May 2019_____________________________________________________Longview, TX

President's Corner

Dear Ladies,

Spring is here and summer is right around

the corner. As I was driving down HWY. 259,

between Ore City and Lone Star, TX., on my way to

Lakeview Baptist Encampment, the wild flowers

were beautiful and amazing. GOD's paint brush was

glorious. Speaking of Lakeview Baptist

Encampment, for those of our guild members who

didn't attend April's meeting, we voted to have a

Quilt retreat on January 9,10, 11, and 12 (until 2:00

PM Sunday). I made reservations for 20 people. I

will explain at our May meeting the details. The

rooms are wonderful and the food is great. I will

have a sign-up sheet and other details at the May

meeting. See you at Guild, Donna Reagh

*Next board meeting will be before the June

meeting.

May 2019 Program:

Saturday May 18 at 10:00 AM

(gather at 9:30 for fellowship)

The May 18th program will be 3 talented

divas from our own guild.

Laura Deaver- What can I do with all of

these "layer cakes"?

Kathy Rouse- how to pin a quilt

Ann Buettner- binding a quilt

We will rotate in groups through these 3

stations so that everyone will get to see each

demonstration close up.

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Upcomimg programs:

June 15: Cindy Andrews- Seminole Quilting

July 20: Nancy Gibson- Curved piecing

August 17: Jerriann Massey

Picture Window Reverse Appliqué Sept. 21: Sandy Coffey (certified Judy Neimeyer

instructor) lecture, trunk show and workshop

Oct. 19: Marguerita McManus

Lecture - Trunk show Workshop- Doll in One

Nov. 16:

Dec. 14*: (2nd Saturday) Christmas Party

Thank you to Sarah Lockridge for putting

together the directory this year! If you have

any changes please contact Sarah.

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CPQG April 2019 Minutes

Country Patches Quilt Guild held their

monthly meeting on Saturday 4-27-2019

At St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Longview. The

meeting began at 10:00 am and was called to

order by President Donna Reagh.

The meeting was led in prayer by. Susan Cook.

Donna welcomed 34 members and 6 visitors.

The minutes of the March 16, 2019 meeting were

approved with a motion made by Ann Buettner

and seconded by Ruth Patterson.

The Treasurer’s report for March 16, 2019 was

approved with a motion made by Kathy Rouse

and seconded by Laura Deaver.

Door prizes were awarded to Wanda Schneider,

Vicki Head, Mary Ellen Andrews and Jimmie

Velvin.

Show and Tell: Charyl Palsha, Sharon Jennings,

Cindy Andrews, Susan Cook, Ruth Patterson,

Tammy Stuckey and Donna Reagh.

Open floor: A vote was taken for retreat dates. It

will be January 9-12, 2020. Sixteen people

showed interest in going on those dates. The

raffle quilt won first place in Jefferson and

Carthage and third place in Tyler. Also, mayor’s

choice in Carthage. Jackie Russell has quilt racks

at her house if needed. Cindy Andrews

announced more hostess are needed, see her for

the spots that need to be filled. Tammy

announced that 4 applications have been

submitted for the scholarship fund. Sharon

announced the May program will be divas from

our guild. This year’s officers brought projects

they made from the blocks made by Mary Price.

Quilts are also needed for the library quilt show

in Gilmer. Entry fee for each quilt is $10.00.

Sharon also passed out the next clue in our

mystery quilt.

The Program was our trash to treasure sale.

Respectfully submitted by Kathy Rouse

Secretary

Rosemary Moody invited everyone to

the Upshur County Library Quilt and Art

Showing May 9-11, 2019. (May 9-10 from

9:00AM-5:00 PM, May 11 from 9:00 AM-

1:00 PM) They are asking for quilts to hang

for the show. You may bring your quilt

anytime between May 1-3, and May 5-7 to the

library (9:00 AM- 5:00 PM). Be sure to attach

your name and phone number to the back of

the quilt. Each quilt entry is $10.00. Although

the show is not judged, each quilt will receive

a historic label for the quilt. Also, the quilts

will be voted on by the viewers with library

cards as to which one they like the best. Any

story that belongs to the quilt should be written

out and included with the quilt. If yours is

picked as a favorite, you will win a winner's

label. Barn quilts made by students will be

silent auctioned on Saturday May 19.

Proceeds go to the library and School art

programs.

The categories are: Children and Baby Quilts,

Antique quilts, First quilt ever made, Hand

pieced and hand quilted, Hand pieced and

machine quilted, Machine pieced and machine

quilted, Small quilts and wall hangings, Barn

quilts

Country Patches Quilt Guild Treasurer's Report

April 2019

Income:

Special Projects 47.20

Raffle tickets. 400.00

Membership 225.00

Quilt Show Award 100.00

Color directory 10.00

Trash to Treasures 570.20

Total income: $1,352.40

Expenses:

Cindy Andrews (Seminole copies) 66.12

(Check# 1149)

Mary Beth Cobb (newsletter ) 13.62

(Check#1150)

St. Mary’s (rent May/June) 100.00

(Check #1239)

Sarah Lockridge (printing directory) 130.39

(Check #1241)

Total expenses: $ 310.13

May 18, 2019 hostesses

Janette Brown Gloria Grett

Sharon Jennings Elise Johnson

* Remember we need to take out the trash at the end of the

meeting.

D Q {Dine & Quilt}

1st Thursday, 5:30pm-9:00pm

Parish Hall, St. Mary’s Catholic Church

[BRING YOUR SUPPER]

Contact: Wanda Schneiders

903-291-1257

Gladewater Gusher Gals

2nd Thursday, 1:00pm

First Baptist Church of Gladewater

Contact: Elaine Roddy --

903 845-3907 or 903 235-2738.

Thursday Threaders

2nd & 4th Thursday, 9:30am

Alpine Presbyterian Church, 4102 Tryon Rd.

Contact: LaVerne Bitner 903-663-3576

Machine Quilters (longarm or domestic)

3rd Thursday at 9:30 AM

This bee is open to all machine quilters,

whether domestic or longarm. Contact Laura Deaver at 903-424-5411 for more

information.

Donna Hinsley (5/23)

Mary Combs (5/18) Donna Reagh (5/3)

Jeanette Stephens (5/14)

Debra Beaumont (5/14)

(Remember to bring a door prize for the

meeting the month of your birthday)

Sunshine & Shadow

Sunshines: Colette Denfield- mass was

removed from colon and is not cancer Freddie Wood- celebrating 63rd anniversary

Sandy Miller- had back surgery in Feb. - pain free, no more migraines or intestinal problems

also

Shadows: Charlotte Erickstad (former

member) daughter, Joy, passed away

Janet Troell knee replacement

Bea Odom shattered shoulder

Nancy Risk’s husband died

Mystery Quilt 2019

If you have finished your April blocks,

bring them to the May meeting to show. I will

be giving out the 5th month's instructions at

the May meeting. I hope many will participate

and can't wait to see them all finished!

* If you missed the April instructions I sent

them as a separate attachment after the last

meeting. The blocks for April take some time!

http://www.amyalamode.com/blog/2012

/01/18/how-to-hang-a-quilt-tutorial/

This website shows an ingenious and

cheap way to hang a quilt with no

hanger showing.

Heartisans Marketplace (112 W Methvin St)

has a 6' long arm frame and machine available to

rent (quilt must be no wider than 58"). You can

rent it for $50.00 per day plus batting (if you

don't bring your own). You can also buy thread

from them or bring your own. If interested, call

Cindy Andrews and she will meet you there and

help you to get set up.

Upcoming Quilt Shows:

1) The North Texas Quilt Festival and Original

Sewing Expo will be held August 22-24, 2019, at

the Arlington Convention Center. This is a united

effort of six area guilds (QGOA, Irving, Trinity

Valley, Ft. Worth Modern, Ft. Worth, and Bear

Creek) and The Original Sewing Expo to provide

an awesome judged quilt display, education and

shopping opportunities.

2) 2019 Waco Homespun Quilt Guild's Quilt

Show: Waco Convention Center

100 Washington Waco, TX Oct. 11 (10:00-5:00) and Oct. 12 (10:00-4:00)

June Program and possible workshop:

Our June program will be on Seminole

Patchwork, using the book Basic Seminole

Patchwork by Cheryl Greider Bradkin. In order

not to break copyright laws, I encourage all who

want to try their hand at creating Seminole

patchwork to obtain a copy of the book. It is still

available at various online sites. . We have 13

signed up so far for the workshop. Please call,

email, or let Cindy know by the May meeting if

you are interested. THANKS!

Cindy Andrews 925-334-6978 (cell) or

candrews.2ndsister@gmail.com.

Pat Smith passed out the "Challenge" fabric at

the March meeting for those who want to

participate. We will be making a "Quilt of Valor"

this time. The ideal size is 60 X 80. It can be no

smaller than 55 X 65 and no larger than 72 X 90

according to official QOV requirements. It is due

at the August meeting.

Cheese Bread sticks

1 (10 oz.) can pizza dough

3 Tablespoons butter, melted

1 clove finely minced garlic

1 cup mozzarella grated cheese

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 Tablespoon dried basil

garlic salt

Preheat the oven to 425. Mix the melted butter and minced garlic in a

small bowl and set aside. Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Unroll the pizza dough onto the parchment paper and brush with the butter/garlic mixture.

Sprinkle cheeses and basil evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with garlic salt.

Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips horizontally and then down the middle vertically.

(Don't separate pieces!) Bake 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and

cookie sheet. Re-cut along each strip.

Serve warm.

Sharman’s Sewing Centers 112 A Johnston St., Longview, TX 75601

903-753-8014 www.sharmanssewingcenter.com

Sharman’s Sewing Center’s two locations have been offering "one-stop-shopping" for the sewing

and quilting communities in Longview and Tyler, TX areas for 30 years. We sell a variety of cotton

fabrics and our Creative Sewing Centers offer a full-line of sewing, quilting, & embroidery supplies;

plus books, patterns and specialty notions! As Factory Authorized Dealers for Sewing, Quilting and

Embroidery machines from PFAFF, BABY LOCK and BROTHER, Sharman's has a machine for

every budget. Our customer service and fair prices have made Sharman’s Sewing Center one of the

top Creative Sewing Centers in the area. Stop in today and let us help you with your next sewing

project or machine purchase.

At Sharman's we love to share our passion for all things sewing. Whether it is a quilt, a hand bag, or a

fun clothing project. We have the right machine for you to explore your creative side. Take a look at

our basic, budget-friendly mechanical and computerized sewing machines.

. ADVERTISING RATES: Non-members ¼ page $7.50, ½ page $15.00, full page $30.00. Previous rates of ¼ page

$5.00, ½ page 10.00, full page $20.00 for guild members only. Classified ads are free to Guild members.

DEADLINE: The 1st of each month following Guild monthly meeting. Send articles, ads, photos, etc. to Sharon

Jennings Newsletter Editor: (903) 746-0750 sharonjennings321@gmail.com

CPQG NEWSLETTER Classified Ads:

Tippy's Feathered Nest¨: We buy, sell, clean and service Singer Featherweights and the boxes. We have LED

light bulbs, wool pressing mats and many other items. Call "Tippy" Sandy Miller 903-235-7681 or Mr. Nick at

(903) 235-3077

Services:

Long arm quilting services: Laura Deaver 903-424-5411

Long arm quilting services: Kami Haase 903-821-0332

Jquilts: Janis Smith (903-935-7103) is open for business.

3664 FRM 1793 Marshall, Texas 75672

Open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 am -5 pm. If this is not convenient, please call and we can set up a

time for your to come over. As I have always said, “If I am home, I AM OPEN Directions: get on Hwy 59

North in Marshall, go toward Jefferson. Turn right past the Exxon station onto FM 1793. Go 3 ½ miles and I am

on the right

COUNTRY PATCHES QUILT GUILD

c/o Donna Reagh

476 Kuykendall Rd.

Diana, TX 75640

(May 2019)

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CPQG

Officers 2017

President

Donna Reagh

1st Vice-President

Tonya Page

2nd

Vice-President

(Programs)

Sharon Jennings

Ann Buettner

Secretary

Kathy Rouse

Treasurer

Charyl Palsha

Special Projects

Pat Smith

Members-at-Large

Betty Vaughn

LaVerne Bitner

Scholarship:

Carolyn Ramirez

Chairpersons:

Directory: Jackie and

Jennifer Russell

Hospitality:

Susan Cook

Library:

honor system

Membership:

Donna Hinsley

Newsletter:

Sharon Jennings

Parliamentarian:

Publicity:

Raffle Quilt 2018:

Webmistress:

Terri McMillon

Dear fellow members,

If you have anything that you would

like for me to include please feel free to

email me. I am also very open to

suggestions on what you would like to see

in the newsletter to make it better.

Just email me at :

sharonjennings321@gmail.com

Also for the regular contributors:

please have your articles to me by the 1st

of the month following each meeting. If

you will type it in Microsoft Word using

Times New Roman 12 font that would be a

great help.

Thanks! Sharon Jennings