May - Havasu Stitchers

~ HAVASU STITCHERS ~
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
An Affiliate of the Arizona Quilters Guild
volume 19, Number 5
May 2013
Thank you Roberta for stepping up from 1st VP into the President’s position when
we needed you! It’s been a lively time!
Timeline:
Nominations of the Officers - March meeting.
Voting in of the Officers - April meeting.
Installation of the Officers - May meeting.
The new Board assumes duties on June 1st.
Look what’s coming up:
May 8th, Community Outreach
May 9th, Thursday, Havasu Stitchers General Meeting
Jun 6th, Board Meeting
Jun 13th, Thursday, Havasu Stitchers General Meeting
What’s Inside ….
Community Outreach / Membership
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Friendship Coffees
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FABRIC EXCHANGE—CANDY
3
Education / Member Notices
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Quilt Show 2013
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PAST QUILT SHOW PHOTOS
6, 7, 8
2013-2014 Officers Listing
Minutes
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10,11
Check out the details on the pages to follow.
www.havasustitchers.com
Havasu Stitchers
P. O. Box 2875
Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405
General Meeting the second Thursday of every month.
Mohave Community College—Room 600
6:30 PM
1977 W Acoma Blvd
Board Meetings the first Thursday of every month.
Mohave County Library 6:00 PM
Email—havasustitchersguild@yahoo.com
On the Web at http://www.HavasuStitchers.com
Membership
Sherri Ashford
Membership Renewals
- - - - must be received by MAY 24th.
New Members
Yvonne Weger: info already listed in March Newsletter
Deanna Pepe: info already listed in March Newsletter
Bunnie Galley
Susanne Keller
Charla Youngberg
FUTURE GENERAL MEETING DATES
Thursday May 9, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm
Thursday Jun 13, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm
Thursday Jul 11, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm
Thursday Aug 8, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm
Thursday Sep 12, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm
Thursday Oct 10, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm
Updates
Roberta Baker: email
Teresa Gunther: email
Leslie Stockert: email
Above edited for website version
IF YOUR
information needs
to be updated
please submit
changes to the
membership chair
& the newsletter
editor so that your
fellow Stitchers
can stay in touch.
Community Outreach
Zola Stuart
Community Outreach at the library Weds, May 8th at
10:00 am. Bring your sewing machine and come to
complete quilts. No meetings during June, July, Aug.
Future dates: 5/8, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13 & 12/11.
We meet in the County Library the
second Weds.
of the month 10am—3pm to make projects to give
to the elderly in rest homes, homeless children, and
others in need. If you have some time to donate to this
cause please join us. If you can’t spend the day or
part, you could stop by, take something home to work
on, or a simple donation from your stash or maybe you
would like to just quilt one of our projects or do a
binding……anything you can do to help out….
Since the last meeting: Community Outreach delivered
40 quilts, 17 walker bags, 13 adult bibs.
A special request was filled:
37 sock monkeys to the Autism Foundation.
FYI: LAP QUILTS are approx 45 x 48
TRANSITION HOUSE
Transition House
Personal size shampoos, toothpaste and
lotions are always appreciated.
Drop off donations at the meeting.
Betty Campbell will thank you for your generosity.
Sunshine
Joan Wurster
Please let the Sunshine Chairman know if anyone would like
to have a card sent to one of our members.
Phone # cell 712-621-6230 joansews50851@yahoo.com
Please put Sunshine lady in the Re: section of the e-mail.
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Fabric Exchange
Hospitality
Diane Peterson &
Sandy Williams
Diana Stebbens
FABRIC EXCHANGE
New fabric exchange theme CANDY
Apr - Jolly Rancher - limes, oranges, yellows
May - Licorice Whips - red, black
Jun - Jordan Almonds - pastels
Jul - Lollipops - red, yellow, orange, green
Aug - Cotton Candy - pinks, whites, blues
Sep - Salt Water Taffy - light colors
Oct - Candy Corn - orange, yellow, brown, white
Nov - Butterscotch Toffee - browns, tans
Dec - Peppermints - reds, greens, white
Jan - Hershey Bars - browns
Feb - Choc Strawberries - browns, reds
Mar - Reese Pieces - browns, tans
We have
Friendship Coffee
Social dates set
through Oct,
except May!
Cut 3 inch strips, width of the material.
Bring your strips in a baggie with your
name on it.
JUDY CURTIS
PAT JORDAN
MICHELE KIEL
KATHY LISCHEFSKE
DIANNE SCHMITT
CYNTHIA SMITH
COLLEEN TRAVIESO
KARM WEBERT
MARY ANN WICK
5/05
5/04
5/07
5/26
5/16
5/18
5/20
5/12
5/02
Friendship Coffee Socials
Do it your way! We have had many types of
“coffees”, no big expectations. Some just have a
show n tell, some pick a theme, some demo
something, some have Ice Cream, some have
food, some just cake and coffee, etc, etc. Some
have a daytime get together, some have an afternoon or evening. Whatever is best for you.
The Guild provides $25 to offset the cost.
Please cut precisely and use good quality
material.
If you would like to sign up for the exchange, my email address is:
sgmdsret@aol.com
Linda Ira’s “Favorite Tool” Social was heard to
be a success! Anyone want to do a May date?
“Block Club” Rules of the Game
If you do sign up; make certain you bring the required number. Don’t forget. Others are counting on
you as one of the exchangers.
Ways and Means
Please use the best quality of 100% cotton available.
Make certain your cut is straight; not wavy or bowed.
Anita, Bonnie, Ellie, June, & Lisa
Depending on the number that sign up; it may take as
much as two yards of fabric. It is better to use all of
the same fabric for your swap.
Turn them in at the beginning of the meeting to allow
time to sort and then don’t forget to pick up your bag
after the meeting. Listen at the meeting for the number of strips.
REMEMBER TO
BUY YOUR
RAFFLE TIXS
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AND WIN
FUN BASKETS
OR
50/50 $’s
Education
Catherine Stephan
IF YOU KNOW ABOUT ANY TEACHERS OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO TEACH
PLEASE CONTACT ME…..
Remember all classes are open to members of the “Havasu Stitchers” If you would like to
join us please contact Catherine or stop at the table at our next meeting …… ******Reminder you must PAY to play*****
Members Notices & Reminders
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Committee Chairs: Summer Camp
Individuals that would be interested in conducting any kind of demo during
our General Meeting, month of your choice.
AQUATIC CENTER WINDOW—TIME TO CHANGE THE THEME-WATCH FOR EMAIL ASKING FOR
QUILTS TO LOAN FOR A FEW MONTHS.
Start thinking about the London Bridge Day Parade coming in October—we need to advertise
the Quilt Show.
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Quilt Show Nov 1-2, 2013
Under the Desert Stars
Bridge of Friendship X
Community/Aquatic Center
100 Park Avenue / SR 95
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Admission $5 (2 Day VIP Pass $7)
Friday, Nov 1st, 9am - 5pm
Saturday, Nov 2nd, 9am - 4pm
Opportunity Quilt - Size 110 x 110
Contact: Ann Creek
NEXT QUILT SHOW MEETING
2nd Tues. of the month.
Tues. MAY 7th 5:30 at Ann Creek’s house.
If you can't make it, let me know & any updates on
your committee's doings.
Library Chairperson
Michelle Stockman
OPPORTUNITY QUILT
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Library Check Out & Magazine Sales
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Quilt Show "Under the Desert Stars" 2013 Update
Reminder: Quilt Registration Forms can be downloaded from the Havasu Stitchers website!
OPPORTUNITY QUILT: Raffle Sales are doing very good. We have had success at our meetings & events (Balloon Fest, Winter Fest, National Quilt Day & the LHC Home Show, Henderson Quilt Show). REGISTRATION: Please submit forms to Donna Vaughn by Sept. 12, 13; limit 3 forms. Quilts larger than 40”x40” must have a sleeve to hang with. HEARTS DESIRE: Please turn projects into & or notify your intentions to; Lou Ann Rawls or Sharon Husted. BOUTIQUE: We truly want you to start making your goodies! Reminder if you’d like to see our Boutique have consignment items this year, let our chairman Roberta Simpkins know (by email probably best) soon. PROGRAM BOOKLET & DOOR PRIZE: Both Stephanie Mueller & Sherri Ashford have been diligently working on Ads & door prizes locally & nationally. FOOD COURT: Linda Caringella is working with the Health Dept. so we can continue to have a success‐
ful yummy event. NEXT QUILT SHOW MEETING: TUESDAY MAY 7th @ Ann Creek’s home, 5:30 During the SUMMER months our meeting will be at my home: (Near end of Saratoga on the south end al‐
most to Oro Grande) Let me know if you're coming. Also, a light dinner for those especially coming directly from work (Crock‐pot of chili) and anyone else that would like some! Thank You Ladies for all your hard work! Ann Creek, Quilt Show Chairman 2013
Since we have members that have never been to our Quilt Show before nor been part of the set up of the show, I decided to make this newsletter A QUILT SHOW VIEW OF THE PAST. My focus is on the photos that show the set up instead of the quilt entries so that the newbies can get a feel for what we do every two years to put on a really great show. It takes us all in one way or another doing our part, whether it is physical work or making items for the Boutique and Hearts Desire, or doing white gloves or manning the tables, or greeting the guests. I hope this gets our enthusiasm going, we’ve got fun times ahead. QS PHOTOS FROM 2005
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Q S PHOTOS FROM 2007
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Q S PHOTOS FROM 2009
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INSTALLATION OF 2013—2014 OFFICERS AT MAY MEETING
Q S PHOTOS FROM 2011 will be in June Newsletter
Please remember if you want to send a "Quilting" related email to the entire membership,
please send your request to this email address (havasustitchers@gmail.com ).
The Havasu Stitchers email for outside contacts is HavasuStitchersGuild@yahoo.com
and it is also the email used by our Website. This email has not gone away.
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HAVASU STITCHERS GENERAL MEETING
April 12, 2013 Mohave Community College Room 600
Call to order: the meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM by President Roberta Simpkins Minutes: the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written Nominating Committee: Carolyn Victor shared that Tina Benson & Roberta Simpkins have volunteered to serve as treasurer. She read the official ballot: Sheri Ashford is running for President; Catherine Stephan is running for Education 1st V.P.; Mona Bolen is running for Membership 2nd V.P.; Sarah McNary is running for Secretary. President asked for approval of those nominations. Then she asked for nominations from the floor. Phyllis Barton moved for the nominations to be closed. The motion was seconded. Ballots were distributed. Voting Ensued – Carolyn counted them and everyone who was nominated won. Happy Birthday: to all April birthdays Quilt Show: Ann Creek shared that they are still looking for helpers: 22 microwave bowl holders were donated to the show by the Hill‐Toppers Registration forms for quilt entries available online – with pictures ‐ due by September – Donna Vaughn Chairper‐
son is taking entries now – 3 entries maximum – please list your priority White Glove Helpers – Barbara Masden taking sign‐ups Set‐up and Tear Down – Dottie Holman taking names for strong helpers (okay to sign‐up your husband or son) Boutique needs donations – Roberta Simpkins is Chairperson Lou Ann Rawls in charge of Hearts Desire – please let her know if you have a basket planned Antique quilts needed for display – Karen Shaplin is organizing Linda Caringella shared that food handling rules have changed so they are exploring having the quilt show catered; they also need people who have food handler permits; classes are free for volunteers but they happen on Mon‐
days – you will need to sign up at the courthouse in the Environmental Health Division – classes held in the courthouse building; see Linda for more information Ways and Means: Raffle won by Lisa Raffle won by Trish Raffle won by Diana 1st VP: Catherine Stephan reported that there are 2 classes on the books: April 15th is the Tie Purse with Dee Ward and April 24th is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” by Phyllis Barton 2nd VP: Sherri Ashford reported membership has to be paid by May 24th. $35 for renewing members; $40 for new mem‐
bers. Pick up your nametags if you haven’t Secretary: nothing to report Treasurer: Tina Benson will complete Ruby Worrell’s term 50th Anniversary Gold Fat Quarters: Adeline Reiten is celebrating with her husband Jerry Fabric Exchange: Candy theme – check the newsletter for the current month – sign up with Diana Stebbins Coffee Challenge: Sandy challenged the membership to sign up to host a coffee – if 6 sign up then Sandy will do the 7th. Members receive $25 to help defray costs of hosting Quilting Demo: Phyllis Barton Spoke on the Wonders of Pre‐Cuts Fat Quarters; Fat Eights; Sweet Sixteens; Moda started theirs under a Bakeshop theme – Charm‐Packs; Jelly Rolls, Honey‐Buns (1 ½”); Turnovers (6” triangles); Layer Cakes (10” squares) Advantage is to get a variety of fabrics that coordinate Unitednotions.com –Moda’s Website Hoffman – Bali‐pops; Bali‐snaps; Crackers (10” squares) Missouri Quilt Company (Website) is the largest source of pre‐cuts ‐ $5 shipping for any size order Quilting Quickly – new magazine using pre‐cuts; also 400 tutorials available online – be warned – NOT all directions are included in the online tutorials 9 Fat Quarters Quilt – Disappearing 9‐Patch 10
HAVASU STITCHERS GENERAL MEETING
April 12, 2013 Mohave Community College Room 600
Quilting Demo: Phyllis Barton Spoke on the Wonders of Pre‐Cuts 5” squares – a Charm Pack – Disappearing 4‐Patch The Brick Pattern with a Piano Key Border – used every one of the Fossil Ferns Charm Squares Jelly Roll Race in Fall Colors – with angles – or for a variation – add in solid squares between the strips NOTE: if you buy pre‐cuts with pinked edges – sew the seam using the mountain peak as your edge rather than the valley to preserve the full width of your fabric 2 1’2” strips make a Spider Web (any width of strips will work) Virginiaquilter.com carries grab bag of moda fabric strips Using 5” dessert rolls – striped quilt ‐‐‐ Roman Coins – great way to use up left‐overs Can make your own pre‐cuts – the beauty is the variety Black and white – “Just a Pattern” Black and white – 5” Squares ‐ Star inside the Carpenter Wheel Google “Pre‐cuts” and check out the wide variety of patterns and fabrics available Quilting at the Lake: Linda Visnaw shared a PowerPoint highlighting the teachers coming to the 2014 Karla Alexander www.saginawstreetquilts.com Marci Baker www.online‐quilting.com/alicias‐attic‐gallery Wendy Butler Burns www.wendybutlerberns.com Susan Purney Mark www.fabricimagery.com Pat Pauly www.patpauly.com Heather Thomas www.wildheatherdesigns.com Registration begins May 15th and members get a discount if they are signed up before June 1st. Show and Tell: Theresa shared her embroidered petroglyph quilt, “Spirits in the Winds of Time” Wendy shared her cross‐stitched wall‐hanging quilt and graduation dragon quilt Ann shared her umbrella wall hanging and two table runners Bobbie shared her sister Jane’s Outback Hat Joyce shared her granddaughter’s basket quilt Lucy shared that she is moving to Phoenix and her 30 minute skirt; her UFO parrot wall‐hanging; her ribbons; her Koi trapunto; her lady hat, dress, and heels wall‐hanging; and her parrot wall‐hanging; and her metal art pen‐
dant of a macaw Karen shared a quilt started by Barb Felkey; if it can be quilted by a volunteer – will be donated to Hearts Desire. Linda Visnaw has volunteered to quilt it Community Outreach: Had 7 members at the last meeting. Lots of quilts and other items have been distributed. The next meeting will be at the library on the second Wednesday of May starting at 10 AM. National Quilt Day: Great event – thanks to Catherine and all the volunteers! Transition House: Travel sizes of toiletries are so appreciated. New Business: Thank You Letter: To Zola and her volunteers from a gentleman and his mother for the lovely bibs made by Com‐
munity Outreach Condolences: Janice Kanski’s husband passed – if you’d like to send a card, her address is: 330 Islander Lane Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM. Respectfully submitted, Sarah McNary 11
Havasu Stitchers
Quilt Guild
Meeting Reminder
Thursday—May 9, 2013
6:30 PM
P. O. Box 2875
Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405
Mohave Community College
1977 Acoma—Room 600
Don’t Forget to Bring . . .
Thursday—June 13, 2013
6:30 PM
Your Smile!
A Friend
Your Name Tag ( 25 Cent fine )
Donations for Transition House
$$$ for raffles
Show and Tell
AND IF PARTICIPATING...
Library Books
Fabric Exchange
Mohave Community College
1977 Acoma—Room 600
Many times there are
Demonstrations during the meeting.
Havasu Stitchers Quilt Guild
is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art and education of quilting.
The Dangling Thread is a monthly publication of the Havasu Stitchers.
Website: www.HavasuStitchers.com
Email: havasustitchersguild@yahoo.com
2012—2013
HAVASU STITCHERS OFFICERS
President
Roberta Simpkins
1st VP (Program Chair)
Catherine Stephan
2nd VP (Membership Chair)
Sherri Ashford
Treasurer
Tina Benson
Secretary
Sharon Husted and Sarah McNary
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