April, 2010
TIES THAT BIND
Dinner Meeting is Wednesday, April 21 @ 7:00 pm April 2010
APRIL HOSTESSES:
Patti A. Jeannine B. Mary D
Please remember that hostesses are responsible for taking out the garbage at the end of the meeting.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH: Joan D. brought us a block to be done in 30’s fabrics and white on white. It finishes to 12.5. Block is “1930’s Square” found on Quilter’s Cache. Pat P. won the log cabin blocks and will provide the BOM for May!
BIRTHDAY BLOCKS:
Joan D has an April Birthday, she wants dark/light blues in the Snails Trails pattern. Finishes to 12.5”.
ACCUQUILT DEMO: Sylvia demonstrated and discussed pros and cons. It is GREAT for curved pieces and specialty cuts, like apple cores (ax blades) and hexagons, but a
rotary cutter is still the best for keeping things on grain for strips and squares. Sylvia would be willing to cut scraps for sale at the Country Store.
SHARING THE WEALTH: Since we have been so blessed with the success of our November quilt shows, we have a large amount of money that we should donate to worthwhile causes such as McQuilters, the Freedom Quilters, etc. We are asking these groups what they are most in need of, can provide them with monetary support.
FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE QUILT MUSEUM:
The March, 2010 issue of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts newsletter is now available in this e-mail. We will not be mailing a hard copy to people with e-mail addresses to save time and expense for all. We hope you enjoy the newsletter and come see us. Donate to "Raise The Roof" and become a member! On behalf of the museum and WQHP, Inc. we thank everyone who submitted articles, Terri Kirchner for co-ordinating and getting it into the computer, Ellie De Lia for editing, and Dick Michell for the printing, and all who prepared the hard copy for bulk mailing.
Thank you! Thank you!
THANKS TO COLLEEN T. FOR TAKING NOTES FOR THIS MONTH’S NEWSLETTER!
FROM OUR PRESIDENT:
Check this out… www.quiltsforkids.org Downy Fabric Softener has a program that donates quilts to kids in hospitals or ill children. They will send the quilt pattern AND fabric to make a quilt…along with a note attached They do suggest that when you return the finished quilt, if possible, you add one that you’ve already made to go with! If anyone wants a fabric pack and pattern to make they can go into the website and they will mail it to them. Very nice fabric... Click on the volunteer site and go from there.
QUILT SHOW:
We are still looking for that special woman who will be our hospitality hostess and publicity hound! Perhaps friends who split the work?? Patti A. will keep track of area quilt shows and mail out our quarter sheet ads.
POSSIBLE WORKSHOPS:
We are looking into (and still talking about) getting Mary Ann Kelmer –rescuequilts for a workshop or trunk show.
**Folded fabric workshop. Class would cover ¾ different blocks, but you would have to have everything cut first. This could be a 1.5 hour class (before meeting?) Sue Behrens teaches- possibly in May.
SCHOOL BAGS FOR TANZANIA:
Wow, LaVerne went a long way to using up some of her stash…and we now have 50 bags for Sue Werner. Sue plans to attend the April meeting to get our picture for her kids. We will present the bags to her at that time.
SCRAPPY FRIENDSHIP QUILTS:
Several quilters are in the process of making the scrappy friendship quilts. Still interested? Bring your cut squares (8 x 8 piles of lights and 8x8 piles of dark/med).
CHALLENGE QUILT PATTERNS:
The next block is a small friendship square 6x6, you need 2 blocks. See Sherry L if you are interested.
POPTOP COLLECTION:
Remember to save the pull tab part of your soda/pop cans for donation to the Ronald McDonald house!
UFO 2010 : Did you start on your UFO list? Or did you start a new project (shame on me)?? Work to whittle down your list of projects in progress…get them done, and off your quilt guilt list so you can start in on a NEW project that tickles your fancy.
QUILT SHOWS 2010 (working on a more comprehensive list for summer)
Remember, some of these shops have closed. Check before you make that special trip!!
Unless of course you were going to that location anyways, then the quilt shopping will be an added bonus!
Dinner Meeting is Wednesday, April 21 @ 7:00 pm April 2010
APRIL HOSTESSES:
Patti A. Jeannine B. Mary D
Please remember that hostesses are responsible for taking out the garbage at the end of the meeting.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH: Joan D. brought us a block to be done in 30’s fabrics and white on white. It finishes to 12.5. Block is “1930’s Square” found on Quilter’s Cache. Pat P. won the log cabin blocks and will provide the BOM for May!BIRTHDAY BLOCKS:
Joan D has an April Birthday, she wants dark/light blues in the Snails Trails pattern. Finishes to 12.5”.
ACCUQUILT DEMO: Sylvia demonstrated and discussed pros and cons. It is GREAT for curved pieces and specialty cuts, like apple cores (ax blades) and hexagons, but a
rotary cutter is still the best for keeping things on grain for strips and squares. Sylvia would be willing to cut scraps for sale at the Country Store.SHARING THE WEALTH: Since we have been so blessed with the success of our November quilt shows, we have a large amount of money that we should donate to worthwhile causes such as McQuilters, the Freedom Quilters, etc. We are asking these groups what they are most in need of, can provide them with monetary support.
FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE QUILT MUSEUM:
The March, 2010 issue of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts newsletter is now available in this e-mail. We will not be mailing a hard copy to people with e-mail addresses to save time and expense for all. We hope you enjoy the newsletter and come see us. Donate to "Raise The Roof" and become a member! On behalf of the museum and WQHP, Inc. we thank everyone who submitted articles, Terri Kirchner for co-ordinating and getting it into the computer, Ellie De Lia for editing, and Dick Michell for the printing, and all who prepared the hard copy for bulk mailing.Thank you! Thank you!
THANKS TO COLLEEN T. FOR TAKING NOTES FOR THIS MONTH’S NEWSLETTER!
FROM OUR PRESIDENT:
Check this out… www.quiltsforkids.org Downy Fabric Softener has a program that donates quilts to kids in hospitals or ill children. They will send the quilt pattern AND fabric to make a quilt…along with a note attached They do suggest that when you return the finished quilt, if possible, you add one that you’ve already made to go with! If anyone wants a fabric pack and pattern to make they can go into the website and they will mail it to them. Very nice fabric... Click on the volunteer site and go from there.QUILT SHOW:
We are still looking for that special woman who will be our hospitality hostess and publicity hound! Perhaps friends who split the work?? Patti A. will keep track of area quilt shows and mail out our quarter sheet ads.
POSSIBLE WORKSHOPS:
We are looking into (and still talking about) getting Mary Ann Kelmer –rescuequilts for a workshop or trunk show.**Folded fabric workshop. Class would cover ¾ different blocks, but you would have to have everything cut first. This could be a 1.5 hour class (before meeting?) Sue Behrens teaches- possibly in May.
SCHOOL BAGS FOR TANZANIA:
Wow, LaVerne went a long way to using up some of her stash…and we now have 50 bags for Sue Werner. Sue plans to attend the April meeting to get our picture for her kids. We will present the bags to her at that time.
SCRAPPY FRIENDSHIP QUILTS:
Several quilters are in the process of making the scrappy friendship quilts. Still interested? Bring your cut squares (8 x 8 piles of lights and 8x8 piles of dark/med).CHALLENGE QUILT PATTERNS:
The next block is a small friendship square 6x6, you need 2 blocks. See Sherry L if you are interested.
POPTOP COLLECTION:
Remember to save the pull tab part of your soda/pop cans for donation to the Ronald McDonald house!
UFO 2010 : Did you start on your UFO list? Or did you start a new project (shame on me)?? Work to whittle down your list of projects in progress…get them done, and off your quilt guilt list so you can start in on a NEW project that tickles your fancy.
QUILT SHOWS 2010 (working on a more comprehensive list for summer)
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pril 10 & 11, 2010 Crazy Quilters 23rd Annual Quilt Show- Parkview Middle School, 930 N. Rochester, Mukwonago, WI. Admission is $5.00 on Sat. 9-5 and Sun 11-4. - April 10-11, 2010 Evergreen Quilt Guild 14th Annual. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Ashwabenon HS 2391 S. Ridge Rd Green Bay. Judged. CT Quilt Show Admin.
- May 1-2, 2010 "FANtasia," Quilt Show presented by the It's A Stitch Quilt Guild, Jackson, WI. Show will be held at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, 3399 Division Rd., Jackson. For further information see their website at: www.itsastitchquiltguild.com.
- May 2, 2010 Southport Quilters Guild in Kenosha welcome Edyta Sitar who will present a workshop "Stars." Call Kit at 262-697-0651 for more info.
- May 22-Sept 6, 2010 Quilts in a Material World. A selection of 40 quilts from the Winterthur Musewum (Delaware) at the Milwaukee Art Museum. www.mam.org
- July 10, 2010 Quarterly meeting of Wis. Quilt Study Group. Plaids in Quilts. All are welcome and encour-aged to bring show and tell to further discussion and foster friendship. Meeting location. Cedarburg WI. www.wqsg.org for more info.
- August 3-, 2010 Milwaukee Machine Quilting Show. Classes begin Aug 3. Juried Show Aug 5-7. See www.MMQShow.com for details.
- August 7-8, 2010 Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild 10-4 Lakeland HS. 8669 Hwy 70 W. Minoqua. Vendors, demos. Hoffmann challenge Trunk show, “Slice Quilt” raffle, door prizes, boutique and much more. $5, direct questions to prenticenorth@verizon.net
- October 9-10, 2010 Harvest of Dreams, Mixed Sampler show at Siren High School, 24022 4th Ave. N from 10-4 both days. Admission $4. Raffle, vendors, demos, hourly bed turnings, over 200 quilts on display with Viewers Choice voting on Saturday. Appraisals w/Bev Prouix of North Branch MN. Café. Jean M. Judd sistersin stitches@gmail.com or 715-566-0212.
- November 13, 2010 Quarterly meeting of WQSG. Focus of this meeting is “Edge Fininishes in Quilts” All are welcome. Bring show and tell to further discussion. Meeting in Belviderre, IL area. www.wqsg.org for more info.
Beloit, WI: 314 State St. 53511 (est. 1997) (608) 368-2913 Attic Quilts, www.atticquilts.net Mon-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-4- Cashton, WI 29553 Nevada Rd. 54619 (608) 654-5727
- Inspirations at Dovetail Farm www.Dovetailfarm.com
- Cedarburg, WI: 318 Green Bay Road 53012 (262) 377-2770
- Ye Olde Schoolhouse, W-Sat
- Cedarburg, WI: W62 N580 Washington Str (262) 377-0345 Material Matters, www.materialmatters.com m-F 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
- Chippewa Falls, WI: 5503 County Hwy K. 54729 The Cotton Club www.cottonclubquilting.comTues-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-3
- Crivitz, WI: 709 Dyer St. 54114 (715) 854-2621
- Sew Much More, Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4. Winters Thur. to 8. www.sewmuchmoreincrivitz.com
- Dorchester WI: 800 E. Center Ave 54425 (1997 est.)
- Cow Country Fabrics and Quilts cowcountry@tds.net or cowcountryfabrics.com Mon- Fri 9:30- 5:30, Sat 9:30-4
- Eau Claire, WI: 214 S. Barstow St. 54701 (est 1993) (715) 834-9990 The Calico Shop www.calicoshoppe.com Mon-Fri 10-5, Thurs. til 8, Sat 10-4
- Elkhorn, WI: 13 S. Wisconsin St. 53121 (est. 1996) (262) 723-1213 Sawdust & Stitches LLC www.sawdustandstitches.net Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4
- Elm Grove, WI: 13330 Watertown Plank road, 53122, (est. 1976) (262) 786-1523 Patched Works, M-F 10-5, W 10-8, Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4 www.patchedworks.com
- Endeavor, WI: N149 County Road T 53930. (est 1995) (608) 742-6400 Homespun Fabrics homespun@shopstop.net or www.homespunfabrics.net Mon, Tues, Thurs 9:30-5, Fri/Sat 9:30-4
- Ferryville, WI: 62682 Rush Creek Rd 54628 (est 1986) (608) 648-2081 Olde Tyme Quilt Shop www.Ferryville.com Mon-Sat 10-5
Remember, some of these shops have closed. Check before you make that special trip!!
Unless of course you were going to that location anyways, then the quilt shopping will be an added bonus!
