A newslet ter o f the Pine Tree Qui l t Gui ld of Nevada County, having taken root in the fabric o f
the Grass Val ley community since 1984 . Publ ished monthly except August .
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The Pine Needle Press Volume 30, Issue 1 Pine Tree Qui l t Gui ld January 2013
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Greetings and Happy New Year to All! I always enjoy this time of year, after the busy rush of the holi-
days, to take stock of things, clean out, re-organize , and spend some quality quilting time. I have an idea for
my Challenge Quilt, and now some time to work on it! Plans are well underway for our March Guild Mixer,
to be held in conjunction with the Quilt Challenge. It should be a fun and enjoyable evening for everyone,
with food, games, prizes, and of course, beautiful quilts! I am also looking down the road, just a bit, towards
our spring Quilt Show. Have you decided on your entries, yet?
As your new President, I look forward to an exciting year of friendship, meaningful projects, and great
learning opportunities. In a nutshell, that is what the Guild means to me. Quilters seem to have a unique
bond that surpasses that of the usual organization. Let’s build on that together. Please feel free to contact me
at any time with your ideas, suggestions, and concerns, or just to say hello.
See you on January 8,
~ Joan Mosley
���� January President ’s Message ����
2012 Affiliates 17 Library News 2
2013 Officers and Board Members 18 Meeting Date Change 2
2013 Opportunity Quilt 5 Membership 3
2013 Program Schedule 6 Mystery Quilt 5
Anniversaries 4 Patchwork Star 12
Birthdays 15 Presidents Message 1
Board Meeting Minutes 7 Programs 6
Community Service 3 Quilt Show News 11
For Sale 4 Quilt Show Theme 16
General Meeting Minutes 13 Quilt Shows and Events 15
Guild Challenge 5 Save the Date 11
Guild Meeting Dates 2 Share and Care 3
Holiday Challenge 3 Treasure Table 15
Host a Guest Speaker 6 Treasurer Report 4
Junior Quilters 15
Gui ld Meet ing Dates — January 2013
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Meeting Location Day of the Month and Time January
General Meeting Grass Valley Charter School, 225 S Auburn St 1st Tuesday at 6:30 pm 8
Speaker Workshop Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV Wednesday after General Meeting 9
PTQG Board Meeting Eskaton Village, 49er Room, Grass Valley 2nd Thursday at 7 pm 10
Newsletter Deadline [email protected] 5 pm Saturday after Board meeting 12
Junior Quilters Salvation Army, Alta Street, GV 2nd Saturday at 10:30 am 12
Community Service Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV 3rd Thursday at 9:30 am 17
Drop-In ‘n Quilt Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV 3rd Thursday at 9:30 am 17
Skill Building Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV 3rd Thursday at 12:00 pm 17
Home Workshop Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV 3rd Thursday at 10 am 17
Quilt Show Committee Eskaton Village, 49er Room, Grass Valley 3rd Tuesday at 7 pm 15
Librar y New s
I have some sad news to report this month. Due to the recent heavy rains, our library lost many books.
The school basement was flooded, and many of the books we store there were under water. We lost about 5
crates of books. We have been advised to leave the books where they are until we determine if they will be
covered under the schools insurance. So there will be no official library at the January meeting.
However, Molly and I will be at the library table so please bring any books you want to return so they'll
be available for others to borrow.
Of course, we will gladly accept donations!
Also, since we'll be buying new books, this is your chance to let us know what you want! Applique?
Scrap? Traditional? We'll be asking for your input, so come see us at the library table!
~ Molly Cook and Miladie Thompson, Librarians
* * MEETING DATE CHANGE **
The January meeting, originally scheduled for Jan. 1 (New Years' Day) will be held on Tuesday,
January 8th at Grass Valley Charter School (formerly Hennessey School) at 6:30.
Share and Care
Do you know someone in the Guild who is
under the weather and can use some cheering?
Whether it is illness, surgery, or loss of a loved
one, please let me know so an appropriate card
can be sent.
Thank you!
~ Anne Wilson, Share and Care Chairperson
[email protected] or 274-1290
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Membership 2013
YOUR DUES ARE DUE!
Pay before January 15th to be included in the
2013 roster!
Membership forms have been sent to your email
address, are available on the website and at the
January meeting!
~ Ardy Tobin, Computer Records
~ Carol Gates, Membership
Communi t y Services
I am pleased to report the grand totals for 2012 were exceptional! The efforts of those that participated
throughout the year enabled us to provide 465 quilts, 221 Christmas stockings, 37 wall hangings, and 10 pil-
lowcases. These items will provide warmth and comfort for many of our fellow community residents. A spe-
cial thank you to the Golden Girls mini group for donating the remaining gifts and candies from the Christ-
mas party. These were given to the service agencies along with the quilts. I appreciate the generosity and
energy of all those who contributed to make this possible.
Community Services and Drop In and Sew will resume on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Please join us to
help with Community Services, work on your own project, or attend Skill Building with Lorna Tiller or
Home Workshop with Sue Robinson. I have experienced a lot of fun, laughter, and new friendships since
becoming involved. And cookies and chocolate are there to provide energy! Hope to see you there in the
new year.
~ Marjorie McConnell
Hol ida y Chal lenge
Well, another Holiday Challenge has wrapped up, and as usual, the ladies did an outstanding job! We
will be sharing the quilts at the January meeting. If you would like to participate in the 2013 Holiday Chal-
lenge, we will be exchanging fabrics at the February meeting. Come and join us! It's fun, and easier than you
think!
Call me if you have any questions or concerns.
~ Frances O'Brien, 273-1972
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Treasurer ’s Report
�Weaving loom. Make offer.
~ Call Em Sun, 274-1174, or email momand-
�Little Gracie quilting frame and sewing ma-
chine
Hardley used - $1200
~ Call Carol Morrow, 272-8427
� Please let the newsletter editor know when
your item sells. Thank you.
Checking Account:
Beginning Balance as of Nov 1, 2012 $ 15,019.52
Deposits 3,017.50
Checks Written (1,361.02)
Ending Balance as of Nov 30, 2012 $ 16,676.00
Passbook Savings:
Beginning Balance as of Nov 1, 2012 $ 30,374.12
Interest Oct & Nov 8.41
Checking Balance as of Nov 30, 2012 $ 16,676.00
Balance on Hand Nov 31, 2012 $ 47,058.53
Anniversar ies
1 Christina & Randy Brodie
3 Ann & Stan Sanderson
7 Trudie & Rod Ferreira
8 Anita & David Dall
28 Elinor & Patrick Campbell
30 Joan & Jim Dyer
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2013 OPPORTUNITY QUILT
Sales are nice and brisk and so is the weather at Cornish Christmas! Lorna and I have been donning our Cornish
Ladies' attire, and we are having fun selling Opportunity Quilt tickets and our members' Homemade Items. Lorna is
the #1 ticket seller! Our homemade items have enjoyed a very nice and steady sale as well. Thank you to Mary Ross,
who came out on the night after Thanksgiving, to help me sell tickets. We would also like to thank Phyllis Brodie, Judy
Hamilton, and Janene Powell, for bundling up and coming out to help us sell tickets on December 14. Lorna and I are
looking forward to reporting to you at the January meeting, on just how well we did at Cornish Christmas. We are ex-
cited to be back in business at the January 8th meeting, and we look forward to seeing you all then. Please remember
to pick up your Opportunity Quilt tickets if you haven't already done so, and we thank you for your support.
~ Kris Cook and Lorna Tiller
2013 Opportunity Quilt Chairs
Gui ld Chal lenge
Have you recovered from the Holiday Season? Have you used your new sewing machine or fabric? Is
your Guild Challenge started or maybe even finished? I hope you answered yes to all of the above. Now that
the holidays are over and the weather outside is reminding us that inside sewing is the place to be, let’s get
our Guild Challenge quilts done for the March Guild meeting.
I have heard rumors about some pretty amazing combinations and am looking forward to seeing what
you all have come up with for your personal quilts. Are there really Silver Petunias or Mello Yellow Subma-
rines? It really is all about you so enjoy making it and showing it to all of us. Any questions, please call Lois
at 530-432-9423 or 530-205-6215.
~ Lois Hodges , 432-9423
M yster y Qui l t
MYSTERY! MYSTERY! MYSTERY!
Signups for the Mystery quilt will be starting in January! The cost to join is $5.50, and we will be starting
in March. Don't miss out on the fun!
Call me if you have any questions!
~ Frances O'Brien, 273-1972
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PINE TREE QUILT GUILD
2013 PROGR AM SCHEDULE
January 8 Merle Axelrad (www.axelradart.com)
February 5 Roxanne Langan (www.roxannesribbonry.com)
February 6 Workshop: Scissor Sheath
March See Lois Hodges: Guild Challenge
April 2 Sharon Alves
April 3 Workshop: Fractured Piece
May 7 Susan Else (www.susanelse.com)
May 8 Workshop: 3-D Adventures in the Garden
June 4 Bobbi Finley (bobbifinleytilequilts.blogspot.com)
June 5 Workshop: Making a Tile Quilt Block
September 3 Marjorie Johnson (www.marjoriefiberart.com)
September 4 Workshop: Story Telling Landscape
October 1 Karen Boutte (www.quiltdiva.com)
October 2 Workshop: Puzzle Portrait
November 5 Thom Atkins (www.thomatkins.com)
November 6 Workshop: Beads II, Borders and Bezels
~Lynda Lasich, Program Chair
Programs
Merle Axelrad is our guest speaker for January 8.
Merle lives in Sacramento and has many commis-
sions on exhibit in various commercial and corpo-
rate buildings, including City Hall, Kaiser Perma-
nente, California Rice Commission, Ritz Carltan and
in other private collections. To see more of her work
go to www.AxxelradArt.com.
~ Lynda Lasich
Host a Guest Speaker
If you would like to receive a free speaker
workshop coupon by hosting a guest speaker dur-
ing their stay in our community, please let me
know. The first visiting quilter in need of a host
home is Susan Else who will be here on May 7
with her quilted sculptures.
~ Lynda
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Pine Tree Qui l t Gui ld
December 13, 2012
Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order by President Kris Cook at 7:00 P.M.
Members present: Anita Dall, Kris Cook, Anne Marie Curtis, Joan Mosley Cathy Stone, Melissa
McGinnis, Janene Powell, Diane Klose, Ardy Tobin, Karle deProsse, Sharon Cook, Miladie Thompson, Lorna
Tiller, Clairie Carter, Lois Hodges, Frances O’Brien, Rose Thompson, Loretta White, Marjorie McConnell,
Carol Gates, Judy Johnston, Carol Riddles, and Robin Petersen.
Minutes: The November 2012 Board Meeting Minutes were read. A motion to accept the Minutes of
November 2012 as written was made by Cathy Stone and seconded by Lorna Tiller to accept the minutes as
written was made and voted upon. The motion was carried
Treasurer’s Reports .The October 2012 Treasurer’s report was reviewed. A motion to accept the Treas-
urer’s October Report was made by Cathy Stone, and seconded by Lois Hodges to accept the Report as pre-
sented. The motion was voted upon and passed by the Board membership. The November 2012 Treasurer’s
report was reviewed. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made by Lois Hodges to accept the Re-
port as corrected, and seconded by Cathy Stone. A vote was taken and the Motion to accept the Report as
corrected was passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Carol Phillips Memorial Kris Cook advised that the Carol Phillips Memorial Scholarship was well
received by the General Membership. Frances O’Brian reported that when Ralph Phillips was told of the
scholarship, he was very, very moved. Frances also reported that Ralph was invited to the Holiday Chal-
lenge unveiling, and was thanked by Ralph because he saw a side of Carol he never knew, even after 50 years
of marriage.
Policies & Procedures Update Sharon Cook will provide Joan Mosley with a list.
Hall of Honor Sharon Cook will provide Joan Mosley with the paperwork associated with the Hall of
Honor nominees.
Grass Valley Charter School Flood Kris Cook reports that the basement of the Charter School was
flooded in the last storm, and that numerous books in our Library were destroyed. Will it be an insurance
claim for the School, the Guild, or? Cathy suggested we ask around the membership to see if anyone has du-
plicates they wish to donate. All are concerned about mold on the remainder of the books, as this could be a
safety/health issue for all. Kris and Joan will be looking into this situation.
CHANGE IN EXECUTIVE BOARD
Kris Cook announced that Sharon Cook will be moving to New Mexico due to family matters, so we
will need to fill the office. A discussion ensued, and according to our By-Laws, Joan Mosley accepted the
Presidency. Joan was asked if she had someone in mind for Vice President, and Joan replied yes, Barbara Ce-
resa. A vote was taken by the executive board and the entire board, and Barbara Ceresa was selected as the
new incoming Vice President.
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Board Meeting Minutes
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Pine Tree Quilt Guild 2013 Executive Board shall consist of:
Joan Mosley – President
Barbara Ceresa – Vice President
Judy Johnston – Treasurer
Anne Marie Curtis – Secretary
By copy of these minutes to the Bank, the above-named individuals shall be the new signees for the
Bank Accounts. All other signers shall be removed.
Ardy will send an e-mail blast to the membership regarding the change of Executive Board Member-
ship.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Kris Cook again reminded all Committee Chairs to update their binders, and give them to the incom-
ing Committee Chairs.
Equipment – Carol Riddles said all was okay.
Community Service – Marjorie McConnell reports that all quilts and items were sized, sorted and dis-
tributed. There were 358 quilts, 220 stockings, and numerous walker bags. Marjorie requested that the siz-
ing and descriptions of each item be done ahead of the day of distribution, making the actual distribution go
more smoothly and take less time. Marjorie advises that the Phillips Estate Sale will be held in March, exact
date to be announced. Marjorie does not want the Phillips Estate checks to be made out to her. She sug-
gested that the checks can be made to the charity of your choice. There will be no Community Service in De-
cember, with the next meeting to be held in January.
Mystery Gifts Loretta White will not be continuing. Robin Peterson will need a new Partner.
Holiday Party Rose Thompson reports her mini group members all worked hard and had fun putting
the program together. Judy Hamilton volunteered to Chair the party for 2013. Rose has left over items which
can be used next year; if Judy doesn’t want them, they can be put in storage, or donated to Community Ser-
vice, or local schools.
Guild Challenge Lois Hodges reports ladies are all working on their challenge.
Skill Building – Lorna Tiller reports that interest in Skill Building is still somewhat slow, but that she
will continue to offer her services for 2013. Should she take a different approach? Give her some hints.
Library Miladie Thompson reports that she will not be continuing on next year, but Molly cook will.
What to do about the book loss? She will try to write a report on exactly which books were lost; all board
members are concerned about the mold in all books. Cathy Stone says that she feels the library needs to be
updated with newer books. Discussion regarding this entire subject was tabled until January.
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Board Meeting Minutes
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Speaker Workshop – Judy Vaughn will be the new Chairman for this position.
Holiday Challenge Frances O’Brien reports the challenge was GREAT!!! The quilts will be revealed
to the entire membership in January, with the new challenge fabric exchanged in February.
Membership Carol Gates we have a little over 100 membership forms/money turned in to date. A
reminder will again be placed in the Newsletter regarding the membership fees/forms deadline of January
15, to be included in the Roster.
Treasurer Judy Johnston reminds everyone to have their expenses turned in immediately.
Finance Karle deProsse reports that the Quilt Show audit is done. There have been some procedures
which were changed to ensure a smooth report. Karle also reports that a letter from the State of California,
Department of Justice was received advising PTQG some forms must be filed by 12/31/12. Karle said these
forms had already been sent to the State of California, but that she would contact the State and re-submit the
required forms.
Computer Records Ardy Tobin reports she can send an e-mail blast regarding anything to the mem-
bership, just let her know. She will be sending out an e-mail blast regarding membership forms this coming
weekend.
Newsletter – Diane Klose reports that Sue Miller will be taking over in January, so send the December
articles to Diane. Sue reports she has a MAC, and must get a new program, she will take this up with the
Board in January.
Home Workshops Sue Robertson has nothing to report at this time. Still working on classes.
Treasurer Table Janene Powell has nothing to report at this time.
Jr. Quilters Diane Rockwell was not present, but submitted the following report:
We had a yummy potluck Holiday Party and a silly white elephant gift exchange. Attendance was
almost 100%, with grandmothers, moms, and visitors present. All of the kids were working very hard to fin-
ish their snowmen wall hangings. Mary Levy has graciously offered to teach the kids her famous “pot
holder” quilt, starting in January. Mary came by to explain the homework they need to do for the January
meeting. A fun productive meeting was had by all.
Quilt Show Carol Riddles reports that almost all committees chair positions have been filled. Diane
Klose has volunteered to chair baskets, which will be put together by mini groups, and donations by other
individuals will be accepted.
Opportunity Quilt Kris Cook said she was at the 2nd Cornish Christmas. A little over $4,100 has been
collected for the opportunity quilt. The handmade items were a BIG hit. Should be give the money made
from these items to the library? Any left-over handmade items should be stored, and perhaps used again
next year.
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Board Meeting Minutes
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Eskaton Kris Cook reported that Eskaton has adopted the policy of locking the front gate after 5:00
p.m. So, the Guild needs to check with Eskaton on how our members will enter the facility for our meetings.
PTQG President Items Kris Cook handed Joan Mosley the following items:
Post Office Box Key
Chairmen Binders she has in her possession
Gavel and sounding block
Guild Banner
Kris Cook thanked all Committee Chairs for their support in 2012 and handed out thank you gifts.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Anita Dall, Secretary
Save the Date
Friday, March 8 is Sale Day! Carol Phillips extensive stash
- fabrics, books, weaving and knitting yarns, and related
equipment will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go
to local charities at the Phillips family request. Sale will be
held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 9:00 - 2:00. Carol
would want you to share in this opportunity to enhance your
stash with hers.
~ Marjorie McConnell
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Qui l t Show News
A lot of time has gone into PR work for the quilt show in the last couple of months. I traveled out of the
area to three different quilt shows to meet with the chairman of the shows to introduce myself to them and
exchange ideas. It was quite fun. While there I looked up the venders who have received applications from
us but hadn't responded yet. They were enthusiastic and expressed continued interest in being in our show. I
hope I lit a little fire under them to get those apps. mailed in. About a dozen applications were passed out to
'new to us' applicants and two of them filled out the forms and gave me their checks right on the spot. I felt
so accomplished.
I have visited a few Mini groups in order to solicit ideas, suggestions and help for the quilt show. I was
received with warmth and gracious hospitality. We had constructive conversations, I saw some wonderful
old and new quilts and had some yummy food. It was well worth the effort.
Diane Klose has agreed to co-ordinate the basket committee. Just as a reminder, we will be asking mini
groups and interested individuals to create baskets and bring them to the fairgrounds the day of set-up. This
will be a much less time intensive and burdensome job as in years past. Clearly there will be fewer bas-
kets...we're hoping for a least 12 to 15 contributions.
We still need a coordinator for equipment.
Hope you all are getting some great ideas for "THE FABRIC OF SPACE" challenge. I love the concept and
shopping for cosmic fabrics
Happy Holidays & Have A Great 2013
~ Carol Riddles, Quilt Show Chair , 478-1906
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DeeDee Brow nel l , Patchw ork Star for Januar y, 2013
Enter two playful kittens: 2-1/2 year old Willie
and 6 month old Poppy, frolicking with myriad toys,
darting under the couch and showing off their color-
ful tabby markings. Recently rescued from Animal
Save, DeeDee eagerly devotes attention to their carnal
needs and silly escapades. Stepping past a fluffy fab-
ric mouse and other feline necessities, I realize
DeeDee’s exceptional penchant for museum-quality
artifacts. Having a poet’s eye for detail, DeeDee play-
fully quizzed me about a special photo: “Can you
guess who this is?” Pointing to a well-dressed
woman (circa 1967) with an 8-year old pony-tailed
girl, she affirmed her serendipitous meeting with
Shirley Temple, a then-candidate for congress!
DeeDee admitted, “I was petrified!”
Gracing an entire living room wall was an extensive sepia-toned photographic display of Aunt Lydia’s
personage endearingly referred to as Tootsie”, amidst the rubble of San Francisco’s 1906 earthquake. Her
aunt’s destroyed home had been on the corner of Union and Polk Streets. DeeDee proferred an inscribed gold
nugget pendant commemorating her aunt’s home there.
DeeDee’s home was brimming with vintage ephemera such as Grandpa’s framed receipt for a brand new
Buick for $4,675.00 in Aril of 1963. Ornate mirrors, credenzas, shelves and cabinets reflected her impeccable
taste with the authenticity of antiquity. Unsurprisingly, DeeDee had once worked in the antique business.
Philanthropic pursuits have always captured DeeDee’s time and interest. To date, she has logged 95f
“walker bags”, designed to assist those with minimal mobility to carry their belongings. Drop-In and Quilt is
her favorite Guild activity. Devoted and steadfast, DeeDee remarked eagerly: “This binder has all my pat-
terns, lending a meticulous road map for precise instructions. She has mastered 30 of Pat Fryer’s patterns,
utilizing pre-cut kits for quick results. She has volunteered to make pillow cases for Kare Crisis Nursery,
helping families with small children navigate emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
As Willie and Poppy continued to scamper and explore, we also continued to accommodate their playful
prying and intrusions. DeeDee’s stash closet revealed a handy assortment of compatible collections. With a
sewing business offering alternations, repairs, miscellaneous projects and sewing lessons, DeeDee is compe-
tent and focused. She has even given beginning lessons in her home for two 12-year old girls. If a student
does not have a machine to bring, she will provide one. J Selling totes and purses at the Farmer’s Market at
Sierra Presbyterian Church has been a welcome summertime boost. Her repertoire of vegetable and lady bug
offerings is enviable. You’ll definitely want one for a stocking stuffer must! Well, gosh, they are the cat’s paja-
mas! Willie and Poppy insist!
~ Jeanie Ferguson, Patchwork Star Reporter
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Pine Tree Qui l t Gui ld
December 4, 2012
General Meeting Minutes
President, Kris Cook is called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Kris thanked Rose Thompson for the exquisite job done and invited the membership to line up for the
potluck.
Announcements
Marjorie McConnell announced that she will be holding an estate sale of Carol Phillips sewing items and
is in the process of sorting through her things. Some of the items and books will be given to the Treasure Ta-
ble in January. The exact date of the estate sale will be announced later.
Kris advises that the PTQG’s next meeting will be held on JANUARY 8, 2013; not JANUARY 1, 2013, as
this is a holiday.
Kris also advises that at the PTQG board meeting in November, a discussion was had to honor Carol Phil-
lips we should name one of the scholarships in her honor. A vote was taken and the Guild named one of our
scholarships the CAROL PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.
Kris thanked Kate Grant for arranging and handling the parking in the back lot at Grass Valley Charter
School.
Lynda Lasich announced she had graduated from the Quilt Judging Academy, and was now a bona fide
judge.
Frances O’Brien reported that the Guild’s next Mystery Quilt will be that of Debbie Caffrey. The cost to
each participant will be $5.50, and will consist of four (4) fabrics. The rating will be from confident beginner
to expert.
Carol Gates reported there were 86 members, 2 new members, and 1 guest in attendance.
Carol Riddles advised that Diane Klose has accepted the position of Baskets Chairman for Quilt Show.
The theme for props will be “Fabric of Space.” There will be no Quilt Show meeting in December.
Lorna Straka and Kris Cook reported $3,715 has been made for the Opportunity Quilt. At Cornish Christ-
mas, $123.00 in hand-made items was taken in.
Show and Tell
The following ladies shared their work with us: Joy Wagener, Jeanne Ferguson, Sandra Bruce, Robin Pe-
tersen, Molly, Heidi, and Naomi Cook, Karla Rogers, and Cheryl Klein.
It was announced that distribution for the Community Service items will be on Thursday, December 6th @
the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Carol Gates took over as Mistress of Ceremonies.
SING ALONG – Accompanied by Patsy Hannebrink on the accordion and Ben Hannebrink on guitar.
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December 4, 2012
General Meeting Minutes
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Carol instructed all members present to open the “presents” at their dinner place. Those with Silver Bells
in their packages will be the winners for the wonderful center pieces. Carol thanked the “Golden Girls” mini
group for all their hard work.
On tables in the center of the room, there were two tables. Each of these tables contained items. Members
were to “guess” how many, how much, etc., with the guess closest to the correct number being the winner.
We had: How many bells in the bucket, correct number was 130, and the present was won by Marjorie
McConnell. How many pins in the jar, correct number was 1,025, and the present was won by Anne Marie
Curtis. How many foam balls in the jar, correct number was 234, and the present was won by Molly Cook.
How many feet of tinsel in the bag, correct number was 25 feet, and the present was won by Marcia Lyon.
The music game was played with door prizes being passed around each table. When the music stopped,
the person in possession of the gift was the winner.
Rose Thompson thanked the Golden Girls for all their help and read a poem: Anybody, Somebody, and
Everybody, And Nobody.
The door prizes were won by: Sue Miller, Heidi Cook, Linda Reeve, Patsy Hannebrink, Ruth Alice Mis-
chke, Deidre Campbell, and Ginny Peterson.
Kris introduced the 2013 Executive Board Members, and reminded all 2012 and 2013 Board Members
about the Board Meeting on December 13 at Eskaton.
Have your Newsletter Article to Diane no later than December 15th;
Board Meeting – December 13, 2012, 7:00 p.m. @ Eskaton;
Quilt Show Meeting January, 7:00 p.m. @ Eskaton and
Next General Meeting –January 8, 2013, 6:30 p.m. @ Grass Valley Charter.
Meeting was adjourned.
A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!!!!!!!!!
Minutes respectfully submitted by Anita Dall, Secretary
November 17—February 26, 2013, East Bay Modern Quilt Guild “Modern Stitch” Group Show, Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont.
January 19-20, 2013, Country Crossroads Quilters present Heart of the Valley Quilt Show 2013, Modesto Centre Plaza, 10th & K Street, Modesto
January 24-27, 2013, Road to California, Ontario Convention Cen-ter, 2000 Convention Center Way, Ontario
For other quilt shows & events check out Northern California Quilt Council’s event calendar at ww.ncqc.net and click on Calendar
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Treasure Table
The January Treasure Table will be dedicated to Carol
Phillips extensive magazine collection. All of her quilting re-
lated magazines will be available to enhance your collection.
Five magazines for $1.00 or $.25 each. Proceeds will go to lo-
cal charities at the Phillips family request.
~ Marjorie McConnell
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Bir thda y’s
January ...a good time to join Jr Quilters!
At our January meeting our own guild member,
Mary Levy is going to be sharing her expertise with the
kids....teaching them her famous Pot Holder Quilt!
The Jrs. had a really fun potluck holiday party com-
plete with a silly white elephant gift exchange.
They also worked hard to finish their clever, fun
snowmen wall hangings
~ Dianne Rockwell
1 Susie Ernst
1 Judy Speller
2 Ruby Foster
2 Carol Vierra
2 Joyce Yaksick
4 Joan Hartung
4 Norma Keeley
6 Clairie Carter
11 Melida Hoch
12 Julie Smith
12 Karen Welling
15 Carole Hribal
16 Carolyn Christiansen
17 Sharon Cook
21 Robin Petersen
22 Beverly Meritt
24 Rita Kahil
24 Cathy Stone
25 Neova Barnes
27 Melissa Adams
27 Gloria Smith
28 Paula Kehoe
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PTQG 2013 Gui ld Show Theme: “The Fabr ic of Space”
“THE FUTURE ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE.” Arthur C. Clarke
“THE FUTURE IS TODAY! WORRY ABOUT IT TOMMOR!”
For centuries mankind has explored “time” outside of here and now. Aztecs and Egyptians were fasci-
nated by the stars. Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks are filled scientific illusion. Charles Darwin thought about
the extent of evolution. H.G. Wells popularized the theory with “The Time Machine”. Edgar Allen Poe and
Jules Verne wrote literary fantasies of adventurous images of the future. Sigmund Freud’s studies concen-
trated on dimensions of the human mind and drams. 1950s science fiction films drew on Freud’s writings in
“The Forbidden Planet,” monsters from the Id. Americans are forward looking people. We have visions of the
future as seen in our films and TV series. We love technology and invention, as seen in the proliferation of
“pulp” magazines and comics of from as early as the 1940s and popularized in radio programming. Who
could forget Orson Well’s narration of “war of the Worlds”. Movies and TV shows show good and bad vi-
sions of the future, social messages encouraging reform and how we might misuse our progress. “Blade Run-
ner” shows a sobering glimpse of the metropolis of Los Angeles in a post-nuclear holocaust world enveloped
by pollution and cloning. “Mars Attacks” was a comedy. “Men in Black” comedy. “Terminator” not so comic.
The future is also reflected in design of everyday objects. In the 1950’s it was cars, hood ornament, houses,
furniture, textiles, advertisement. Several worlds fairs beginning with The Chicago Century of Progress Expo-
sition in 1933 featured streamlined design with work from Raymond Loewy and Norman Bel Geddes. Mega
structures were imagined to house frenzied over-populations in the form of huge space stations on other
planets and housing towers hundreds of stories high on earth. Films such as “Star Wars” show laser battles.
Futurist study our curiosities to predict future. Are we going to be traveling through pneumatic tubes are to
be teleported from one place to another. When will cars fly? Who would predict that the tiny radio phones on
Star Trek would be a reality today. Are we going to live like the Jetsons or Road Warrior? Even todays pass
ports have planets on their back cover.
What does your imagination hold for you and how can you put that into a quilt for everyone to marvel at
at our next quilt show? Will your quilt be the stunning art quilt that will draw in new and additional quilt
show viewers? I hope to see planets, robots, Planet of the Apes, My Favorite Martian, Mork and Mindy, The
5th Element, Third Rock from the Sun, Buck Rogers, Super Man, Avatar, Battle Star Galactia, The Twilight
Zone, Dark City, The X-Files. And planets!
I am also looking for any props that we might make into aliens for our show. I’m planning on decorating
the props with quilt blocks and fabric. Any ideas that come to mind, please see me.
Thank You
~ Janene Powell, 277-6409
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Ben Franklin Crafts
598 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
273-1348
Craig & Andrea McGovern, owners
Christine Barnes Designs
208 Hill Street, Grass Valley
273-3970
www.christinebarnes.com
Christine Barnes, owner
Creative Stitches 4 You
15629 Lorie Drive, Grass Valley
477-8858
www/longarmquilting4you.com
Sharon Cook, owner
Deby’s Sierra Sewing
245 E. Main St. Grass Valley
274-7906
Deby Hendrickson, owner
Fat Lady Singing
14392 Lake Wildwood Dr. Penn Valley
432-1646
Sally Monestier, owner
Howell’s Sewing & Vacuum
13555 Bowman Rd. Auburn
885-9624
www.howellsew.com
MaryLynn Matthews, owner
Humble Fabrics & Craft
1253 E. Main, Grass Valley
575-9338
Roxanne Page, owner
Mary Kay Designs
15320 Birch Meadows Cir. Grass Valley
272-1451 cell: 263-2820
Mary Kay Perry, owner
Precision Quiltworks
18251 Starduster Dr. Nevada City
432-9595
John & Karla Rogers, owners
Runs With Scissors Quilt Shop
7130 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights
916-772-2500
www.runswithscissorsquiltshop.com
Marie Duncan, owner
Sandra Bruce Creative Long-Arm Quilting
116 W. Main St. 5B, Grass Valley
210-9748 or 477-1909
www.sandrabruce.com/quilting
Sandra Bruce, owner
Sugar Pine Quilt Shop
452-A South Auburn St., Grass Valley
272-5308
www.sugarpinequiltshop.com
Bonnie Bechtol, owner
Sun Forest Quilts
13745 Sun Forest Drive, Penn Valley
432-9461
Barbara Ceresa, owner
PINE TREE QUILT GUILD AFFIL IATES 2012
Affiliates are businesses that wish to establish a relationship with our Guild members. They support us by paying
affiliate dues. Some of these businesses offer a discount upon showing your Guild membership card.
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2013 Of f icers and Board Members
President Joan Mosley 477-5117 [email protected]
Vice President Barbara Ceresa 432-9461 [email protected]
Secretary Anne Marie Curtis
Treasurer Judy Johnston 272-2603 [email protected]
Block of the Month Francis O'Brien 273-1972 [email protected]
Community Service Marjorie McConnell 265-9787 [email protected]
Computer Records Ardy Tobin 575-8433 [email protected]
Drop In & Quilt Marjorie McConnell 265-9787 [email protected]
Education Outreach Margaret Boothby 273-0186 [email protected]
Co-Chair Robin Mello 274-8558 no e-mail
Equipment Carol Riddles 478-1906 [email protected]
Finance, Budget/Audit Karle deProsse 274-1423 [email protected]
Guild Challenge Lois Hodges 432-9423 [email protected]
Historian Needed
Holiday Challenge Francis O'Brien 273-1972 [email protected]
Holiday Party Judy Hamilton 277-8818 [email protected]
Home Workshop Sue Robertson 265-0447 [email protected]
Hospitalty/Mentor Phyllis Brodie 273-0372 [email protected]
Jamboree Deirdre Campbell 477-8499 [email protected]
Co-Chair Judy Vaughn 432-9198 [email protected]
Junior Quilters Dianne Rockwell 432-9198 [email protected]
Library Molly Cook 477-1014 [email protected]
Co-Chair Miladie Thompson 265-8460 [email protected]
Meeting Set-Up Cook Family 477-1014 [email protected]
Membership Carol Gates 273-9359 [email protected]
Mini Groups Clairie Carter 271-5986 [email protected]
Mystery Gifts Robin Petersen 277-2720 [email protected]
Co-Chair Carmen Crow 273-5134 [email protected]
NCQC Lynda Lasich 477-1071 [email protected]
Co-Chair Chris Parks 432-4857 [email protected]
Newsletter Sue Miller 271-2270 [email protected]
Opportunity Quilt Lorna Straka 273-2327 [email protected]
Co-Chair Kris Cook 346-2665 [email protected]
Patchwork Star Jeanie Ferguson 272-7349 [email protected]
Picnic Nancyann Tracy 432-0539 [email protected]
2013 Officers and Board Members continued on the next page
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2013 Of f icers and Board Members (cont ’d)
Programs Lynda Lasich 477-1071 [email protected]
Co-Chair Judy Vaughn 477-2123 [email protected]
Publicity Anne Wilson 274-1290 [email protected]
Quarter Yard Club Susan DeHann 575-8704 [email protected]
Quilt Show 2013 Carol Riddles 478-1906 [email protected]
Scholarship Pat Gillings 432-8159 [email protected]
Share and Care Anne Wilson 274-1290 [email protected]
Show and Tell Joy Waggner 265-3507 [email protected]
Co-Chair Marilyn Englelking 268-9205 [email protected]
Speaker Workshops Marta Price 274-1691 [email protected]
Skill Builders Lorna Tiller 272-8910 [email protected]
Treasure Table Janene Powell 277-6409 no e-mail
Web Liaison Anita Dall 477-5724 [email protected]
Co-Chair Ardy Tobin 575-8433 [email protected]
Submit newsletter articles to:
Sue Miller, PTQG Newsletter Editor [email protected]
11255 Banner Mine Way
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-271-2270
Newsletter deadline: 5:00 p.m. the Saturday immediately following the PTQ Guild’s Board
Meeting on the second Thursday of the month.
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P.O. Box 3133, Grass Valley, CA 95945
or contact Computer Records
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Grass Valley, CA 95945
Our next meeting is January 8th at 6:30 pm
Grass Valley Charter School, 225 S. Auburn St, Grass Valley
(formally Hennessey School)
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