December 6, 2012 - Quilter`s Guild of Dallas

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Next Meeting:
December 6, 2012
Kay Cox, VP-Programs and Workshops
We had a small but enthusiastic turnout for the November meeting. The row quilt
group completed five tops, the disappearing nine-patch group completed two tops, the
striped fabric group came close to completing one top, and the string quilting group
made a significant pile of blocks ready to piece together. Woo-hoo!
December Speaker
Melinda Bula
http://www.melindabula.com/
Melinda Bula has been in love with fabric all of her
life and knew she would be an artist when she was just 16
years old. Melinda majored in art and she and her husband
started their own wallpaper and fabric design business soon
after the birth of their first son in 1988.
Since moving to California in 1996, Melinda has been
involved in quilting and wearable arts. Her sense of color and
design has won her numerous awards. Her lecture will be
“Developing the Artist Within Through Quilts and Wearable
Arts.” We will take a humorous look, through the eyes of a
quilt artist, as she finds her way through the world of arts,
quilting, and wearable arts. The lecture includes a trunk show
and fashion show featuring our own guild models.
There are no workshops in December.
Afternoon Glory
January 3, 2013
What to bring
to meeting:
• YOUR NEW
MEMBERSHIP
CARD!
• Bring and Brag items
• QGD Raffle Quilt stubs
& payments
• Guild Library books
• Show entries
• Money to register for
upcoming workshops,
etc.
• Completed Covers for
Kids projects
While the football fiends are at home watching bowl games,
we’ll be kicking off 2013 with our guest Leigh McDonald.
Leigh’s lecture on Thursday night will be “Small Space Studios.”
She will be sharing photos comparing some of her past studios and
her current quilt studio. Tips will be presented for storage of tools,
fabric and quilts as well as how to make a multi-purpose small
space work. Leigh’s new studio is located in her apartment home
and every inch of space is utilized.
Workshops:
• Friday, January 4 - Color Theory - a basic workshop for using
color in quilts. Paper and fabric quilt blocks are made using the
color theory learned in the morning. Bring fresh eyes, a sense
of adventure, and spend a day of colorful experiences.
• Saturday, January 5 - Balls in the Air - cutting
and sewing techniques for curves and circles will be taught. Two
types of machine appliqué will be demonstrated. Some precutting
and fusing is required.
For workshop details and supply lists, be sure to check our Guild website
www.quiltersguildofdallas.org and click on Programs/Workshops.
(see Programs, page 2)
Programs
Continued from page 1
You can also go to a speaker’s website using the link to a given speaker’s site from
our website under Programs/Workshops to see more of their work.
February 7
Susan Cleveland will present “My Eclectic Quilt Pageant.” Using simple designs,
attention to detail, fine workmanship, and special binding techniques, Susan has
created her own unique style. Many of her quilts have received awards at international
shows and she enjoys sharing tips and tricks to add panache to simple quilts and
take heirloom pieces to new heights. Real quilts will be shared, then details will be
displayed via video camera and projector.
Footnote from Judy Kriehn: Marcia Hampton and I heard Ms. Cleveland speak to the
Denton Guild last year. If you love a speaker who makes you laugh, don’t miss Susan’s lecture!
Workshops:
• Friday, February 8 - Trio
• Saturday, February 9 - Piping Hot Binding
March 7
There will be no regular monthly meeting or workshops. Please join us for the
Preview Party for Dallas Quilt Celebration 2013 at Market Hall and volunteer at the
show Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
April 4
Ellen Anne Eddy will present “The Enchanted World of Ellen Anne Eddy”
Workshops
• Friday, April 5 – Stitch Master Book
• Saturday, April 6 – Thread Magic Mastery: Working with All Types of Threads
You can always check the Guild website, www.quiltersguildofdallas.org, for
upcoming speakers, workshop topics, supply lists, and more. Registering for workshops
early $AVE$ YOU MONEY!
New Hat-Wearer(s) Wanted:
Judy Kriehn, wearer of too many hats, including Newsletter editor, Show Co-Chair, President, yadda-yadda
Well, guys... Just like last month, I have a few too many hats. I really have to take some hats off.
In addition to taking on Internal Communications, member Suzanne Hardebeck has agreed to take over as
Texas Association of Quilt Guilds (TAQG) rep for our Guild. Lut DeMulder has agreed to chair the Nominations
Committee. I ♥ volunteers!
I’m still wearing my sad-puppy face. You remember when your mother asked “What if your face froze like that?” Do
you guys really want to see my face freeze in “sad puppy” mode? Surely there is somebody out there willing to take a
stab at Newsletter Editor.
Please drop me an email if this sounds vaguely interesting to you.
jkriehn@verizon.net
Pretty please? With sugar on top?
QGD Online - December 2012 page 2
SHOW
Entries
are
OPEN!
Download instructions and
forms from the Guild website
http://www.quiltersguildofdallas.org/
quiltcelebration2013/2013_entry_form_info.pdf
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Friday 10—6, Saurday 10—5
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Quilt
Shows and
Events
Calendar
For additional information
on any of these events,
visit the website at:
www.quiltersguildofdallas.org
and click on the link to
“events and links.”
October 29, 2012 – January 4, 2013
The Island Quilter’s Guild Annual Show
Where:
Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1861
US Custom House
502 20th Street
Galveston, TX
Hours:
M-F: 9AM-5PM.
Closed holidays (Nov.22-23, Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31-Jan.1)
Admission:
Free
Information:
Contact Jenny Chiovaro:
jenny@chiov.net
281-299-4665
January 11 – April 5, 2013
“50 years of Quilts Inspired by the Civil War”
Where:
Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1861
US Custom House
502 20th Street
Galveston, TX
Details:
In conjunction with the 150-year reenactment of the Battle of Galveston,
the Galveston Historical Foundation is
sponsoring a quilt show featuring quilts
with a Civil War theme. They are especially
looking for quilts based on the Jane Stickle
quilt as popularized by Brenda Papadakis.
They are also accepting quilts made
primarily from Civil War reproduction
fabrics, patterns, or others influenced by
the Civil War. Submission deadline is
December 7, 2012
Information:
Contact Jenny Chiovaro: jenny@chiov.
net, 281-299-4665, for forms and more
information.
February 21-24, 2013
“QuiltCon” – Modern Quilt Guild
First international modern quilting conference and show
Where:
Austin Convention Center
500 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX
Details:
Juried quilt show, vendors, workshops
and lectures by Denyse Schmidt, Malka
Dubrawsky, Elizabeth Hartman, Anna Maria
Horner, Amy Butler, Weeks Ringle and Bill
Kerr
Information:
http://www.quiltcon.com/
Membership packets are out!
If you renewed your membership on or before the September Guild meeting and still have not received
your packet, please notify Cindy Matthews, VP-Membership. If your packet arrived but appeared to be
missing an item or two, again, notify Cindy.
Her email address is: cindymatthews@verizon.net
If you received yours, don’t forget to remove the day-glo yellow sheet with your membership card, your
complimentary meeting visitor pass, and a pass for the show, and be sure to put your membership card into
your wallet or nametag holder. You’ll need it at the December meeting!
Visit a Board Meeting!
All members are welcome to attend Board Meetings in Room 18 at Temple Shearith Israel (same location
as regular Guild meetings) at 7:00 pm. Use the north entrance (facing Walnut Hill). The November meeting, when the Board will elect the new VP-Community Service, will be held on Thursday, November 29,
2012.
American
Quilt Study
Group
Seminar:
Great
Educational
Opportunity
Marian Ann J.
Montgomery, Ph.D.
VP of Education
photo by Dr. Montgomery
The Annual Meeting of the American Quilt Study Group was held in Lincoln,
Nebraska at the beginning of October. Yes, it was held during my birthday, but this
was the first time the group dedicated to the study of quilts and their makers met in
Lincoln since the new building of the International Quilt Study Center and Museum
has opened, and I HAD to see it! The weekend was a fabulous time of seeing quilts
and hearing the latest research on quilt history. The papers will be published in the
2012 edition of Uncoverings.
The papers included one about Nine California Art Quilt Pioneers, which
discussed formally trained artists that took up quilting as the medium for their art.
I was fascinated to see the similarities and differences among these women. Some
went to quilting because they could do it while minding children at home and since
the materials were non-toxic it was easier to create art in this medium around their
children. Some were part of the quilt revival around the Bicentennial, but in general
it was the fact that they could work from their home with small children that was
an important factor. This reminds me of the young women taking up quilting today
to furnish their homes and celebrate the arrival of little ones. Other papers revealed
interesting tidbits. Kitty Ledbetter, from TEXAS, documented
early cheater cloth (printed patchwork) in a quilt from the
1840s. And we thought cheater cloth—oops they are calling it
printed patchwork now, was new!?
Our Guild contributed funds to the building of the new
International Quilt Study Center and Museum. So it was with
pride that I took the photograph of our name on their wall in
the tumbling block pattern—one of my favorite patterns.
The next AQSG Seminar will be December 18-22 in
Charleston, South Carolina. AQSG has not met in South
Carolina before and it promises to be a wonderful opportunity
to see early southern quilts as well as those of contemporary
African American quilt artists. Google the organization to learn
more. The Seminar falls during our 27th anniversary and I am
already talking my husband into going early, so we can enjoy the
sights in this historical town before the conference begins.
Retreat Information and Forms Available!
You can find the form/information on pages 9-10 of this newsletter.
Retreat Co-Chair, Chris Becker, will have forms available at the December meeting,
and will also be prepared to accept credit card payments from members,
as well as the usual cash or check payments.
Piecing
During the
Holidays?
Marte Keller and
Martha Smith
Guild librarians
Wondering what to make for your next quilt? Your QGD Library has several quilt
block ‘anthologies’ that provide a never-ending source of inspiration.
The Guild has several classic block books.
• Barbara Brackman has a wonderful reference book identifying over 4,000 blocks:
Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns.
• Jinny Beyer also has 2 terrific block books: Quilter’s Album of Patchwork Patterns
and Quilter’s Album of Blocks and Borders. The first one has 4050 pieced blocks and
the second one has more than 750 geometric designs.
• For a historical perspective try Carrie Hall Blocks. From 1930 to 1935 Carrie
Hall worked on reproducing all known blocks up to that time. This book contains
photographs of the 800 plus blocks collection as well as patterns and assembly
diagrams of over 200 blocks.
Other interesting block books include:
• 5500 Quilt Block Designs (Maggie Malone), kind of a quilter’s bible of blocks
• 100 Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks (Linda Causee) comes with a CD to print life size blocks
• 365 Fun-to-Stitch Blocks ( Jeanne Stauffer), for the more experienced quilter
• 101 Applique Blocks (Nancy Brenan Daniel) with full sized drawings for both
beginner and intermediate quilters
• The Block Book ( Judy Martin). The majority of the 156 blocks are Judy Martin
originals
On a lighter note we have:
Sampler Quilt blocks from Native American Designs by Joyce Mori and
24 Loveable Animal Quilt Blocks by Linda Causee
Sunshine &
Shadows
Cindy Matthews,
VP-Membership
Send your news to
Internal Communications
Chairman,
Suzanne Hardebeck at
sshardebeck@aol.com
Sunshine
• Carol Morrissey’s quilt, Texas Horned Toad, will be moving to Colorado to live with
quilter Ricky Tims! Ricky and his partner have a collection of horned toad art, and
Ricky was thrilled to be adding her wonderful quilt to his collection!
• Tonya Littmann’s quilt, Rusty’s New Teddy Bear, received the “Judge’s Choice”
award chosen by John Flynn.
• Barbara Oliver Hartman received a second place award for her quilt No Direction
Home, in the Art-Abstract, Large category.
Shadows
• After a hospital stay, Joan Wilson is back home - and got to go home to her new
house! Good friends helped her husband get their belongings settled in while Joan
was recovering. No doubt, she would appreciate your notes of good cheer! Her new
address is listed in the Guild directory.
Our continued “Get Well” wishes go to Joan.
Visited
the Guild
Website
Lately?
Fran Casey
Website Manager
Hey, quilters!
How would you like to be able to register for a workshop online? Maybe even pay
with PayPal? How about signing up to volunteer or renewing your membership by
logging into our website and filling out a simple form? What do we want from the
Guild website in the future? How would you like to see an online forum where you
could sell/share sewing supplies? What about submitting your quilt show entries
online? More and more, the Internet is making our lives easier and helping us to better
connect with each other.
A committee of members is beginning the process of redesigning the site, and we
need your input on the hypothetical situations listed above and more. We want to
hear your ideas. Tell us about websites you like. Or tell us what you don’t like about the
current site and want to change. Contact me at francasey@sbcglobal.net, and I will
share all of the comments with the committee.
Let’s make quiltersguildofdallas.org the best it can be!
Mini Quilt
Auction:
a gift that
keeps on
giving!
The difference that guild members make via the annual Miniature Quilt Auction is
measurable. We thought it might be helpful to know how much of a difference. Two
former recipients have shared how the dollars made a huge difference for them.
In 2012, the auction dollars went to Hobby Crafters, Inc. Bob Skelton is happy to
report that they have produced their first catalog. This catalog is given to the charitable
organizations so they can select the toys that best fit their group. This communication
tool has allowed Hobby Crafters volunteers to determine what supplies to purchase
and what toys to make. Currently, the toy inventory is 3251 and they expected to have
more than 4000 by the end of them month. In their words:
It is especially pleasing to report that our toy quality is much improved because of
our ability to purchase larger quantities of quality materials needed to make the toys.
Companies tend to give larger discounts or donations, for which we are very grateful,
so our dollars go further.
Mary Lord & Bonnie
McElearney
Auction Co-Chairs
In 2009, the mini auction dollars went towards furnishing a craft room at the new
Ronald McDonald House. Kay Cox was one of four primary designers for the craft
room that opened in 2010. In Kay’s words:
The quilting/craft room has 4 sewing stations, a counter the right height for cutting
and pressing, tables for basting, nice task chairs, lots of shelving for supplies, fabric,
tools, and everything it takes to do just about anything one can think of. Members
donated lots of child friendly fabric and several moms and a couple of teens have
completed quilts. The guild’s gift from the auction helped make this a very popular
room in the new house and a really fun place for volunteers to spend time.
Kay is very appreciative of all that the Guild does to support the organization that
she retired from. In addition to providing the craft room supplies, the guild continues
to support the house through the Covers for Kids outreach. Kay mentioned that
there are additional opportunities to volunteer at the house. If you are interested in
volunteering to staff the craft room let Kay know. Her dream is to have the craft room
open each day.
Thank you members! December is a month when we are reminded that the best gift
is what we give to others. We hope you see that your continuous generosity makes a
difference for others and influences our community to follow our lead.
Minutes
for General
Meeting
Held on
November 1,
2012
Linda Newman
Guild Secretary
• President Judy Kriehn opened the meeting at 7:15 p.m., welcoming guests and new
members. She announced that the Executive Board had selected her to succeed Joan
Wilson as President for the 2012-2013 term.
• She asked members to submit nominations for the vacancy in the First Vice
President –Community Service position to Rhonda Anderson, Carol Dickschat or
Lut DeMulder.
• She also announced that membership packets had been mailed, and if anyone has
problems with their packet, to notify Cindy Matthews.
Committee Announcements
• Marie Zaczkowski – Vice President - Show for Quilt Celebration 2013. Marie
announced that only 2 months remained before the entry deadline and encouraged
entries. The theme is “edibles,” incorporating either fabric or design (e.g., pineapple
blocks). Posters are now available, as well as bumper stickers and bookmarks for
the show, and she encouraged members to use and distribute them to publicize the
Show.
• Rhonda Anderson – Covers for Kids Chair. She announced that the Program
for the evening was a Covers for Kids workshop, with 4 simple patterns and work
stations available, including a row quilt station, a “disappearing nine patch” block
station, a string-pieced block station, and a station making fun blocks using striped
fabric. She encouraged everyone to stay and participate.
• Bonnie McElearney – Mini quilt auction co-chair. Bonnie reminded everyone that
she had donation forms available.
• Ms. Kriehn then adjourned the business meeting, and the remainder of the meeting
was devoted to making quilts at the various stations.
An exhibit of 33 quilts made by Dallas Modern Quilt Guild members is now on
display at the UT Southwestern Medical Center South Campus Library.
The exhibit, curated by DMQG board member, Laurie Thompson, will be on display
until January 5, 2013. Parking is available in the visitor lot (see map at link above).
Bring a picture ID to show at the Library entrance.
Exhibit Hours are:
• Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Saturday-Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2013 QGD WINTER RETREAT
Thursday, January 17 through Monday, January 21, 2012
(weekend of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration)
The Retreat will again be held at Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma, north
of Pottsboro, Texas. You have the option of one, two, three, four or five days
of sewing, talking, eating and relaxing. The rates are based on the number of
nights you stay and how many are in your room.
Things to Know:
• There are no rooms with 3 beds, so if you request a triple or quad
occupancy room, be aware that you will have a room with two queensize beds. Everyone in a given room must pay for/be present for the same
number of nights.
• Kids are still welcome to stay in their mom’s or grandmom’s room free.
Check with the committee for any additional charges, which will cover
meals only.
• Checks made payable to:
THE QUILTER’S GUILD OF DALLAS, INC.
for the full amount, and postmarked by December 15, 2012.
You may e-mail Chris Becker at becker_ce@yahoo.com with questions.
Individual Sales / Garage Sale Items:
Please don’t bring items to sell. If you have quilting items you wish to give
away free to good homes, we will have a table available for those.
Guest Quilt Shop:
Our guest quilt shop will once again be “Happiness is Quilting,” from
McKinney, Texas.
Early Arrival
You may arrive on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 if you like. Booking a room
for Wednesday night must be made through Tanglewood Resorts (1-800-8336569). Specify that you are with Quilter’s Guild of Dallas. However....
ONLY THE RETREAT COMMITTEE WILL HAVE ACCESS
TO THE BALLROOM PRIOR TO 8:00 A.M. THURSDAY MORNING.
While we are making final configuration decisions about the space, we
do not wish to risk loss or damage to your property. Your cooperation will be
appreciated.
QGD Online - December 2012 Co-Chairs:
Sue Holland
Rhonda Anderson
Chris Becker
Please note
additional choices
on Registration Form:
Please consider the following before
completing the form:
Meal Options:
You will have the choice of the
following meals for the days you plan
to attend:
Option 1:
Continental breakfast, buffet lunch
and buffet dinner (no extra charge)
Option 2:
Full breakfast*, buffet lunch and
buffet dinner
*The “full breakfast” on Option 2
is only available on Saturday and
Sunday morning. Those who pay for
this option will receive coupons to
present to the wait staff.
(If you choose #2 there is an
additional charge of $3.00 per day.)
Staying until Sunday?
On Sunday, we will have a buffet
brunch in lieu of breakfast or lunch.
Non-Member Fee:
Non-members pay an extra $10.00
fee to attend our Retreat. This helps
to offset the cost of Retreat supplies
that are underwritten by member
dues.
page 9
2013 Retreat Registration Form
Please check appropriate
information below
Date of Arrival:

Thursday, January 17
Friday, January 18
Saturday, January 19
Sunday, January 20
First Meal:
(Only One Form Per Registrant, Please!)
MEMBER # (Required) ____________________________________________________________
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________________________________
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
State: __________________________________________________________________________
Date of Departure:
E-mail Address: __________________________________________________________________

Zip Code: ______________________________________________________________________
Friday, January 18
Saturday, January 19
Sunday, January 20
Monday, January 21
Last Meal:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sunday Brunch
Phone Numbers:
Day: ________________________________________________________
Evening: ________________________________________________________
Cell Phone: ________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Phone(s): _______________________________________________________________________
Do you require a SMOKING Room?
 No
 Yes
Special Dietary Requirements?
 No
 Yes (please explain): _______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Special Physical Requirements?
 No
 Yes (please explain): _______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
PRICE PER PERSON (circle one)
# of Nights
Single
2 Per Room
1
146.00
109.00
2
292.00
218.00
3
438.00
327.00
4
584.00
436.00
3 Per Room
96.00
192.00
288.00
384.00
4 Per Room
88.00
176.00
264.00
352.00
Meal Option Choice
(see explanation on
previous page):
Option 1
Option 2 -  Saturday Breakfast
 Sunday Breakfast
Roommate(s): _________________________________________________________________________________
Please list the name(s) of the individuals you would like to sit near/with. Use names of PEOPLE, not friendship groups!
__________________________________________________________________________________________
AMOUNT DUE:
Room Cost (see above) ............................................................... $ ___________
Non-Member Fee ($10.00) ........................................................ $ ___________
Breakfast Add-On ($3.00/day for Sat &/or Sun) ................ $ ___________
Mail completed form
and payment to:
Chris Becker
725 Marlee Circle
Coppell, TX 75019
TOTAL (Make check payable Quilter’s Guild of Dallas) ..... $ ___________
QGD Online
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