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Silver Needles Quilt Guild
“Where Quilting Friends Meet”
www.silverneedles.org
Silver Needles Quilt Guild
2015 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT:
Barbara Walker
[email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECT:
Karen Sutton
SECRETARY:
Mary Ann Tanking
TREASURER:
Sue Cavender
[email protected]
NEWSLETTER:
Tara Batman
treasuresfromtheheart.info@gmail
.com
MEMBERS at LARGE:
Ann Kinsler
Loretta Jilka
PROGRAM CHAIRS:
Barb Oltmann
Marty Ryan
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Martha Oakes
Debbie Breer
PUBLICITY:
Marilyn Hunt
TRIO COMMITTEE:
Cyndi Morris, Barbara Walker
Tara Batman, Kristy Yankey
PROGRAM CHAIR-ELECT:
Becky Klaege
Cyndi Morris
May 2016
May 16th, 3rd Monday of Month
Social 6:30 pm Meeting 7:00 pm
“Quilting in the Heartland”
Donna DiNatale
The May program will be "Quilting in the
Heartland" given by Donna diNatale of Lenexa,
Kansas.
Donna is an author and editor of quilt books for
Kansas City Star Quilts. She is a quilter and quilt
collector. Studying the history of quilts and quilt
makers has only increased her passion for the art
of quilting.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
743 East Magnolia
Salina KS 67401
Board meeting
6:00 PM
May Hostess
Linda McClaskey
Cyni Morris
Chris May
Trunk Show
Barbara Walker
MISSON STATEMENT
The purpose of the Guild shall be to provide an avenue to
enrich the community through quilt making, to stimulate an
interest in quilts to promote and advance the art of quiltmaking and related subjects and to encourage the preservation
of quilts and their history.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Barbara Walker
Fellow Quilters,
It's hard to believe May is here. I enjoyed the recent rains and can now sit
back and watch things grow. The early spring flowers have been gorgeous.
I've spent time in my sewing room piecing quilts. That has made me think
of Tara's goal for last year to finish one UFO per month. That was a lofty goal,
but I believe she succeeded. At that time, I thought that I had no UFOs. But then,
I remembered all those embroidered quilt blocks that need to be pieced into tops!
I have five sets of finished blocks, with another set almost finished. The oldest
set is “Over the river...” That one has been around for awhile! So, here is my
goal: I will finish, pieced and quilted, at least four sets of these blocks by the
time my term as president ends.
Have you started your community service quilt? Happy quilting and I hope
to see you all at the May meeting.
Barbara Walker
Last month:
Which Roman goddess
inspired May Day
celebrations in
pre-christian Times?
Answer: Flora
WINNER: Connie Ward
May 2016
WIN A FAT QUARTER
In which city and state
is official birthplace of
Memorial Day?
MAY
BIRTHDAYS
JUNE
BIRTHDAYS
Ann Kinsler 6/1
Marilyn Hunt 6/3
La Quita Gies 6/6
Susan Hemphill 6/14
Lois Walles 6/16
Lorna Radford 6/18
LaVonne Rupert 6/25
Pat Kinnard 6/26
Rowena Arensman 5/2
Nancy Arnoldy 5/12
Vickie Myers 5/15
Joyce Whelchel 5/18
Jan Brax 5/26
Carol Duree 5/27
Margie Reed 5/29
Linda McClasky 5/29
SILVER NEEDLES May 26th
SNQ Sew Day
9:00 to 4:00 (4th Thusday of the month)
$5.00 donations & Brown bag lunch or snacks
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Bring a friend & sew project
RSVP Ann Jordan 826-9989
*********Go and check it out!!*************
SENIOR CITIZENS LADIES
SEWING GROUP
WANTED AND NEEDED:
LARGE HUNKS
OF FABRIC THAT CAN BE
USED AS BACKING
Challenge 2016
Since it is an election year and we are voting
on a President, the challenge this year will be
a Patriotic one. You can make anything in the
Red, White, and Blue color wave or using a
patriotic symbols. Have lots of fun.
Judging complete projects February 2017
Programs chairman—Marty Ryan
Barbara Oltman
May 2016
NEWS FROM THE EDITOR
Tara Batman
The weather is getting warmer as the summer approaches which means that most of us
quilters will not be quilting in the sewing room. But while you are on vacation or
planting your gardens you must dream of quilts; I know I do but I take my quilting
with me because of the hand work I enjoy. While dreaming of new projects remember
the guild quilt challenge project coming up, time to do the planing. Here is some tips
from an article I read a few years ago about how to do a challenge project:
I read a magazine article entitled “Timeline for the Quilt-Challenged” by Lisa-Marie
Sanders. She asks three questions. 1. Have you participated in a quilt group challenge
where someone picks a theme and you build a quilt that complies with predefined
constraints? 2. How did you like it? 3. Did you survive? She continues, “For me it is
like pulling teeth to create a quilt according to someone else’s constraints.
Nonetheless, I participate year after year.” I feel somewhat the same. First comes
EXCITEMENT – the freedom of design, who knows what I might create; then PANIC
– this comes when I realize I’ve committed to something that I have no time, or ability
to complete; then comes PROCRASTINATION – I have sooo many things taking my
time, I will get to it tomorrow; then DESIGN – at some time, usually the middle of the
night when I’m happily asleep, an idea will hit me, only to awake and remember I had
an idea, but what was it?; the DEADLINE – the months shrink to weeks and then days;
the REALITY –ultimately the clock wins out, it is amazing how things come together
at the last minute; finally RELIEF – despite being tired, the relief of completing the
quilt lasts for days, all the struggles are overshadowed by the sense of
accomplishment; then ultimately REPEAT – eventually memories of the difficult quiltchallenge process fades, time passes and I surprise myself by accepting another quilt
challenge. Isn’t the quilt life grand? Use this information, a create a project for
February's challenge project. Have great summer fun and keep quilting.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: I will need all items that need to be printed in the
newsletter on the first Monday of each month which enable me to get the newsletter
out a week before the meeting; therefore you will have plenty of time to plan to come
and join the meeting. I really appreciate all of your help in getting the letter together.
Please contact me if you DO NOT receive your newsletter!! Also, feel free to contact
me with any news items or suggestions to make this newsletter more interesting.
ENJOY!!
THANKS!
May 2016
DONATING TO:
Saline Co.
Sheriff's
Department
&
Morrison House
Community Service Quilts
Martha Oakes & Debbie Breer
HELP US WITH OUR SERVICE QUILTS!!
This year’s Community Service quilts will be donated to
the Saline County Sheriff’s Department and Morrison
House.
We will be including with the guild newsletter, a reprinting
permitted pattern for the purpose of inspiring more
members to donate a quilt, but any pattern you have can
be used. The guild will provide batting, labels and if you
would like free machine quilting for your Community
Service quilt please make arrangements with Katie Weis
(information below).
You may turn in your quilts at any time. If you wish to
donate any fabrics, Debbie and I will make kits to be given
out at guild meetings. If you have any questions, please
contact us.
Debbie Breer 819-2642
Martha Oakes 827-3537
May Pattern attachment: Super-sized Nine Patch
If you want your
quilt tops quilted
by Karen
Sutton's friend
The backing
needs to be 4"-6"
larger than the
quilt and they
need to send
batting.
May 2016
SHOW 'N TELL
Barbara Walker – Andera Hancock
Meryln Wright – Jean Hamilton
Ann Kinsler – Marilyn Hunt
Linda McClaskey – Nancy Arnoldy
Leadell Edigar – Debbie Breer
Fran Swisher
South Middle School
Lindsay Brown – Melissa Mia
Central High School
Macy – Emlia – Kishia – Jasmine
Salinias – Malroy – Britany – Brianetta
Olivia – Bam -- Amanda – Kishia
Menzike – Tishland
(I am sorry if I mis-spelled your name)
May 2016
SILVER NEEDLES
QUILT GIULD
QUILTER'S TRIO EVENT
October 15th 2016
COMMITTEE:
Cyndi Morris
Barbara Walker
Kristy Yankey
Tara Batman
The Trio is our annual fund raiser and will be October 15th.
Let's welcome the members who stepped up to be on the Trio
Committee note the names listed above.
This is the only money making project that we do a year and would like
to take this space to explain this to new members. The event has three
fun activities; a quilt show, luncheon and auction. We also have a quilt
that we sell opportunity tickets before the event, then the winner is
drawn on the Trio day.
First we start with the quilt show with racks of hanging quilts shown in
the lobby area. This show is open to the public for a few hours before
the luncheon for a small admission fee.
Next, the luncheon is by tickets which members sell before the event.
The lunch is served on tables decorated by members that sign up as
hostess. Each table will decorate by the hostess and they will service
Barbara Walker
their seven guests at their table. Eight on each table. If you are
[email protected]
hesitating about signing up for hostess please remember you can sign
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up with your buddy or friends. Some of the tables are really great
785-225-6656
looking and some have a lot of fun built in.
Cyndi Morris
[email protected]
785-338-0758
After lunch, we have a auction to sell mini quilts, purses or anything.
This is opened to the public—anyone can bid if they have a number.
Tara Batman
treasuresfromtheheart.inf If you are a new members, please be sure to let me know if you any
more questions about this event. More details will be coming up as the
[email protected]
committee gets plans final. Please consider volunteering where
785-342-2878
needed when call upon.
Kristy Yankey
[email protected]
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785-825-8996
You will go home after this event full of good food, conversation and
fun. It is also an inspiring event, you will be ready to dive into your next
quilt project.
AUCTION
PLANING A NEW PROJECT-make it for the auction. Start thinking about our annual fund raising
event in October. So, please keep it in mind when you just don't know
what to work on next. Something for the auction such as pillows, dolls,
miniatures, table runners, purses, etc.
May 2016
MEETING MINUTES
BY: Mary Ann Tanking
Silver Needles
Minutes April 18, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 by President Barbara Walters.
Guests were welcomed. Andra Hancock introduced student quilters from
Central High School. Show and Tell was held before the program with over
21 participating.
Marty Ryan introduced our speaker Donna Thomas. The program was
First so that the students could participate. It was titled: Flip your way to
Fabulous Quilts
Fran Swisher introduced South Middle School students and told of the display in the
Entry room. Items will be sold at a program in May.
April Birthdays were announced with Jean Hamilton’s invitation to her 80th
Birthday party April 23, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor Party Room.
Door Prizes were won by: Marilyn Hunt, Barb Oltman, Andra Hancock, &
Mary Ann Tanking.
Minutes were approved as printed. Treasurers Report will be filed for audit.
The quilters Trio committee will be: Cyndi Morris, Kristy Yenkey, Tara Batman,
and Barbara Walters.
President reminded members that dues were due.
Those interested may sign up for a “Row Robin” Quilt project.
Announced also, was that Nelda Emig has been ill and you might want to send
Her get well wishes.
Remember too, the Red White and Blue challenge for next February!
Respectfully,
Mary Ann Tanking
Secretary
May 2016
CALENDAR 2016
Tuesdays 3p-6p & Sunday 2p-6pm
Masonic Temple basement Dr Schewe Sewing Group
• cell 493-1195
You can choose to make whatever design you desire and the
quilts will go to Cancer patients at Tammy Walker Cancer
Center. Please note the later time to begin on Tuesday. This is
comeIf the north door (not the one enclosed in glass, but the
one a little further west) is locked accidentally you can call her. I
hope some of you will check it out. This is a wonderful thing
they are doing. and go, she has everything there. You just sit
down and sew.
June 4, 2016
Quilters Celebration
First Presbyterian Church
Larned, KS
Peddlers Corner - Demonstrations all day by the quilting bees –
Infomercials - Trunk Show & demonstrations by Susan Gray
-1:00pm - Silent Auction - Drawings for prizes from supporting
quilt shops - For further information call 620-804-2355
June 11, 9-7 pm Saturday
June 16 to 18
Quilts in the Courtyard —
Outdoor quilt show on the historic
Courtyard Square in Holton, KS,
Common Threads Quilt Show
Century II Expo Hall – Wichita KS
www.wichitaquiltshow.com
Tickets: $10 per day/$15 for 3 day pass
Hundreds of quilts from South Central Kansas Area
Guilds - Special traveling exhibits - Miniature quilt
auction on Saturday at Noon - Shopping at vendor
booths - Join us for the grand hoopla! Saturday at 3pm
Prize drawings, celebrity judge awards & more
-Opportunities to Win - Dresden Bloom Quilt
Multi use cutting table by Unique Sewing Furniture
Grand prize drawings
Two sewing machines - Babylock Lyric & Bernina
Simply Red - Brother Scan and Cut' -Arrow Sewing
Chair-Presented by Prairie Quilt Guild of Wichita
More information www.wichitaquiltshow.com
September 29 to 30 &
October 1 to 2
Central Kansas Quilt Shop Hop
www.centralksansasquiltshophop.4t.com
May 2016
Acronyms Used By Quilters
 BOM = Block of the Month
 DSM = Domestic Sewing Machine
 FART = Fabric Acquisition Road Trip
 FOB = Fear of Binding
 FQ = Fat Quarter
 HIPS = Hundreds of Ideas Piling
Skyward
 HST = Half-Square Triangle
 LAQ= Long Arm Quilter
 LQS = Local Quilt Shop
 MAQ = Mid-Arm Quilter
 PhD = Projects half Done
 PIGS = Projects in Grocery Sacks
 SABLE = Stash Accumulation Beyond Life
Expectancy
 SEX = Stash Enhancing eXperience (or
eXcursion)
 STASH = Special Treasures All Secretly Hidden
 TGIF = Thank God It's Finished!
 TOT = Tone-on-Tone
 UFO = UnFinshed Object
 WHIMM = Works Hidden In My Mind
 WIP = Work In Progress  WISP = Work In Slow
Progress
 WOF = Width of Fabric
 WOMBAT = Waste of Money, Batting and Time
 WOW = White On White
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May 2016
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