March Classes 2009

Class for March 3 Paintstiks by Barbara W.

Shiva® Artist's Painstiks® are oil paint in a crayon form. They are made of wax, a small amount of low-acid linseed oil, and pigment. When the paints are not in use, a thin film or skin forms over the paint and keeps the paint from drying up. Once the protective film is removed, paintstik colors are the consistency of a lipstick or grease-paint. Paintstiks are solid, but softer than a pastel or crayon. The solid form of the paint makes them unique in the paint world. You can use the paint directly on fabric or paper (or any porous service) or apply the paint with a brush.

Please bring a scissor to cut paper pattern
stencil brush
PREWASHED fabric light color or muslin min. size 8X8
pen or pencil to trace your pattern
$2.00 donation to cover the paints
I will bring the rest of the supplies, plus muslin for those that do not have any with them. We will start at 9:30

March 10th will be Peggy's class, Down and Dirty Table Runners. This is a great gift item. You will need 2 pieces of fabric, I/4 yard and the other 1/2 yard, plus regular sewing equipment. It is best if you prewash this fabric.

March 17 class will be Prairie Points and triangles by Marilyn S., supply list next week.

For those not taking either class, bring black thread and help on the raffle quilt for next year. It is really looking great.

Feb 17 2009

We have 2 upcoming classes for Feb. 17 2009
Janet N will lead a class in applique
Supply list....don't panic if you do not have all the supplies we will share.
12 x 12 inch light colored background fabric
finger nail file
glue stick
heat resistant template material
canned spray starch
small iron
ironing surface
sharp needle #9 or #10
sharpie pen
paint brush or q-tip

Peggy B will demonstrate the construction of her" Down and Dirty "Table runner
If you wish to make one bring your regular sewing supplies plus
two pieces of prewashed fabric that will coordinate, one being 1/4 th yard the other, one third yard. It is lots of fun. I have made several.

Don't forget it is a pot luck lunch.

Complete Election Results

With my rush to put out the news....I didn't have all the information. I just received the complete list.
President ...................Barbara Mitchell
Vice President............Sandra DeYoung
Secretary......................Carly Bates
Treasurer......................Dee Falcon

non-elected positions:
Newsletter and blog.............Barbara Williams
historians...............................Barbara Williams and Louise Cheever
Education..............................Janice Templeton
Craft shows..........................Natalie Schneider
Raffle quilt 2011.................Marilyn Summers

Barb M has asked me to say "Thank you for voting for her. She is looking forward to an exciting two years". She is excited to be taking office on the same day as Barack Obama.





is excited to be taking office the same day as Obama .

2009 Election

Election results from the meeting on January 13, 2009 are as follows:

President Barbara M.
Vice President Sandra D.
Treasurer Dee

My notebook also shows that the quilt group in Brenda will be having a quilt show Jan 17 and the Yuma quilt show will be Jan. 23 and 24th.

Have you got your quilt entry form to Barb M yet?

That's all I know for sure.

Greeting Quilters
I imagine that like me, most of you have either red or green thread in your machine right now. I hope this is the most fun time of the year for you to be sewing gifts for the ones you love.
I have lots of news for those that have not made it to Q. yet this year.
I am excited to tell you that Barb Mitchell is putting together a new address book with a picture of each of us. (I was so worried that I, the other Barb was going to have to do this.) We would like to get this going as soon as possible. If you are in Q. now get in front of Barb’s camera. If you are not in Q. yet and not arriving till after the holidays, could you please get you dues, updated addresses AND a recent photo to BARB MITCHEL. No baby pictures please. Camera shy?? We could have to draw you.
Bus Trip; We are going to go to the SEWING EXPO at the Phoenix State Fair grounds on January 29th Thursday. The bus is not the one we took last year. It is newer and larger. It will hold 50. The cost for the bus will be $40.00. The ticket to get in is $9.00 plus your own spending money and supper money on the way home. That is unless I win a big lottery and can afford to treat all of us. We need to know the number soon. A deposit or all the $40.00 would be nice by Dec 30th. A 2 payment plan could work too. Send your money to Barb M also.
Dec 23rd will be our Christmas party. We will have a pot luck. Remember that we are in the big hall now and do not have use of the kitchen. If you have a hot dish, it needs to be in a slow cooker. A cold dish needs to be in a ice chest. As always bring you beverage and utensils. A gift exchange will be had also. Please spend $5.00. If you bring a gift, you will get a gift. You do not have to participate in the exchange, come and have fun with us.
Election of officers. Election will be pushed to January 13 to be sure everyone is here to vote. Karen W. and Sandra D. are on the nominating committee and want to hear from YOU. We need officers to keep things moving.

Are your raffle blocks here? We are ready to start assembly soon.
If you are a friend of Beverly Bartunek’s, her husband passed away after a long illness. Her address is 308 Day St., Logansport IN 43947.

Natalie and I took 33 quilts up to Parker for social services. They said a big "THANK YOU" and keep them coming.

If you need an address or phone number let me know.

Happy Holidays
Barbara Williams

Nov. 4, 2008

Don't forget, Nov 4th is election day. Be sure to vote. We will not be able to meet at the senior center that day because it is the polling station. See you there the week after on Nov. 11th.

Awards Committee Report

I am sorry that I could not get the formatting to work. My original copy looks much nicer. This is the best I could do.

Committee Goals
1. Determine classes
2. Determine sizes
3. Determine awards
4. Determine how many places
5. Decide how to mark items for voting
6. Decide where and when to award prizes

I. Categories
a. Bed Quilts….the entrant declares.
i.Twin size ….minimum 54” x 90”
ii.Double or full ..72” x90”
iii.Queen size ….90” x 108”
iv.King ………..108” x 108
b .Small quilts
i.Crib size …42” x 54” or smaller
ii. Lap robe size…less then 54” x 42”
c . Wall hangings
i.All sizes from small to large
i1.not a bedcover or table topper
d. Household and decorative …entrant declares
i. Tablecloth
ii. Table toppers
iii. Table runners
iv. Pillows
v. Kitchen items
Pot holders
Appliance covers
e. Wearable
i. Sweatshirts
ii. Jackets
iii. Vests
iv. Purses and totes
v. Other Accessories
II. Awards
a. Winners will be notified as soon as possible
i. Votes tallied by number as soon as possible
b. First, second and third places
i. Each category
1. most votes will be first place
2. second place will be second place
3. Third most votes will be third place
c. People’s choice
i. Will be a separate vote
ii. Can be any item
D. Award labels
i. To be designed and contain
Place
Category
Guild name
Year
ii. Will be awarded to each winner
E. Ribbons
i. Will be designed and made by a ribbon committee
F. Awards ceremony
1. Will be held at the first meeting of the Guild after the show
2. Followed by a pot luck
III. Marking the quilt
a. Each item will receive a colored dot to determine the category
b. Ballots will be marked to match with more dots or sharpie pens
1. Explain clearly to the voters


Committee members:
Peggy Barnes
Sue Hickman
Phyllis Lambeth
Donna Reynolds