July Newsletter - Beach Cities Quilters Guild

Stitches in the Sand
MEETING DATE — Thursday, July 9th, 2015
MEETING START - 6:30 PM
JULY NEWSLETTER
GUEST SPEAKER – SUSAN PURNEY MARK
As a textile artist, Susan has embarked on a life transforming journey
into the world of colour, design and pattern. Working with textiles has
become her method of self-expression and the focus of her methods of
communication. She has studied Design, Patchwork and Embroidery
with the prestigious City & Guilds Institute of London, England and has
studied with internationally acclaimed teachers/quilt makers. Susan has
also been awarded two Certificates in Art and Design and Textile
Design/Decoration from the Gail Harker Creative Studies Centre in Washington, USA.
Susan is an active member of the fibre arts community in British Columbia and is a
member of national/ international fibre and surface design associations and is a
qualified quilt judge.
Susan will bring her trunk show called Accent on Angles – Easy Strip Set Quilts and
her workshop is “Shattered Angles”. Beautiful works that are fun and easy to create.
Please join us for our general meeting on July 9th and sign up for the workshop on
July 10th.
JOIN US FOR DINNER WITH SUSAN ON
THURSDAY, JULY 9TH
PEPPINO’S RESTAURANT IN MISSION VIEJO
4:30 P.M.
Peppino’s is located at 27782 Vista Del Lago in Mission Viejo
RSVP to Martha Hurlburt @ 949-349-9437 or marthahsews@gmail.com
In August we will be voting on an increase in dues. Please try and attend the meeting
as we will need a quorum for the vote. We are requesting an increase of $10 per year which
is an increase of 83 cents extra per month.
One of the most important reasons to increase dues is the fact that all expenses are
increasing and we haven't had an increase in dues for almost a decade. During that time, the
guild has seen an addition of a daytime guild that has drawn membership from the nighttime
guild. We used to have a membership of approximately 500 people and now we have a
membership of around 300 people.
Also, our guild works on a two year budget. We have expenses for the 2016 quilt show
already and we won't have any income from the quilt show for quite some time. We will be
using our reserves over the next many months. Please consider voting for the change in our
dues.
By-Laws – “Beach Cities Quilters Guild Standard Rules of Conduct and Procedure”
FINANCIAL:
1. Annual dues shall be as follows: Active Membership: $40.
PRESIDENT’S QUILT
PRESIDENTIAL QUILT VOLUNTEERS
I’m looking for a couple of people that would want to tackle
I need additional help squaring up the blocks, it’s all set up here.
We need someone to add embellishments after quilting is
complete.
We need Basters (4) to sandwich the layers.
I have my house all organized so we can do all work except the bees
and take home projects for specialty items.
Please email Candy Crain at kandis55@gmail to let me know how
you can help.
I have a four thread embroidery machine that can be used as
needed.
Thanks in advance for helping, I need all the help I can get. Candy
PAST PRESIDENT
NO RULES CHALLENGE
NO RULES CHALLENGE
It is time for a challenge for those who don't like rules. This year's challenge
theme is Off-Beat National holidays. Many of us really enjoyed that special
exhibit at Road to California (who knew there was a National Mitten Tree Day
holiday?) and our imaginations are ready to go. Did you know that April 12 is
National Windy Day day?
Here is what you need to do:
1) Select an offbeat holiday;(No--it can't be Christmas, Halloween or Fourth of
July)
2)sign-up with Elaine Pappas-Puckett either at Guild, by phone (831-1072) or
via email jelj@cox.net.
3) Make your quilt and bring it to the October meeting. Make it whatever
size you want (12inches by 12 inches is just fine).
You can google off beat national holidays or weird national holidays for some
suggestions. OR, if you know you want to make a fall quilt or a Halloween quilt,
google words like "national pumpkin day" or "national ghost day" and find a
holiday that matches the quilt you want to make. Also, off beat can include
holidays like National Nurses Day, Flag Day,etc.
Call Elaine Pappas-Puckett with questions.
WORKSHOPS
AUGUST: Jacquie Gering. Want to quilt your quilts on your home
machine and maybe free motion quilting isn't for you? Come
discover the joy and creative possibilities of quilting with your
walking foot. Straight-linequilting has a long history and is making a
come back in both modern and traditional quilts.
Learn tips and tricks for successful quilting with your walking foot
along with creative quilting designs that can be accomplished on
your home machine.
SEPTEMBER: Sharon Schamber will be joining just for machine applique on Friday
and machine quilting on Saturday.
Sharon Schamber is a prize winning quilter and dedicated teacher of exquisite
machine applique and machine quilting.
Sharon started her career in fine dressmaking, and her attention to detail is
amazing.
As a guild member, you can take a class with Sharon for only $40.00.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from new techniques from Sharon.
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
UPCOMING SPEAKERS – BEACH CITIES QUILTERS GUILD
We are very excited about our upcoming slate of guest quilters that will be speaking and teaching at
our guild. You will enjoy taking workshops with these very talented artists.
There may be changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
July – 2015
Susan Purney Mark
www.susanpm.com
Aug – 2015
Jacquie Gering
tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com
Sept – 2015
Sharon Schamber
www.sharonschamber.com
Oct - 2015
President's Quilt
Nov – 2015
David Taylor
Dec - 2015
Rummage Sale & Vendor Faire
Jan – 2016
Lisa Bongean
www.primitivegatherings.us
Feb – 2016
Grace Errea
www.amazingquiltsbygrace.com
March – 2016
Anelie Belden
www.anelie.com
April – 2016
Ami Simms
www.amisimms.com
May – 2016
Wendy Mathson
www.QuiltsbyWendy.com
June - 2016
Member Showcase
TBD
July – 2016
Juli Shulem
www.jsdesignsunlimited.com
August – 2016
Claudia D. Gomez
www.devotedtocolor.com
Sept - 2016
Marcia Stein
www.marciastein.com
Nov – 2016
Lyn Brown
www.LynBrown.com
Dec - 2016
Rummage Sate & Vendor Faire
www.davidtaylorquilts.com
GUILD ADVERTISERS
For information on becoming an
advertiser in the BCQG Newsletter,
please contact Julia Renaud.
Phone: 949-306-5450
SUNSHINE AND SHADOWS
The sun has not been shining on Sunshine and Shadows this month.
We are very sorry to say that Nancy Thompson's husband, Tom, of
almost 55 years of marriage, passed away on June 2nd. He had been
battling serious health issues for quite sometime. Nancy is very
grateful for the concern and prayers shown by BCQG members and
appreciates their support and friendship. Nancy was the chairperson
for the Alzheimer Initiative and also for the Wounded Warrior House
Quilt Project. Our condolences to Nancy and her family.
Barbara McFarland's son, Casey, was in a serious car accident on June
13 th. He is in critical condition and in a coma at UCI Medical Center.
We hope for a good outcome for Casey and we are thinking about
Barbara and Craig, his father.
Our own photographer, David Kingston, was in a motorcycle accident
and had to be taken to the hospital. He is recovering nicely at home,
but we will miss him at our July meeting. Take care and be safe!
Please let Kathleen Walker and me (Pat Pardoen) know if there is
news for us to share in the
Sunshine and Shadows column.
We always check with the
members to make sure they want
to be included.
PHILANTHROPY REPORT
Philanthropy Report
Another very successful month for BCQG Philanthropy. We donated 77 quilts, 20 NICU blankets
and many other items. 43 of the quilts went to Operation Showers of Appreciation at Camp Pendleton.
Along with the baby quilts, we sent 40 hand-made, hand-embroidered toys, plus receiving blankets,
burpees, diaper pads, and onesies. 23 quilts went to children (12 to Orange County Child Abuse
Prevention and 11 to Trabuco Boys Town). 6 quilts went to UCI Oncology. 2 went to Royale Therapeutic
Treatment Center. 2 went to United Cerebral Palsy, where we are gradually providing quilts for the
residents in the group homes. 1 quilt went to a cancer patient. The NICU blankets went to Saddleback
Hospital.
We will be providing quilts for two baby showers at Camp Pendleton in August. We could use
some more baby quilts at the July Guild meeting. We always want to make sure there are enough quilts
for each mom to have one.
There is a need for patriotic quilts for wounded soldiers in Afghanistan. These quilts need to be
48”x78”, so that they will fit on a gurney or a cot, when the wounded soldiers are transported to the
hospital in Germany. The request went to many guilds, with the goal being 100 quilts. We are cutting
at least 6-8 kits from the patriotic fabric that we have.
In addition, we need men’s quilts. We have about a dozen kits cut using plaids. If anyone is
willing to help with these (very simple and quick), please let us know. The kits just include the fabric
for the top. Sometimes we add borders, so we have to wait with the backs and bindings, until we know
the final size.
Our next sewing day will be Monday, July 6th, at the Laguna Niguel Library. We’ll be there from
10:30 until 4:00. We will be working on the patriotic quilts, using our “surf quilt pattern”. Know that
you can come for as much of the day as you wish. There’s always a variety of work that needs to be
done. It is so inspiring to see the quilts and tops that are turned in at each sewing day.
Mary Ann Wahl
maryannwahl@live.com
Diana O’Connor
Michelle Naas
Debi Martin
dianaoconnor70@gmail.com mrenenaas@gmail.com martin19@cox.net
GUILD ADVERTISERS
For information on becoming an
advertiser in the BCQG Newsletter,
please contact Julia Renaud.
Phone: 949-306-5450
MONTHLY MINI
ANNOUNCEMENT
Please donate your vases to the guild.
The type of vases we are looking for are
11" or so tall that looks like the picture.
Please give them to Sandy Corbin or
Kathleen Walker. These will be used as a
fundraiser for the guild.
Thanks, Sandy and Kathleen
SECRET SISTERS:
Thank you to all the green thumbs that participated in our Gardening Item exchange
for June! Our theme for July is Gift Card Bonanza! Bring a $10 gift card to exchangeget creative!!! This is a great opportunity to share some place that you love with a
fellow guild member!
Thanks, Sara and Dana
DOOR PRIZES
Quilt in A Day - Book, Patterns, and Ruler, Tote Bag
Moore’s - 2 Fat Quarter Bundles
Buttonwillow Designs - 2 Kits, 2 Patterns
Bits and Pieces by Joan - Pattern
Anonymous - 2 Patterns
Tranquility - Gift Certificates
Piecemakers - Calendar
Quilt Cupboard - Patterns
Orange Quilt Bee - Gift Certificates
Flying Geese - Gift Certificates
Maggie Ball - Pattern
HOSPITALITY
Thanks to all the members who brought delicious treats to our June meeting. July is
a patriotic theme so let your imagination run free!
Thanks to Sheri Peltier who graciously stepped in to co-chair when Ruth Johnson
moved away! Your help is so appreciated!
REQUEST to MEMBERS:
Both Kayley Rose and Sheri will be completing their service on the hospitality
committee in September and we need TWO MEMBERS to step forward and take over
hospitality at the guild meeting.
It works best to have two so grab a friend and do it together!!
THANKS!
Kayley Rose and Sheri Peltier
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619-5464872
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MEMBERSHIP AND JULY BIRTHDAYS
Membership and July Birthdays
In attendance at the May meeting we had 121 members and 4 guests.
Please remember to wear a name tag at the general meetings. Our Standard Rules of Conduct and
Procedure identify this requirement and stipulate that a fine of $0.25 is payable for each meeting a
name tag is not worn. This fine is payable when you check in at the Membership table.
Sara Slygh - Membership
Celebrating Birthdays this month are:
Janis
Donna
Janet
Verna
Mary
Pearson
Wester
Cowart
Freeman
Gruber
3
3
7
7
8
Pam
Linda
Julia
Nancy
Rachel
Jay
Smith
Montoya
Thompson
Maus
11
11
15
15
16
Karen
Diana
Kat
Roxanne
Becky
Judi
Marilyn
Gail
Phyllis
Nancy
Mary Ann
Sharon
Nancy
Kathleen
Ruth
Jenny
Jennifer
Sharron
Markley
O'Connor
Liem
Segroves
Lowe
Hasselkus
Kimberly
Brunell
Parente
Valk
Skinner
Loftus
Pestal
Walker
Bailey
Cassell
Morgan
Pankhurst
18
19
20
20
21
23
24
25
25
25
26
27
27
27
28
28
28
30
Janice
Elliott
31
GUILD ADVERTISERS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Our Guild has been successful because of the time, energy and generosity of its
volunteers. Volunteering, even a small amount of your time and/or talents, is a great way
to become more involved and meet new friends. We would love for you to join us on the
Board.
All of the position descriptions are in the Membership directory, in the Bylaws Section
(Article IV-Executive Board and Article VIIStanding Committees). Please consider
volunteering for at least one position. You can print the form out or pick up a form at the
meeting.
Your completed forms should be turned in by the June 11th general meeting or you can
mail them to the Parliamentarian: Janice Elliott, 31052 Via Cristal, San Juan Capistrano,
CA 92675 (949) 633-6015.
BCQG VOLUNTEER/NOMINATION FORM 2015-2016
Our guild has been successful because of the time, energy and generosity of its volunteers.
Volunteering, even a small amount of your time and/or talents, is a great way to become more
involved and meet new friends. We would love for you to join us on the Board. All the position
descriptions are in the Membership Directory, in the Bylaws Section (Article IV-Executive
Board and Article VII-Standing Committees). Please consider volunteering for at least one
position. Your completed forms should be turned in by the June 11th general meeting or you can
(e)mail them to the Parliamentarian: Janice Elliott, 31052 Via Cristal, San Juan Capistrano,
CA 92675 (949) 633-6015; quilterjanice@gmail.com
Name
Best Phone # to reach you
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Secretary
1st Vice President-Programs
Treasurer
2nd Vice President-Membership
Parliamentarian
3rd Vice President-Facilities
STANDING COMMITTEES
Advertising
Block Party
Door Prizes
Friendship Groups
Historian
Hospitality
Internet
Library
Monthly Mini
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Opportunity Quilt
Quilt Show Chairperson
Spring Event
Newsletter
Philanthropy
Secret Sisters
Show & Tell
SCQG Representative
Ways & Means/Holiday Rummage
Welcoming
Workshops
Melting Snowman
BCQG Block of the Month
July 2015 – Block #9
By Kathy Stolhand
Unfinished Block Size: 20‐½” x 16‐½”
Finished Block Size: 20” x 16”
Supplies:
Center Block:
Cut one (1) 5‐½”x9‐½” piece, White for snow
Cut one (1) 9‐½”x9‐½” piece, Light Blue for sky or if you wish to combined the sun/sky fabric
background, cut (1) 11‐½”x9‐½” an omit the yellow strip, you may want to “applique” a sun as
shown in the picture below
Cut one (1) 2‐½”x9‐½” strip, Yellow for Sun
Rail Fence Blocks (Border):
A variety of 1‐½” wide strips. These strips may be 6‐½” when joining or sew longer pieces to be
cut into 6” square blocks when finished. You’ll need 6 blocks, 6”x6”, cut from these strips.
Sew blocks together, 3 for each side of the center block.
Assorted Fabric Scraps for Applique:
3”x1” Orange for Nose
3”x5” Red for Hat
9”x6” White for Snowman
Black/Brown for Arms
Black for eyes and Mouth
Directions:
Prepare Center Block by sewing the yellow (sun) strip to the light blue sky piece, then sew the white
fabric (snow) to the bottom of the block. Set aside.
Trace the applique pieces, using the templates, onto paper‐backed Fusible Web (Heat and Bond Light
was used). Or use your favorite applique method (e.g., needle turned, raw edge, freezer paper, etc.).
Please note that pattern pieces are reversed for using with paper‐back Fusible Web. Following the
manufacturer instructions, apply the paper‐backed Fusible Web onto the wrong side of each fabric. Cut
on the drawn line.
Place the prepared applique pieces onto the center block (Sky/Sun/Snow block) referring to the picture
for placement. Ensure that applique design fits within the background area of the block. Fuse applique
pieces. Using a favorite decorative stitch (e.g., blanket stitch, zig‐zag, etc.) sew around all applique
pieces. Sew 3 Rail Fence blocks to each side of the center block (see picture for directional placement).
Trim block to 20‐½”x16‐½”. Finish the snowman by adding eyes, mouth, buttons, etc.
Bobbin Babes Designs 2014
009_Melting_Snowman_KS.docx
1 of 2
Melting Snowman Applique Pieces
Hat
Snowman
Cut 1
Upper Body
Red
Cut 1 White
Snowman
Lower Body
Cut 1
Snowman
Head
Cut 1 White
White
Nose
Cut 1
Orange
Treasurer's Report
BCBQ Profit & Loss Statement
10/1/14 to 9/30/15
Current Month
5/1/5-5/31/15
Balance Forward
BCQG Gen-l Bus Fund
BCBQ All CD Accounts
BCQG Maximizer Account
Special Events Funds
Total Balance Forward
Income
Advertising
Amazon
Library
Membership
Monthly Mini
Philanthropy
Quilt Show (6/14)
Ways & Means
Welcoming
Workshops
Total Income
Expenses
Block Party Exp
Door Prizes
Facilities
Friendship Group
Hospitality
Internet
Library
Membership
Operations
Philanthropy
Pres. Quilt Exp
Pres. Expense
Programs
SCQG Exp
Treasurer
Welcoming
Workshops
Total Expenses
Net Inc./Exp. Gen'l Acct
Other Income
Tea & Tour Current Year Inc
Advance for 2016 Quilt Show
CD Account Interest Income
Maximizer Interest Income
3,542.61
10,005.86
27,867.76
5,000.00
46,416.23
28.06
50.00
1,030.00
1,108.06
-
26.99
98.00
10,270.00
26.00
167.91
258.00
43.18
598.00
1,483.89
3,005.41
98.10
33.10
6,288.63
27.81
53.63
16.59
3,854.79
26,350.03
26.00
213.00
471.01
300.96
(60.00)
950.97
157.09
8,589.87
10,001.21
31,860.43
5,000.00
55,451.51
1,900.00
293.70
436.00
8,490.00
1,012.00
1,151.00
52.37
2,364.10
190.00
5,410.00
21,299.17
157.09
(5,050.86)
(5,050.86)
(3,839.31)
5.31
8.28
0.66
0.95
Transfers:
To: BCQG Gen'l Fund
From: BCQG Maximizer Account
Current Balance:
BCQG Gen-l Bus. Fund
BCBQ All CD Accounts
BCQG Maximizer Account
Special Events Funds
Total Current Balance
Fiscal Year 14-15
10/1/14-9/30/15
4,000.00
(4,000.00)
3,699.70
10,006.52
27,868.71
5,000.00
46,574.93
3,699.70
10,006.52
27,868.71
5,000.00
46,574.93
PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO.....
Ready for a Road Trip? The Southern California Council of Quilt Guilds keeps us posted on what’s
happening in Southern California. Here are some SHOWS and SHOP HOPS coming up…
JULY
Nothing scheduled – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
AUGUST
1ST- 2ND
QUILTER’S BY THE SEA (Long Beach) 9-5 www.quiltersbythesea.com
15-16
TEHACHAPI MOUNTAIN QUILTERS (Tehachapi) No other info. Available.
SEPTEMBER
5-6
BUSY BEARS QUILT QUILD (Big Bear Lake) 10-5 www.busybearsquiltguild.com
9-12
19-20
SAN DIEGO QUILTSHOW (San Diego) 10-5 www.sandeigoquiltshow.com
CONEJO VALLEY QUILTERS (Thousand Oaks) 10-5 www.conejovalleyquilters.com
26th
NORTH COUNTY QUILTERS (San Marcos) 10-4 www.ncountyquilters.com
26-27
FLYING GEESE QUILT GUILD (Aliso Viejo) 10-5 www.flyinggeese.org
OCTOBER
24-25
CITRUS BELT QUILTERS (Yucaipa) 10-4 www.citrusbeltquilters.org
Summer is here and that means hot weather is approaching fast. Since the summer is a slow time
for quilt shows…. It’s a perfect time to stay in the comfort of air conditioning and get some of those
UFO’s done, or start working on your entry for the BCQG Quilt Show in June 2016. Have a safe
and healthy summer and rest up… September is packed full of qullt shows to go to.
SCCQG Chairs - Sandy Corbin and Marianne Cunningham
PLAN AHEAD! If you are seriously interested in attending any of these upcoming Quilt Shows and
would be willing to pay to ride a bus, please e-mail Maggie Bell at mbell62@aol.com. If enough
people are willing, we'll reserve a bus. Your e-mail is not a reservation, just a way for me to judge
whether or not reserving a bus is financially possible at a reasonable price.
1. Quiltfest Oasis Palm Springs - Estimated cost about $45.00 October 8 - 10, 2015
Thursday the 8th is probably the best day to go. (I will be out of town, so Monica Shafer would
head up this trip)
2. Road2CA in Ontario - Estimated cost about $35.00
January 21 - 24 , 2016. We would probably schedule the bus for Thursday, Jan. 21st.
3. Modern Quilt Guild's QUILTCOMwest in Pasadena - Estimated cost about $40.00
February 18 - 21, 2016 . Thursday the 18th would probably be the best day to take the bus.