clover iron and pot holders in her room and went to work…no
time to be wasted. She also promoted the guild and quilting.
Show-and-Tell
• Michelle Stoumbaugh showed her Celtic quilt is almost finished.
The binding is partially completed and ready. Using glitter threads
help to cover any errors. It is on its way to Michigan.
• Nancy Galloway had Girl Scout Cookies for sale and to give to
those who ordered them last meeting.
• Sarah Crozier showed a way to use scraps. Sew them into binding
strips and weave together to make place mats.
• Deborah Miller finished a 9-patch, pink and fussy cut designed
quilt. Completely machine stitched and quilted.
• Dorothy Miller showed her fish fabric quilt using orange and
yellows in blocks; one made from pink and black blocks cut for
2007 Quilt Show. After making 700 packets she had enough left
to make a quilt; another fish quilt in cheddar. Her small group
encouraged her to use the cheddar and make larger than lap quilt.
The back had more fish fabric; the fourth quilt was of green tackle
box print and more fish fabric on back.
• JoAnn Plummer shared her flower pot wall hanging made from
Wendy Walsh’s paper piecing class.
• Ursula Sylvan went to the Hilmar Shop Strip Club. Using jelly roll
and background she made a quilt in greens and tans. A second quilt
was a Maui Challenge using white white and black black fabric and
exactly 140” around. There were black and white pinwheels and
pineapples surrounding a star within a circle.
• Kay Hawkins saw a quilt, sketched it up, called Delores Miller for
help in drafting it and completed a multi-colored block quilt that
will go to Warm Wrappings. She also completed a quilt for men
using multi-colored strips. She then presented her “Going Around
in Circles” project.
• Teddy Ellison showed the quilt she put borders on and bound for
Warm Wrappings.
• Robin Sullivan said Secret Pals would be out by next meeting.
Next meeting will be March 11. Meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Yvonne M. Jones, Co-Secretary
MARCH 2008
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MARCH MEETINGS
March 11 ..... Program Meeting with Diane
Leighton, “What’s Your Batting
Average?” Lecture
March 15 .... National Quilt Day at
Trinity Presbyterian with potluck,
9:30 a.m to 3 p.m.
March 25 .... Business Meeting and Short
Subject with Wendy Walsh
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March 1 Yvonne Jones
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Anni Champagne
11
Karlene Duckart
Connie Pinkston
14
Sue Schlange
19
Lois Logsdon
Shirley Vann
23
Susan Ion
25
Patsy Smith
27
Justine Campbell
28
Rich Mendonca
29
Peg Tafoya
30
Donna Olson
April 1 Kay Hawkins
4
Karen Adams
Mary Ann Bloom
5
Jean Paul
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TERRY KENDRICK MEMORIAL ASILOMAR SCHOLARSHIP
The Terry Kendrick Memorial Asilomar Scholarship is one of three components of CCQ’s
member scholarship program. It is offered to encourage a member who has not previously
experienced an Empty Spools Seminar to attend. The Guild annually awards a scholarship
of up to 50% of the registration fee with a maximum of $500. The scholarship recipient is
responsible for the remaining amount due for the Seminar, which may be about $500 or
more, and for any supplies and/or additional class fees. The scholarship recipient will be
responsible for presenting to the Guild a 15-20 minute “Show and Tell” to share what the
recipient learned at the seminar.
To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must be a CCQ member for at least two (2)
years and be an active participant in the Guild.
Empty Spools Seminars offer 5½-day quilt making workshops at the Asilomar conference
grounds, a glorious retreat owned by the State of California in Pacific Grove, near
Monterey. Each seminar, held in separate sessions during the year (usually from Sunday to
Friday), attracts quilters and teachers from all over the US and abroad. The registration fee
includes full board and room (double occupancy), choice of classes from nationally known
teachers, and special evening programs. Classes in a broad range of quilting styles and
techniques are offered, geared to all levels of quilt making, from experienced beginner to
full-fledged expert.
A full quilt shop is set up on the grounds, with free shuttle service to two nearby quilt
shops. Chances are good that you will be able to share transportation and room
accommodations with another CCQ member. This is a wonderful opportunity to elevate
your skills and enhance your quilting experiences.
An initial deposit is due with your reservation for the Seminar; the balance is payable in
full 120 days before class begins (November 30 at the earliest). Refunds are restricted.
Travel insurance is available through Empty Spools Seminars from an outside company
for a small fee and is strongly encouraged.
Please pay careful attention and complete all questions on the application form for CCQ’s
Terry Kendrick Memorial Asilomar Scholarship.
Return the completed scholarship application to the CCQ Membership Chairperson by the
April Program Meeting.
For more information about Asilomar, please visit www.Emptyspoolsseminars.com
APPLICATION FORM
TERRY KENDRICK MEMORIAL ASILOMAR SCHOLARSHIP
Application for CCQ members for at least 2 yrs. who have not previously attended an Empty Spools Seminar.
NAME______________________________________________________________________________
How long have you been quilting? ________
List and briefly describe the various things you do – other than classes and workshops – to strengthen
your quilting skills.
How long have you been a CCQ member? ________
List Guild activities you have you participated in during the last two (2) years.
Examples may include, but are not limited to: Guild officer, chairperson, committee chair, committee member; Quilt Show
chair, committee chair, committee member, worker; Guild Public Relations representative at community events; Warm
Wrappings; Nat’l Quilt Day…
During the last two (2) years, have you attended Guild meetings (choose the best description)
_____occasionally
____ frequently
_____regularly
List quilt experiences and/or classes that have helped prepare you for attending an Empty Spools Seminar.
What experience(s) have you had planning and making presentations to the Guild or other forum?
In the space below, write a brief statement explaining why you want to attend an Empty Spools Seminar.
Signature ________________________________________________ Date _______________
Return completed application to the Membership Chairperson by the April Program Meeting.