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FOOTHILLS PIECEMAKERS QUILTING GUILD NEWSLETTER

Greenville, SC www.foothillsquilts.com

June 2016 Volume XXV, No.5

Next Guild Meeting: June 2, 2016, at 7pm Grace Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 5020 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, SC Programs: Our June program will be 4-round table demos featuring our own Kathy Rivenbark, Dagmar Theodore, Mary Kelley & Suzanne DiCarlo. In July, all members are reminded to bring a dish to pass for our summer social. I've enjoyed being your Vice President for the past two years & thank you to all that participated in our variety of classes! It's been a pleasure getting to know many of you better Thanks! Sandy REMEMBER inserts for the next newsletter are due to Gayle Brown no later than June 23, 2016 (gayleebrown@gmail.com) Happy Birthday in June: Denise Frick 6/4, Merrily Lindquist 6/12, Anne Ballenger 6/14, Pam Bennett 6/14, Jaylyn Rollins 6/15, Patty Stonitsch 6/15, Ann Hatherly 6/16, Susan Perham 6/17, Ellen Berg 6/21. Refreshments: The following members signed up to bring refreshments for the June meeting: Debbie Johnson, Pat Hodur, Cheryl Brickey, Leigh Radlein, Linda Ligon, Linda Fry. Hospitality The nametag drawings were won by Sandy Nodes and Joyce Alexander, Pat Falconer won the $ Door Price. Tami Grabowski won the Block of the Month.

Carolina Cut Ups The Carolina Cut Ups Quilting Bee meets the first Wednesday of every month beginning at 9:30 a.m. Bring a project to work on, a lunch (or some members go out to eat), and a $1 contribution (collected at each meeting). We love seeing new faces! We meet in the crafts room located in the Recreation Center of Taylors First Baptist Church, 200 W. Main St., Taylors. For additional information contact Darleen Sanford (864-593-1483).

President’s message – Karen Carson I came across the following article a few months ago: “Advice from a Singer Sewing Machine Manual from _ _ _ _” Prepare yourself mentally for sewing. Think about what you are going to do. Never approach sewing with a sigh or lackadaisically. Good results are difficult when indifference dominates. Never try to sew with a sink full of dirty dishes or beds unmade. When there are urgent housekeeping chores, do these first so that your mind is free to enjoy your sewing. When you sew, make yourself as attractive as possible. Put on a clean dress. Keep a little bag of French chalk near your sewing machine to dust your fingers at intervals. Have your hair in order, powder and lipstick put on. If you are constantly fearful that a visitor might drop in or your husband will come home, and you will not look neatly put together, you will not enjoy your sewing. My first thought was, “Gee, I’m sure glad we don’t live like this in the 21st century!” Upon reflection, though, I recall being brought up with the mindset that all jobs and activities were to be done to the best of our abilities….white gloves, ironed pillowcases and all! The suggestion that we should focus only on the task at hand and not allow distractions to side-track us is still valid and a goal to have this day and age. How about taking a break from multi-tasking to enjoy sewing a quilt top (you know…the one you purchased fabric for a couple of years ago). Or sew binding on a quilt or two while taking pleasure in the process. Who knows, we might start a trend! I look forward to you telling me which year you believe the manual was published when we meet June 2. Do you have some guesses? Karen Carson Membership News – Sue Burton We had 78 members signed in last month to vote on the beautiful challenge quilts. What a nice job everyone did! We also had 3 guests for the evening: Caroline Myers and Carol Harris of Greenville, and Ruth Bartholomew from Mauldin, who is known to many of us. Our new membership year starts July 1st. Be prepared to pay your $20 dues at the July meeting, or as soon thereafter as possible. Looking forward to another great year with the guild! Sue Burton, Membership Chair

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Challenge Winners 1st place Suzanne Brehm 2nd place Kate Weston 3rd place TIE : Martha White & Deb Plummer Those who brought a project were: Sandy Wolf, Deb Plummer, Martha White, Lynn Parker, Dagmar Theodore, Kate Weston , Barbara Phillips, Darlene Roberts, Jennifer McNeill Neubauer, Flo Rushton, Betty Cirillo, Tami Grabowski, Suzanne Brehm, and Carol Alperin. Thanks to all who participated. Thirteen were on display for voting and I know there are others who will complete their project and bring to "Show and Share". We all look forward to seeing them. It'd be great to see your inspirational magazine page included. Deb Plummer, jb_djp@yahoo.com Guild Officers

President

Karen Carson 850-1115 jchomekc@charter.net

Vice-President

Sandy Wolf 236-8221 Send to Kristin’s email

Treasurer

Patty Stonitsch 315-8448 pstonch@hotmail.com

Recording Secretary

Lynn Parker 322-8250 lynn@theparkers.com

Corr. Secretary

Kristin Kipper 848-0521 bkkipscusa@aol.com

Newsletter Editor

Dagmar Theodore 915-5053 tedagmar@juno.com

Block of the Month

Nicole McClelland 363-8262 nmcclellandcoa@aol.com

Challenge Deb Plummer 616-2828 Jb_djp@yahoo.com

Education Sandy Helsel 640-7437 Shelsel65$gmail.com

Guild Sales Martha White 879-4071 Martha.s.white@charter.net

Susan Gosnell 420-6158 Tsgosnell2@gmail.com

Terry Weinbender 244-5632 Weinbender@att.net

Hospitality Johellen George 982-2314 Johellen@att.net

Hostess Linda Harper 498-8154 Lbjy102@aol.com

Membership Sue Burton 895-6148 bisuburton@bellsouth.net

Mystery Quilt Cheryl Brickey 561-8396 c_kaminsky@yahoo.com

Opportunity Quilt Kristin Kipper 848-0521 bkkipscusa@aol.com

Philanthropy

Lois Gaston 297-1329 oak622@charter.net

Publicity

Phyllis Costa 352-476-1929 Highlite55@yahoo.com

Quilt Show 2016 Sandy Wolf 236-8221 Send to Kristin’s email

Darleen Sanford 593-1483 Dardar1231@gmail.com

Refreshments Linda Fry 458-9357 snowbreeze@bellsouth.net

Joann Brown 284-6270 jbodawa@bellsouth.net

Resource Center

Jean Roue 801-3832 jroue@yahoo.com

Robert Roue 616-2933 rouer@bellsouth.net

Storage Superintendent

Carol Johnson 235-1910 carolmjohnson@bellsouth.net

Webmaster

Barbara Phillips 288-8188 quiltbp@aol.com

QSC Rep District 1

Susan Perham 967-3942 susan.perham@yahoo.com

QOV Upstate Coordinator Suzanne DiCarlo

Philanthropy News A big thank you to the ten people who helped make Quilt Kits at Earth Fare on Saturday, May 14. Ten new Quilt Kits will be available at the Philanthropy table during the June meeting. Also available at every meeting we have Tote Bag Kits, quilt tops ready to be quilted, and batting that will be cut to your size and delivered. We have everything you would need to make a quilt for one of the three shelters that we support. The shelters are Serenity Place, Miracle Hill Shepherd’s Gate, and Safe Harbor. Information about these three shelters is always available at the Philanthropy table. The next Philanthropy Quilting Day will be Saturday, June 11, at Earth Fare from 8:30-12:30. Bring your own project or work on one of the tote bag kits or quilt kits. Lois Gaston and Gayle Brown FPQG Meeting Minutes May 5, 2016 Karen Carson opened meeting at 7:05 PM. Darleen Sanford and Sandy Wolf were recognized for their hard work to co-chair the recent quilt show (April 8 & 9, 2016) as well as the previous quilt show held in 2014. Each received gifts to express thanks and appreciation from guild members. Karen announced it was the 33rd anniversary of the guild. Members were invited to look at the display of scrapbooks and a cookbook from years ago. A special anniversary cake was to be served with refreshments. Old Business: Corrections were noted from the newsletter. Terry Weinbender approved the minutes of the April meeting, and Sandy Helsel seconded the motion. The slate of officers for the guild year 2016/17 was introduced and voted into office. They are as follows: President, Karen Carson; Vice President, Martha White; Recording Secretary, Lynn Parker; Corresponding Secretary, Kristin Kipper; Treasurer, Donna Kinsler; Newsletter Editor, Gayle Brown. New Business: Opportunity quilt – Ruth Pollow will lead a committee to make the 2018 Opportunity Quilt. She would like guild members to be involved. They can donate a design to be submitted in June or July for consideration. Ruth will

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collect ideas. Two or three people will select a pattern. Once color pallet is chosen, fabric will be collected from members. Members are needed to cut fabric, piece blocks, assemble quilt top, and quilt it. Volunteers are needed to produce tickets and circulate the quilt to display in stores, events, guild meetings. Annual Pioneer Days in Gray Court, SC, Saturday, September 10, 2016 – Our guild has been invited to display quilts and demonstrating quilting. Spend a great family day enjoying history re-created. Contact Lynn Parker (864-322-8250 or (lynn@theparkers.com) if you would like to help. Karen Carson reviewed messages from quilt show and e-mails. Very positive comments. Requests from non-guild members were also made to help with projects. Darlene Roberts responded to one to complete a quilt. Programs: Sandy Wolf announced that Sue Burton will be teaching a guild workshop on The Disappearing Hour Glass Block. Date is Saturday, May 21st, from 9 – 3 at St. Giles Presbyterian Church . Arrive 8:30 to set up and be ready to start at 9:00 AM. Bring a sack lunch. Class fee is $10. Those interested were asked to register and pay at the guild meeting. The June meeting will be a Round Robin with guild members demonstrating various quilt related techniques. Corresponding Secretary: Kristin Kipper sent one get well card. Treasurer: Patty Stonitsch asked members to see her if you sold boutique items at the quilt show. Education Minute: Sandy Helsel demonstrated exercises for sewing. Door Prizes: Johellen George encouraged members to sign up for the nametag and dollar door prizes. Also asked if anyone had the Tula Pink Butterfly Pattern to share with her. BOM: Nicole McClellan announced hexiflowers would be the block for June. Guild Sales: Martha White had fabric for $2 per yard or $6 for what is left on a bolt of green fabric. Spools of thread were $1 each. A quilt frame was donated with 1 missing piece. Martha asked members to make an offer, and it was theirs! Membership: Sue Burton said 78 members signed in. Three guests were in attendance. Sue asked if everyone received a ticket for voting for the Challenge quilts. QSC District I Rep.: Susan Perham, along with Darlene Roberts, encouraged members to join the Quilters of SC. Info about the Fall Retreat with class listings would be posted on the internet the weekend of May 7 & 8. Annual membership fee is $20. Resource: Jean Roue was selling old library books and DVD’s for $3 each and casual reading books for $2 each. Johellen George was our guest vendor at the guild meeting. Claudia Hembree, one of our charter members, was recognized. She dedicated a comment about the guild’s very first quilt show. She and Diane Shults organized it even though they had never been to one! It was held at the Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC. Show & Share: The following members showed quilts – Nan Taylor, Kay Eggerding, Pat Newton, Kathy Rivenbark, Sandy

Nodes, Flo Rushton, Eleanor Goss, Barbara Pringle, and Donna Kinsler. Name Tag Door Prize: Sandy Nodes and Joyce Alexander $Dollar Door Prize: Pat Falconer BOM: Tammy Grabowski won 8 blocks. “Luck o’ the Draw” Challenge: Sincere thanks to Deb Plummer for the great choice of a challenge and a very well organized program! Challenge Participants – Sandy Wolf, Deb Plummer, Martha White, Lynn Parker, Dagmar Theodore, Kate Weston, Barbara Phillips, Darlene Roberts, Jennifer McNeill Neubauer, Flo Rushton, Betty Cirillo, Tami Grabowski, Suzanne Brehm. Project acknowledged: Nicole McClelland presented Carol Alperin’s finished quilt (which didn’t qualify for display and voting (due to size). Sue Burton and Nan Taylor counted votes. Cheryl Brickey and Barbara Phillips took photos. Congratulations to the winners of the Challenge! 1st Place Suzanne Brehm 2nd Place Kate Weston 3rd Place TIE: Martha White & Deb Plummer All participants received a gift card holder and $5 to JoAnn Fabric Store. A few members did not finish their projects in time to submit. However, Deb has a gift item for them if they finish and bring them to Show & Share before or by the July meeting (preferably with the magazine page, too). Karen Carson received a workshop bag and expressions of thanks for her excellent service as guild President this past year 2015/2016. Meeting adjourned 8:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynn Parker, Recording Secretary Treasurer's Report – Patty Stonitsch

May 2016 Fiscal YTD Budget

Beginning Balance 7,609.58

Income

Administrative 5.00 455.00 0.00

Charity Donation 13.00 527.66 200.00

Guild Sales 121.00 793.25 750.00

Hosp/Door Prizes 20.00 277.10 300.00

Interest 0.07 2.66 3.00

Membership 0.00 2,955.00 3,000.00

Newsletter 9.00 9.00 3.00

Opportunity Quilt 335.00 1,053.00 1,500.00

Programs 100.00 540.00 750.00

Publicity Ads 0.00 1,000 1,450.00

Quilt Racks 0.00 130.00 130.00

Quilt Show – 2016 8,161.35 10,100.35 6,000.00

Resources 263.00 263.00 100.00

Total Income 9,027.42 18,106.02 14,186.00

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Expenses

Administration 150.00 1,452.95 1,350.00

Cert. of Deposit 0.00 8,000.00 0.00

Charity Donation 0.00 523.46 200.00

Challenge 56.72 75.00 75.00

Corresp. Secretary 0.00 24.89 20.00

Directory 0.00 111.00 125.00

Guild Sales 65.00 111.29 300.00

Hospitality/Door Prizes 0.00 15.50 10.00

Hostess 0.00 0.00 10.00

Membership 0.00 0.00 10.00

Mystery Quilt 0.00 0.00 5.00

Newsletter 0.00 78.40 125.00

Opportunity Quilt 0.00 0.00 50.00

Philanthropy 0.00 285.60 500.00

Programs 54.00 2,271.06 5,000.00

Publicity Ads 0.00 81.90 80.00

Quilt Racks/Storage (115.00) 1,676.50 800.00

Quilt Show- 2016 830.73 1,025.39 2,000.00

Quilt Show - Curtains 0.00 0.00 3,000.00

Refreshments 0.00 81.26 100.00

Resources 0.00 9.01 400.00

Website 296.82 296.82 250.00

Total Expenses 1,338.27 16,120.03 14,400.00

Ending Balance 15,298.73 15,298.73

ROAD TRIPS June 2 - June 4, 2016: “Quilting with the Stars”, 2016 North Carolina Quilt Symposium Wm. Peace University, Raleigh, NC www.c, apitalquilters.org June 17-18, 2016: 36th Annual Quilt Show; Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee Knoxville Expo Center, Knoxville, TN www.smokymtnquilters.com July 14 – 16, 2016:

“Celebration 2016”; Quilters Hall of Fame, Marion IN www.quilterhalloffame.com July 17 – 29, 2016: Quilting By The Lake, a program of the Schweinfurth Art Center Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY www.quiltingbythelake.com July 22 & 23, 2016: The Quilting Expo, Jamil Shrine Temple 2016 Jamil Road, Columbia, SC 29210; www.quiltersgallery.net September 16 & 17, 2016: “Coming of Age”, York County Quilters Guild Events at Manchester, 1965 Cinema Drive Rock Hill, SC; www.yorkcountyquilters.org September 23 & 24, 2016: “Quilting in the Pines”, Sandhills Quilters Guild Historic Fair Barn on Route 5 Pinehurst, NC; www.sandsquilters.org September 22 – 24, 2016: “Smoky Mountain Splendor”, Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild of Western North Carolina Ramsey Regional Activity Center, Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC www.smokymtnquilters.org September 30 – October 1, 2016: “Splash of Color”, Cabarrus Quilter’s Guild Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 Old Airport Road, Concord, NC (at corner of Highway 49) www.cabarrusquiltersguild.org Thank You! Please accept my sincerest thanks to each of you for the wonderful “Thank you” gifts given to me at our May meeting. I was so surprised and very grateful for your kindness! I look forward to using my class tote bag as well as shopping with my wonderful gift cards. This coming year is going to be full of fun and learning; I look forward to us working together!! Karen Carson

There will be a “Free Table” of interesting items at the June guild meeting. Please try to give some of these quilting things and fabric pieces a new home.

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8 Point Star Block

Fabric Requirements: 12 ½” Block 6 ½” Block Background Red or Blue

Eight 4 ½” squares Eight 2 1/2” squares

Star Fabric White

Eight 4 x 4½” rectangles One 4 ½” square

Eight 2 x 2 ½” rectangles One 2 ½” square

Directions:

1. On the back of 4 of the rectangles draw a line 1/8” in from right corner to 1/8” to the left side of the center. (Figure 1)

2. On the back of the other 4 rectangles draw a line 1/8” in from the left top corner to 1/8” past the right side of the center. (Figure 2)

3. Line the rectangles from step 1 with the right side of background fabric and sew along the drawn line. Trim excess to ¼” and press to the side. (Figure 3)

4. Take the same 4 squares in last step and add the rectangles from step 2 to the left side of the background fabric and sew along the drawn line. Trim excess to ¼” and press to the side. (Figure 4)

5. Trim the four blocks made in previous step to 4 ½” squares.

6. Sew block together to form a star shape.

fig. 1 fig. 2 fig. 3 fig. 4

Educational Minutes– June 2016 Traveling with Your Quilting or Other Needlework Projects Many of us like to take a project along on a trip, and summer travels have begun. Here are a few ideas for bring a project along safely and wisely! • When traveling with a quilt in a bag always use a clear bag so it is not confused with the trash or recycle items. • To keep quilting/needlework supplies together in the car use a tennis ball container (or similar soft, clear, cylindrical container);

cover the top with batting and a fabric secured to the top with a rubber band or ponytail band, to use as a handy pincushion. Fill container with your threads, needles small ruler, marking pencils/pens, and small scissors, etc. These containers fit in small places and are somewhat flexible for “nestling- in” as you pack the car or on-board travel bag.

Note: TSA allows pointed tip scissors with blades less than 4-inches from the fulcrum for carry-on baggage, but check with your specific airlines ahead of time. Check out www.kaiscissors.com for the scissors that are small, embroidery for example, and for $2 more order the red or white holder (sheath) with a cord for hanging from your neck. This is what many of you have seen me using at Carolina-Cut-ups. • Take a small, 3-ring binder with your pattern/instructions materials, preferably using a protective plastic sleeve for each project.

(Amazon carries 5.5” x 8.5” binders and Avery Mini sheet protectors under office products.) • Don’t take more than you can complete on the trip. Take a look at your itinerary, time and energy allotment, and then be

reasonable. Sandy Helsel, Educational Minutes Chair

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Corrected List - Quilt Show Winners

Best of Show #202 - Sandy Nodes Large Bed Quilts - Pieced 1st - Kristin Kipper 2nd - Janet Ginn 3rd - Kathryn Weston Large Bed Quilts - Appliqued or Mixed Techniques 1st - Sandy Nodes 2nd - Carol Alperin Small Bed Quilt - Pieced 1st - Ruth Pollow 2nd - Darlene Roberts 3rd - Barbara Phillips Small Bed Quilt - Appliqued or Mixed Techniques 1st - Sandy Nodes 2nd - Joanna S. Yost 3rd - Kristin Kipper Large Wallhanging - Pieced 1st - Carol Johnson 2nd - Ruth Pollow 3rd - Carol Alperin

Large Wallhanging - Appliqued or Mixed Techniques 1st - Sandy Wolf 2nd - Sandy Nodes 3rd - Carol Alperin Small Wallhanging - Pieced 1st - Pat Bush 2nd - Lynn Parker 3rd - Pat Falconer Small Wallhanging - Appliqued or Mixed Techniques 1st - Kerry Steck 2nd - Ruth Pollow 3rd – Pat Falconer Modern Quilts 1st - Darleen Sanford 2nd - Johellen George 3rd – Nicole McClelland Miniature Quilt - Pieced 1st - Sandy Wolf 2nd - Johellen George 3rd - Darleen Sanford

Miniature Quilt - Appliqued or Mixed Techniques 1st - Barbara Phillips 2nd - Sandy Wolf 3rd - Cheryl Brickey Art Quilts 1st - Ruth Pollow 2nd - Darlene Roberts 3rd - Kerry Steck Group Quilts 1st - Carol Alperin 2nd - Joanna Yost 3rd - Karen Schleier First Entry 1st - Debbie Johnson 2nd - Donna Kinsler 3rd - Joanna Renkowski Other Quilted Items 1st - Joan Derylak 2nd - Barbara Phillips 3rd - Holly Anderson

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The 2018 Opportunity Quilt Adventure Begins! As we prepare to launch into the creation of the Guild’s 2018 Opportunity Quilt, every guild member will have numerous opportunities to help with this guild-wide venture. The first task will be to select a pattern or design for our quilt. You can contribute ideas with a picture of a quilt that you find in a magazine, a quilting catalog, or a quilt book you have enjoyed. Bring the page from the catalog or magazine or a photocopy from a book to the June and/or the July meetings where we will collect them. Other ways to participate include volunteering for the quilt committee that will select the pattern and the color palette for the Opportunity Quilt, that will collect member donations of fabric, and that will coordinate workshops for cutting, sewing blocks, and assembling the quilt. If you are a machine quilter and would like to donate your services to quilt the final project, please contact Ruth Pollow at hawkwatchrep@mindspring.com . We are also looking for a donor for obtaining the batting for a queen size quilt. A second committee (2 or 3 people) is also needed to coordinate the promotional activities related to the Opportunity Quilt which will include printing tickets, assembling packets of tickets for Guild members to buy/sell, and to arrange for the quilt to be displayed at quilt shops and other quilting events where tickets can be sold. While the 2018 Quilt Show seems a long way off, we have lots to do to have our Opportunity Quilt ready in advance and we are relying on the generosity of every guild member to help with their time, talents, and fabric.

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For the next meeting don’t forget: Name Tag Resource Center Books Philanthropy projects Show and Share BOM Non-Perishable items for the food bank Your food item for the meeting if it is your turn $$ bills for Guild Sales, $$ drawings and Christmas Child collection