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Volume XIV - Issue 6 November 2017

ACACIA QUILT GUILD – SMALL, BUT MIGHTY! NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2017

President’s Report – Shar Taira

Hello, Quilters, Wow! I can't believe it is already the end of October! Before we know it, November will be here – how time flies! I want to thank each and every one of you who have helped make Christmas stockings, cancer bags, handbags, pillowcases, quilts, fat quarters, or anything else you have done to keep our guild going. You truly are the special touch that makes our guild so successful. Lisa is asking that all kits be returned to the General Meeting on November 2nd, whether or not it is complete, as well as donations for stocking stuffers. (See suggestions in Lisa’s report on page 8. ) On a personal note, two weeks ago, my youngest daughter and her boyfriend got engaged. They have not set a date yet; I think they might hold off for a while to save up. I asked my daughter to look on Pinterest and choose wedding ring patterns and colors. It should be a busy year. For our November meeting, Lyn Mann will be speaking to us about incorporating borders in our quilts. Lyn’s workshop, the following Saturday, November 4th, will be teaching us how to make her ‘Swirling Tulips’ quilt with a curved ruler. It looks like a great quilt and there are still some openings on the sign-up sheet. And for the workshop she is teaching how to make her quilt twirling tulips with a curved ruler! I t looked like a great quilt, I was very excited to make it but it looks like we don't have anybody who is taking it accept me! I hope more people can take it with me! Happy quilting, Shar Our Quilter’s Game Night at the October meeting made about $300, which is pretty good considering the small turnout. The best news is that we have enough fat quarters left over to do it again next year and we won’t need to cut too many more. It’s too soon to figure out how much we made from the restaurant fundraiser at Aroma. Stay tuned for more fundraising fun. Happy Sewing, Shar Taira President

Volume XIV Issue 6 Acacia Quilt Guild of Orange County November 2017

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FIREHOUSE QUILTS

ACACIA QUILT GUILD OF ORANGE COUNTY BUENA PARK FIREHOUSE QUILT PROJECT

Background:

Buena Park Fire Station 61 was destroyed by fire in January 2017. Construction on a new firehouse has begun and completion is expected in Spring 2018.

Beth Swift, Acacia Member and Mayor of Buena Park, proposed that the Guild make quilts for the residents of the new firehouse. Beth is also Chair of the Orange County Fire Authority.

This proposal was presented and approved at the July 2017 General Meeting.

Quilts will be presented in the name of the Acacia Quilt Guild, and special labels will be printed and will be in memorial of Mary Hicks. How many quilts?

30 bed quilts (XL twin) will be made for the firefighters and staff who will reside at the firehouse. Quilt Size?

Each quilt will 70” x 90” – to fit an extra-long twin bed XL Twin) Quilt Themes:

traditional or modern designs that read as neutral or masculine (all overnight residents will be men):

patriotic

plaid

deep, darker colors Deadline to submit COMPLETED Quilts:

MARCH 1, 2018 Batting and Backing: Acacia Quilt Guild will contribute backing and batting for quilts. Please contact Lisa Sullivan, Philanthropy, to make arrangements. Firehouse T-Shirt Quilt A T-shirt quilt is being made for display in the new firehouse. Shirts are being donated by John Peat, Mayor Pro Tem of Cypress, retired firefighter, and the winner of the Acacia Quilt Guild’s Alaskan Wildflower Opportunity Quilt (2016-2017). Quilt Pattern Links - some ideas for quilts

http://www.quilterscache.com/BlocksbySizeB.html http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/quilt-patterns/bed-quilts/free-bed-quilt-patterns

http://www.acaciaquiltguild.org/



OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING FUN & GAMES at QUILTER’S GAME NIGHT

Are we having fun yet?? YES!




2nd Vice President– Upcoming Programs & Workshops – 2017-2018 (Subject to change)

Phyllis Campbell Lyn Mann – November Presenter and Workshop. We are excited to present one of California's most popular quilt teachers. Lyn Mann is known for her mystery quilts, innovative quilt classes and trunk shows. Lyn has taught at the International Quilt Festivals, other major shows, and on cruise ships. She is returning to Acacia Quilt Guild after a several years' absence. Lyn will be teaching us about improving our quilts with innovative borders. Her trunk show will feature lots of quilts with fabulous borders. We still need sign-ups for Lyn's class, “Head for the Borders” on Saturday, Nov. 4. Swirling Tulips is a beautiful design that can look very different depending on your fabric choices: modern with batiks or solids, retro with 30's prints. Background fabrics will make a big difference in the look of this beautiful quilt. Susan Green has been able to obtain the recommended ruler for us at the discount price of $15. The pattern is free to those taking the class (a savings of $9). Short on time? Make just two or three blocks for a table runner while learning the technique, then make a larger quilt later. The class will be from 9 to 4, but if you aren't making the larger size, you could leave earlier. But you might not want to leave early, since Lyn's classes are always fun.

Desiree Habicht – January Presenter. Coming up on January 4, 2018, Desiree Habicht, artist, fabric and pattern designer, and quilter will be our speaker. "Have You Ever Wondered How Fabrics Are Designed?" is the subject of Desiree's lecture. You may see some of her work at desireesdesigns.com, or go on Facebook and search for Desiree's Design Studios or on Pinterest where you can follow her fabric line, and her art work.

Desiree also designs embroidery machine software, stencils, teaches group painting parties, and so much more. I have known her for over 10 years, and have never met a more creative person. Bring your friends, whether they are quilters or not. This will be a fascinating evening as we learn how quilt fabric is designed and produced.




(Programs & Workshops, continued)

Phyllis Campbell – January Workshop. I will be teaching our January workshop on January 6, 2018, by inspiring you to use your stash of floral fabrics to make watercolor log cabin blocks.

Christmas Ornament Contest & Exchange. Start looking for ideas! Our annual Ornament Contest and Exchange will be at the General Meeting on December 7th. Everyone is encouraged to participate and bring up to three handmade ornaments to enter in the contest and exchange with each other.

Every ornament must be made by you. It can be made from fabric, crocheted, painted, or any medium you like. There are many ideas on Pinterest, many with tutorials. I have received crocheted, Zentangled, quilted, and more in previous exchanges. Magazines also have ornament ideas. For some ideas, take a look at: http://www.bhg.com/christmas/ornaments/easy-christmas-ornaments (Be sure to click the "next" buttons.) There are many more out there. Be Inspired!

Phyllis Campbell, V.P., Programs and Workshops

Invite a Friend!


http://www.bhg.com/christmas/ornaments/easy-christmas-ornaments



WAYS AND MEANS Michelle Smith & Mary Ann West

Brown Bag at November General Meeting Bring your new or gently used items for our Brown Bag to our Nov. meeting no later than 5:30 p.m. If you’d prefer pick-up of brown bag items from your home prior to the Nov. meeting, call Michelle at 714-856-3480. “Blue Bonanza” is here! Our 3 month Treasure Chest fundraiser features over 30 fabrics and a “Handi-stitcher.” Tickets are 1 for $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. Drawing will be held in November. Did you know Santa’s coming to town and he’s bringing a Quilter’s Goodie Bag especially for Acacia? A special preview night starts in November so don’t miss out at your first opportunity to get tickets for this terrific fundraiser. Thank You!! Thanks to everyone for their support and participation at our October fundraisers: Fat Quarter Game Night and Aroma Italiano Café. Both were a great success and a lot of fun! Special thanks to all the “dealers” at the game night and to everyone who assisted with the cutting of fabric and donation of door prizes. Once again, Barbra Riley won the top door prize of one of MaryAnn West’s lap sized quilts. Ways and Means thanks Bev Tyler for her donation of an adult coloring book/ gel pen set and Phyllis Campbell for her artwork and quilting of the Thanksgiving wall hanging.




Philanthropy Lisa Sullivan, Philanthropy Chair

Thank you to everyone for your continued support of our Philanthropy projects. Please be sure to finish and bring in all pillowcases and stockings to the November General Meeting. We will continue to make these in 2018, however, so if you miss this deadline, never fear, we will put yours in for next year. Be sure you get a ticket for the drawing when you turn in sewn items. If you missed getting a ticket, please see me. We have some beautiful fat quarter bundles from our fellow member and quilt shop owner, Sue Green. On occasion, I also find a gift certificate or Something Else to give away too. Don’t Miss Out!! Lisa’s Ladies will meet on Tuesday, November 28th, 6PM to 8PM at Phyllis Victor’s home. Bring water, cutting mat, rotary cutter (check your blade), scissors, and a smile. We always need stocking stuffers for our Thomas House Kids. If you are not aware of Thomas House, please ask me and I will fill you in on this worthy project. You may also go online and read about their work with transitional living for families. On the next page you will see a list of suggestions for stocking stuffers. This list is just to spark some ideas. The largest group is the 5 to 8 year olds. The older kids (14-18 years) really prefer gift cards to Target and Starbucks. $5 increments work best. These ideas are based on past years; this year may be different, but we won’t know until much closer to the turn-in date.

Thomas House – Stocking Stuffer Suggestions Toy Cars Scarves Word Activity Books

Knit Hats Bouncy Balls Travel-Sized Toiletries

Jigsaw Puzzles Stuffed Toys Math Activity Books

Nail Polish Mittens Small, Cute Note Pads

Small Toys Books Comb/Brush Sets

Coin Purses Toothbrushes Gift Cards (Fast Food)*

Puzzle Books Pretty Socks Gift Cards (For Older Kids) **

Crayons Nail Files Tee Shirts

Coloring Books Pens Tube Socks (For elderly)

Pencils Hair Accessories Undershirts In M. L. Xl (For elderly)

*Ideas for food gift cards: Arby’s, Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Chuck E. Cheese, Coco’s, Cold Stone Creamery, Del Taco, Dominos, El Pollo Loco, Golden Spoon, Jack In The Box, Jamba Juice, KFC, McDonalds, Papa John’s Pizza, Quiznos, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, etc. **Ideas for general gift cards: Target, Ross, Bath & Body Works, Walmart, Marshalls, 99 cent stores, Dollar Tree, and Barnes & Noble.

Thank you! Lisa Sullivan 714-642-1127/Text [email protected]




Operation Gratitude Operation Gratitude will be collecting leftover Halloween Candy for our soldiers again this year. Please bring leftover candy (or newly purchased bags) to the November 2nd General Meeting and give it to Patti Paschall. Patti will arrange shipping to Operation Gratitude for Acacia. Thank You for your support.

QUILTS NEEDED

Quilts are always needed for our reserve to be given out when we are contacted about community or individual need. Please let Lisa or Shar know if you have any quilts you would like to donate for this purpose or if you know where one

might be that can be retrieved. Thank you!

Hospitality

Thank you to all who brought ‘table snacks’ for Quilter’s Game Night. It worked out really well. See you in October with spooky snacks. .




Acacia Show and Tell – October 2017

Some of our amazing members’ and friends’ beautiful creations this month:

Chaz shares his mom’s lovely and seamlessly repaired quilt

His mom’s initials in a quilt.

Jo’s beautiful red, white, and blue quilts for the Firehouse Quilts. (Above)

Phyllis’ beautiful patriotic quilt creation.




Maxine’s beautiful windowpane quilt in browns.

Shar’s gorgeous hand painted fabric – wow!

Completed Quilt from the Jelly Roll Race. Pieced by Bev and Sandy B. Julia did the quilting. Bamboo batting. Breathtaking!

Quilt of Hawaiian fabric made by Susan. Beautiful!




Fabricators

The Fabricators will be meeting on the 25th in November. Our usual meeting date on the 2nd Saturday is

Veterans Day this month, so the date was changed. Everyone is welcome to come and work on projects using

fabric from the storage unit. We meet in the Picasso Room from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, November 25th. For

more information call Barbra Riley, 562 416-2005

NEWSLETTER

Please submit any newsletter articles or photos to Maryjo at [email protected]. Deadline for the Newsletter remains the Sunday after the Board meeting, which meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday.

Calendar At A Glance NOVEMBER 2017

(All meetings at Ehler’s Senior Center unless otherwise noted. All are welcome to join.)

2 6:30 PM General Meeting: Lyn Mann “Borders in Your Quilts”. 4 9:00AM Workshop: Swirling Tulips with Lyn Mann. 16 7:00 PM Board Meeting 19 9:00 AM Blocks for the Brave 19 Newsletter articles due 25 10:00AM Fabricators Sew Day at Sr. Center 28 6:00 PM Lisa’s Ladies

DECEMBER 2017 2 7:30 AM Candy Caneland Craft Faire 7 6:30 AM Holiday Potluck & Ornament Exchange

JANUARY 2018 4 6:30 PM General Meeting: Desiree Habicht “How Are Fabrics Designed?” 16 9AM to 4PM Workshop: Phyllis Campbell “Watercolor Log Cabin”




Calendar of Events for Quilters by the Sea

NOVEMBER 2017

9th General Meeting: Laura Crites, “Create”

11th Workshop: Laura Crites, make a tote bag for your cutting mat.

*** QBS Workshop will not be held at the regular meeting location this month.

Please call or email Dr. Deb Belcher at 562-221-4228 or [email protected]

for more information on the workshop, its location, or to register.


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ACACIA BOARD 2017-18 President: Shar Taira 1st VP. At Large: Sonia Das 2nd V.P. Programs/Workshops: Phyllis Campbell Secretary: Maryjo Edgar Treasurer: Chris Mattison

STANDING COMMITTEES Birthdays: OPEN Door Prizes: OPEN Equipment: Barbra Riley Historian: OPEN Hospitality: Sandy Brown Membership: Maryjo Edgar, Asst: Brenda Howard Newsletter: Maryjo Edgar Opportunity Basket Frannie Donoghue Opportunity Quilt: Chris Mattison Parliamentarian: OPEN Past President Sonia Das Philanthropy: Lisa Sullivan Photographer: OPEN Publicity: OPEN Secret Pal: OPEN SCCQG Representative: Susan Stokes Special Events (Tea & Quilt Auction) OPEN Sunshine & Shadows: Sonia Das Ways & Means: Michelle Smith & MaryAnn West Website Patti Paschall

GENERAL MEETINGS are held on the 1st THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. If this is a holiday, the meeting will be moved to the 2nd Thursday. Doors open at 5:15 pm; meeting starts at 6:45 pm

Walter D. Ehlers Event Center 8150 Knott Avenue

Buena Park, CA 90620 BOARD MEETINGS are at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the same location.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS THE SUNDAY AFTER THE BOARD MEETING. Please email articles to: Maryjo Edgar at [email protected] The purpose of this guild shall be to promote cooperation and exchange of ideas among those persons interested in or engaged in quilting; to further the education and skill levels of the members of this guild; to preserve the heritage of quilt making and to educate the public as to the significance and history of quilting as an art form as well as an ongoing craft; to utilize the skills of members to make items for those in need and to assist other philanthropic organizations.

Dues are $25.00 per year, June 1 through May 31st. Dues for members joining after 11/30 will be $15. Due for members joining after the last day of April will be $10.00. Guests will be asked for a donation of $3.00 at the general meeting.

11/10 Sandy Brown

MEMBERSHIP Maryjo Edgar & Brenda Howard

At the October 2017 General Meeting we welcomed 19 members and 8 guests.

Don’t forget to introduce yourself to new members and visitors and keep inviting your

friends to our programs and workshops.

The 2017-2018 Membership Directory is here! A new copy will be waiting at the Welcome Table at the General Meetings or you may email or call Maryjo and she will be happy to mail you one. Applications for membership are available at the Welcome Table at each General Meeting from Brenda or from Maryjo at Board. You can also download a copy via the website (use “Membership” tab), or through the newsletter. If you have any questions, please call Maryjo at 714 232 3806.


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ACACIA QUILT GUILD Membership Year: June 1, 2017 – May 31, 2018

Date: _________ New Member: _____ Renewal: _____

Name: ____________________________________ Birthday: ___________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________ Zip: _______________

Telephone: ________________________Cell Phone: ________________________

E-mail: ______________________________________________________________

Can you help Acacia Quilt Guild with any of the following:

_____ Setting up at meetings ______Making Photocopies

_____ Making coffee at meetings _____ Sending out emails

_____ Setting out refreshments at meetings _____ Phone Tree

_____ Tidying up after meetings _____ Website _____ Teaching a class / mini-demo What can you teach? _________________________________________________

MEMBERSHIP DUES: ______$25.00* (w/o mailed newsletter); _______$43.00** (with mailed newsletter)

*prorated to $12.50 after Jan 1

**OPTIONAL NEWSLETTER MAILING FEE: $18.00 (for 12 months) The Acacia newsletter is sent to the membership via email and is available for free on the Acacia Quilt Guild website. If you wish to have a newsletter mailed to you, please add $18.00 to Membership Dues for a total of $43.00.

Amount: Cash: Check #: ______ (Payable to Acacia Quilt Guild)

Dues may be paid at the Membership Desk at General Meetings.

If mailing your application, please send your form and fee to:

Acacia Membership If you have questions, please call or email:

Attn: Maryjo Edgar Maryjo Edgar - 714 232 3806 – [email protected]

6612 San Diego Drive OR

Buena Park, CA 90620 Brenda Howard 714-952-4798

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