And sew on…
Newsletter of the Springfield Chapter of Quilters Unlimited
November 2016
Our 2016-2017 Volunteers
President—Rachel Childress
VP—Donna Kellam
Treasurer—Nicki Brown
Secretary—Judy Bell
Nominating—Loretta Spittle
In-House Programs—Patrice Mull
Newsletter—Kim Fess
Door Prizes—Nancy Karpowicz
Quilt Show Rep—Patrice Mull
Library—Loretta Shinol
Holiday Party—Nancy Karpowicz
Web Page Contact—Julia Renken
Farewell Blocks—Cynthia Johnson-Daily
Refreshments—Alice Richbourg
Fall Retreat—Joan McGowan
Spring Retreat—Kim Fess
Quilt Camp—Dotty White
Sunshine—Ann Littleton
Membership/Welcome—Robin Cary
Photographer—Lynn Munch
Coffee—Carol Valent
Quilting for Others—Diane Henry
Quilt Donation Liaison—Loretta Shinol
Pillowcases—Corrie Grumman
Auction/Yard Sale—Kim Fess
Quilt Collectors—Chris Prestenbach
Social Media—Lisa Langlais
My dear quilting friends,
Happy Fall, y’all! The leaves are beginning to change, and we had a fabulous BOM turnout with the fall
inspired blocks! I absolutely loved it! I hope all of you will continue to make blocks for the BOM. The colors
this month are still a twist on fall, with red, black and gold being the primary colors. So, if you didn’t win, there
is a chance for you to win fall quilt blocks! We also had a wonderful auction for our program this month. We
ended up making $5803.00! This provides for us to be able to bring great teachers and lectures that we would
otherwise be unable to afford. I want to thank Kim Fess and her team for organizing such a great auction!
Their work was really spectacular and your contributions were essential. October also brought about our
annual bus trip. This month we went to the Richmond area shops. Thank you to Loretta Spittle for organizing
and planning this trip. Again, I love our guild and the willingness for people to step up and take on tasks that
make our guild exciting and fun. We have a great November planned as well, with Judy Gula coming to talk to
us about embellishments and a workshop. I also hope that all of you are taking advantage of the in-house
programs with Patrice. And as always, I hope all of you are working to put at least ONE quilt in the show. Last
year we had over 100 quilts from our guild. I would love to see that again! I look forward
to seeing you all at our November meeting. Until then...happy quilting!
Fondly,
Rachel
Minutes of the SQU October 4, 2016 Business Meeting
President - Rachel Childress called the meeting to order at 0945.
The minutes of the September 2016 meeting were approved as published in the newsletter.
Treasurer - Nicki Brown announced that as of 10/4/16 we have a balance of $23,108.83.
Vice President - Donna Kellam reported that the Erin Underwood Machine Appliqué workshop at the Quilt Patch was a success and
invited participants to share their squares. Judy Gula will be SQU's guest speaker in November, presenting a workshop the same
day. SQU will be working with other Chapters and the Big QU to communicate all upcoming workshops. Be sure to check the Big
QU Quarterly Newsletter for upcoming workshop, or contact Donna for additional information.
Old Business/Committee Reports
Nominating, Loretta Spittle: No report.
Newsletter, Kim Fess: Newsletter deadline is the Friday after the third Tuesday of each month. For October inputs please have
input/articles to Kim by October 21.
Fall Retreat, Joan McGowan reported that there were 20 participants for the Fall Retreat September 27-October 1. Projects can be
seen on the SQU Facebook Page. Sign up for Fall Retreat 2017 begins November 1, 2016.
Spring Retreat, Kim Fess: Sign up for Spring Retreat begins October 4.
Auction, Kim Fess: The Auction is scheduled for October 18. Kim accepted donations for the Auction on October 4. Volunteers are
needed to help for setting up the Auction and assisting with sales, as well as other duties. Please contact her if you wish to help out
during the Auction.
Library, Loretta Shinol is developing a new method for the library setup. Please contact her if you are able to help.
Quilt Donation, Loretta Shinol reported that 7 soldier quilts were delivered.
Membership/Welcome, Robin Carey welcomed all members and visitors. Please use the on-line membership form to printout and
bring to the next meeting.
Holiday Party, Nancy Karpowicz: Luncheon is scheduled for 2nd week of December on the 13th. Looking for volunteers to help
support it.
Web Page Contact, Julia Renken New website is should be up by November.
Social Media, Lisa Langlais: The new Facebook page for Springfield QU Quilters has launched. Many items of interest are posted on
the site including BOM Block instructions and completed squares, Fall Retreat projects, and pictures from Show and Tell.
Coffee, Nancy Vogel: All good.
Refreshments, Robin Cary: Alice Richbourg corrected her email address.
Quilt Camp, Dottie White and Debbie Dishmon: Quilt Camp is scheduled for February 7, 8, and 9, 2017. The Business Meeting is
moved to February 14.
Quilt for Others, Diane Henry: Three quilt kits are left for volunteers to step forward and complete. A new pattern will be
forthcoming when those kits are gone.
Pillowcases, Corrie Grumman: Totals will be forthcoming.
Quilt Show Chair, Betsy Stone presented the new poster for the June 2017 QU Show. The Quilt Show organization is looking for
someone to work on the Publicity Committee.
Quilt Show Rep, Patrice Mull: This year the QU theme is "Wing It." Patrice will also manage the QU Boutique in 2017.
Farewell Blocks, Cynthia Johnson-Daily: No report.
Quilt Collectors, Chris Prestenbach: Quilts to be displayed at the QU Show in 2017 will be measured and photographed in
February.
Sunshine, Ann Littleton reported that many cards have been donated.
Photographer, Lynn Munch, reported that there is a signup sheet that will include the name, quilt description and whether to include
the information on Facebook, or not include it.
October 25 Bus Trip to Richmond Quilt Shops, Loretta Spittle reported that the bus is full. The bus leaves at 8 am and will return
between 5:30 - 6:00. She will be mailing out itinerary, meeting place and menu for lunch. The Fire Hall will be open on that Tuesday
for those not joining those on the bus.
BREAK
New Business October 21: QU is supporting the Kaffe Fassett Quilt Lectures by underwriting the event for Members. Details are in the September
Newsletter.
In-House Programs, Patrice Mull hopes we will be able to have a group of the Trail Mix quilts in the show next year.
Stay at home round robin - Patrice will email the next row to the group shortly.
2016-17 In-House Programs: 33 blocks turned in for the Martha Washington Star for October BOM resulting in two winners
dividing the squares: Roz Elliott and Tashera Hickox. The BOM for November is the Twilight Star and should be completed with
black, red and gold with a cream background. December will be a red and white block. Instructions for all blocks will be on
Facebook.
Patrice prepared a powerpoint presentation and a handout highlighting all of the In-House Programs.
Fat Quarter collections commenced for the UFO Challenge. You can sign-up for the UFO challenge which runs from October through
June with 2 FQs. Drawings will be held in January, April, and June. Members can be designated as a CEO (Completely Executed
Object) by signing a contract to complete 6 projects before June 2016.
Stars Quilt Along is very successful with many purchasing the patterns.
Patrice introduce Judy Bell who presented a slide show on the use of a new presserfoot that she found during her Row by Row quest..
Nancy Karpowicz handed out door prizes.
Show and tell was held.
Meeting was adjourned at 1200.
SPRINGFIELD QUILTERS UNLIMITED
2016-2017
THEME: Reach for the Stars!
Tuesday
10/25/16
8 AM Bus Trip to Richmond
Quilt Shops
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
BUS TRIP Depart from
Daventry
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
11/1/16
9:30 Business Meeting
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
Tuesday
11/8/16
11/15/16
9:30 Sit-N-Sew
9:30 Program-Judy Gula
Lecture Afternoon workshop
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
11/22/16
9:30 Sit-N-Sew
SVFC-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
Tuesday
11/29/16
12/6/16
9:30 Quilting for Others
9:30 Business Meeting
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
12/13/16
SQU Holiday Luncheon
Springfield Country Club
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
12/20/16
12/27/16
1/3/17
1/10/17
1/17/17
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1/24/17
1/31/17
2/7/17
2/8/17
2/9/17
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
9:30 Business Meeting
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
9:30 Program:Shannon
Shirley PM Workshop
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
9:30 Quilting for Others
9:30-3:00
Quilt Camp
9:30-3:00
Quilt Camp
9:30-3:00
Quilt Camp
Tuesday
2/14/17
9:30 Business Meetingchange for this month only
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
2/21/17
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
2/28/17
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
SVFD-Bingo Hall
MondayFriday
3/13/163/17/16
Spring Retreat
Massanetta Springs
Conference Center
Harrisonburg, VA
Tuesday
3/7/17
9:30 Business Meeting
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
3/14/17
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
3/21/17
Program: Virginia Walton
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Wednesday
3/22/17
Workshop: Kaleidoscope
TBD
Tuesday
3/28/17
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
4/4/17
9:30 Business Meeting
*YARD SALE
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
4/11/17
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
4/18/17
9:30 Program: Linda Hahn
PM Workshop
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Wednesday
4/19/17
Workshop Linda Hahn
TBD
Tuesday
4/25/17
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
5/2/17
9:30 Business Meeting
Election of SQU officers
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
5/9/17
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
5/16/17
9:30 Program Donna Lynn
Thomas
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Wednesday
5/17/17
Workshop: Donna Lynn
Thomas
TBD
Tuesday
5/23/17
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
5/30/17
9:30 Quilting for Others
SVFD-Bingo Hall
FridaySunday
6/2/176/4/17
Quilters Unlimited Quilt
Show
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, VA
Tuesday
6/6/17
9:30 Business Meeting
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
6/13/17
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
SVFD-Bingo Hall
Tuesday
6/20/17
End of the year picnic
Joan McGowan’s house
Tuesday
6/27/17
9:30 Sit-n-Sew
SVFD-Bingo Hall
SQU Library
Our library is a wonderful resource; we have over 300 quilting books. As we do not have a storage place at the
firehouse, we are dependent on volunteers willing to take home a bin of books and return them each month at
our business meeting. Those volunteering have access to the books in their bin for the whole month, and each
month they may take a different bin. If you are willing to help with the library, please let me know. The more
volunteers, the more books on display each month.
Loretta Shinol, Librarian [email protected] 703-866-3984
SQU FALL AUCTION
Thanks for EVERYONE’s help and participation in our annual auction. Thanks to
you it was a great success.
Time to start thinking about our next fundraising event. Our annual yard sale
will be held on Tuesday, April 4. For this event anything goes. One quilter’s trash
is another quilter’s treasure! If you can get it here, you can put it in the yard sale.
Unwanted holiday gifts? Bring them to the yard sale! Jewelry or clothes you no
longer wear? Bring them to the yard sale! Supplies for a craft that no longer interests
you? Bring them to the yard sale! All proceeds benefit Springfield QU.
Kim Fess 703-627-2493 [email protected]
PROGRAMS
Snippy Bro’s Sharpening
Dick Stohr will be coming to our guild on November 8 to sharpen scissors or knives for $5 each. Bring your
items in a bag for him to do while you enjoy sit’n’sew. He will also be here January 31 and February 7.
November Program
Judy Gula from Artistic Artifacts will be presenting on November 15, 2016. This is the description of her
lecture.
Embellishments Explained & Illustrated
Judy’s art quilts are all embellished, whether selectively or lushly. In this lecture/trunk show, she shows off a
variety of popular embellishments and explains how she has used them — and how you can too!
Embellishments included Angelina fibers, paint, buttons, beads and more. Judy will also briefly describe the
processes behind several surface design techniques: block printing with wooden printing blocks, monoprinting
using a Gelli Arts™ Gel Printing Plate and discharging using deColourant. These techniques result in beautiful,
one of a kind fabric to include in your textile projects.
After the program, show and tell and announcements, there will be a workshop of Embellishments at her shop,
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA. I suggest you pack a lunch that day and eat
before we leave or in the car. I will not be doing a run to a restaurant due to us traveling to the shop.
From Judy,
We will have 4 stations, where you can try your hand at several "embellishment" techniques including
1. Wood block printing
2. Angelina fibers and film
3. Transfer Artist Paper
4. Beading on fabric can include buttons, sequins
You will gain firsthand knowledge on how to use these embellishment products and techniques and you even
get to take home a sample for reference. Supply fee is $5.
Rules for the Thinking of Spring Fabric Exchange:
2 ½” by WOF strips exchange
12 Strips Minimum to do the exchange, there is no maximum
Colors to include: blue, brown, green, yellow, pink, and white
Bring a gallon-size bag with your name and the number of
strips on/in the bag on December 6, 2016.
If you cannot attend the meeting, send someone with your
strips. Strips will be mixed and returned on January 3, 2017.
You will receive the same number of strips that you sent.
As part of the exchange we are having a Sew-In on January 24,
2017. We will start the same time that day, 9:30 am but end at
2:30 PM. Bring your machine and whatever you need. We
will have the ironing boards, irons, risers, cutting mats and
extension cords. No lunch will be provided. You do not have
to be participating in the exchange to come in that day for
interruption-free sewing.
Inspirational Photos for the Thinking of Spring Fabric Exchange
Sunshine Corner
Let’s bring some cheer to our members!
If you know of any SQU members in need of a Get Well or Sympathy card, please let Ann
Littleton know at [email protected] or by phone 540-659-8938.
“We don’t have to light up the whole world, just our little part of the world.”(Unknown
QUILTING FOR OTHERS
FINAL CALL--Ladies of SQU, thanks to your dedicated sewing, we are almost to our goal of 500 pillowcases
for ECHO! If you still have kits at home and would like to put us over the top in this QFO project, please rev
up those machines and bring the completed pillowcases to the November 1st meeting. Contact Corrie
Grummon, [email protected], with questions or if you have completed pillowcases but cannot be at the
meeting. Many thanks!
GET YOUR QUILTS READY!
FINISH YOUR UFOs!
COMPLETE THOSE CHALLENGES!
Hope everyone is getting quilts finished for the 2017 QU Show. We will again be photographing
and checking measurements in February. Quilts need to be bound and have a hanging sleeve
for photographing!
More information to come in the following newsletters.
KEEP STITCHING!
If you have any question, please contact Chris Prestenbach at [email protected]
SQU Holiday Luncheon
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Springfield Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield
11am cash bar and 12 noon lunch is served
Cost is $27.00 per person
Menu Selections:
Beef Bourguignon with red wine, mushrooms and carrots
OR
Filet of Salmon with tarragon butter sauce
OR
Applewood Salad with mixed greens, apples, walnuts,
Grilled chicken breast and crumbled blue cheese
OR
Applewood Salad without grilled chicken
Except for the Applewood Salad, entree includes mixed green salad, rice or potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Coffee, iced tea, rolls and butter included. Dessert is Seasonal Cheesecake.
Your check for $27 is your reservation. Please note on the memo line of your check your
luncheon selection. Give your check to Nancy Karpowicz on any Tuesday beginning
November 1, 2016, and ending December 6, 2016.
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON BLOCK EXCHANGE: “Not a Star” Finished block is 11 inches
This is an easy block to make. Please use only solid fabrics and one must be a “bright.” It can
be in any position. Make as many as you like to increase your chances of winning a stack of
blocks. Good Luck!
Cut: Fabric one: Cut: One 5-inch square
Fabric two: Cut Two 1.5x5-inch strips (A) and two 1.5x7 inch strips (B)
Fabric three: Cut two 2.5x7-inch strips (C) and two 2.5x11 inch strips (D)
Directions:
Sew one Strip A to one side of 5-inch block and then sew the other Strip A to the opposite side
of the 5-inch square. Press away from the center. Add Strip B to finish the same color around
the block.
Now add one Strip C to the square. Be sure you sew it to the side with the short strip. Add the
other C to the opposite side. Press in the same direction as the other strips. Now add D to finish
the square. Press again.
Each block submitted will receive a raffle ticket. Make as many blocks as you wish and
increase your chances of winning!!
This year we will continue our tradition of bringing canned goods for a local food bank.
Your contributions are very much appreciated.
Spring Chicken Retreat 2017
2017
Fall is here and it’s time to think about Spring—Spring
Retreat, that is! This year’s retreat will once again be held at
the beautiful Massanetta Springs Conference Center in
Harrisonburg, VA, Monday, March 13, through Friday, March
17. The price this year is $345 for 5 glorious days of fun, fiber, and
frivolity! The price includes double rooms and our use of the meeting room. Breakfast and evening meals are
provided by Retreat volunteers. Lunches are on your own. Sign-up, to include the first payment of $115, will
begin at the business meeting on Tuesday, October 4. Space is limited to 14 participants! There are still two
spaces remaining. For more information, contact Kim Fess [email protected].
Quilters’ Quest 2016
Quilters’ Quest is coming up soon. It is a free event, our local “shop hop,” that encourages quilters to explore
10 quilt shops in Northern Virginia and Maryland over the course of 10 days. The 2016 Quilters Quest will
take place November 4 through November 13. This year’s color theme is “Salute to Freedom” and each shop
will have available this year’s exclusive Quilters’ Quest Batik. Shops on our side of the Potomac include Jinny
Beyer Studio in Great Falls, Kelly Ann’s Quilting in Warrenton, The Scrappy Apple in Winchester, and SewQuilt-Create in Fredericksburg. Please visit http://quiltersquest.org for more information.
Fall Retreat 2017
At the November business meeting I will start accepting deposits for the 2017 Fall Retreat which will again be
held at the Claggett Conference Center in Buckeystown, Maryland. The dates are Tuesday, September 26
through Sunday, October 1. The deposit will be $50 and once I get the prices for lodging for next year I will let
you know what the total will be. I have a request into the Claggett Center and actually might know by the time
of the business meeting. Join us for six fun-filled days of quilting!
Joan McGowan, Fall Retreat Chair [email protected]
Happy birthday and congratulations to all of our SQU members who are
celebrating their special days in the month of November:
Sally Flavin 11/1
Ginny Hall 11/3
Ann Collins 11/27
WE ARE SOCIAL!
Alice Richbourg 11/2
Cathy Flanigan 11/16
Cindy Niles 11/27
If you are a member of Facebook, be sure to check out and join
our page at <Springfield QU Quilters.> Just type that into the Search box at the top of the
Facebook page. Lots of show and tell photos, notifications, etc. And please feel free to post!
SQU QUILT CAMP
February 7, 8, 9, 2017
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
NAME___________________________________________________
PHONE____________________ E-MAIL________________________
CIRCLE THE DEMOS/WORKSHOPS YOU WILL BE ATTENDING EACH
DAY
Morning
Afternoon
Tuesday
Concertina Journal
Easy Peasy Blocks
Wednesday
10:00 Needles & Threads
11:00 Mystery Quilt
1:00 Blended Borders
2:00 How to Chenille
Thursday
Mystery Quilt, cont’d
Why Did I Buy This Ruler?
If you do not wish to participate in a demo or workshop, please still circle the day(s)
you will be attending. This will help us with our lunch count.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER FOR A JOB EACH DAY YOU ATTEND
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Set Up
Set up
Set Up
Morning Snack
Morning Snack
Morning Snack
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
COST OF QUILT CAMP
All 3 days for $20.00 or ___ day(s) @ $7.00 per day
Check #/Amount______________________
Cash______________
No refunds. You must be a SQU member to attend.
Takedown
Takedown
Takedown
Springfield QU Basics
If you are new to Springfield QU, here is the lowdown on SQU meetings…it’s easy—we meet EVERY Tuesday at 9:30
a.m.!
The first Tuesday of each month is our business meeting. It sounds like something you might want to miss, but
believe me, you don’t. Besides business, there is always a lot more...block of the month, meet the quilter, or
whatever. “Stay tuned” to your monthly newsletter to find out what will be taking place at each business meeting.
• The third Tuesday of each month is our program meeting.
• The second and fourth Tuesdays of each month are known as “off-Tuesdays” and are Sit ‘n Sew. Come to the
firehouse bingo hall; bring a quilt to baste; bring sewing; bring knitting, or just bring yourself. Sometimes our
“special interest groups” also meet on these days. Whatever is going on, since Springfield QU is “where the fun
is,” you can be sure that there will be lots of laughter on these days. During the summer EVERY Tuesday is an
“off-Tuesday.” We have no formal meetings in July and August.
• Fifth Tuesdays are the days that we devote to Quilting for Others—our on-going charitable efforts. Usually
working in assembly-line fashion, we make quilts for wounded and ill soldiers or pillowcases for needy children
or Christmas stockings for ECHO. The newsletter will always give information about upcoming fifth Tuesday
projects.
Our schedule is designed to make your calendar planning easy! Just don’t ever plan anything else for any Tuesday
morning; you already have plans! Yes, if you want the full “Springfield Experience,” come to a meeting every Tuesday.
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NEWSLETTER NEWS
Don't forget to send your input for the December issue of the newsletter to
[email protected] NLT Friday, November 18.