April Newsletter
TIES THAT BIND
Our featured quilter, Linda Halprin has formally signed a contract with us for the November 2011 quilt show. Louanne has quarter sheets available for anyone who wants them, and the vendor letters are going out. Patti will be contacting Royce’s and Colleen will talk to Quilted Basket to see if they will serve as drop off sites again for this falls’ show.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS:
Colleen and Joan L got together last month and put together orphan blocks to make quilts for Kathy Hospice & Memorial Quilts. Kathy Hospice needs twin size quilts and wheelchair blankets. At the April meeting, they will be looking for volunteers to put together the quilt “kits” that they’ve assembled. Donations of your orphan blocks or trial runs are always welcome for these projects.
QUILT SHOW EXHIBITS:
Just a gentle reminder to get crackin’ on your 2011 exhibits for the show. We need guild members to provide the bulk of the entries- that’s what makes our show so special!!
COUNTRY STORE:
While you’re at it, brainstorm for new and recycled ideas for the country store! We are always on the lookout for new and creative ways to add to our quilt show uniqueness!
PROJECT LINUS:
This organization takes quilts and any knitted or crocheted items. More info at www.projectlinus.org
DOWNY QUILTS:
There still is a need for people to make the quilts for the Downy quilt project. They desperately need quilts that would appeal to boys. For more info, go to http://www.quiltsforkids.org/
TRAVELING QUILT SHOW FOR ALZHEIMERS:
Ami Simms has a traveling quilt show with 9 x 12 inch quilts that are displayed and auctioned off to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. For more info see www.alzquilts.org
April HOSTESSES:
Mary D., Aimee, and Audrey
May- Colleen, Patti, Jeannine
BLOCK OF THE MONTH:
Next month’s block will be bright colors with a black background. Make 12 ½” unfinished blocks. Joan L. won 19 fall blocks from the March Block of the Month exchange.
VEST WORKSHOP:
Eunice’s vest workshop has been rescheduled to May, watch for more information!
WANTED:
Joan D. desires ½” (40” long) strips of batik fabrics for wrapping a rope basket.
UFO CHALLENGE:
The 2010 UFO challenge is history! Joan L. took home the prize for 1st and received a $10 gift certificate to Quilted Basket. Sylvia was 2nd and Nancy P. was 3rd. They each received fat quarters for their participation.
CHARITABLE DONATIONS:
The group discussed using our quilt show proceeds to continue donating to quilt related charities in the area. We will continue to sup-port McQuilters (Ronald McDonald House) and Memorial Quilters (formerly Freedom Quilters). The Quilt History Museum has a list that includes ideas for donations; we will be donating something up to $1000. A $500 gift card from Quilted Basket will be going to the McQuilters.
QUILTING ON TELEVISION:
Channel 36.1 airs a show M-F from 12-12:30 called Quilting Arts. Channel 36.3 (create) Georgia Boensteel is on at 5am, 11 am, 5 pm and 11 pm Sundays and Wednesdays.
QUILT SHOWS 2011
April 9 & 10, 2011, Kaleidoscope of Quilts, Courthaus Quilters, Monroe High School, 1600 26th St., Monroe, Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 -4. $5 ($4 w/ non-perishable food item) Raffle, judged show, vendors, boutique, food, guild challenge. Alice Brooks (608) 214-4192 www.courthausquilters.com
April 29-30, 2011 Spring Fling Quilt Show $5 Admission. Quilt categories (lap to twin) and other to include bags, aprons, clothing, wall hangings, etc. Vendors, demos, cash viewer’s choice awards Featured quilter is Lori Franz from Bean Counter Quilts Barker's Island Inn, Superior, WI www.country-schoolhouse.com
April 27-30, 2011 26th Paducah Quilt Show Paducah Expo Center, Paducah, KY www.americanquilter.com
April 30 - May 1, 2011 Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild, Park View MS, Hwy. 83 & NN, Mukwonago, Sat 9 - 4, Sun 11 -4 $5 Over 250 quilted items, judged by independent judges. Vendor malls, bed turning, lunch and concessions Queen raffle quilt. Themed basket and miniature quilt silent auction. Phone: Linda Schubert, (414) 529-2593
www.mukwonagocrazyquilters.com
April 30 & May 1, 2011 It’s a Stitch Quilt Guild Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, 3399 Division Rd, Jackson, 10 - 4 $5 Speaker: Wendy Butler Berns. Featured Quilter: Jeanniene Rakowski. 250 quilts+ and quilted items. Silent Auction, Fabric Challenge, Bed Peel, Grannies Attic, Raffle Quilt, Demos, Marketplace, Door Prizes, Food www.itsastitchquiltguild.com portquilter@live.com Kathy (262) 338-0054
May 11-14, 2011, Arthur Amish Country Quilt Show, Otto Center, Arthur, IL 10-4 daily. $3 admission. Demos, venders, 100+ quilts. Some of the finest handwork in IL Amish Country.www.illinoisamishcountry.com
May 14 & 15, 2011, A Garden of Quilts, Rock Valley Quilters, Rock County Fairgrounds, Memorial Dr., Janesville, Sat & Sun 10 – 4, $4, 200+ judged quilts, demos, bed turning, vendors, appraisals by appt., Handicap Accessible, Free Parking, Featured Quilter, food, Raffle Baskets. Sophie, (608) 752-8322 http:.//webpages.charter.net/rvqg
June 10-11, 2011 Sewing/ Quilt Expo
University of Wi. Platteville, I University Plaza Platteville, WI Friday classes, Saturday- lots of choices, National and local presenters, well-supplied vendors, fabric resale room, scissor sharpening, sewing machine donation pick up. www.uwplatt.edu/cont_ed
June 11-12, 2011 Sparta Butterfest 14th Annual Qult Show. Maplewood Ele. School, 900 E. Montgomery St. Sparta Wi. Sat 12-5, Sun 12-4. 9 categories, incl. youth made. Free admission, donations welcome. Demo Sat at 2pm with Mary Borreson. Free Parking, for info call 608-269-4826, or 608-269-3526.
June 16-18, 2011 Minnesota Quilters Show St. Paul River Center, 175 West Kellog Blvd. St. Paul, MN www.mnquilt.org
July 1-2, 2011: Augusta Area Senior Center, 601 Main Street, Augusta WI, 54722 Corn and Bacon Days- 4-8 Friday, 9-3 Saturday. For info, call Barb 715-286-2953http://www.augustawi.com/community-center/pages/community-center-2010-press-release.html
July 28, 2011: EAA Quilt Gathering, Oshkosh Senior Center, 234 N. Campbell Road. 8-5
July 29-30, 2011: Hayward Quilt Show, Flat Creek Inn, Hayward, WI 5 (waiting for more information from the group)
Aug. 6 & 7, 2011 Curtiss Corners Quilt Show Curtiss Corners Community Center, W of Abbotsford on Hwy. 29, 1/4 mi. N on Hwy. E, Curtiss, Sat & Sun 10 - 4 Free! Club member quilts, demonstrations, vendors, plate lunches served, home baked pies and a craft sale. fbuckx@charter.net Peggy Valitchka, (715) 748-2475,
September 8-10, 2011 Madison Quilt Expo clip_image001 Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, Thur - Sat 9 - 6 $8/day WI Public TV and Nancy Zieman Prod. Judged & Juried Quilt Competition and Exhibits, Work-shops and Lectures by National Celebrity Presenters, Stage Presentations, National Vendors www.wiquiltexpo.com
November 5, 2011, Country Quilt Show. Ties That Bind Quilt Guild. Sampler Celebration. Slinger Middle School, 521 Olympic Drive, Slinger Wi. $5, 8:30-4:30. Quilt Exhibits, vendors, door prizes, antique bed peel, country store, luncheon. Featured quilter Linda Halprin. www.slingerquiltshow.org or call 262-689-4832, 262-673-7350
