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: February 13, 2017; 7:00 pm
Parkview Church of Christ
1912 Burbank Road
Wooster, OH 44691
PRESIDENT’S GREETING:
Happy February fellow quilters! This Month we will have my friend Linda Miller, That’s Sew Special, will talk about color choices for the project that she will be teaching at our April retreat, but learning colors and what works is great for any project you are starting. I think this will be a great program that we can use.
I hope I did not confuse everyone with my UFO challenge, what you need to do is list eight projects and if you want put one of the listed acronyms behind it will be great, example
1 Judy Niemeyer- Double Wedding Ring- WIVPS (7)
Below is what I handed out at the guild in January. make sure your Name is on the card
Happy 25 Years to Tree City Sarah B.
UFO CHALLENGE FOR 2017!
This year’s challenge will be a UFO one I want you to write 8 projects on two index cards; one for you and one to turn in to me at the February meeting with $5.00. You can label your projects as follows:
1. WIPS- works in progress
2. UFO- un finished projects
3. Nfufo- nearly finished ufo
4. BBufo- barely begun UFO’s
5. PIPs- projects in Process
6. Wisps – works in slow process
7. Wivps-- works in very slow process
8. PIGS = projects in Grocery sacks
As you write down your project give it one of these names. I will give credit to 4,7 and 8. You must have already have the pattern, some of the fabric, drawings in your head or you are thinking, “how wonderful this will be when it’s done.” You will get your $5.00 back with your first project done, after that each project done will put your name in a pot and at the end of the year we will draw one name for the remaining funds and a special prize.
MEMBERSHIP
57 people attended the January meeting; 1 guest and 56 members.
Don’t forget to get Barb more envelopes for the newsletters of 2017 if you receive your TCQ Newsletter by mail!!
THANK YOU; REFRESHMENTS
Thank you very much for our refreshments in February! Mary Mahoney, Kevin Horst, and Ellen Horst.
25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The committee is looking for a little more help. If you would be interested in helping plan our celebration evening, please come to the next meeting. 6:00 at Parkview, before our regular TCQ meeting. Thank you!
HISTORY HUTCH
How many original members comprised Tree City Quilters’?
Where was the first meeting held?
2018 QUILT SHOW
The Quilt Show committee met and has begun work on the 2018 Quilt Show! On March 4, 2017 at 10 am there will be a meeting at Parkview Church to learn about Quiltworx (Judy Neimeyer) paper piecing patterns. We will work as a group on our raffle quilt for 2018 - the pattern is “Paradise in Bloom.” We want this to be an opportunity for guild members to learn more about the quiltworx patterns, paper piecing, and to be able to "assembly line" making the sections of the quilt. Bring a sewing machine (neutral thread, size 70 needle) OR cutting mat, ruler and cutter OR iron and ironing surface.
Two challenges have been designed for the show:
Applique Challenge - Floral Applique Item of your choice. Hand or machine applique. Quilter's interpretation. (The planning team reserves the right to split the entries into more categories as needed.)
Garden Party Challenge- Floral themed item. The pattern and/or fabric should have a floral design. (Again, the team reserves the right to split entries into additional categories.) Quiltmakers' interpretation.
TIPS AND TRICKS
· Brown is not on the color wheel because it contains all the colors. Use brown or tan when the quilt design needs contrast or transition but you don’t want to add another color.
· Triangle-square stability: to more easily make triangle-squares from marked squares, press the sewn triangles open BEFORE you cut them apart. This method stabilizes the bias edges and prevents stretching
· For contemporary designs, consider adding borders of differing widths along each side of the quilt center. For an asymmetrical look, sew border strips to only two or three sides of the quilt center.
· To organize units for strip piecing, arrange them on 81/2 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
WORKSHOPS
The Monthly Ongoing Hand Workers will meet on the first Friday of each month from 9:00 to 11:50 at Parkview Christian Church, in the Fireside Room. Meeting dates for 2017: February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, and December 1. (These dates are subject to change) Join us and bring your handwork of any kind (no sewing machines) a small snack to share, and show and tell. Guests are always welcome. Contact Sally Kitchen with any questions.
ACCUCUT
Please see Becky Hamilton if you wish to use the guild’s AccuCut.
QUILT SERVICES
Quilting by the Mill, Sarah Bistline 10474 Old Mill Road, Spencer, Ohio 44275; 330-667-2257 or 330-606-6609. You need to have your backing 4” longer and wider than your top. Batting is available.
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 specialize in Memory t-shirt quilts and Memory Bears. I also quilt your tops. baquilter33@aol.com or 330-988-0992
Tree City Quilters’ Guild; Officers 2017
President: Sarah Bistline Vice President; Kay Nixon
Secretary; Shirley Rodgers Treasurer; Bev Fash
Members at Large; Mary Mahoney and Janet McFarland
January 2017 Minutes:
Sarah Welcomed members and visitors to the first meeting of the new year. Happy Birthday was sung to members who had January birthdays. The secretary report was accepted by Laura and 2nd by Kim. Bev gave the treasure report and was accepted by Denise and 2nd by Janet McFarland.
The 2017 challenge is UFO. There are 8 different projects for the UFO's. look over the list you were given and write 8 projects on the 2 cards. Give one with $5.00 to Sarah and keep the other for yourself. You will get your $5.00 back
when your first project is done.
Laura gave info on the 2018 Quilt Show which will be April 20 and 21 at the church of the Nazarene on Oak Hill. The theme Paradise in Bloom garden party. Floral theme item of your choice. There will be a work shop on March 4, to
start on the 2018 raffle quilt. Any one wishing to help can let Laura know.
Vicky gave info on the Quilt Retreat that will be March 31 and April 1 & 2 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The classes offered are Giant Dahlia and Rainbow Swirls They is still room for anyone who wishes to attend. Linda Miller will be the Program at the February meeting telling us about colors. She will also be the teacher for the Giant Dahlia class at the retreat. She'll have the templates For the class for $25.00. Anyone who are planning to take her class see her after the meeting. Members who are planning on taking the Rainbow swivels Class the pattern is $4.00 and if a anyone needs the ruler you can purchase
it at 15% off at the retreat.
Requests were made to increase the use of the church to $200 and increase speakers for the guild to $700. These increases were accepted by the members.
Sally gave a count on the members who received the charms from the challenges in 2016. These members were given additional charms.
Pam Russell and Sarah gave info on making Figet Quilts to be used in Nursing homes. A Sample was shown and types of material to use for them.
REMINDER Members who are working on the 5-1/2 yard challenge be sure to bring them to the February meeting. If you only have the top done that Is ok, be sure and bring it
The meeting ended with Show and Tell.
See you in February
The 2017 challenge is UFO. There are 8 different projects for the UFO's. look over the list you were given and write 8 projects on the 2 cards. Give one with $5.00 to Sarah and keep the other for yourself. You will get your $5.00 back
when your first project is done.
Laura gave info on the 2018 Quilt Show which will be April 20 and 21 at the church of the Nazarene on Oak Hill. The theme Paradise in Bloom garden party. Floral theme item of your choice. There will be a work shop on March 4, to
start on the 2018 raffle quilt. Any one wishing to help can let Laura know.
Vicky gave info on the Quilt Retreat that will be March 31 and April 1 & 2 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The classes offered are Giant Dahlia and Rainbow Swirls They is still room for anyone who wishes to attend. Linda Miller will be the Program at the February meeting telling us about colors. She will also be the teacher for the Giant Dahlia class at the retreat. She'll have the templates For the class for $25.00. Anyone who are planning to take her class see her after the meeting. Members who are planning on taking the Rainbow swivels Class the pattern is $4.00 and if a anyone needs the ruler you can purchase
it at 15% off at the retreat.
Requests were made to increase the use of the church to $200 and increase speakers for the guild to $700. These increases were accepted by the members.
Sally gave a count on the members who received the charms from the challenges in 2016. These members were given additional charms.
Pam Russell and Sarah gave info on making Figet Quilts to be used in Nursing homes. A Sample was shown and types of material to use for them.
REMINDER Members who are working on the 5-1/2 yard challenge be sure to bring them to the February meeting. If you only have the top done that Is ok, be sure and bring it
The meeting ended with Show and Tell.
See you in February
