Quilt Retreat - Orange County Quilters Guild

Volume XXXV Number 4
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June 2015
www.orangecountyquiltersguild.com
Substitute Newsletter Editor Sandy Milo
June Program
Our speaker this month is Sherry Werum
from Woodland, CA. Her lecture is titled “ Four
Score and Seven Years: Quilting 1776-1863”.
Join us as Sherry, dressed in historical costume,
discusses quilts from revolutionary times through
the Civil War. Keeping with the historical theme,
Sherry’s workshop will be “Using Silhouettes in
Quilts”. She has many ideas for incorporating
silhouettes in a quilt. Take a photo in profile of
your subject, print it out in 4x6 format, and bring it to the workshop.
Sherry will help you turn it into a meaningful quilt.
Thayone
Quilt Retreat
OPEN INVITATION!
THE ORANGE COUNTY QUILTERS GUILD’S 2015 QUILT RETREAT
IS NOW OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS.
SPACE IS LIMITED, ONLY 30 SPOTS AVAILABLE
This year’s retreat is at the Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center in beautiful Temecula, California,
July 6th-9th, 2015 (Monday thru Thursday) The cost for 4 days & 3 nights is $350 per person / double
occupancy, or $450 single occupancy, and includes all meals from Lunch on Monday to Lunch on Thursday.
Please contact Tina Lockwood at 714-812-6985 or at [email protected] for more information, or to
reserve your spot!
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President’s Article...
Happy June, Everyone!
June is a great month, isn’t it? School, if not the year-round variety, is out or about to be out soon, the colors of nature
are bright and cheerful, and most of us look forward to outdoor activities of some sort. For me these days, most of my
outdoor activity involves trying to keep up with my granddaughters. There’s never a dull moment.
Once in a while, I actually sew outside. Have you tried it? I take a big folding table out into my covered patio, along with
my sewing machine and chair, and whatever else I need, and off I go! It’s a great way to soak up a little bit more of the
stuff that gives us that Vitamin D we all need, and it’s very relaxing! An added bonus is that if you happen to need to sew
on minky or any sort of fake fur, the fuzz doesn’t get all over your house. I really love that part! Add some of your
favorite music into the mix, a glass of iced tea or lemonade, and it’s about the best way I know to enjoy one of those
wonderful June afternoons.
I want to extend the thanks of every member of Orange County Quilters Guild to each and every volunteer who helped
make our 2015 Quilt Show a wonderful success! I was so proud to see what we all accomplished together, and though
the lion’s share of the thanks goes to Kat and Cindy, everyone else helped too. Please know that we appreciated every
single thing you did to help, and when we plan our next show or event, we will need you all again. This is a terrific guild,
and that’s only because our members are such wonderful people! Thank you all!
Speaking of volunteers, I am happy to announce that Carol Harter has agreed to be our Librarian for this year, and Laura
Lynch has agreed to be our Equipment Chairperson. These ladies, along with the many others that we previously
announced as our committee chairs for this year, are going to help keep this guild running smoothly. I am so grateful for
their willingness to help!
I hope to see all of you at our next meeting on June 9th. We’ve got an interesting program coming up!
Hugs,
Betsy
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Our Mission Statement
Orange County Quilters Guild is one of Southern California's oldest quilt guilds. The Guild is a non-profit
organization formed to promote cooperation and the exchange of ideas among those interested in or engaged
in quilting; to encourage and maintain high standards of design and technique in quilting; to instruct members
in methods and techniques of creative quilting; and to inspire personal achievement.
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June 2015
Open Volunteer Positions - Please Help!
The following positions have either not been confirmed, or have not yet been filled: Historian, Bulletin Board,
Equipment Manager, Friendship Groups, Greeter, Round Robin, UFO Challenge, Opportunity Quilt, Yorba
Linda Quilt Daze.
If you would like to help us out and volunteer for one of these Committee Chair positions, please contact Betsy
Weisman, President. Email address: [email protected]
Quilts For Kids
It’s hard to believe that summer is already here. If you’re like me, you’re attending graduations,
weddings, and baby showers. Speaking of baby showers….we’ve had a request for a dozen baby
quilts to benefit My Safe Harbor, an organization that works with low income single moms in Anaheim.
I’ll be bringing in a few myself that’ll need binding, etc., but I’m also inviting you to bring a cute baby
top, panel, or completed quilt to donate to the cause. I’ll still be bringing the usual hand work and kits
for kids’ and teen quilts, so that our foster kids don’t go without.
Many thanks to those of you who continue to support the philanthropy effort. I’ve had several of
you gals step forward to sew on binding and do more of the quilting in addition to doing the hand
sewing. Our quilts are such a gift. On behalf of all of those who receive them, I thank you from the
bottom of my heart.
Happy Quilting,
Pam Gayle
Philanthropy/Quilts for Kids
May Door Prizes
Thanks to everyone who donated door prizes this month. Be sure to visit the stores and help
support our quilt shops.
A very huge and special “Thank You” to everyone who goes to stores and picks up our door
prizes. We just couldn’t do it without you.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Check the website (www.orangecountyquiltersguild.com ) for the latest information on
upcoming Programs & Workshops. . The sign-up form for Workshops is available on the
website or guild meetings. Come join us for some fun! Workshop prices are $35 for
members/$50 for non-members. Here are the upcoming scheduled workshops. All
workshops are at the Orange Quilt Bee located at 628 E Katella Ave in Orange, phone 714-6393245 unless otherwise stated. Supply lists are posted on our website as they become available.
June 10, 2015
Sherry Werum
Using Silhouettes in Quilts
July 15, 2015
Tracey Brookshier
Japanese Jigsaw
August 12, 2015
Larry Gonzales
Quilt Storage Bag
Note: Evening Class 5 pm - 9 pm.
Location TBD
September 9, 2015
Andi Perejda
Circle of Illusion
October 14, 2015
Martha Nordstrand
Mola
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June 2015
OCQG Block of the Month
June 2015
Rail Fence
Cut:
4 – 6 ½” x 2 ½” rectangles from each fabric: blacks, reds, and whites
Sew three rectangles, long edges together with red fabric between the black and white. Press seams toward
black strip. Make 4 units
Sew into a four patch, alternation seams going horizontal and vertical as pictured. (Black on top on upper left;
black to the left on upper right. Black to the left on lower left; Black on top on lower right)
Press seams toward un-seamed strip.
Block should measure 12 ½” x 12 ½”
Make up to 5 blocks. Put your name in the drawing once for each block turned in.
Have fun!
Questions?
Call Jill at 714-381-9812
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Gallavantin’ 2015
Sierra Mountain Quilters Association 20th Biennial Quilt Show: Sierra Blooms
Saturday June 13th - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday June 14th - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Oakhurst Community Center - 39800 Road 425B - Oakhurst, CA 93644
Featured Quilter: Virginia Corriea
Attendance Fee: $8
http://sierramountainquilters.org/Our-Quilt-Show
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SCCQG Quarterly Meeting - July 11 - 9:30 am to noon
Topic: Successful Boutiques, Bazaars, Tea's—What does it take?
Hosted by Glendale Quilt Guild
Contact: Colleen Shier ([email protected])
Location:
First Congregational Church of Glendale
2002 Canada Blvd
Glendale, CA 91208
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Quiltiers By the Sea
SATURDAY AUGUST 1-2, 2015
National Guard Armory
2200 Redondo Avenue
Long Beach, Ca 90822
http://www.quiltersbythesea.com/Quilt_Show_2015.html
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The Flying Geese Quilters Guild presents its quilt show, "A Harvest of Quilts"
(http://www.HarvestOfQuilts.com) on Saturday, September 26, 2015, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Sunday,
September 27, 2015 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at SOKA University in Aliso Viejo, California. Over 300 traditional
and non-traditional style quilts will be on display. It brings together the "best of the best" in quiltmaking, with
aisles of displays, retail exhibits, craft boutique, antique quilts display and live quilt auction at 2 p.m. on
Saturday. Free parking. $10 admission.
For more quilt show info go to SCCQG
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June 2015
HOSPITALITY FOR APRIL
Those with last names beginning with
I-J-K-L
are asked to bring something to share for our
meeting. Bring a goodie and receive a ticket for
a door prize.
June Birthdays
Susi McLane
Patti Pane
Julie McCluney
Carol Burt
Kat Benne
Betty Emley
Charlotte Beem
Jun-02
Jun-02
Jun-02
Jun-07
Jun-11
Jun-19
Jun-20
Genny Nasse
May Belle Larson West
Betsy Weisman
Myrna Peterjohn
Kim Cunningham
Judy Swytak
Jun-21
Jun-25
Jun-25
Jun-26
Jun-28
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Whisper Challenge Begins in July
Have you ever played the game "Telephone"? The Whisper Challenge is the same idea
with quilts. Participants are divided into groups, in our case, 4 in each group. The first
person finds an inspiration piece (poetry, a photo, a beloved possession or whatever) and
makes a quilt Inspired by the piece. She has a month to complete the quilt. She puts the
quilt in a pillowcase and passes it to the next person in her group. She does not share the
inspiration piece. The second person makes a quilt inspired in some way by the first quilt.
She does not see the original inspiration piece. She passes her quilt to the third person in
the group and returns the first quilt to its maker. The third person sees only the second
quilt, and so on. Each person has until the next Guild meeting to complete her quilt. The
only rules about the quilt are "quilted, bound, and labeled." The fourth quilt will be due in
November. After the fourth quilt is complete all four quilts and the inspiration piece are
revealed. No other rules, no prizes, no fees. Just fun! If you want to participate, please call
Thayone (714 891-8655) ASAP.
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Opportunity Baskets
At our May meeting we had five opportunity “basket” winners and also one special drawing winner. The
winners are:
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Bird Nest basket – Barbara Inskeep
Spring Camping basket – Bonnie Klopfer
Cherry Garden Topiaries & fabric – Delores Valenzuela
Primative Comforts basket – Sorry . . . didn’t catch the name of the winner before they left
Liberty panel & coord. fabric – Yoko Grieve
Special Drawing – Pack of pre-cut 5” squares – Karla Lambben
Here is a list of fabric colors & themes fabrics we especially need to make up baskets in the upcoming
months. Of course, any fabric donation is welcomed. Some of the specific fabrics we are looking for are
listed below:
Bring in June or earlier for July drawing – Patriotic; we need red fabric, Brights, Christmas in July
Bring in July or earlier for August drawing – Brights, batiks, solids of all colors, strips, stars
Bring in August or earlier for September drawing – Asian, 1930’s, brights & tone-on-tone
Bring in September or earlier for October drawing – Halloween & fall colors, wools
Remember us when you need to clear out fabric, kits or sewing tools! We always need NICE quilting
fabric, especially brights, tone-on-tones, solids of every color . . . especially reds, blues, greens, yellows,
pinks, purples & oranges.
Please let me know what other themes or color ways you would like to have in future baskets . . . we’d love
to hear your ideas and will do our best to continue bring baskets that excite & inspire you.
Thank you in advance for your donations. You can bring the fabric to the guild meeting, or if you need to
drop off fabric after the meeting date, just give me a call at 714-623-0495 so I can give you directions to
my home. Stop by the Opportunity Basket table, say “hi”, and buy some tickets! Three (3) tickets for $1, or
bonus . . . Eighteen (18) tickets for $5 . . . best deal in town!
Love, Laura Lynch, Nancy Grant, Tina Lockwood & Jean Ebert . . . your Opportunity Basket Gals
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Advertising opportunities available now in the OCQG newsletter & Yearbook! Advertise
in both and save $$$! For more information and rates, contact OCQG
A word from our Sponsors
--------------------------------A special thanks to
the Orange Quilt
Bee for providing
space for our
workshops!
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REMEMBER TO BRING TO GUILD:
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A Friend
Name Tag
Show & Tell
Block of the Month
Enthusiasm for the meeting!
Quilts for Kids/Quilts for Vets quilts
A Treat to Share!
Dates to Remember
June 2 - Board Meeting 7 p.m.
at Anaheim First Christian
Church
June 9 - General Meeting at
Anaheim First Christian Church,
520 W. South Street, Anaheim,
CA (corner of Harbor &South St.)
at the following times:
6:00 pm –Pre-Meeting
Activities
7:00 pm – General Meeting
starts.
June 10 – Workshop at the
Orange Quilt Bee
ORANGE COUNTY
QUILTERS GUILD
PO Box 3108
Orange, CA 92857
www.OrangeCountyQuiltersGuild.com