december 2013 - Orange Grove Quilters Guild

NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 4
TREATS: M - R
2014 Slate of Officers
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ONGRATULATIONS to:
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President - Mary Stockard
1st Vice President - Becky Meekhof
2nd Vice President - Kathy Scharnhorst
Secretary - Ellen Roman
Treasurer - Pam Boozan
These ladies were elected by the membership at the November Guild
Meeting to guide us through 2014. It is going to be a fantastic year!!!
~ Joyce Oberle,Parliamentarian
RESERVE YOUR SEAT for
ROAD TO CALIFORNIA
T
he BUS TRIP is $33.00, a deal with friendship, ease and comfort all
wrapped up for a great day of fun. We go on THURSDAY, JANUARY 23,
2014.
Details:
 8:00 AM departure from church parking lot
 3:00 PM departure from Road2CA, returning to church approx. 4:30 pm
 PARK IN SOUTH PARKING LOT
 Bring a lunch or plan to purchase at the show
Water & snacks will be provided.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
KATHY SCHARNHORST
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DECEMBER 2013
VOLUME 31 #12
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DISPATCHER
A Word from our President…
I
n this season of Thanksgiving, I have my sewing friendships near the top of my “be
thankful for” list. My sewing friends are as wonderful and as different as the quilts
and projects we complete together. But I hope they know that without them – in all
their stripes and opinions – I would be lost. These are the true friends I turn to when I
need a word of encouragement, some advice for a sticky topic, or for those aggravating personal issues that seem to solve themselves after you talk it over with a buddy. I
am so blessed to have you in my life, and many of you reading this know I am talking
about YOU!
Most of my friends know that something happens to me when the weather changes. I start wearing
sweatshirts and warmer jackets, and I find myself thinking about quilting projects. I seem to lose steam in
the summer, but with autumn, it comes roaring back. I find myself looking at quilting magazines with new
interest. Does this happen to you too?
And, speaking of magazines, I am noticing more and more modern quilts and patterns in the magazines I
subscribe to. ”Modern” -- whatever that means! What it means to me is that I am seeing simpler patterns, more solids, lots of close quilting, but not feather and flourishes. The LA Modern Quilt Guild is a
huge group, and I lurked a bit online, and they are a young group, compared to me, and they blog and
chat online and have “sew-ins” as opposed to lots of formal programs. I love it that there is more than
one way to enjoy this passion!
The other thing I noticed this month is that when I went shopping, I was blown away at the number of
items I saw that were completed with quilting patterns, either the pattern or the actual quilting. A woman
in front of me in line the other day was wearing a lovely gold and black jacket that was a rail fence pattern
done in satins, corduroy and jacquards. Are we spilling into other interests, or was this just something I
never noticed until now?
It’s hard to believe another year just sped by and we will be celebrating the holiday in the next few weeks.
I wish you and yours a peaceful healthy time! May your turkey be luscious! See you at our special meeting
on December 4 (the FIRST Wednesday) when we will be treated to some unique stories about quilts and
quilters of Gees Bend.
Happy Thanksgiving and a Wonderful Holiday Season!
Mary
ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD
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LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
T
he December guild meeting will be the last opportunity to buy
remaining Tea & Auction Boutique items. This is a wonderful
opportunity to do some last minute holiday shopping, and there may be
some great bargains at our last sale of the year.
Thank you to all of the boutique contributors!!! So many creative and
generous donations were made that the boutique has made almost
$1800 so far this year.
Anyone who wants their contributions back can reclaim them at the
December guild meeting. Any items remaining at the end of the meeting will be donated to a worthy cause as determined by the Board.
~ Pam Boozan
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER UNSUNG HEROES
Becky Meekhof has stepped up to be our 2014 1st Vice President. Fantastic
when a new member wants to get involved in our guild. So proud of you,
Becky.
Micky Mellevold is the chair of Friends of the Library, and sells magazines
each month.
Peggy Fulmer and Roslie Liogys, work together to do the Door Prizes each
month.
Thanks, ladies, for all you do to make OGQG the best!
~ Mary Stockard
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DISPATCHER
2014 WORKSHOPS
T
hanks to all of you who have made our workshops a success this year.
We hope you will continue to support the Guild’s efforts to offer you a variety of choices to extend your
quilting experiences. Hope to see you at a workshop in 2014.
The workshop form can be found in the newsletter, just fill it out and bring it to Guild starting next
month. Forms will be numbered in the order they are received. Payment ($30.00 per workshop) is due
when you submit your form in order to hold your place. Check the form for any additional fees.
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 15
June 12
July
August 14
September 11
October 9
November 11
Marie Blash
Mary O’Driscoll
Sherry Werum
Annie Smith
Norah McMeeking
Diane Steele
No workshop
Karen Combs
Robin Gallagher
Cindy Needham
Hand quilting
Needle turn applique
Mosaics and motifs Table Runner
Exploring fabric choices
Foundation techniques
Salvaging your selvages
Patchwork illusions
In and out
Patchwork Potpourri
Feathers (Machine Quilting)
Questions? Contact: Marie Blash, 714 775 8004, marieblash@att.net or Justine Gentile, 714 962
8447, Ibic@aol.com
TREASURER'S REPORT - Turn in Your Receipts
P
lease provide any receipts for expenses this year no later than the December guild
meeting. It is critical to keep track of expenses in the year that they were planned for.
Receipts can be submitted or mailed to Pam Boozan. Thank you.
ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD
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ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD
Member Workshop Sign-Up Sheet for 2014
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.
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January 9
Marie Blash
Hand Quilting
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February 13 Mary O’ Driscoll
Needle Turn Applique
$30.00
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March 13
Sherry Werum
Mosaics & Motifs Table Runner (Optional $35. Kit)
$30.00
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April 10
Annie Smith
Exploring Fabric Choices ($16. Kit )
$30.00
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May 15
Norah McMeeking
Foundation Techniques based on new book (pattern fee)
$30.00
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June 12
Diane Steele
Salvaging Your Selvages
$30.00
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July
No Workshop
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August 14
Karen Combs
Patchwork Illusions ($16. Template & handout fee)
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September 11 Robin Gallagher
In and Out
$30.00
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October 9
$30.00
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November 11 Cindy Needham
Feathers (Machine Quilting) Tuesday class ($15 fee)
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TOTAL
Patchwork Potpourri
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
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 Marie Blash, 714 775 8004, marieblash@att.net or Justine Gentile 714 962 8447, ibic@aol.com
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DISPATCHER
SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE
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hank you all for your support of this month's incentives. I had 3 incentives of
various quilt related items. The InvisiGrip was won by Novella Vandal, the Hope
Basket by Joan Zimmerman, and the Piping Hot Binding kit was won by Patti
Richmond.
So far I've collected 378 lids from our Guild. That's great! Some of you were kind
enough to drop them off at my house. I will still be collecting pink Yoplait lids thru
December. Please remember to bring them.
My thanks to you all for your continued support.
~ Barbara Purks
Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration
is being wreathed in smiles.
~Author Unknown
PHILANTHROPY
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HRISTMAS TOYS: The 3/1 Marines will be at the December 4th meeting.
Please remember to bring unwrapped TOYS. The men & women are deployed,
but there will be a Christmas party for the families still here. They could also
use wrapping paper, ribbons, etc.
Also remember to bring in any finished projects so we can give away to those
in need.
~ Carol Howerton and Susan Derring
ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD
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SHOW AND TELL
Row 1: Irene Haydik, Karen Powell, Becky Meekhof
Row 2: Shirley Ellsworth, Cathy Van Bruggen, Lois Gallagher (2)
Row 3: Barbara Winkler (5)
Row 4: Bea Vieira (2), Carolyn Mohanty (2), Mary Lou Ripper
DISPATCHER
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ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD
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Please
support our
sponsors!
Their gifts
add a fun
and
useful
dimension to
our meetings,
and we want
them all
to be
successful!
DOOR PRIZES
Calico House
Marian Powell, Mary Anne Sletto
The Quilt Cupboard
Doris Carmack
Q’s Longarm
Aileen Tsuruda
Jenny’s
Pat Kritlow, Fran Bodle
M&L
Florence Dissman, Frieda Salzer
Sew Vac Ltd
Mary O’Driscoll, Yvonne Williams
Moore’s
Margaret Johnson, Lois DeForest
Barefoot Quilters
Mickey Mellevold
Bears Quilt Shop
Doris North
Orange Quilt Bee
Lois Gallagher, Joan Groff, Deanna Paul,
Ursula Hartunian
Piecemakers
Mary Stockard
Philanthropy
Barefoot Quilters
Sally Kuck
Anonymous
Joann Williams, Linda Majer, Eva Jamar,
Judith Stamper, Anna Carlson, Ingrid
Vigeant, Aileen Tsuruda, Pat Rooke
QUILTS OF VALOR
S
oCal Quilts of Valor has had a busy month. We presented over 52 quilts through
the Cities of Lakewood, Cypress, El Dorado and the VA hospital. Many were WWII
vets, and one was a POW on the Pueblo.
Between the LB event and the NBC TV show, we now have another 17 quilt requests
to fill. There will be another interview with the CEO of QOV soon, so watch for it!
We have lots of quilt tops and backs ready to be quilted for these presentations, but
we need more long-arm volunteers. Thank you for your help!!
~ Barbara Winkler
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DISPATCHER
ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD
UFO Challenge 2014
Quilt
1
Due
Description
January
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5
SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER!!!
ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD
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Orange Grove Quilters Guild
Quilters’ UFO Challenge 2014—REACH FOR THE STARS!!!
Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________ Email: _______________________________________
Entry Fee: $10.00 Rec’d on __________________ by _________________________________________
This is a chance to turn five UFOs into quilts in only one year!
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Decide which of your UFOs need to be quilts by November 2014…pick 5.
Describe the finished quilts on the next page. Make sure that No. 1 is the one you want to work on
first. Give enough information to easily identify each quilt. For example, “green churn dash” is a better description than “Bill’s birthday quilt”. Fill out both copies of the list and keep one for yourself so
you know what to work on next!
Finished means quilted, bound and labeled.
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The first quilt due in Jan. 2014, will be No. 1 on your list. It may be turned in early. After that, one
quilt will be due every two months except the 4th quilt will have 3 months because we have no meeting
in July. And the order of the quilts chosen for each time will be randomly selected from the remaining
numbers.
When you turn in your first UFO for inspection, you will be given a ribbon and a button to attach showing that quilt is finished. You will receive another button for each UFO as it is recorded as finished.
There will be drawings for prizes after each due date is reached; therefore, all who finish even just one
quilt will be eligible to win a prize that month. Other prizes will be awarded when the year is up.
Quilt
Due
1
January
2
March
3
May
4
August
5
October
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A Bit of Cheer Foundations
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se up the tiniest bits of fabric in a trio of two-color ornaments. Don’t be intimidated
by their diminutive size. Download the printable foundation patterns to make the tiny
ornaments found in the American Patchwork & Quilting December 2012 issue or at:
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/holiday-quilts/christmas/bit-cheer-foundations.
Don't
forget to pick up
your Birthday
Fat Quarter at the
next meeting!
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Linda Majer
Beth Stiel
Janey Bartley
Mary Kay O'Neill
Ingrid Woken
Carolyn Poppen
Stephanie Harper
Kathy Harvey
Merci Apodaca
Thom Knight
Joan Zimmerman
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Marie Gray
Dolores Kaiser
Diane Willson
Nita Randolph
Mary O'Driscoll
Peggy Fullmer
Carol Howerton
Gail Norfolk
Joan Morrow
Barbara Tegel
Fairy Earnest
ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD
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10% DISCOUNT
TO GUILD MEMBERS
ust mention the Orange Grove Quilters Guild,
and ..... Voila! They also have a sale almost every
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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.
P.O. Box 453
Garden Grove, CA 92842-0453
www.orangegrovequiltersguild.com
MEMBERSHIP is currently open. Annual Dues are
$25.00 per year beginning in February and ending
in December. Guest donation is $3.00 per
meeting.
MEETINGS: Doors open at 9:00a.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.
President
Mary Stockard
1st Vice President
Kathy Scharnhorst
2nd Vice President
Gayle Wayne
Secretary
Ellen Roman
Treasurer
Pam Boozan
Standing Committees:
Past President
Susan Johnson
Parliamentarian
Joyce Oberle
Historian
Nancy Post, Marilyn Pond
Librarian
Janet Gavney, Shirley Ellsworth
Membership
Bonnie Lippincott, Pat Kritlow
Newsletter
Pam Himes
Philanthropy
Carol Howerton, Susan Derring
SCCQG Rep
Carol Logue
Ways & Means
Glenda McNeil, Holly Caruso
Workshops
Marie Blash, Justine Gentile