Hill ‘N Hollow Newsletter
May 2010
Volume 26, Issue 5
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Don't Forget: No Pins Needles or Gum are allowed in the Family Life Center. Be courteous - Turn Off your cell phones during the meeting.
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Day Meeting: May 14, Grace Grame, “Junque Art”
Night Meeting: May 10, Barb Magnuson, “Flowers and Other Good Things”
Refreshments: Joyce Pavol, Mary Bouras, Suzanne McFarland, Judy Jensen, ZoeAnn Gruber
Fat Quarter: ‘Latte and cream’. Don’t forget your ugly fat quarters.
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MAY PROGRAM
Trunk show and lecture entitled “Junque Art” by Grace Grame.
Grace will also have patterns available for sale.
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REFRESHMENTS
Here are the members that signed up to bring refreshments for the May meeting: Joyce Pavol, Mary Bouras, Suzanne McFarland, Beverly Spaulding, Judy Jensen, ZoeAnn Gruber. Beverly Spaulding has been injured and will not participate in refreshments this month. Thank you to all that have helped furnish refreshments.
Connie Randall
Refreshment Chairperson
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COMMUNITY QUILTS
Community Quilts is having a Sew In. It will be Sat. May 22, 2010 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the James Gaston Visitor Center in Bull Shoals. We will be making Baby Quilts and twin Size quilts for the Military and Serenity. There will be kits for baby and twin-size. If you are currently working on a Community Quilt feel free to bring it to work on. Operation First Response requests quilts to be no larger than 72 x 90 and Quilt of Valor would like the quilts to be at least 50 x 60 and no larger than 72 x 90. I received an E- Mail from our contact Marti Rouby from Quilts of Valor she said they had 6 quilts that were very feminine and 7 quilts that were suitable for men. She mentioned that they do not see very many women at the clinic in Little Rock. So with that in mind we should make quilts that can be used for either sex. The Quilts of Valor Organization would like a presentation case for the quilt.. This is a simple pillow case. I have patterns for them if you need one. You can sign up for the Sew In at the Community quilts table at our next meeting on May 14th. This is a fun time and new members will have an opportunity to get to know fellow members in a small group atmosphere. Please sign up and join the fun.
Our Opportunity quilt will be on display and tickets available for purchase. This is a great time to show and tell about our guild. We will have some of our May quilts that were donated on display for the visitors to see. We can let the visitors know that we donate Baby quilts to The Women's Center at Baxter County Hospital, Serenity women's shelter, Baxter Co health Department. Baxter County Sheriff and Mt. Home Police dept. We donate to two Military Organizations, Operation First Response and Quilts of Valor.
Our pins for Community Quilts have arrived. they are the red log cabin block. You can earn a pin by making 5 Baby Quilts within a year. You earn 2 points for twin-size or larger. Each member of the Guild is asked to make one baby quilt in a year. They are so easy to make. A cute panel is the easiest. You just layer backing, batting and top, sew around the quilt leaving an opening to turn the quilt right side out, sew up the opening and quilt or tie. This is a wonderful opportunity to practice free motion quilting. Drop your feed dogs and meander the whole top. It's fun give it a try.
Keep on Quilting.
Barbara Magnuson
Community Quilts Chairman
barbmagn@centurytel.net
870-291-0342
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GROW YOUR QUILTING SKILLS
Want to turn an 8” block into a 12” block? Can’t join curved pieces without wrinkles? Do “Y” seams give you fits? Do you wonder what partial seams are and why anyone would use them? The guild’s Intermediate Quilting Class will help you solve these puzzles.
We need one more student to make the class go this summer. It meets from 1 to 4 p.m. on alternate Tuesdays beginning June 15. There are six class sessions, and they will be in Room D at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Instructors include Vicki Kauth, Judy Jensen and Judy Spahn. The cost is $25 – a steal if you compare it with the price of other classes!
For more information or to sign up, contact Vicki at vpkauth@suddenlink.net or 870-421-5369. Or look for Maureen Forster at the next guild meetings.
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OPPORTUNITY QUILTS DATES & SEW-IN DATE
June 5, Gasville in the Park, Opportunity quilt ticket committee is looking for people to help sell tickets. Contact Celine Kingsland, 870-481-5747 or Diana Arikan, 870-424-7801.
May 22, Community Quilt sew-in at the Bull Shoals Gastin Center. Bring your machine and sew community quilts 9am - 4pm, Contact Barbara Magnuson, 870-281-0342.
Opportunity Quilt ticket committee is looking for people the help sell tickets during the sew-in day. Contact Celine Kingsland, 870-481-5747 or Diana Arikan, 870-424-7801.
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MQS SHOW
Machine Quilters Show Case
May 12-15, 2010
Overland Park Convention Center
Overland Park, KS
www.imqa.org
If you are attending the show, they are looking for white glove help. If you white glove for 2 hours you can get one day admission FREE
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FOR SALE:
Bernina 1630, excellent condition. 20+ feet; manuals and instructional video tape. $500.00 firm.
Also for sale: adjustable, fabric covered dress form - $50.00.
Please call Mary Bouras 870-481-5170.
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BUS TRIPS SCHEDULED
The trips we have scheduled are Springfield Quilt Show, Ozark Piecemakers on the 24th of Sept. Cost is $32.00pp, $4.00 for pre-admission tickets Total 36.00 Checks made out to Bonita Ratzel (I am also asking everyone to bring $3.00 on the 24th for a tip for the driver.
The other trip is Quilt congress. This is an overnight trip on the 17th and 18th of Sept. We are staying at the Holiday Inn Express, at 2205 SE Walton Blvd. Bentonville, Ar. The cost is $110.00pp/do or $142.00 single. Checks should be made out to MTN HOME CHARTERS. We will be visiting fabric shop and museum on Friday as well as whatever show Quilt Congress is having that evening. We will return home after the show and lunch on Saturday afternoon. Please check your calendars for these dates. We need a minimum of 30 people. The deadline for checks will be the meeting in Aug. I know it’s difficult to plan so far in advance but it’s necessary to secure the bus and the hotel.
Please NOTE: checks need to be received by the July meeting. Anyone wishing to contact me about trips can e-mail me for the month of May since I will not be at the meeting. Thanks.
Bonita Ratzel, Chairman Trips
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MAY FAT QUARTER
The Fat Quarter for May will be latte and cream. June is jewel tones. Don't forget your ugly fat quarters for your chance to get even more ugly fat quarters.
Mary Spillman
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Minutes of the General Meeting APRIL 9, 2010
President Joyce Linhoff called the meeting to order at ¬¬¬¬9:30 a.m. There were 99 members present, 1 guest. (Kathy Ambrose). We also had 3 returning members, Margaret Wilburn, Betty Siebrandt, and Doris Rogers. Joyce invited each of them to introduce themselves to the group.
The March 12, 2010 Guild minutes were approved as printed in the newsletter, and the March 2010 Treasurer’s report was not available at the time of the meeting.
Announcements: Joyce Linhoff announced: (1) that Suggestions to Harriet include several suggestions to redesign the Hill ‘N Hollow nametags to prominently display the name. (2) The Guild is still looking for a volunteer to be Chairperson for the 2011 Quilt Show.
Upcoming Events: Joyce Linhoff gave information about 5 upcoming events: (1) the Arkansas Crossroads Shop Hop will run from April 29th – May 8th, 2010. (2) Sue Hauseman will be at the West Plains Civic Center on 4/19. Cost is $30. each. There are still a limited number of tickets available and car pooling is possible. (3) The Paducah Quilt show will be 4/22 – 4/24.
Door Prizes were won by Annie Wagar, Mary Spilman, and Mary Bouras.
Community Quilts: Barb Magnuson reported:
• 14 baby quilts and 1 military quilt were turned in by: Gloria Kalke (1 baby), Mary Parreto (3 baby), Sharon Ludwig (1 baby), Mary Bouras (3 baby), Barb Jaeger (2 baby & 1 Military), Mary Ann Giesy (2 baby), and Bonnie Landis (2 baby).
• Hill ‘N Hollow will have a Sew-In on Saturday, May 22nd from 9am-3pm at the Bull Shoals Community Center. We will make baby quilts, military quilts and for Serenity House. She is passing around a sign-up sheet for participation and she will need help unloading @ 8 am.
• Quilts of Valor are featured in this month’s American Patchwork & Quilting magazine.
The 2010 Opportunity Quilt:
• We will have the quilt and raffle tickets at Gasville-In-the-Park on Saturday, June 6th; a sign up sheet for volunteers will be passed around to man the booth.
• The quilt and raffle tickets will also be at the Sew-In May 22nd, at the Bull Shoal Visitors Center. A sign up sheet for that date will be passed around next month.
*Classes and Workshops: Vicki Kauth spoke about the classes and workshops that are available. And she showed samples of some of the class projects. Maureen Forster spoke about the Jo Anne Belling workshops and also announced a signup for a Grace Graham workshop on Denim and Chenille. There will also be a YoYo workshop available on 3/26.
Gizmo of the Month: Julie Gumaer announced the two prizes were a press cloth with Pigma pen won by Kay Sanders-Chick; and Connie Martin won a Quilt Block design kit won by Connie Martin.
Fat Quarter Lotto: Sandy Craig won the drawing for the Reproductions fat quarters. The Ugly Fat Quarter fabrics was won by Barbara Arlet. Next month the drawing will be for “Latte & Crème” and for June the theme will be the bright, vibrant Jeweltones.
Mystery Quilt Challenge: Margie Dotson announced that Installment 3 is available at the back-table. There is also a sign up sheet for those participating so Margie knows how many copies to make for each meeting.
Classes and Workshops: Vicki Kauth spoke about :
• A new Frieda Anderson Workshop on June 10th for $30.00. The focus will be on fusible appliqué and she will have her hand-dyed material and patterns available for $30.00
• There are still two slots open in the Intermediate classes that will run every other week beginning June 15th.
• The Sew-In at Bull Shoals will be open to the public to help fulfill the Guild’s mandate to promoted interest in the guild and to educate the public about quilting. So invite people you know to come and see us there.
President’s Quilt Block: Carol Beasley announced that President Joyce Linhoff has chosen the Churn Dash block for her quilt. She has chosen 30’s theme and a white-on-white pattern.
Program: Joanne Belling gave a wonderful presentation displaying many of her wonderful quilts along with many tips and amusing stories on quilting.
Show and Tell items were presented by: Sharon Ludwig (1), Betty Siebrandt (3), Judy Jensen (1), Norma Smart (1), Betty Landis (1), Jo-Ann Wilson (1), Mary Ann Giesy (3), Linda Meek (1), and Pat Stripeik (2).
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Zoe Ann Gruber
Guild Secretary
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Night Notes – APRIL 13, 2010
Forty-three members signed in. We had one new member to welcome (Gwen Zoch) and one guest (Michelle Vossmer, a former member).
Happy birthday wishes to Gail House (4/10) and Marge Clements (4/24). Best wishes to all those sick and hurting. Seems to be too much of that lately.
Annie Wagar gave us a great presentation on embellishments. I think she inspired many members. Thank you, Annie. Now, if we could just get a few more people to step up to the plate! I know there are many who could give us great presentations.
Installment 3 of the Mystery Quilt “Stargazing” was handed out and previous installments were available.
Vicki Kauth (Classes plus Workshops for Maureen Forster), Susan Berres (Programs), Diana Arikan and Celine Kingsland (2010 Opportunity Quilt Tickets), Barb Magnuson (Community Quilts, Community Quilts Sew-In and May Presentation) and Carol Beasley (President’s Block) all updated us on what’s happening in various areas.
The Name Tag Drawing was won by Connie Martin. Donna Allard and Celine Kingsland won the regular door prizes. Kathy Dostal, Lois Gerk, Barb Koenig and Jinny Truzinski won popcorn or pork rinds which were donated by Connie Randall. Thanks, Connie!
Forty-four Lotto Blocks were won by Lois Gerk. I think that’s biggest batch we’ve had. Brianne Stiltz showed a sample of the May Lotto Block. The pattern/instructions will be on the web site soon.
Twenty-three 30’s Fat Quarters were won by Kathy Swanson and thirteen Ugly Fat Quarters were won by Connie Martin.
One UFO was brought in by Barb Skeffington.
Show and Tell items were shown by Kathy Dostal, Lois Gerk, Gail Hillyard, Judy Jensen, Linda Jirka, Connie Randall, Barb Skeffinton, Breanne Stiltz and Jinny Truzinski.
Barb Magnuson will be giving a presentation, “Flowers and Other Good Things”, at the May meeting. Please bring a needle, gray thread, pins and scissors. Fabric will be supplied. Sounds as if we’ll all have fun!!! If anyone made a wall hanging using folded flowers, please bring to show.
The Fat Quarter for May is “Latte and Cream.” And… don’t forget the “Ugly” Fat Quarters.
The program in June will be “Triangle Techniques” by Carol Beasley.
I still have several months to fill, so if anyone has something they’d like to give a program on, let me know.
I forgot to mention in last month’s newsletter that a special thanks goes to Gail Hillyard for putting together the “Bingo Blocks” which were donated after our playing bingo at out October 2009 meeting. It really looked great. Make sure to look at the picture in the scrapbook on the web site.
Hoping to get my “boot” off Wednesday!!!
Take care.
Margie
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SUNSHINE & SHADOW
Bev Spaulding fell and has broken ribs.
Judy Payne fell and broke her elbow.
Maureen Forester had hip surgery and is doing well.
They would love to hear from you with your good wishes.
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DISAPPEARING ACT
Where do all my pins disappear to?
I’ve picked up all the ones off the floor.
But when I put them back into their box,
It looked as though there ought to be more.
What became of the needle I had in my hand
When I picked up the spool to thread it?
It seems to have vanished into thin air,
But that explanation I can’t credit.
How does my thimble disappear
From the basket where it was laid?
I haven’t heard it rolling ‘round on the floor
As it did when the cats with it played.
What did I do with that fabric I need
That I had just an hour ago?
I put it away, but in what place?
It’s somewhere that it doesn’t show.
The magazine with the pattern I liked
Was right on top of that pile.
I guess it’s sunk, but how far down
In such a little while?
I know that book went back on its shelf
And should be with books of its kind.
But I just can’t find it, though I’ve looked five times.
Can it be that I’m going blind?
It’s a very good thing that my sewing machine
Is something that’s too big to hide.
Not being able to find something as big as that
Would really humble my pride!
I don’t know why things I know that I had
Disappear when I put them away.
I find it annoying but I very much fear
It’s a problem that’s here to stay.
(Author: unknown)
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Events of Interest
Machine Quilters Showcase, May 12 - 15, 2010; Overland Park, KS www.imqa.org
Blueberry Festival of Quilts Show; Jun. 10 - 12, 2010; Nacogdoches, TX jerrysam2@suddenlink.net
Denver, Colorado, Festival of Quilts XI Show; Jun. 10 - 12, 2010; Englewood, CO; www.acqcolorado.org
Prairie Pine Quilt Guild Quilt Show; Jun. 14 -19, 2010; Mexico, MO; lucon65@mywdo.com
Eureka Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show; June 18-19, 2010; Eureka Springs, AR; schneiderette@cox.net
Prairie Quilt Guild’s Quilt Show; June 25-27, 2010; Wichita, KS; www.pqgks.com
AQS Quilt Show & Contest; July 14-17, 2010; Knoxville, Tennessee; www.americanquilter.com
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THE TREASURER'S REPORT IS ON THE WEBSITE.
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