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April 2012
Did you know that April means Aphrodite's month. Aphrodite is
a Greek goddess of love and beauty. Seems appropriate for quilters
who are very loving people and makers of beautiful quilts! Besides
April Fool’s Day, this year April celebrates Passover, Easter, and
Earth Day. Passover and Easter are good occasions to use quilts and
Earth Day would be a great day to use recycled fabric in your quilt!
Hope your holidays are filled with love and beauty!
I’m looking forward to our speaker this month. Diane Steele will
be talking about Round Robins, Block Exchanges, and Challenges! If
you get inspired, please step up and offer to organize a special event!
It’s always fun to have different options!
As we discussed last month, the reveal for the Ostrich Challenge will be at the June meeting. Here’s our schedule: 1) an orphan
block with 2) a border of TRIANGLES, 3) a second border of WAVES
or CURVES, 4) a row of STRIPES, 5) a plain border AND/OR a border
of squares, and 6) a round of appliqué (any kind, any amount). For #7,
make a border that incorporates a motif, a shape, or a fabric from
the center block. Feel free to interpret this however you desire. I’m
going to give you #8 now – a plain border – just in case you want to
combine #7 and #8 in some
creative way. Have fun!
See you soon!
Darlene Piché
([email protected])
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Programs
APRIL 2012 - DIANE STEELE
“ROUND ROBINS, BLOCK EXCHANGES AND CHALLENGES”
Dianne Steele has been quilting for 15 years, and for the last 10, her
quilting quest has become an all-consuming passion. She is known to some
family members as the “The Rabid Quilter”.
She feels closest to traditional quilts and has used those techniques giving
her a good base to expand her quilting to what she calls ‘artsy’ endeavors.
Her presentation will show how her participation with friends in both large and small guilds has
influenced and resulted in lots of shared quilts. Many of these are through working with friends on
round-robins, block exchanges and challenges. She believes quilting with friends and taking
challenges have helped all concerned to get out of their comfort zone. Her passion is to excite
quilters to grow in quilting knowledge and expertise when testing different techniques, patterns
and color-ways.
Library
Just a friendly reminder to bring your borrowed books back. And, if anyone did any major
cleaning and has any magazines to donate, that would be great. The magazine sales are our
source of income to add new books to the library. I look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Kim Stevenson
Fabric Exchange
For the fat quarter exchange, please use good quality fabric.
A fat quarter measures 18” x 22”. If you want, you can buy ½ yd of fabric and cut it
down the fold. Be sure that the fold is right on center. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact either Janet or Deb.
April- yellow and blue
May- flowers
Enjoy! Janet Beyea and Deb McManus
June- beach and summertime
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Village Quilters Program Schedule
(NOTE: Some Programs are Subject to Change)
September 2011 through June 2012
April 14, 2012
Diane Steele
“Group Quilts: Block exchanges, Round Robins and Challenges”
May 12, 2012
Cathie Hoover
"The Color Red"
June 9, 2012
Summer Pot Luck
September 2012 through June 2013
September 8, 2012
September 9, 2012
Claire McKarns
Gypsy Gatherer/Collecting
"
Evaluating and Restoring
October 13, 2012
Patt Blair
Painter's Path to Quilting
October 14, 2012
"
November 10, 2012
November 11, 2012
Tracey Brookshier
"
December 8, 2012
HOLIDAY/POTLUCK
January 12, 2013
Mary Tabar
January 13, 2013
February 9, 2013
February 10, 2013
March 9, 2013
March 10, 2013
April 13, 2013
April 14, 2013
"
Helen Young Frost
"
Molly Hamilton McNally
"
Sue Rasmussen
"
Fusing To Be Free
Love Affair with Japan
Bento Box
Color Theory
Low Immersion Dyeing
Radiant Sunshine
Radiant Nine-Patch
Beijing to Best of Show, Road to California
2012 (trunk show)
Hand-Appliqued Florals
A Desperate Housewife's Quilt Journal
Curved Paper Piece Flying Geese
May 11, 2013
Leora Raikin
Let's Go on Safari with African Folklore
Embroidery
May 12, 2013
Leora Raikin
African Safari Fun with Beads, Fabrics &
Threads
June 8, 2013
SUMMER POTLUCK
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Upcoming Events
Local Upcoming Events:
February 3 April 22
Visions Art Museum “Art Meets Science”: An invitational exhibition of
art quilts from Studio Art Quilt Associates AND “Magical Mystery Tour: en
homage”: Canyon Quilters Guild’s tribute to the Beetles in a collection of
whimsical quilts
http://www.visionsartmuseum.org/exhibits/exhibitions.asp
April 9
Friendship’s Guild Meeting (Monday, 7:00 pm):
Brenda Henning http://www.bearpawproductions.com/
April 16
Canyon’s Guild Meeting (Monday, 7:00 pm):
Mary Tabar www.marytabar.com
April 19
(Thursday)
Legacy Quilter’s Guild Gently Used Quilter’s Supplies Sale
6:45 - 9 PM. No Guest Fee. Items will include gently used books, tools,
patterns, fabrics,
UFOs for you to finish, finished items to purchase for
gifts, etc. All sales are final. Harvest Christian Fellowship, 12150 Wood
side Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040
April 28 & 29
Seven Sisters Quilt Show , San Luis Obispo, CA
For more information go to www.aqgcc.org
Plan Ahead for:
May 4 - Jul 22
Visions Art Museum - Secrets & Stories
An invitational of artists who tell a story or reveal a secret.
Visions Art Museum - Text & Texting Challenge Quilts
Visions Art Museum, 2825 Dewey, San Diego. 619-546-4872 or
www.visionsartmuseum.org
May 12
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Clairemont (Saturday)
A Quilt and Craft Show and Sale. 3502 Clairemont Drive
http://www.stmarksumcsd.org/directions.html
May 14
Friendship’s Guild Meeting (Monday, 7:00 pm):
Betty Alofs http://www.bettyalofs.com/teaching-schedule.php
May 21
Canyon’s Guild Meeting (Monday, 7:00 pm): Nancy Ota
http://nancyota.com
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Please support our advertisers.
Tell them you saw their ad in the VQ
newsletter!
Classifieds and
Websites
Classifieds: Sell, give away or get items
from your fellow guild members. All items
must be related to quilting and will be published just one time. Perhaps you have a
sewing machine you would like to sell; or
you’re looking for a special ruler or book.
Websites: Share sites that you find yourself visiting over and over again.
Submit classifieds (with your contact information) and favorite websites to Rene
Robinette at [email protected]
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April Reminders
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Wear your NAME BADGE!!!
Park on Meanley Drive and participate in a raffle!
Please return any library books you’ve borrowed – and any old
magazines or books you’d like to donate
Bring QUILTS to share!
April 2012
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Hospitality
Hospitality would like to thank the following ladies for offering to bring goodies to our April
meeting:
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Betty Molnar
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Marilyn Kirsch
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Kim Stevenson
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Jill Elhard
Ways and Means
THANK YOU THANK YOU VILLAGE QUILTERS FOR THE GREAT CHRISTMAS FABRIC. Wow many
of you came through big time with Christmas fabric. Mary Lewis has completed 34 potholders and
I have been working on table runners and toppers count is about 12 in some order of assembly.
Thanks to our quilters Deb, Diana and Sharon Ainsworth who are always so willing to help out
with quilting. We have kits available for blocks and runners.
How can you help and contribute to ways and means? Make an apron (doesn't need to be Christmas), or table runner, table topper, wine bag, or small wall hanging for the boutique. Donate
Christmas fabric or batting to Ways and Means.
Thanks for all your help.
Anna and Mary Lewis outgoing chairs
Anna Mitchell, [email protected]
Remaining Newsletter Due Dates
Submit articles for the 2011/2012 VQ Newsletters to [email protected] by the following
dates:
April 28 for May newsletter
May 26 for June newsletter
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Block of the Month
April showers bring May flowers…..or so the saying goes.
May this April shower you with lots of inspiration to quilt,
be it Block of the Month or other projects. It’s what we
do!
Jane Katherine Richard won the BOM black & white log
cabin blocks last month. What a joy for a new member
to get! Sure hope you’re enjoying them Jane.
Mary Lewis provided the block kits that were at the
meeting. If you bought a kit, you’ll have had 3 different
blocks. A small, uneven 9-patch in 30’s fabrics; a large
Old Windmill block in 30’s fabric and a bonus block to do with what you wish. Hmmmm….she
put Christmas fabrics in the kit, wonder what she wants us to do with those? Mary said there
are to be 2 winners chosen. One for the small block sets, and the other winner for the large
blocks.
Sharon Ainsworth had already put together her BOM kits for this month’s meeting. She made a
Disappearing 9-patch kit. You will see there are 2 blocks to sew together; one for the winner
and one for Sharon. The fabrics are lovely!!! They’ll make some wonderful blocks.
I won’t be at the April meeting – I’ll be in Virginia with my sisters and brother for a reunion.
Wonder what kind of quilt shops I can find there? Nevertheless, I’ll have a terrific time. Doris
will be at the meeting, with next year’s BOM girl, Jill Elhard. Have fun ladies!!
Please, if you ever have any questions be sure to call or email us.
Karen Kluwin
[email protected]
Doris Hargrove
858-487-3378
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Membership
New Members
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Sylvia Santos
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Deshon Hall
April Birthdays
Kapi
Mary
Kizer
Schooling
April
April
Cheri
Brigid
Sylvia
Janice
Fleming
Hom-Schnapp
Santos
Halldorson
April
April
April
April
8
8
17
21
21
22
VQ is an organization of people who like
and appreciate quilting. Our membership
is made up of new quilters, old quilters
and people who just appreciate the fabric
arts. If you are new to quilting and
thought quilt guilds were only for experienced quilters, please think again.
Our meetings offer an opportunity to
learn from each other and to be challenged to try new things. Each meeting
provides opportunities to hear from talented guests in the quilting industry and
identifies ways you can support your
community through the making and giving of quilts to the needy.
Meetings are usually held on the second
Saturday, September through June. Join
the guild for $35, renew your membership for $30 or come as a guest for $5.
Golden Girl Quilters (70 and over) pay
$25 as new, $20 on renewal. We look
forward to seeing you.
To find out information about other
Quilt Guilds go to www.sccqg.org.
Go to www.elcaminoquilters.com they can print a
bookmark coupon for $1.00 off the entry fee .
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Things we missed….
If you have any
projects you worked on
but were not able to
share at our meetings,
please send Rene a
photo. We’ll share your
creations in our June
VQ Newsletter.
([email protected])
Sit-N-Sews
The following dates are for our Sit-N-Sew gatherings. These are "bring your own
project" meetings and are held at Amidon Quiltworks from 10:00 till 2:00. Don’t forget to
bring your own lunch.
Wednesday April 4 and 18
Wednesday May 2 and 16
Wednesday June 6 and 20
Thursday July 5 and Wednesday July 18.
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2012 Village Quilters Retreat
We are now officially on the "roll-over" plan at Vina, meaning we are assured the first weekend in November annually unless we chose to give up our spot . If you’re interested in
attending this great event, please follow the instructions on the retreat form (next page).
March Treasurer’s Report
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VILLAGE QUILTERS ANNUAL RETREAT
AT
VINA DE LESTONNAC
November 2 – 4, 2012
This year’s Retreat will be at Vina De Lestonnac Retreat Center in Temecula. Check-in time begins at 9 AM
on Friday. Check-out is Sunday at 2PM.
Registration fee includes lunch and dinner Friday, breakfast lunch and dinner Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. The Retreat Center provides coffee, tea and water. Some snacks will also be available.
We have reserved 10 double-occupancy rooms, allowing 20 retreat participants. Private room(s) may also be
available for an additional fee. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Registration Fees:
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy *
*pending availability
Member
$245
$325
Non-Member
$255
$335
To register, please complete the following form and return it along with a minimum deposit of $100 (or $150
for single occupancy). The balance will be due no later than the October 2012 Guild meeting. Make checks
payable to “VILLAGE QUILTERS”. No refunds after October 24, 2012. Give (or mail) completed form
with payment of deposit to:
Betty Molnar
2415-C La Costa Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
760.213.8523
[email protected]
Village Quilters Annual Retreat Registration Form
NAME_________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER_______________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL________________________________________________________________________________
PREFERRED ROOM-MATE_______________________________________________________________
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International Quilt Festival/Long Beach, CA
July 27-29, 2012
Long Beach Convention Center
We are looking for workers to help hang the special exhibit quilts before Festival, guardians to
watch over the quilts during Festival, doorpersons to take tickets, and workers to help with takedown of special exhibit quilts after the show is closed. These are paid positions. We also pay for
parking and you receive free entry for each day you work. If your guild does not have an opportunity quilt, members can work to earn money for the guild and still receive free entry and parking.
The money will be combined and one check will be written to the guild.
Those interested, should send their address and phone numbers along with the show(s) you are
interested in working. I will contact them for that show when the time comes. To put on a show
this size we need your help. Any and all help is very much appreciated!
Thank you!
Terri Winsauer
Quilts, Inc.
Piece Corps Coordinator
IQM/IQF Volunteer/Staff Assistant Coordinator
Phone & Fax: 281-758-2899 cell: 281-432-9396
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]
Webpage: www.quilts.com/worktheshows/LongBeach will be ready May 15th!
Find the latest information about our shows at www.quilts.com
We're Quilts!
Please note: I am working on several shows at this time. Please be sure to have IQF/Long Beach &
your guild name in the subject line.
Gammill Long-Arm For Sale...
14 foot Gammil with a Statler Stitcher, Computer Controlled, 2005. It has hydraulic up and down.
Originally $30,000—Now asking $19,000. It's only been privately used.
Contact Judy McKean 619-962-1611 (cell); [email protected]. (She’ll be at the April meeting)
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2011-2012 Steering Committee
President
Darlene Piche
Secretary
Diane Troncale
Treasurer
Hope Campbell
Membership
Nicole Towner
Margaret Cording
Newsletter
Rene’ Robinette
Publicity
Jeffree Itrich
Block of the Month
Karen Kluwin
Doris Hargrove
Ways & Means
Annie Mitchell
Mary Lewis
Lynnell Hallock
Village Store
Janet Beyea
Librarian
Kim and Jessica
Stevenson
Hospitality
Kristy Barkley
Brigid Hom-Schnapp
858.566.3152
Darlene Piche’s 7:00pm
858.566.3886
858.487.5651
858.692.4281
858.578.7526
858.444.6303
619.291.8032
April 17
May 15
June 12
Please note that monthly guild meetings are generally the
second Saturday of the month at 10 am (doors open at
9:30). Please post this notice on your refrigerator as a reminder of meeting date changes or check our website for the
latest meeting information. Meeting are held at the Scripps
Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Dr, San Diego, CA
92131 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
858.566.7133
858.271.6924
858.578.6351
858.695.8441
619.980.0297
858.676.0118
858.578 7014
760.510.8222
858.653.0398
Speaker Liaison
Kim Stevenson
619.980.0297
Speaker Lunch /Transportation Liaison
Kathy Greene
858.549.9801
Jeffree Itrich
619.291.8032
Retreat
Betty Molnar
Kathy Greene
April 14
May 12
June 9
858.414.3136
858.487.3378
Historian
Diane DeWeese
858.538.0324
Special Projects/Philanthropy
Anwill Konig
858.673.1184
Fabric Exchange
Janet Beyea
858.695.8441
Deb McManus
858.695.0656
Programs
Kapi Kizer
Contracts
Suzy Marshall
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2011-2012
Guild Meetings (Saturday):
Board Mtgs (Tuesdays)
760.213.8523
858.549.9801
Website Manager
Nicole Towner
858.692.4281
Guild membership is more satisfying when you
are an active participant… volunteer today!
It pays to
advertise...
What’s new with
you?
Sew What’s New
is read monthly by
members of Village Quilters and other San
Diego Quilt Guilds as well as guests, shop owners and their customers from all over. Don’t let
another issue go by without having your business featured herein. Advertising rates for
2011/2012 are:
Monthly
Yearly
Business card
$10.00
$ 90.00
1/4 page
$20.00
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1/2 page
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$55.00
$495.00
Send camera-ready art or disk to Editor, Rene
Robinette, 10543 Sunset Drive, San Diego CA
92131, [email protected]. Checks should
be made payable to Village Quilters.
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Bring to meeting or mail to:
Village Quilters
Attn: Membership
P.O. Box 501495
San Diego, CA 92150-1495
VILLAGE QUILTERS GUILD
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL
We request that all renewing members complete this section so that we can keep the roster current.
The purpose of Village Quilters Guild is to promote the appreciation of quilts, encourage quilt making and
collecting, further the growth of quilt education, support community charities, and provide a social structure whereby quilt lovers can share ideas and friendship.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Date: _________________________________, 20_________
Name:____________________________________________ Birthday (MM/DD): __________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _______________
Email address: ___________________________________(if no email newsletter will be mailed)
Home Phone: (______) _______________________
Other Phone: (______) _____________________
Membership runs from July through June (no official meetings in July and August; only sit and sews)
_____ New Member $35.00 - includes guild pin ($25.00 after February 1)
_____ Returning Member $30.00
______ New Golden Girl Quilter (70+ years) $25
______ Returning Golden Girl Quilter (70+ years) $20
For Guild records: Amount Paid: $ ________________
____ Check (No. ___________)
_____ Cash
TOPICS AND SPEAKERS
Please list the topics or speakers you would like to see presented at Guild meetings: _________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
OPPORTUNITIES
Village Quilters is great because members participate and volunteer their time. Check any committees
that might be of interest to you.
Ways and Means
Library
Historian
Special Projects
Hospitality
Mailings
Membership
Block of the Month
Newsletter
Fabric Exchange
Programs
(Speakers/Workshops)
Publicity
Quilt Retreat
Program Liaison
Village Quilters
PO Box 501495
San Diego, CA 92150-1495
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
http://www.villagequiltersguild.com
The objective of our organization is to promote the appreciation of quilts, to encourage quilt making and collecting, to further the
growth of quilt education, to support community charities and to provide a social structure whereby quilt lovers can share ideas and
friendship.
The guild usually meets on the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake
Drive, San Diego, CA. However, occasionally, at the request of the Library, our meetings are on the third Saturday. Please check our
website for up-to-date meeting information: http://www.villagequiltersguild.com Annual membership is $35 for new members; $30 for
returning members, $25 for new Golden Girl (70+ years) members; $20 for returning Golden Girl (70+ years) members. Guest donation is $5 per meeting. Guild pins are available for $5.
Sew What’s New is published monthly by Village Quilters for members and neighboring guilds. The deadline for submission of articles
varies and is noted in the newsletter. Members are encouraged to submit articles on tips or techniques, commentaries on quilt
shows or quilt shops visited, or reviews of new books. Submissions may be sent by U.S. mail to the editor, Rene Robinette, 10543
Sunset Ridge Drive, San Diego, CA 92131, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Please put “VQ Newsletter (month)” in the subject
line of your e-mail. Village Quilters reserves the right to edit articles for space. The information presented herein is for the education
and benefit of our members.