CHURN DASH NEWS July 2014 Volume 29 Issue 7 Hall County Quilt Guild Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church 4733 Winder Hwy. Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Mary Pierson's July program and workshop has been canceled. Instead we will be having a program by Ray Barreras from Atlanta entitled "Tool Time" where he will be showing and demonstrating tons of quilting tools. Co-Presidents: Terry Powers terry@ufoquilting.com Denise Ulrich deniseulrich@bellsouth.net Co-Vice presidents Mary Colley danmaryp@bellsouth.net Mary Ann Cox mabcox@charter.net Secretary: Pat Childs PRNCSS1747@aol.com Treasurer: Karen Bernier ed-bernier@comcast.net Next guild meeting is July 7th at 10:00 am 1 HALL COUNTY QUILT GUILD The President’s Corner Hello everyone, I would like to say" Thank you " again to Lisa Reichenberg and her committee for a wonderful picnic. Plus big "Thank you" to all that attended and brought such wonderful dishes to share. We had an absolutely beautiful day for our annual Eagle Ranch picnic!! At the picnic, I made a suggestion that we could possibly start a "Wool Group" using the free pattern available on Lisa Bongean's blog. She is the designer/owner of Primitive Gatherings. She is currently celebrating her 10th year as a quilt store owner/designer and is making available a free pattern which I believe she is making available every 2 weeks or there about on her blog. There has been interest discussed previously about a wool group but not sure what pattern to use. What a great way to get started. So this is what I purpose, if you have an interest, please reply to me using this email and also suggest a day that works for you. Such as "the third Wednesday of the month". etc. (you get the idea). Now, as my disclaimer, If you could reply by Friday this week, I will do my best to see what works for the majority that is interested. Also, for the first meeting, we can meet at my house and then discuss future locations. Also, for those who have never worked with wool and are interested in learning. this is a good way to see if you like the technique. The best part about getting together as a group is that each of us has something to teach and share. I would like to point out how remarkable our guild is. When I joined in September 2009 and given the new member information, the membership was around 30 give or take. Currently, we have 92 members on our roster! How impressive!! We have so many opportunities for members to be involved in the guild. Just to name a few, you can participate in making Eagle Ranch quilts, Quilts 4 Kids, Wheelchair Lap Cozies, Project Day, Fat Quarter Swap, Retreats, Bees, and Lost Socks! I'm sure there are some I am forgetting but as you can see, there is much to do. Have a safe 4th of July and see all of you at our meeting on July 7th. Terry and Denise 2 “CORN SALAD” Okay, now here is the other item I promised to send: The corn salad recipe. Not sure of a proper name other than "Corn Salad" 2 16 oz cans corn (drained) 1 bunch green onions diced 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup mayo 1 bag Chili Cheese Fritos(crushed) Mix first 4 ingredients together. Do not add the fritos until ready to serve. Told you it was simple!! Enjoy, Terry Powers The Zipper Quilt http://quiltingtutorials.com/all/zipper-quilt-quiltingeasy/ Quilts made easy by Jenny Doan Trixie Treasurer's Report May 1, 2014 thru May 31, 2014 Beginning Balance $5,430.51 Income: Birthday Raffle Guest Fees No Name Tag New Members Membership Renewal Raffle Quilt Sales Workshop/Programs $143.18 $10.00 $1.25 $150.00 $150.00 $25.00 $75.00 Total Income $554.43 New Balance $5,984.94 Expenses Check# Francis Arnold Void 1407 1408 Void 1409 Sally Zook May Program Fee $125.00 Mileage $40.32 $165.32 Eagle Ranch Batting $580.88 1410 $580.88 Total Expenses $746.20 Ending Balance Karen J Bernier-Treasurer June 12, 2014 $5,238.74 The Refreshment Committee The Refreshment Committee would like to thank each and everyone for the wonderful dishes at the Eagle Ranch picnic. What a spread you ladies put on! Impressive! We could not have had nicer weather. The July Volunteers for refreshments are: Roxan Brown, Chairperson, assisted by Pricilla Sweet, Judy Wangemann, Rose Reiman and Charlotte Payne. Thanks again! Lisa Reichenberg & Judy Purdy FAT QUARTER SWAP Monthly Fat quarter swap requirements. Only Quilt shop fabric will be accepted. You must have the manufacturers name on the selvage. Joann's, Hobby Lobby and Hancock's will NOT be accepted. Your FQ (Fat Quarters) must be 18: by 22". Cut your 1 1/2 yards, all the same fabric, into 6 Fat Quarters, do not rip the fabric. Put in plastic zip lock bag and put your name on it. Return to guild to the FQ hostess for swapping. You will receive your swap back the following month. The following colors (prints) are for the coming months. July -July - Browns August- Asians These are PRINTS not solids or tone on tone. The prints should read that color of the month. Any questions: feel free to call or email Donna Proctor donnasdesignstudio@yahoo.com 5 In-House “Yard Sale” Coming February 2015 We are planning an In-House “Yard Sale” at our February 2015 guild meeting. Start collecting, organizing and pricing your once loved quilting, sewing and handwork supplies for the sale. To sell the above named type items: 1.Be a guild member. 2.Reserve a table or tables in fellowship hall at $5.00 per table at any guild meeting prior to the February sale and guild meeting. Mary Ann Cox and Mary Colley will accept money for the table(s) you want to reserve and give you a receipt. 3.Bring plenty of small bills and change to buy items from others and to aid in your sale transactions. If you don’t want to sell items but have items you wish to part with, please donate them to the Guild Table. All proceeds from this table will be given to the guild treasury. Suggestion Box Just a reminder that there is a suggestion box for your thoughts and ideas. If there is something you see that can be done better, let us know. If there is a problem, let us know. Also, if there is a speaker or workshop you know would be fun and interesting, let us know. You get the picture, Let us know! I do ask one thing, this is a SUGGESTION Box not a COMPLAINT Box. With that being said, I do want to hear complaints but only in person not behind the scenes. Thanks so much for your input! Terry Powers 6 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Since we did not have a birthday drawing in June due to the picnic, I’ve included both months on the list for the birthday drawings contributors. Thank you for your support of the drawings. I always enjoy the variety of gifts which are donated. J U L Y Pat Chastine Rachel Crawford Phyllis West June 5th June 6th June 6th Betty Garrett July 7th Rose Riemann Verlin Murphy Susan Zarter Ruth Reilly Rita Clifton Mary Ann Cox Jenny Thomas July 16th July 19th July 19th July 28th July 30th July 31st July 31st J U L Y 7 Lap Cozy Challenge Purpose: to provide a safe quilt for wheel chair bound patients. Place: Bell Minor Home 2200 Old Hamilton Place, NE Gainesville Timing: To be delivered after our December meeting. Judging will be at our November meeting. The Challenge: Use 5 inch squares to create a unique cozy. 36 squares will complete the 28" by 28" main part with a trapezoid bottom measuring 28" by 13" by 10" by 13" (patterns available or select a precut piece) Backing is at least 38" long by 30" wide (select from precut pieces). Use your own batting (a great way to use up odd pieced together batting). You can finish by turning the backing to make a binding, add your own binding or pillowcase backing to top and batting. Of course, you are free to use your own fabrics, but it will be fun to share 5" squares. We will work on cutting and preparing cozies at work days. We will add labels identifying the cozies from Hall County Quilt Guild. Also add a paper label with your name on it for judging. Needed: lots of 5" squares, quilters to create 80 lap cozies. (That's about one apiece for all our members.) Prizes to be announced in June. 8 Fall Festival at the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum We are very excited to announce our upcoming Fall Festival featuring guest speaker Marti Michell! The festival will include the grand opening of the Marti Michell Exhibit, several classes led by Marti and two lectures. THURSDAY October 2, 2014 Half day class: Seven Sisters Simplified - No Set-in Seams! The traditional Seven Sisters is a well-loved, but seldom made, quilt pattern. That should change with this simplified version which has 4/22/14 (1246 unread) - make1quilt - Yahoo Mail https://usmg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?retry_ssl=1#8783976455 2/3 completely eliminated set-in seams. Instead of being entirely made with 60 degree diamonds and dot-to-dot seams, it is all straight line, edge to edge sewing. The class will include setting the quilt together and a pair of bonus blocks that use similar techniques. Lecture: The Quilt Made Me Buy It! In this lecture/slide show Marti shares some of the personal stories behind the quilts in the Michells' antique quilt collection. This lecture is perfect for those people who simply can't see enough quilts. FRIDAY October 3, 2014 Full day class: Fat Quarter Log Cabin Unlike scrap Log Cabin quilts that feature a different fabric in every strip of a block, this scrap Log Cabin quilt depends on orderly repetition of fabrics within each block. Learn a great method for cutting and sewing that makes these blocks fast and, better yet, square. The four blocks you make in class can be the start of a big quilt or a very satisfactory wallhanging approximately 30" square. SATURDAY October 4, 2014 Grand Opening of Marti Michell Exhibit Lecture: Short Cuts, Top Tips & Secrets This is a lively lecture-demo filled with information about a lot of different subjects and liberally illustrated with quilts. The topics vary with every lecture, as a new hot tip pushes an old one out. Further information about times and class costs is coming soon! http://us-mg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?retry_ssl=1#8783976455 3/3 About Marti: It is no wonder that Marti Michell, the 2004 Silver Star Honoree at the Houston International Quilt Festival, is often introduced as a pioneer in the current quilt revival. In fact, in 1972 when Marti and her husband Richard started Yours Truly, Inc., a patchwork kit company, there was no quilt industry. Since then, she has contributed in almost every capacity. Whether she is participating as a teacher, quilter, author, publisher, manufacturer, designer, consultant, judge or quilt collector, her enthusiasm for and love of quilting is always evident. Since 1995 the Michells have manufactured the From Marti Michell line of acrylic templates and specialty rulers for rotary cutting. The 2004 Silver Star is a prestigious "lifetime achievement" award. In 1991 she also received the first Michael Kile award given for commitment to creativity and excellence in the quilting industry. Marti lives in Atlanta, GA, but was born and raised in Iowa. She received a B.S. in Textiles and Clothing and Home Ec Journalism from Iowa State University. Hall County Quilt Guild Trixie Comfort 97 Rochester Court Braselton, Ga. 30517 Remember To Bring: Name Tag Items for Show ‘N Tell $$ For the Birthday Table fat quarter to swap Friendship to Share Newsletter article submission deadline for July is the 18th on Wednesday 10