May Newsletter

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: May 8, 2017; 6:00 pm

Parkview Church of Christ

1912 Burbank Road

Wooster, OH 44691

PRESIDENT’S GREETING: May

Happy May Tree City Quilters

Are we ready to party? Let’s celebrate our 25 years! I know we are in for an exciting evening, just being with each other and enjoying the day will be fun, remember that we are starting early. 

I love the spring with all the wild flowers that bloom in my woods, I was walking in the woods two days ago looking for the bellwort it only blooms in one little spot in my woods but I always have to search for the spot. The dog went over the rise and I could see her tail wagging, I called to her then she looked up, she was covered in swamp muck. Needless to say I did not find my flowers we had an unplanned bath to do. 

In Stitches

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     Whatever YOUR #3 is on the list….It is due by the JUNE Meeting!!

4.      BBufo- barely begun UFO’s     Whatever YOUR #4 is on the list….It is due by the April Meeting!!!

5.      PIPs- projects in Process          Whatever YOUR #5 is on your list…It is due by the MAY Meeting!

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

49 people attended the meeting in April: 48 members and 1 guests

THANK YOU; REFRESHMENTS

Because we will not be serving refreshments at the May Meeting, our 3 volunteers have moved to assist with other months.  Shirley Rodgers will help in August with Jennifer Babcock and Denise Mohler

Carol Remington will help in September with Jolene Dyer and Becky Hamilton

Peggy Hodge will help in October with Cyndee Gamery and Christina Conn

Thank you ladies for being so flexible!!!

25^th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with a pot luck supper.  Please bring a variety of dishes except dessert!  We will have cupcakes on every table for you.  Beverages can be an item you bring.  Your table service will be provided for you that evening.  We hope to see you for this special anniversary evening!  

2018 QUILT SHOW

The Quilt Show committee met and has begun work on the 2018 Quilt Show!  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

·         Try out Jeri’s “wasteless” flying Geese; actually doing the method will help you learn it

·         Sign up for a class somewhere; the more you join others in a class, the more you will learn and get better at your preferred hobby!

·         If you pin something on Pinterest…..try it or make it!  Don’t just be a collector of pins!

·         Talk to people at the TCQ meeting!  You have a wealth of knowledge in that room every month.  If you have a question, chances are someone else does, too.  

·         Start a class of your own.  Ask a couple other people from the Guild to join you and sew together.  You’ll have fun, help each other and get something accomplished!

KITCHEN KORNER

SPRING ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

4 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus, divided

3 C chicken broth, divided

1 1/2 cups water

1 tablespoon butter

1 lg onion, chopped

2 cups uncooked Arborio rice or other medium-grain rice

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 cup grated fresh Parmigian cheese, divided

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

    Place 1 cup asparagus and 1 cup broth in a blender; puree until smooth. Combine puree, remaining 2 cups broth, and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup broth mixture; cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining puree mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total). Stir in remaining 3 cups asparagus; cook 2 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, cream, salt, and pepper. Transfer risotto to a bowl. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PRIMAVERA

1 spaghetti squash 

2 T olive oil 

1 onion, chopped 

1 large clove garlic, minced 

1 large zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces 

8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    Pierce the shell of the spaghetti squash with a fork and place on paper towel; cook in microwave on High for 12 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 and mushrooms in the hot oil until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking and stirring another 3 minutes. Stir the zucchini, tomatoes and basil into the mixture. Pour into small casserole, top with grated Parm and bake 8-10 min @ 375 to melt the cheese.

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:  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

Minutes from April:

Sarah welcomed guests and members to the meeting. Happy birthday was sung to members who had an April birthday. The secretary's report was accepted by Becky, Dot and the guild. Bev gave the treasure report and was accepted by Kim P.
and Janet. Sunshine report everyone doing ok no cards sent Mary Mahoney let members know there will be an Accucut workshop on July 22.  It will be a skill class and project class. Signup sheet at the May meeting.  Laura will teach the inpatients place mat class May 6. Let her know if you are planning to take the class so she'll have enough patterns.
Vicky gave a report on the Quilt Retreat and members who attended showed their quilts they started in class. Great time was had by everyone who attended. The Retreat Committee did a GREAT job again.  Barb gave info on the 25th Anniversary which will be May 8 and start at 6:00 with the pot luck. Table service and desert will be provided. Bring your own
drinks. Lots of fun and surprises so don't miss out.  The UFO for May is #5 projects in process so be sure and get it finished for
May. #3 UFO nearly finished is for the June meeting. Members who finished their April UFO received their $5 back.
Jeri showed the different steps to make easy flying geese without any fabric waste. Jeri passed out a worksheet for future reference for everyone.  Different members showed tools they used for quilting that can be bought at stores besides quilt shops.  The program ended with show and tell great quilts ladies.
See you May 8 at 6:00 for the 25th Anniversary pot luck.