An Affiliate of the Arizona Quilters Guild

volume 19, Number 2 February 2013

~ HAVASU STITCHERS ~ Lake Havasu City, Arizona

www.havasustitchers.com

A REMINDER The Newsletter Print copies are made available for members who don’t have email and for new guests. All members that have email should print out their own copy. Thanks!

What’s Inside …. Community Outreach / Membership 2

Education 5

Friendship Coffees / WINTER CAMP 3

National Quilt Day 8

Members Notices 10

Minutes 11

Quilt Show 6 & 7

HAPPY VALENTINE’S WEEK NEW! FIRST 50 AT THE MEETING THAT WEAR RED GET A PRIZE!

(YOUR UNDIES DON’T COUNT)

We will be asking for volunteers to help with the nominating committee soon. Please consider helping with this short term commitment to help us gather volunteers for our next term positions.

Timeline: Nominations of the Officers - March meeting. Voting in of the Officers - April meeting. Installation of the Officers - May meeting. The new Board assumes duties on June 1st.

Look what’s coming up. Feb 15th, Friday, Havasu Stitchers General Meeting Feb 19th, Budget Meeting Feb 26th, Tuesday, Class “Trapunto” at Library at 10:30am Feb 26th, 7pm, Special Event at Sherri Ashford’s Mar 1-3, Havasu Stitchers Winter Camp at Prescott Mar 7th, Board Meeting Mar 14-16, AQG Quilt Show Mar 21st (3rd Thurs), Havasu Stitchers General Meeting Mar 23rd, Saturday, H S National Quilt Day at MCC Apr 4th, Board Meeting Apr 12th, Friday, Havasu Stitchers General Meeting Check out the details on the pages to follow. Lots to do!

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Havasu Stitchers P. O. Box 2875

Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405

General Meeting the second Thursday of every month. Mohave Community College—Room 600

6:30 PM 1977 W Acoma Blvd

Board Meetings the first Thursday of every month. Mohave County Library 6:00 PM

Email—havasustitchersguild@yahoo.com On the Web at http://www.HavasuStitchers.com

Membership Sherri Ashford

Community Outreach Zola Stuart

TRANSITION HOUSE Transition House

Personal size shampoos, toothpaste and lotions are always appreciated.

Drop off donations at the meeting. Betty Campbell will thank you for your generosity.

Currently 168 Members

New Members

More complete info on new members next month. Lowrey, Ruby Chaussee, Cindy Kiel, Michele Lind, Penny Math, Barb Matthews, Susan Muchow, Sue Rasmussen, Beryl Travieso, Colleen Weger, Yvonne

Updates

LUCY LEONARD

Email update: This members section edited due to website version.

FUTURE GENERAL MEETING DATES

Friday Feb 15, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm Thursday Mar 21, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm (3rd Thurs) Friday Apr 12, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm Thursday May 9, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm Thursday Jun 13, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm

Community Outreach at the library Weds, Feb 13th at 10:00 am. Bring your sewing machine and come to complete quilts.

Future dates: 3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13 & 12/11.

We meet in the County Library the second Weds. of the month 10am—3pm to make projects to give to the elderly in rest homes, homeless children, and others in need. If you have some time to donate to this cause please join us. If you can’t spend the day or part, you could stop by, take something home to work on, or a simple donation from your stash or maybe you would like to just quilt one of our projects or do a binding……anything you can do to help out…. Community Outreach delivered 14 children’s quilts, 13 burp cloths, 24 walker bags, 13 child bibs, 9 fleece blankets, 31 adult bibs and aprons, and 37 adult quilts. CURRENT COUNT– 26 bibs, 3 baby blankets, 14 lap quilts, 2 fleece, 3 walker bags.

60 LAP QUILTS NEEDED, approx 45 x 48

IF YOUR information needs

to be updated please submit changes to the

membership chair & the newsletter

editor so that your fellow Stitchers

can stay in touch.

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Hospitality Diane Peterson & Sandy Williams

Ways and Means

Camps-Events

Please let the Sunshine Chairman know if anyone would like to have a card sent to one of our members.

Phone # cell 712-621-6230 joansews50851@yahoo.com

Please put Sunshine lady in the Re: section of the e-mail.

Sunshine Joan Wurster

Havasu Stitchers - February 26th 7pm

Hello, hope you are having a fabulous day! I would like to conduct a meeting at my house for all the New Members - a synopsis of what makes this team/membership click if you will.......... a new term is coming up and there will be lots of commit-tees to run, positions to fill.

We the current team would like to tell you all about us and the committees. It is essential that the en-tire group help out, Havasu Stitchers exists because of you and our volunteers - fresh new ideas keep the meetings and all the events we do a lot more fun.............

EVERYONE IS INVITED, not just the newbies!!! The very best, Sherri - 2nd VP Membership

RSVP please

We need volunteers for future

Friendship Coffee Social dates.

“Block Club” Rules of the Game

If you do sign up; make certain you bring the re-quired number. Don’t forget. Others are counting on you as one of the exchangers.

Please use the best quality of 100% cotton available. Make certain your cut is straight; not wavy or bowed.

Depending on the number that sign up; it may take as much as two yards of fabric. It is better to use all of the same fabric for your swap.

Turn them in at the beginning of the meeting to allow time to sort and then don’t forget to pick up your bag after the meeting. Listen at the meeting for the num-ber of strips.

Dottie Adams

MIE BLAKELY 2/28 SUSIE DAVIS 2/11 BARB DOTTL 2/10 ELLEN EICHLER 2/20 JUDI ELIUK 2/26 BEV JACOBS 2/03 BOBYE JONES 2/12 AUDREY KING 2/07 KAREN SHAPLIN 2/04 TAMI SIMPSON 2/25 SANDY WILLIAMS 2/19 NANCY WOOD 2/05 DIANA YORK 2/10

FABRIC EXCHANGE

New fabric exchange theme and chairperson needed

Fabric Exchange Committee Chair Needed

Anita, Bonnie, Ellie, June, & Lisa

MARCH 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Judy Pedersen will be the teacher

$160 cost with $50 deposit; balance due at the February meeting

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WE WILL VOTE ON THE BELOW ITEMS AT THE FEB MTG BY-LAWS

FROM: Article IV FINANCIAL POLICIES

The books and accounts shall be kept in accordance with sound accounting practices. All monies derived from Ha-vasu Stitchers activities shall be turned over to the Treasurer for deposit to the Havasu Stitchers accounts.

TO:

The books and accounts shall be kept in accordance with AQG policy & practices along with sound accounting practices. All monies derived from Havasu Stitchers activities shall be turned over to the Treasurer for deposit to the Havasu Stitchers accounts.

FROM: Article VII OFFICERS

Section 1: Elected Officers The officers of Havasu Stitchers shall be: the President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Treasurer

and Secretary. Officers shall be members in good standing. They shall be elected to one-year terms and may serve no longer than two consecutive terms in the same office.

TO:

Section 1: Elected Officers The officers of Havasu Stitchers shall be: the President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Treasurer

and Secretary. Officers shall be members in good standing. They shall be elected to one-year terms and may serve no longer than two consecutive terms in the same office. In accordance with AQG Policies & Practices a third term must be approved by the Board of Directors and the General Membership.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————— STANDING RULES

FROM: 16. The chapter compensates members for teaching at the rate of $35.00 @ half day class (3 hours), and $65.00 @ full day class (6 hours) plus $5.00 per student attending. Members will pay current class fee; AQG members will pay current class fee plus $5.00; and non-members/guests may attend on a space available basis at a cost of $20.00. All fees are non-refundable.

TO: 16. The chapter compensates members for teaching at the rate of $35.00 @ half day class (3 hours), and $65.00 @ full day class (6 hours) plus $5.00 per student attending. Members will pay current class fee; AQG members will pay current class fee plus $5.00; guests must become members. Class fees can fluctuate based on location. All fees are non-refundable 72 hours prior to the class.

FROM: 17. Funds received from Hearts Desire and the Boutique at the Quilt Show will go to a dedicated teacher/education fund to reduce the cost of camps, retreats, classes, QAL, etc.

TO: 17. Funds received from Hearts Desire and the Boutique at the Quilt Show will go to a dedicated teacher/education fund and/or Quilter of the Year. to reduce the cost of camps, retreats, classes, QAL, etc.

NEW: 19. No signer on any Havasu Stitchers account shall be allowed to sign a check to themselves.

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Education Catherine Stephan

Class update

February 26th it is a Tuesday More fun with Linda Visnaw and her “Trapunto” technique. Come learn and leave with a pretty pillow or whatever you fancy…we will be at the library Special time 10:30am to 4:00pm the cost is $5.00 ….

March 2nd Yes it is a Saturday for all the working gals…. Pat Knoechel will be here .The class will be at the quality Inn and lunch is served. The cost is $20.00…Pattern can be purchased for $7.00 from me. Picture attached

Remember all classes are open to members of the “Havasu Stitchers” If you would like to join us please contact Catherine or stop at the table at our next meeting …

******Reminder you must PAY to play*****

Please remember if you want to send a "Quilting" related email to the entire membership, please send your request to this email address (havasustitchers@gmail.com ). The Havasu Stitchers email for outside contacts is HavasuStitchersGuild@yahoo.com and it is also the email used by our Website. This email has not gone away.

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Under the Desert Stars

Opportunity Quilt top is finished. Size 110 x 110.

Contact: Ann Creek

Quilt Show Nov 1-2, 2013

NEXT QUILT SHOW MEETING

2nd Tues. of the month. Tues. FEB 12th 5:30 at the Library.

If you can't make it, let me know & any updates on your committee's doings.

We DO still need: BOUTIQUE CHAIRMEN

OPPORTUNITY QUILT BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

SHERRI ASHFORD

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Quilt Show "Under the Desert Stars" 2013 Update Reminder: this is a 2 day Show Nov. 1st 9- 5pm & 2nd 9-4pm

Opportunity Quilt; Raffle tickets will be available (and please pick up your packet of tickets to sell) Other shows such as the AQG show, etc. are being contacted & booked. POC: Bobye Jones

Hearts Desire & the Boutique needs your finished donations, please let us know your plans. POC: Lou Ann Rawls & Ann Creek (temp.)

BOUTIQUE NEEDS CHAIRMAN—there is a lot of support for this position, we just need a chairperson.

Publicity, POC: Ginny Clausen, has been just been flying with the help of our new Graphic Designer POC: Linda Visnaw. Posters, Book Markers, Raffle Tickets (and Lapel Pins) are DONE or just about!!!

Program Booklet POC: Stephanie Muller is putting together new concepts for considera-tion. PREVIEW PARTY: Chair-June Trubia, Western Theme. All staff/volunteers are to wear blue jeans w/white shirts & blue bandana around the neck

Thank you, Ann Creek, Quilt Show Chairman 2013

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UPCOMING GUILD EVENTS

HAVASU STITCHERS NATIONAL QUILT DAY OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013 9AM—3PM

MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ROOM 600 1977 ACOMA BLVD

DEMONSTRATIONS—COME SEE WHAT WE DO!

WE WILL BE COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD FOR INTERAGENCY FOOD BANK

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WINTERFEST

February 9-10, 2013

AQG Quilt Show

“Trends and Traditions” March 14-16, 2013

Show Hours: Thursday 5-8:30PM

Friday 9AM-5PM Saturday 9AM-4PM

Mesa Convention Center Mesa, AZ

HAVASU BALLOON FESTIVAL AND FAIR

January 18-21, 2013

Happy Trails Quilt Show “Quilting in the Sonoran Desert” February 15-16, 2013 9am-4pm 17200 W Bell Rd Surprise AZ

2013 Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Quilt Show Saturday, February 23, 2013 9am - 5pm Sunday 10-3pm Buena High School Sierra Vista, AZ 85650

Art Quilters of Mavericks Show “Fiber, Fact and Fiction” Now through February 26, 2013 Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 29305 North Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ

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HAVASU STITCHERS WINDOW DISPAY AT THE AQUATIC CENTER: We have had our window at the Aquatic Center decorated. April will be the time to change the window out for the next 3 months - please contact Sherri Ashford to help with this. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Committee Chairs: Fabric Exchange Summer Camp

Individuals that would be interested in conducting any kind of demo during our General Meeting, month of your choice.

Individuals for hosting a Coffee of the Month (contact Diane Peterson)

The Valley Quilters Guild presents their quilt show entitled, "Splendor in the Desert," at the Community Performing Arts Center, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley, Arizona, on March 15 (10:00 to 5:00) and March 16 (10:00 to 4:00). There will be over 100 quilts on display, as well as a boutique, mini raffle, vendors, quilt appraiser and a chance to own the Opportunity Quilt. Contact information: www.vqgaz.com.

Members Notices & Reminders

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Library Chairperson Michelle Stockman

Library Check Out & Magazine Sales

HAVASU STITCHERS GENERAL MEETING January 10, 2013 London Bridge Resort Convention Center

The abbreviated meeting, held at the London Bridge Resort Convention Center in conjunction with Quilting at the Lake, was called to order by the President, Roberta Simpkins at 6:34 pm.

No officer reports

Community Outreach – Held every second Wednesday of the month from 10 AM-3 PM at the library. A thank you letter was read.

Ways and Means – 50/50 Drawing with 3 winners

Hospitality: Sherri Ashford is hosting a “Long Arm Play” coffee in January Balloonfest – January 18th-21st, 2013 Judy Justus and Susan George need volunteers to work the booth. They will be sell-ing a variety of items and need additional items for sale.

Winterfest – February 9th-10th, Tina is handling the paperwork and has paid the deposit. Saturday and Sunday event.

Opportunity Quilts:

Bobye Jones has tickets for sale for the Quilt Show Opportunity Quilts “Under the Desert Stars” The Hopi Opportunity Quilt was on display - tickets are available from Linda Visnaw

Old Business – none

New Business –

Happy Birthday to all January birthdays Next meeting will be held on Friday, February 15th at 6:30 PM due to conflicts with room usage at MCC Check the newsletter for upcoming class list

QAL – All the teachers were introduced and their students were asked to display their new projects from class for the assembly – lots of “Oooohs and Ahhhh’s” were heard!

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah McNary, Secretary

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Havasu Stitchers Quilt Guild

P. O. Box 2875 Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405

Havasu Stitchers Quilt Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art and education of quilting.

The Dangling Thread is a monthly publication of the Havasu Stitchers. Website: www.HavasuStitchers.com Email: havasustitchersguild@yahoo.com

Don’t Forget to Bring . . . Your Smile! A Friend Your Name Tag ( 25 Cent fine ) Donations for Transition House $$$ for raffles Show and Tell Library Books AND IF PARTICIPATING... Fabric Exchange BOM project

Meeting Reminder

Friday—Feb 15, 2013 6:30 PM

Mohave Community College 1977 Acoma—Room 600

Thursday—Mar 21, 2013 6:30 PM

Mohave Community College 1977 Acoma—Room 600

Academy's have been replaced with Demonstrations during the meeting.

2012—2013 HAVASU STITCHERS OFFICERS

President Roberta Simpkins

1st VP (Program Chair) Catherine Stephan

2nd VP (Membership Chair) Sherri Ashford

Treasurer Ruby Worrell

Secretary Sharon Husted and Sarah McNary