Kathryn’s Klips Next meeting: July 9, 2015

Location: Westover Senior Center

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Things to Bring: Place Setting

Drinks

Quilts to be displayed in area shops

and Seneca Center as part of “Quilt

Week” during Ricky Tims show.

Directions from Morgantown:

Go across Westover Bridge; bear right

onto Holland Ave. Continue to Westover

Triangle (at stop light); bear left onto

Fairmont Road. As soon as you pass

Dairy Queen (on right) turn left at light

onto Dupont Road.

from I-79:

Take Westover Exit; turn onto Fairmont

Road towards McDonald's. Continue to

KIA Auto Sales (on left); turn right at light

onto Dupont Road.

from Dupont Road:

Go approximately two tenths of a mile to

the Westover City Office building (on

right). Turn right at the sign. Senior

Center located in lower level of building.

Parking and picnic pavilion in back.

Minutes 2

What’s Happening 2-3

Ricky Tims 3

Treasurer’s Report 4

Birthdays 4

Opportunity Quilt 4

Inside this issue:

Quilt Week in Morgantown

July 13-18

The Postage Stamp ~ Country Roads Quilt Guild ~

July 2015 http://countryroadsquiltguild.org/

Kathryn’s Klips

July is here. Thus is done! Super busy month! Our guild is still working to

complete our six inch bear paw blocks to incorporate in this year's opportunity

quilt, planning to work on it Tuesday July 7. We have our picnic on July 9,

remember it starts at 6pm. Then the first ever Ricky Tim's Super Seminar our

guild is sponsoring begins on the 16th of July. Please remember to bring any

quilt you plan to have hung for the super seminar week to the picnic!

I am excited to see all of you at one or more of our quilt related fun events this

month.

Cheers,

Kathryn

Quilt Display at Downtown Shops and Seneca Center

Would you like to display one of your beautiful quilts during Quilt Week in

Morgantown July 13-18? Please bring your quilt to the Picnic on July 9th in a

pillowcase or bag. We will have a card for you to fill out. Quilts will be displayed

in the windows of the Morgantown Visitor's Center, Pathfinder, Coni & Franc,

Coombs Florist, The Arrow Gift Shop, Sew Special 2, Kuehn Sisters Jewelers,

Silver Penny, Pinocchio's, and the Seneca Center. Quilts will be displayed

from July 10th-20th. Quilts can be picked up at the Seneca Center on Monday,

July 20th between 1 and 3PM. We will have a form for you to fill out at the picnic

to be displayed with your quilt. If you can't make it to the picnic but would like to

display your quilt, please contact Franny or Laura and we will make

arrangements to pick up your quilt. It will be exciting to show off our talented

guild members' skills and handiwork when so many quilting guests will be in

town. We are also using this as an

opportunity to invite interested quilters

to join our guild. The public library is

creating a quilting book display that

week. Check it out! We will email the

guild a list of where your quilt is

displayed after July 10th.

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Minutes Of June 11, 2015 Meeting

Jane Larke, Secretary

Lu-Ann B.-W. traveled to Phoenix, AZ and

survived the 115 degree heat by visiting

three quilt shops. 35th Ave Fabric World/

Sew and Vac is a treasure trove for any-

thing quilt related and has some of the

friendliest and helpful staff I’ve met in

any quilt store in the country. Quiltz is a

small shop with a good variety of high

quality fabrics and supplies. 3 Dudes

Quilting, Inc. has a small selection of

fabrics and many patterns from local

designers; 3 Dudes offers a diversity of

classes that are posted on their website

and you may consider if you ever visit the

Phoenix area. It’s quite obvious these

owners have a great sense of humor be-

fore you ever walk into 3 Dudes Quilt-

ing – see photo.

Nancy S. was awarded an Honorable

Mention ribbon at the Culture Center in

Charleston. Carolyn G. also won Honora-

ble Mention on two quilts, one full size

quilt and one wall hanging. Congratula-

tions ladies! It’s an honor to be juried

into that show.

Terry C. won 2nd place for her wall hang-

ing at the West Virginia Quilt Festival

where she also taught a class on the

West Virginia Mosaic wall hanging that

she designed. Terry was asked to talk

about her latest story quilt, so she

learned to create a youtube video! Check

it out at https://youtu.be/SdH-lRN8Ers .

Carol S. and Linda F. traveled to the

West Virginia Quilt Festival in Summers-

ville where Linda was pleased to find she

won an Honorable Mention ribbon for her

The June meeting was held at Harner Chapel. The meeting was called to order by

Preident Kathryn G. Tracy E. introduced her guest.

Franny K. provided our monthly mini.

Officers Reports

Secretary – Report prepared by Jane L.

A correction was made to the published minutes. The picnic date was

incorrectly published as July 11th. The correct date of the picnic is July 9th. The

motion to accept as corrected was made by Lesley K. It was 2nd by Christine S.

Motion carried.

Treasurer – Report prepared by Carol S. Christine moved to accept the report. Lesley

K. made the 2nd and the motion carried.

Committee Reports

Ricky Tims seminar - We placed a ½ page ad in the WV Quilt Program at a cost of $65.

This expenditure was voted on and the motion passed. Franny updated us on the

seminar with new attendance numbers and plans. July 16th is to be “I love quilting”

day in Morgantown. Please let Franny know if you have a quilt you would like to have

displayed at a downtown store. Lesley K. moved to purchase fabric to make WV

bandannas for volunteer workers, limiting the amount of the purchase to $50. Linda F.

2nd the motion and the motion carried.

Mountaineer Week – A committee was established to work on the opportunity quilt.

Karen S. was named chairman and Linda F. volunteered to serve on it. Workshops will

be scheduled for putting the quilt together. It is hoped that as many can help as

possible. Directions for constructing the blocks were clarified. It was asked that all

blocks be turned in by the next meeting at the picnic.

Old Business

Pat Knoechel – A motion to reimburse in the amount of $42.84 for taking Pat to

dinner was made by Christine S. It was 2nd by Lesley K. The motion carried. Another

motion was made by Lesley K. to make a donation to St. Thomas á Becket in the

amount of $100 for usage of facilities for 2 years (2014 & 2015). Laura S. made the

2nd. The motion carried.

Membership cards – Additional cards were available at the meeting

Pins – Kathryn gave us an update on the pins. They have not yet been ordered, but

she will continue to work on the purchase.

New Business

Seneca Center Celebration of Quilts – The 3rd annual celebration of quilts will occur

June 12-13. There will be 20% off fabric at quilt shop during this time. There is also a

silent auction of mini quilts.

Sew Chic in Fairmont is having a 20% sale for Ricky Tims participants, July 15-19.

Proof of attendance is required (name tag, registration)

Announcements and Upcoming Events

June 21-Sept 8 – Row by row experience begins

July 22-25 Mountain Quilt Quest Shop Hop

October 30-Nov 1 WVU Mountaineer Week Quilt show.

Program

Following the meeting we participated in a fat ¼ exchange and Pat F. demonstrated

construction steps for a silverware caddy.

Refreshments followed the meeting.

What’s Happening?!

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What’s Happening?! (cont’d.)

Be inspired, laugh, learn and all with no sewing!

LA VETA, CO – Ricky Tims, international quilting celebrity and co-host of

TheQuiltShow.com, will be presenting the Ricky Tims Super Quilt Seminar at the

Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown.

It’s hard to wrap your mind around a quilting event where you sit and listen with-

out any sewing; but the truth of the matter is, you will learn more than you can

imagine.

Country Roads Quilt Guild is pleased to announce the Ricky Tims Super Quilt Sem-

inar, to be held July 16-18, 2015 at the Waterfront Place Hotel and Morgantown

Event Center. Mayor Jennifer Selin of Morgantown, West Virginia is proclaim-

ing Quilt Week in Morgantown, WV July 13-18, 2015 and Thursday, July 16 as I

Love Quilting Day! Guild members will be displaying their handmade quilts in

downtown shop windows and the public library during that week.

This two and a half day Seminar, presented by internationally renowned quilter,

Ricky Tims, with special guest, Alex Anderson, is sure to get your creative juices

flowing. Ricky will present the techniques he is best known for, including his Con-

vergence quilts, Kool Kaleidoscope, Rhapsody and Machine Quilting Overload.,

and Alex will present Scrap Quilts, Hand Quilting and more!

There is no sewing, no supply list, and you won’t be going home with a UFO.

Everyone attends all sessions.

Learn lessons suited for experienced, novice, traditional, and contemporary

quilters.

Learn simple, efficient techniques and explore the principles for successful

original designs.

The Ricky Tims Super Quilt Seminar is loaded with projects that will allow

you to try the various techniques when you get back to your sewing

studio. Prepare to have your head spinning with excitement!

Friday evening includes an evening presentation where Ricky will entertain you

with music and storytelling. Register online at www.rickytims.com.

ABOUT RICKY TIMS:

Ricky Tims is an internationally renowned quilting celebrity, award-winning quilter

and fabric designer, multi-talented and creative internet TV show co-host, enthusi-

astic and inspirational teacher, engaging motivational speaker, best-selling author

and photographer. His quilts have been displayed worldwide and are highly re-

garded as exceptional examples of contemporary quilts

with traditional appeal.

Ricky has successfully combined two artistic passions into

one very unique and interesting career. His success as a

pianist, composer and producer are equally as significant

– evident by the thousands who have heard his music and

seen him perform. His innovative and entertaining concert

presentations feature an array of instrumental music,

songs and visuals combined with Ricky’s scholarly in-

sights, wit and wisdom. For more information, vis-

it www.RickyTims.com.

What’s Happening with you? Share your experiences with others; it’s one of the reasons we’re in a group!

“Transitions” French Braid quilt. The

highlight of the show for both of them

was the Quilted as Desired display by

Mary Kerr. Vintage tops were quilted by

some of the best long arm quilters in

the business. Together they took unre-

markable vintage tops and created

something magical! In her words,

“Enjoy this unique marriage of the old

and new as lines that divide our quilt

worlds become blurred.”

Jane L. visited the “Eye on Elegance:

Early Quilts of Maryland and Virginia”

exhibit at the DAR Museum in Washing-

ton, DC. The exhibit introduces visitors

to a little known history of early Ameri-

can quilts. Curator of Costumes and

Textiles Alden O’Brien looks at quilts

and their makers from Maryland and

Virginia 1790 to 1860. The quilts,

made from the finest imported fabrics

of the time, reflect the refined taste,

style, and wealth of the women artists.

The exhibit runs until September 5. For

a sampling of the quilts, checkout their

website http://www.dar.org/museum/

exhibitions/current-exhibition.

World-Renowned Quilt Celebrity and

Inspirational Educator, Ricky Tims to present

Super Quilt Seminar in Morgantown, WV

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June 2015 Treasurer’s Report

Carol S, Treasurer

Beginning Balance $2,381.85

Income:

Interest $ .10

Mini/Tags $ 15.25

Total Income $ 15.35

$2,397.20

Expenses:

Franny K. - Ricky Tims Fliers $106.00

WV Quilters Inc. - Ricky Tims Ad 65.00

St. Thomas a Becket –

Pat Knoechel 2 years 100.00

Linda F. – newsletter 6.29

Linda F. – Opp. Quilt Inst. 13.57

Judy C. – April Newsletter 8.99

Carol S. - Pat Knoechel Dinner 42.84

Total Expenses $342.69

Ending Balance $2,054.51

Opportunity Quilt

Happy Birthday!

July

15 Jan B.

29 Amy C.

21 Sandy U.

August

9 Jyneen W.

Sew Day: July 7, 2015

Location: Harner Chapel

Time: 3:00-8:00 p.m.

We set aside this day to work on the Bear

Paw blocks for our Opportunity Quilt.

Items for the August newsletter should be forwarded to Laura S. by July 31st.

Unfinished Block

- - -1/4” seam allowance

B = Blue

Y = Yellow

Make sure point crosses at the seam line.

Finished Quilt

75x86”

If we make it 5 blocks down and across, it will measure 90 x102”.