July Neewsletter and June Minutes

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: July 9, 6:00 PM

Parkview Christian Church

1912 Burbank Road

JULY MEETING: Celebrate Summer Guild Picnic

Yeah! It is our annual guild picnic! We always have such a good time….whether it is rainy and WINDY, hot and muggy, or just plain beautiful outside. If you haven’t been to the picnic meeting in awhile, please plan to attend. We begin at 6:00 pm and we meet at the pavilion of the First Church of God, 1953 Akron Road. Please bring a covered dish to share, your own table setting, and 3 fat quarters of fabric. See you there!!!

TCQ WEBSITE! http://treecityquiltguild.blogspot.com/

LIBRARY QUILT DISPLAY

Ruth Bishop has again volunteered to spearhead the effort to display TCQ quilts at the main library. Just in time to advertise the quilt show! Please consider contributing a quilt for the display. Ruth would like quilts of all sizes. Anyone that made a “Black and White Plus One” quilt for the last show…..these would make a great addition to the window! The display will be in the window between July 10 – August 13. **Please do not contribute a quilt you want to put in the show!

Quilts can be brought to the picnic. Or, plan to get them to Ruth on July 10. Anyone that can help from 1 – 4 on July 10 setting up the display, please give Ruth a call.

WORKSHOPS and TRIPS

Saturday, September 15 Scrap Quilt with May Lou Nuzum

QUILT SHOW CHALLENGE

You still have time to take a piece of “road” fabric and create a portion of the tree city Lincoln Highway mural! See Barb Byler at the next meeting. Fabric is free….you must supply the creativity. Your quilt must be 18 X 24 with a ROAD running somewhere through the quilt. More details are available with the fabric. Join your fellow guild members in their Lincoln Highway Travels through Tree City Country!

ATTENDANCE

January 41, February 35, March 34, April 43, May 38,

CIVIL WAR

Did you know that we are in the Sesquicentennial commemoration of our country's Civil War? That's just a fancy way of saying it's been 150 years since the Civil War. This commemoration will last for 3 years. There are some very beautiful Civil War replica fabrics in the stores. Why not choose to make a quilt and learn about our country’s history at the same time? Visit a battle field, museum, or historic house. Learn something about Ohio’s role in the Civil War. Quilts and quilters played a part in the war whether they were sending quilts with their soldiers, sending quilts to the hospitals, using quilts as signals on the Underground Railroad, and I’m sure in other ways. This is a good time to contemplate our history and make a quilt in remembrance.

KITCHEN KORNER

How about a couple fun, fast summer recipes for the upcoming holiday?

DILLY CAULIFLOWER SALAD

2 heads cauliflower

4 oz. Dijon mustard

1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1T +/- dried dill weed

4 green onions chopped to include greens

salt/pepper

Break cauliflower into small florets and cook in boiling water 2-3 minutes. Immediately blanch in cold water. Combine all other ingredients. Whisk until creamy. Toss gently. Chill before serving. Garnish with fresh dill or fresh parsley

VEGGIE SALAD

1 can small red beans, rinsed and drained

1 can white shoepeg corn, drained

1 zucchini, chopped

1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

1 green or yellow bell pepper chopped

1 small red onion, chopped

3 green onions chopped, to include tops

1 can (3.8oz) sliced olives, drained

1 cup Catalina salad dressing

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar

1 1/2 cups Fritos

In large bowl combine all but cheese and Fritos. Mix well. Just before serving gently stir in cheese and Fritos. Enjoy!

LEMON LUSH

1 cup plus 2 T. flour
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Mix all together and press in 9x11 greased pan. Bake at 350* for 20 minutes. COOL.
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
4 oz. (of an 8 oz tub) Cool Whip
Mix together and spread over cooled crust.
3 - 4-serving size instant Lemon Pudding
3 cups milk
Beat together and spread over cheese mix. Spread remaining 4 oz. Cool Whip over all. Top with another 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Chill until firm. (serves 12)

TIP OF THE MONTH: Mini Quilts

Because miniature quilts take less time to make, it allows you to try more patterns! For mini quilts, use scaled-down versions of “regular” tools – small scissors, 28-mm rotary cutter, 6” square ruler, 6X9 cutting mat, and a wooden iron instead of a full-size iron.

Use small-scale prints or tone-on-tone fabrics with a tight weave. Fabrics that ravel easily or a bulky are best saved for other projects.

RAFFLE QUILT

TCQ will be displaying our raffle quilt and selling tickets at Buehler’s Milltown store on July 27 and 28 between 10 and 4. Do you have time to sell tickets for a few hours? Please contact Ruth Bishop. In the meantime….please remember to get your quilt show flyers out around the county! Every store we enter should be asked if we can display a flyer.

QUILT SHOW

Wow! It is right around the corner! *** Please remember to bring your registration sheets to the July picnic!!! Sarah Bistline will also have the sign up sheets for working the show. Members are needed to assist with setting up the poles on Wednesday between 4:30 and 7:00. Husbands and tall, strong sons are also welcome! Coincidently, this is the same time you are to bring your quilts in and drop them off. Judging will take place on Thursday beginning at 9:00 am. The committee will be assisting the judge and hanging the show all day. If you are available, please come help! Friday and Saturday members are need to work the show manning the admission table, watching the quilts in the show, etc. Please take a few moments before or after (J) the picnic to volunteer a few hours and help during the show.

Yard signs will be distributed at the picnic. This is a major source of advertising for the show. If you can put a sign at a busy intersection, please take one!

Are you finishing your quilts for the show? If it is too hot for you to be outside…take advantage of the air conditioning and SEW!

QUILT SERVICES

Quilting by the Mill, Sarah Bistline, 10368 Old Mill RD, 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 quilt top. Batting available. Do you want to quilt your own quilt top? Ask me about renting time on the Gamill premier.

Handcrafted by JR: Long arm quilting, machine embroidery. See my site on face book “Quilting by JR” Call 330-472-0473 or e-mail rawdon@ohio.net

Tree City Quilters Guild Officers 2012

President: Cassie Anderson Vice President: Jim Rawdon

Secretary: Janet McFarland Treasurer: Naomi Lance

Members at Large: Sarah Bistline and Gwen Hoover

Newsletter: Barbara Byler: Baquilter33@aol.com

TREE CITY QUILTERS GUILD

MEETING MINUTES June 11, 2012

Meeting was called to order by Cassie Anderson, President.

Thank you for refreshments to Mary Lou Nuzum, Laura Noletti and Cassie Anderson.

Newsletter info should be to Barb Byler by June 22^nd.

Committee reports:

Janet McFarland announced June birthdays.

July picnic – Mary Lou announced the picnic will be July 9 at 6PM at the Church of God on Akron Road. Bring a covered dish, table service and 3 fat quarters.

Laura Noletti gave an update on the 2013 Retreat and gave out flyers.

Quilt Show in August – Sarah reported that we sold around $300 worth of raffle tickets at the Dalton Quilt Show. Thank you to all who participated in selling those tickets at the show. Sign up sheets were circulated for food at the quilt show.

Ruth Bishop met with Pete Armstrong at the fairgrounds and he is offering to set up an area for quilts in the rotunda. General concensus was to use a wait and see approach.

Naomi Lance reported that the treasury has a balance of $1274.08

New Business:

Cassie received a phone call from a girl who attended the Dalton quilt show and was asking if we would set up a quilt to demonstrate quilting at the Ramseyer Pumpkin Farm in the fall. Janet will get more information from them.

Program – Mary Lou Nuzum gave a presentation titled “Bust your Stash”. She shared ideas and patterns for scrap quilts using up stash fabric. This is in preparation for her class on scrap quilts in September.

Show and tell

Refreshments

Meeting adjourned

Respectfully submitted,

Janet McFarland

June Newsletter and May Minutes

June Newsletter

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 11, 7:00 PM

Parkview Christian Church

1912 Burbank Road

JUNE MEETING: How To Reduce Your Stash

Do you have a box, basket, bag or drawer full of scraps leftover from your quilt projects? Are you frustrated trying to locate that piece of blue fabric that you know you have, somewhere? Do you go to the quilt store to buy more fabric because your scraps are just not usable? Organizing your scraps can be the solution you are looking for. June’s guild program will be “How to Reduce Your Stash.” Mary Lou Nuzum will talk about scrap quilts and suggest ways to organize your scraps so they are retrievable and ready for use. She will explain about precutting squares and triangles so when you find the time to sew, your fabric is ready and waiting for you. She will also feature four easy to cut and easy to sew blocks that make great scrap quilts. After hearing this presentation, you can begin leisurely cutting up some of your scraps over the summer so you can come to the Scrap Quilt workshop on Saturday, September 15 ready to make one or more of these quilts.

JUNE REFRESHMENTS: Brought to you by…..

Laura Nolletti, Cassie Anderson, and Mary Lou Nuzum. Thank you Ladies!

TCQ WEBSITE! http://treecityquiltguild.blogspot.com/

WORKSHOPS and TRIPS

Saturday, June 16 NQA Show, Columbus

Saturday, September 15 Scrap Quilt with May Lou Nuzum

QUILT SHOW CHALLENGE

You still have time to take a piece of “road” fabric and create a portion of the tree city Lincoln Highway mural! See Barb Byler at the next meeting. Fabric is free….you must supply the creativity. Your quilt must be 18 X 24 with a ROAD running somewhere through the quilt. More details are available with the fabric. Join your fellow guild members in their Lincoln Highway Travels through Tree City Country!

ATTENDANCE

January 41, February 35, March 34, April 43, May 38,

AMISH COUNTRY QUILT SHOW, BUCKEYE EVENTS

Tree City has been invited to have a booth at the upcoming Amish Country Quilt Show but we need your assistance to man the raffle ticket selling table. Time slots will be 10am – 12 noon, noon – 2:30, and 2:30 – 5 pm each day, June 7, 8, and 9. If you are willing to help sell tickets at the show, please call Janet at 330-262-8315. 2 people at each time slot would be great!! Anyone working at the booth will receive free admission to the show….now that’s a deal!

In addition to complimentary admission, the show committee has waived the intry fee for contest quilts and would be happy to accept any entries from our members in the quilt contest. If the members have quilts they would like to either show or enter into the contest at no charge, they can send Joyce an email or call toll-free at 800-249-3154. She needs to know the size and description of each quilt to include in the show information.

AVAILABLE FABRIC

Jeri recently was given information regarding fabric that needs to be cleaned out. A quilter has passed on and her husband would like to get rid of the fabric. If you are interested in finding out if he is selling or giving it away, his name is Steve and the number is 330-644-7804.

JULY PICNIC

Our guild picnic will be July 9 at 6 PM at the pavilion of the First Church of God at 1953 Akron Road. Please note that this is an hour earlier than usual. The theme will be “Celebrate Summer” so plan to have a fun evening eating, chatting and playing with other guild members. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish to share, table setting, and three fat quarters of fabric. Because of the outside venue, show and tell will be limited. If you have something that must be mailed or given away right after the picnic, please bring that to share. Otherwise, please hold show and tell for our August meeting. There is no challenge at this summer’s picnic because we hope all guild members will be busy finishing projects for the August quilt show, just food and fun. Plan to attend.

KITCHEN KORNER

SWEET POTATO SALAD

3-4 lbs sweet potatoes

Peel and cube. Cook in boiling, salted water until just fork-tender. Drain and cool somewhat.

Dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil

3T rice wine vinegar

salt/pepper

zest + juice from 1 small orange

2-3T pesto sauce (optional)

3 scallions, sliced thin diagonally

Pour all dressing ingredients in shaker and shake well. Gently toss into potatoes. Chill until ready to serve.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES

2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed

1/4 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup black olives, halved

1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

2 green onions, chopped to include greens

2T rice wine vinegar

1T chopped fresh oregano

salt/pepper

Cook green beans in large pot of salted, boiling water about 5-7 minutes until crisp/tender. Immediately drain and immerse in ice water. Drain and place back in pot.

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium. Saute garlic for 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat and stir in all but feta cheese. Toss with beans. Pour beans with dressing into serving bowl and sprinkle feta over all. Chill 3 hours before serving.

TIP OF THE MONTH: Choosing fabrics

Let the basic design suggest colors, then search your stash for fabrics in the widest value range of those colors that can be pulled together. Don’t work too hard to match fabrics. Be a little bit spontaneous in choosing fabrics and have fun.

QUILT SERVICES

Quilting by the Mill, Sarah Bistline, 10368 Old Mill RD, 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 quilt top. Batting available. Do you want to quilt your own quilt top? Ask me about renting time on the Gamill premier.

Handcrafted by JR: Long arm quilting, machine embroidery. See my site on face book “Quilting by JR” Call 330-472-0473 or e-mail rawdon@ohio.net

Tree City Quilters Guild Officers 2012

President: Cassie Anderson Vice President: Jim Rawdon

Secretary: Janet McFarland Treasurer: Naomi Lance

Members at Large: Sarah Bistline and Gwen Hoover

Newsletter: Barbara Byler: Baquilter33@aol.com

TREE CITY QUILTERS GUILD MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2012

President Cassie Anderson called the meeting to order and welcomed guest Denise Mueller.

Thank you for refreshments to Barb Nemeth, Wilma McCurdy and Naomi Lance.

Newsletter info should be to Barb Byler by May 22.

It was suggested that meeting attendance be printed in the newsletter.

No trivia game this month – 2 next month.

Minutes from April approved as in the newsletter.

Treasurer reported balance of $662.58

Committee reports:

Jane Richardson announced May birthdays

Fair Board Meeting --- Ruth Bishop and Mable Stocker met with Pete Armstong and Ron Borton at Buss Hall. They expressed our desire to be able to do demos in that building. Also looked at the possibility of having quilts displayed in the Grange Rotunda. If that was done fair board would want someone there 10A-10P to keep an eye on the quilts. Group discussion about the committement and also the separation of quilts from Buss Hall. Mable suggested that we leave things as is. The fair committee knows what we want. We will wait and see how they work it out.

Mary Lou Nuzum stated picnic will be July 9^th at 6PM. Celebrate Summer. Bring a covered dish, table service and 3 fat quarters. There will be no challenge this year.

Janice reported that brochures will be made available soon for the upcoming 2013 Retreat.

There is a sheet on the back table to sign up for food at the quilt show in August. Mabel has raffle tickets available. Janet reported that she is having trouble making connection and receiving response from the Dalton Quilt Show regarding setting up there to sell raffle tickets. She will keep trying.

Sally reported that there will be one more heart block to swap next month.

Dorothy Pearson reported that MCC tie day went well and that there were 9 in attendance. She asked for volunteers to make the 2013 baby quilts for the first babies. Jane Richardson will do the boy quilt and Jeri Fickes will do the girl. Mary Lou Nuzum will make the labels. Dorothy asked that they be completed by the November meeting.

Nancy Danby’s Pursonality workshop will be rescheduled in the fall.

An auction was held. The guild profited over $450. A good time was had by all. Thanks to Vicki Hartzler for being the auctioneer.

Meeting adjourned. Refreshments were served.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet McFarland, secretary

May newsletter and April Minutes

Tree City Quilters 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 14, 6;30 PM Parkview Christian Church 1912 Burbank Road MAY MEETING: 50/50 AUCTION **Please note the earlier starting time! Please bring up to five items at 6:30 on Monday, May 14 so there is time to organize the auction tables. Viewing will begin at 6:45!! Tape a 3X5 card on your donation including the description, yardage, and name. If you are donating your items, please write “DONATE” on the card Remember to wear your name tag Bring cash to spend If no one bids on your items, please remember to take them home with you! If you want to donate your items, the Guild treasury thanks you. Bring bags to carry your new treasures home with you There will be a short business meeting before the fun begins including Show and Tell MAY REFRESHMENTS: Brought to you by….. Barb Nemeth, Naomi Lance, and Wilma McCurdy. Thank you ladies! REMINDER: May is our 50/50 Auction Proceeds form the sale of auction items will be split between the owner and the guild. That is where the 50/50 name comes form….everyone is a winner! Baskets of sewing/quilt goodies make great auction items! See if you can pull together several items to make up a themed basket. There are several requests from the committee members listed above regarding your auction items. Please come and enjoy the evening!

TCQ WEBSITE! http://treecityquiltguild.blogspot.com/

WORKSHOPS and TRIPS
Saturday, May 19 PURSE –o-nality with Nancy Danby
Saturday, June 16 NQA Show, Columbus
Saturday, September 15 Scrap Quilt with May Lou Nuzum

QUILT SHOW CHALLENGE You still have time to take a piece of “road” fabric and create a portion of the tree city Lincoln Highway mural! See Barb Byler at the next meeting. Fabric is free….you must supply the creativity. Your quilt must be 18 X 24 with a ROAD running somewhere through the quilt. More details are available with the fabric. Join your fellow guild members in their Lincoln Highway Travels through Tree City Country!

MCC TIE DAY MCC Tie Day is Wednesday, May 9. If you would like to car pool, please meet at the church. Cars will leave at 9:00. Lunch will be provided. Dorothy Pearson is asking that you let her know by May 2 if you will be attending.

SENDING SUNSHINE…… Helen would appreciate cards. She does not have a phone in her room. Helen’s address: c/o Glendora Nursing Home 1552 N. Honeytown Rd. Room #13 Wooster, OH 44691

KITCHEN KORNER Here are a couple recipes for a lovely spring week.

VEGGIE SALAD 1 can kidney beans or small red beans, rinsed & drained 1 can white shoepeg corn, drained 1 zucchini, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 6 green onions, chopped 1 can (3.8oz) sliced black olives, drained 1 cup Catalina salad dressing 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 1½ cups Fritos In large bowl combine all but cheese and chips. Mix well, toss gently with cheese and chips and serve immediately.

  SUPER-EASY PIE CRUST 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup milk Mix flour and salt together. Pour milk and oil into one measuring cup, do not stir, and add all at once to flour. Stir with fork until mixed, and shape into 2 flat balls. Roll out each between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Before placing in the pie pan I lift off waxed paper from one side of crust. This allows paper to come off more easily when crust is in place. Gently replace paper and flip crust. Remove second side, then using the waxed paper for support, gently position crust in pie pan, carefully removing remaining waxed paper. Repeat with crust top.

STRAWBERRY GLAZE PIE 8T cornstarch 2 c. water dash salt 2 c. sugar Cook over med-high heat, stirring constantly, until quite thick. Add 1 box strawberry jello and stir well. Let cool then add 3 cups cleaned berries. Place in baked pie shell. Serve chilled with whipped cream.

FAVORITE CHICKEN 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 4 green onions, chopped 1 can mushrooms, drained 1/4 cup bottled roasted red peppers, diced 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a 9x13" baking dish or pan with foil, spray foil with non-stick spray. Measure 1/4 cup mustard in a glass cup measure, add teriyaki sauce to make 1/2 cup total. Stir to blend and pour mixture over chicken in pan. Sprinkle with mushrooms, onions and red pepper. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes; remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese; bake for 10 more minutes or until chicken is done

TIP OF THE MONTH: Use threads of different colors in the needles and bobbin. Then if your seam pulls or bunches, it’s easy to determine if the tension problem lies with the top or bottom thread. Regarding design: if your design is for a more formal quilt, use a crisp contrast. If you are sewing a cuddle-up quilt, use fabrics with less contrast.

QUILT SERVICES Quilting by the Mill, Sarah Bistline, 10368 Old Mill RD, 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 quilt top. Batting available. Do you want to quilt your own quilt top? Ask me about renting time on the Gamill premier.

Handcrafted by JR: Long arm quilting, machine embroidery. See my site on face book “Quilting by JR” Call 330-472-0473 or e-mail rawdon@ohio.net

Plastic Canvas by Donna; I make cube shaped plastic canvas tissue box covers for most occasions and designs for same. Designs include some for babies and have a number of quilt designs - Ohio star, log cabin, bow tie, etc. I also make flannel baby receiving blankets in sizes ranging from 40-42" x 45-50". For more information call Donna Williams at (330)264-8802.

Tree City Quilters Guild Officers 2012
President: Cassie Anderson
Vice President: Jim Rawdon
Secretary: Janet McFarland
Treasurer: Naomi Lance
Members at Large: Sarah Bistline and Gwen Hoover
Newsletter: Barbara Byler: Baquilter33@aol.com


TREE CITY QUILTERS GUILD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 9, 2012 President Cassie Anderson opened the meeting and welcomed guests Kathy Gerber, Allison Schmidt and also Debi and Dennis Moffit from Somewhere Sewing. Thank you for refreshments to Mary Green, Vicky Hartzler and Janet McFarland.

Barb Byler is requesting newsletter articles by April 22nd. Cassie challenged members to sit in a different place each month to become more acquainted with fellow members. Thank you letter was read from the Womens Pavilion at Wooster Community Hospital for quilts they received. Minutes from March meeting stand approved as they appeared in the newsletter. Treasurer Namoi Lance reported balance of $1188.05

Naomi presented a book review of Favorite Recipes from Quilters. There were many local contributors to this book.

Committee reports: Janet announced this months birthdays Ruth Bishop reported that she talked to Pete Armstrong at the fairgrounds and was told that next month we can go look at Buss Hall in regards to space for the quilt display at the fair. She also reported that Pete said we can use the outdoor trailing sign at the fairgrounds to advertise our quilt show for one week. We will also be permitted to use the one at the Community & Savings Bank. Jolene Rehm and Jeri Fickes announced that the building will be open at 8:30 for the upcoming class on One Block Wonders on April 14th.

Quilt Show updates Flyers and bookmarks were made available to begin advertising. Barb Byler distributed more challenge fabric. We will have a table set up at Buehlers July 27 & 28 to advertise. Mable has more raffle tickets available.

Sally Kitchen announced that 17 members are participating in the Heart Block Swap.

Dorothy Pearson encouraged members to participate in the MCC tie day to help tie quilts. We can car pool from the church leaving at 9AM on May 9th .

Nancy Danby will teach a purse workshop on May 19th – sign up sheet circulated.

Laura Noletti reminded members of the auction at our next meeting. Each member can bring 5 items. Attach a 3 x 5 card with name and description of item. If not sold you must take it home. Bring case to simplify bookkeeping. Arrive by 6:30 and we can view items by 6:45. Cassie suggested we limit show and tell at the next meeting due to the auction.

Debi Moffit from Somewhere Sewing gave a lively, entertaining and informative presentation on her favorite tips and tools for quilting. She distributed discount tokens to each member to be used at her store in Millersburg. Her presentation was very well received. Rose Marie Baab was winner of the trivia question.

Meeting adjourned. Refreshments were served.

Respectfully submitted, Janet McFarland

April Newsletter and March Minutes

Tree City Quilters

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: April 9, 7:00 PM
Parkview Christian Church
1912 Burbank Road


APRIL MEETING: What’s New for Quilters

Deb Moffet from Somewhere in Time will be our guest speaker this evening. Come and see all the new gadgets for our favorite hobby!

APRIL REFRESHMENTS: Brought to you by…..

Vicky Hartzler, Mary Green, Janet McFarland

REMINDER: May is our 50/50 Auction

Proceeds form the sale of auction items will be split between the owner and the guild. That is where the 50/50 name comes form….everyone is a winner! If you would like to be on the suction committee, please contact Cassie. Baskets of sewing/quilt goodies make great auction items! See if you can pull together several items to make up a themed basket.

TCQ WEBSITE! http://treecityquiltguild.blogspot.com/

WORKSHOPS and TRIPS

Saturday, April 14 One block Wonder with Jeri Fickes

Saturday, May 19 PURSE –o-nality with Nancy Danby

Saturday, June 16 NQA Show, Columbus

UFO Day

Sarah Bistline has opened The Mill House up for a UFO day on Friday, April 6. there is no charge. Bring your projects, lunch, a snack to share. The day will begin around 10.

MCC TIE DAY

On May 9 anyone interested in helping to tie quilts please meet at the church. Any questions, please contact Dorothy Pearson.

HEART SWAP BLOCKS

5 heart blocks are needed for the swap this month. Sally will have the sign up at the registration table.

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS:

Kevin Horst has a new email address: Kevin.horst@artiflexmfg.com

Please make the change in your membership booklet.

KITCHEN KORNER

SOUR CREAM CHICKEN BAKE

1 cup sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup white wine
1 pkg dry golden onion soup mix
1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
In medium bowl mix together first 4 ingredients. Place chicken breasts in casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Top with mushrooms and pour mixed ingredients over all. Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 1 hour. Top with cheese and bake 10 more minutes. Serve with rice or noodles

REUBEN PIZZA

1 Boboli ready-to-use pizza crust
1-1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, squeezed dry
1-2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 lb thinly sliced corned beef, chopped
3/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
Spread dressing across pizza crust. Top with sauerkraut, corned beef and cheese. Bake in 400* oven 20 min or until golden and bubbly.

With this unseasonably warm weather, get your gardens ready but be very careful about planting too early. This is still Ohio and a freeze could still come! I have my herbs started inside just waiting for some yummy vegetables to cook with this summer!

TIP OF THE MONTH: Try new ideas, tools, and techniques to stay updated in the craft!

Sew Very Smooth: many of you will remember or already use the trick Shirley Stutz taught: cut a ¼ thick strip of masking tape about 6inches long and tape it along your machine. Use this edge when sewing as an edge for your fabric. This keeps all your seams uniform, helps us not to strain our older eyes, and keeps chaining moving right along. WELL, BIG NEWS!! A very enterprising woman has now manufactured a product called sew very smooth. It is a white piece of plastic that is sticky on one side. Place it down with the edge where you want it, push down and it is stuck in place for you to use as an edge. The best thin about it? You can pull it up and re-position it hundreds of times! When it no longer sticks, it is washable! Comes in lengths ranging from 2 inches to 18 inches.(?) Check out the web site: www.sewverysmooth.com

Second, have you heard of the “Edge Perfect Blade”? this is a new rotary blade for anyone that likes to embellish with a blanket stitch, ribbon, beads, anything! This blade cuts a dotted line for you to then fill with ribbon, embroidery thread, etc. It is way cool and not very expensive! Check it out: www.edgeperfectblade.com

NEW MEMBER: Carol Remington

Did everyone get Carol’s information for their booklet? Address is 200 Payne Street, Shreve, Ohio 44676. carolremington01@gmail.com

330-789-1218 home

330-276-5172 cell

QUILT SERVICES

Quilting by the Mill, Sarah Bistline, 10368 Old Mill RD, 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 quilt top. Batting available. Do you want to quilt your own quilt top? Ask me about renting time on the Gamill premier.

Handcrafted by JR: Long arm quilting, machine embroidery. See my site on face book “Quilting by JR” Call 330-472-0473 or e-mail rawdon@ohio.net

Plastic Canvas by Donna; I make cube shaped plastic canvas tissue box covers for most occasions and designs for same. Designs include some for babies and have a number of quilt designs - Ohio star, log cabin, bow tie, etc. I also make flannel baby receiving blankets in sizes ranging from 40-42" x 45-50". For more information call Donna Williams at (330)264-8802.

Tree City Quilters Guild Officers 2012

President: Cassie Anderson
Vice President: Jim Rawdon
Secretary: Janet McFarland
Treasurer: Naomi Lance
Members at Large: Sarah Bistline and Gwen Hoover
Newsletter: Barbara Byler: Baquilter33@aol.com

TREE CITY QUILTERS GUILD

MEETING MINUTES - March 12, 2012

President Cassie Anderson called the meeting to order. One guest, Dee Hart was introduced. Dee will the the judge at our quilt show in August. Dorothy Pearson, Jolene Rehm and Gwen Hoover were thanked for tonight’s refreshments.

Barb Byler requested newsletter info to be to her by March 22.

Book review presented by Janet McFarland. She shared information from a book called “A People and Their Quilts” . It was based on interviews of quilters in the Appalachian mountains.

February minutes were approved as they appeared in the newsletter.

Treasurer Naomi Lance reported an ending balance of $1303.05.

Committee Reports:

Sarah McKee announced the March birthdays.

Ruth Bishop reported there were no updates to the fair board requests.

Jolene and Jeri gave an update on upcoming One Block Wonder class and passed around the sign up sheet.

Sara Bistline will be able to get the and ruler for the class. Cost of book is $18.10 and the ruler $19.17. Indicate request for those on sign-up sheet.

Nancy Danby will hold a purse workshop on May 19th – sign up list circulated.

No updates on 2013 retreat.

Sarah announced that she holds a sewing day at the Mill House every 1st Friday of the month. Anyone can attend – she has 6 available sewing machines or you can bring your own.

New Business:

Dorothy Pearson announced there will be a MCC tie day on May 9th. We can car pool from the church leaving there at 9:30AM. Stay as long as you like and help tie quilts for MCC. Lunch furnished.

Sign up sheet circulated for Expo Center Sewing and Quilt Expo March 30th.

April meeting presentation will be made by Debi Moffet from Somewhere Sewing. Everyone in attendance will receive a discount coupon for her store.

Tickets for quilt raffle are available tonight – get them from Mabel Stocker.

Jim Rawdon distributed new NEOROC membership cards.

Cassie reminded of the auction in May and asked for volunteers for recorders. We need 3-4. Items for the auction can be anything pertaining to sewing. Proceeds will be split 50/50 with the guild or you can donate all to the guild.

Program:

Dee Hart talked about what the judge looks for and we did some practice judging with her.

Sally Kitchen reviewed the heart block swap information.

Naomi Lance was winner of the trivia question.

Refreshments

Respectfully submitted,

Janet McFarland

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March Newsletter and February Minutes

Tree City Quilters

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: March 12, 7:00 PM
Parkview Christian Church

1912 Burbank Road



MARCH MEETING: Quilt Show Preparations



MARCH REFRESHMENTS: Brought to you by…..

Dorothy Pearson, Gwen Hoover, and Jolene Rehm



REMINDER: August 50/50 auction

Proceeds form the sale of auction items will be split between the owner and the guild. That is where the 50/50 name comes form….everyone is a winner! If you would like to be on the suction committee, please contact Cassie. Baskets of sewing/quilt goodies make great auction items! See if you can pull together several items to make up a themed basket.



TWO REQUESTS TO ALL:

Some of our members are experiencing allergic reactions to heavy scents during our meetings. Please consider reducing or not using a scent due to other’s sensitivity.



If you happen to see a meeting notice regarding TCQuilters in the paper, could you please clip it out and bring it in to Janet? She would appreciate your help very much!



TCQ WEBSITE! http://treecityquiltguild.blogspot.com/



WORKSHOPS and TRIPS

Next workshop will be the One Block Wonder with Jeri Fickes on Saturday, April 14.

Trip: the Sewing and Quilt Expo Friday March 30. sign up at the March meeting. We will carpool.



KITCHEN KORNER

From Cassie: In a large heavy duty plastic zip lock bag mix one package ANGEL FOOD CAKE mix and one package ANY OTHER REGULAR CAKE MIX (not angel food). Squish it together with your hands. Take out 3 tablespoons of mix, place in small glass bowl (1 cup at least). Add 2 tablespoons water and mix with a whisk. Do not grease bowl. Put into microwave for ONE minute. Remove using pot holder and invert over serving plate. Let cool before eating. (we didn't and got burned). Can be served with fruit, whip cream or is fine just plain. I used a milk chocolate regular cake mix and the smell drove the kids wild. The recipe is known as 3, 2, 1 wonder. It is just right when you want just a little something sweet.



Corn & Bean tortilla Casserole

1 pkg. 12 corn tortillas

1 c shredded cheddar cheese

1 onion rough chopped

12 oz pkg frozen corn

1 cup matchstick carrots

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

8 oz fat free ricotta cheese

4 oz fat free yogurt

2 cans green enchilada sauce

In 9X13 pan, pour enough enchilada sauce to coat the bottom. Quarter 4 of the corn tortillas and lay them out over the bottom of the pan, on top of the sauce. In separate bowl, mix together corn, beans, onions and carrots. Spread half of this veggie mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle this with 1/3 cup of shredded cheese. Mix ricotta and yogurt together and spread half over the casserole. Repeat with more quartered tortillas, the rest of the can of enchilada sauce, the rest of the veggies, 1/3 cup shredded cheese and then the rest of the ricotta mixture. Top with remaining 4 tortillas quartered and remaining shredded cheese. Pour half the second can of enchilada sauce (or salsa of your choice) over all. Cover with foil sprayed with Pam and bake at 400* for this, you can sauté burger or shredded chicken and mix with taco seasoning, then layer it on top of each of the first 2 layers of tortillas.

CHEESY RICE CASSEROLE

2 1/2 C cooked brown rice
3 green onions, chopped
1 C lowfat cottage cheese
1 tsp dillweed
1/4 C Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/2 C Lowfat Milk
Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Pour into a lightly greased casserole. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.



TIP OF THE MONTH:

A magnet kept near your sewing machine helps with locating dropped pins before your feet find them!



ONE BLOCK WONDER WORKSHOP

Sarah Bistline has graciously consented to order the books and rulers needed for this class. Jeri will have a sign up list ready at the meeting. Anyone interested in purchasing these supplies should be on the list and paid by April 1.



BYLAWS AMENDMENT, MARCH 2007

To be clipped out and added to your 2012 Membership booklet:

Under Article XI:



Section B. These bylaws were patterned after the resource Robert’s Rules of Order, and this book shall serve as the official reference guide when dealing with the workings of this organization. Any proposed amendment to the Bylaws must be in line with the guidelines contained in the most current edition. Also, any confusion and/or disagreements that may arise during the running of this organization shall be clarified or settled according to the guidelines in Robert’s rules of Order.



Under Article III – Membership:



Section A. Each member shall complete an information form and pay appropriate dues to the treasurer.



Article IV – Annual Dues:

Section A. Membership dues will be $15.00 per year payable by the first meeting in January in order to be included in the directory. Dues are nonrefundable.



Article V – Officers and Members-at-large



Section B. The officers and members-at-large shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws:



Section E. Members-at-large shall represent the concerns of the membership and assist the President.



These were all changes and amendments made to our TCQ bylaws in 2006 and 2007. Each and every one of us should be concerned with being knowledgeable of our Bylaws. Please clip and paste these changes to the bylaws into your 2012 booklet.







QUILT SERVICES

Quilting by the Mill, Sarah Bistline, 10368 Old Mill RD, 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 quilt top. Batting available. Do you want to quilt your own quilt top? Ask me about renting time on the Gamill premier.



Handcrafted by JR: Long arm quilting, machine embroidery. See my site on face book “Quilting by JR” Call 330-472-0473 or e-mail rawdon@ohio.net



Plastic Canvas by Donna; I make cube shaped plastic canvas tissue box covers for most occasions and designs for same. Designs include some for babies and have a number of quilt designs - Ohio star, log cabin, bow tie, etc. I also make flannel baby receiving blankets in sizes ranging from 40-42" x 45-50". For more information call Donna Williams at (330)264-8802.



Tree City Quilters Guild Officers 2012

President: Cassie Anderson Vice President: Jim Rawdon

Secretary: Janet McFarland Treasurer: Naomi Lance

Members at Large: Sarah Bistline and Gwen Hoover

Newsletter: Barbara Byler: Baquilter33@aol.com















TREE CITY QUILTERS GUILD FEBRUARY MEETING MINUTES



President Cassie Anderson called the meeting to order. Two guests were present. Laura Noletti’s daughter-in-law Jessica and Mabel Stocker’s sister Carol. Cassie thanked the refreshment committee Jane Richardson, Danette Ferriman and Jeri Fickes.



Barb Byler is requesting newsletter information to be to her by February 22.



Four upcoming events were mentioned. Garage sale in Brimfield, application forms on table. Amish Country Quilt Show in Dalton June 7-9. Sewing Expo at the IX Center in Cleveland March 21. Mrs. Millers Mini Shop Hop in Charm March 23 & 24.



Book Review presented by Sally Kitchen. She shared information and pattern ideas from Folk Quilt Applique.



Janet made correction to January minutes adding the last name Ralston to our guest from NEORQC.



Treasurer Naomi Lance reported a balance of $1427.49.



Committee Reports:

Ruth Bishop and Mable Stocker attended the fair board meeting and presented our requests to them for more space in the Buss Building. They reported that the board was respectful and listened to their ideas, but they had no questions. It is not clear if any progress was made. The board will meet again in April to go thru the building. Guild members are encouraged to attend.



Jane Richardson will conduct a workshop on a reversible table runner Feb. 25 from 9-3 at the Church building.



Barb Byler will place by-laws correction in the next newsletter



Vicky Hartzler gave a presentation on the Retreat for 2012. The committee is looking for a less expensive option. There was discussion of responses to the survey from the last retreat. We need more participants. The instructors for the next retreat will be Janet Andrews and Judy Smith. There can be a maximum of 35 people. The date will be April 5-6-7, 2013. Vicky made a motion that the guild subsidize the retreat up to $2000. Laura Nolletti seconded the motion. After discussion a vote was taken and majority ruled. Motion passed. Ruth Bishop questioned the benefit of the retreat to the guild since not very many participated. Laura Nolletti commented that everyone had the same opportunity to attend but some chose not to.



Sara Bistline gave a presentation on our upcoming quilt show. August 10&11, 2012. The name of the quilt show will be JOYFUL QUILTS. She passed around ballots for a vote on the wording on quilt raffle tickets. It was a yes or no vote that the tickets will not state where the proceeds are going. Just the quilt show name, date of show and drawing date for the raffle. Yes votes were in the majority.

There will be a boutique where members can sell items. 10% of the sale will go the guild treasury.

There will be a challenge “Lincoln Highway Runs through Tree City Country”

Each member was given a fat eighth of black fabric to be used for the road and asked to create a scene from anywhere along the route to hang at our quilt show.



New Business:

Ruth Bishop has had a request from the library to put up another display. She asked for items to add to the display and said she would take charge of it again.

It was decided we should have a table at the Dalton Quilt Show in June where we can display our raffle quilt and sell tickets. Janet McFarland to call and find out about that.



Cassie reminded us about the auction in May and asked for volunteers for recorders. We will need 3 or 4 plus our treasurer.



Program: Sally Kitchen presented a variety of heart shaped blocks and has put together a heart block swap. A sign up sheet was passed around. However many sign up will be responsible to make that many 6 ½” quilt blocks with a pink/red heart on white background.



Janet McFarland was winner of this month’s trivia question.



Show and Tell



Refreshments



Respectfully submitted,

Janet McFarland

February Newsletter

Tree City Quilters

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, 7:00 PM
Parkview Christian Church
1912 Burbank Road

FEBRUARY MEETING: Hearts Afire

Everyone has been asked to wear red! Sally Kitchen & Cassie Anderson will present this month’s program which will be examples, ideas, and directions for projects.

REMINDER: 50/50 auction

Don’t forget to start setting aside items for the auction coming in April.

NEW MEMBERS

Please add the following two new members to your booklets.

Lois Murphy: 616 S. Main Street Apt. D-7, Shreve, Ohio 44676, 330-789-1009

Kevin Horst: 3202 W. Old Lincoln Way Wooster, Ohio 44691, 330-749-2674,

QUILTING SALE:

It's by Anna - Long arm Quilting
Announcing a 25% OFF Quilting Sale for February 1 through March 31. Feel free to pass this information on to others. If you have questions, please email or phone; Anna W Bachtel, 330.833.1156
annawb@sssnet.com
www.annawb.com

TCQ WEBSITE! http://treecityquiltguild.blogspot.com/

FREE QUILT PATTERNS

http://www.with-heart-and-hands.com/2007/10/free-quilting-patterns.html

Check this site out!!

WORKSHOPS

February 25: Jane Richardson will be teaching a reversible table runner. The workshop will be held at Parkview Christian Church from 9am to 3pm. Cost is $5. Sign up at this month’s meeting.

March 2 & 3; Barry Jolliff’s Workshops: Friday evening form 7 – 9 will be the Snippets Wreath and the Seamless Pillowcase, $15. Saturday will be a queen size Stack & Whack, $25. Please contact Barry for registration information and space availability.

KITCHEN KORNER

Pecan Topped Baked White Fish

2 – 4 fish fillets

3 Tbl butter + 3-4 Tbl olive oil

1 stalk celery, chopped fine

1 small onion, chopped fine

4 oz. fresh mushrooms, chopped

¼ cup finely chopped carrot

Salt & pepper

¾ cupped chopped pecans

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 Tbl paprika

In casserole dish melt butter with olive oil in microwave until just melted. Stir together. Add chopped celery, onion, mushrooms and carrots. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss all together to coat all the vegetables. Add fish fillets or steaks and carefully turn to cover with butter/veggie mixture. Top the prepared fish with chopped pecans and sprinkle evenly with cayenne and paprika. Cover, leaving 2 vents (I placed the lid on askew) and bake at 350* for 20-30 minutes, depending on thickness of the fish. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SPREAD ~

2 - 12oz jars roasted red peppers, do not discard liquid

6 oz goat cheese

1/2 cup pine nuts (I used half pumpkin seeds and half sunflower seeds)

1 cup chopped escarole or spinach or fresh basil (depends on season and availability)

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

On cookie sheet, toss together seeds or nuts and about 1T Parmesan. Toast lightly. In baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, make two layers of roasted red peppers (cut into small strips), then escarole or basil, then seeds or nuts, then goat cheese. Drizzle liquid remaining in ONE of the roasted red pepper jars over all, then top with remaining grated Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375* for 10-12 minutes. You can garnish all with chopped tomatoes and chopped black olives. Serve with crackers or crusty bread.

EASY BEEF STROGANOFF

1 ½ lbs lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup skim milk
3T flour
½ cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup white wine
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ tsp oregano
In large skillet sauté ground beef and onion. Drain. In small saucepan thicken milk with flour, stirring constantly over medium heat. Add cheese, wine, mushrooms, oregano, plus salt and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth and add to meat mixture. Heat through and serve over cooked noodles or rice.

FAVORITE CHICKEN

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
4 green onions, chopped
1 can mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup bottled roasted red peppers, diced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a 9x13 baking dish or pan with foil, spray foil with non-stick spray. Measure 1/4 cup mustard in a glass cup measure, add teriyaki sauce to make 1/2 cup total. Stir to blend and pour mixture over chicken in pan. Sprinkle with mushrooms, onions and red pepper. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes; remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese; bake for 10 more minutes or until chicken is done.



TIP OF THE MONTH:

Carrying a 3 X 5 card in your purse or wallet with handy information can save you time and frustration. One piece of information I regularly carry with me are common quilt sizes.

Bed Size (mattress) Comforter Coverlet/Bedspread

Twin (38x75) 66” x 89” 80” x 108”

Long Twin (38x80) 66” x 94” 80” x113”

Double (54 x 75) 82” x 89” 96” x 108”

Long Double (54x80) 82” x 94” 96” x 113”

Queen (60x80) 88” x 94” 102” x 113”

King (76x80) 104” x 94” 118” x 113”

California King (72x84) 100” x 98” 114” x 117”

Comforter dimensions include a 14” drop on the sides and bottom without extra for the pillow tuck. A comforter is designed for use with a dust ruffle and pillow shams.

Coverlet/Bedspread dimensions include a 21” drop on the sides and bottom and 12 “ for the pillow tuck.

Moderate to heavy quilting may shrink a quilt 1 – 3 inches. Consider this shrinkage when planning your finished size.

QUILT SERVICES

Quilting by the Mill, Sarah Bistline, 10368 Old Mill RD, 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 quilt top. Batting available. Do you want to quilt your own quilt top? Ask me about renting time on the Gamill premier.

Handcrafted by JR: Long arm quilting, machine embroidery. See my site on face book “Quilting by JR” Call 330-472-0473 or e-mail rawdon@ohio.net

Plastic Canvas by Donna; I make cube shaped plastic canvas tissue box covers for most occasions and designs for same. Designs include some for babies and have a number of quilt designs - Ohio star, log cabin, bow tie, etc. I also make flannel baby receiving blankets in sizes ranging from 40-42" x 45-50". For more information call Donna Williams at (330)264-8802.

Tree City Quilters Guild Officers 2012

President: Cassie Anderson
Vice President: Jim Rawdon
Secretary: Janet McFarland
Treasurer: Naomi Lance
Members at Large: Sarah Bistline and Gwen Hoover

Newsletter: Barbara Byler: Baquilter33@aol.com

January Minutes

January Minutes

Meeting was called to order by President Cassie Anderson.

Our guild has been selected by NEORC to be featured on their website. Marie______________from NEOROC was in attendance to observe and take photos for the website.

Cassie explained a trivia game that will be held each month. There will be a question at the sign up table. Each person writes the answer on a piece of paper and a name will be drawn from all the correct answers.

Thank you card read from Ruth Bishop, Quilter of the Year for 2011.

Thanks to Barb Byler and Vicky Hartzler for compiling this years' Membership Booklet. By Laws were included this year and there are some changes to be made. They will work on locating current bylaws and if/when located will update everyone's booklet.

One change to meeting programs - Rose Marie's program on Cultural Influences in Quilting will be August 13 and the auction will take place on May 14. Further discussion of the auction will be held next meeting to decide on distribution of auction money.

Cassie explained the planned monthly book review. A sign up sheet was circulated for a 3-4 minute book review presentation on any kind of book about quilting. Can be a novel, instruction book or anything that pertains to quilting.

No old business.

Committee Reports

Treasurer current balance $1646.89
Community projects - first baby of the year quilts were delivered. Thank you to Gwen and Dorothy for making those quilts.
Workshops - there will be a reversible table runner workshop on February 25 at the Church from
9AM - 3PM taught by Jane Richardson. Cost $5. Sign up sheet circulated.
Quilt Show August 10& 11
Sara Bistline reported that the committee met in December. She went over the categories for judging. There will be a quilters boutique. There will also be vendors. We will be presented with a challenge at next meeting. Each will receive 1/8 yd. of fabric to create an 18 X 24 piece for "Lincoln Highway runs thru Tree City Country". More details to follow.

New Business

Mable Stocker was appointed as historian for the guild. She is collecting materials and will get them into a scrapbook for members to enjoy. It was suggested that the scrapbook be displayed at the quilt show in August.

Discussion of a buy/sell section to be included in the newsletter. Tabled until next meeting.

PROGRAM

"What's on a Label" was presented by Sally Kitchen with much interaction from members.
Jolene Rehm and Jeri Fickes talked about choosing fabric for the One Block Wonder. They will conduct a workshop on April 14 (changed from date shown in membership booklet)

Naomi Lance was the winner of the trivia game.

Meeting adjourned.

Refreshments were furnished by Pat Hall, Sue Jusli and Sally Kitchen and were enjoyed by all.

Respectfully submitted, Janet McFarland, Secretary

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