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Guild Meeting Dates
March 14, 2016
April 19, 2016
May 17, 2016
June 21, 2016
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE
IN DATE FOR THE MARCH
MEETING
Meetings are held at:
Knox Presbyterian Church
208 Cayley Street
Walkerton
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Meetings are held the third
Tuesday of each month from
September to June
Please bring the following to the
March Meeting:
Name Tag
Loonie For Draw
Show & Share Items
Completed Mirror Mirror
Star Block
DEADLINE FOR APRIL NEWSLETTER
IS APRIL 12, 2016
[email protected]
Greetings to all! Hope that all our members are accounted for
after the snow
storm that we had last week. When our friendly forecaster lets
us know that
a storm is approaching l keep a close eye on how much snow has
fallen. It just
makes more sense to shovel it periodically so it does not get
overwhelming. In
this case it fell during the night, so we all awoke to the
’’past’’ your ears in
snow. Was glad that l did not have to be at a job. My dear
neighbour was not
prepared, and franticly clearing snow out of the way, finally
jumped in his
truck and drove through it, I imagine just to make it to work on
time.
Now that “Spring is here” (I’m sticking to it) l would like to
remind everyone
that there are positions that will need to be filled in the
committees. Every
year usually one (or more) are needed to fill a spot. If you
come forward and
volunteer for a position it really is a load off the shoulders
of the nominating
committee. We truly thank any one that gives even a small amount
of time. If
we don’t have an executive we don’t have a guild.
Quilt Show --- Everyone is involved with this show. If you sign
up early, you
get the jobs that you will find very enjoyable. I know the show
is in 2018, but
take my word for it, as an old person, the time really passes by
at a break neck
speed, and before we know it, another year has passed. The dates
for sewing
the Raffle Quilt are listed below. Please keep these in mind
also.
REMINDER—Our Meeting is MONDAY, March 14th. April we will be
back to
the third Tuesday; April 19th
Wishing everyone a very Blessed Easter. President, Marie
Bolton
New Millennium Quilters’ Guild Newsletter – MARCH 2016
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20153, Hanover, ON N4N 3T1
Email Address: [email protected]
Website Address:
https://newmillenniumquiltersguild.wordpress.com
RAFFLE QUILT WORKSHOPS
In April we will begin our workshops to assemble the raffle
quilt for the 2018 quilt show. The dates that we have reserved are:
Saturday, April 23; Wednesday, April 27; Thursday, April 28 and
Wednesday, May 4. It is our hope, that with enough participation,
we will be able to make this quilt in four days or less. We are
really hoping that everyone will participate. If you have never
paper pieced or you are unsure of how it is done this is a great
opportunity to learn a new skill or if you really dislike paper
piecing there are other tasks that will require your talents. At
the beginning of each session Marilyn Brocklebank will be
presenting a paper piecing tutorial for the beginners or just a
refresher for those with experience. In order to get an idea of how
many members we can expect at each session we will be circulating a
signup sheet at the March 15th guild meeting.
Together we will make a beautiful quilt. Helen Meyer
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PROGRAM & COURSES FOR 2016
MONDAY MARCH 14 We welcome Hilda Wales from Sanity Hill Quilts
who will be joining us for our meeting. She will be setting up her
vendor tables mid afternoon, so come early, shop and visit. She
accepts cash or cheque only. Make a list so you won't forget that
item you ran out of yesterday. She will be sharpening blades. She
offers this service for $1 per blade, proceeds to charity. She may
also share some pattern ideas with us too. Pat Golem will be doing
a demo on the Mirror Mirror Star Block for anyone needing help and
for those who were not at the February meeting. If you were not at
the February meeting or did not pick up a block kit from Karen,
please do so. For those who picked up a block last month and have
it finished, please remember to bring it back. Karen Ruetz will be
collecting these at the back table.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Back to our regular Tuesday meeting date!
Leianne McCallum from Quilters Cupboard in Uxbridge is our evening
speaker. She will also have a trunk show with quilts of course, and
no doubt lots of great tips and ideas to share.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star class with Leianne.
$35. Samples are at the program table. The cost of the ruler is
around $40 but, the pattern for all sizes of the star are on the
packaging, therefore, no additional pattern to purchase. THERE ARE
SOME SPACES LEFT. Please add your name if you are interested in
this class. Shoreline Quilts, Port Elgin has Rapid Fire Lemoyne
Star rulers in stock if you would like one. SATURDAY MAY 14 We have
a list of ladies who are interested in a machine quilting class on
May 14 who put their name on the list some time ago. Please speak
to one of us at the program table to confirm. Judy Williams, our
instructor, has confirmed that she is available for that date. We
will provide a list of requirements asap. Only 3 spaces left. Cost
$35 TUESDAY MAY 17 We will have a speaker from Quilts of Valour.
More details to follow.
WEDNESDAY MAY 18 Machine Quilting with Judy Williams - this
class is full.
JUNE 21 End of year meeting and pot luck dinner, details to
follow As a general rule, please pay for your class when you
register. Cheques accepted.
PATTERN FOR FOLD'N STITCH WREATH PATTERN
Here is the address to order the pattern for the Fold'n Stitch
Wreath I showed at the last meeting in case anyone
is interested. WWW CLOTHESLINE QUILTS AND HANDIWORK . COM This
is a Canadian Company from
Fort McMurray. To complete the pattern you will also need Bosal
495S In-R-Form Single Sided Fusible Foam
(also available at the address above)
Marion Brown
COMMUNITY OUTREACH REPORT Requests for comfort quilts are to be
made to Pat Golem at 519-506-2434 or at [email protected]. This month
six
comfort quilts given out – 2 for men and 3 for ladies and 1
child's. Pat attended the Optimist Auction on March 6.
The quilt that the guild donated to the Optimists was auctioned
for $625. These funds will be used to help the
families of children undergoing cancer treatments.
mailto:[email protected]
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Mirror Mirror Star Block
Pat will be set up at the March meeting to help anyone with this
block – those who need further explanation and
those who were not at February meeting. She will also accept the
blocks that are finished.
Completing Outreach Quilts
Outreach has a few quilts available if anyone wishes to hand
quilt them. During one of the spring afternoon work
sessions, outreach will have a quilt set up to be tied. Those
wanting to learn this technique are encouraged to
attend. Also, in May the Program Committee has booked Judy
Williams to teach Machine Quilting on your home
machine. Outreach has comfort quilts to complete so this is an
excellent opportunity to put the skills learned in
her class into practice. Simple machine quilting is all that is
necessary for outreach quilts.
Monday Workshop -March 14, 2016
At 1:00 pm outreach will be working on unfinished tops that need
sashing, borders, etc to be completed. String
quilt blocks need to be assembled into tops. As always, outreach
will give instructions on the making the sinful
comfort quilt during the afternoon. Bring your sewing machine
and supplies.
MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2016 (Nina McTeer) President, Marie called
the meeting to order. She welcomed two visitors - Barb - Karen
Schnurr’s cousin (she won our raffle quilt at our quilt show), and
Jenny Iserman, our quest speaker. Minutes of the last meeting, as
circulated, in the January newsletter. Moved by Cheryl Russwurm and
seconded by Kathy Bailey. CARRIED TREASURER’S REPORT: as circulated
in the January newsletter. Moved by Dianne Gullet, and seconded by
Jeanne Kucan. CARRIED CHALLANGES - Marion Brown and Marlene Budd
COURSES - Signup sheets and projects are ready to go. OUTREACH -
“Mirror Mirror Star Block” how to do ½ inch and ¼ inch triangle. We
were divided into four groups. There were four stations. Demos were
given by Marilyn Grubb, Pat Golem, Jeanne Kucan, Kathy Bailey and
Karen Ruetz. RETREAT - Tonie Botting - Those signed up to go, can
pay a deposit tonight. There is a waiting list. PROGRAM - Evelyn B.
- Evelyn outlined all the upcoming classes and workshops for the
next couple of months. GUEST SPEAKER - Jenny Iserman, introduced by
Evelyn, with her quilt collection “After the Wedding” Jenny has
made five quilts with the assistance of a grant from the Canadian
Government . Each quilt deals with abuse against women. She
discussed with us her reasons for doing Such a project and the
process by which she did it. Her quilts have been displayed in
numerous shows and Art Galleries around the province. President,
Marie thanked her for her interesting talk. SHOW AND SHARE - 11
members displayed their wares. MONTHLY DRAW - Linda Deyarmond NAME
TAG - Marlene Budd SNOW DYING - Today's workshop led by Tonie B.
were put on display. FYI - MARCH MEETING WILL BE HELD ON “MONDAY,
MARCH 14” EXECUTIVE MEETING MARCH 21.
UPCOMING EVENTS March 3 to July 3. McDougall Cottage Cambridge
2016- The Myth
and Majesty of Scotland, Wee Quilt Challenge
www.mcdougallcottage.com
April 15-16, 2016 Quilt Show at Meaford United Church
April 16-17, 2016 Sunshine Quilt Show Orillia, Orillia Quilters
Guild 705-259-0854, www.orilliaquiltersguild.com.
April 21-23, 2016 Piecemakers 2016 Quilt Show, Pyramid Centre St
Marys. Huron Perth and Stonetowne Quilt Guilds
www.huronperthquiltersguild.com
April 29-May 1. 2016 Quilted Expressions, Oakville 905-825-4155,
www.oakvillequiltersguild.ca
May 27-28 D.O.T.S Dunville’s Own Tiny Stichers Quilt Show with
featured artist Jennifer Houdlen
[email protected]
June 15-18, 2016 Quilt Canada, International Centre Toronto
https://www.canadianquilter.com/
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QUILT SHOW - MAKING MEMORIES - JUNE 1 & 2, 2018
WE NEED YOU!!! Lots of planning to do and would like to get
started as soon as possible but we need you to help make
it a wonderful memory. Where can you help? Place to have the
meeting has to be decided on yet. Please email
[email protected] Thanks for helping. Donna Watke
Co-Chair Donna Watke and ???
Secretary
Treasurer Glenna Hibberd
Advertising/Promotions
Vendors Two People
Registration Marg Cale
Food Booth One as Chair (or if want a Co-Chair) then a
committee
Boutique One as Chair (or if want a Co-Chair) then a
committee
Tonnie Table One as Chair (or if want a Co-Chair) then a
committee
Door
White Glove
Display
Security
Booking Speaker
Tickets for Quilt -
Raffle Quilt Marilyn Brocklebank & Helen Meyer
The New Millennium Quilters' Guild wish to offer their sincerest
sympathy
to Pauline Cuneo and Joan Ernewein on the passing of their
Sister,
Annabelle Agnes Wilhelm
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Hours - 9 AM - 5 PM - Monday, Thursday, Friday
& Saturday or by chance/appointment
March 18th – 10% off ANY fabric with ‘flowers’
Month of March all $9.00 fabric is on sale for $8.00
