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VFHQ News –
August 2008
Clips from Chris
Did you ever actually figure out how
much binding you really use on a quilt, not in strips but in feet? Well, I
spent a good part of my day cutting, folding and sewing binding on two quilts.
One quilt was especially BIG, and of course to make it even bigger, I decided
to do a double binding. So that makes two bindings for one “Big Quilt” and one
other for a not so big quilt. After
feeling as if I had lifted weights for hours, the first part of attaching the
binding to my quilts is complete. I must
say having had Shellie’s “Finishing with Finesse“ fresh
on my mind definitely paid off! THANK
YOU, Shellie! Her ending technique was
almost brainless, no more twisted connections.
It is so nice when we have our members teach us some of their favorite
techniques. Now I can easily miter and
finish the binding without ripping a stitch.
By the way, I used 96 feet of binding between two quilts! Happy Quilting.
- Chris
August Meeting – August 19, 2008
Liz
Hawkins of “Lizzie B Cre8ive” will present a lecture on her original designs
and quilts. Lizzie – (Liz) resides in Pennsylvania
and loves the conception and design side of LizzieB. She takes her sketchbook wherever she goes
because she never knows when a quilt might pop into her head! When she’s not sketching, she’s busy
stitching. For more information about
Lizzie B Cre8ive visit http://www.lizziebcre8ive.com/about.asp
Refreshments
Sweet Savory Drinks
Mary Plewinski Martine Green Marie
Waters
Norma Brechbiel Donna Raymond Beth Quigley
Joan Gunder Beth Quigley Ruth
Heslin
Carol Dilks Laura Chaplar Cathy
Fennell
Deadline – August 19
August 19 is the deadline for Quilt
Show entry forms. IMPORTANT: If you’re not sure if you’ll have a
potential entry done in time, submit the form anyway – it’s much easier for
the organizers to take-away than it is to add.
Please don’t wait until the last minute – if we can enter the
information gradually, it will be so much easier. Remember you can submit three (3) quilts and
all guild activity/workshop quilts.
Registration forms are on the website and if you can send them
electronically to fennell@rosemont.edu (Cathy Fennell), again it makes the
entry easier (if you’re unsure about submitting your forms on-line, you’ll find
easy directions on the web site). Send
your entries individually or as a group.
(If using snail mail send to Cathy Fennell, 32 Clearfield Ave.,
Eagleville, PA 19403). Mark your
calendar, the deadline for entries is August 19, 2008. Don’t miss out!
Quilt Show Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the chair people
for the quilt show will be September 8,
2008 at 7:00. We will meet at The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints off Trooper Road in Trooper, PA (map
available on the guild web site).
Bees Bees Bees Bees Bees…
August
Afternoon Bee—2nd
Tuesday – August 12, 2008, 12:30-3:30 pm., at the home of Rosemary Geisler, 305
Tavistock Drive, Royersford, Pa, 610-792-3436.
Evening Bee—4th
Tuesday – August 26, 2008, 6:30-9:00 pm., at the home of Lou Chandler, 4 Ferry
Lane, Phoenixville, PA.
September
Afternoon Bee – 2nd
Tuesday – September 9, 2008, 12:30-3:30 pm., at the home of Gloria Clark, 762
Laurel Lane, Wayne, PA, 610-687-1728.
Evening Bee – 4th
Tuesday – September 23, 2008, 6:30-9:00 pm., at the home of Chris Candello, 322
Vista Drive, Phoenixville, PA, 610-948-1061.
Our
Bees are open to all members of the Valley Forge Homestead Quilters Guild. They offer an opportunity to share quilting
information and renew friendships. We
work on our own hand projects (as there’s not usually room for sewing
machines); we assist each other by suggesting ways to layout quilt blocks, work
with colors, etc.; and we enjoy each others company in a smaller venue. Please check your calendar and see if you are
able to join one or both of the Bees this month. If you would like to host one of the Bees,
please contact Jean Hayden (Afternoon Bee) or Beth Quigley (Evening Bee).
Guild Workshops Mark Your Calendars!
“Shabby Chic” Original
wall hanging design - Liz Hawkins
DATE: August
23, 2008
TIME: 9:30
AM – 4:00 PM
PLACE: Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, King of Prussia, PA
COST: $20.00
BRING: Supply
list will be provided upon payment to Jean Hayden
UFO Workshop – bring your unfinished projects to
complete in time for the Quilt Show.
DATE: September
13, 2008
TIME: 9:30
– 4:00 PM
PLACE: Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, King of Prussia, PA
COST: $5.00
BRING: Unfinished
Objects, whatever it takes to finish them.
Giant Fabric & Quilting Book Sale
September 16, 2008
Clear out your unwanted fabric from
your stash – fabrics you liked when purchased, but that you now know they are
probably not going to get used. Included in the sale this year are any quilting
books you may want to part with or duplicates you may have. Why not sell them at our September 18th
meeting? All monies realized would go
directly back to you so that you can buy more new fabric to replace what you
just sold. And remember – one quilter’s
stash-trash is another quilter’s treasure.
So whether you’re bringing fabric to sell or not, come prepared with
cash for those treasures you’re sure to find!
Here are the guidelines:
1.
You set the price
2.
Each piece of fabric, “package” of fabrics or quilting books must be
clearly labeled with:
- your name
- price you are asking
- yardage or size of fabric
(not for books)
Put all this information on a
removable label or tag so when the buyer goes to pay at the cashier table it
can be recorded on the “sellers” sheet.
You may also sell kits, completed tops
or orphan blocks. (PLEASE no U.F.O.s”.) All items
or packages must be labeled like above.
Pre-register your name with Sally Rapp
(610-489-6892) by Friday, September 14 if you plan to sell fabric. Since we have to plan the set-up in advance,
only names registered will be given table space at the September meeting.
Buyers need to pay in cash, so come
prepared.
Bring your own shopping bag to take
home your purchases.
We hope this will give members an
opportunity to earn some money for themselves while cleaning out your fabric
stash or quilting books to make room for more.
If you have questions, please call
Sally Rapp or Gloria Clark. Members who
wish to participate must notify Sally before Saturday, September 13, 2008. Members who don’t sign up or notify Sally
will not have a space.
“Cash for Stash” aka 50-50 with a Twist
Look for this new game to start at the
August guild meeting! The first three
months of Cash for Stash is played like 50-50; 50% of the cash for the winner
and 50% for the guild. We’re planning
new and exciting twists of this game as the year progresses. Let’s have fun while some lucky member gets
more cash for their stash. You can
purchase your tickets ($1 each) before the meeting and during the break. The winning ticket will be drawn following
the break. See the sisters for your
chance to get Cash for Stash.
-The Sisters, Nancy Hannum and Kate Sevensky
Challenge Ideas Requested!
As we
near the end of this year’s challenge, it’s time to consider the challenge for
the up-coming year. If you have any
ideas, please submit them to Linda Hammel ASAP either
in person at the meeting or by e-mail or by phone.
And if
you’d like to participate on a committee to determine and outline the upcoming
challenge, e-mail Linda ASAP.
Fat Quarter Raffle
The
current Quarter Raffle drawing will occur at September’s guild meeting. The fabric theme for this time is
Thimbleberries. To participate, simply bring a
fat quarter, place it in the designated basket, along with your name, and
you’ll be eligible for the drawing to win them all! You will
receive one chance to win for each fat quarter you contribute. The
guidelines are simple:
1.
The fabric must be a fat quarter measuring 18" X 22".
2.
It should be washed and ironed
3.
It must keep to the announced theme
4. It should be “quilt-shop-quality” fabric
Any
questions, contact Jean Corday.
Birthdays
August
August
3 Barbara Sherman
August
9 Martha Klein
August 11 Erin Holvoet
August 14 Kathy Graff
August 15 Vickie Lopresti
August
18 Linda Weimar
August
19 Susan Yayac
August
20 Eileen Almeida
August 21 Linda
Ulinski
August
29 Diana Richardson
September
September 2 Linda Hamel
September 5 Deb Graves
September 12 Cathy Radcliffe
September 13 Laura Sypniewski
September 15 Jacqui Santangelo
September 22 Jean Hayden
September 27 Sherlee Hilberg
September 28 Maryanne Brooke
September 30 Lori Wilson Memmen
Meeting Minutes – July 15, 2008
Meeting Commenced: 7:02 pm
Chris Candello welcomed all including
two guests, Marie Trexler and her daughter.
Door Prizes:
Marge Quinn, Winnie Spoontz and Mary Plewinski.
Ice Cream social
(7:05 – 7:40)
Bees: Ally Howell will host the evening bee on
Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m.;
Gloria Clark will host the afternoon bee on Tuesday, August 12th at 12:30 p.m.
BOM (Eagle) winner: MareBeth
Conrad. Next month’s block is an owl.
Fat Quarters: Jean Corday
reminded all that this quarter (July/August/September) the fabric is
Thimbleberries.
Fall Retreat –
Sally Rapp advised that there are a few openings left. The dates are Nov. 6th – 9th.
Raffle Quilt Tickets: Donna Raymond was not able to be at
the meeting due to medical tests.
Medical Updates: Joan Markowitz is doing well after her knee
replacement; Gloria Clark was scheduled for testing on Friday (update: testing
postponed until 8/11).
Workshops: Jean Hayden thanked Shellie Blake for the
July 12th workshop on how to square-up a quilt, measure for and apply borders;
Jean now expects/wants all quilts to be finished and displayed in the Quilt
Show. August 23 - Liz Hawkins at
Good Shepherd Church. The cost is
$20.00; a supply list will be available upon payment. Liz will be the speaker at the August
meeting.
Quilt Show News:
Jean Hayden reminded members that Registration forms for showing your
quilts and miscellaneous items are available on the internet. These forms should be submitted via e-mail or
at the next meeting; e-mailing these forms is much preferred. If in doubt as to whether a quilt will be
done, submit a form anyway (it’s much easier to remove entries than to add them). Quilt Show Meeting for chairmen is scheduled
for Monday, September 8th at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, off of Trooper Road.
Miscellaneous: Sign-up sheet for the Hershey Quilt Show was
passed around.
Tonight’s Program: Jackie Gaucker, owner of Quilter’s Palette
spoke about felted wool and showed her quilts and accomplishments. Jackie was very entertaining and gave many
suggestions about wool. She had wool fabric as well as wool kits to sell.
Show and Tell
Meeting Adjourned: 9:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Marge Quinn, Recording Secretary
Membership Renewal Time
Time to re-up! Membership renewal will start in August (at
the August meeting) and run through September.
Annual dues are $25. Please plan
accordingly and be ready to give your check or cash to the Membership Committee
at the August or September meeting OR mail your check to Linda Hamel, 334 Avon
Avenue, Collegeville, PA 19426. The
Executive Board and your Membership Committee appreciate your help in
expediting renewal – ours is a very active guild and we need everyone’s prompt
action to accomplish this by the October deadline. Thanks!
Quilter’s Retreat
The fall Quilter’s Retreat weekend
will be November 6, 7, 8, and 9. For
more information or to put down your $20.00 deposit, contact Sally Rapp. For those who have deposited, the balance of
the cost is due to Sally by our September Meeting, September 16, 2008.
Are You Up to the Challenge?
The culmination of our challenge
2007-2008 – Pennsylvania Challenge – is rapidly approaching. By way of review, please see the rules on the
website. Good luck to all who are
working to complete their projects.
All questions regarding this challenge
should be directed to Linda Hamel at 610.454-1283 or dhamel1283@aol.com
Looking for Artists/Quilters
The YWCA Tri-County Area is
celebrating its 100th Anniversary, as well as holding its 19th annual Women’s
Festival of Art to showcase the talented women artists in our area on Friday,
October 10th and Saturday, October 11th.
The exhibit will be held at the Montgomery County Community College West
Campus, 101 Campus Drive, Pottstown, in conjunction with the Schuylkill River
Festival. On Friday, October 10th, there
will be an opening reception for artists, guests, and visitors with a preview
show and sale. This provides visitors a
chance to get to know the artist and to purchase artwork in advance.
This is one of the YWCA’s major annual
fund raisers. For artists, there is a
$25.00 registration fee to apply to the show, and ad sales commission of
30%. All art is welcome! We are even adding a Quilt Show, something
new to the festival this year! For quilters,
there is a $10.00/quilt entry fee to exhibit for the entire 2-day
festival. For those who wish to sell their
quilts (optional) there is a 30% sales commission. Women artists and quilters are all encouraged
to join this event and expose the community to the arts while supporting the
YWCA and its mission.
With your involvement and wonderful
talent, we are able to make a difference in women’s lives and the lives of
their families through support, education, and nurturing. If you have any questions, or would like an
application/sponsor form, please feel free to contact Mary Fisher –
mfisher@ywcatricountyarea.org.
Two Quilt Exhibits at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Gee’s Bend: The Architecture of the
Quilt: September 16 – December 14,
2008. This exhibition takes a fresh look
at the quilting tradition in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, introducing new artists and
new motifs in works ranging from the early twentieth century through 2005. Nearly 65 quilts, all of which are being
shown for the first time will be presented.
See generations of quilt making as it takes on the highest form of
expression and innovation.
African-American Quilts from the Ella
King Torrey Collection: Fall 2008.
The collection was formed between 1981 and 1983 and includes thirteen
examples by leading southern quilt makers.
Among its highlights are an appliquéd “word quilt” by the Mississippi
artist Sarah Mary Taylor (born 1916) and one of her “hand” quilts, a version
commissioned for the film The Color Purple.
Quilt Shows
Patchwork
Politics: From George to George W: June 6 – December 31, 2008 at the Heritage
Center Museum, 5 West King Street, Lancaster.
An outstanding exhibition of quilts, clothing and memorabilia made to
commemorate America’s Presidential campaigns.
For more information visit www.lancasterheritage.com.
Pennsylvania
National Quilt Extravaganza XV:
September 4 – 7, 2008; Expo Hall PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg,
PA. For more information: www.quiltfest.com.
Mountain
Laurel Quilt Guild Exhibit 2008:
September 6 – 28, 2008; Gmeiner Art &
Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901; 2-5 PM daily. For more information call 570-724-7680 or
email hillscreekquilter@yahoo.com
Quilts
in the Mill: Prallsville Mills, Rt. 29, Stockton, NJ;
October 3 – 5, 2008; for information contact delager@verizon.net or call 215-801-4565
or visit Courthousequilters.com.
The Quilt Crafters of NEPA are hosting
the Harvest of the Quilts IX on October 4th and 5th from
9:00am-4:00pm. For information please email us at
quiltcrafters@hotmail.com. Information
to enter a quilt will be available at the Information Table at our Guild
meeting.
Reflecting on Conceptions of "women’s
work"
Two exhibitions focusing on the
material manifestations of women's identity will open at the Philip and Muriel
Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College this fall.
Women's Work: Two Exhibitions Looking at Women's Bodies of/as
Work will bring together 19th century quilts from the collection of
well-known collector Judy Roche, with the textile and body-based works of
contemporary artists Tamar Stone and Christine LoFaso.
The exhibitions are scheduled to open
Sept. 14 and run through Dec. 7 in both the Main and Upper galleries in the
museum. The museum is open 10 AM to 4
PM, Tuesday through Friday; noon to 4:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday, and closed
Mondays and college holidays. Admission
is free. For group tour information call
610-409-3500.
Working Women: Quilts from the
Judy Roche Collection will showcase the exuberant and often virtuosic
intricacies of what we think of traditionally as mundane icons of women's work.
Accounts such as Alice Walker's story "Everyday Use" remind us that
quilts have come to serve as metaphors or visual vehicles for the histories of
women's lives, their habitation in the domestic sphere, their creativity and
sense of community. Many of the quilts in the exhibit were sewn in
Pennsylvania.
Tamar Stone and Christine LoFaso: Women's Bodies of/as Work may prompt viewers to recontextualize what they see in the quilt exhibition by
reconsidering the implications of women's association with the artifacts of
domesticity. Tamar Stone's bed projects will ask: When is a bed not a place of
rest, but a platform of confinement? When do the routines of women's work and
the fashionable manipulations of women's bodies act as restraints of identity,
rather than constructively shaping that identity? Both artists focus on the
intersections of fabric, fabrication and the body in their work, reflecting on
historical material and conventions as a way of reforming our perceptions of
them.
-Women's Work art exhibitions/Wendy Greenberg/Director of Media Relations,
610-409-3300
Interested in Art Quilts ?
Like to bead – add embellishments –
use unusual techniques – think out of the box, let us know if you are
interested in getting together to learn these things and discuss art quilts and
quilting. Perhaps there are enough of us
to form a mini art quilt group? If interested,
there will be a sign-up sheet available at the Information Table at the next
guild meeting. Nothing formal, just lots
of fun and experimentation!
Ricky Tims’ Seminar
Quilter Needed
I am looking for someone to make five
(5) memorial quilts. Is there someone in your group that would take on this
type of request? If so, please forward my contact info in this email.
Much appreciation,
Cynthia Miller, Resource Manager, Hemsley Fraser,
Inc., Hm. Ofc. 484 973
6030, Mobile: 610 209 9858
September Meeting Preview – September 16, 2008
Our challenge quilts will be
displayed, voted upon, and ribbons presented.
(You have about a month remaining to finish your projects.) It’s important that you notify Linda Hamel
now, 610-454-1283, if you plan to bring a challenge quilt (even if you’re not
yet positive that you’ll get it done, notify Linda) so we can gauge how many
quilt stands to set up for the evening. (As usual, only one entry per member). Next year’s challenge will be revealed. And we will also have our “3rd” giant fabric
sale. Please see more information about
the sale in this newsletter.
Thank You
Thanks to those members who
volunteered to sell tickets at the Hershey Quilt Show. It was a great three days of sales and we
sold close to $350.00 of raffle tickets.
Your sales ability and friendliness was what helped us achieve this and
I truly appreciate you taking the time to do this.
-Cathy Fennell
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Guild
Officers President
– Chris Candello Vice
President – Jean Hayden Treasurer
– Gail Dovalovsky Recording
Secretary – Marge Quinn Corresponding
Sec – Linda Hamel Immediate
Past President – Lou Chandler Committee Chairs Program
Chair – Gloria Clark Workshops
– Jean Hayden Newsletter
– Cathy Fennell Web
Master – Lou Chandler Refreshments
– Paula Pettyjohn Set-up
– Cathy Fennell Hostess/
Door Prizes – Patti McLain, Marebeth Conard Hospitality
– Donna LeBlanc, Joan Gunder, Lisa Hudock Block
of the Month –Rosemary Geisler Quilt
Show – Jean Hayden Quilt
Bees – Jean Hayden (day) Retreats
– Sally Rapp Excursions
– Susan Glaser Comfort
Quilts – Shirley Horning Publicity
– Nancy Hannum Historian
– Nancy Hannum, Lisa Hudock Library
– Art & Ethel Hutchison AQS
book sales – Kathy Graff Member
Comfort – Judy Snook, Rosemary Geisler Sunshine
– Norma Brechbiel |
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for the next newsletter must be received by the first of the month. (If e-mailing your article, an MS Word file
is preferred, articles embedded in e-mails are acceptable, of course, but
require more work on our end.) Cathy
Fennell Guild
Meetings DATE: Third Tuesday of each month TIME:
7 p.m. PLACE:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, King of Prussia, PA |