Tree City Quilters’ Guild
The purpose of this organization shall be to create, stimulate, and maintain an interest in all matters pertaining to the making of quilts and to establish and promote educational endeavors through quilts
Meeting: June 13, 2016, 7:00 pm
Parkview Church of Christ
1912 Burbank Road
Wooster, OH 44691
PRESIDENT’S GREETING:
Hi, Fabric Collectors and Fabric Stash Busters! I hope you are all working hard to finish up those quilts for our September Quilt Show! During our May meeting, Laura gave us some wonderful ideas on how to set our quilt blocks! I also encouraged you to consider making a modern quilt for the quilt show challenge, or why not enter the scarlet and gray challenge? We have something for all of you. Don't stress, but enjoy the process and have fun trying new things in the Quilting world. We do love our hobby!!
So, speaking of challenges, after visiting the Badlands, I hope you are inspired to try the May challenge. I bet all of you have neutral fabrics in your stash (tone on tone or solid beige, taupe, cream, white, gray, or black). Make something out of all neutral fabrics or neutral fabrics plus one other color for an accent, all from your stash! You may use several shades of that one color in the project, as long as you also use neutral fabrics. Try to have your project be about 50 % neutral fabric, if possible, and it must be at least 8" square. OR You can make a modern quilt out of neutrals plus shades of one other color for our quilt show challenge. You may only do one of these projects for one reward. So if you choose the first part of this challenge to complete, you will receive 3 natural color chip beads; if you choose to make a modern quilt with neutral fabrics plus one other color instead, you will receive 5 neutral chip beads. If you choose to do both parts of this challenge, you will still only receive 5 chip beads, not 8. Have fun and go for it! :) Bring your completed items in for show and tell to receive your token. Like all the other challenges, December is the deadline.
In June, we will visit Washington DC, so wear your red, white and blue and celebrate Quilting America with us! Marilyn Nisius will present our program on Patriotic Quilts. Hmmm, I wonder what the challenge will be for June? (Hard to guess!) Don't forget to bring your quilting questions written on a 3 x 5 card, one question per card. See you soon! 😊 Sally
Here is a list of the other challenges:
Jan. - theme fabric - token is an elephant bead
Feb. - purple & yellow or purple & green fabric (Mardi Gras) - glass bead token
March (2 challenges) plaid or check fabric - glass bead token;
Celtic Theme item for a token that's a Celtic Cross or tree of life charm
April - Floral fabrics (60% floral - may add other fabrics from stash) - token is a wooden butterfly button or butterfly charm
MONTHLY CHALLENGES; JOIN THE FUN!!
Each month Sally is presenting a challenge and passing out beads and/or charm embellishments. Our challenges are to be made out of our stash fabrics. Challenges can be turned in monthly or by the December meeting. Vicky Hartzler and Kathy Ott have the beads and charms and the monthly check list.
January; use theme fabric, create something 8” or larger / elephant bead
February; use Mardi Gras colors, create something 8” or larger / glass bead
March; use plaid and/or homespun, create something 8” or larger / glass bead
Create a Celtic block 8” or larger / Tree of Life or Celtic Cross charm
April; use floral fabric, create something 8” or larger / Butterfly Button
May; Badlands neutrals! 3 or 5 neutral chip beads
MEMBERSHIP
May: 57 people were at the meeting including 3 guests
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Hospitality committee needs at least one more member to help them greet everyone as they arrive at our meetings each month. If you can help on this committee (you would need to be able to arrive early to our meetings) please email or call Betty Boreman, the chairman, or Sally Kitchen.
TIPS AND TRICKS
· To organize units for strip piecing, arrange them on 8 ½ X 11” foam sheets (found at craft stores) The fabric does not slide on the foam and you can stack the sheets easily in a tote bag when you take your project to a class or a retreat. This method is also great for storing and transporting applique shapes
· Cut a plastic drinking straw into 1 ½” long segments and slip the segments over the sharpened ends of marking pencils to prevent the tips from breaking or rubbing off on other items
· Purchase a neutral bedspread or coverlet and bed skirt for your bed so you can use a throw quilt as a topper. This allows you to enjoy quilts that otherwise wouldn’t fit on the bed and you can change the quilt with the seasons.
· Geometric quilts are not limited to geometric quilting motifs. Curved quilting lines provide a pleasing foil, contrasting rather than mimicking the straight lines and angles of the blocks.
NOTES FROM LAURA; TRIANGLE CALCULATIONS
Setting your blocks “on point” is an appealing look that will increase the size of your quilt. Often people add fabric blocks in between. These can be made of the same fabric as the background of your blocks which will cause people to see the blocks very clearly or you can add a different fabric which may change the color of your quilt. It can be a very pleasing look if your blocks are rather plain or repetitive.
To set blocks on point, you will need setting triangles and corner triangles around the outside. These pieces should be cut on the grainline to keep the pieces from stretching. The calculations for these two units are as follows-
Corner triangles – Measure your blocks and divide this number by 1.414 then add 7/8inch for seam allowance. Cut two square blocks. Cut each block in half from corner to corner yielding four triangles for the corners.
Side triangles- Measure your block and multiply that number by 1.414. Then add 1 ¼ inches. This will be a fairly large square. Cut square blocks. Then cut each block in half from corner to corner and corner to corner yielding four triangles per square. The number you need will be determined by the number of blocks in your quilt.
WORKSHOPS
The Monthly Ongoing Hand Workers workshop will next meet **Friday, June 3, from 9 – 11:50. Please bring a snack and your handwork. Prepare for great fun! Guests are welcome. Call Sally Kitchen if you have any questions. Future Dates: July 8, August 5, September 9, October 7, November 11, December 2.
2016 TCQs Workshop Schedule
Committee: Vicki Hartzler, Mary Lou Nuzum, Marilyn Nisius
All classes will be held at PCC; dates subject to final approval by Parkview
Saturday, June 18 Pansies in Paradise with Vicki Hartzler
Fridays July 23 & 30 Tuffet with Kim Panter and Sarah Bistline
Saturday, August 13 Sew Together Bag with Sarah Bistline
Saturday, October 29 Hunter’s Star with Tonya Wellert
Saturday, November 19 Wool Applique with Mary Lou Nuzum
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Christmas Party committee has announced that the challenge for this year is a “wrapped present”. Your decision as to what form you present this challenge! Also, if you would like to participate in the gift exchange, the limit is $15 and there are no restrictions regarding the gifts.
2016 QUILT SHOW CHALLENGES!!
3 separate challenges for you to try!
· Scarlet and Gray Challenge- Two Categories
o Quilt/wall-hanging - greater than or equal to 240 inches perimeter
o Other- accessory, clothing or small wall hanging, less than 239 inches perimeter
Rules- Must be greater than or equal to 50% Red and Gray; You can only use Black and White as the other colors in the quilt.
· Modern Quilt Challenge
Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Modern quilters work in different styles and define modern quilting in different ways, but several characteristics often appear which may help identify a modern quilt. These include, but are not limited to: the use of bold colors and prints; high contrast and graphic areas of solid color; improvisational piecing, minimalism; expansive negative space; and alternate grid work" (quilting patterns).
For the show, everyone is encouraged to try something different. Entries will not be disqualified if attempts are made to try something different that could be considered modern. This is more for fun than to have to adhere to strict rules. Have fun with it!
KITCHEN KORNER
SPAGHETTI SQUASH PRIMAVERA
1 spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 large zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
1 green/yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup shaved or grated Parmesan
Pierce the shell of the spaghetti squash with a sharp knife and wrap in paper towels, or potatoe-cooker bag. Cook in microwave on High for 15-20 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Slice in half lengthwise; remove the seeds. Use a fork to pull the flesh of the squash away from the shell and place into a large bowl; fluff with the fork to separate the strands as much as possible.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking and stirring another 3 minutes. Stir the zucchini and bell pepper into the mixture; season with the Italian herb seasoning. Pour the tomatoes into the skillet. Continue cooking just until the tomatoes are warmed, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the squash to the skillet and toss until evenly mixed. Pour into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and bake in 350* oven 20 minutes to meld the flavors.
COLD CAULIFLOWER SALAD
2 heads cauliflower, Dijon mustard, 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, Salt, freshly ground pepper, ¼ cup sour ream
1 T dillweed
Break cauliflower into small florets and cook in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Immediately blanch in cold water. Drain. Combine all other ingredients and whisk until creamy. Pour over cauliflower and gently toss until cauliflower is coated. Chill and garnish with parsley
APRICOT BARS
3/4 C. butter, 1 1/3 cups coconut, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla, 2 C flour, 1- 12oz jar apricot preserves, 1/4 tsp baking powder
Cream butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder and add to butter mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts. Press 2/3 dough in greased, floured 13x9 pan. Spread with preserves. Crumble rest of dough over top. Bake 350* 30-35 min. Cool and cut into squares.
QUILT SHOW
VENDORS: Currently, there are 8 vendors registered for our show in september/October. Please consider supporting those who will be a t the show with your dollars.
BOUTIQUE: Mary Green is again in charge of the TCQ Boutique booth at the show. Boutique items can be handmade (machine too) items, "like new" publications, rulers, etc. Guild will keep 10% of sales.
ACCUCUT
Please see Becky Hamilton if you wish to use the guild’s AccuCut.
QUILT SERVICES
Quilting by the Mill, Sarah Bistline 10368 Old Mill Road, Spencer, Ohio 44275; 330-667-2257 or 330-606-6609. www.quiltingbythemill.com You need to have your backing 4” longer and wider than your top. Batting is available. Do you want to quilt your own top? Ask me about renting time on the Gamill Premier.
Spoke N Stitch, Kim Panter; 16780 Burkhart Road, Orrville, Ohio 44667. I am willing to pick up and deliver in the Wayne/Holmes area. Phone number; 330-682-0711 (home) and 330-601-6096 (cell) I have my cell with me all the time. Please give me a call!
barb’s Bobbin Box Sewing; Barb Byler; 239 Jane Drive, Smithville, Ohio 44677. I design and sew your t-shirts (sweatshirts, button-downs, etc.) into quilts. Photographs can also be added. baquilter33@aol.com or 330-988-0992
Tree City Quilters’ Guild; Officers 2016
President: Sally Kitchen Vice President; Sarah Bistline
Secretary; Kim Panter Treasurer; Dot Anderson
Members at Large; Vicky Hartzler and Kathy Ott
Sally welcomed members and guests to the Wall or Bad Lands the 5th stop of our Stash Busting. Sally thanked the officers for their help at the auction and members for their contribution To making the auction a great success. Thanks was given to the No Frills committee for a great retreat. The no frills retreat Will be held every year. Anyone that would like to help on this committee can sign up at the hospitality table. The retreat was enjoyed by everyone who attended.
Happy birthday was sung to members who have May birthdays.
The 5th stop in our stash busting Bad Lands National Park. The May challenge is Neutral colors tone on tone. You can make all neutral colors or a 2 color project that goes with the neutral theme. The item can be anything as long as it is 8X8 or
Larger and 60% or more of the neutral color. A chip stone will be given for the May Challenge and if you do a Modern quilt in neutral colors for the quilt show you will receive 3 chip stones.
Shirley made a correction to the April minutes the 2017 retreat is March 31-April 2.
Also Dorie made a correction to the spelling of her name.
Dot Anderson gave the treasure report, Kim Panter accepted and Gail 2nd it.
It is ok to trade stashes with other members, but you must give equal yardage to Member you trade with.
Laura Nolletti gave info on dropping off Quilts for the show on September 28 and asked For volunteers to help hang the quilts. How the quilts will be hung will be given at future meetings. All help will be greatly appreciated. Keep selling the raffle tickets and working on your quilts for the show. Save your newer magazines for the quilt show. Any Questions about the quilt show you can ask anyone on the committee that is listed In your membership book.
Vicky Hartzler put the registration forms on the hospitality table for the 2017 Quilting retreat. If you are planning to attend give your registration form and check To Tonya Wellert.
Since we did so well on the auction Laura made a motion to send Eli and additional $150.00 Members voted to accept this.
Sunshine committee Janet McFarland sent a card to Lola Frank's.
Marilyn had teachers give info on classes they were going to give in the months Ahead. Laura said her class was going well on the Judy Niemeyer quilt. Vicky gave info on her class June 18, pattern is $4 if she Prints it out or $2 if you Print it out. Still time to sign up. Pansies in Paradise is the name of the quilt and Vicky had a sample at the meeting
Sarah Bistline gave info on the bus trip planned for August 25 no cost has been given Yet. It will be the Coshocton an Zanesville area. Sarah also gave info on the class For the Tuffet which will be July 22 & 29. This class will be taught by Sarah and
Kim Panter. The cost will run about $150.
Ruth Bishop gave info on Committee Projects. The Wooster Humane Society asked if we would make a quilt to raffle off. Members voted OK for this project Shirley, Kim and Ruth will work on this.
Kim Panter gave info on the July picnic. The theme is Beaches and the challenge Is anything about a beach. Also dress is beach wear. Shirley made a motion to Give the picnic committee a additional $50 to spend. Members agreed on this If needed.
Laura Nolletti gave a very interesting program on "Sensational Settings " as to how to put our round robin blocks tog. Decide what you want your quilt to be And go from there. Working with different size blocks. Adding borders to make The quilt larger. Laura showed examples of how to put different quilts tog. Members who brought "way was I thinking fabrics were given ideas how to use Them in quilts. Starting in June if you have any quilt questions write them on a 3x5 card and they will be shared at the meetings. The meeting ended with show and tell members who took classes at the no
Frills retreat showed their projects they made along with quilts that members Have been working on at home and the April challenge.
See you at the June 13 meet The Capital. Marilyn Nisius will present our
Program "Patriotic Quilts"
The 5th stop in our stash busting Bad Lands National Park. The May challenge is Neutral colors tone on tone. You can make all neutral colors or a 2 color project that goes with the neutral theme. The item can be anything as long as it is 8X8 or
Larger and 60% or more of the neutral color. A chip stone will be given for the May Challenge and if you do a Modern quilt in neutral colors for the quilt show you will receive 3 chip stones.
Shirley made a correction to the April minutes the 2017 retreat is March 31-April 2.
Also Dorie made a correction to the spelling of her name.
Dot Anderson gave the treasure report, Kim Panter accepted and Gail 2nd it.
It is ok to trade stashes with other members, but you must give equal yardage to Member you trade with.
Laura Nolletti gave info on dropping off Quilts for the show on September 28 and asked For volunteers to help hang the quilts. How the quilts will be hung will be given at future meetings. All help will be greatly appreciated. Keep selling the raffle tickets and working on your quilts for the show. Save your newer magazines for the quilt show. Any Questions about the quilt show you can ask anyone on the committee that is listed In your membership book.
Vicky Hartzler put the registration forms on the hospitality table for the 2017 Quilting retreat. If you are planning to attend give your registration form and check To Tonya Wellert.
Since we did so well on the auction Laura made a motion to send Eli and additional $150.00 Members voted to accept this.
Sunshine committee Janet McFarland sent a card to Lola Frank's.
Marilyn had teachers give info on classes they were going to give in the months Ahead. Laura said her class was going well on the Judy Niemeyer quilt. Vicky gave info on her class June 18, pattern is $4 if she Prints it out or $2 if you Print it out. Still time to sign up. Pansies in Paradise is the name of the quilt and Vicky had a sample at the meeting
Sarah Bistline gave info on the bus trip planned for August 25 no cost has been given Yet. It will be the Coshocton an Zanesville area. Sarah also gave info on the class For the Tuffet which will be July 22 & 29. This class will be taught by Sarah and
Kim Panter. The cost will run about $150.
Ruth Bishop gave info on Committee Projects. The Wooster Humane Society asked if we would make a quilt to raffle off. Members voted OK for this project Shirley, Kim and Ruth will work on this.
Kim Panter gave info on the July picnic. The theme is Beaches and the challenge Is anything about a beach. Also dress is beach wear. Shirley made a motion to Give the picnic committee a additional $50 to spend. Members agreed on this If needed.
Laura Nolletti gave a very interesting program on "Sensational Settings " as to how to put our round robin blocks tog. Decide what you want your quilt to be And go from there. Working with different size blocks. Adding borders to make The quilt larger. Laura showed examples of how to put different quilts tog. Members who brought "way was I thinking fabrics were given ideas how to use Them in quilts. Starting in June if you have any quilt questions write them on a 3x5 card and they will be shared at the meetings. The meeting ended with show and tell members who took classes at the no
Frills retreat showed their projects they made along with quilts that members Have been working on at home and the April challenge.
See you at the June 13 meet The Capital. Marilyn Nisius will present our
Program "Patriotic Quilts"
The purpose of this organization shall be to create, stimulate, and maintain an interest in all matters pertaining to the making of quilts and to establish and promote educational endeavors through quilts
Meeting: June 13, 2016, 7:00 pm
Parkview Church of Christ
1912 Burbank Road
Wooster, OH 44691
PRESIDENT’S GREETING:
Hi, Fabric Collectors and Fabric Stash Busters! I hope you are all working hard to finish up those quilts for our September Quilt Show! During our May meeting, Laura gave us some wonderful ideas on how to set our quilt blocks! I also encouraged you to consider making a modern quilt for the quilt show challenge, or why not enter the scarlet and gray challenge? We have something for all of you. Don't stress, but enjoy the process and have fun trying new things in the Quilting world. We do love our hobby!!
So, speaking of challenges, after visiting the Badlands, I hope you are inspired to try the May challenge. I bet all of you have neutral fabrics in your stash (tone on tone or solid beige, taupe, cream, white, gray, or black). Make something out of all neutral fabrics or neutral fabrics plus one other color for an accent, all from your stash! You may use several shades of that one color in the project, as long as you also use neutral fabrics. Try to have your project be about 50 % neutral fabric, if possible, and it must be at least 8" square. OR You can make a modern quilt out of neutrals plus shades of one other color for our quilt show challenge. You may only do one of these projects for one reward. So if you choose the first part of this challenge to complete, you will receive 3 natural color chip beads; if you choose to make a modern quilt with neutral fabrics plus one other color instead, you will receive 5 neutral chip beads. If you choose to do both parts of this challenge, you will still only receive 5 chip beads, not 8. Have fun and go for it! :) Bring your completed items in for show and tell to receive your token. Like all the other challenges, December is the deadline.
In June, we will visit Washington DC, so wear your red, white and blue and celebrate Quilting America with us! Marilyn Nisius will present our program on Patriotic Quilts. Hmmm, I wonder what the challenge will be for June? (Hard to guess!) Don't forget to bring your quilting questions written on a 3 x 5 card, one question per card. See you soon! 😊 Sally
Here is a list of the other challenges:
Jan. - theme fabric - token is an elephant bead
Feb. - purple & yellow or purple & green fabric (Mardi Gras) - glass bead token
March (2 challenges) plaid or check fabric - glass bead token;
Celtic Theme item for a token that's a Celtic Cross or tree of life charm
April - Floral fabrics (60% floral - may add other fabrics from stash) - token is a wooden butterfly button or butterfly charm
MONTHLY CHALLENGES; JOIN THE FUN!!
Each month Sally is presenting a challenge and passing out beads and/or charm embellishments. Our challenges are to be made out of our stash fabrics. Challenges can be turned in monthly or by the December meeting. Vicky Hartzler and Kathy Ott have the beads and charms and the monthly check list.
January; use theme fabric, create something 8” or larger / elephant bead
February; use Mardi Gras colors, create something 8” or larger / glass bead
March; use plaid and/or homespun, create something 8” or larger / glass bead
Create a Celtic block 8” or larger / Tree of Life or Celtic Cross charm
April; use floral fabric, create something 8” or larger / Butterfly Button
May; Badlands neutrals! 3 or 5 neutral chip beads
MEMBERSHIP
May: 57 people were at the meeting including 3 guests
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Hospitality committee needs at least one more member to help them greet everyone as they arrive at our meetings each month. If you can help on this committee (you would need to be able to arrive early to our meetings) please email or call Betty Boreman, the chairman, or Sally Kitchen.
TIPS AND TRICKS
· To organize units for strip piecing, arrange them on 8 ½ X 11” foam sheets (found at craft stores) The fabric does not slide on the foam and you can stack the sheets easily in a tote bag when you take your project to a class or a retreat. This method is also great for storing and transporting applique shapes
· Cut a plastic drinking straw into 1 ½” long segments and slip the segments over the sharpened ends of marking pencils to prevent the tips from breaking or rubbing off on other items
· Purchase a neutral bedspread or coverlet and bed skirt for your bed so you can use a throw quilt as a topper. This allows you to enjoy quilts that otherwise wouldn’t fit on the bed and you can change the quilt with the seasons.
· Geometric quilts are not limited to geometric quilting motifs. Curved quilting lines provide a pleasing foil, contrasting rather than mimicking the straight lines and angles of the blocks.
NOTES FROM LAURA; TRIANGLE CALCULATIONS
Setting your blocks “on point” is an appealing look that will increase the size of your quilt. Often people add fabric blocks in between. These can be made of the same fabric as the background of your blocks which will cause people to see the blocks very clearly or you can add a different fabric which may change the color of your quilt. It can be a very pleasing look if your blocks are rather plain or repetitive.
To set blocks on point, you will need setting triangles and corner triangles around the outside. These pieces should be cut on the grainline to keep the pieces from stretching. The calculations for these two units are as follows-
Corner triangles – Measure your blocks and divide this number by 1.414 then add 7/8inch for seam allowance. Cut two square blocks. Cut each block in half from corner to corner yielding four triangles for the corners.
Side triangles- Measure your block and multiply that number by 1.414. Then add 1 ¼ inches. This will be a fairly large square. Cut square blocks. Then cut each block in half from corner to corner and corner to corner yielding four triangles per square. The number you need will be determined by the number of blocks in your quilt.
WORKSHOPS
The Monthly Ongoing Hand Workers workshop will next meet **Friday, June 3, from 9 – 11:50. Please bring a snack and your handwork. Prepare for great fun! Guests are welcome. Call Sally Kitchen if you have any questions. Future Dates: July 8, August 5, September 9, October 7, November 11, December 2.
2016 TCQs Workshop Schedule
Committee: Vicki Hartzler, Mary Lou Nuzum, Marilyn Nisius
All classes will be held at PCC; dates subject to final approval by Parkview
Saturday, June 18 Pansies in Paradise with Vicki Hartzler
Fridays July 23 & 30 Tuffet with Kim Panter and Sarah Bistline
Saturday, August 13 Sew Together Bag with Sarah Bistline
Saturday, October 29 Hunter’s Star with Tonya Wellert
Saturday, November 19 Wool Applique with Mary Lou Nuzum
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Christmas Party committee has announced that the challenge for this year is a “wrapped present”. Your decision as to what form you present this challenge! Also, if you would like to participate in the gift exchange, the limit is $15 and there are no restrictions regarding the gifts.
2016 QUILT SHOW CHALLENGES!!
3 separate challenges for you to try!
· Scarlet and Gray Challenge- Two Categories
o Quilt/wall-hanging - greater than or equal to 240 inches perimeter
o Other- accessory, clothing or small wall hanging, less than 239 inches perimeter
Rules- Must be greater than or equal to 50% Red and Gray; You can only use Black and White as the other colors in the quilt.
· Modern Quilt Challenge
Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Modern quilters work in different styles and define modern quilting in different ways, but several characteristics often appear which may help identify a modern quilt. These include, but are not limited to: the use of bold colors and prints; high contrast and graphic areas of solid color; improvisational piecing, minimalism; expansive negative space; and alternate grid work" (quilting patterns).
For the show, everyone is encouraged to try something different. Entries will not be disqualified if attempts are made to try something different that could be considered modern. This is more for fun than to have to adhere to strict rules. Have fun with it!
KITCHEN KORNER
SPAGHETTI SQUASH PRIMAVERA
1 spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 large zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
1 green/yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup shaved or grated Parmesan
Pierce the shell of the spaghetti squash with a sharp knife and wrap in paper towels, or potatoe-cooker bag. Cook in microwave on High for 15-20 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Slice in half lengthwise; remove the seeds. Use a fork to pull the flesh of the squash away from the shell and place into a large bowl; fluff with the fork to separate the strands as much as possible.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking and stirring another 3 minutes. Stir the zucchini and bell pepper into the mixture; season with the Italian herb seasoning. Pour the tomatoes into the skillet. Continue cooking just until the tomatoes are warmed, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the squash to the skillet and toss until evenly mixed. Pour into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and bake in 350* oven 20 minutes to meld the flavors.
COLD CAULIFLOWER SALAD
2 heads cauliflower, Dijon mustard, 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, Salt, freshly ground pepper, ¼ cup sour ream
1 T dillweed
Break cauliflower into small florets and cook in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Immediately blanch in cold water. Drain. Combine all other ingredients and whisk until creamy. Pour over cauliflower and gently toss until cauliflower is coated. Chill and garnish with parsley
APRICOT BARS
3/4 C. butter, 1 1/3 cups coconut, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla, 2 C flour, 1- 12oz jar apricot preserves, 1/4 tsp baking powder
Cream butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder and add to butter mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts. Press 2/3 dough in greased, floured 13x9 pan. Spread with preserves. Crumble rest of dough over top. Bake 350* 30-35 min. Cool and cut into squares.
QUILT SHOW
VENDORS: Currently, there are 8 vendors registered for our show in september/October. Please consider supporting those who will be a t the show with your dollars.
BOUTIQUE: Mary Green is again in charge of the TCQ Boutique booth at the show. Boutique items can be handmade (machine too) items, "like new" publications, rulers, etc. Guild will keep 10% of sales.
ACCUCUT
Please see Becky Hamilton if you wish to use the guild’s AccuCut.
QUILT SERVICES
Quilting by the Mill, Sarah Bistline 10368 Old Mill Road, Spencer, Ohio 44275; 330-667-2257 or 330-606-6609. www.quiltingbythemill.com You need to have your backing 4” longer and wider than your top. Batting is available. Do you want to quilt your own top? Ask me about renting time on the Gamill Premier.
Spoke N Stitch, Kim Panter; 16780 Burkhart Road, Orrville, Ohio 44667. I am willing to pick up and deliver in the Wayne/Holmes area. Phone number; 330-682-0711 (home) and 330-601-6096 (cell) I have my cell with me all the time. Please give me a call!
barb’s Bobbin Box Sewing; Barb Byler; 239 Jane Drive, Smithville, Ohio 44677. I design and sew your t-shirts (sweatshirts, button-downs, etc.) into quilts. Photographs can also be added. baquilter33@aol.com or 330-988-0992
Tree City Quilters’ Guild; Officers 2016
President: Sally Kitchen Vice President; Sarah Bistline
Secretary; Kim Panter Treasurer; Dot Anderson
Members at Large; Vicky Hartzler and Kathy Ott
Sally welcomed members and guests to the Wall or Bad Lands the 5th stop of our Stash Busting. Sally thanked the officers for their help at the auction and members for their contribution To making the auction a great success. Thanks was given to the No Frills committee for a great retreat. The no frills retreat Will be held every year. Anyone that would like to help on this committee can sign up at the hospitality table. The retreat was enjoyed by everyone who attended.
Happy birthday was sung to members who have May birthdays.
The 5th stop in our stash busting Bad Lands National Park. The May challenge is Neutral colors tone on tone. You can make all neutral colors or a 2 color project that goes with the neutral theme. The item can be anything as long as it is 8X8 or
Larger and 60% or more of the neutral color. A chip stone will be given for the May Challenge and if you do a Modern quilt in neutral colors for the quilt show you will receive 3 chip stones.
Shirley made a correction to the April minutes the 2017 retreat is March 31-April 2.
Also Dorie made a correction to the spelling of her name.
Dot Anderson gave the treasure report, Kim Panter accepted and Gail 2nd it.
It is ok to trade stashes with other members, but you must give equal yardage to Member you trade with.
Laura Nolletti gave info on dropping off Quilts for the show on September 28 and asked For volunteers to help hang the quilts. How the quilts will be hung will be given at future meetings. All help will be greatly appreciated. Keep selling the raffle tickets and working on your quilts for the show. Save your newer magazines for the quilt show. Any Questions about the quilt show you can ask anyone on the committee that is listed In your membership book.
Vicky Hartzler put the registration forms on the hospitality table for the 2017 Quilting retreat. If you are planning to attend give your registration form and check To Tonya Wellert.
Since we did so well on the auction Laura made a motion to send Eli and additional $150.00 Members voted to accept this.
Sunshine committee Janet McFarland sent a card to Lola Frank's.
Marilyn had teachers give info on classes they were going to give in the months Ahead. Laura said her class was going well on the Judy Niemeyer quilt. Vicky gave info on her class June 18, pattern is $4 if she Prints it out or $2 if you Print it out. Still time to sign up. Pansies in Paradise is the name of the quilt and Vicky had a sample at the meeting
Sarah Bistline gave info on the bus trip planned for August 25 no cost has been given Yet. It will be the Coshocton an Zanesville area. Sarah also gave info on the class For the Tuffet which will be July 22 & 29. This class will be taught by Sarah and
Kim Panter. The cost will run about $150.
Ruth Bishop gave info on Committee Projects. The Wooster Humane Society asked if we would make a quilt to raffle off. Members voted OK for this project Shirley, Kim and Ruth will work on this.
Kim Panter gave info on the July picnic. The theme is Beaches and the challenge Is anything about a beach. Also dress is beach wear. Shirley made a motion to Give the picnic committee a additional $50 to spend. Members agreed on this If needed.
Laura Nolletti gave a very interesting program on "Sensational Settings " as to how to put our round robin blocks tog. Decide what you want your quilt to be And go from there. Working with different size blocks. Adding borders to make The quilt larger. Laura showed examples of how to put different quilts tog. Members who brought "way was I thinking fabrics were given ideas how to use Them in quilts. Starting in June if you have any quilt questions write them on a 3x5 card and they will be shared at the meetings. The meeting ended with show and tell members who took classes at the no
Frills retreat showed their projects they made along with quilts that members Have been working on at home and the April challenge.
See you at the June 13 meet The Capital. Marilyn Nisius will present our
Program "Patriotic Quilts"
The 5th stop in our stash busting Bad Lands National Park. The May challenge is Neutral colors tone on tone. You can make all neutral colors or a 2 color project that goes with the neutral theme. The item can be anything as long as it is 8X8 or
Larger and 60% or more of the neutral color. A chip stone will be given for the May Challenge and if you do a Modern quilt in neutral colors for the quilt show you will receive 3 chip stones.
Shirley made a correction to the April minutes the 2017 retreat is March 31-April 2.
Also Dorie made a correction to the spelling of her name.
Dot Anderson gave the treasure report, Kim Panter accepted and Gail 2nd it.
It is ok to trade stashes with other members, but you must give equal yardage to Member you trade with.
Laura Nolletti gave info on dropping off Quilts for the show on September 28 and asked For volunteers to help hang the quilts. How the quilts will be hung will be given at future meetings. All help will be greatly appreciated. Keep selling the raffle tickets and working on your quilts for the show. Save your newer magazines for the quilt show. Any Questions about the quilt show you can ask anyone on the committee that is listed In your membership book.
Vicky Hartzler put the registration forms on the hospitality table for the 2017 Quilting retreat. If you are planning to attend give your registration form and check To Tonya Wellert.
Since we did so well on the auction Laura made a motion to send Eli and additional $150.00 Members voted to accept this.
Sunshine committee Janet McFarland sent a card to Lola Frank's.
Marilyn had teachers give info on classes they were going to give in the months Ahead. Laura said her class was going well on the Judy Niemeyer quilt. Vicky gave info on her class June 18, pattern is $4 if she Prints it out or $2 if you Print it out. Still time to sign up. Pansies in Paradise is the name of the quilt and Vicky had a sample at the meeting
Sarah Bistline gave info on the bus trip planned for August 25 no cost has been given Yet. It will be the Coshocton an Zanesville area. Sarah also gave info on the class For the Tuffet which will be July 22 & 29. This class will be taught by Sarah and
Kim Panter. The cost will run about $150.
Ruth Bishop gave info on Committee Projects. The Wooster Humane Society asked if we would make a quilt to raffle off. Members voted OK for this project Shirley, Kim and Ruth will work on this.
Kim Panter gave info on the July picnic. The theme is Beaches and the challenge Is anything about a beach. Also dress is beach wear. Shirley made a motion to Give the picnic committee a additional $50 to spend. Members agreed on this If needed.
Laura Nolletti gave a very interesting program on "Sensational Settings " as to how to put our round robin blocks tog. Decide what you want your quilt to be And go from there. Working with different size blocks. Adding borders to make The quilt larger. Laura showed examples of how to put different quilts tog. Members who brought "way was I thinking fabrics were given ideas how to use Them in quilts. Starting in June if you have any quilt questions write them on a 3x5 card and they will be shared at the meetings. The meeting ended with show and tell members who took classes at the no
Frills retreat showed their projects they made along with quilts that members Have been working on at home and the April challenge.
See you at the June 13 meet The Capital. Marilyn Nisius will present our
Program "Patriotic Quilts"
