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May 2016 Volume XII, Issue 12

President’s Report Sonia Das

Next month will be Acacia’s 12th birthday and we’ll be celebrating with a cake and potluck. Start making room in your tummies!

This is my final President's Message and I would like thank the membership for electing me and allowing me to serve for the last two years. This was my fourth time as President overall but each term comes with its unique joys and challenges. Rising to these challenges and providing solutions in public and behind the scenes have made me a better leader and hopefully a better person as well. I would especially like to thank all of my Acacia friends for their friendship and support during this year for it has made me realize how fortunate I am to be a quilter in this guild.

Acacia Quilt Challenge

A huge "Thank You" to Michelle Smith and Donna McDaniel for the great Quilt Challenge last month. The 14 quilts on display represented a very high skill level and a wide range of techniques. Acacia plans to have another challenge next year!

New Member Celebration

Acacia is hosting a New Member Celebration on May 7, 2016 for those who joined the guild this year (June 2015-May 2016). Invitations for this annual event have been sent out. The Celebration will feature a light lunch, goodies and a chance to meet and mingle with your fellow new members and Acacia board members in a relaxed and fun setting. I look forward to seeing you there!

Membership Renewals

Membership renewals are in progress. Membership in Acacia is a bargain at $25 compared to other guilds which start at $30 and above. Thank you for spreading the word about Acacia among your friends and please bring them to a meeting. The more the merrier!

Acacia Elections - May 2016

For the first time in Acacia's history, we have a contested election for the position of President. It is a pleasing parallel to our country's presidential election this November. Please take a

In This Issue

President’s Report Parliamentarian - Elections

2nd Vice President’s Report - Programs and Workshops Places to Go

Awards Programs and Workshops at our sister guild

Birthdays Safety

Block of the Month SCCQG

Calendar of Events Show and Tell

Challenge Summer Knott Purse

Letter from the Editor Treasurer

Membership

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Acacia Quilt Guild May 2016


SUMMER KNOT PURSE We will be cutting out fabric for the purse I showed at our April meeting. We want everyone to make one to sell at our booth at the Buena Park Summer Concerts. We will provide fabric for your first purse, then you may cut out one or more from your own fabric. We will be demonstrating how to complete the purse at our general meeting. The pattern will be provided to all who come to the May meeting. Two yards of coordinating fabric can make 2 purses. Bring sharp scissors as both fabrics will be cut at once, on fold (that's 4 layers). After you cut out your fabrics, you may watch the demonstration, then shop the Brown Bag auction.

Acacia Member Receives Guinness World Record Certificate

Sonia Das is pleased to announce that she is officially part of a Guinness World Record. On January 31, 2016, Mother India Crochet Queens (MICQ) unveiled the largest crocheted blanket in the world in Chennai, India. The blanket MICQ was over 120,000 square feet. More than 1100 Indian women from 25 countries participated and Sonia was proud to crochet a few blankets to add to this effort. All of the 8,035 individual blankets were distributed to 50 charities. She received her certificate in April.

moment to vote by absentee ballot (printed in the newsletter) if you are unable to attend the meeting to vote in person.

To continue having a variety of fun, education and interesting events for our members, we need more volunteers to help with different committees. We would love to see more of you, especially the new members, get involved by volunteering for a board position. New members are absolutely welcome!

Don’t forget to renew your membership and stay tuned for an exciting year ahead. I look forward to thanking the outgoing board at the June meeting before welcoming the new board.




2nd Vice President’s Report

Programs and Workshops Phyllis Campbell and Susan Stokes

Upcoming Programs and Workshops Acacia Quilt Guild of Orange County

2016-17 (Subject to change)

GENERAL MEETINGS 5/5/16- Elections, Summer Knot Purse free workshop, Mel's Sewing Center, Brown Bag auction 6/2/16- 12th Anniversary Celebration (Potluck), Board Recognition, New Board Installation, Secret Pal reveal, Mary Hicks' 102 ½ Birthday 7/7/16- Zippered Pouch free workshop, Ice Cream Social 8/4/16- Surprise Trunk Show, Brown Bag auction 9/1/16- Shelley Swanland -Cathederal Windows 10/6/16- Grace Errea- Value of Value, the importance of value in your quilts 11/3/16- To be determined, Christmas Brown Bag auction 12/1/16-Holiday Potluck, Board trunk show, Quilt Challenge intro 1/5/17- Nancy Williams-Quilt Historian- Fabrics and Patterns of the 1920's to 1940's 2/2/17- Janet Bottroff- Quilters Alphabet, Brown Bag auction 3/2/17- Quilters' University-rotating 20 minute classes, Quilt Challenge due 4/6/17- Shirley McGuire- How to Do Wool Applique and Not Go Broke 5/4/17- Susan Stokes -TBD, Elections, Brown Bag auction 6/1/17- 13th Anniversary Celebration (Potluck) Board Recognition and New Board Installation 7/6/17- TBD 8/3/17- Lauretta Crites- Create! Brown Bag Auction

WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS 5/7- New Members Celebration, 10 a.m. 6/4- UFO Sew Day $10 includes salad bar lunch 7/9- Hosting of SCCQG meeting at Acacia 8/6- Group project- “Presents” quilt with Bev Tyler- Free 9/3- No workshop- Memorial Day weekend 10/8- Grace Errea- New way to applique with heatset- Your choice of flower projects 11/5- Phyllis Campbell-Super Easy Bargello 12/3- Candy Cane Land- No workshop 12/4- Afternoon free sew- finish your projects 1/7- Nancy Williams- Crazy Quilt Purse with fancy fabric and trim exchange 2/4- Janet Bottroff Quilting License Plate “Car” Tote 3/4- UFO Sew Day $10 includes soup bar lunch 4/8- Shirley McGuire- Wool applique, embroidery and felting 5/6- Susan Stokes- Accent on Angles 6/3- Game Day 7/8- TBD 8/5- Lauretta Crites- Cutting Mat Tote Bag




Show ‘N Tell

Thanks to Anne Killian for being our photographer.

Virginia Gimbel Flowers of the 48 States

Beth Swift 2 quilts made by her mother Mary Hicks

Baby Quilt for her 65th grandchild born

4-8-2016

Christmas Quilt

Shar Taira

Flowers Wibbons from Sylvia Davis workshop.

Boxes

Jo Melis

Donation quilt from guild kit.




Afghan and tote.




Sonia Das (for Patti Paschall)

Vinyl Purse Judy Phillip From Tie One On

Marianne Mahoney, Donna McDaniels, and Mary Ann West

Pet Screen purses from Mary Ann’s workshop.

Show ‘N Tell - continued

Debbie Hanna

Jelly Roll Quilt Globe Trotting for her daughter

Grandma’s Flower Garden Antique quilt from her

mother-in-law.

Margot Taub

Miniature Quilt Pea Pods




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Event Date Time Place

Tie One On May 5 5:15 PM Walter D. Ehlers Community Center

General Meeting May 5 6:45 PM Walter D. Ehlers Community Center

Workshop May 7 9:00 AM Walter D. Ehlers Community Center

QBS General Meeting May 12 7:00 PM First Baptist Lakewood Church, Fellowship Hall basement

QBS Workshop May 14 9:00 AM First Baptist Lakewood Church, Room A-110

Board Meeting May 19 7:00 PM Walter D. Ehlers Community Center

Off Kilter Quilters Mtg. May 21 10:00 AM One of the members home

Blocks for the Brave May 22 9:00 AM Norwalk American Legion Hall

Lisa’s Ladies May 31 6:00 PM Phyllis Victor’s home

Walter D. Ehlers Community Center 8150 Knott Avenue

Buena Park, CA

First Baptist Lakewood Church 5336 E. Arbor Road

Long Beach, CA

Norwalk American Legion Hall 11986 Front St.

Norwalk, CA 90650

Here’s what’s happening at our sister guild -

PROGRAMS

* Please note that bolded dates are NOT QBS’ regular second Thursday of the Month.

WORKSHOPS

* Please note that the bolded dates indicate that these workshops are not on QBS’ regular Saturday. Remember to arrive early to all workshops to set up your workstation.

Date Speaker Speaker’s Topic Speaker’s Website

May 12, 2016 Birthday Party

June 2, 2016 * Janet Bottroff Water and Challenges www.bluebirdquilts.com

July 14, 2016 Sherry Werum Revolutionary War - Civil War mosaicque.com

Date Teacher Class Link to the Supply List

May 14, 2016 Randy Miller Community Relations Kit with Pattern Supplied

June 4, 2016 * Janet Bottroff Lighthouse Supply List

July 16 TBD TBD


http://www.bluebirdquilts.com/

http://mosaicque.com/

http://www.quiltersbythesea.com/files/WORKSHOPS/2016Workshops/2016-06-MiniLandscapeSupplyList.pdf



Acacia Quilt Guild Challenge Theme- My Favorite Thing(s)

Fourteen Acacia members entered the guild’s quilt challenge on April 7th displaying great design creativity, utilization of challenge fabric, and quilting skills. Votes were cast by members, as well as our very own President, Sonia Das, and guest judge, Lyn Brown. Congratulations to the following winners:

Guild member Choice President’s Choice Guest Judge Choice

1st – Barbra Riley 1st- Jo Melis 1st- Joalyn Mushin

2nd –Frannie Donoghue 2nd-Barbra Riley 2nd-Lisa Sullivan

3rd- Jo Melis 3rd- Patti Paschall 3rd- Jo Melis

Our guest judge also awarded the “Best Quilting” to Frannie Donoghue and “Best use of Challenge Fabric” to Barbra Riley.

Top winners received fat quarters donated by Hoffman fabrics, and a special gift was presented to Barbra Riley as the Guild member choice winner courtesy of the late, Kathy Fortune. Participants in the challenge also received a “Bali Snap” from Hoffman Fabrics, a See’s sucker, and a participation ribbon. An opportunity basket drawing with each participant’s name was conducted, and Barbra Riley’s was randomly selected. Congratulations to everyone! Terrific effort and participation!

Barbra Riley Jo Melis Joalyn Mushin

Frannie Donoghue Patti Paschall Lisa Sullivan




SCCQG 2016 Quiltfest Oasis Palm Spring Exhibit

Presented by Mancuso Show Management

“Capturing the Colors of California - Hues, Tints, Shades, and

Tones”

HUES are the fundamental pigments that identity the full gamut of colors. TINTS are merely any colors with white added. SHADES are humbly any color with black added. TONES are initiated by greying down hues with both white & black.

As you travel around the highways, byways, unknown locations, and surprising vistas in

the state of California, what colors are unique to that particular spot? Is it the blues

of the oceans, the greens of the forests, the neutral tones of the desert, the oranges

of the poppy fields, the varied colors of the mountains or a cityscape? There is a

continuous difference in the colors affected by the surrounding environment,

temperature and the weather conditions from one moment to the next. Select a color

scheme of your choice inspired by that particular place in California. Next, create a

quilt utilizing the chosen colors. What traditional or contemporary block(s), appliqué

pattern, or mixed quilting techniques could be used to enhance the colors? The quilt

can be traditional, modern, or an art quilt.

Parameters: Create a quilt based on the theme “Capturing the Colors of California.”

The entire quilt, oriented horizontal, must measure 24” horizontally and 20” vertically, including

binding. Embellishments must not protrude more than ½” from the surface of the quilt.

The quilt must be made with fabric and quilted either by hand or machine or both. It must consist of

three layers, and be either bound or closed along the edges.

On the reverse side include a label with your name, email address, mailing address, phone number,

and quilt title and the guild to which you belong. A four 4” sleeve is required.

Your entry must be free of any text or images protected by copyright, unless you have the expressed

written permission from the person or institution that holds the copyright and you provide that written

permission with your submission.

The entry form must be completely filled out including a brief statement sharing your inspiration for the

quilt linked to the theme of the challenge of no more than 150 words. Include a photograph of your

quilt with the entry form.

An entrant must be a current member of a member guild of the Southern California Council of Quilt

Guilds.

By completing a Call for Entry, you are agreeing to allow your work to be displayed for the duration of

the Festival.

Entries must be submitted by June 1, 2016. Your entry should be sent to Stephania Bommarito, 18924

Patronella Avenue, Torrance, CA 90504.

Further information to follow regarding where and when to send your quilt for collection.

If you have any questions, contact Stephania at 310-503-7989, [email protected].

A great website to discover the many possibilities of including tints, shades, and tones with hues to form a

color palette for your quilt can be found at www.design-seeds.com




Southern California Council of Quilt Guilds Quiltfest Oasis 2016 Exhibit - Entry Application

“California’s Hues, Tints, Shades, and Tones”

Entries will be acknowledged by a reply e-mail to you. If you do not receive a reply e-mail, we have not received your application! When completing the application, please fill in ALL grey areas as applicable. We will only accept applications that are complete (measurements, descriptions, etc.) and have a digital image provided. Please forward your entry applications to Stephania Bommarito at. If you have questions, please contact Stephania at 310-503-7989, [email protected].

Committee Use Only Entry #

Exhibitor’s Name ►

Quilt Guild

Address ►

e-mail ►

Phone Home ► Work ► Cell ►

Title of Entry

Description (100 words or less)

Techniques Used

Hand Pieced ► Machine Pieced ► Hand Appliquéd ► Machine Appliquéd ►

Hand Quilted ► Machine Quilted ► Back Art ► Embellished ►

Other

Measurements in Inches as hung Width (horizontal) ► Length (Vertical) ►

Only complete applications will be accepted.

PLEASE READ AND SIGN BELOW. Release for photography. The guild may arrange for a photographer to take pictures of our

exhibit. If you do not want your quilt photographed, please indicate “NO” below in the signature block.

Signature: Date:

This is a gentle reminder to be careful around our various sharp and pointed sewing objects and place them where they cannot slip or slide and cause injuries.

An Acacia guild member had an awful accident with her scissors at a recent sew day in April. While she wasn't "running with scissors", it was a lesson for us as quilters because we tend to take safety for granted. While working on a pillowcase, the fabric on the table slid and so did the scissors that were in the folds of the fabric. The small sharp scissors pierced her trousers and entered her left lower leg just above the knee to a depth of almost two inches (2") and the incision was about 0.5" long. There was a lot of blood from the wound. She

was very calm and requested paper towels, raised her leg and applied continuous pressure while 911 was called and they did a preliminary bandage; later at urgent care, she received two stitches and a tetanus shot. She is doing well and taking things a little easy.




$ Treasurer’s Report $ Donna McDaniel

Proposed

Cash on Hand (Approx.) 10,000.00$

Total Membership Income 1,000.00$

Opportunity Basket Income 250.00$

Opportunity Quilt Income 1,000.00$

Tea & Quilt Auction Income 9,000.00$

Total Ways and Means Income 2,000.00$

Total Income 23,250.00$

Administrative Expense 75.00$

Bank Charges 40.00$

BOM/Community Quilts Expense 100.00$

Door Prize Expense 10.00$

Dues and Subscriptions Expense 10.00$

Equipment Expense 200.00$

Historian Expense 10.00$

Hospitality Expense 50.00$

Insurance Expense 200.00$

Licenses & Permits 20.00$

Membership Expense 100.00$

Miscellaneous Expense 25.00$

Opportunity Basket Expense 25.00$

Total Opportunity Quilt Expense 200.00$

Philanthropy Expense 600.00$

President's Quilt Expense 150.00$

Printing Expense 175.00$

Professional/Legal Fees 30.00$

Publicity 50.00$

Total Rent Expense 2,000.00$

Reserve 9,000.00$

Sales Tax Expense 30.00$

Sunshine & Shadows 50.00$

Tea & Quilt Auction Expense 2,500.00$

Total Ways & Means Expense 100.00$

Unallocated Expenses 3,400.00$

Website 100.00$

Workshop & Speakers Expense 4,000.00$

Total Expense 23,250.00$

Difference -$

Budget Committee:

Donna McDaniel

Sonia Das

Chris Mattison

Mary Ann West

Proposed Budget 2016 - 2017

NATIONAL TEXTILES DAY –

MAY 3




Phyllis Campbell 05/01 Lisa Sullivan 05/03 Joalyn Mushin 05/13 Sharron Richardson 05/21

MEMBERSHIP Donna McDaniel & Brenda Howard

We currently have 46 members.

Attendance at the April meeting: 32 members and 13 guests

I would like to thank all of you who have already turned in your dues for the coming year.

Please fill out a new membership form so that we can verify that we have your current information.

That includes you “LIFERS”. This helps the membership team keep an accurate count of the

members.

A renewal form is included in the newsletter, can be found on the website, or at the membership

desk where you sign in.

PLEASE WEAR A NAME TAG TO THE GUILD MEETING OR ELSE YOU WILL BE FINED BY

MEMBERSHIP!

Has been moved to our website.

Please check it out.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

POSITIONS - ELECTED President Sonia Das 1st VP. At Large Mary Ann West 2nd V.P. Programs/Workshops Donna McDaniel Secretary Marianne Mahoney Treasurer Donna McDaniel (temp)

STANDING COMMITTEES Birthdays Jo Melis Door Prizes Shar Taira Michelle Smith Equipment Phyllis Campbell Susan Stokes Historian TBD Hospitality Lisa Sullivan Wendy Dillon Darryl Thomas Membership Donna McDaniel Brenda Howard Newsletter Patti Paschall Opportunity Basket Shar Taira Opportunity Quilt Barbra Riley Parliamentarian TBD Past President Susan Stokes Philanthropy Lisa Sullivan Photographer Anne Killian Publicity TBD Secret Pal Sonia Das SCCQG Representative Susan Stokes Mary Ann West Sunshine & Shadows Phyllis Victor Tea & Quilt Auction TBD Ways & Means Bev Tyler Website Patti Paschall

GENERAL MEETINGS are held the 1st THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, if this is a holiday the meeting is moved to the 2nd Thursday. Doors open at 6:15 pm, meeting starts at 6:45 pm

Walter D. Ehlers Community Center 8150 Knot Avenue

Buena Park, CA 90620

BOARD MEETINGS are at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the same location.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS THE SUNDAY AFTER THE BOARD MEETING. email articles to: Patti Paschall, [email protected]

The purpose of this guild shall be to promote cooperation and exchange of ideas among those persons interested in or engaged in quilting; to further the education and skill levels of the members of this guild; to preserve the heritage of quilt making and to educate the public as to the significance and history of quilting as an art form as well a an ongoing craft; to utilize the skills of members to make items for those in need and to assist other philanthropic organizations.

Dues will be $25.00 per year, June 1 through May 31st. Dues for members joining after November 30th will be $15. Due for members joining after the last day of February will be $10.00. Guests will be asked for a donation of $3.00 at the general meeting.


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ACACIA QUILT GUILD Membership Year: June 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017

Date: New Member: Renewal:

Name:

Birthday:

Address:

City: Zip:

Telephone: Cell Phone:

E-mail:

Can you help Acacia Quilt Guild with any of the following:

Setting up at meetings Making photocopies

Making coffee at meetings Sending out emails

Setting out refreshments at meetings Phone Tree

Tidying up after meetings Website

Teaching a class/mini-demo; What can you teach:

MEMBERSHIP DUES:

______$25.00 * (w/o mailed newsletter); _______$43.00** (with mailed newsletter)

*prorated to $12.50 after Jan 1

**OPTIONAL NEWSLETTER MAILING FEE: $18.00 (for 12 months) The Acacia newsletter is sent to the membership via email and is available for free on the Acacia Quilt Guild website. If you wish to have a newsletter mailed to you, please add $18.00 to Membership Dues for a total of $43.00.

Amount: Cash: Check #: (Payable to Acacia Quilt Guild)

Dues can be paid at the Membership Desk at General Meetings.

If mailing your application form, please send your form and check to:

Acacia Membership

Attn: Donna McDaniel

3435 Artesia Blvd, Apt. 18

Torrance, CA 90504

If you have questions, please call or email: Donna McDaniel

562-900-8318 [email protected]


Acacia Quilt Guild

P. O. Box 6853

Buena Park, CA 90620

First Class Mail … Please Forward

May 2016

Happy Birthday

Acacia

I want to say “A Big Thank You” to Barbara Mead. Last (Acacia) year while she was doing

the Tea I volunteered to do a couple of newsletters to help her out. Barbara said yes

and eventually asked me to take over the newsletter for the rest of the year. I enjoyed doing the newsletter so much I volunteered to

do it again this year. So, Barbara, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to have

this much fun. I have really loved it.

I have a lot going on this upcoming year so I am stepping down as newsletter editor. If you would like to do this fun job please let Beth or Sonia know. You can use any software you want but if you don’t know Microsoft Publisher and want to learn it, I will be more than glad to show you how. I have a template already made but please

make it your own.

Patti Paschall

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