2015 3 March disPatcher - Orange Grove Quilters Guild

Orange Grove Quilters’ Guild
Volume 33 #3
March 2015
Next Meeting:
March 11, 2015
Doors Open at 8:30—Meeting Starts at 9:30
National Quilting Month—Guests are Free!
Snacks: A-G
UFO #3 Due
Speaker:
Jenny Lyon
(QuiltSkipper.com)
Topic:
Quilting Techniques
Workshop: Trapunto Sampler
Jenny Lyon is the speaker for March. She makes art quilts with her
domestic sewing machine. She took her first quilt class in 1983, but didn't
take another until 1999 and then became an avid quilter. She calls herself
a "Quilt Skipper" because one day she so loved what she had quilted with her machine so much that
she skipped all over the house to celebrate its beauty! She looks to having her students experience
that "skipping moment" too.
She lives in Northern California where her patient husband took her to Napa Valley recently to watch
the Super Bowl. Her two sons are grown and on their own, making more room for books and
fabric. She also lives with a basset hound.
Jenny has shown her work at Houston International Quilt Festival, American Quilt Show in Paducah
and Pacific International Quilt Festival. And she will show it here at Orange Grove Quilters Guild on
March 11. Be there to share her joy of quilting!
Garden Grove United Methodist Church, Acker Hall
12741 Main Street, Garden Grove
P.O. Box 453, Garden Grove, CA 92842-0453
Www.OrangeGroveQuiltersGuild.com
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February has rushed by so fast. I hope everyone had a wonderful and loving Valentine Day, spent with
friends and loved ones. Isn’t quilting just another way to express your love and affection for another? So
many quilts shared at Show and Tell are made for someone specifically as a gift. Not only are you using
your creative talents to make a unique gift but there is the literal and symbolic gesture of wrapping someone in warmth and love.
This is fresh in my mind as I work on two quilts that are gifts for upcoming graduations. I love to make
quilts for someone that incorporates colors and themes special to them. My granddaughter’s quilt is
pink and has embroidered teapots. My niece’s quilt is a T-shirt quilt with her team shirts from soccer. I
am already excited about giving the quilts even though they are not done yet.
We had a lot of fun in Larene Smith’s class. I have never really made a totally scrappy quilt, and am
amazed how challenging it can be to follow the pattern. Larene was very patient and showed us piece by
piece how to assemble the block she designed just for our guild. I have five blocks done so far. I don’t
want it to turn into a UFO!! Plenty of those are already waiting for me someday.
As you work on your UFO’s, remember the Auction and Tea. Completed UFO’s are the perfect item to
donate for the auction. You get the satisfaction of completing a project and the satisfaction of donating,
all with one piece. What more could you ask? It is never too early to think about what you will donate.
I just want to remind everyone that opportunities to participate abound, and if you are feeling the call to
volunteer in any capacity, I would really appreciate it.
I look forward to working with all of you this year. I appreciate every smile and greeting that has
welcomed me to the presidency. Our guild is full of wonderful, friendly people that share not only quilting
as a passion, but a sense of community and shared purpose. I feel privileged to be part of this
organization.
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March Birthdays
March 2
Sara Forster
March 13
Beckie Welty
March 3
Rose Viola
March 14
Ellen Roman
March 3
Aggie Venaas
March 16
Pat Cook
March 3
Carol Munn
March 16
Barbara Garza
March 3
Pat Ingersoll
March 17
Netta Bryan
March 3
Herta Spears
March 20
Laurie Mutalipassi
March 4
Kathleen Scharnhorst
March 21
Judy Conner
March 4
Janice Self
March 25
Jody Burtch
March 6
Pat Fiamengo
March 27
Cindy Kruse
March 6
Linda Craven
March 27
Bonnie Crawford
March 9
Peggy Schneider
March 28
Bea Viera
March 9
Chris Hankins
March 28
Mary Stockard
March 11
Mickey Mellevold
March 28
Kay Even
March 11
Glenda McNeil
March 29
Mary Van der Lubbe
March 12
Cathy Van Bruggen
March 30
Betty Jean Wenner
Don’t forget to pick up your Birthday fat quarter!
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Words of Comfort, Hope and Promise
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Donations to Bring to the March Guild Meeting
T
he guild has supported military spouses over the past six years, and is pleased to continue this
support. All too often among our military spouses, time for self-care is a neglected priority, and even
considered a luxury! They are looking for nice baskets suitable for making gift baskets and new,
unopened items as follows:

bath and body products

hair care products

smaller picture frames

nail polishes, manicure tools

candles

jewelry

fun note pads/cards/stationery sets

hair ornaments, clips, etc.

journals

coffees, teas

coffee mugs, tea cups

purses/wallets

scarves

slippers

spa items

chocolates/candies/cookies
Those who would prefer to contribute financially to this project, may either bring their checks to the
meeting (made payable to Words of Comfort, Hope and Promise), or donate securely online at
http://www.comforthopeandpromise.org/donations.html.
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by Pam Boozan
Church Liaison
This individual lives close to our meeting place, Garden Grove United Methodist Church, and would be
able to pick up the key either Monday or Tuesday before our general meeting, and then opens the doors
before 8:00 AM the day of the meeting. There is a checklist of opening actions, simple things like turning
on lights etc.
Tea and Auction Chair or Co-Chair
The individual(s) would lead the Tea and Auction planning process. There are examples and previous
years records to guide the planning. I might have a volunteer to be a co-chair, but would still need
someone who plans to actively participate in the process. There will be willing volunteers to assume
responsibility for parts of the planning. The guild has always enthusiastically supported the Tea and
Auction. I will be an active participant on the committee.
Philanthropy Chair and Assistants
The individual(s) would participate in defining the future of philanthropy. Set goals, host the sew-in workshops and contact perspective recipient organizations. This position is a board member and will attend
the guild board meetings to report accomplishments and bring recommendations for board
consideration. The assistants would oversee one aspect of philanthropy, such as pillowcases, baby quilts
or veterans quilts. There may be some storage responsibilities.
2016 Opportunity Quilt Planning
If you are interested in helping select a project for the guild, and helping organize everything, then this
one is for you. This can be more than one person working together.
If you are interested or need more information, please contact Pam Boozan at 714 962-5231 or
714 318-8673.
“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another
without helping himself.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
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I’m sitting here hoping for a little rain. We sure do need it. I’m also packing for a short quilt retreat and
trying to find that darned add-a-quarter! I have two and can’t find either of them, yet!
The report on the membership front is good. We have 42 members from last year that haven’t yet
renewed. I know some have moved away and others don’t go to every meeting and will renew the next
time they are at one. With that said we now have 268 members including the four new members we got
at the February meeting.
I hope everyone that was at the February meeting stopped by to see me and picked up their yearbooks
and membership card. I had a few too many left last year so I cut our order down by 25 books. It costs
around $4 for each yearbook and I hate shredding them at the end of the year.
I have discovered that I can keep a PDF on my cellphone (or tablet, Kindle, etc.) and have it readily available when I need to find someone. If you are interested in having a copy of the membership roster as a
PDF to save to your computer, phone etc., let me know and I can send it to you. On my iPhone it is saved
to iBooks and is really easy to find and scroll through. Just remember no matter how you have your copy
of the yearbook/roster, it is for your use only and not to be disseminated to others or used for advertising.
Hope to see everyone at the March meeting. It will be after daylight savings time so be sure you turn your
clocks forward. Spring=Forward, Fall=Back.
Bonnie Lippincott
Membership Chairman
Philanthropy
Sew
Days
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The winners of the 5 incentives I had were Susan MacVicar, Dolores Kaiser, JoAnn Williams, Helen Murray,
and Janet Gavney. Congratulations ladies! These items were donated by Sharon Hayes, Carol Bird's
collections, and Mary Gibbons.
The winner of the floral bouquet wallhanging was Rose Cristino.
For the next two months, we will be selling raffle tickets for the AccuQuilt Starter Set graciously donated by
Darci Bodin. There will also be incentives as usual. What would it be if we didn't have some of
those items donated by our wonderful Guild members?
Also, please save those pink Yoplait lids. I will be collecting them so Komen will get credit for them. If
you've got any, March will be the last time I can collect them.
Our wonderful membership's continuing support of efforts on behalf of breast cancer awareness and
education is appreciated. Our membership’s ongoing commitment to helping others is heartwarming. Thanks to all of you, so many are helped in one way or another.
Barbara Purks
Number of Members........42
Numbers of quilts completed..... 41
Turn in your project #3 at the March meeting !!!!
Remember....QUILTED, BOUND AND LABELED !!!!!!
The number of your UFO due in May will be announced at
the March meeting.
You are all doing an awesome job at finishing your UFOs. I
want to encourage everyone to finish some of their UFOs this year, even if you did
not join the challenge. Remember - we all learned that quilting is good for your
health. Quilting lowers your stress levels and blood pressure. Quilting increases
your sense of well being and boosts your self-esteem.
WE CAN DO IT!!!!!!
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MARCH 12TH WORKSHOP
With
JENNY LYON
Come join us for Jenny Lyon’s “Trapunto” Workshop on
Thursday, March 12, 2015. This special class will concentrate on the stuffing technique of trapunto, adding another
dimension and beautiful enhancement to quilting.
The workshop is held at 5200 Blackpool in Westminster. The instructor begins
teaching promptly at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Doors to the room open at 8 a.m.
giving participants plenty of set-up time in order to be ready to begin the class on
time.
Remember to bring your lunch, drinks and necessary supplies in order to enjoy
your day creatively sewing with quilting friends old and new.
Should you have any questions, please contact Susan Johnson hbgayle@msn.com,
or Ellen Roman kenhutchins@roadrunner.com.
Road to California Bus Trip
The bus trip was a success. We left here with 47 ladies—and
came back with 47 ladies. I don’t know if they were the same ladies
and since the count matched, I turned off my phone.
- Kathy Scharnhorst
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Member Workshop Sign-Up Sheet for 2015
Member Name and Phone Number______________________________________________
E-Mail address______________________________________________________________
You will be notified if one of your chosen workshops is full and you are put on the waiting list. If you are put on the wait list,
you will be refunded your payment and payment will be due only if a space becomes available to you.
_______
March 12
Jenny Lyon
$30.00
Trapunto
_______
April 9
Mary Tabor
$30.00
Cut and Fold Applique
_______
May 14
Leora Raiken
$30.00
African Folklore Embroidery-felting,beading&stitching
$30 materials fee
_______
June 11
Ann Turley
$30.00
What Goes Around
_______
July
No Workshop
_______
August 13
Joe Cunningham
$30.00
Creative Design
_______
September 10 Linda Schmidt
$30.00
Art Quilt Techniques $20. materials fee
_______
October 15
Jean Impey
$30.00
Basket-Case $5. Materials fee
_______
November 12
Nancy Ota
$30.00
Sashiko $5.00 materials fee
_______
TOTAL
Please check the workshop you wish to sign up for.
Workshop must be paid for before you can be put on the list.
Workshop theme is subject to change and will not be refunded.
Any questions contact Susan Johnson hbgayle@msn.com or Ellen Roman kenhutchins@roadrunner.com
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Our 2015 quilt will be a beautiful appliqued quilt,
called "Baltimore Christmas." It was made by
Mary O'Driscoll and quilted by Cecelia Hosford.
Every member will be asked to purchase or sell
tickets for the quilt.
If you have questions about our Opportunity
Quilt, please contact Judith Stamper.
February Opportunity Basket Winners
Becky Meekhof and Becky Sproal
February Door Prize Winners
Quilt Cupboard: Pat Barton
Bears: Aileen Trunela
Larene Smith (Speaker): Judi Smith
Quilt Cupboard: Betsy White
Larene Smith (Speaker): Flo Mac Millan
Quilt Cupboard: Ginger Fajack
Larene Smith (Speaker): Camille Lang
Quilt Cupboard: Bonnie Crawford
Tranquility Quilts: Marilyn Pond
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February Show and Tell
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Coming Events . . .
Feb. 28-March 1
South Bay Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show, Torrance Cultural Arts Center
March 5
OGQG Philanthropy SEW DAY
March 8
Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 11
OGQG General Meeting
March 13-14
Glendale Quilt Guild 36th Annual Quilt Show, Pasadena Convention Center
March 14-15
Harriet Hargrave 2-day workshop “Basics of Machine Heirloom Quilting”
Conejo Valley Quilters, $80 for non-members, contact Judy Gocke (805) 231-0134
March 20-22
Quilt Las Vegas 2015, Henderson, NV
March 27
OGQG Board Meeting
March 27-29
2015 Bunny Hop
Participating shops: Flying Geese Fabric, The Quilt Cupboard (New Location),
Orange Quilt Bee, The Sew N Sew, Tranquility Quilts
April 2
OGQG Philanthropy SEW DAY
April 8
OGQG General Meeting
April 10-11
Orange County Quilters Guild Show, Anaheim, CA
April 10-12
“Best of the Valley” Quilt Show, Lindsay, CA
April 24
OGQG Board Meeting
April 25
SCCQG “Meet the Teachers,” Carson Community Center
April 25
Acacia Quilt Guilt Tea and Auction, Buena Park, CA
May 1
OGQG New Member Luncheon
May 2-3
Quilting in the Valley, Airtel Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
May 7
OGQG Philanthropy SEW DAY
May 13
OGQG General Meeting
May 16-17
Antelope Valley Quilt Assoc. Quilt Show & Auction,
May 29
OGQG Board Meeting
More information on many of these events is available at http://www.sccqg.org/ in “Events.”
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Support Our Supporters
ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD
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The ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD is a tax
exempt group organized to promote cooperation
and the exchange of ideas among those interested or engaged in quilting and fiber arts; to
encourage and maintain high standards of design
and techniques of creative quilting and fiber arts;
and to inspire personal achievement.
MEMBERSHIP is currently open. Annual Dues are
$25.00 per year beginning in February and ending
in December. Guest donation is $5.00 per
meeting.
MEETINGS: Doors open at 8:30a.m. The regular
meeting is 9:30am on the 2nd Wednesday of the
month. December’s meeting is the 1st Wednesday. Meetings are held at Garden Grove United
Methodist Church in Acker Hall, located at
12741 Main Street, Garden Grove, California. There
is no General Meeting in July.
President
Pam Boozan
1st Vice President
Becky Meekhof
2nd Vice President
Marilyn Pond
Secretary
Marie Blash
Treasurer
Jane Oglesby
Standing Committees:
Past President
Mary Stockard
Parliamentarian
Carol Logue
Friendship Groups
Carol Munn
Historian
Nancy Post, Marilyn Pond
Librarian
Shirley Ellsworth, Sherry Lincoln
Membership
Bonnie Lippincott, Betty Jean Wenner
Newsletter
Elaine Ohgi
Philanthropy
SCCQG Rep
Alice Yonago
Ways & Means
Christi Kolisnyk, Alice Yonago
Workshops
Susan Johnson