volume 22, Number 3 March 2016

An Affiliate of the Arizona Quilters Guild
volume 22, Number 3
March 2016
Greetings From the President….
I can’t believe that another month has slipped by! We will all be doin’ a jig
and wearin’ the green very soon. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of you!
I hope that the luck of the Irish and the handshake of a leprechaun will
bless you this month!
I am hoping that some magic will happen this month in the way of a Quilt
Show Chair. Sherri Ashford put forth a lot of effort into the Quilt Show
Manual, so the next volunteer to take on this important role will have all the
answers! Yes, it is a big job. Yes, you get to work with a large variety of
women. Yes, you are in full control. No, you are not alone. You have the
expertise of those who have chaired this important committee before, and they will be
happy to share their experiences to help you succeed. Please step up and volunteer.
We will be discussing the budget at this month’s general meeting. Are you ready? Adeline,
our Treasurer, is ready to answer all the relevant questions you come up with. Remember,
a budget is “a tool to provide a forecast of revenues and expenditures; that is, to construct
a model of how we might perform financially if certain strategies, events, and plans are
carried out”. Events and plans carried out? What happens if we don’t have the Quilt Show
next year? Answer: We need a chairman!
This month also brings nominations. Do you know of anyone who would like to lead a
committee? Can you say Yes to being the next Quilt Show Chairman? How about being a
shadow to someone on the Board, in preparation for being nominated next year? We have
a few positions like that available. Give Sherri Ashford a call if you are interested in
volunteering in this way.
Let me end this column with this sage adage: Volunteers don’t get paid.
Not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless. Thank you
for taking the time to volunteer.
Sheri Ahrens
Hospitality
WELCOME TO OUR
NEWEST MEMBERS:
Melissa Corder
Judi Eide
Laurie Bevars
Susan Dull
ROSTER CHANGES:
The members listed below have
made changes to their phone,
email, or address. Please
consult the Online Roster
located on our website for
up-to-date information.
Bette Carbone
Rita Marquart
Susan George
Dianne Lomax
If your information
needs to be
updated, please contact
Sherri Ashford,
Membership Chair
Zola Stuart &
Ruby Worrell
Put another candle on your
birthday cake!
TINA BENSON
LUCILLE BUSH
GINNY CLAUSEN
KAREN DEITZ
JANE DONSKER
ANN EDMONDSON
CATHERINE GEER
SHARON HUSTED
LINDA IRA
EILEEN JOHNSON
SHIRLEY JOHNSON
MARY LOMBERTO
LINDA MAC KAY
SARAH MCNARY
DEIRDRE NOLAN
CAROL PANAGOS
FRIEDA PETERS
NANCY PETERSON
JO SHOOP
SHANNON SIGLER
DORIS STEINLE
MARY LOU VAN DREEL
CAROLYN VICTOR
LINDA VISNAW
BARBARA WALKER
CAROLYN WALTERS
ROSELYN WHITNEY
Dottie Holman will be collecting donations for the
Transition House at the General Meeting. Bring
your toiletry items and help your community!
What’s Inside ….
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PLEASE SIGN UP TO BRING SNACKS
TO THE GENERAL MEETING!
FRIENDSHIP SOCIAL:
Beryl Rasmussen is having a coffee
on March 11, from 2:00 to 4:00 at
the Havasu Resort located at
1905 Victoria Farms Rd.
Theme: “Quilting in a Small Space”.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Guild provides $25 to offset the
cost of a Friendship Social,
so please consider hosting one!
The social can be a daytime,
afternoon, or evening get-together.
Do whatever is best for you.
Mark Your Calendar:
GENERAL MEETING DATES
Thursday, March 10 — Quality Inn, 6:30 PM
Thursday, April 14 — Quality Inn, 6:30 PM
Thursday, May 12 — Quality Inn, 6:30 PM
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Hospitality
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BOM/Community Outreach/ NQD
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PLEASE BRING A GOLD FAT QUARTER
to the March Meeting for
Joan Wurster
General Meeting Minutes
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Education—Guild Classes
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who celebrated her
Vendor Classes
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50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
9, 10, 11
On February 14.
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CONGRATULATIONS, GOLDEN GIRL!
February Meeting Highlights
Friendship Social at Crazy Horse
Local Supporters
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BOM
SCAVANGER HUNT QUILT
Shirley Johnson
Hey Block of the Month Participants!
I wanted to let you all know that I’m changing up the
format a bit in March. I’ve asked the vendors not to
bring their fabrics in March as I assume those of you
who want to participate in the Farm Girl Vintage Block
of the Month program (BOM) are well under way and
likely have all your fabrics in stock that you’ll be using
to complete your blocks. I will schedule one final
vendor visit in May or June and will ask them to bring
fabrics that can be used for the Flying Geese border,
the additional final border, or the backing on the Farm
Girl Vintage quilts.
Here are the blocks that you’ll need to bring to the
March meeting to participate in the FQ drawing: Old
Glory, Sunday Morning, Wooly Sheep or Patchwork
Pumpkin – bring either 2 or 4 blocks depending on the
program you’ve signed up for.
Upcoming blocks that will be assigned at the March
meeting and due in April include: Autumn Star, Chicken
Foot, Churn Dash and Cool Threads – we’re more than
halfway done with the project now. Hope you’re still
enjoying the BOM program!
See you at the General Meeting on Thursday!
Shirley Johnson
Community Outreach
Susan George & June Trubia
THE CHALLENGE WAS ISSUED IN NOVEMBER:
Use as many of the listed 30 items on the quilt as possible.
THE REQUIREMENTS:
Size is your choice. Your quilt must have 3 layers and the
edges must be finished. Label must be attached to the
back of the quilt and include your name and a list of the
items you added to your quilt for this challenge.
THE OPTIONS:
Pieced blocks, embellishments, appliqués, quilting.
THE RESULTS:
The unveilings will be held at the March 10 General
Meeting.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOUR SCAVANGER HUNT QUILT!
National Quilting Day
Date: March 12 at the Quality Inn, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Entrance Fee: Bring a canned item for Interagency.
Bed Turning: Presented by Phyllis Barton. Learn the very
interesting history of quilts!
Indoor Garage Sale: Come and see what is resurrected
from the annual cleaning by our members. One sewer’s
extras are another sewer’s treasures! Thanks to the
Connecting Thread gals for volunteering to work the sale.
Simply Woven Quilt: Class will be taught by Geri Larson
and lunch is provided. Pay $5.00 prior to class and bring
your sewing items. (Complete details on Page 7.)
Community Outreach: Will be sewing their handy work.
Demos: Will be conducted throughout the day.
Many more fun things will happen. Come on by!
Wendy Howe
Next meeting: March 23, 2016 10 AM to 3 PM at the library, 1770 N McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City.
Future date: April 6, Same time and place.
Our Goal:
To share our love of sewing and help people in our community.
We had 10 people at our last meeting. The projects may be one time or on going. What we currently do: lap, children
quilts 40”x 48 to 60”max, fidget quilts, tie on walker bags, adult, child, baby bibs, baby burp cloths, pillow cases. We
keep a count of the puppy pillows taken by you to the Western Humane Society. What we have given out from June
1, 2015 to March 1, 2016: 89 Lady quilts, 58 Men quilts, 61 Fidget quilts, 94 Adult bibs, 9 Children quilts, 2 baby
quilts, 4 receiving blankets, 1 crocheted blanket, 2 hat/bootie set, 50 Burp cloths, 56 Baby Bibs, 58 children bibs, 118
Pillow cases, 165 Puppy pillows. This could not be done without help from all of you. WAY TO GO! Thank you!
Any questions, please contact Wendy Howe.
Remember to bring your Pennies to the
General Meeting
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HAVASU STITCHERS GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
February 4, 2016
Call to Order 6:30 PM
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve January General Membership Meeting Minutes by Eileen Johnson, seconded
by Pat Bennett, all approved, motion passed.
Buy your raffle tickets – 6 for $5.00.
Pennies: Reminder to drop off your pennies to President for next month’s drawing.
Happy Birthday to our members.
Hospitality – Zola/Ruby
102 Members present tonight
11 Visitors, 7 of whom became members tonight
President Sheri Ahrens - Watch Missy Quilter for Teachers Guideline and Ground Rules Form. Revisions approved by
the board. Request from member Catherine Stephan to review form revisions at this time. Discussion. Motion from
Phyllis to table this until next meeting to allow the board to work out details, Seconded by Judy Fintz. Sheri Ashford
requested amendment to motion to have special Board meeting with vendors present to discuss changes to form,
Seconded by Judy Fintz, all approved, amended motion passed.
Coffees Upcoming:
Beryl Rasmussen – “Quilting in a Small Space” – March 11, see Missy Quilter for details.
Thank you to the Crazy Horse Quilters for January coffee.
Welcome to visitors and vendors. Vendors present are:
Donna’s Quilt and Knit – Kingman
Fabrics Unlimited – Fort Mohave
Havasu Quilts – Kim Pebley – Online
Sew What – Jeanette Kennedy and Kevin Cabbage – Online
Treasurer – Adeline Reiten:
Budget on Missy Quilter for review – Vote at March General Meeting.
Report was given on account balances.
Valentines Fat Quarter Give Away from the President:
The winners were: Mary Lou Van Dreel, Winnie Pratt, Andy Walker, Donna Moore, Diane Lomax, Brenda Stanway,
Audrey King, Carolyn Walters, Sherri Ashford, Penny Lind, Linda Nosal, Mary Beth Peters.
Quilting at the Lake – Sherri Ashford – Fabulous! Working on lower class prices for Havasu Stitchers members for QAL
2017. Seven teachers under consideration. Please return survey form to help direct the next QAL and Havasu
Stitchers classes.
Calendar Girls – Sold Out! Revenue of $510.00. Thank you to Printing Plus.
Fabric Exchange – Maria Rhodes
Wild Animals – 5 ½ inch squares for this meeting, eight members participating in February.
March will be Flowers.
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HAVASU STITCHERS GENERAL MEETING MINUTES—CONTINUED
February 4, 2016
1st VP Education – Geri Larson
April 4th Ann Creek Class – Victorian table runner $5.00 class 9:00 to 3:00 at MO’s
April 8th Piecing/Applique class - Gladiolas by National Teacher Reeze Hanson at Quality Inn 9:00-3:00 $40.00
Penny Count – $23.50 from January collection winner is Shirley Chamberlain.
Printing Plus – Michelle and Heather – speaking on behalf of Denise’s Day, fundraiser for local families fighting cancer.
Raffle tickets on sale for the displayed quilt that Jeanette Kennedy stitched and Kevin Cabbage quilted. Denise’s Day
will be held on March 12 at the grassy green spot on McCulloch Blvd. There will be a concert.
Raffle quilt by the Crazy Horse Quilters was on display. The Crazy Horse raffle quilt supports the American Hero Project. Did you know Quilts of Valor requires a completed quilt, while the American Hero project requires only a quilt
top. Interesting bit of information. Thank you Crazy Horse girls for all of your dedication to this worthy cause.
Balloon Fest – Judy Justice/Susan George made $1,853.00 on multiple items sold and the quilt raffle.
Raffle Prize – basket winner Lisa Mousel.
BOM – Cindy filled in for Shirley Johnson– The blocks due at next meeting were announced. Drawing- winner for
completion of 4 blocks is Susan Black, 2 block winner is Deanna Pepe.
Membership Drive – Sherri Ashford announced that April will be the beginning of the Membership Drive. All membership dues are due to the Havasu Stitchers by May 20.
Break.
Connecting Threads - Rita McElhinney & Marsha Davis – New group forming (Sew Much Fun) Thursdays at Hobby
Lobby 9:30, sit and sew friendship group.
Show & Tell – A-L.
Showcase at Aquatic Center – Need someone to help keep it current for Spring.
Community Outreach – Wendy Howe - Presentation of December quilt project. Havasu Herald Newspaper featured
Havasu Stitchers for the Western Humane Society puppy pillow donation, picture, and article in the paper on 2/3/16.
Also, we were mentioned in the Orchids for senior blanket donations to Prestige.
Christmas Party – Loretta Frilot (2016).
National Quilting Day – Sheri/Geri - March 12
Garage Sale
Bed turning
Class – Simply Woven
Exhibits
Nominations – Sherri Ashford - Discussed open positions, encouraged members to volunteer to participate in many
available positions. Nominations accepted at March meeting.
Show & Tell – M-Z.
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HAVASU STITCHERS GENERAL MEETING MINUTES—CONTINUED
February 4, 2016
Scavenger Hunt Challenge – Susan George/June Trubia – There are 30 items to be incorporated into a quilt for the
challenge. This quilt will be yours. Just for fun! Due at March General Meeting.
Spring Frenzy – Cancelled by the City.
Raffle Prize Basket Winner Sue Keller.
Sunshine – Please let Joan Wurster know of a Havasu Stitcher that she can send a card too. Joan celebrates her 50th
Wedding Anniversary this month. Bring gold fat quarters for her basket to March meeting.
Motion to Adjourn by Marilyn Flick, seconded by Bonnie Fryer, motion passed. Adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted by LeAnn Richey
Sunshine
WAYS AND MEANS
June Trubia and the Sundowners
Joan Wurster
BUY RAFFLE TICKETS AT THE MEETING & WIN
FUN PRIZE BASKETS OR 50/50 MONEY!
Remember, it only takes one ticket to win!
Please let the Sunshine Chairman know
if you would like to have a card sent
to one of our members.
Please put Sunshine Lady in the
Re: section of the e-mail.
LIST OF OFFICERS
P. O. Box 2875; Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405
Havasu Stitchers
General Meeting on the second Thursday of every month, 6:30 PM
Quality Inn, Havasu Room
271 S. Lake Havasu Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ
PRESIDENT: Sheri Ahrens
FIRST VP: Geri Larson
Board Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month.
Mohave County Library, 6:00 PM
SECOND VP: Sherri Ashford
Email: havasustitchersguild@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.HavasuStitchers.com
TREASURER: Adeline Reiten
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/havasustitchers
SECRETARY: LeAnn Richey
FABRIC EXCHANGE
CONNECTING THREADS
Maria Rhodes
Rita McElhinney and Marcia Davis
Maria Rhodes invites you to bring your Floral prints in
5 ½” squares to the March meeting for the Fabric
Exchange. Nine members will be participating in this
fabric exchange extravaganza!
There’s a new group in town!
Rita and Marcia have formed a new sit and sew
friendship group, and they meet on
Thursdays at Hobby Lobby, beginning at 9:30 AM.
We know you’ll have “Sew Much Fun”!
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Education
Geri Larson, 1st VP Education
Simply Woven Quilt—March 12
Geri Larson, our 1st VP-Education will be teaching this colorful
class as we celebrate National Quilt Day on Saturday, March 12
at the Quality Inn. This quilt comes together very quickly
using jelly rolls, a solid background fabric, and a fun slice-anddice block construction method. Each square is 12”, and you
only need to make 9 or 12. Sign up at the general meeting and
get your supply list! The cost to Havasu Stitchers is only $5.
Gladiolas Table Runner—April 8
This vivid quilt features the colorful Gladiola, the flower for
the month of August. Four multi-hued flower stalks fill the
corners of this quick-pieced summer table topper. The bright
background of pinks, yellows, and oranges are strip-pieced to
make up fast, and the borders are added to finish it off. The
floral motifs are fused to make them fast. The applique is
“appli-quilted” or stitched down and quilted at the same
time! Size: 43” x 42”.
The Gladiolas class will be taught by AQG National Educator Reeze Hanson on April 8 at Quality Inn from
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The class fee is only $40 to Havasu Stitchers. Please contact Geri Larson or sign
up at the general meeting to reserve your seat!
Victorian Table Runner—April 15
Be sure to sign up to take the Victorian Table Runner class taught
by Ann Creek at Grace Episcopal Church on April 15 from 9:00 AM
to 3:00 PM. The church is located at 111 Bunker Drive in Lake
Havasu City and the cost to Havasu Stitchers is only $5! The class
will highlight the unique curves of this pattern by Southwind Designs. You know we’ll have fun!
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VENDOR CLASSES
CONTACT QUILT SHOP FOR COMPLETE/UPDATED NFORMATION
FABRICS UNLIMITED CLASSES
5039 S. Hwy 95 Suite F
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
928-768-1888
March 2, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Pineapple Plus—New triangle methods.
March 9, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Judy Niemeyer Club—New project each month
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Tuesday Sit and Sew
MATERIAL OBSESSION
34 Lake Havasu Avenue N #11
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
928-505-3612
March 7, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Free Motion Quilting I
March 14, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Free Motion Quilting II
March 21, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Free Motion Quilting III
March 19, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Toothbrush Rug, 18” x 36”
MONICA’S QUILT SHOP
7737 Wagon Wheel Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
928-486-5583
March 2, Bargello, taught by Bettye Sheppard
March 7, Fun and Done—Quilt as you go with charm squares, taught by Jean Teffeteller
March 9 and 10, Mexican Star, taught by Bettye Sheppard
March 16, Greased Lightning table runner, taught by Vicki Zimmer
March 23, Quilt as You Go EZ Breezy Table Runner (Butterfly), taught by Ann Creek
HAVASU QUILTS
2874 Cisco Dr N
Lake Havasu City, AZ
928-221-8114
March 5, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Fun and Easy Placemats with Jeanette
March 12, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Fabric Bowls with Mary
March 19 (also 4/16, 5/21, 6/18, 7/16) 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Bloom BOM by Lori Holt, taught by Shirley Johnson
March 25, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Bow Bag with Jeanette
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February Meeting Highlights
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February Meeting Highlights—Continued
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February Meeting Highlights—Continued
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Preparing for the Friendship Social at
Crazy Horse on January 29
The 2016 Raffle Quilt, presented
by Crazy Horse Quilters
Shelley Oxley and Joann Jacobsen.
A Note of Thanks…
We were delighted that over 50 Havasu Stitchers were able to attend the recent Friendship Social at Crazy Horse
Campground. You supported our American Hero Project by purchasing over $200 worth of raffle tickets, taking quilt
kits home to sew, and returning completed quilt tops within days! Funds generated from the sale of raffle tickets
enable us to purchase fabric and sew quilt tops for wounded soldiers. We hope that you are all lucky winners when
the raffle tickets are drawn and over 50 prizes are awarded on Monday, March 7! We will call you if you win!
Linda Kjorstad, Penny Lind, Barb Math, Mary Peters, Mary Lou Van Dreel, and Charla Youngberg
Crazy Horse Quilters & Havasu Stitchers
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Thanks to our local supporters...
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Havasu Stitchers Quilt Guild
P. O. Box 2875
Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405
is a non-profit organization dedicated to
promoting the art and education of quilting.
Email: havasustitchersguild@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.HavasuStitchers.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/havasustitchers
The Dangling Thread is a monthly publication
of the Havasu Stitchers. It is distributed to members
via email and is also available on the website.
Editor: Mary Beth Peters
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