February 2004 |
Goshen, Indiana
|
Sylva Keenan , Editor |
Hi
Ladies
We held our January meeting, even though the weather left a lot to be desired.
Those attending enjoyed the evening. Carol discussed several items, especially
that we need to have leadership for our Guild. So, if you think you might
like to try your hand chairing the Guild, we would be thrilled.
Several items were discussed at Sew What Monday night at Ediths.
Sylva
A message
from Willa:
A sunshiny Hello from Ft. Myers, Florida. I am enjoying my stay here. Spending
my time checking out quilt shops and quilt shows. Have seen some really
quality quilts. I am trying to get my fan quilt hand quilted. Started a
Celtic block for practice before I start a Celtic quilt. They have a sewing/quilting
group here. They are making exciting things like pin cushions, casserole
covers, and sweatshirts. I joined the Southwest Florida Quilt Guild. They
meet once a month and have a Saturday "Fun Day" each month also.
This Saurday they are going to make origami purses. They have Karen Combs
coming this month to teach two classes. They only have 250 members. I am
eager to see what this "Fun Day" is all about. Tell everyone I
said "Hi."
Willa Thiele
News
Flash from Carol:
I'm so excited! I just received a phone call from Marianne Fons
(as in "Fons and Porter") telling me that little sewing basket
I entered in their "Love of Quilting" (Sept/Oct 2003) magazine's
Fat Quarter Challenge is a winner! Whee! In addition to the personal phone
call and congratulations from Marianne, I will receive a third place prize
of 10 Fat Quarters, and the basket will be shown in the June issue of the
magazine (which will be on shelves in April).
The Fat Quarter challenge was to use one fat quarter "... and make
something fun." Trims, notions and embellishments were allowed,
but no additional fabrics could be used. For my project I used 5 yards of
cotton cording, which I wrapped with 1" wide strips of fabric cut from
the fat quarter of fabric. I coiled the wrapped cording and zig-zagged it
to form the basket shape, then made a lid for it using the same process.
The entire project took about two hours and was fun enough to be satisfying
even if I hadn't placed in the contest! Carol
Honderich
UPCOMING MLQ EVENTS
REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE (unless announced otherwise)
Regular Meeting at Waterford Mennonite Church on the 4th Monday at 6:30 PM.
Address: 65975 St Rd 15, Goshen, IndianaNext Meeting: February 23, 2004 -- Laura is signed up for refreshments.
Naomi will demonstrate how to make knotted fleece blankets! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring 2 pieces of fleece (same size) material along and we'll all help each other tie up the blankets in record time!! 1-1/2 yards is good for baby blankets and 2 yards for lap size blankets. You can get coordinated prints or a solid and a print, two fleece fabrics that look nice together. Also -- bring sharp scissors, a ruler, a yardstick and pins.*Sew What Nights at Edith's on the 2nd Monday of the month, 7:00 PM.
Call Edith, 875-1808 for information and directions.MLQ Officers:
Co-chair:
Co-chair:
Secretary: Peg Hochstetler, 533-3706
Treasurer: Beulah Sample, 642-4027
Librarian: Donna Stoltzfus, 831-4098 (inactive for this year)
Newsletter Editor: Sylva Keenan, 642-4570
Web Editor: Carol Honderich, 534-1915
OTHER QUILTING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
February 14-May 9, 2004. Quilting Genius. Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, MI will be exhibiting more than 30 rare quilts including some never before displayed. The exhibit will feature eleven 19th century materpiece designs by Susan McCord. On the web at http://www.TheHenryFord.org
March 6 & 7, 2004. Salt Creek Quilters Guild, Hinsdale, IL Celebrate the Pride of the Prairie. Over 200 quilts by members of the Salt Creek Quilters Guild will be on display at the Community House. The Hinsdale site is the new location for the biannual event entitled for 2004 "Pride of the Prairie." Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM at the Hinsdale Community House, 415 West Eighth Street, Hinsdale, IL. Contact: Wanda Wagner (708) 599-2987 or www.wwags50@aol.com
March 20,
2004. Gathering - Color Your World with Quilts. Guest speaker: Carolyn
L. Mazloomi is a fiber artist, author, historian, and lecturer. Hosted by
Sisters of the Cloth Quilting Guild in Ft. Wayne, IN.
http://groups.msn.com/SistersoftheCloth/thegatheringofquilters.msnw
June 3-4-5, 2004. THREE RIVERS QUILT FESTIVAL, Ft. Wayne, IN. http://www.appleseedquiltersguild.com
TONE-ON-TONE FAT QUARTER SWAP, 2003-2004
The following has been suggested for the coming year in place of the birthday fat quarter swap.
July Reds August Yellows September Browns October Oranges November Blacks or grays December Whites or beiges or creams January Blues February Pinks March Greens April Purples May --- June --- Guidelines:
Tone-on-tones are shades of ONE color only. You may contribute up to six FQs but no more than three of one fabric. You do not need to participate each month. Fabrics must be 100% high quality cotton. Please purchase your fabrics at higher quality quilt or fabric shops -- no JoAnn or Wal-Mart fabrics, please! Please attach a label to each FQ with your name and either Washed or Unwashed. Turn your FQs in to Edith at the beginning of each guild meeting and she will swap them and give you your new FQs by the end of the evening. If you wont be at a meeting and wish to be a part of that months swap, let her know and arrangements will be made.
Maple Leaf Quilters
Minutes - January 26, 2004
Waterford Mennonite Church
6:30 PM
Quilters Present: Naomi, Beulah, Sylva, Carol, Sue, Laura, Peggy, Marie,
Nancy, Jan
Meeting:
Brochures regarding upcoming quilt shows were shared. More detailed is listed
under Other Quilting Events and Opportunities.
The Gathering in Fort Wayne, March
Henry Ford Museum: Quilting Genius, March-May
Chicago Quilt Festival in Rosemont, IL in March
Quilters Hall of Fame Opening in Marion IN during July
Sauder Village Quilt show
Jan shared information regarding Project Linus at Jeannette's in Wakarusa.
For every finished baby quilt brought in, you will be entered into a drawing
to win a new Janome sewing machine. No limit on blankets!! February 21st is
the last day to bring in blankets for the drawing!
Discussion was held regarding changing the Guild year from January to December
rather than June to May. It was also discussed that we need leadership for
our Guild. We need people to volunteer. The Guild used to make a quilt top
for the chairperson every year and it would be nice to start this tradition
again. It was also decided that we would make a quilt top or blocks for Beulah
as she has been so gracious to continue being our treasurer for the past 3
years, and an excellent one at that!!! She will come to the next meeting and
tell us what colors and pattern she would like to have!!
Carol explained her new challenge for the next couple of months and hopes
everyone will participate. She handed out a sheet with more information on
it. (See detailed information in the January newsletter and in this newsletter.)
It need not be a stressful project, make a potholder, appliance cover, lap
quilt or a bed quilt, whatever time and energy will lend itself to!! Be spontaneous
and creative!!!!
At the February meeting Naomi will demonstrate how to make knotted fleece
blankets! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring 2 pieces of fleece (same
size) material along and we'll all help each other tie up the blankets in
record time!! 1-1/2 yards is good for baby blankets and 2 yards for lap size
blankets!! Also -- bring sharp scissors, a ruler, a yardstick and pins.
SHOW AND TELL:
Laura: has been making 70 sashes for her church for the childrens program.
Marie: has made a baby quilt and is taking care of a new puppy!! She was working
on her Ronald McDonald headboard quilt during the meeting.
Sylva: spent a couple of months making 20 Teddy Bears for the Home Extension
Clubs which are given to children involved in accidents or crisis situations.
Also showed birthday blocks that are put together with borders and ready to
be quilted.
Peggy: showed her unfinished Christmas tree skirt and her pattern that she
drafted for her first quilt she made in 1975.
Beulah: has been working on many different quilts at home.
Naomi: showed a very pretty pink girls dress that she made for her church
mission. She showed us her finished Ronald McDonald headboard quilt which
just needs to be quilted. She had a beautiful partially finished Winners Circle
quilt that she was making for a teacher at her church mission school.
Minutes by Peggy
The following
is a suggestion Carol has for a challenge in 2004.
CHALLENGE: Food Inspired Kitchen Quilts
Your challenge: Create a Kitchen Quilt based on a favorite
food recipe. Select an old family recipe or a new favorite. Think about the
ingredients used in the recipe, the techniques used in preparation, the colors,
the aroma, the reaction/pleasure of people enjoying your dish. Can you put
these elements together and translate the recipe into fabric and from these
elements design a quilted piece to use in your kitchen? Here are a few suggestions
for types of Kitchen Quilts.
The Kitchen
Quilt should reflect the recipe in one or more of the following ways:
Possible
Schedule:
January -- Sign up for challenge
April -- Provide written recipe and accurate pattern for your Kitchen Quilt
May -- Have finished quilt available for photography
June -- Pattern package of all submitted recipes and patterns available for
purchase.
Recommended Quilting
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Program
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Carol Honderich, webmaster
updated 2/16/04