April 2012 Guild Reminder

Sew -n -Tell

Reminder

Apr 2012

 

 

Elise will be teaching the Clotheline Bowl for the May mini workshop.

Material Needed:

1 pkg. of cotton clothesline, several clothespins, 1 yard of fabric cut into one inch strips. (You can use one yard of the same, or mix it up with a varity of frabic from your stash.)

Longer strips make the project go faster. Need thread that either matched or blends in, or contrasts if you choose.Two bobbins of your thread color.

Glue sticks, Sewing machine needle number 80/90, or a top stich needle. A clear foot suitable for zigzag stitching, A sewing machine with a zigzag stitch.

Work Shops will be on guild night, starting at 5:30pm.

 

A help workshop

Daytime sit and sew signup sheet on table, please sign up if you are interested

 

    

This year is election year... Please be thinking about the office you would like to hold and whom to nominate.

We have about 4 months to think and discuss openings. Patsy S, Maryann W, Diana H are our nominating committee,

please see one of these ladies if you are interested in an office.

 

Committee Reports

Charity – Lisa T

Lisa passed out kits for tops, quilts for binding.

 

Activity of the Month – Rachael B , Dianna S, Jeanne K.

Jeanne passed out several different applique patterns of flowers for you to a 12 ½ in block. Put your name in basket, winner take all.

This would make a beautiful quilt. Hope all participate, we could have many different flowers. Fun Fun......

 

Upcoming activities – Bonita W

Checks your email’s for Bonita. Report.

 

Treasure Report– Mary

Mary read a report of  in April. Passed out a copy to the ones that wanted one, and to the officers.

　

Membership – Anne K

Membership Dues are due in January. $20.00

Be sure to pick-up memberships cards.

3 new members and 6 visitors,

Ann will be out until after May. Donna and Bonita to help out with the membership duties.

　

Hospitality – Julia G / Sharon K

Refreshments for May....Missy M. Becky L. Diane K. Vicky P. Gladys H. Darlene N. Denis S.

Becky F took tote,

Don’t forget to bring in your recipes..........

Signup sheet for refreshments in 2012 will be on front table. Please signup for the month you would like to help.

 

Demo – Janice B

Diana H. To teach Color Theory

Please see Janice B. if you want to do a Demo !!!

 

Show and Tell - Mary L / Mary Lou R

Show and Tell, as usual was awesome. Beautiful work by very talented members!

Please bring your beautiful work for show and tell.

 

Guild Blog Site - Diana H

The Mystery Quilt instruction was passed out in Feb. Cutting Triangles with special rulers.. Easy Angle Ruler and a

Companion Angle Ruler. "Half Yard Cruise Challenge" Do not cut out your triangles if you do not have these rulers.

Jo-Anns carries these rulers. See Diane H. If you have questions.

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The King Quilt:

Sally A, is binding  the King quilt. The King Quilt will be ready for May meeting.

Needs to ready by June of every year,

Card Tricks is the name of the King Quilt.

 

Don't  forget your Round Robin!!!  We can't wait to see all your additions..... 

Next meeting: May24th, 6:30pm

 

Happy Quilting

Bea Caudill ,Secretary

http://sewntellquiltguild.blogspot.com

will be held on the meeting night in the rear of sitting area. 5:30 -6:30pm. There is a sign up list titled "HELP LIST", please sign up if you are needing help with something. There will be someone here to assist you with your stumbling block, etc. This is not a class, just someone to help get you through.

Sew -n -Tell

Mintues

Apr 2012

Carol opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and welcoming the visitors.

3 new members!!! Yeah....

A Big Thank You to the refreshment committee for the yummy treats:

Sondra, Jeanne, Jerry, Jo Cathy, Mary Lou,

Elise will be teaching the Clotheline Bowl for the May mini workshop.

Material Needed:

1 pkg. of cotton clothesline, several clothespins, 1 yard of fabric cut into one inch strips. (You can use one yard of the same, or mix it up with a varity of frabic from your stash.)

Longer strips make the project go faster. Need thread that either matched or blends in, or contrasts if you choose.Two bobbins of your thread color.

Glue sticks, Sewing machine needle number 80/90, or a top stich needle. A clear foot suitable for zigzag stitching, A sewing machine with a zigzag stitch.

Work Shops will be on guild night, starting at 5:30pm.

A help workshop

will be held on the meeting night in the rear of sitting area. 5:30 -6:30pm. There is a sign up list titled "HELP LIST", please sign up if you are needing help with something. There will be someone here to assist you with your stumbling block, etc. This is not a class, just someone to help get you through.

Daytime sit and sew signup sheet on table, please sign up if you are interested

Sit and Sew for Nights

Leslie N. May 16th from 6pm-9pm. watch for directions.

Lisa has opened her house for sit and sew for June.

Thank You Ladies..

Daytime sit and sew

Sall A. held sit and sew last month

Mary L. held it at her house May 9th

Thank You ladies.

Be sure if you plan to go to these sit and sew gatherings to let the host know so they can plan accordingly

If you can't make it after saying you will be there, again please let the host know so they can plan accordingly.

If you haven't been to one of the sit and sews you are truely missing a fun time.

This year is election year... Please be thinking about the office you would like to hold and whom to nominate.

We have about 4 months to think and discuss openings. Patsy S, Maryann W, Diana H are our nominating committee,

please see one of these ladies if you are interested in an office.

Committee Reports

:

Charity – Lisa T

Lisa passed out kits for tops, quilts for binding.

Lisa also passed out the quilts from Calf. to members that have requested them for the tornado victims.

She has baby burp pads, baby quilts, other items to take to Henryville.

Thank You Lisa for all you hard work for our surrounding communities in the time of need.

Activity of the Month – Rachael B , Dianna S, Jeanne K.

Jeanne passed out several different applique patterns of flowers for you to a 12 ½ in block. Put your name in basket, winner take all.

This would make a beautiful quilt. Hope all participate, we could have many different flowers. Fun Fun......

Upcoming activities – Bonita W

Checks your email’s for Bonita. Report.

Treasure Report– Mary

Mary read a report of in April. Passed out a copy to the ones that wanted one, and to the officers.

　

Membership – Anne K

Membership Dues are due in January. $20.00

Be sure to pick-up memberships cards.

3 new members and 6 visitors,

Ann will be out until after May. Donna and Bonita to help out with the membership duties.

　

Hospitality – Julia G / Sharon K

Refreshments for May....Missy M. Becky L. Diane K. Vicky P. Gladys H. Darlene N. Denis S.

Becky F took tote,

Don’t forget to bring in your recipes..........

Signup sheet for refreshments in 2012 will be on front table. Please signup for the month you would like to help.

Demo – Janice B

Diana H. To teach Color Theory

Please see Janice B. if you want to do a Demo !!!

Show and Tell - Mary L / Mary Lou R

Show and Tell, as usual was awesome. Beautiful work by very talented members!

Please bring your beautiful work for show and tell.

Quilts made from the antique sewing machine at QDO were shown. Everyone totally enjoyed this, mostly Todd....

Thank You Joe and Leila!!!

Guild Blog Site - Diana H

The Mystery Quilt instruction was passed out in Feb. Cutting Triangles with special rulers.. Easy Angle Ruler and a

Companion Angle Ruler. "Half Yard Cruise Challenge" Do not cut out your triangles if you do not have these rulers.

Jo-Anns carries these rulers. See Diane H. If you have questions.

http://sewntellquiltguild.blogspot.com

The King Quilt:

Sally A, is binding the King quilt. The King Quilt will be ready for May meeting.

Needs to ready by June of every year,

Card Tricks is the name of the King Quilt.

Round Robins beautiful pieces turning into masterpieces.

Members that worked at QDO Names were drawn for gifts. Very nice gifts given out.

Carol was recognized for all her many many hours she puts in as our president, and the many many hours she

worked to help make the QDO a big success. Thank you Carol!!!

Thank You QDO committee!!!! and the members that worked all day.

It was a fun filled day.

April Recipes...............

Pineapple Banana Cake

3eggs lightly beaten, 2c sugar, 3/4 c mircle whip light, 3/4 c- oil, 1 1/2 teas. vanilla, 2 1/2 c flour, 1 teas. baking soda,

1 teas. cinnamon, 1 teas. salt, 1/4 teas. nutmeg, 1 can crushed pineaaple undrained, 1 c mashed bananas.

Heat oven to 350, Beat eggs, sugar, dressing, oil, and vanilla, until light and fluffy. Add combined dry ingredients alternately

with pineapple and bananas, mixing well after each addition. Pour into greased and flour 13x9 in baking pan.

Bake 45 to 50 mins, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool frost cake with cream cheese frosting if

desired. Makes 18 servings.

Buffalo Chicken Dip--by Jo C.

1 pkg 8oz cream cheese softened,1/2 c ranch salad dressing, 1/3 c Franks Red Hot Sauce, 1/2 shredded mozzarella cheese,

2 cans (12.5 oz) Swanson white chicken breast drained.

Stir the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in dressing, hot sauce,cheese and chicken.

Bake at 350 for 20 mins. or until the mixture is hot and bubbly. Stir in chicken mixture before serving.

Serve with crackers or vegatables.

　

Meeting adjourned 9:00 pm

Next meeting: May24th, 6:30pm

Happy Quilting

Bea Caudill ,Secretary