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January 2018, Volume 37, Number 1

Western North Carolina Quilters Guild

Grace Lutheran Church, Thursday, January 18, 7:00 PM January is here! The time to start new projects - be inspired by quilters in the Guild. So...January 18, at 7:00 pm. An evening meeting which we hope will bring all members of Area 9. The program is “Quilts! Quilts! Quilts!” Susan Trotter will show quilts representing some of the years of quilting past. Who remembers quilting before rotary cutters? Come and enjoy! Be sure to check the weather policy if there is snow.. February 15th at 10 am “Try Wool Applique” with Jeri Buek. This is a workshop program. Sign up for your kit (free) in January and plan to bring a tapestry needle and scissors (both paper and fabric). Twenty five have already signed up at December lunch. March 22 at 10 am. Augusta Cole will be sharing quilting “Tips and Tricks”. Augusta is well known for fantastic scrap quilts. She will offer an afternoon workshop on the “Cracker” block from 1pm to 4pm. Plan to sign up and pay for ½ day workshop: $25.00 for members; $35.00 non-members. Why not invite a friend to join you for the meeting and workshop. Bonnie Lucas and Susan Trotter, Program Chairs.

Notes from the Christmas party of December 14 Dawn Kucera and her band of talented Area 3 members really outdid themselves. The decorations, door prizes and singing truly captivated the holiday spirit. Our new officers were installed and given beautiful poinsettias to recognize their talents and encourage them as we anticipate a new year. As your secretary, I look forward to another year of interesting programs, documenting our meetings and expanding our quilting knowledge. Bonnie Hartel, Secretary

Per Board discussion, the Guild Yearbooks will be available (by February) for $3 for those wishing to have a hard copy. Please tell Jean Jones or Bridget O’Malley if you would like to order a hard copy of the booklet. Planning is in the works for a guild website/with password version soon.

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2017 Financial Reports

Gratitude

You know, they say that if we practice gratitude in our daily lives, we will develop an entirely different attitude about things that happen to us. Every morning, I fix a kale smoothie for breakfast. I have a Vitamix blender and it takes that kale, chews it up and you almost don’t realize it’s in there. One of the other ingredients I add is frozen blueberries. Well, the morning of our Christmas luncheon, I went about the usual process of preparing it and when it started to freeze around the blades, I used the plunger to keep it going—with one major exception. I took the top off the blend-er and inserted the plunger into the mix. Now, that is NOT what you’re supposed to do! (who knows what I was think-ing at the time) The next thing I knew, my face, hair, clothes, kitchen cabinets and floor were all covered with bright blue blueberry goop. And the heavy-duty plunger had a haircut (those WERE sharp blades, after all). So . . .I started cleaning. Everywhere I looked I saw blue blobs. And where, you might say, was the room for gratitude in this? Well, quite simply, I was grateful that I hadn’t already dressed for our luncheon. That would have been BAD. And I viewed it as a blessing. I found the place for gratitude in the midst of chaos. You might say that prepared me for the rest of the day. The moment I walked into the First Congregational, I felt a sense of peace in the atmosphere. And when I saw the effort and love that Dawn and the entire Area 3 group put into making our Christmas celebration so special, as William Wordsworth said in one of his poems, “My heart leapt up with joy.” It truly did. I don’t know about you, but I needed that. I was grateful. And the gratitude didn’t stop there. As I looked around the room, I saw our members. Without exception, every single person that I have talked with or worked with this year has been kind, supportive and patient--in ways too many to count. For this, I am grateful. Our Board has discussed many issues at meetings and has always endeavored to make the best possible decision in each situation. For this also, I am grateful. This list could go on but I’ll stop. Except to say that when I opened the envelope that contained the gift certifi-cate to Raymond’s Nursery, I was beyond grateful. Such kindness makes me cry because it touches such a deep place in my heart. There are no adequate words to explain, so I will just say, “Thank you - I am grateful.” Judy Heyward

WNCQG Operating Account

Balance November 1, 2017 $11,019.20 Income Membership 1947.50 Scholarship Fund 617.00 Interest 0.09 Total 2,564.59

Expenses 0.00 Balance November 30, 2017 $13,583.79

Scholarship Fund Balance Nov. 1, 2017 $4,524.34 Deposit Nov, 2017 617.00 Balance Nov. 30, 2017 $5,141.34

WNCQG Operating Account

Balance Dec. 1, 2017 $13,583.79 Income Membership 1185.00 Gift 28.00 Scholarship Fund 60.00 Interest 0.12 Total 1273.12 Expenses Storage 157.00 Allegra Printing 27.32 Cash for gift check 28.00 Total 212.32 Balance December 31, 2017 $14,644.59

Scholarship Fund Balance December 1, 2017 $5,141.34 Deposit 60.00 Balance December 31, 2017 $5,201.34

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Western NC Quilters Guild Board Meeting - January 11, 2018 Bridget O’Malley called the first Board meeting of the year to order at 1 pm at the Grace Lutheran Church with the following members present: Linda Gillette, Amy Gillen, Kathy Grogan, Bonnie Hartel, Judy Heyward, Bonnie Kain, Jane G. Kennedy, Elizabeth Leff, Bonnie Lucas, Bridget O’Malley, Mary Anne Patrie, Susan Trotter, Margaret Wills and Renee Zivich. Bridget welcomed the group and made introductions. Bonnie Hartel stated that the lock on the storage unit has been changed, a log has been put in plain sight for members to document their visit and a brief policy has been added to the yearbook to explain the procedure to obtain access. A new key was given to Bridget. Bridget stated that there will be a sew-on-your-own retreat at Bonclarken, Feb. 27-Mar. 1. It will cost is $15 a day. (Contact is Jeri Schneider.) Jane Kennedy spoke about the Quilt Show planned for May 13-19, 2019 also at Bonclarken. The co-chair is Kathy Grogan and the raffle quilt is in progress. Questions about judging and lessons learned were addressed. Margaret Wills spoke about National Quilt Day planned for March 24th at the Hendersonville Library. The theme is Our Feline Friends and Margaret will ask for set-up help at the Guild meetings. Her co-chair Jeri Schneider will be the chair in 2018, (Bonnie Hartel volunteered to serve as the 2018 co-chair). Bridget asked that each Area review the list of charities that the Guild contributes to that are listed on page 8 of the 2017 yearbook. The list will be updated as needed. Kathy Grogan asked that the Areas notify her of the number of quilts and smaller items that were donated in 2017 and who received them. This documents our non-profit status and contributions to make our community better. Bridget discussed her desire to have a member oversee all the donations and initiatives we do to keep members informed of what is needed. Renee suggested that the calendar in the Grainlines be used to let folks know when items are needed most. Linda Gillette volunteered to take the coordinator position for the Guild. Bridget addressed the lack of a procedure for the Guild when a member passes away. After a discussion, it was decided that $25 would be donated to the family’s charity in the event of the death of a member or immediate family of a member. The Sunshine person will oversee this process. A motion was made and approved by the Board. Bridget asked about the rotation of the Christmas party between the Areas. Discussion followed, and it was decided that Areas 2, 3 and 9 would be combined to hostess the annual party. The rotation is as follows: Area 1 - 2018, Area 5 - 2019, Area 8 - 2020 and Areas 2,3 & 9 - 2021. Printing of the Grainlines and the Yearbook was discussed. The plan is to have the yearbook on the website, password protected for members. Bridget will ask at the Guild meeting how many members are interested in a printed yearbook and arrangements will be made. Bonnie Hartel requested that 6 copies of the Grainlines continue to be printed monthly for the non-computer members and to distribute to guests at the Guild meeting. Bonnie Lucas has the keys to the church where we meet. The sound system was discussed, and Susan Trotter will get the microphones checked for function. Future Board meetings will be on the odd months, second Tuesday at 10 am at the Grace Lutheran Church. We still need program chair for 2019. Meeting adjourned at 2:24 pm. Secretary, Bonnie Hartel

Attention NC Quilt Guild members

Registration for the 2018 North Carolina Quilt Symposium, May 31- June 3, starts with a registration form postmarked Jan. 2 or later.

Check out the Asheville Quilt Guild website (www.ashevillequiltguild.org) and click on ‘Symposium’ for detailed information for teachers, classes and accommodations. Symposium this year is hosted by The Asheville Quilt Guild and The North Carolina Quilt Symposium, Inc. at the University of North Carolina Asheville.

2018 National Quilt Day Challenge

It isn’t too late to begin your challenge quilt. The theme for 2018 is “Our Feline Friends”. Just purchase the black $3 Fat Quarter at the guild meeting and make a quilt of any shape with an outside perimeter of 96 inches or more. The 2018 National Quilt Day Challenge Show will be held at the Henderson County Library in Hendersonville on Saturday, March 24, from 10 am through 3 pm. Quilts need to be turned in by the March guild meeting. Be sure to label the back of your quilt with name and telephone number. Contacts: Margaret Wills 704-787-4099 Jeri Schneider 828-685-2994

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WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA QUILTERS GUILD MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Please print clearly

Name ___________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip _____________________________________________________

Home phone ___________________ Cell phone _____________________

E-mail address_________________________________________________

_____ Area number (Select 0 - 1 - 2- 3 - 5 - 8 - or 9)

The Grainlines, the guild newsletter is available on the Guild web site, at this address: www.WesternNCQuilters.org., (the address is not case sensitive but presented this way to emphasize the correct spelling). You will be notified by e-mail when each new issue is available. If you do not have internet access, please contact the membership chair, Elizabeth Leff, at cell 201-826-5416 to request that a hard copy of the newsletter be mailed to you.

Dues are $30.00 Make check payable to WNCQG

Payment by: Cash ____ or Check # ____

____ Renewal or ____ New Member

Renewals are due by the December guild luncheon for inclusion in the 2017 Membership Directory

Return completed application and payment to:

Elizabeth Leff 591 Kelly Lane

Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

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Cards for December were sent to: Jane E. Kennedy, death of mother and husband; Carin Rupp, death of mother and Peggy McCaffrey, surgery.

Please notify Pat Yurick in person, by phone, 693-5080 or email, pnyqs@yahoo.com of anyone needing a card on behalf of the guild.

Area 1 Area Rep: Linda Gillette: cell 716-673-5950 When: 1st Thursday - January 4 Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church

Time: 10:0 0 am Agenda: Pat Yurick will do the program, microwave potholders… clever!

Area 2 Area Rep: Joanne Shafer 698-2927 joanneshafer@live.com When: 2nd Wednesday - January 10 Where: Beginnings Quilt Shop 1038 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville Time: 2:00 pm Agenda: This is for members without an area or current members

Area 3 Area Rep: Mary Anne Patrie: 698-6395 & Renee Zivich: 891-9666 When: 4th Wednesday - January 24 Where: First Congregational Church 1735 - 5th Avenue W, Hendersonville Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Agenda: Area 5

Area Rep: Linda Voltz 884-6332 When: 3rd Tuesday - January 16 Where: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Brevard, across from Ingles. Time: 9:30 am Agenda: Member, Tynne Karas will present “Twenty Years of Quilting” trunk show. Sale table will be set up, too.

Area 8 Area Rep: Kay Thomas: 894-9502 Judy Heyward: 693-9312 & Nelia Masiques: cell 269-330-1234 When: 4th Thursday - January 25 Where: Grace Lutheran Church Time: 10:00 am Agenda: Display of members' favorite quilting Techniques. Plan for February Charity workshop and future meetings. Contact: Kay’s email - kaynbob@windstream.net

Area 9 Area Rep: Ann Klimstra 674-0686 or annklimstra@gmail.com When: 1st Wednesday - July 5 Where: Jackson Park/Henderson Co. Ext. Office Time: 6:00 pm Agenda: Call rep.

Editor’s note: My apologies to the six Area meetings that I did not cover in a timely manner in posting this January issue. I was out of town during most of the holidays, which included my birthday with family and attending the Nat’l football championship game, : ( All other newsletters will be posted as usual. I must have articles and information sent to me early, or no later than the weekend following a general guild meeting. Thank you for your understanding Jean Jones P.S. All guild members are welcome to the Jan. Area 5 meeting for Tynne Karas’ “Twenty Years of Quilting” Trunk Show. We will have our Sale Table open before the 9:30 meeting and at the break.

January 26 &27, Statesville, NC: The Quilting and Needle Art Extravaganza; Statesville Civic Center, 300 South Center St.; Fri 9 –5, Sat. 9-4; $6 admission. Link: www.quiltersgallery. March 9 & 10, Mt. Pleasant, SC: “A Celebration of Quilting,” presented by Cobblestone Quilters Guild at Omar Shrine Temple Convention Center, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Link: quiltshow@cobblestonequilters.com August 21- 24, Flat Rock, NC: The Quilt Retreat format at Bonclarken Conference Center will be a sew-on-your-own for $15 per day. It's not too late to participate. Registrations will be taken by Jeri Schneider at jschnei2@bellsouth.net or 828-685-2994 to register. Come join in the fun!

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