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Volume 26, Issue 10
October, 2017
Quips and Quotes
Wildflower Quilt Guild Newsletter
A Note From the President
And a happy Autumn to everyone! Doesn’t it feel like
Autumn to you? What, no you say? Well, I hate to ad-
mit it, but I am surely ready for some cooler weather. I
hope I don’t grumble when we get cooler weather,
even cold weather. I have to keep thinking about the
heat that comes with the summer. Like they say, we
have three seasons, summer, January and February.
Wasn’t our guest speaker wonderful last month? It is
such a great thrill to handle quilts like that, and get a
close-up look at the pattern and the quilting. And she
did all that in a year, without blinking an eye.
Makes me think that I spend way too much time on
other activities instead of sitting at the machine sewing
and quilting.
A blast from the past - quips & quotes
We have had quite a few visitors and a few new
members these past few months at our guild meet-
ings, and I want to welcome them into our diverse
quilt guild. Our members are so talented and like to
share that knowledge readily with others.
I am looking forward to working with Stacy on our
next quilt show, so be planning on that quilt you want
to enter now. Don’t wait until next year; it will be here
before you know it! Also you could enter more than
one. Just saying.
I will leave you with this thought: Asking a quilter to
mend is like asking Picasso to paint the garage.
Happy quilting, Mary Ann
Cut 1 inch slices from French Bread
(Note: you can cut the bread the night before)
Melt 1 stick of butter
1 cup of brown sugar
Put melted butter and sugar in a 9 x 13 pan
Sprinkle a handful of chopped pecans over the sugar/
butter mixture
Put the cut bread on top of the butter/sugar mixture
Mix together:
1 Tbl. Vanilla
6 eggs
2 cups milk
Pour milk mixture over
bread/sugar in pan.
Bake in 350° oven for 30 minutes
Top with powdered sugar before serving.
COUNTRY FRENCH TOAST
from the October/November, 2002 issue of Quips & Quotes
SEPTEMBER DONATIONS
September PROGRAM
The donation table was piled high at our September
guild meeting, thanks so much to all who donated! We
took in the following items for donation:
• 20 Chemo quilts
• 13 Project Linus quilts
• 36 Pillowcases
For Hope Pregnancy
• 2 Baby blankets
• 2 quilts
• 12 baby hats
Misc. items for Ronald McDonald House
OCTOBER Birthdays
October 7 ..........................Candice Lane
October 9 ............................... Jo Elwood
October 9 ...........................Connie Hicks
October 13 ................. Carol Ann Wadley
October 14 ................... Bonnie Woodard
October 14 ................. Tammy Ferguson
October 19 ....................... Pam Edwards
October 23 .......................... Betty Sodek
October 28 .................. Paulette Whitfield
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS IN
OCTOBER,
PLEASE REMEMBER
TO BRING 1/2 YARD OF
COTTON FABRIC
TO THE
OCTOBER GUILD MEETING!
THIS IS AN ONGOING
FUNDRAISER FOR THE GUILD.
MONEY COLLECTED IS USED
TO PURCHASE BATTING FOR
OUR DONATION QUILTS.
Thanks so much to Maria Hall for her presentation “One
Pattern, Twelve Quilts” at our September guild meeting.
Maria showed how she resized and repositioned one block
to make many different and stunning quilts. You can visit
her blog by searching for Mariathequilter on Wordpress.
OCTOBER MEETING
At our October 17th guild meeting Martha Wolfe will speak
on “The do's and don'ts of Block Swaps....How to do a Swap
Block”. Martha is a renowned art quilter who takes much of
her inspiration from photographs.
OCTOBER WORKSHOP
BARGELLO QUILT
(From “Quick Quarter Quilts”)
Materials: 18 fat quarters (FQ)
Before the class:
1. Iron your fat quarters flat
2. Stack them, arranging colors
in a way that is pleasing to
you
3. Cut (3) 4-inch strips
on the 22’ length of each
FQ. Set aside remaining fab-
rics.*
4. Stack each set of strips in the
same order (see #2)
5. Sew each stack together (1/4” seams) lengthwise, form-
ing 3 sets
At the class we will:
1. Sew the long sides of each set together, forming 3 tubes.
2. Cut the tubes (across the width of the set): Cut (9) 3½”,
Cut (5) 2¼”, Cut (3) 2’
3. Follow the chart (you’ll receive it at the class), using strip
widths indicated.
4. You will alternate ripping seams and cutting in half
(Determining which strip to add is easier if you lay the
quilt on a flat surface.)
5. Leave an “offset” between whole and half pieces of fabric
to account for the seam allowance.
*You will probably have left-over fabric you can use for addi-
tional tubes
Our own guild member Linell Mikeska will teach the work-
shop on Wednesday October 18th. She will show us how to
make a beautiful Bargello quilt. The workshop will be at
Grace Presbyterian Church from 9:00 to 3:00 and the cost is
$25. Please contact Cindy Moore at [email protected] to
sign up, and see below for a picture of Lanell’s example quilt
and instructions. Looking forward to see everyone at the
workshop... You gals are such good supporters !
Mary Ann Nelson
Membership News
We had 68 members attend the September meet-
ing. Our guests this month were Barbara Elvers of Rock-
dale, Elaine Novak of Harker Heights, Patsy Parmer of
Holland and Bonnie Mitchell, Loretta Reagan, Jan Austin
and Janet Easley all from Temple. We hope to see them
all sign on as members in November when we will start
taking applications for 2018 Membership.
The door prizes this month were first, a packet
of Moda charm squares and a Farmhouse Threads pat-
tern donated by Simply Fabrics located at 6408 Gholson
Road, Waco which was won by Kay Lewis and second, a
box of Contona threads donated by The Temple Sew
and Quilt Store located at 1510 South 31st Street in Tem-
ple which was won by Carol Fischer. Congratulations to
the lucky winners and thanks again to Simply Fabric and
The Temple Sew and Quilt Store for their generous do-
nations.
HOSPITALITY
Thanks again to all the folks who stepped up and
brought great food to the September meeting. The Dia-
mond Bee is signed up for the October meeting, but we
still need individuals to volunteer for the November meet-
ing. Please contact Peggy Mathis at pjma-
UPDATED WQG BY-LAWS
The proposed updated by-laws for our guild were
emailed to our members in September, and the pro-
posed changes were read at the September guild meet-
ing. Please review the changes and let us know if you
have any comments, questions, or suggestions. You can
contact Cindy Moore at [email protected] to voice your
opinions. We will vote on the new By-Laws at the Octo-
ber 17th guild meeting.
2017 - fabric manipulation challenge
This year’s annual Guild Challenge must include some
form of fabric manipulation and some purple fabric! (You
can still get fabric from Kathi Dossman, just contact her at
[email protected].) Your challenge Quilt must measure
between 25 and 45 inches on each side, and will need to
be turned in to Kathi one week before the November
guild meeting. Everyone is welcome to participate in this
challenge, the more the merrier, and you still have time if
you haven't started your quilt yet!
The following excerpts are from an article explaining Fab-
ric Manipulation from a Tumblr post by Susanna Vesna
on 7/27/13:
Fabric Manipulation
So what IS “Fabric Manipulation”? After I have done a
little internet research … I came up with my own defini-
tion!
Fabric Manipulation (FM) involves one getting crazy and
creative with textiles, making them look like some newly
discovered material! If there was a Periodic Table of fab-
rics, FM would be similar to CREATING NEW elements
by using available ones! And this involves different tech-
niques, some of which are very familiar – embroidery and
embellishment! We got so used to these, that we don't
even think of them twice anymore!
But the world of Fabric Manipulation is much more so-
phisticated than that! Let's take a look at some basic
techniques that are involved in FM:
1. Embroidery – Here you can stick to standard folk
methods of embroidering by hand; sewing machine
would offer a more neat but obviously mechanical
style, so I would probably stick to handcraft and go
crazy with it.
2. Embellishment – you can either “stick it or stitch it”!
Nothing more simple than this technique. Just go out
and find some good beads, stones, crystals, etc.
3. Quilting – Folding and stitching different pieces of
fabric together in a particular pattern. It doesn't have
to be limited to carpets and bed covers, u know!
4. Folding, Pleating, Crunching – and other things we
learned in basic sewing! The only difference is that in
FM these are used more for creating effects of new
shapes and surfaces of the fabrics.
5. Appliqué – this technique involves “sticking or stitch-
ing” fabric pieces cut out in specific shapes on to a
garment. You may remember those from your child-
hood! All the cute little elephants, flowers, mush-
rooms and so on that your mum and granny would
decorate your dresses with! Well, at least mine did!
6. Fabric Painting – Oh, I can tell you so much about
this, having learned silk-painting for a couple of
years. This is like a whole new world of art! Imagine
wearing a real painting as a dress, and I'm not talking
about prints of classic world-class artistry that Dolce
& Gabana used in their previous collections. I'm talk-
ing about your own unique drawing, hand-painted.
Doesn't get more real than that!
7. Layering – Using different fabrics, creating 3D effects
and shapes, whether stitching them on or sticking. I
haven't been practicing this, so cannot tell you all the
intricate details, but you can get a better idea by re-
search and some good literature!
8. Cutting Out, Engraving – Latest catwalk trends
showed a lot of Laser Cutting technique in use, creat-
ing beautiful symmetrical filigree-like patterns, wheth-
er on leather or normal fabrics.
So the other definition of FM is turning fantasy into reality!
Sounds cliché, but it's true! One may recreate existing
shapes and items, by using materials like rope, plastic,
metal, glass, or something more unusual, thus giving the
old story a fresh breath and showing it in a new light!
The last thing you need to remember is that there is ab-
solutely no right or wrong in the case of FM! Yes, you
need to look after your quality and not use anything haz-
ardous that may catch fire and burn down your studio!
You need to let your imagination and creativity run wild
and free. Learn the basics, but don't make them your
strict standards! Don't make it perfect and it will be per-
fect!
Susanna Vesna
Three Quilting Tips
“WE CARE” BEE
October 4th is our next We Care Bee and you are ALL
invited. We meet at Grace Presbyterian Church from 9:00
to 3:00 and all we ask is that you pay $5 for the room. At
this Bee we work only on donation projects, so whether
you're a quilter or pillowcase maker or baby hat knitter
you are welcome. And don't forget that we supply quilt
batting for all your donation quilts, so you can always stop
by and pick some up.
Last month 8 ambitious ladies learned how to free motion
quilt, which we know will lead to many more self-quilted
projects! This month we are having another fun challenge
called the “Ugly Backing” challenge. You can choose from
a selection of beauty challenged backing fabric and come
up with a beautiful front to go with your back.
Whether you want to work on this donation project or
bring one of your own, we hope to see everyone on the
first Wednesday. Please contact Lisa Martin at lisamar-
[email protected] for more information.
Some examples of our “ugly” backing.
STUBBORN CREASE REMOVER
To help press out stubborn fabric creas-
es or folds such as the center fold, mix a
few drops of white vinegar with distilled
water. Use a cotton
swab to moisten the
crease with the mix-
ture before pressing.
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CLEAN BLADES
Use a little rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball to clean your
scissors blades and rotary cutter blades.
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OIL/BLOOD OOPS
If you accidentally get machine oil on your quilt top,
work some dry cornstarch into the spots to absorb the
oil. Then, brush the cornstarch away with a soft, clean
toothbrush.
If you get blood on
your quilt, it will
come out easily by
rubbing a dab of
shampoo on it.
Then rinse with cold
water..
Other News
The slate for the WQG 2018 Board of Directors will be pre-
sented at the October guild meeting, and voted on at the
November meeting. At the moment all positions have volun-
teers, but if you would like to run for any position please
contact Cindy Moore at [email protected] to have your
name added to the list.
2018 Board of Directors
OCTOBER Block of the Month - Domino 12½ ” block
September block of the month winners !
We had a whopping 80 blocks turned in for
the BOM in September, more than would fit on
the display board!
Don't they look pretty?
The three winners of blocks were:
• Kay Lewis
• Tammy Ferguson
• Reeneea Schraeder.
Quilt Show Update
Cut 24 – 6” squares of 100% cotton fabric (selvages re-
moved). Stack Charm Squares by offsetting each layer by ¼
turn – (this makes it easier for us to distribute the squares).
Put the Charm Squares in a Ziploc bag with your name it,
drop the bag off at the Charm Square table before the start
of the guild meeting and remember to pick your bag up at the
end of the guild meeting. You will have a wonderful variety of
6” fabric squares to work with.
October .......................................................... green
November ..................................................... stripes
December ........................................................ blue
It's time to sign up for the 2018 Quilter’s Pal gift exchange! If
you want to participate in this fun and exciting exchange, you
will get the form from Lisa Martin at the October meeting and
fill it out with all your details, then turn it back in at the No-
vember guild meeting. Then at the December meeting you
will choose your Quilter’s Secret Pal from Lisa, and you will
receive the information form that your Pal filled out.
Starting in January you will be expected to bring your Pal a
small gift to each guild meeting, and you will receive a gift
from the member who has you as their Pal. If you can't at-
tend a meeting at some point, it's a good idea to send your
gift with a friend, so your Pal isn't sad about not receiving
anything, and have your friend pick up your gift.
Thanks so much to Jan Rogers, who is retiring from this po-
sition after four years, and I'm looking forward to knowing
ALL your secrets throughout the year!!!
Lisa Martin
Charm Squares
Remember to offset your
charm squares by 1/4 turn
QUILT SHOW GOING FORWARD
The 2017 Quilt Show is now behind us. We are pleased
with our financial results (see below) and are already
looking forward to the 2019 show. We have booked the
Mayborn Center for July 19th and 20th for our
Show. Please mark those dates on your calendar and
start planning new quilts.
Our Quilt Show Director for the 2019 show is Stacy Cla-
dy (pending the Board of Directors vote)! She will do an
excellent job and I know we will all be behind her getting
things done. Stacy's co-chairman will be Mary Ann Ev-
erett. Thank you, ladies, for stepping up and supporting
our guild.
I want to thank everyone for all the work you did for us at
our show. There was a lot of work ahead of time having
things ready and it showed because our set-up and
show days ran very smoothly. I am so appreciative of all
the support you gave myself and Mary Ann throughout
this entire process. One thing I have learned about
working toward a goal such as a quilt show - new friend-
ships are made and strengthened. I so appreciate all of
you and have enjoyed getting to know you much bet-
ter. Thank you for your help and support.
Charlotte Massey
2017 WQG Quilt Show
Income/Expense Statement
Total Income ................................ $11,360.67
Total Expenses .............................. $8,560.39
Show Profit ..................................... $2,800.28
Quilter Pals
President .......................................... Mary Ann Everett
1st Vice President ............................Mary Anne Nelson
2nd Vice President .............................. Patty Emmerling
Secretary ............................................ Mary ann Everett
Treasurer ............................................. Barbara McCart
Co-Treasurer........................................... Janice Forney
Parliamentarian .............................................................
Membership .................................................. Jill Stelow
Community Service .............................. Bev Crocker
Mentorship Program .................... Charlotte Massey
Sunshine & Shadows .................... MaryAnn Everett
Yearbook/Bee Keeper ......................... Cindy Moore
Communications ......................................... Lisa Martin
Facebook Page ............................... Emily Dossman
Newsletter/Website ............................. Carol Fischer
Public Relations/Historian ....................... Lisa Martin
Activities ................................................... Kathy Jordan
Birthday Fabric .................................. Sandy Meeker
Block of the Month .............................. Kathy Jordan
Challenge/Round Robin ................... Kathi Dossman
Charm Squares ................................... Ferral Quiroz
Quilter Pals .................... Jan Rogers/Glenda Sager
UFO Challenge ............ Dovie Fowler/Pam Edwards
Facilities .................................................. Peggy Mathis
Hospitality .......................................... Peggy Mathis
Librarian ............................................. Janice Forney
Christmas Party ......................... Mary Anne Everett
Quilt Show ......... Charlotte Massey/Mary Anne Everett
• THE WILDFLOWER QUILT GUILD is a non-profit
organization dedicated to promoting the art of quilting
and providing an opportunity for sharing ideas and
learning new techniques.
• WQG MEETINGS are held the third Tuesday of each
month at First United Methodist Church in Temple.
• MEMBERSHIP is open to anyone interested in quilts
or quilting. Annual dues are $30.00, with special rates
for Juniors. Members receive the guild’s newsletter,
have use of the lending library, attend monthly meet-
ings and special events and enjoy many other opportu-
nities.
• SUBMISSIONS to the newsletter are due the Friday
after the monthly meeting. Send submissions to: [email protected]
WILDFLOWER QUILT GUILD 4905 ASCOT PARKWAY TEMPLE, TX 76502
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