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| September 18 | Painting on Fabric | Lisa Fulmer |
| November 20 | The Baggy Bag | Eyrlene Kammerer |
| January 15 | Beginning Machine Quilting | Linda Elder |
| March 19 | Back Basted Appliqué | Kathy Callahan |
| May 21 | Stained Glass Sweatshirt Jacket | Chris Roloff |
You can sign up at a meeting or send me an SASE with your check ($15 for each workshop) and choice (s) and I will send you the supply lists. Workshop policies are posted in our membership directory.
I'm still working on a workshop for February but need a teacher so...........If you're interested in giving a workshop or if you have any suggestions, just give me a call or see me at a meeting
If you're interested in giving a workshop or if you have any suggestions, just give me a call or see me at a meeting. Our guild gives its member teachers a pretty nice stipend for their time and effort so, besides sharing knowledge, techniques and fun, your pockets will jingle a bit louder. Having a few more greenbacks in your wallet is always a good thing.....think more fabric!
Shari Wildschutte
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We had snowmen in August, when Cindy Allen received her paper-foundation pieced snowman blocks. They're very cute. At the same meeting Chris Roloff handed out a paper-foundation pieced tilting tree pattern. Although she provided some of the fabrics, each member of the Block Exchange group will need to add 4 green fabrics.
We have a group of 12 stitchers who have signed up for the 2010-2011 Block Exchange Group. Chris Roloff and I will be sending out the list via e-mail, so the group can get started at the September meeting. If you haven't signed up for the group, it isn't too late to join. Just contact Chris Roloff or Ann Gimbel.
Round Robin
We currently have 7 quilters signed up to work on Round Robins in 2010-2011. We will form two groups. We'll try to work out the details via e-mail or phone, but may set up a meeting before starting the first rotation. If you have any questions or want to join, please contact either Chris or Ann.
Chris Roloff or Ann Gimbel
Remember to renew your membership to be included in the directory. (If you joined at the Quilt Show this year, you do not need to do anything.) Membership application is available at the link below.
Chris Roloff Membership Chair
Our membership year starts July 1. Lifetime membership is defined by being 80 years of age or more. Being a lifetime member entails not paying membership dues, but YOU DO NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION every year to keep you information current and to keep us informed of your interest in the belonging to the Guild. Below is the 2010-2011 application for membership.
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Million Pillowcase Challenge taken to Sew Ewe Quilt - Our Pillowcase Count - 100 pillowcases
CASA - 101 Teen Challenge - 100 To go with Patriotic quilts - 30
Our Bear project is growing. We've had a request for more bears bodies so that older kids in CASA can stuff them and give them to their younger siblings. If we get enough bear bodies, we'll try to help them out. Bear bodies can be brought to any of the meetings. Thanks for the do-nations of stuffing we have received. Keep it coming since it takes quite a bit to fill the big bears.
As of July the Guild of Quilters start their 2010 - 2011 year. I, as chairman of Quilts to Share, thought it best to clear up any confusion with past practices. I am excited with the opportunities we as a Guild provide to many of the non-profit organizations and local hospitals, along with many of our elder care facilities within our county. It is my hope that with these changes Quilts to Share will better serve its members and community
2010-2011 agenda
Frances Allen has accepted the task of Quilts to Share bookkeeper. This will be an added help with updating our donations and providing information to Kathy Callahan with current donations and other information for our website.
All donations will be collected by the chairman. Items will be collected monthly and distributed in a timely manner. This will be helpful with not only distribution of items but keeping records and acknowledging members and their quilts and other very much appreciated donations.
The members of Contra Costa Guild of Quilters are known for their very generous donations to the community and it is a wonderful privilege working with the members. I thank Carol and Catherine Smith for making quilt kits and pillowcase kits.
August we had a total of seven quilts line our walk way. Hope everyone had a chance to admire the lovely quilts. We thank the following: Lupe Withers (3), Chris Roloff, Julia Nakao(2) and Birgit Knuth. Frances Smith for donated knit blankets and hats. We welcome Frances to Quilts to Share.
Quilt kits will be available. We encourage you to sign one out. We appreciate all those willing to machine quilts or tie quilts. If you would like to help with future quilts, contact me so we can make arrangements. This year the need for baby quilts is up and we thank Bonnie Engel for her donations of baby fabric. Since the number of births is up we have an opportunity to dig into our stash of blues, pinks, and soft colors and make a difference in someone‘s life. Carolie Hensley donated diapers, clothing and other items that we will put with our quilt donations. Thank you, Carolie. Not sure of a baby size quilt? All sizes are listed on the web.
We received thirteen pillowcases. We thank the following: Susan Swindell (4), Pam Smith (2), Sandy Bower, Kathy Berger (2), and Dianne Slattery (4). We will continue with our pillowcase challenge through December for Patch Work 2010 "make a million pillowcases." After December we will accept pillowcases but kits will be limited. It has been a fun goal. Kathy has updated the web site with the pillowcase numbers, be sure to click on information for Quilts to Share
BIG thanks to all those who donated poly fill for our December Teddy Bear activity, Valleria Furtado for fabric scraps and Mary and Meredith Morrow for yarn. January we will have new block kits available and a few new projects. Update will be in our January newsletter. Fresh start in January. Set a new goal or challenge for the New Year!
Thanks to everyone.
Please don't forget to pin your name to your donations!
Quilt sizes: Remember as always your block size plays a part in your finished measurement.
Lap/Crib: width no less than 44" x 56", Twin: 66" x 90", Double 80" x 92".
INFORMATION ABOUT QUILTS, ETC. [more information on the Location and Information page]
Patriotic Quilts: If you would like to complete a quilt, quilt top, or quilt block, we will be accepting them all year long. The completed quilt or top size should be 50” x 60”. The quilt back size should be 56” x 66”. The quilt block can be any size.
Teen Quilt Project : We are continuing towards completing twin size quilts appropriate for ages 13 through 18 to be given to the foster teens. Consider making more than one block of whatever you are working on at the moment and bringing to the Quilts to Share table. Everything is appreciated.
Pillowcase Project: WOW! Those pillowcases keep a coming. Aren’t they just so fun! They are totally addicting. Don’t forget to bring those pillowcase kits back next month and pick up a few more. Below is a link to a video that shows how to make a "sausage" pillowcase. It's so easy and everything ends up neat and clean!
http://www.qovf.org/index.php?option=com_seyret&Itemid=241&catid=2
We continue to need children’s and teen quilts for several different organizations. Remember the sewing of strips to foundation blocks technique for left over material. Variation of strip sizes and colors make the blocks interesting and then sewing the blocks together is a snap. Have we said thank-you? If not – Thank you so much – you are making many feel better with your generosity.
Handy size guide
Receiving Blankets: finished size 35" square to
not larger than 42" square.
Crib: 40x54, 42x59, 44x56.
Twin: 71x88, 69x86,
66x90.
Lap quilts should be large enough to comfortably cover the lower half of
a person who is sitting down.
Bears - We have added stuffed bears to projects. Small bears [Minkee bears] are great size for the Layette project. Larger bears will find other homes. Below are links to bear patterns. The larger bear requires sewing knowledge with assembly of all the pieces. The smaller bear is flat and can be loosely or fully stuffed.
**If any member receives a discount flyer from a fabric
store i.e. JoAnn’s or Hancock’s and doesn’t plan on using the discount it
would be appreciated if you would mail the discount coupon to: Cynthia
Allen.
Also for details on sizes please see the Quilts to Share Guidelines area under the Information
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Your Patriotic Quilt Team is overwhelmed…as the joy of giving continues. A big THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts for the following:
QUILT TOPS: Beverly Spurs, Valerie Furtado, Barb Shates, Audrey McInerney, Sandy Butner (1), Ellen Heathcote (1 quilted) and Audrey McInerney who designed and assembled 2 tops made from "lost and found" member blocks. BLOCKS: Shirley Wilson (3), Jane Powell, Beate Dirska & Helen Anderson (2), Linda Elder, Sharon Graves, Lupe Withers, Wendy Schwerin, Sharon Mazanec (1 each) and Becky Styles (1) plus some red fabric. And a special thanks to Claire McIvor for 103 fence rail squares that we can't wait to see how many quilts can be made from them.
Thanks to you, 6 quilts were delivered on August 7 to Quilts of Honor. They will to be distributed to our brave and injured soldiers, returning to Travis Air Force Base.
Patriotic Block for September
September's ―"Turnabout Variation" block is 9 ½ unfinished, simple to cut and sew.
Monthly patterns can be found at the Patriotic table at monthly meetings, in the newsletter and on our Website on the Newsletter page and then Patriotic Quilts.
Please check out our corner table each month, where you can pick up kits & patterns.
**Reminder! We want to personally thank you, so please remember to include your name with your contribution.
Thank you for supporting the brave men & women defending our freedom.
Your Patriotic Team: Audrey McInerney, Barb Shates and Sandy Butner
July/August Block September Block
Blocks – prefer 12 ½” unfinished but will accept other sizes
Tops – prefer not larger than 50” x 60” (cost too much to mail)
Below is a link to a video that shows how to make a "sausage" pillowcase to go with that patriotic quilt.
http://www.qovf.org/index.php?option=com_seyret&Itemid=241&catid=2
Article about Quilts of Honor and Gail Belmont
The next meeting will be on October 20, 2010, at 10:00 am at our regular meeting location, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill. All guild members are welcome to attend.
In planning for their October meeting, Sharona from NCQC asks the following question: "What started you quilting?" or "How did you start quilting?" So if you would like to share, please email her at sharona@newpieces.com with your answer.
Kathy Callahan / your Northern California Quilt Council Representative
Visit the NCQC website for all kinds of information: http://www.ncqc.net
Note: On the NCQC site you can find information about member quilt shops, teachers. The calendar lists quilting events. Be sure to bookmark this site to find out all kinds of information.
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Rosemary Raker is at home, slowly gaining strength following surgery. She‘d appreciate hearing from her fellow quilters. We wish her the very best.
If you know of anyone needing a note of cheer or sympathy, please call me.
Myrna
Rutkas
Chair, Sunshine
Caringbridge for Rosemary Raker: Rose and I have set up a website at CaringBridge to keep people up to date on Rose's health condition. The site can be accessed at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/roseraker I will update the journal as new information is available. You can subscribe to Rose's journal and get an email of every new journal entry. Or, you can just periodically visit my CaringBridge website. Please leave a message in the guestbook so I know you have visited. Thank you. Rose and Bob Raker
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Newsletter input for the October 2010 newsletter is due to Becky Styles by noon Thursday, September 30, 2010. Send email to: Newsletter. We welcome submissions from all members and publish as many as we can.
If you wish to change how you receive your newsletter, please let me know.
Appropriate advertisements are accepted for the monthly newsletter. Contact me for rates.
Becky Styles
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Guild Challenge
Packets of fabric are available for purchase. The challenge is to make something to be donated with the fabrics and any others you add.
Beverly Spurs
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The 2011 Opportunity Quilt, "Rhapsody in Blue" is ready to travel!
The 2012 Opportunity Quilt pattern has been selected. It is the Conway Album Quilt designed by Irma Gail Hatcher. The quilt features a center appliquéd medallion, appliquéd flowers, baskets and a swag border. Our talented appliquérs will have a great time with this quilt!
Linda Elder
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Thanks
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the amazing quilt you created
for me. Each night I admire it and find new names and more hidden words in the
quilting. I will treasure it always and it will constantly make me smile, as I
remember those 2 great years as your president and the wonderful members who
supported me. Joan Beall certainly kept
her word, when she told me, it would be gorgeous and big. Thank you all so much,
I am indeed honored and it was well worth the wait.
Bonnie Engel
Name Tags
New Nametags! The board has decided it is time to create readable names on
our nametags. So I will be passing out new larger print tags in plastic holders
at the September meeting. Please, look for my table and pick up yours. Also as
we sign up new members they will have a handwritten tag in a different color for
6 months, so we can recognize and welcome them to our guild. Another change is
that you may drop them off as you leave and I will be responsible for bringing
them to each meeting. We hope these changes will make it easier for us to get to
know each other.
Bonnie Engel
Library
Please check your shelves for library books. We have a few missing. I will
try to an inventory late September, early October and then get the library list
on the website.
Kathy Rummel
Library
Machine Repair
Bart Cubbage will be at the Farmhouse on Thursday, Oct. 7, and Friday, Oct. 8. His fee is $60 for sewing machines and $70 for sergers.
There is a $5 additional fee which is payable to the Guild. We would prefer this payment to be made by check.
Appointments are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Non-members are also welcome. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call
Myrna Rutkas
C&T Book Sale
The annual C & T Publishing sale is September 11. Please check www.CTPub.com for location. Lots of good quilting books at very reasonable prices.
Trust Fund
A trust fund has been established for Mary Ann Johnson’s nephew. Mary Ann is a past president of our Guild and has held many jobs in the Guild. Her 24-year old nephew was in a horrific car crash in which 25% of his upper body was burned. One hand has been amputated and whether he will be able to see remains to be determined.
Mary Ann’s sister, Diane Lavelle, is from Las Vegas and is staying with Mary Ann. A trust fund has been established to help with medical costs. If you wish to contribute, you may do so at the next Guild meeting or mail a check to:
Wilcoxen & Montgomery
Trustee for Anthony LaVelle
2114 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Make checks payable to Wilcoxen & Montgomery Trustee for Anthony LaVelle. Our thoughts are with Mary Ann and her family
LOPCided Quilters
The LOPCided Quilters meet at Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette, in Room 202 on Thursdays from 1-3. We invite you to join us in making quilts for the Bay Area Crisis Nursery. Bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies; we have fabric and batting. We also have fabric that is already cut and ready to sew. Several members of the guild are also in the group. We hope to have you join us. If you'd like more information, contact Ann Gimbel
Opportunities - Check here for any current requests for help or opportunities to share your talents!
Purge Your stash to benefit Ovarian Cancer Research - Donate fabric, books, patterns, etc. for the $2/yard sale. Drop off in August at one of the following sites in our area: The Quilters Inn - 128F Railroad Ave Danville; Sew Ewe Quilt - 470 Harvest Pk Dr #E Brentwood; In Between Stitches - 2190 1st Street Livermore;
Quilting in the Garden at Alden Lane Nursery [Sept 25&26] - Open call for quilts! For local quilters. Share your quilting masterpieces with the public. http://www.aldenlane.com/share.html
Harvest Quilt & Fiber Arts Show, Morgan Hill - looking for quilt entries. Deadline for application Sept 8. http://www.svqa.org/form09.html $10 for each quilt entered. Can be judged or non-judged.
Independence Hall Quilter's Faire in Murphys, CA - open for quilt entries. Deadline for application is September 13. For info and application go to: http://www.independencehallquilters.com/quilt-faire/quilt-faire-application-1
**** If you make quilts for others, i.e. memory quilts, T-shirt quilts, etc. and would like to share your talents with others, please let me know so that I may pass your name on to those that email the guild for help.
Kathy quiltkathy@aol.com
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Check out the NCQC Calendar for information as well! http://www.ncqc.net/events.htm
| Date | Show/Event Info |
| August 17 to October 31, 2010 | San Jose Museum of Quilts &
Textiles. ITAB: International TECHstyle Art Biennial. 520 South First Street, San Jose Tuesday
thru Sunday 10-5. Adm: general - $6.50, Student & Seniors - $5,
members & children under 13 - free. Also first Friday of month is free
admission. INFO: 408-971-0323 or
www.sjquiltmuseum.org |
| July 31, 2010- January 9, 2011 | To Dye For: A World
Saturated in Color. DeYoung Museum - Legion of Honor, Golden Gate
Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, SF Textiles and costumes from the Fine
Arts Museums' collection of textiles from Africa, Asia and the Americas. |
| September 10-11, 2010 | "A Garden of Friendships" Quilt
Show presented by Gold Bug Quilters. Church of the Foothills, 2389
Merrychase Drive, Cameron Park, CA Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4. Adm $6 [children and
gentlemen free] Info: Carol Wyllie at
530/644-7767 or e-mail
carol@goldbugqu |
| September 16, 17, 18, 2010 | Bay Area Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival. San Mateo
County Event Center, Fiesta Hall, enter at 1346 Saratoga Drive, San
Mateo. 10-5 each day. Adm $10. for info, directions and $1
off admission coupon:
http://www.quiltcraftsew.com/festival-dates.html |
| September 18, 2010 | Fabric Sale [$2/yard] to benefit
Ovarian Cancer Research. Our Savior School, 1385 South Livermore Avenue,
Livermore, CA [about 3 miles from I580 exit. Cash or check only. Info 925
447-8544 flyer |
| September 18-19, 2010 | Sierra Quilt Guild's 21st Annual
Quilts and Threads Show. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora, CA.
Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Adm: $7 Ample Free Parking. Featured Quilter:
Wina Helm. Quilting, Embroidery, Weaving & Spinning, Quilt
Appraisal. Info:
www.sierraquiltguild.com |
| September 19, 2010 | "Seasons of Color" presented by the
Napa Valley Quilters Guild. Justin-Siena High School, 4026 Maher
Street, Napa CA. Sun 10-5 Adm $5. Nancy Brown will be
the guest artist and present a trunk show at 10:30 AM and 3 PM |
| September 25-26, 2010 | Harvest Quilt Show & Fiber Arts
Show presented by South Valley Quilt Association at the Taste of Morgan
Hill Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan
Hill, CA Featured Artist: Jill Schumacher Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4:30 Free
Admission & Parking Info at www.svqa.org |
| September 25-26, 2010 | Quilting in the Garden presented
by Alden Lane Nursery & In Between Stitches. Sat and Sun 9-4. Featuring
Sue Nickels and others. See web site for more info and list of classes and
tours. Also registration for classes and tours. INFO:
http://www.aldenlane.com/stitch.html |
| October 2-3, 2010 | 9th Annual Falling Leaves Quilt Show
presented by Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild. Lake County Fairgrounds,
401 Martin Street, Lakeport, CA Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Adm $6, children under
12 $2. Featured Quilter Sandy Turner. INFO:
www.LLQG.org or 707 349-0846. |
| October 14-17, 2010 | Pacific International Quilt
Festival Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway,
Santa Clara. Wed 7:30 PM-9 PM Thur 10-6, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-6, Sun
10-5 Adm $14 [includes re-admission] Sunday only $12. Info:
http://www.quiltfest.com/activities.asp?id=7 |
| October 23-24, 2010 | Delta Quilters Guild Quilt Show.
Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th Street, Antioch, CA 94509
Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Guest Artist Don Linn. Adm $7 Under 8 and over
80 Free. INFO:
http://www.deltaquilters.org/Quilt_Show.html |
| October 22-24, 2010 | 33rd Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt
Faire presented by Independence Hall Quilters. Ironstone Vineyards,
Murphys, CA. Fri & Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4. Adm $7 INFO:
http://www.independencehallquilters.com/quilt-faire |
| November 5-6, 2010 | Pioneer Quilt Show presented by
Pioneer Quilters Guild. Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive,
Roseville, CA. Fri+Sat 10-5. Adm $7, 12 and under free, free entry on Saturday
with paid entry on Friday. Free parking INFO:
Jeri-Lyn at 530-878-2456 or Sandy @
sweis@wavecable |
| November 16, 2010 - January 30, 2011 | San
Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles - Cream of the Cloth: Quilts from the Marbaum
Collection of Hilary & Marvin Fletcher.
520 South First Street, San Jose Tuesday thru Sunday 10-5. Adm: general - $6.50, Student & Seniors - $5,
members & children under 13 - free. Also first Friday of month is free
admission. INFO: 408-971-0323 or
www.sjquiltmuseum.org |
| November 19-21, 2010 | River City Quilter's Guild Quilt
Show "Beautiful and Bold". Scottish Rite Temple, 6151 H St,
Sacramento, CA Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-4. Adm $7/day or $12 for 2
days. Featured Artist: Rami Kim. INFO: 707 678-2647,
quiltshow@rivercityquilters.org
or www.rivercityquilters.org
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| January 15-16, 2011 | Heart of the Valley Quilt & Textile
Arts Show presented by Country Crossroads Quilters at Modesto
Centre Plaza 10th & K Streets, Modesto, CA Featured Quilters: Joyce Compton &
Nancy Galloway. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Adm $7, children under 12 free INFO:
www.countrycrossroadsquilters.com |
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Our Affiliates
- Please patronize these members of our guild
| Cotton Patch | 1025 Brown Avenue, Lafayette | (925)
284-1177 |
www.quiltusa.com |
| Main Street Quilts | 533 Main Street, Martinez | (925) 372-3700 | |
| Queen B's | 720 West 2nd Street, Antioch | (925) 978-4587 | www.queenbsquiltshop.com |
| Sew Ewe Quilt |
470 Harvest Park Dr. Ste E, Brentwood |
(925) 634-7153 | www.sewewequilt.com |
| Stone Mountain & Daughter Fabrics | 2518 Shattuck, Berkeley |
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www.stonemountainfabric.com |
| The Quilting Company | 2003 San Miguel Drive, Walnut Creek | (925) 930-0517 |
www.thequiltingco.com |
| Thimble Creek | 1150D Burnett Avenue, Concord | (925) 676-5522 | www.thimblecreek.com |
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