Cabin Fever Quilters Guild Of South Stevens County WA

G U IL D M EET IN GS ARE FL EX IL E IN
Mailing Address:
July 2014
3383 Betteridge Rd Valley WA
99181
ORD E R T O BE ON T HE CAL EN D AR A T
T HE V AL L EY F IRE T RAIN IN G C EN T ER
ON T HIRD A VE IN V AL L EY W A
Cabin Fever Quilters Guild
Of South Stevens County WA
Please bring an item
to display in the Valley Fair
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was
called order at 6:15
P.M. by President
Mary Ann with 21
members and three
visitors: Mary Boyd,
Kathy Rouleau and
Janice Cox, present.
SECRETARY’S
REPORT: The May 8
minutes were read by
secretary Linda
McCanna. Darlene
moved and Carol B.
seconded that the
minutes be accepted
as read. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S
REPORT: Cindy
gave the treasurer’s
report. There is mon-
ey in the checking
and savings accounts.
everyone of the materials needed for
the Bag Class at
Quilting Bee on
Wednesday, June 18
from 12:00 to 3:00.
CORRESPONDENCE: Katha is
still very sick at
home and
not taking
visitors.
Care
notes are
welcome.
OTHER REPORTS:
Raffle
Quilt
2014
Joy is also
home and welcomes
visitors. Cards are
also welcome.
The quilt
made it’s
official debut at the
Chewelah Quilt Show
where we sold $298
worth of raffle tickets. Members are
Karin Vokaty has
been selected as
next year’s featured quilter for
the Chewelah Quilt
Show. CongratuPlease let another guild
lations to her!!
member know if you hear of
There will be another quilt camp
at Cocolala on
October 24-25.
Inez reminded
July
Snacks/Napkins:
Drinks/Cups:
Door Prize:
Snacks/Napkins:
Drinks/Cups:
Door Prize:
Alice
indigo
Sharon
August
IT’S THE ANNUAL
POTLUCK
Darlene
September
Snacks/Napkins:
Drinks/Cups:
Door Prize:
June Meeting Highlights
July Meeting Date
Change– it’s Wednesday, July 9th!
Hospitality Schedule:
Annual Dues : $15.00, or $7.50– ages 65+ or
students
Upcoming Events:.
 July 9: WannaBee's lunch
 July 9: Regular Quilt Guild
Meeting-6 pm
 July 10-13: Chataqua
 July 12: Community BBQ in
Springdale Park
 July 19: Springdale Parade,
Showcase in the Park, Motocross, WYDF Rally, etc.
 August 2: Quilt show in Eureka
MT Info:
www.eurekaquiltshow.com
 August 2-9: Alaska Quilt Cruise.
Info: www.quiltcriuses.com
 August 9: Valley Fair
 August 13: WannaBee's lunch
 August ___: Regular Quilt
Guild Meeting-6 pm
 August 14-16/2014: Quilt!Knit!
Stitch! In Portland OR Info:
quiltshownews.com/quilt-shows/quiltknit-stitch-portland/
 Nov 14-22: African Quilt Expedition Info:
www.mccallsquilting.com
any member “in distress”.
Our “Sunshine Committee”  April 5-19: Quilt Down Under
Cruise Info: http://
can send a note, a card, or
www.quiltcruises.com/
make a telephone call to that
DownUnder15/
person in need. Thank you
for your help in making each
Be sure to watch for the WSQ
member and guest feel as
Bus Trips!
special as she/he really is.
Chewelah Quilt Show The
Paint Chip Challenge winner was
Darlene. Way to go, Darlene!
Sharon thanked the committee
who worked on the Cabin Fever
Hall. It was very nice.
OLD BUSINESS:
Indigo said that it is up and
running. Just Google it! (The
site is fantastic!)
NEW BUSINESS
Charity Quilts –
Sunshine Chairperson –
wondered if the guild would be
willing to organize the quilt walk
throughout Chewelah. Karen Ellett moved and Darlene seconded that we not sponsor the
Quilt Walk. Motion carried.
Freezer Paper Quilting
Class – Mary Ann asked how
many would be interested in this
class, taught by Carol Corder.
It would be in the fall. Carol
charges $30 per person with a
minimum of 10 people. The guild
would pay part of the cost, and
each interested member
would pay the balance. Phyllis
moved that we talk to Carol
for more information. The
motion was seconded and
passed. The meeting ended
around 8:25 P.M.
A special thank you to www.dstewart.com
encouraged to check out the
quilt to take to events to sell
tickets.
Mary Ann asked for someone to
Darlene reported
take this over. Phyllis volunthat 7 baby quilts are teered. If you know of someone
needed and will be
who is sick, needs cheering or
delivered to local
congratulating, call Phyllis.
babies. Five end of
Because of Chataqua, the
Chewelah Quilt Show
life quilts have been
next general guild meet2015 – Mary Ann shared that
delivered to St.
the committee plans to use the
ing will be Wednesday,
Joseph’s and 11 to
Long Term Care. One hall next year for quilts and
July 9, 2014 at 6:00 pm.
fire quilt has been
delivered to a family
in Springdale. Ladies,
keep working on
The guild your own project,
Bring
“Sewing
work
on
a
charity
kit,
your
own
those charity quilts –
Bee” will usually be or just come and visit snacks and
there is always a
on the third Wednes- every one there! drinks—
need!
day of each month- You can ask ques- and enjoy
exact date will be an- tions, get help if you the fun! Be sure and
nounced at the month- just can’t figure out a tell us all about it at
Wow—you all have
ly meeting, at
pattern, ask the next meeting too!
been very busy!
the
Valley
Fire
about fabric
Great job, everyone!
Training Center,
selection, lend Reminder: participafrom noon to 3
a
needed tion in projects are
pm.
hand, etc.
not a guild requirement-its “Just For
You can bring
Sewing Bee
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Guild Meetings are flexile in order to be on the calendar At the Valley Fire
Show & Tell
Shirley – embroidered Paint
Chip Challenge pincushion
mounted on a silver chalice
Darlene – charity quilt and baby quilt
Sharon – Toasty Toes challenge quilt top; grey green
paint chip challenge quilt, 3-D
with bias binding; and the quilt
show challenge lion quilt.
Phyllis – a braided rug made by
Margaret; a wool bag; a bobbin
lace tiara; and demonstrated
how to make a scrambled 4patch block
Indigo – fabric covered birdhouses; fabric fortune cookies;
birdhouse pincushion
Alice – Paint Chip Challenge pillow, apron and tea towel; and
two charity quilts made from
5” squares
Interesting Websites
How to re-size blocks:
http://
www.guidelines4quilting.co
m/
FinishedSizeQuilting.html#Click
http://
www.victorianaquiltdesigns.
com/
Calling all Quilters
The Valley Fair is looking
for submissions. If you can
submit something, please
bring it to the July guild
meeting. Mary Ann has volunteered to take it to the
Fair and then bring it back
to the August meeting.
Thank you, Mary Ann!
Cindy – a Quilt Show Challenge
Ecclesiastes wall hanging; a
flannel Elmo quilt for her
“instant” grandson.
BAG IN A BAG Lesson by Inez for June Quilting Bee
Bring a quilted and bound 35” square of coordinating fabrics
100” of coordinating color webbing or 100” tri-folded fabric with
batting for handle. Don’t forget the Sewing machine, electric cords,
extension cord, thread, sewing tools and supplies
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Cabin Fever Quilters Guild
Secret Sister
Again there was
another fabulous
collection of secret
sister surprises
waiting by the
entrance. This month’s
collection of secret
sister surprises were
shared. These
included: birdhouses,
fat quarters, stained
glass angel hanging,
Teddy bear and his
own quilt, completed
blocks, firecracker
and Americana fabrics,
a little book, a
pincushion, a comic
quilt panel, chocolates,
a folding caddy, quilt
cards, book box with
FQs, flowers, garden
gloves, greeting cards
and rubber stamps.
DOOR PRIZES:
Darlene
Shirley
Phyllis
Terry Husby
~ Congratulations ~
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Miscellaneous Meeting Reminders
~~~~~
~ Don’t forget to check the Hospitality Schedule ~
CURRENT OFFICERS (elected)
President:
Mary Ann
Vice Pres:
Kathy C
Secretary:
Linda M
Treasurer:
Cindy M
Non-Elected Positions:
Raffle Tickets:
Historian:
Sharon
Charity:
Darlene
Sunshine:
Phyllis
NL:
Cleo & Indigo
Think about how you can
promote and help your
guild. What position in
the guild would you like
to try for a year? Elections and appointments
will be filled in a few
months, and your assistance would be greatly
appreciated. Please let a
guild officer know what
you would like to do,
what you would like to
learn about, etc.
Cabin Fever
Quilters Guild
3383 Betteridge
Rd
valley WA 99181
For the July 9, 2014, meeting please bring:
5” Blocks to exchange
Completed charity project
Secret Sister gift
Any fabric or batting to donate to the charity projects
Any directory changes (address, e-mail, telephone number,
etc.)
A friend or relative
Ideas for guild projects, etc.
Bring a quilt or quilted item, or something else, to display at
the Valley Fair!
Articles/Ideas for the Newsletter
~ Don’t forget to join the guild’s Facebook page ~
Meeting Agenda
Guild Facebook Page
Carol Corder Freezer Paper Piecing
Cabin Fever Quilt Guild
Class
Regular Meeting
Date: July 9, 2014
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Valley Fire Hall
New Business
Call to Order
Activities
Introductions
Other
Show and Tell / Secret Sisters
Minutes
It’s Totally Cool to
Support Your Guild
by participating in
the Charity Projects, Fund Raisers,
Special Events, and
Treasurer’s Report
Door Prizes
Correspondence/Announcements
Adjournment
Reports
Raffle Quilt 2014
Charity Quilts
Other
Old Business
PLEASE TAKE
NOTE OF THE
MEETING DATE
AND TIME