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Dear Guild Members,
Happy Spring!
I want to thank everyone who helped to make our President’s Challenge such a success! Thanks
to Stacey Young and Mary Battaglia who came up with a system for us to be able to see the
quilts close up and those who helped to hang all of the quilts. Thanks to everyone who entered a
quilt. We had 23 quilts entered and you’re all winners to me! A few days after our meeting I
found out that The Dallas Guild’s theme for next year is “Animals.” Soooo, that means several
of you are ready for their show. 😊
Happy Quilting!
Robbin Peck, President Garland Quilt Guild
Bluebonnet flowers are found in the southwestern United States and
are the state flower of Texas. Bluebonnets got their name from the
bonnets pioneer women use to wear to protect their faces from the
sun. The shape of the petals on the flower resemble the old pioneer
bonnets.
Membership Badge and Logo pin
Donation Quilt for Community Service
BOM Blocks
Sack Lunches donation items for the church lunch program
Pan cake mix for the church Saturday morning breakfast.
Cash donation for the church, a basket will be at the registration desk.
Please Silence your phones, to avoid distractions during the meetings.
Classified ads are available for members
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1st Place Loretta Ingram 2nd Place Ann West
3rd Place Trisha Yates
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March 31, the 2nd Workshop of the year. Paula Barnes will lead us in “Pemberton”.
Named after the creator of "Coca Cola", Pemberton is a red, black and caramel colored wall or
table top quilt. Approx. 48" x 48.
April
The April 3th general meeting will be a Trunk Show with Paula Barnes who
just led the March 31 workshop. Paula has nearly 20 years of teaching
experience in Dallas and Houston quilt shops, and enjoys numerous
distinctions and guild
May
At the May 1th general meeting Eileen Urbanek will present the
lecture: “Get Re-Excited”.
May 5, the 3rd workshop of the year, Eileen Urbanek will lead us
in a “Wonderful One Fabric Quilt” workshop.
JUNE
June 5 – Dan Chenault aka “Dan the Woodman” will be our speaker and present his “Antique
Quilt Show” along with his award winning Wquilts and Wquilty notions.
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June 9 – Debby Maddy workshop
Debby is a designer of patterns and
fabric, teacher and founder of Calico
Carriage Quilt Designs. Workshop:
“Abbey Road”. This is a very
versatile pattern, which can be made
into a placemat, table/bed runner or
wall hanging. It is both traditional
and modern.
July 3 – Jean Johnson – Presenting her “Civil War Quilts Trunk
Show”.
No workshop in July.
Coming in August will be:
Lecture: Deborah Boschert – “The Path To Art Quilts”
Workshop – Flavin Glover – “Log Cabin Patchwork Houses”
There are many exciting and educational workshops scheduled for the coming year, so mark
your calendars and plan to attend. Also, if you have a favorite instructor or an idea for a
workshop let me know.
Please note: When attending workshops, the Church has requested that we enter through the
west side door. Please do not enter through the kitchen area while they are serving breakfast.
Mary Shannon
2018 VP and Program Chair
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Mary Battaglia and Jean Blalock have given unselfishly to the Guild quietly for many years.
They participate in all of the activities of the Guild.
Mary keeps us informed with her excellence in presenting the Newsletter each month.
Jean continues to inspire us with the continuation of the annual display at the Granville
Performing Arts Center.
They both participate in small groups in the Guild, community service and being good
ambassadors to the community for the Guild.
Jean started a program of taking mini shows to nursing homes in our area. Mary steps up to help
in any way she can as opportunities present themselves.
It gave me great joy this year to see that the Guild members share my admiration for these two
women, and it is with that joy that I presented the Founder’s Spool Awards for 2017 to Mary
Battaglia and Jean Blalock.
Barbara Cissne, Founder
Mary Battaglia and Garland Quilt
Guild Founder Barbara Cissne
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Where: Compass Centre, 1030 FM 339, Mt. Calm, TX, 254-993-1502
Cost: Two Nights: $174.40 Three Nights: $261.60 Deposit: $100
Cynthia Bennet, will be collecting the final payment for the May 17th retreat at the Compass
Center at the April Garland Quilt Guild meeting. Please make payments payable to: Garland
Quilt Guild.
Final instructions and information about the “Who’s Your Daddy” contest will be provided.
For more information on contact Cynthia Bennet: 214-686-1059.
Cynthia Bennet, Compass Centre Retreat Chair
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The 2018 raffle quilt, “Stars Over Garland”, is finished and ready to hang and be shown.
Ticket sales will begin at the April meeting.
A big round of “Thank You’s” to Fiona Egan who did a marvelous job of quilting it.
Virginia Hauer, Raffle Quilt Chair
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Hopefully you have had a chance to open and look over the ‘TAQG – Roundup’ quarterly
newsletter. There is good information on the Workshops, Lunches, Rally Day speaker Deb
Tucker and pictures of some of the door prizes that are being gathered!
Come by the TAQG table for:
Attendance tickets (now in stock!)
Workshop signups
Purchase Lunches
Pre-Rally Day Raffle tickets
Pins
We still need:
Mini quits or other handmade items for the Rally Day Silent Auction
Donations of new items for our guild’s gift basket
Thanks to everyone for working on our Goodie Bag items at the last Guild meeting. Thanks to
Rockwall Sirens small group, for additional work putting us closer to the finish line!
Carolyn Kerr, TAQG Representative
TAQG Rep
April 20-21 Kaufman Quilt Show
April 26-28 Fourth Annual St. Mary’s Quilt Show
April 27-28 Gun Barrel Quilt Show
More information is available on all quilt shows in the ‘TAQG – Roundup’ newsletter!
Carolyn Kerr, TAQG Representative
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Elected Officers:
President: Robbin Peck
Vice President: Mary Shannon
Secretary: Kim Riley
Treasurer: Jamie Foster
By Laws: Suzy Boyle
Community Service: Darlene Justice &
Janice Tower Membership and Database: Lee Ann Christ
and Sue Vaughan
Appointed Officers:
Auditor: Denise Bartosh
Advertising/Publicity: Sheryl Chenault
BOM/Fundraising: Diana Fisher & Sally
Ashbacher
Community Service/Special Projects: Jean
Blalock Directory: Fiona Egan
Door Prize: Roxanne Garrett
Facebook: Ronnie Huff
Facilities:
Historian: Stacey Young
Hospitality: Jean Johnson
Library: Evelyn Brown & Madeline Bark
Newsletter: Mary Battaglia
Raffle Quilt: Virginia Hauer
Retreat: Cynthia Bennett
Secret Pals: Carole Harp
Sunshine/Shadow: Suzan Crocker
TAQG Rep: Carolyn Kerr
Website: Pat Aldrich
Contact the Garland Quilt Guild by:
Email Address: [email protected]
Mail Address: P. O. Box 460625 Garland, TX 75046
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Birthday members for April are: Sharon Holliday, Sherry Starr, Nancy McCullough, Jackie
Black, Diane Montgomery, Mary Jo Ferril, Suzy Boyle, Cynthia Bennett, and Susan Cusic.
As a reminder, month’s birthday members are requested to bring refreshments for the April
meeting. Refreshments can include desserts and finger foods.
Help is always needed in the kitchen during peak times. Please consider helping out, especially
after the meeting for cleanup
Jean Johnson, Hospitality Chair
13 Sharon Holliday
13 Sherry Starr
18 Nancy McCullough
20 Jackie Black
22 Diane Montgomery
24 Mary Jo Ferril
25 Suzy Boyle
28 Cynthia Bennett
30 Susan Cusic
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March 31 The 2nd Workshop of the year, Paula Barnes will lead us in “Pemberton”.
April 3 GQG Meeting 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church – 930 W. Ave B.
Paula Barnes will present her trunk show. .
10 GQG Board Meeting 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church – 930 W Ave B
13 GQG Newsletter Deadline for May.
13-14 Golden Triangle Quilt Guild, “Color Your World” Quilt Show, Beaumont, TX
20-21 Kaufman Quilt Show, Terrell, TX
26-28 Fourth Annual St. Mary’s Quilt Show, Plantersville, TX
27-28 Gun Barrel Quilt Guild Annual Quilt Show “Carnival of Quilts”, Gun Barrel City, TX,
May 1 GQG Meeting 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church – 930 W. Ave B.
Eileen Urbanek will present us with her lecture on “Get Re-Excited”.
5 For the 3rd workshop of the year, Eileen Urbanek will lead us in the workshop
“Wonderful One Fabric Quilts.”
8 GQG Board Meeting 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church – 930 W Ave B
11 GQG Newsletter Deadline for June.
JUNE 5 GQG Meeting 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church – 930 W. Ave B.
Dan Chenault Lecture “Antique Quilt Trunk Show”
7-9 North Texas Quilt Festival, Arlington, TX
9 For the 4th Workshop of the year, Debbie Maddy will lead us in the workshop
“Abby Road.”
12 GQG Board Meeting 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church – 930 W Ave B
15 GQG Newsletter Deadline for July.
JULY 3 GQG Meeting 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church – 930 W. Ave B.
Jean Johnson Lecture and a “Civil War Trunk Show” 10 GQG Board Meeting 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church – 930 W Ave B
13 GQG Newsletter Deadline for August.
14 TAQG Rally Day, Mesquite, TX
20-21 Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County 2018 Quilt Show “Garden Party”, Midlothian
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Thank y’all for the submission of your darling 3 leaf clovers blocks. 18 blocks went to the “Luck
of the Irish ☘” winner Hope Kirk.
The block for this month to be submitted is a sweet 30’s reproduction floral design turned in by
Suzy Boyle. I have mine completed and it went together in no time. Love it. Sally says if you
forget to make one just come buy tickets.
We have 3 months open for BOM ideas to be turned in. Those months are October to be made
for November drawing, November for December drawing and December for January drawing.
Remember that for design, 50 copies and sample block you receive 7 tickets towards winning in
the drawing for the blocks.
Start thinking what you would like to submit to the Mini Quilt Auction that will be held in
September in conjunction with the Salad Supper.
Don’t forget to pick up directions for the block that will be turned in in May. It’s an adorable
butterfly submitted by Beverly Everett.
Keep stitchin those blocks,
Sally and Diana
Thank you all from Hans and Franz,
Better known as
Sally Ashbacher and Diana Fisher
BOM Chairs
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Granny’s 1030’ Floral Flower Garden
14” finished block (14 ½ unfinished)
Submitted by Suzy Boyle
3 colors of 1930’s fabric
Color 1 – one 2 ½” contrasting - 1930’s floral square
Color 2 – two 2 ½” squares, four 2 ½” x 6 ½” strips, two 2 ½” x 10 ½” strips - 1930’s
floral
Color 3 – four 2 ½” squares, four 2 ½” x 6 ½” strips, four 2 ½” x 4 ½” strips of
white/cream/white on white, etc.
Directions:
1. Sew Color 3 6 ½” strips to Color 2 2 ½” square. (make 2)
2. Sew Color 3 4 ½” strip to each end of a Color 2 6 ½” strip (make 2)
3. Sew Color 3 2 ½” square to each end of a Color 2 10 ½” strip ( make 2)
4. Sew Color 2 6 ½” strips to each end of Color 1 2 ½” square (make 1)
5. Assemble the strips as shown in the photo.
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
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“Thank you” to the following shops who so generously donated door prizes for our March
meeting. Please support our local quilt shops as they support our Guild.
o Bernina of Plano
o Blue Ribbon Quilt Shoppe – Wylie
o Dan the Woodman (Chenault)
o Fabric Fanatics - Plano
o Happiness Is Quilting – McKinney
o Jackie Brown Quilting
o Not Your Mama’s Quilt Store
o Pieced Together Studio - Mesquite
o Quilt Country – Lewisville
o Rockin’ Bobbin
o Sew Let's Quilt It – Dallas
o Stitched With Love
o Texas Quiltworks
o The Old Craft Store
o Thomas Sewing Center - Mesquite
o Urban Spools - Dallas
o Member donations
For the month of April only there will be $10 gift cards for Rockin Bobbin at the Membership
desk. First come, first served. They expire the end of April.
How do you get a door prize ticket? Let me tell you the ways.
1. Just for being you. Everyone who comes to the meeting gets a ticket when you sign in at
the Membership table.
2. For bringing a show and tell. One ticket per meeting, even if you have more than one
show and tell. Ask for a show and tell ticket at the Community Service table.
3. For turning in community service projects. Get these tickets at the Community Service
table. Tickets are given out for the following:
3 pillow cases = 1 ticket-
Top that is quilted and bound = 3
tickets
Top only = 1 ticket
Quilting only = 1 ticket
Binding only = 1 ticket
Lucky logo. Lucky logo drawings are held randomly. If you come to the meeting with your logo
pin you will get a ticket for a separate Lucky Logo drawing. If you don't have a logo pin, you can
purchase one at the Membership table for $5.00.
Roxanne Garrett, door prize chair
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If you have been to a Garland Quilt Guild event and have photos or would like to write an article,
we will gladly publish it in our Newsletter.
The Newsletter Chair description states, that the deadline for articles is the Friday after the guild
board meeting (2nd Tuesday of the month). The Deadline for the May newsletter is Friday,
April 13 (Friday the 13th).
Mary Battaglia, Editor
January 12
February 16
March 16
April 13
May 11
June 15
July 13
August 17
September 14
October 12
November 16
December 14
Would you like to place an advertisement in the GQG Newsletter? Contact the Garland Quilt
Guild Advertising chair, Sheryl Chenault, at [email protected] or call 972-494-4173.
Prices for one month advertising (great for
special events1):
Full Page 9.0 x 6.5 $35
½ Page 4.5 x 6.5 $20
¼ Page 4.5 x 3.2 $15
Business Card 2.0 x 3.5 $8
Prices for 6 months advertising:
Full Page 9.0 x 6.5 $135
½ Page 4.5 x 6.5 $70
¼ Page 4.5 x 3.2 $50
Business Card 2.0 x 3.5 $30
Sheryl Chenault, Advertising/Publicity
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President Robbin Peck called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. She expressed how thrilled she
was for all the quilts that were submitted President’s Challenge. She thanked all the participants.
She thanked everyone who brought refreshments and wished Happy Birthday to the March
members.
Secretary: Kim Riley noted several corrections to the minutes from January. Barbara Cissne
made the motion to approve and Barbara Brooks seconded. The minutes passed with
corrections.
Treasurer: Robbin Peck for Jamie Foster reported the beginning balance pf $16,254.75, with
deposits of $1,304.60, checks written $2,140.09 for an ending balance of $15,418.45.
Advertising: Sheryl Chenault reminded us of the newsletter advertisers. Urban Spools, Turtle
Tracks Quilting, Stitch in Time, Dan the Woodman, Welcome Home Retreat Center. Also
reminded us that all the quilt shops are having a difficult time right now and that we should get
out and shop.
Newsletter: Mary Battaglia - The Newsletter deadline is next Friday, March 16.
BOM: Sally Ashbacher & Diana Fisher showed the Block of the Month block & pattern for
April. It is Granny’s 1930’s Floral Garden submitted by Suzy Boyle. Suzy said the background
should be white on white fabric no prints. Spend $1 per chance to win, $10 and you might win
the whole set of blocks!
Sunshine and Shadow: Suzan Crocker announced that Sally Ashbacher has a big birthday
March 1. Evelyn & JD Brown have been married for 42 years today.
Compass Center Retreat: Cynthia Bennett – Still need 5 more people to sign up for the
Compass Center Retreat. Please see her at the back if you are interested in attending.
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Library: Evelyn Brown announced (with Madeline Bark sitting in the library area) that there is
a St. Patrick’s Day Special. For each magazine that has a Shamrock sticker on the lower right-
hand corner those magazines are free. Otherwise, the price is 25¢ for magazines, 5 for $1 and
books are $1.
Raffle Quilt: Virginia Hauer reminded that the Dallas Quilt Show is this weekend at Dallas
Market Hall. Fri-Sat 10am – 5pm & Sun 12pm – 5pm. Looking for someone to step up to take
over the Raffle Quilt for 2019. Duties would include new designs for the Raffle Quilt 2019. Pick
out 2-3 patterns to propose to the executive board. The job is made easier by having a group of
friends from the guild help with the work on the quilt.
Programs: Mary Shannon announced that there are still a couple of openings in the Paula
Barnes workshop on March 31. The price is $40 for members; $45 for non-members. Make sure
to look at the instructions because there is a lot of pre-cutting involved. Also, if you are
attending, she needs to know if you are going to bring your lunch or purchase what is provided.
There are still openings for the Eileen Urbanek, Wonderful 1 Fabric Quilts, workshop on May
5. Eileen has expressed that you shouldn’t wash your fabrics. It works a lot better.
Door Prizes: Roxanne Garrett announced that the door prizes were provided by Bernina of
Plano, Blue Ribbon, Dan the Woodman, Fabric Fanatics, Happiness is Quilting, Jackie Brown
Machine Quilting, Member Donation, Not Your Mama’s Quilt Store, Old Craft Store, Pieced
Together Studio, Quilt Country, Rockin Bobbin, Sew Let’s Quilt It, Stitched with Love, Texas
Quiltworks, Thomas Sewing Center, Urban Spools.
TAQG: Carolyn Kerr announced that she has Deb Tucker workshop tickets. We are going to
work on our donation to the TAQG Rally Day goody bags today.
Membership: Lee Ann Christ reported that there were 69 members with 1 guest in attendance.
Directories are here and will be passed out at the break.
Community Service: Darlene Justice – Had all the people stand up who had contributed to
community service last year. She recognized the following for most quilts donated: Cynthia
Bennett, 62; Ann Hataluk, 15; Mary Jo Ferril, 13; Sue Lewis, 10; Most Pillow Cases
Donated: Debbie Simms, 19; Diana Fisher, 12; Carolyn Kerr, 10; Lee Ann Christ, 9.
Donations benefit: Hurricane Relief in Houston, Friendship House, Jonathan’s House and Senior
Source.
Robbin Peck announced the break. We will do the craft for the TAQG Rally day goody bags.
Remember to pick up Directory and Community Service kits.
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Show and Tell
BOM distribution: The 3 leaf clover blocks were won by Hope Kirk.
Volunteer Recognition: President Robbin Peck presented awards to outstanding volunteers for
2017. They are Mary Battaglia, Carolyn Cortez, Stacey Young, Barbara Cissne, Jamie
Foster, Marsha Meeks & Jean Blalock.
Founder’s Spool Award: Barbara Cissne recognized the past Founder’s Spool Award
recipients: Dana Dunlap, Cynthia Bennett, Carolyn Kerr, Terry Kause, Shirley Ostinelli,
Suzy Boyle, Ronnie Huff, Marsha Meeks, Carolyn Cortez, Virginia Hauer, Barbara Brooks
& Ann Hataluk. She explained the qualifications for the award – support all aspects of the
guild, attendance, always there to help, first to stand up to volunteer, bringing up new ideas to
keep the guild going.
This year’s Founder Spool award winners are: Mary Battaglia & Jean Blalock
President’s Challenge Quilt: Members voted for their favorite quilts among the 23 that were
entered in the competition. Third place was won by Trish Yates; Second place won by Ann
West; First place was won by Lonetta Ingram; President’s Challenge was won by Diana
Fisher.
President’s Challenge: President Robbin Peck announced that her choice for next year’s
challenge is Holiday Quilts using a panel. Any holiday. Minimum is perimeter 192 inches or 48”
x 48”.
Lucky Logo: Nancy Perkins won Cuddle Quilt Kit
President Robbin Peck adjourned the meeting at 8:24pm
Respectfully submitted, Kim Riley, Secretary
Short Sleeved Tees - $10.00
Long Sleeved Tees - $15.00
Hoodies - $20.00
Zip Front Sweat Shirts are in! - $25.00
Tote Bags - $10.00
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Small groups are a good way to get to know members of the Guild better, form bonds, learn new
techniques, get help with projects, sit and sew together, and support each other along life’s journey.
We currently have seven groups, for more information on the groups see the contacts below.
BOUND TOGETHER
Meeting time: 3rd Saturday
Contact: Ronnie Huff,
email: [email protected]
We are not seeking new members at this
time.
PINS AND NEEDLES
Meeting time: 3rd Monday 10 AM – 2 PM
Contact: Sue Lewis, 972-495-7655,
[email protected]
Diane Randolph, 469-556-4996,
[email protected]
I’D RATHER BE QUILTING
Meeting time: the last Tuesday 10AM – 4PM
Place: Blue Ribbon Quilt Shoppe, Wylie
Contact: Shirley Ostinelli: 972-429-0404
[email protected]
At this time we have a waiting list.
ROCKWALL SIRENS
Meeting time: 2nd Monday 10 AM – 2 PM
Bring Brown Bag Lunch
Contact: Martha A Jones: 469-264-7933
The group welcomes new members.
SEW-KNOW-IT-ALL
Meeting time: Bi-weekly Thursday afternoon
at 1 PM in member homes
Contact: Marsha Meeks: 972-414-9305
[email protected]
We are not seeking new members at this time
due to space limitations.
TWISTED THIMBLES
Meeting time: 4th Thursday, 7 PM
Contact: Barbara Cissne: 972-414-1178
[email protected]
SEW COOL
Meeting time: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Contact: Suzy Boyle:469-222-8343
[email protected]
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The demand for the church’s sack lunches has grown tremendously, with the church now giving
away about 35 lunches a week to the homeless or the hungry. The following is the list of items for
the sack lunch ministry operated by our facility location host, First Presbyterian Church. Just pack
the lunches in a small brown paper sack with non-perishable items, such as:
canned tuna or chicken salad
peanut butter and crackers
cheese and crackers
chips
fruit cup
cookies
pudding
You may also include a drink (although not necessary) as well as a napkin and spoon. Items should
not require a can opener. Bottled water is also much appreciated. You can find many of these items
at a Dollar Tree, Big Lots, Wal-Mart, etc.
The church also collects pancake mix and syrup. We also have a tip jar at the sign-in table, and
if everyone were to throw in their loose change we could donate a great deal to the church each
month. Thank you so much!
First Presbyterian Church 930 West Avenue B
Garland, TX 75040
Corner of 9th and Avenue B
Find us online at:
www.garlandquiltguild.com ~also visit us on Facebook~
Executive Board meetings are held on the Tuesday following the regular Guild meeting at
7:00pm at the church
Please note that if the Garland or Dallas Independent Schools are closed for inclement weather, the Guild will not have their scheduled meeting. Our members’ safety is very important to us.
