June 2011
OOPS, the newsletter is a little late this month, but never fear, you still have more than a week to finish that project for the June 15 meeting.
Much is going on for the next few months, please take the time to check the newsletter.
Meeting for June is at Royce’s fabrics in West Bend...
We have a trunk show and workshop coming up in September!
A binding demo in October, and numerous chances to go on FARTs (fabric acquisition road trips).
I just couldn’t resist that one!!
If you’ve been busy – we understand, but we miss you! Come back!
The ladies have been making awesome goodies and creating terrific quilted pieces.
See you Soon!!!
TIES THAT BIND
Dinner Meeting is Wednesday, June 15 @ 7:00 pm
BREAKING NEWS…MEETING SPOT FOR JUNE: Due to a conflict, our JUNE meeting will be held at Royce’s Fabrics on Main Street in West Bend. Wow, a fabric store for our convenience! Our meeting will start at 7pm... Come early to browse for goodies!
QUILT SHOW:
Vendor invites went out in mid-May. All of the lists have been updated and the next mailings will go out with your help in July. Thanks to Louanne and her magic copy machine fairy!
QUILT SHOW ENTRIES:
How are your entries coming along?? Some of the winners of the recent block of the month blocks are knocking out quilts like crazy!! It has really been exciting to see finished quilts at show and tell the last few months. Ladies, your talents are AMAZING!!
BROWN BAG EXCHANGE:
Even after a special email reminder, some of you forgot to bring your fat-quarter for the brown bag exchange. There will be no more waffling- especially as we will be at Royce’s on the 15th. If you forget to bring your fabric this month, you’ll have to BUY the stuff at Royce’s.
Start rifling through those magazines and books to find the perfect pattern/idea for your Christmas exchange!
PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS:
Restitching Tradition- Jan Krueger and Linda Marcou are going to host their program on Wednesday, Sept. 21st at our normal meeting time.
Their workshop- Borders Too- will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 (location as yet to be determined). If you’ve ever wondered what makes a quilt stand out – you’ll be interested in seeing how a border can become an integral part of your quilt for just a little more work.
ARE YOU INTERESTED??
1. Bus trip to Quilt Expo in Madison: Fri. Sept. 9 -leave at 8am from Washington County Fairgrounds; leave Madison at 3:30 PM; cost approx. $35. There are only 40 seats available on the bus. (they will not stop on the way home, but suggest you bring snacks/drinks)
2. Two day Shop Hop that will include Green Bay and Appleton and then stop at many shops on the way back to West Bend. Aug 16 & 17 (Tue/Wed) One night's stay in hotel/ meals on your own. Prices have not been set,
If you are interested, reach Kathy at 262-338-0054.
JUNE HOSTESSES:
July: Mary Z., Elly, _____??_______
Please remember that hostesses are responsible for taking out the garbage at the end of the meeting.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH:
BIRTHDAY BLOCKS:
Next blocks for Pat P in Aug. and Mary M in Sept.
BINDING DEMONSTRATION;
Audrey M will be demonstrating her binding techniques at our October 19 meeting. Make your quilts look more professional with tips from Audrey.
FROM OUR FRIENDS @WI Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts:
They are going gung-ho to the completion of construction. Their latest email shows great things happening to the facility in Cedarburg. There will be a fabric/crafts etc. rummage on June 17/18 – so if you’ve got something quilt/craft/fabric related to donate, please do so! Grand Opening on August 11. www.wiquiltmuseum.com
CHARITY QUILT SIZES:
The lap/wheelchair quilts should be at least 36 x 40 The Kathy Hospice is grateful for any quilts, just so they can be washed. They do not care if the batting is cotton, polyester or a blend. Make sure to label your quilts Ties That Bind 2011.
We are also considering getting together a “donated quilts display” for the quilt show…so start stitching!
**Orphan Block packages…3 quilts are DONE!
There were more put together, and all were taken at the May meeting. Thank you to those who donated the blocks, took the time to put them together, and the time and effort to sew them up.
VISITOR AND NEW MEMBER:
Welcome to Beth C, a friend of Helen and Eunice who decided that she likes our friendly group! Beth does all of her quilting by HAND!!
POPTOP COLLECTION:
Remember to save the pull tab part of your soda/pop cans for donation to the Ronald McDonald house!
ORPHAN BLOCK DONATION QUILTS:
The guild has purchased backing and batting to be used for donation quilts. $140 was spent for backing, batting, and four cute panels. If anyone has a top and needs batting, backing or binding, if you’re going to finish the quilt yourself, let Joan L or Colleen know, and you can get guild donated supplies!
SAD DAY:
Fons and Porter’s quilt shop in Iowa is closing- their online store, however, is still open.
More acronyms:
CHAOS
Can’t
Have
Anyone
Over
Syndrome
(quilting has taken over my house)
QUILT SHOWS 2011
June 10-11, 2011 Sewing/ Quilt Expo UW Platteville, I University Plaza Platteville, WI Friday classes, Saturday- lots of choices, National & 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 Quilt 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 33rd Annual Quilt Show & Conference, Saint Paul, MN
3 days of quilting fun June 16 - 18, 2011! Show features over 700 quilts on display, judged & non-judged quilts, special exhibits, small quilt auction, raffle quilt, special events, classes & lectures by nationally known instructors and a merchant mall with 75 - 100 quilt related vendors. www.mnquilt.org/mq2011
3 days of quilting fun June 16 - 18, 2011! Show features over 700 quilts on display, judged & non-judged quilts, special exhibits, small quilt auction, raffle quilt, special events, classes & lectures by nationally known instructors and a merchant mall with 75 - 100 quilt related vendors. www.mnquilt.org/mq2011
July 1-2, 2011: Augusta Area Senior Center, 601 Main Street, Augusta WI, 54722 Corn and Bacon Days- 4-8 Friday, 9-3 Saturday. Info 715-286-2953http://www.augustawi.com/
July 28, 2011: EAA Quilt Gathering, Oshkosh Senior Center, 234 N. Campbell Road.
July 29-30, 2011: 25th Anniversary Show, Hayward Quilt Show, Flat Creek Inn, Hwy 27, Hayward, WI. Piecemakers Quilt Guild. Friday 10-7, Saturday 10-3. Quilt display, Vendors, Raffle, Door Prizes, and Demos. haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com
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,
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 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
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
