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March 2012
MARCH makes me think of daffodils, St. Patrick’s Day and
shamrocks, lions and lambs, and quilts in lovely pastel colors. March
also brings the annual blossoms of desert wildflowers in Anza
Borrego. The month also reveals exploding displays of magenta and
hot pink ice plant along the freeways. They almost appear to be neon
in the sunlight! Today we are having a “winter” storm, so it does appear that March is coming in like a lion. If it goes out like a lamb, I’ll
look forward to balmy breezes and sunny days.
I want to give a special THANK YOU to Kathy Greene for
managing last month’s meeting. I’m sure everyone had a marvelous
time. I heard the quilts that were displayed were absolutely
gorgeous. I was sorry to miss the presentation.
Today is the 4-week anniversary of my knee surgery and I plan on
being at the March meeting. I’m still having a difficult time, so will
need a “runner” for the microphone, but I’m looking forward to seeing
you all again.
For the Ostrich Challenge, let’s do our reveal at the May
meeting. Here’s our schedule so far:
1) An orphan block with
2) A border of TRIANGLES,
3) A second border of WAVES or CURVES,
4) A row of STRIPES,
5) A plain border AND/OR a border of squares, and
6) A round of appliqué (any kind, any amount).
7) For #7, make a border that incorporates a motif, a shape, or a
fabric from the center block. Feel free to interpret this however you desire.
8) I’m going to give you #8 now – a plain border – just in case you
want to combine #7 and #8 in some creative way.
Now you’ll have a couple months to complete your Ostrich
Challenge! Have fun!
See you soon!
Darlene Piché (piche@sdsc.edu)
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Programs
March 10, 2012 Speaker - Karen Brow
“Feature A Creature”
Karen Brow’s lecture for our March meeting will showcase a number of
unique designs for us focusing on her appliqué work. Her background
certainly qualifies her for success in drawing/designing unusual visuals
given that she worked as a professional graphic designer and cartoon
illustrator before channeling her energies into quilting and coming up
with unusual patterns.
You may have seen some of her work in "Quilts With Style" and
"American Quilt Retailer" magazines or perhaps you recognize her name from her line of fabrics
as featured on the cover of "The Quilter Magazine." She has designed for McCall’s patterns,
and her designs are found regularly in Keepsake Quilting, Hancock’s of Paducah and Nancy’s Notions. Her love of animals and sense of humor dominate her lecture. This will be a fun meeting!
APRIL 2012 - DIANE STEELE
“ROUND ROBINS, BLOCK EXCHANGES AND CHALLENGES”
Dianne Steele has been quilting for 15 years, and for the last 10, her
quilting quest has become an all-consuming passion. She is known to some
family members as the “The Rabid Quilter”.
She feels closest to traditional quilts and has used those techniques giving
her a good base to expand her quilting to what she calls ‘artsy’ endeavors.
Her presentation will show how her participation with friends in both large and small guilds has
influenced and resulted in lots of shared quilts. Many of these are through working with friends on
round-robins, block exchanges and challenges. She believes quilting with friends and taking
challenges have helped all concerned to get out of their comfort zone. Her passion is to excite
quilters to grow in quilting knowledge and expertise when testing different techniques, patterns
and color-ways.
Village Store
The Village Store returns in March with lots of goodies for ridiculous prices. Have you started your
spring cleaning and found lots of "what was I thinking" items in your sewing space.
Please bring your unwanted items in March to help our fund raising.
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Fabric Exchange
For the fat quarter exchange, please use good quality
fabric.
A fat quarter measures 18” x 22”. If you want, you can
buy ½ yd of fabric and cut it down the fold. Be sure
that the fold is right on center. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Janet or Deb.
Mar- your choice
May- flowers
April- yellow and blue
June- beach and summertime
Enjoy! Janet Beyea and Deb McManus
Library
Just a friendly reminder to bring your borrowed books back. And, if anyone did any major
cleaning and has any magazines to donate, that would be great. The magazine sales are our
source of income to add new books to the library. I look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Kim Stevenson
Village Quilters Program Schedule
(NOTE: Some Programs are Subject to Change)
September 2011 through June 2012
March 10, 2012
Karen Brow—Java House
Quilts
April 14, 2012
May 12, 2012
June 9, 2012
Diane Steele
Cathie Hoover
Summer Pot Luck
“Feature a Creature”
“Group Quilts: Block exchanges, Round
Robins and Challenges”
"The Color Red"
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Upcoming Events
Local Upcoming Events:
February 3 April 22
Visions Art Museum “Art Meets Science”: An invitational exhibition
of art quilts from Studio Art Quilt Associates AND “Magical Mystery
Tour: en homage”: Canyon Quilters Guild’s tribute to the Beetles in a
collection of whimsical quilts
http://www.visionsartmuseum.org/exhibits/exhibitions.asp
March 2 - 3
Desert Guilds 2012 Quilt Show: Desert Splendor,
10:00 am to 4:00 PM,
At the Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, CA.
http://www.desertguildsquiltshow.com/
March 3-11
San Diego Cruisin’ Quilters Shop Hop
http://www.cruisinquilters.com/html/default.asp
March 12
Friendship’s Guild Meeting (Monday, 7:00 pm):
Maggie Ball, http://www.dragonflyquilts.com/
March 19
Canyon’s Guild Meeting (Monday, 7:00 pm):
Jan Steffen, http://www.janicesteffen.com/
Plan Ahead for:
April 9
Friendship’s Guild Meeting (Monday, 7:00 pm):
Maggie Ball, http://www.bearpawproductions.com/
April 16
Canyon’s Guild Meeting (Monday, 7:00 pm):
Mary Tabar, http://www.marytabar.com/
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Sit-N-Sews
The following dates are for our Sit-N-Sew
gatherings. These are "bring your own
project" meetings and are held at Amidon
Quiltworks from 10:00 till 2:00.
March:
Wednesday the 7th
Thursday the 22nd
Please support our advertisers.
Tell them you saw their ad in the VQ
newsletter!
Classifieds and Websites
Classifieds: Sell, give away or get items from
your fellow guild members. All items must be related to quilting and will be published just one
time. Perhaps you have a sewing machine you
would like to sell; or you’re looking for a special
ruler or book.
Websites: Share sites that you find yourself visiting over and over again.
Submit classifieds (with your contact information)
and favorite websites to Rene Robinette at
robinette@san.rr.com
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March Reminders
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Wear your NAME BADGE!!!
Park on Meanley Drive and participate in a raffle!
Please return any library books you’ve borrowed – and any old
magazines or books you’d like to donate
Bring QUILTS to share!
Bring any donations for the Village Store
March 2012
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Block of the Month
March!!! My favorite month….being Irish and all. I hope
you all enjoy the month….be sure to wear your green,
eat your cabbage and corned beef, pull out your green
and white fabrics, and stitch up an Irish chain block or
quilt.
Last month’s BOM – Friendship stars and pinwheels –
was provided by Gail Tauscher and won by Deb
McManus. That was 18 blocks to make a nice size quilt
top! We can hardly wait to see what Deb does with
them.
Hope Campbell provided the next set of kits, 23 black &
white log cabin blocks. She said that the winner will take all; so, with the sample block, that
will give the winner 24 blocks! Keep your fingers crossed, as this will make a striking quilt.
To finish up the guild year, these ladies will be bringing the next set of kits:
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March – Mary Lewis
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April – Sharon Ainsworth
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May – Lynn Caughey
30’s fabrics
Next year the BOM table will be hosted by Lynelle Hallock and Jill Elhart. Doris and I have had
a blast hosting this part of the guild.
What is BOM, or Block of the Month?
There are 8 months in the VQ year where individuals can sign up to create kits containing materials for one or two squares for any quilt design they choose. The kits contain their fabric
choice (cut to size) and instructions to complete the square(s). There are usually a minimum
of 20 kits representing 20 squares but it’s up to the individual if they would like to make more
than one square per kit. Typically there is 1 square per kit if it’s going to be winner takes all,
or 2 squares per kit if the provider wants to get ½ back and the winner gets the other half.
VQ members then have an opportunity to purchase these kits for $2. Members are expected to
complete their kit’s square(s) and return them to the VQ BOM counter at the next meeting.
When the finished kits are returned, a winner‘s name is drawn from
those who completed their kits – and just like that, the winner could
win a whole quilt top for the amazing price of just $2!!! If that isn’t a
bargain, I don’t know what is!
We’ll see you at the meeting, and remember if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Karen Kluwin
karenkluwin@msn.com
Doris Hargrove
858-487-3378
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Membership
New Members
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Carolyn Rhodes
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D.J. Lavoie
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Shannon Pasek
March Birthdays
Jill Elhard
Suzy Marshall
March 24
March 30
VQ is an organization of people who like and appreciate quilting. Our membership is made up of new quilters, old
quilters and people who just appreciate the fabric arts. If you are new to quilting and thought quilt guilds were only for
experienced quilters, please think again.
Our meetings offer an opportunity to learn from each other and to be challenged to try new things. Each meeting provides opportunities to hear from talented guests in the quilting industry and identifies ways you can support your community through the making and giving of quilts to the needy.
Meetings are usually held on the second Saturday, September through June. Join the guild for $35, renew your membership for $30 or come as a guest for $5. Golden Girl Quilters (70 and over) pay $25 as new, $20 on renewal. We
look forward to seeing you.
To find out information about other Quilt Guilds go to www.sccqg.org.
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February Treasurer’s Report
March 2012
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Hospitality
Hospitality would like to thank the following ladies for offering to bring goodies to our March
meeting:
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Sandra Walker
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Kathy Greene
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Barb Maietta
Remaining Newsletter Due Dates
Submit articles for the 2011/2012 VQ Newsletters to robinette@san.rr.com by the following
dates:
March 31 for April newsletter
May 26 for June newsletter
April 28 for May newsletter
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Ways and Means
Thanks to all who are taking blocks home to make for potholders and table runners. You are the
best Village Quilters. Thank you Thank you.
Our committee would really appreciate your looking in your stash for a little Christmas fabric to
share. Scraps, anything you could part with would be really appreciated.
Thanks for all you do to help ways and means.
Annie and her elves
Anna Mitchell, amitchel@san.rr.com
Special Projects/Philanthropy
A big thank you to everyone who made it possible to donate 3 beautiful quilts to Hidden Valley
and 5 preemie blankies to Kaiser hospital.
Margaret Cording made a bag full of the most adorable baby caps!!
Anwill Konig, {anwillkonig@san.rr.com}
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2011-2012 Steering Committee
President
Darlene Piche
Secretary
Diane Troncale
Treasurer
Hope Campbell
Membership
Nicole Towner
Margaret Cording
Newsletter
Rene’ Robinette
Publicity
Jeffree Itrich
Block of the Month
Karen Kluwin
Doris Hargrove
Ways & Means
Annie Mitchell
Mary Lewis
Lynnell Hallock
Village Store
Janet Beyea
Librarian
Kim and Jessica
Stevenson
Hospitality
Kristy Barkley
Brigid Hom-Schnapp
858.566.3152
Darlene Piche’s 7:00pm
858.566.3886
858.487.5651
858.444.6303
619.291.8032
858.414.3136
858.487.3378
March 13
April 17
May 15
June 12
Please note that monthly guild meetings are generally the
second Saturday of the month at 10 am (doors open at
9:30). Please post this notice on your refrigerator as a reminder of meeting date changes or check our website for the
latest meeting information. Meeting are held at the Scripps
Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Dr, San Diego, CA
92131 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
858.566.7133
858.271.6924
858.578.6351
858.695.8441
619.980.0297
858.676.0118
858.578 7014
760.510.8222
858.653.0398
Speaker Liaison
Kim Stevenson
619.980.0297
Speaker Lunch /Transportation Liaison
Kathy Greene
858.549.9801
Jeffree Itrich
619.291.8032
Retreat
Betty Molnar
Kathy Greene
March 10
April 14
May 12
June 9
858.692.4281
858.578.7526
Historian
Diane DeWeese
858.538.0324
Special Projects/Philanthropy
Anwill Konig
858.673.1184
Fabric Exchange
Janet Beyea
858.695.8441
Deb McManus
858.695.0656
Programs
Kapi Kizer
Contracts
Suzy Marshall
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2011-2012
Guild Meetings (Saturday):
Board Mtgs (Tuesdays)
760.213.8523
858.549.9801
Website Manager
Nicole Towner
858.692.4281
Guild membership is more satisfying when you
are an active participant… volunteer today!
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