Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Charming Shop Hop

I found a flyer for this shop hop at Margie's in Madison last Sunday.

Dates:  April 14-17, 2010

The first 250 people to purchase a passport receive a 2010 Quilt Charm...Passports will be available without the 2010 Charm -- and ALL completed passports will be placed in a drawing for prizes. 

Each shop will offer fabric packs for $5.00 containing 25 charm squares along with a free pattern

ALSO...You will receive a charm unique to each shop.

Prizes:

Janome Gem Platinum 760
7 $25.00 gift certificates
7 $50.00 gift certificates
Gift basket containing 70 fat quarters
Gift baskets from participating shops ($50.00 value)

Participating shops:

Cabin Arts, Burlington, KY
L & L, Madison, IN
Loose Threads, Seymour, IN
Margie's Country Store, Madison, IN
Sharynn's Quilt Box, North Vernon, IN
Quilt Box, Dry Ridge, KY
Quilt Bug, Lawrenceburg, IN

posted by Diana

Monday, March 15, 2010

Minutes

February 25, 2010

Attendees: Anne K, Barbara P, Barbara T, Bea C, Becky B Bonita W, Carol F, Deborah W, Dot W, Denise S, Diana H, Dianna S, Donna G, Elise K, Gerry K, Jane G, Jeanne K, Jo C, Julia G, Lisa T, Marie K, Mary L, Mary Lou R, Nancy F, Pam S, Rachel B, Ros H. Rosemary Y, Sally A, Sandy V, Sharon K and Vivian S

Visitors: Rhonda P


Carol welcomed visitors

Committee reports:

Charity quilt – Becky volunteered to quilt some of the tops

Events – Seminars at Berea Park
See activities at the end of these minutes

Challenge Quilt – Diana explained the “rules” to the challenge quilt. If you need info contact Diana at Diana.higdon@gmail.com

Activity of the Month – Bring a “made by you” pin cushion of any size. If you need ideas go to: http://tipnut.com/22-free-pincushion-patterns/. As always, this is not a requirement!

Hospitality – Lisa, Bonita and Dianna brought goodies. Bonita’s salsa recipe has been posted to the blog. March 25th meeting is Vivian, Marie and Becky

Carol asked for show of people wanting Membership pins ($4.00) and Souvenir – 2010 3rd Annual QDO pins ($4.00).
Five year pins will be given out at the April meeting.

Carol updated us on QDO –
Sandy instrumental in working with the church to provide the space – parking –
PA system – use of the marquee - concessions
Janice – procuring quilt racks from Edwardsville
Lisa – coordinating volunteers / audio visual set up / contacting media
Bonita – making tags for all the door prizes
Mary L – organizing quilts and other items for display
Patsy – media PR
19 door prizes
Demos
Books and craft magazines are still needed
3 vendors
Parking attendants will keep the parking situation under control
Balloons to mark off the area

Show n Tell – We had lots of projects to show. Lots of busy people!

Dianna S
Secretary

Current events:
• Berea Parks and Recreation Department's 2010 Quilt Workshop Schedule
http://www.berea.com/workshops
• March 27 - 28 The String-A-Long Quilt Guild of Valparaiso, In will present their 13th Biennial Quilt Show “Quilts in Bloom” on Saturday, March 27, (9am-5 pm) and Sunday March 28 ,(10 am -4pm) 2010 at The Porter County Expo Center : 215 E Division Rd Valparaiso IN 46383 (One mile South of Highway 30 on Highway 49).
Admission is $5, under 12 free
http://www.btcquiltguild.org/Welcome.html
• Jefferson County Indiana, Hanover, IN 4H Fairground quilt show – Date ?

• International Quilt Festival/Chicago, April 16-18
Rosemont, IL

• AQS show in Paducah, KY - April 21 thru 24.
Call Happy Hearts for bus transportation details 502-363-1171

• L&L Yard Goods (Madison, IN) has a 20% off sale the 5th Saturday of the Month (May 29, July 31, and Oct. 30). You will need to purchase the “bag” for $5.00 and then bring it with you each 5th Saturday. Days other than 5th Saturday. bring bag, purchase $10 or more and get free fat quarter.

There’s some great places to eat downtown Madison and you can also visit Margie’s quilt shop

• Brown County Historical Society Quilt Show, June 4-6
1934 St Rd 135N
Nashville, IN 47448
$5 adults – $4 seniors
www.browncountyhistory.info



• Shipshewana Quilt Festival, June 23-26 1-866-243-9434 for details
(Located north of Fort Wayne, IN)


• Stream Cliff farm (Close to N. Vernon / Sharon’s Quilt Box) – Quilt shows July 10 (10-4) and September 18 (10-4) http://www.streamclifffarm.com/newsletter/1_Calendar.shtml

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Quilt Show in Valparaiso

Lisa T. passed along some information about a quilt show in Valparaiso, Indiana.  Here is the link to the information if you are interested.

If you haven't heard about the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative, it's worth taking a look at their website.  This was started by Ami Simms to raise money for Alzheimer's research.  Anyone can make a small (9 x 12 inch) quilt and donate it.  Monthly auctions of the quilts are held on-line, and the money goes to fund research.  They have raised over $350,00 since 2006.  It is an entirely volunteer effort.

You can check out the rules for entries on their website.

Posted by Diana H.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Pin Cushions


 If you are having a hard time coming up with an idea for the pin cushion exchange for next month, check out this link to 60 free pin cushion patterns.

Posted by Diana H.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Veggie Salsa

chop together:
1 red onion
2 japaleno pepper(seeded)
4 stalks celery

add:
1 can shoepeg corn
1 can black beans
1 can blackeyed peas

chop:
1 each, red, yellow, orange, and green pepper

Combine all the above, then

Bring to a boil:
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Pour over veggie mixture, and cool for several hours.

How's that for simple??
Bonita W