PR ES I D ENT’S MES S AG E

Merrimack Valley Quilting Guild

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2016-1017

President:

Liz Swan

Vice– President

Mary Wilkes

Secretary:

Kim Blanchard

Treasurer AP:

Gail Forthoffer

Treasurer AR:

Heather Sheilds

Celebrating 38 years of encouraging the art of quilting in the Merrimack Valley. MVQ was established in 1980.

To reach any committee, please address corre-spondence to MVQ Guild PO Box 566 Haverhill. MA 01831 Newsletter items must be in to me by the 1st of each month: Pat.lucey@verizon.net

October 2017

October 19th Christine Wickert- Trunk Show “Learning from the Masters- Continuing the Journey” October 21st_ Silk Applique Pillow

Wow! What a great show! Congratulations to Ann Hockmeyer, Diane Kelley, the entire Quilt Show Committee and all the volunteers for making it a big success. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time, talents and donations. Everywhere I go, people are talking about how great it was. Your success is well deserved. It’s time for the next Quilt Show Chair to take over. Do you know someone who would be great in this position? We also need a Program Chair for next season. Both positions are an opportunity for you to become involved in guild activities and establish new friendships. As committee chair, you can impart your ideas as well as work with guild members who have experience getting the job done. There are so many people who are waiting and wanting to help our next superstars. Could that person be you? We have some exciting meetings coming. The next general meeting is Octo-ber 19th with Christine Wickert, Award Winning Quilt Artist. Be sure to come early for Social Hour and Sew and Know. There is no meeting in No-vember. And our holiday extravaganza is December 7th organized by Gail Wozniak. Please say hello to new members and guests at the meet-ings. You never know when a stranger might become your new best friend. The next board meeting is scheduled for November 15th starting at 7 pm at West Congregational Church in Haverhill. All guild members are welcome to attend. As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, feel free to contact me. Elizabeth Swan, President

Diane Desjardins dianedesjardins@comcast.net Please contact if you know of someone in need.

Our quilt will be on display at the Connections Quilt Festival on November 9, 10, and 11 at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua, NH. The time slots that need filling are:

Thursday 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00, and 4:00-5:30

Friday 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00, and 4:00-5:30

Saturday 10:00-12:00

Please help your guild. Raffle sitters at our recent Quilt Show collected $200+ for our guild activities.

Please contact Betty Hastings at bettyhastings74@gmail.com or

Judy Naylor @ judy.naylor@gmail.com

Sew and Know Bev Valle will demonstrate how to do a QUILT FACE BINDING- perfect for Art Quilts.

Two important positions in our Guild need to be filled: Quilt Show Chair/Chairs Program Chair for 2018-19 Most of the programs are planned. You will need to follow up on Ronni’s work.

This month we welcome Christine Wickert, a silk appliqué artist with her trunk show entitled “Learning from the Masters-Continuing the Journey”. Her workshop is a Silk Floral Applique Pillow – it’s gorgeous. The supply list is attached and will be also be available at the meeting. If you would like her kit, please let us know when you sign up.

Her quilt, "My Version of a Persian" will be part of the New England's exhibit called Gilding the Lily: Embroidered Quilts from the Past and Present" from August 31 - December 30, 2017. I hope you can find time to visit the Museum and see her work. December is our annual Christmas party and promises to be a great time, chaired by Gail Wozniak!!!!! You won’t want to miss it! Make sure you’re working with on your “brown bag” gift with the fabric Gail handed out in the spring – if you didn’t get yours, please see her. Donations may be brought for Newborns in Need.

A copy of the entire year’s agenda is attached and program booklets are available at the meeting. Sign-ups are open for ALL classes so be sure to sign up early! PLEASE note that payment must be made at the time of sign-up and is non-refundable. I am accountable to the teacher for a head count weeks before the workshop and he/she may be preparing kits as well as class materials so an accurate count is important. Last minute cancellations and refunds are not fair to the teacher or to the Guild. Please keep in mind we are paying very low workshop fees ($25) for great and expensive teachers and any out-of-pocket money comes from Guild funds. Most workshops are $500 and above, more for the high end teachers. Please see me if you have questions. Please also note that member-led workshops are only $10 and anyone that overpaid in September will be refunded this month – thanks! As mentioned at one of our past meetings, international quilter and speaker Edyta Sitar will be with us in April of 2020. It seems like a long way off, but it’s the earliest she is available! She will be amazing and well worth the wait! I am also looking for a Program Co-Chair and/or Workshop Coordinator. It is all too much for one person! I have agreed to continue to book the speakers for next year (2018-19) but need someone to handle the workshops. After that someone will need to take over the position(s). Please consider this most important job that is a big part of making our Guild so attractive! A special thank you to those of you who have stepped up to help out hosting workshops and thank you to Cathy Harnisch and Mary Stobbs who are helping at the registration table. I am so appreciative! Thanks Ronni

Supply List for Silk Applique Floral Pillow Pattern only - $10 OR Kit which includes pattern and all materials), if desired, - $30

Freezer Paper One sheet (12 x 18) of parchment paper Ironing surface Sharp #2 pencils (I like mechanical pencils) Little craft iron Small sharp scissors (preferably a serrated one) Big fabric scissors) Paper scissors Paint brush (1/4 inch) “Perfect Circles” by Karen Kay Buckley (Optional) “Perfect Ovals” by Karen Kay Buckley (Optional) FINE line water-erasable marking pen Applique needles

Applique needles Regular sewing needles for basting Quilting thread (any color) Basting thread (any color) 100 weight silk thread (YLI or Kimono silk) – to match silk fabrics Sharp think silk pins SILK FABRIC LIST (included if you purchase the kit)

5” x 5” for vase 10” x 10” for aster petals 10” x 10” for daisy petals

5” x 10” for aster buds and daisy centers 1 fat eighth for vines and leaves

Beads and Embroidery floss

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I will be taking photos of members at the October meeting for our Photo Roster. I'll be taking photos of new members and any

members who would like a new picture of themselves for the Roster. Members can also email me photo if they have one that they particularly like.

Thanks.

Linda Lydecker

I wanted everyone to know that a workshop coordinator was needed for this year but a Program Chair was needed for next year. At the Board Meeting I stated that if no-one stepped up I would book the speakers again if we were stuck but would still need workshop help. We are in need of a Program Chair for next year.

Thanks, Ronni

Water Reflections

What a terrific Show!! Thanks to each and every MVQ member who gave of their time and energy to make it a phenomenal success! Ann Hockmeyer and Diane Kelly led a great team of volunteers. A detailed financial account will be available after the Quilt Show wrap-up meeting on October 12th. The White Elephant Room brought in over $2000!! Yay to Angie Cyr and Barbara Bell who gave their hearts and souls to that endeavor!

?Who will take the reins for 2018?

Grab a friend or a team and volunteer- those who have gone before will guide you!!

October 19th, 2017 Christine Wickert – Learning from the Master-Continuing the Journey October 21st, 2017 Workshop Silk Floral Pillow Applique December 7th, 2017 Christmas Party (Gail Wozniak, Chair) No Workshop Tentative Workshop Ornament Workshop TBD by member interest January 18th, 2018 Journeys No Workshop February 15th, 2018 UFO February 17th, 2018 Carol Robinson – Collages Workshop March 15th, 2018 Pam Weeks – New England Quilt Museum What’s New About Jane Stickle March 17th, 2018 Strings and Bits – Fun with Scrap Quilts Workshop April 19th, 2018 Rose Ann Hunter – Newburyport Artisan Folk Art – Historic Techniques from the early 1800’s April 21st, 2018 Wool Pincushions and Knitted Confetti Bag Workshop May 10th, 2018 Bonne Lyn McCaffery Portrait Quilts May 11, 2018 Photographs by Bonnie – scheduled on an individual ba-sis May 12th, 2018 Painted Face for Beginners Workshop June 21st, 2018 RaNae Merrill – RaNae Merrill Quilt Design Magnificent Spiral Mandala Quilts June 22rd, 2018 Magic Mirror Mandala Quilt Friday Workshop June 23rd, 2018 Saturday Workshop Free Motion Mastery in A Month

Merrimack Valley Quilters Guild General Meeting 9/21/2017 ➢ May 2018 meeting will be held on the second Thursday of the month, 5/10/2018. This is due to our current room not being available due to graduation activities. ➢ Our website has been updated. If you notice a mistake or some needs corrected please get with Cathy Harnish. Please be specific. What needs to be changed, where is it located, etc. ➢ The guild needs a Programs Co-Chair to assist Ronnie. The job description is on the website: Board Members/committees/Programs. The 2018 Quilt Show needs a chair. Without one the show won't happen. It was moved by Sue Harnden to accept the June meeting minutes. Passed It was moved by Andrea Bursaw to accept the Treasurers Report. Passed Penny raffle looks good bring fat quarters and baskets and raffle tickets to show. Lots of charity quilts tonight bring rest in October and do show and tell with them. Barbara and Angie will take white elephant donations up until show. Maggie Judd and pat Lucy doing boutique 80% sales go to you. You Need to tag all boutique items with a tag with initials for code and price of item. Members park in Assembly of God Church next door in back while at the show. Carrie does “take down” and needs help need men sons husbands for tables chairs. Quilt pick up Sue Moulin 4:45 done 5:30 be there no later 5:30 Face book is booming shared 200 times members go to Facebook scroll down to post and hit share button to get word out have 4000 people in last 3 weeks. No straight pins at work shops they end up on the carpet. Only safety pins please. No helium balloons they get stuck in fans No latex gloves etc No tape it leaves a mark on wall

Committee Announcements: called up by Liz swan Gail Wozniak will be at the info table she has green fabric for Holliday gathering Deb Kelso will bring sample quilts to oct meeting for show and tell Ronni Longwell – 2017 – 2018 Programs and Workshops. Thanks for ice cream from Lin’s sister All workshops pay at sign up and non refundable Many work shops have kits check sign up sheet to see if a kit is required. money collect ed for kits at day of work shop Ra Nae will do a workshop if have 10 people sign up Haverhill rt97 9: to 3:30 next work shop Bonnie Hunter speaking at amoskeag guild info in newsletter Linda Lydeker will take photos for membership Sign up for volunteering at show is required for all members Deb Kelso – Sampler Quilts. Ann Hockmeyer and Diane Kelley – Quilt Show info American girl doll clothes and lottery tickets bring thursday to show Sign up for email Cathy Harnish Break – Ice Cream Social (Fabric Raffle, Workshops, Sign up to volunteer at Quilt Show)thank you Lyn Grenier for ice cream Betty Hastings Atkinson church celebration Helen Weymouth donated most of the shown quilts and sat with raffle quilt and made more money than any other sites Diane Desjardins, Mary Kendall - Membership report, welcome guest and new members, free membership, door prizes, 74 members13 new members New members present at meeting: Denise Aldridge, SueCampbell, Kathy Carroll, Patty Crafts, Ginette Lavoie, Joyce Linehan,Jennifer Roberts, Maggie Rogers, Lisa Ryer, Leslie Voss, and Lolly Wigall. Guests are: Sandi Engwiner, Nancy Wile, Debi Desmarais, and Patty Crafts Mary Stabs drawing winner door prize free member ship Raffle door prize redraw Nancy Dempsey - Fabric raffle Gerry McKenna Show and Tell Program: Jane Hamel, Journey Part II Next Meeting: October 19, 2017 - Christine Wickert – Learning from the Master- Continuing the jOurney

MVQ TREASUER REPORT September 30, 2017 Gail Forthoffer/Heather Shields

Checking Balance 19,734.52 Money Market 5,041.62 Annuity as of 6/30/2017 16,166.53 TOTAL FUNDS $ 40,942.67

EXPENSES PAID: Program / Meeting Refreshments (Ice Cream) 189.75 September Meeting – Ronni Longwell 97.89 TOTAL – September Program 287.64 Quilt Show Hope Community Church Rental 1,105.00 Start Up Cash 620.00 NECC – September Rental 125.00 Christmas Party Supplies - G. Wozniak April 175.00 2,312.84 FUNDS RECEIVED: Raffle Ticket Sales 270.00 Membership 1,170.00 Kennebunk Retreat 7,690.00 Quilt Show Ads and Vendors 2,215.00 Quilt Show Sales 4,850.00 16,195.00

Dear Members, Please remember to start collecting for our UFO auction this winter. You can bring your

items to the Guild meeting and see Minda Fowler about taking them to the collection site. Minda’s home phone number is 978-352-2839 if you need more information. Thank

you.

COMFORT QUILTS 17-18 About Us:

Community Crossroads is one of ten non- profit corporations designated as “area agencies” by the state of New

Hampshire. In this role, we are responsible for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their

families from birth to elder years as well as adults with acquired brain disorders. Originally established in 1979 as

Region 10 Client Management, the agency has grown over the past thirty years to serve over 850 individuals and

families in eleven towns in southern New Hampshire. Until recently known as Region Ten Community Support

Services, Inc., we have become an integral part of our local communities through fundraising activities, civic in-

volvement, and partnership with local businesses.

Mission:

Our mission is to provide people in need of long term supports, either through age or disability, with the infor-

mation, guidance, support and advocacy they need to remain in their chosen homes and live full, independent

lives.

Who we serve: As one of ten non- profit area agencies designated by the State of New Hampshire, Community Crossroads coor-

dinates supports for over 850 individuals and their families in eleven towns in southeastern New Hampshire.

These individuals include:

Infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.

School age children from ages 3 to 21 with developmental disabilities.

Adults with developmental disabilities from age 21 to elder years.

Adults with acquired brain disorders which occur before age 60 but do not meet the definition of a develop Message from Carol (Accounting Coordinator) & Tammy (ESS Coordinator):

Community Crossroads, formerly Region 10 Community Support Services, has been serving families and individuals

with developmental disabilities and brain injury since 1979. (Our website address is:

www.communitycrossroadsnh.org.) We also serve those with chronic illness, including the elderly. One of our

areas of service is providing support to families with children from birth to age 3 who have special needs. Some

babies have spent many days/weeks/months in the hospital, which is so hard on families.

When our Early Supports and Services Coordinator, Tammy Dudal, first visits a baby’s family, she brings with her a

baby blanket crocheted by a group of us ladies during our lunch hours. These families are so very appreciative of

this gesture—it warms Tammy’s heart as well as ours. The challenge is keeping up with the demand. There are

just a very few of us who do the crocheting—though we welcome all our staff and even provide crochet lessons.

We have a primary “Yarn Angel” here—as well as others—who donate yarn to the Lunch Bunch Ladies.

MVQ Role – “Quilt Angels”:

We will be providing quilts for ages 0 to 3. Sizes should be 36 x 44 up to 48 x 48 quilted not tied.

Where can I find: Quilt-quality fabric? Needles? Pins? Patterns? Interfacing? Muslin? 108” fabric? Flannel? Discounts? Art Greeting Cards? Templates? Cutters? Olfa Mats? Rulers? Books?

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