May-June 2012 Newsletter - League of Northern Colorado Quilters

Northern Link
Newsletter of the League of Northern Colorado Quilters
May–June 2012
LNCQ . . . devoted to preserving the heritage of quilting
June Program
Monday, June 4, 2012
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SHARLENE "SHAR" JORGENSON
QUILTING IN THE HEARTLAND LECTURE
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TRUNK SHOW
Shar Jorgenson, a quilter of more than 20 years, is a familiar face to thousands
of television viewers. Her PBS television series, “Quilting from the Heartland”
and “Quilting with Shar”, bring innovative techniques to quiltmakers of all skill
levels. Her enthusiasm, down-to-earth style, and extensive experience, guide
viewers through the steps of creating beautiful quilts quickly and easily using
today's tools.
In 1988, Shar created her first set of laser cut, acrylic templates. Her timesaving method of rotary cutting several layers of fabric into customized shapes
brought accuracy and convenience to quiltmakers.
In addition to the 13 years of weekly quilt programs she taped for PBS, Shar is
the author of over 40 books. She has developed over 35 templates patterns
and a full line of quilting stencils. She exhibits and teaches at over 20 quilting
events annually. Through filming, writing, and teaching, Shar continues to
share her knowledge and love of the art with quiltmakers everywhere.
In 2009, Shar was chosen as Quilter of the Year by Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
She taped 13 programs to be seen on the Quilting School hosted by Linda
Taylor.
Inside this issue
LNCQ Fund Raising
President’s Letter
Small Groups
Community Service
Treasurer’s Report
History of Appliqué
LNCQ Merchant Supporters
Mark Your Calendar
Borrow, Exchange Loan Corner
Supporters and Advertisers
Supporters and Advertisers
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General Meeting
Monday June 4, 2012
Harmony Presbyterian
400 East Boardwalk Dr
Fort Collins, Colorado
6:30 PM Social
7:00 PM Meeting
Members please bring
a donation to the Food Bank
Guests are
FREE!
Workshop with Shar Jorgenson June 5, 2012, 9:00 to 3:00.
Make a table runner using Cleopatra’s Fan pattern
And Shar’s templates.
Cost $45 member $50 non-member (plus purchasing templates)
Don’t miss this opportunity to take a class from Shar. Call Maxine Tamlin at
970-482-5819 for questions or fill out the registration form on our website
www.lncq.org and mail to Maxine as soon as possible
June 4th meeting is “Bring a friend(s) night”
All guests are free.
Show & Tell
Please bring your
creations and treasures
to share! The theme for
June is hearts and
landscapes.
Thanks! Kathee Houser &
Rita VanDyne
2012 LNCQ OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Norma Carter
(970) 207-0715
VICE PRESIDENT
Rinda Gillespie
(970)-377-2787
SECRETARY
Patricia Streeter
TREASURER
Susan Rowland
PAST PRESIDENT
Patti Smith
(970) 412-8900
(970) 377-3458
(970) 225-2101
2011 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Community Service
Exhibits
Hospitality
Hospitality
Library
Membership
Membership
Newsletter
Newsletter
Parliamentarian
Programs
Retreat 2012
Retreat 2012
Show & Tell
Show & Tell
Small Groups
Rookie Program
Ways & Means
Web Coordinator
Workshops
Colette Sawyer
Kathie Houser
Phyllis Pekari
Shawnette Sherwood
MaryAnne Florence
Paulette Murray
Vonne Zdenek
Pat Shawaker
Tess Cox
Maxine Tamlin
Eileen Maelzer
Linda Heier
Robbie Carpenter
Rita Van Dyne
Robbie Carpenter
Dena Johnson
Eileen Maelzer
Needed
Jean Poland
Shirley Christian
LNCQ Library
The LNCQ Library is located in
The Sweetheart Quilt Shoppe
It’s a wonderful resource AND it is
FREE to members
LNCQ MISSION STATEMENT
LNCQ is a not-for-profit group devoted to
preserving the heritage of quilting. It is open to
members of established quilt groups as well as
individuals wishing to share knowledge and skills
for all aspects of quilting. The arts involved in
quilting shall be the primary and only focus of this
organization. The purpose of the League is to
provide a source of education, information, and
inspiration. The League shall support and promote
small Quilt Groups.
LNCQ FUNDRAISING
Update on plans…
Raffle Quilt. Jean Poland is moving forward on the Raffle
Quilt project. They will decide on a pattern and make the
quilt this year and take care of the necessary classes and
requirements. Then we can start the raffle ticket sales in
January.
Items to Sell There are volunteers to make items we could
sell. There seems to be a preference for holding a workshop
to make items. What is needed is someone to organize
this and also someone to take charge of finding
locations to sell things. So far, there is no luck in finding
such persons.
Garage Sale/ Group Sale. A suggestion was made that if
we do a group sale, that LNCQ could have a booth too.
Several have offered to help with this, but it needs
someone to take charge of planning this.
MEMBERSHIP
The membership form can be accessed our website at the
following link: http://lncq.org/files/form_membership.pdf
Membership is available throughout the year.
LNCQ BOARD MEETINGS
We welcome local presenters for
LNCQ programs. Honorariums are
provided. Contact the Program
Chairperson with recommendations.
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Board meeting are held at the Meadowlark Church of Christ,
Fort Collins. Meetings are the first Monday of months without
general meetings, but may be rescheduled to the second Mon. to
avoid holidays. Call any Board Member with questions
Volume 15 Issue 1
LNCQ Small Groups
What do you know
about small
groups?
From the LNCQ President …
I’m sure we can all trace our sewing roots back a ways. In my case there
are stories from my Grandmother of her Mother’s sewing skills. The
following story happened around 1910 when they lived in a rural area of
Nebraska.
“Mother liked to go to town at least twice a year to buy material for
clothes for the family. Dad kept putting it off. Finally Mother asked Uncle
Floyd to bring her some so she could get started sewing. He was a
bachelor so didn’t know the value of variety. So he bought one whole
store bolt of blue gingham, one of denim and one of calico. It took quite
a while to use it all. Guess Dad got tired of seeing us all dressed alike, so
next time we needed clothes, he managed to find time to take Mom to
town.”
Well, if there is one thing that we know as quilters, it’s the value of
variety -- and also of quantity. Just check out our stashes. Our June
meeting is going to be so fantastic because Shar Jorgenson is our
speaker. What an opportunity to hear such a renowned quilter, author
and speaker! Be sure to sign up early if you are interested in her class on
June 5th. Information can be found on our web site www.lncq.org.
June 4th is also Bring a Friend to LNCQ day. (Guests brought by
members will not be charged a guest fee.)
Thanks to all of you who signed up to help with our fund raising efforts.
A group is already working on the details for a raffle quilt. We are
hopeful that we can plan a garage sale or a group sale with a LNCQ
booth. And many volunteered to help make salable items either at a
workshop or on their own.
They say that variety is the spice of life, so I’m wishing you a very spicy
summer.
Norma Carter
LNCQ President
Northern Link
One of the unique things about
this Quilt Guild is that LNQC has
“small groups”—That is, there are
more intimate groups of 12-20
members, where quilters meet in
homes or in churches to share
ideas and friendships. Some
groups enjoy challenges, some
share and trade blocks, some do
charity quilts, and some just sew
and enjoy each other’s company.
On our web site there is a list of
the groups and an indication of
available space in the groups,
where they are mainly located,
and what they do—This list is not
limited – If there are some people
that would like to start another
group-- that would be wonderful—
Consider joining a small groupYou will probably enjoy it and it
will help you grow in your quilting
life.
Call: Dena Johnson, small groups,
chair
Rookie Coach Needed
LNCQ needs a Rookie Coach
Coordinator NOW!!
Currently 4 Loveland residents
are waiting for coaching. Please
contact LNCQ President, Norma
Carter 207-0715 or
normac68@comcast.net
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Community Service
League of Northern
Colorado Quilters
Treasurer’s Report
Year to Date
4/30/12
Balance 1/1/12 $11,446.84
Income
Membership $ 1,100.00
Guest fees
90.00
Advertising
379.00
Hospitality
154.00
Ways /Means
37.00
Retreat
8,299.00
Program
950.00
Total Income $11,009.00
Disbursements
Rentals
274.00
Community Service226.60
Exhibits/CQC
170.49
Hospitality
225.00
Membership
101.98
Newsletter
347.12
Web Site
441.80
Programs
1,037.01
Retreat
8,240.92
Publicity
55.66
Show/Tell
8.87
Total Disbursed 11,129.45
Balance 4/30/12 $11,326.39
$11,326.39
So far LNCQ has distributed 47 quilts this year. They have been
given to Child Safe-18 quilts and a pillowcase, Foster Care-10
quilts, Honor Flight-13 quilts and Crossroads Safe House-6
quilts.
At the "Sew Day" on March 31st, seven quilters sandwiched 30
quilts and made several tops. Half of the sandwiches are
already out to longarmers to be quilted.
Child Safe
Barbara Cohen with Child Safe needs as many quilts as possible. The
quilts do not need to be large-45”or 48” square will work just fine. So
please go through your stash and use that fabric “I can’t remember why
you bought it!” or “What was I thinking!?”-- and UFO blocks that are
taking up space.
Honor Flight of Northern Colorado
This organization sends WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War and
terminally ill veterans on a free trip to Washington DC to see the
memorials. The Northern Colorado chapter tries to cover each veteran
with a quilt before they go. Here again, the quilt does not need to be
large. Lap size is good and of course they love Red, White and Blue.
Crossroads Safehouse
For 30 years, abused women and children in Northern Colorado
have come to Crossroads Safehouse in Fort Collins. Here they have
found safety, shelter, personal assistance and resources they need to
build lives without violence. Crossroads offers free advocacy, legal
assistance, transitional housing, and education. Annually, food,
clothing, and support are provided for over 300 residents
11,129.45
Large quilts are donated to families that have lost everything,
such as in home fires, wild fires and floods.
Balance 4/30/12
Richie’s PayBack Rewards Card….another way to raise funds for LNCQ
$11,326.39
Offered by Richie’s Car Wash -- 3141 S. College Ave., Fort Collins.
Total
9,983
When you purchase their “Works Wash” ($14), and present the Payback Card, they will donate
$2 to LNCQ. And each month there may be several days when this will be doubled to $4.
This is a wonderful way to get a great car wash and help LNCQ at the same time.
Thanks to all of you who are supporting this program.
To get Payback Cards, contact Norma Carter, LNCQ President, at normac68@comcast.net
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Volume 15 Issue 1
Shop with our LNCQ supporters and advertisers!
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Dana Stencel & Shelly Garcia, Owners
For Sale
830 Bernina
Popular old metal mechanical machine
Case not original—No attachments
A friend paid $1,400 for hers
Mine $650.00—what I paid
Call Dena Johnson 303-674-5117
or denajohnsonccr@MSN.com
Mark your calendar!
June 9
Historical Documentation, Windsor. Contact Pat Edstall 970-674-1453
June 16
The Berthoud Outdoor Quilt Show 10-4 pm Fickel Park, 700 Mountain Ave., Berthoud. If you would like to display
quilts, download forms and return to the Berthoud Chamber office via e-mail at bcc@berthoudcolorado.com .
July 11-15
2012 Quilt Colorado, at the Embassy Suites in Loveland. register for classes and volunteer. At
www.coloradoquiltcouncil.comNOTE Volunteers get goodies, a chance to win one Fabulous Prize on the day they
volunteer and one Fantastic Fabulous prize at the end
July 27-29
Windsor Fine Arts Festival -- ".... an organization that realizes quilting as a fine art form and look forward to seeing
more quilting artists at our festival." This is a juried art show with fees for entry and booth rentals
Aug 17-19
Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival at the Ranch, Loveland: Fri & Sat.10am - 5pm • Sun.10am-4pm
LNCQ Borrow, Exchange, Loan, or Share Corner… Remember it must be FREE!
Do you have something you would like to borrow, exchange, loan or share?
Let the Newsletter Committee know. We’ll publish it here.
Email Pat Shawaker at pashawaker@comcast.net or 970-222-6425
Eileen Maezler thanks those who generously loaned her the 18* doll clothes patterns—It’s nice not to buy everything!
Northern Link
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More LNCQ supporters and advertisers…
STEVE’S
Sewing Machine Service, Inc.
J&M Vac & Sew
Steve Ferguson
Certified Service Technician
1737 S. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(Prospect & College)
(970) 472-1822
“Over 30 Years Experience”
Service/Repair Most Makes and Models
Embroidery, Serger, and Sewing Machines
469 N. Denver Ave #101
Loveland, CO 80537
970-663-1590
Shop Hours M-F 8-4
mama said
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a creation station & fabric depot
WWW.MAMASAIDSEW.COM
121 e. mountain, old town fort Collins
970.493.0623
OPEN DAILY FOR CLASSES, PATTERNS,
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MONDAY-Saturday 10-6 Sunday 12-5
Jerry & Madeline Hixon
Proprietors
Website: www.jmsewvac.com
The Fig Leaf
FABRIC AND NOTIONS
Laura Shotwell. Owner
2700 S. College Avenue
Fort Collins CO 80525
970-495-1766 phone
thefigleafquilting.com
Luv● 2● Sew
Sewing & Vacuum
528 N. Cleveland
Loveland, CO 80537
970-622-8844
Authorized Dealers: Janome, Brother, Juki
We carry Horn Cabinets
Lance Ferguson
Owner
Quilter’s Stash
Patty Winkelman – Owner
1180 Ash St. Suite 100
Windsor, CO 80550
970-686-5657
www.quilterstash.com
Becky Johnson
Jackie Galbraith
Becky Warmer, Owners
517 N. Denver Ave.
Loveland , CO 80537
(970) 461-3452
Sweetheart quilt@msn.com
Monday-Saturday 10am – 6pm
History of Appliqué written by LNCQ member, Steffani McChesney
Appliqué is the name given to the decorative technique of sewing fabric shapes to a background fabric of a different color and has
been around in some form for as long as humans have been able to use a needle and thread. Some believe that the idea of appliqué
may have come from patching holes in worn garments or linens. One of the earliest examples of the art form is found in the
Boulak Museum in Cairo, Egypt. It is a ceremonial canopy dating from 980 BC, which was part of the funeral tent of Queen Esimem-kev. The canopy is made of gazelle hide decorated with symbolic serpents and blossoms. The appliquéd pieces are dyed in
various shades of pink, blue green and golden yellow. Appliqué usually decorated objects that were used in everyday life so not
many examples have survived through the centuries. Surviving examples in museums include crusaders’ banners and cloaks
decorated with appliquéd motifs.
For centuries in Europe crewel embroidery using wool yarn dyed in many colors was most often used to decorate household
linens. Starting in the 15th Century appliqué began to replace crewelwork on bed curtains and other linens. In America the use of
appliqué to create household textiles began in the 18 th Century. The first examples were in the style called Broderie Perse. This
name, meaning Persian embroidery in French, is thought to have originated around the time of the Great Exhibition of 1851 held
in London at the Crystal Palace, though the method was actually used for many years before the Great Exhibition.
Broderie perse quilts were made of shapes cut from expensive hand-colored chintz made in India. The British shipped this fabric
to America charging huge import duties. These quilts were sometimes called one-yard quilts because women would have their
friends and relatives who were going to England bring back a yard of fabric concealed in their luggage. A yard of fabric was easy
to hide from a nosy customs inspector. The chintz cutouts were appliquéd onto a white or unbleached muslin background, often
with decorative stitches such as the blanket or buttonhole stitch. Then the background was heavily quilted in elaborate designs.
Since these quilts were so expensive in time and money to produce, they were only used for show so a great many have survived
to the present time.
When fabric became readily available and colorfast appliqué was used more and more to create beautiful bedcovers. Unlike
patchwork, appliqué lends itself to curved and intricate shapes so more realistic designs can be used. Flowers look like flowers
and people look like people. Story quilts became popular in the early 1800s to document important historical events such as
battles or presidential inaugurations. These realistic techniques reached their zenith in the 1840s and 1850s. Some of the most
intricate and beautiful appliqué quilts ever made were called Baltimore Album quilts because they were produced primarily in
Maryland. Baltimore Album quilts were also known as presentation quilts and autograph quilts. They were originally made to
commemorate a festive event such as a wedding or as remembrances to be given to family or friends who might be moving too far
away to have much hope of returning for visits. Each block was stitched and signed by a different person. The block design often
had particular relevance to the person for whom the quilt was being made and the block was sometimes signed by the maker,
hence the name autograph quilts.
At about the same time as Baltimore quilts were having their heyday, the spectacular Hawaiian quilt was being developed. On
March 31, 1820, the brig Thaddeus brought the first American missionaries to Hawaii. Legend has it that within hours of
debarkation the missionary ladies had organized a quilting lesson. The Hawaiian ladies did not like to cut the large lengths of
fabric in to small pieces so they developed a way to use as large a piece as possible. It is believed that German sailors had shown
the Hawaiians how to do Schneerenschnit, a paper cutting technique at an earlier time. The inventive Hawaiian ladies used a
similar technique to cut out what must be the largest appliqué pieces in the world for their distinctive quilts. The Hawaiians were
not the only non-European people to take to appliqué. After fabric began being used for trade goods, tribal people in Central
America and Asia developed some interesting and unusual forms of appliqué.
The Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama use reverse appliqué techniques to make the distinctive designs
called molas, which are used by the women of the tribe to decorate their traditional blouses. Molas are made in pairs and are used
for the front and back of the blouses. These beautiful works usually feature fanciful forms of people, fish, animals and plant life
from the maker’s everyday life. Occasionally someone will make a geometrical or abstract set of molas to great effect. The colors
are bright featuring red and black and are often embellished with embroidery. Pandau, or flower cloth, appliqué is made by the
Hmong tribal people of the mountainous regions of Viet Nam, Laos, and Thailand. Pa ndau is usually used for bed covers, belts,
hats, and as embellishment on clothing. The work is also in reverse appliqué embellished with embroidery. Young girls begin
learning the craft to attract a husband and supply their trousseaus. After the Viet Nam War many Hmong people immigrated to the
United States because they supported the American Armed Forces and were in danger from the Communist government in Viet
Nam after the Americans left. There is a large population in Fresno where pa ndau work can be found for at local craft fairs.
Celtic appliqué developed from the decorations used on Irish step dancing costumes. The complex designs are found carved on
ancient stones all over Ireland. The appliqués are usually made with bias tape. Stained glass appliqué uses bias tape to emulate
leading in stained glass windows. Shadow appliqués are made by covering a colored piece of fabric with a piece of organdy and
stitching around the shape. The main styles of appliqué used by needle workers today are molas, Celtic appliqué, broderie perse,
shadow appliqué, Hawaiian, pa ndau and stained glass appliqué.
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League of Northern Colorado Quilters
Meetings held the 1st Monday of the months Feb., April,
June, Aug., Oct., Dec. at Harmony Presbyterian Church
Remember
to bring
to bring 2
2 non-perishable
items or a cash donation
to meetings for the
Food Bank. This is a
way for LNCQ to say
"Thank you" to the church
for their facility.
League of Northern Colorado Quilters
P.O. Box 272593
Fort Collins, CO 80527
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