PATCHWORKSBlue Valley Quilters Guild - February 2018

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

February is a very important month for our guild. At our February 6th general

meeting we will be sewing for charity. Please get your sewing supplies ready

and come join members of our gulld in a day of sewing. We're hoping that

most people will bring their machines. Janette Sheldon will have many kits

ready for us to construct tops.

Lunch will be furnished by the board and snacks/desserts will be provided by

February birthdays. Do plan to attend - it's a fun time to get better acquainted

with members.

We'll have Show and Tell but NO free table. Ifyou have questions please

Next Regular Meeting:.............. February 6

Location:Village on Antioch

14895 AntiochOverland Park, KSThe church is on thenortheast corner of151st St. & Antioch.

Please park on the southside of the church and

enter through the door justoff the north parking lot.

TheBlue ValleyQuiltersGuild is dedicated to

preserving and teaching thefine art of quilting.

We welcome all newcomersas well as experiencedquilters to be part of this

guild

January 2 - Guild Meeting February 1 - Sit & StitchFebruary 6 - Guild MeetingFebruary 8 - Sit & StitchFebruary 22 - Sit & StitchFebruary 27 - Quilted Table Mtg

March 6 - Guild Meeting

January 11 - Sit & Stitch March 27 - Quilted Table Mtg

January 25 - Sit & Stitch

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Nancy Giltner will bepresenting a trunkshow entitled "MyStars" and will teach aworkshop using one ofDeb Tucker's Studio180 Design rulers. Sheis a certified instructorwith Studio 180 De­signs and will be show­ing us quilts that havebeen made with DebTucker's rulers and de­signs. In the workshop,we will make the "LoveLinks" quilt.

In April, Kim Melton willbe presenting "Jo's Little

Read more about Kimbelow in her bio writtenby her.

Kimberly Arthur-Melton -I grew up in Des Moines,Iowa and attended Iowa

State University where I received a Bachelor ofArts Degree in Applied Art with my emphasis intextiles.

My first sewing adventure was a wool crewelwork bell pull on linen that my sister gave mewhen I was 11. I taught myself all of the stitchesand completed the piece. It hangs in my mothers'home today. I started quilting in high schoolworking with the church sewing group in thesummer. In college I designed and screen printedblocks and set them into a quilt for one of my artclasses. My first quilting class was a GeorgiaBonesteel style quilting class, "quilt as yougo" (never finished) - and Yes! All of this wasbefore the rotary cutter!

Along the way I designed, pieced andembroidered a quilt for my church centennialand later I was commissioned to create a piecedand appliqued quilt by the Iowa Department ofAgriculture for the Iowa State Fair.

Coming to Kansas City, I joined the Harper'sFabrics staff, wearing many hats over the years,most recently as service technician for theHusqvarna Viking and Pfaff sewing machines.

Which brings me to Jo's Little Women Club. I havebeen involved with it since 2006, firstcontributing, then as a co-leader and morerecently, leader. Working with the small scalehas improved my skills and even verycomplicated blocks are less intimidating.

Besides sewing and quilting I enjoy collectingglass paperweights, (I have close to 100), history,travel and time with family and of course myquilting friends.

The Charity Report

251 was the final count for 2017. Doyou think we can do more than that in 2018? Frankly Ithink we should all be proud. At the Januarymeeting, Chris Peasewas awarded $25.00 forpiecing the most tops. She pieced over 50 last year. And PatWilliams was awarded $25.00for quilting the most. She quilted 21. It's not really a contest, but it was great to be able togive something to a couple of gals who have really stepped up and put the time and effortinto the charity quilts. But really, thank you all.

And the best newsever - Chris Peasehas offered to take over the charity committee alongwith the assistance of Chris 0' Hare. A small charity bee is being formed aswell. I lookforward to helping it take off. And yes, I look forward to getting mybasement back aswell.If you are interested in participating in the bee, contact Chris or Chris.

Thecount starts overwith the newyear. Safe Homewas given 25 quilts in January. That'sspectacular.

Asyou all know, the charity sewday is our Februarymeeting. Hopeyou all will participate.It's like the biggest retreat ever. If you know for sure you are not going to bring a machinebut will be looking for something to do, please contact me before the meeting. I'll be out ofthe country before the meeting and maynot return your email timely, but I'll try to bringsomething for you to do. My email addressisgranolal000@gmail.com.

Janette Sheldon

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Our Quilted Table Auction will be here before you know it! Wehave less than 4 months to decide - and provide - items for theauction, so it's time to put your thinking caps on!

Several of our members have already offered to make or purchaseitems for the Auction. Some of the items listed are bags, quilts,embroidered items, jewelry, vintage table cloths, baskets, casseroleensembles, and even a pie with a carrier! Others have offered topurchase items for the Auction. For all of you who have alreadysigned up to bring items to be auctioned - Thank you!

A sign-up sheet will be passedaround at the next meeting,or you can notify

Rita Porter (rkp546@aol.com) orLisaClark ( 'ciark 1965@grr1ail.com)byemail.

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Auction will becollected at theMay meeting.

To answer a couple of questions -

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o As a sponsor you need to provide the following:

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PDO COMMITTEE (Projectsdone bv Ouitters)PDQ Process: A form (green sheet with PDQ at the top) is available at every meeting that can be filled out with information

regarding your request for special projects assistance other than what is already on our monthly docket.Wilma Lamfers, wjlamfers22@gmail.com,Facilitator for PDQ,

Sit & Stitch WorkshopsSit& Stitch meetsmost every 2nd & 4th Thursdaysof eachmonth at RoseEstates,I27th & Antioch.EachThursdaythere is either aworkshop led by aBVQG member or a time for membersto comeandsew on their own projects.Arrival time is 9:30with workshops starting at lOAM. Participantsbring their lunch.BVQG membersare alwayswelcome to come evenif they are not signedup for aworkshop. Sit& Stitch is a good way to get acquaintedwith other members.

If you havequestionsconcerningSit& Stitch pleasecontactWilma Lamfers,

The weather changed our plans for having the first"2 fabric bargello" workshop to be led by MaryStrege. This first workshop has been rescheduledfor Thursday, February 1st. The second workshop

is still scheduled for Thursday, January 25th.

Thirty members have signed up for the "Two Fabric Bargello"wall hanging to be taught in January in twodifferent workshops to be led by Mary Strege. Most fabrics are now available at Quilters Headquarters, College &Antioch. There's no prep work for these workshops, but make sure you have the supply list and that you have all thesewing supplies.

In the month of February Sit & Stitch workshops will "pay it forward to Rose~_*8 II, 22 Estates". This year Lauren Bond will be leading the workshops in making "fidgetiT' ~'J lap blankets," We need many volunteers to come to Rose Estates and help us

obtain our goal.Please note these two dates to your calendar- Thursday, February 8th and Thursday, February 22nd. Bring yourlunch, your machine and normal sewing supplies.

A unique table topper Sit & Stitch workshop is scheduled forThursday, March 8th. This workshop will be led by JanetteSheldon. Look for the Sit & Stitch table at the February

meeting - we'll be taking signups for this workshop. Fee will be $5 and once you have paidyou will receive the supply list.

Joan Nicholson will be back with another "One Block Wonder". ThisAA_4#L 28 ~ 1f., ..••, 2L will be a 2 session Sit & Stitch workshop - first workshop will be/, ••• ,..,,, ~ TWr'rf,f, P Thursday, March 28th - second workshop will be Thursday, April

26th. You'll need to attend both workshops - workshop fee will be$10 and there may be an additional cost for fabric. We'll begin signups at the February meeting. Supply list will notbe available at the February meeting.

I am always interested in hearing from members about their interests concerning workshops.

If you have an idea for a workshop or if you have a project that you think the membership

might be interested in learning, please talk to me about it.

Wilma Lamfers, wjlamfers22@gmail.com.

'STASH your CASH' for SAFEHOME... Overwhelming success!

BVQG BREAKING NEWS ...

Generous with a capital 'G' is the definition of BVQG members!

In January, 2018, we began a cash jar collection for SAFEHOME that the committeehoped would perhaps total $100. The ultimate goal of $200, in coming months, wasto be used to purchase a gift card specifically to supplement the SAFEHOMEKitchen budget.

We are overwhelmed to report that January's cash totaled $277.14 !Anonymous do­nors added enough to round out that figure to $300.00 and the Costco gift card hasbeen purchased. SAFEHOME committee members presented the Guild donationearlier this month to a most grateful kitchen head cook and Safehome staff.

During future months the 'STASH your CASH' jar will be available at the SAFEHOMEtable for any loose change or bills you may want to contribute. It can be in place of -or in addition to - the regular suggested monthly donation item.(Don't worry - passing the jar for 'offerings' during the monthly meeting - like for Sunday services -will not be a common practice.)

Thank you ladies for a marvelous start to the 2018 year for SAFEHOME!

-Your BVQG SAFEHOME Committee

Many things are listed on the 'needs' list for the residents, some more urgent than others.The month of February we choose to focus on three food items requested by SAFEHOME.

You are welcome to bring one or as many as you choose to the February meeting onFebruary 6, 2018.

Let's fill our donation boxes to help fill the tummies at SAFEHOMEIThanks for thinking of others.

'FEBRUARY is for FOOD'SAFEHOME donation items

Adult/child snacks: suggested choices include

Individually packaged -Crackers, Raisins, Chips, Fruit Snacks,

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Happy Birthday to our members having February Birthdays!

1 Lori Lange 9 Ginger Bowsher 20 BeckyMedina

3 LueAnne Christensen 11 RosannaSmith 22 Wilma Lamfers

3 Pat Pickett 12 JeanRyszewski 26 JaneDrugg

5 Cathy Smith 13 Edith Stanish 27 Kristen Smith

7 LisaClark 15 SarahCoiner

We would like to thank each member for their participation in furnishingdesserts for our meetings. Please bring 3-4 dozen treats in celebration ifyou have a February birthday..

_ •••••••••••_.oiIiil •••••••ioIiiIiiI••••••"""""....,ioiIiiW1. Please use only quilt store fabric. If you use batik fabric,please pre-wash.

2. If you do more than 1 pack of charms, please put each one in aseparate ziplock with your name on it.

3. Use the same material for each pack; if you do more than 1,you can use a different fabric.

4. You can sign up at the guild meeting, Yahoo group or e-mail me.

2017Charm SquareExchange

FebruaryNo exchange

March Flowers

April PolkaDot

May Butterflies

June Red,WhiteandBlue

July Black!WhitelGrey

August I spy

September Shirting

October Batiks

November Oriental

Susan Mercer susan_mercer3@yahoo.comDebbie Johnson mjohnson1158@kc.rr.com

Dee Sopinski sopidee@yahoo.comRita Porter rkp546@aol.com

No exchange in February

How to Participate in the Charm Squares Exchange

5. You have until the 15th of the month to sign up. After that date, Iwill publish to the Yahoo Group how many pairs you need and theamount of material you need to buy.

If you need me to e-mail the number of squares for the exchange,please indicate it on the sign up sheet.

SusanMercer susan_mercer3@yahoo.com

Blue Valley Quilters Guild General Meeting"" January 2.2018.:. President: Wilma Lamfers called meeting to order at 9:28am Welcome to all attending. Wilma asks for motions from the membership to

accept the December secretary report and December treasure's reports as published in the Newsletter. Motions made, seconded and approved

by a vote of the membership .

•:. Programs: (BJ Krueger, Joan Nicholson, Nancy Taylor) Upcoming programs reviewed by BJ:

o lanuary: This meeting Schoolhouse by members: Susan Mercer, Paper-pieced; Mindy Peterson, Wool Applique; Stephanie Dodson,

Applying Borders; Nancy Taylor, Twilling; Judy Brennon, Labels for quilts

o February: Charity Sew Day .... Board provides lunch and February Birthdays provide sweets; we will have a Craftsy video

presentation during the day

o March: Cindy Parry, Tsunami Quilts

o April: Kim Melton, Jo's Little Women

o May: Dawn Ronningen, program and workshop

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.:. Newsletter: Deadline month for information into the newsletter is by the 15th of the month. Send that information to Joan Horton at

jhorton IOO@aol.com with BVQG in subject line and CC a copy to Dee Sopinski at sopidee@yahoo.com for inclusion on the website

.:. Committee Reports:

o Angel: (judy Brennan) Voting for this quarters Quilt Angel will take place in February and announced in March.

o Birthdays: (joan Horton) January birthdays provided snacks.

o Boutique: 3 sales in Nov/Dec raised over $1000

o Charity Quilts: (janette Sheldon) Janette gave recognition to 2 top performers for 2017 charity work;

Janette will be retiring as the lead person and was announced that Chris Pease and Chris O'Hare will take on lead roles. We

will be forming a charity bee to support the Charity Program.

Recognition to top contributors for charity in 2017: Chris Pease $25 for piecing over 50 quilts and Pat Williams $25 for

quilting 21

o Charm Square Exchange: (Susan Mercer). Feb no blocks. March small floral

o Directory: (Stephanie Dodson) Directory is updated on line monthly Please review the online version to be sure your information is

correct, changes go to Stephanie Dodson. We will not be mass printing directories in the future as members have access to it online.

There will be a small quantity of booklets available by request for cost of printing.

o Facilities: Lynn Droege being assisted by Chelly King

o KCRQ Festival: forms being submitted for our participation in 2019. Judy Brennan announced as Guild representative and Sue Tuttle

as alternate.

o Library no update

o Membership: 88 members and 2 visitors braved the frigid temps!

o Mentoring New Members: ( Chelly King) New member tea being held January 16 at Grace Covenant Church at I pm. This is open

to all new members from 2017 or anyone wishing more information about the guild. Board members encouraged to attend to support

the program. Contact Chelly for information on attending.

o Nominating Committee: Committee formed and sourcing candidates for 2018-2019 board: Rita Porter, Stephanie Dodson and

Chelly King

o Qpportunity Quilt: Quilt will be revealed at February meeting by Stitch'n Tyme, Sue Corkran, contact

Future opportunity quilts: 2019: led by Lynn Droege & Ibby Rollert

o PDQ/Sit and Stitch (Wilma Lamfers)

January I I and 25: Two fabric Bargello led by Mary Strege be sure you have the prep work information if you are

attending either workshop

February sessions will be Fidget Quilts for Rose Estates Pay it Forward led by Lauren Bond

o "Quilted Table" future fundraiser social event for the I:uild: (Joan Horton)

This is a social event that we are sponsoring on June 2, 2018. It will encompass a showing of quilts, themed luncheon tables hosted bymembers and a liveauction.

• Auction: Rita Porter seeking items for the auction that will be held; she has a form you are to complete ifyou will be con­tributing an item for the auction. Only 151 days left to contribute.

• Next planningmeeting February 273 pm JCC Library

o Retreat (Barbara Bruce) next retreat to be held April 28th, signupswill begin at February meeting

o Safehome: (Barb Frans,JoAnna Gorthy) Barb reviewed the addition of a "Stash for Cash" jar that will be availableat meetings; thismoney willbe used for Costco Cards for meals. January contributions listed in the newsletter

o J.lEQ1_(MindyPeterson) reminder to always turn in your items as you show and tell them; also, new members can join at any timeduring the year

o Website: Dee Sopinskireminded members that the main linkto guild information will be BVQG.org. The other link is no longervalid.

o Qther Business:

o RickyTims Luminariumcoming to the Overland Park Convention Center, March 9-10; early registration discount ends Janu­ary 19th and final registration by February 23'd

o Committee formed to review the by-lawsand make recommendations of changesto the membership. Rita Porter, ChellyKing,Stephanie Dodson and Sue Tuttle

o Show and Tell:

o Businessmeeting dismissed at 10:30 and Program followed break: Schoolhouse sessions

Minutes prepared and submitted by Sue Tuttle, Secretary

Treasurer's ReportDecember 1-31, 2017

Subm itted by Rita Porter

Checkbook 11/30/17 28221.09Certificate of Deposit $5038.10Balance 11/30/17 $33259.19

Income rInterest 0.24Boutique - lncorne 574.48

1Opportunity Quilt 511.00Total Income 625.72

ExpensesrCharity Quilts 50.00

Donation - Facilities 6.54Mini Retreat 350.00

1Programs 164.51 ,Storage 84.99

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Checkbook 12/31/17 28190.77 r,Certificate of Deposit 5038.10Balance 12131117 33228.87

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BVQG is excited to bea Promotional Partner for the upcoming Quilt Luminarium byRickyTims coming to the KansasCity area in March 2018.

TheALL-NEWQuilt Luminarium by RickyTims will be held at the Overland ParkConvention Center,Overland Park, KSon March 9-10, 2018** (Friday and Saturday).Wesigned up asa promotional partner to makesurethat all of our members are awareof this educational, fun-filled event, andwe encourageyou to go to

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to learn about the details. Join Rickyfor a two-day comprehensive quilt symposiumthat demystifies seemingly complex concepts, teaches mastery of unique techniques,and harnessesthe power of the ever-elusivemuseof creativity.

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Mark your Calendars

INI Common ThreadsREGIONAL QUILT SHOW

June 21-23, 2018 rv Century II Expo Hall rv Wichita, KansasWichitaq uiItshow.com ~ www.facebook.com/wich itaquiltshow

The following is a list of Local venues that support

Quilts of Valorand have scheduled sewing days if

you would like to join us!

Quilters Haven at I 16 N Clairborne, Olathe, KS. sponsors a sewing day the 2ndTuesday of the month, 9:30 - 5:00 for the Quilts ofValor project. Bring all your ownsewing machines, equipment, projects and a sack lunch. Contact isAnne Harmon.

Tallgrass Creeks Retirement Community:The Quilts ofValor sewing day is the4th Saturday of the month from 9-4, at 13800 MetcalfAvenue, Overland Park, Kansas.Bring a project & come sew with us. Lunch is less than $10 (cash or check) at thebistro or bring your lunch. Please RSVPso that we can know how many people toexpect. ElaineAlexander, dealexander@kc.rr.com .

Prairie Point Quilt Store; Join us at Prairie Point Fabric and Quilt Store, I 1950Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawee, Kansas on the third Monday of each month towork on QOV quilts.We start at 9:30 and stay as long as you like - the store closesat 5:30 p.m. Bring your lunch or there are many places around their shop to eat. Ifyou have questions please contact John or SusanThorp @ 913-268-3333.

Mindy Peterson - 5 acre Designs Quilting -Affordable longarm quilting.

Allover meander and edge to edge. I haveapproximately 100 different pantograph designs

available. I also make t-shirt quilts and other typesof quilts, including memory quilts, on commission.

Contact me at (913) 783-4750 (home) or(913) 481·2113 (cell).

My email is5acredesigns@gmail.comAnd my website is www.5acredesigns.com.

Stephanie Dodson - Summerwind Studio:Hand-guided, free motionlongarm quilting services.

913·788·0825 orsummerwindstudio@gmail,com.

Judy Brennan- Sunflower PointCustom Machine Embroidery. Some ideas in­clude: quilt labels, nametags, blankets, toothfairy pillows, garments, ornaments, weddinghankies (male & female), and SO MUCH

jhorton100@aol.com

Judy Oberkrom -Unique, one-of-a­

kind jewelry.Custom orders accepted.

jelo@kc.rr.com,www.craftyjudy.com

913 491·1295

Wendy Dombrowski and Joann Mader -Sunflower Stitchers:

Long-armMachineQuilting:Visit http://www.sunflowerstitchers.com/

or call Wendy@ 928-853-5280.Wendy@sunflowerstitchers.com ,Joann@sunflowerstitchers.com.

Do you have an old quilt top in yourcloset that is begging to be hand

quilted? TallgrassCreek Quilters willquilt it for you at a reasonable price.

Contact Elaine Alexander,

The best way for the guild members to communicate with the group as a whole is by using our Yahoo Group: blueval­

leyquiltersguild. This is a closed group, and you need to be a member of the guild to receive emails posted in the Yahoo

Group.

How often you receive group emails is a setting you can change to meet your personal preference.

On the left side of the page, look for the link "Manage My Groups." Click on that link, and you should see

"bluevalleyquiltersguild." If you click on drop down menu under the heading "Mail Subscription," there are some options

on how you'd like to receive the group's messages.

Individual Emails No Email Special Notices Daily Digest

Keep in mind if you choose any option other than "Individual Emails" any time sensitive messages may be received too

late for you to take action. "Daily Digest" will provide you with a summary of all messages posted the previous day. If

you aren't a member of the Yahoo Group, and would like to be added, contact Dee Sopinski.

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Facitities

2016-2017 Blue Valley Quilt Guild Officers and Committees

Officers

Committees

Lamfers, Judy Clifford, Pam Gardner,da Paul, Donna Beer

Sheldon, Marilyn Patton, Kristen

Rita Porter,

Lang Davis,

Drugg, Elaine Elliott, Judy Dobbels,lIa Alberg

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Ibby Rollert, Lori Lange, Carla Timberlake

Afembenhip

Jackie Johnson, Kim Mapes, Marsha Cah

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Jean Schlenk

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Mindy Peterson

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Judy Brennan

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Diane Basham

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Barb Frans, Nikki McDonald, Jo Anna

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Dottie Salchow

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Joan Horton

GIVE A LADY A QUILT AND SHE HASA CHERISHED, PRICELESS GIFT.

TEACH A LADY TO QUILT AND SHE WILLBUY FABRIC, A SEWING MACHINE,NEEDLES, THREAD, SEAM RIPPERS,BOBBINS, QUILTING RULERS, PINS,

PIN CUSHIONS, CUTTING MATS,ROTARY CUTTERS, BATTING, PATTERNS,

AND MORE FABRIC!

I am the curator of;::::::-~-an extensive private

textile collection!

No! My Quilt is notFINISHED,& I'd appreciate it ifyou'd stop usingtheF-word in mySewing Room!

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