September - Central Oklahoma Quilters Guild

LABOR
of LOVE
Volume 28, No. 4
September 2007
NQA Chapter # OK544
From the President’s Desk
Here we go again, with another wonderful program.
Ruth Powers was just great. All those beautiful
quilts and her choice of colors were fantastic. I was
also able to attend her workshop on Friday and was
grateful for all the help and hints she gave us. You
think I could design my own Paducah winner?
Hehe. Please mark your calendars for next month’s
meeting and workshop.
We want to know what kind of programs you would
like to have next year, June 2008 to May 2009.
Please put your suggestions in the Birdhouses so
that we can start looking for lecturers. As most of
you are tired of hearing about, we are still in need
of several positions, President Elect, Programs
Elect, and a Day Heritage person. Please consider
helping in one of these areas.
My little birdie has been at it again, someone left a
lovely sweater at the morning meeting. Please
come and claim it, it is my color and my size so
hurry up, I need it for a hot date. Birdie is also
looking for a cute little lady that borrowed Charlotte
Hickman’s sweater at the Quilt Show while we
were setting up. Charlotte would like to have this
precious item back.
Don’t forget the Events of Interest in this Labor of
Love. See you at one of the Quilt Shows and at the
Fair. Have a wonderful month, I will turn down the
temperature for a beautiful fall.
-Joyce Thorp
Central
Oklahoma
Quilters
Guild
Board & Committees
President: Joyce Thorp
Pres. Elect: available
OETA: Beverly Beesley
Heartwarmers: Linda Williams
NQA: Myrna Douglas
Day VP: Revonda Blanding
Greeter:
Quilt Display: Joyce Stanton
495-8773
789-3655
745-9337
715-1730
794-1847
Night VP: Sandy Gard
751-2804
Secretary: Inez Andrews
Treasurer: Becky White
Dir. of Heritage: Day-available
Night- Dora Ezzel
Dir. of Library: Mary Lu Kaiser
354-3423
787-1858
Dir. of Membership: Jan Malone
Day Assist: Linda Cobb
577-2292
Greeter:
Quilt Display:
Day Assist:
Night Assist:
Beverly Beesley
Night Assist: Melida Boman
Jan Teel
Dir. of Newsletter: Brittany Chalk
Circulation: Bettye Chalk
841-1169
495-3690
722-3245
722-3245
Dir. of Programs: Georganne Guidice 996-7945
Block of the Month: Carole Plank
621-2089
Programs-Elect:: available
Dir. Ways and Means:(Day) Gwen Latham 946-0874
Assistant: Jeannie Moore
(Night) Junea Clark
Quilt Show 2007: Linda Williams
Darlene Mangum
(508)622-6352
787-4556
745-9337
354-6530
COQG Website:
www.centralokquilters.org
Pictures of the meetings will be posted
each month at:
http://community.webshots.com/user/lintole
COQG September 2007
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Membership
Committee Reports
Jan Malone
There were 136 members and 5 visitors at the
morning meeting. The evening meeting had 87
members and 5 visitors.
I want to apologize to the Quilting Post in Perkins
for getting the name of your store wrong during
door prize time. I seemed to have a brain fog and
just couldn’t get it right. Thank you for the
generous way you support the guild.
See you next month.
Library
Mary Lu Kaiser
I have been enjoying the summer but getting little
done. My granddaughter from Iowa was here for
six weeks. We sewed quilts, she took a quilt class,
played dolls and planned doll clothes. She even
wants a big full skirt with crinolines like they have
in the movie Hairspray. She wants me to be busy
always. I, of course, got sick the minute she left
and one thing has gone into another for the last six
weeks. Now, I will concentrate on the new books,
old books, and all the other things I would like to
do.
Thank you to those of you who volunteered to help
me with the library. I really do appreciate your
assistance. I did get three volunteers for both
evening and morning so I should be set.
C&T Publishing has presented a 20th anniversary
collection of blocks, tips, and stories from
Quilting's Best authors and designers. The articles
are great, the pictures fantastic, and you will really
enjoy this book, Celebrate the Tradition. I will try
to put together a display of all the new books we
have purchased as well as the ones that have been
donated. Look forward to checking them all out at
the next meeting.
COQG September 2007
Day Vice President
Revonda Blanding
We have had a full and wonderful month! Our
oldest grandson got married Aug. 4th to a sweet
young lady and we enjoyed our relatives who came
from out-of-state.
Our August 23rd meeting was great with our
guest speaker, Ruth Powers, from Carbondale, Ks.
(My home state!) Everyone was so attentive during
the whole meeting! It was so good to be able to
hear and to see all of the beautiful quilts Ruth
brought. It is hard to imagine anyone could make so
many quilts and design all of those patterns,too.
What a challenge to us and she was so inspiring.
Thanks to the many ladies who helped with holding
the quilts during "Show and Share" and also for our
program. It sure gave us all a workout!
The Friday class was fun and CHALLENGING.
Just wish I could of had more time. Hopefully, we
will all get our quilts finished someday. Our
program director is one organized, talented and
helpful lady. Thank you, GeorgeAnne!
Looking forward to seeing lots of you girls and
guys at the Oklahoma State Fair on Friday, Sept.
21st when we will be demonstrating our "quilting
skills." It's a good time to get to know all the ladies
better and fun, too! Remember our regular meeting
September 27th and bring a friend.
We will be leaving August 29th for Hawaii to
celebrate our 52nd anniversary on Aug.31st. We
will return Sept. 15th. We are so anxious!! I'm sure
you all think I'm not old enough to be married that
long. Another joke!!!!
Blessing to you and yours. Aloha
Ways and Means
Gwen Latham
Hello, we all love to shop where the price is right
and they have just what we are looking for. We
know it is what we are looking for because it comes
from our sister quilters. A great big thanks for all
the wonderful donations ...with out them we would
not have a ways and means to shop for our favorite
things. Always stitching, Gwen
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Block of the Month
Marilyn’s Quilting Corner
Marilyn Karper
Do you know a deserving young person who has a
passion for sewing and quilting, but can’t afford a
quality sewing machine? Here’s a chance for them to
WIN one! Marilyn Karper and Bernina OKC are
having a contest to win a Bernina 230PE Sewing
Machine! Here are the rules:
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Must be 20 years of age or YOUNGER
Write an Essay as to WHY you should win
this machine
Include Full Name, Address and Phone
Number
Include a $10 Entry Fee
Must be Postmarked by November 27, 2007
Send to:
Marilyn Karper
PO Box 12706
Oklahoma City, OK 73157
The winner will be announced on December 1, 2007
Questions? Email: marilyn@karperquilting.com
405-650-4369
Pattern on page 5
Carole Plank
Pieced Star
This star is easy & fun. Check out the quilt layout for
color ideas. It’s all half-square triangles. Remember
to bring yours to Guild meeting. We want to see your
progress.
M.O.K.A. Quilt Exhibit
M.O.K.A, the Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and
Arkansas Quilt Study Group will be hosting a quilt
exhibit on November 9-10 in Wichita, Kansas. On
November 9th, the Wichita Art Museum will feature,
“Art of the Needle,” containing 40 quilts from the
Shelburne Museum in Vermont as well as 40 quilts
from the Prairie Quilt Guild. On November 10th,
several lectures will be held concerning the Art of the
Needle exhibit. For more information, please contact
Edith Idelman, edithidleman@aol.com or Linda
Laird clproducts@sbcglobal.net.
INCREDIBLE FIND!
Several years ago, a book was created and sold by the
guild. This book, Oklahoma Heritage Quilts, written
by Pam Woolbright, was a one time publication and
sale. Seven of these books were found in a garage by
a former member. Evelyn Day now has these books
and we are offering them for sale. We have seen sale
prices on Amazon and Ebay that range from $69.95 to
$148.00 plus shipping. Therefore, we have set a price
of $80.00 per book which includes shipping. The
way to purchase one of these books is to be one of the
first seven people to send a check to
COQG, C/O Evelyn Day
PO Box 50353
Midwest City, OK, 73140
She will process the first seven checks received, send
the books to those lucky folks, and will return the
other checks to the senders.
COQG September 2007
Are you headed to Houston??
If so, Wallie Yerigan and Debra Burton, owners of
Quilters Quarters in Conroe, Texas, have very
generously offered our guild members a rest stop on
the way to the Houston Show. They have offered to
provide iced tea, homemade cookies, and a clean
restroom to weary travelers driving through. If you
plan on stopping by, they have requested that you call
ahead at 1-936-756-7200. Their shop is located at
3401-E West Davis, 30 miles south of Huntsville, and
40 miles north of Houston, just off of 1-45. Be sure
to check out their ad in this newsletter for a free
coupon!
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Program and Workshop for September
September 27th Program: Dixie Webb
Japonisme and the Crazy Quilt: Parallels between
18th-century Japanese prints and 19th-century American
Crazy Quilts.
The origins of crazy quilts have been the speculation
of quilters and quilt historians for decades. We know
today that these lavish quilts were not due to the
quilters' unbalanced, or 'crazy' state of mind. One
source for their creation has been the influence of
Japanese art via the display of Japanese art at the
1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. While
Japonisme, the influence of Japanese art on Western
art, may sound like and odd influence for quilting the
phenomenon it had a profound influence on many
American and European visual artists. By examining
the work of 19th-century artist like Mary Cassatt,
James Abbott McNeill Whistler, and Vincent Van Gogh,
quilters today can see how 18th-century Japanese art,
especially ceramics and color woodblock prints, could also
influence the asymmetrical design and fractured patterning
of the late 19th-century American Crazy Quilts.
Workshop Registration
Please enroll me in the following classes:
Class Name/Date
Cost
Program and Workshop for September
September 28th Workshop: Cathy Miller
Hexagons Out of the Garden
Start with the Grandmother's Flower Garden and then
transplant it to new growing zones using the English paper
piecing technique. You will be learning the easiest
way to sew hexagons, eliminating two steps in the
traditional technique by using plastic re-usable
"Quilt Patis" templates. Then spend the rest of this
class designing new pattern ideas using hexagons.
Great for beginners but fun for everyone.
Programs and Workshops for
June 2007 – May 2008
9/27/07, Dixie Webb (grant recipient), Lecture:
“Japonisme and the Crazy Quilt:”
9/28/07 Cathy Miller, Workshop: “Hexagons Out of the
Garden”, 9-1, $30 + materials, web site: singingquilter.com
10/25/07, Velda Newman, Lecture: “A Painter’s Approach
to Quilt Design, web site: veldanewman.com.
10/26 and 10/27, Two day continuous Workshop:
“Texture & Form II”, 9-4 both days, $60
11/15/07, Gary Wasson & Joe Galusha, Lecture: “Fun
with Snippets”.
11/16/07, Workshop: “Sunflower Wreath”, 9-1, $30
(includes kit).
12/13/07, Christmas Party, combined am and pm
meetings, pot luck, 7 pm
1/24/08, Sampler, am and pm meetings.
Name
.
Address
.
City
State
Zip ______
Phone
.
Make checks payable to: COQG
Mail form to: GeorgeAnn Giudice
2220 NW 157th Terrace
OKC, OK 73013
Note: From now on, all workshop supply lists will
available for printout on our website,
www.centralokquilters.org.
COQG September 2007
2/28/08, Dwayne & Su Bunch, Lecture: “Keeping the
Piece “(Blended Quilts).
2/29/08, Workshop: “Fabric Selection for Blended Quilts”,
9-3, $35.
3/27/08, Vince Quevedo, TBA.
3/28/08, Workshop, TBA.
4/24/08, Darcy Ashton, Lecture: “Introduction to
Appliqué”, web site: ashtonpub.com.
4/25/08. Workshop: “Introduction to Appliqué”, 9-4, $30.
5/22/08, Installation of Officers, Combined am and pm
meetings, 7 pm.
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Block of the Month
Instructions are on page 3 under Block of the Month
COQG September 2007
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Events of Interest
Piecemakers Quilters Guild: Eufaula, Ok
Quilt show, September 1, 2007
9:00 am to 5:00 Pm; Miniature Auction at 2:00pm
North Fork Baptist Church, Eufaula,OK
“Stitching Memories: Preserving the Past, Celebrating a
Life, Inspiring the Future”
Exhibit honoring Florence Potter
August 2-September 4, Midwest City Library
Edmond Quilt Show
Sept. 7 & 8 @ Memorial Road Church of Christ
2221 E. Memorial Road in the gym
$5 admission, doors open at 10 a.m.
Quiltfest 2007 Trinity Valley Quilters Guild, Sept. 21 and
22, 10am - 5pm; Sept. 23, 10am - 4pm
Amon Carter Exhibit Hall -Will Rogers Complex
3400 Burnett Tandy Road; Fort Worth, Texas
(817) 871-8150
Scrap Happy Quilters Quilt Show:
September 22, 2007
Located at corner of Hwy.75&36th at the
Town & Country Christian Church
Okmulgee, OK
“Everything Quilting & Sewing Expo” September 21-23,
2007; St. Charles, MO, www.roundbobbin.com
“Fall in Love with Quilting”: September 28-30, Red River
Quilters. www.redriverquilters.com
Remember, “A little laughter now
and then, is relished by the wisest
men.” –Willy Wonka
Mack Brown, after living a full life, died. When he
got to heaven, God was showing him around. They
came to a modest little house with a faded Longhorn
flag in the window. "This house is yours for eternity,
Mack," said God. "This is very special; not everyone
gets a house up here." Mack felt special, indeed, and
walked up to his house.
On his way up to the porch, he noticed another
house just around the corner. It was a three-story
mansion with a Crimson and Cream sidewalk, a 50foot tall flagpole with an enormous OU Sooner flag,
and in every window, he could see Sooner fans.
Mack looked at God and said, "God, I'm not trying
to be ungrateful, but I have a question. I was a good
coach, I went to 7 consecutive bowl games, won a
national championship, and turned around the Texas
program."
God said, "So what do you want to know, Mack?"
"Well, why does Bob Stoops get a better house than
me?"
God chuckled and said, "Mack, that's not Bob's
house; that's mine."
Boomer Sooner!
“Then & Now our Centennial Celebration”
Kiamichi Quilt Guild, Quilt Show in McAlester, OK
October 27, 2007, 9:00 am _ 6:30 pm
St. John's Catholic Church ,316 E. Washington
Free admission--Tea Room, Vendors
Stillwater Quilting: Past and Present November 9-10,
2007. Fri 10-8, Sat 9-5. Visit www.CVQG.org for more
information.
Braggin’ Board
I want to thank everyone for your thoughtfulness
and generosity by providing door prizes and bags for
the Quilt Show. I would also like to give a special
thank you to those who volunteered their time to
work at the door prize table. We couldn’t have
passed out all the goodies without you!
-Inez Andrews
COQG September 2007
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Big On Friendship
Norman Tuesday Morning Block Party
2nd Tues. each month
10 a.m.
Carrie Miller
360-4189
bernette 80
Regular
$399.00,
Demos now
$249.00!
South
East
Yukon
BERNINA of OKC
Moore Library PM Quilters
Every other Wed.
Janie Steele
6:30 p.m.
794-1104
Fat Quarters
2nd Thurs. each month
Evelyn Day
9:30 a.m.
733-3006
Piecemakers
2nd Mon. each month
Sherry Puffett
7 p.m.
354-2797
PM Quilters
2nd Thurs. each month
Lois Lyon
7 p.m.
208-5939
Second Tuesday Quilters
2nd Tues. each month
Carol Plank
10 a.m.
621-2089
North-6817 N. May-840-8911
South-2209 S.W. 74-681-2212
& Bryant Square Edmond-330-1007
Professional Quilting
Brenda Esslinger
3428 NW 26th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-946-0817
blee0115@aol.com
COQG September 2007
North
The Gaylor Applique Group
Guild Day in the Parlor
Beverly Beesley
2 p.m.
789-3655
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Drop by and visit on your way to
Houston!!!
We are located 30 miles south of
Huntsville and 40 miles north of Houston,
just off I-45.
We always have cold tea, homemade
cookies and a warm Texas welcome for
you. Bring this coupon and receive 15%
off your entire purchase
(excluding sewing machines and items
already on sale.)
K'S QUILTING STUDIO
“A Quilter’s Haven”
Fabrics Books
Patterns Notions Classes
Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm
Sat. 10am-3pm
929 S. Country Club Rd. El Reno, OK 73036
Phone: 405-422-2707 fax: 405-422-2707
ksstudio929@aol.com
Kaye Estes
COQG September 2007
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COQG September 2007
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1) COQG CALENDAR
All events meet at the St. John’s Methodist Church, 1755 N. Meridian, OKC
Quilting Tip
Here’s a great tip to use for safely storing your
finished quilts. Sew together a long tube of fabric
that is at least as long as the width of your quilt,
and add several fabric loops to its edge. When
your quilt is finished, it can be rolled up, put in
its sleeve and easily hung on a wooden dowel.
Hanging it also helps to prevent any creases from
being squished in.
COQG September 2007
Guild Coming Events
September 27 COQG Meeting
Guest Speaker-Dixie Webb
10AM and 7PM
September 28
Workshop: Cathy Miller- “Hexagons
Out of the Garden”
9AM to 4PM
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