November 2019 PenWAG Rag 1emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

Patricia Lohoff

December is our Holiday Celebration which consists of a festive potluck lots of socializing and our Stash Extravaganza (see page 3 for more details

o n the latter) Please join us in our usual Roosevelt Room Q80 and the room will be open from 9 to 330 PM For this meeting only the guest donation is $10

We are trying to stay Green (how appropriate is that for a Christmas color) Bring a plate utensils napkinand a cup Bring a dish (with serving utensil) for 8-10 to enjoy There will be outlets for crock-pots ice for beverages etc Helping hands will be appreciated

Most of all we want you to join us to count your blessings and if you want to bring your $$ to renew your membership and replenish your stash that is your holiday gift to yourself See you there

Meetup

PenWAG now has a Meetup account as one of the avenues to reach out to the local community and increase our membership Meetup is an online service that matches individuals with groups of like-minded folks Anyone can set up a profile as a user and then get notified of events Contact michellepaganoonoocom for help

Contents 1 Hospitality 2 November ProgramsWorkshop 3 Stash Extravaganza amp Challenge 4 2020 Membership Drive 5 Hello Beautiful Sale 6 2020 Speakers Roundup 7 Next Door Solutions Thank-you 8 October ShowNTell 9 Coral Reef Project10 October Minutes 11 Our Wonderful Affiliates12 Quilt Museum Happenings13 What When Where14 Board Members amp Committees

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 2emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 3emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

Stash Extravaganza Carole Parker

December is a favorite month for many PenWAG members because of the Stash Extravaganza People find really ldquoneat stuffrdquo that other members have contributed and come up with some wonderful creations from items they got at the Stash Extravaganza

We are going to try an experiment this year paper bags will be marked with a price You can fill the bag with anything at the Stash Extravaganza except for two things 1 auction items or 2 high-end priced items We will try to set these items on a separate table to minimize confusion

November is your last month to donate items for the Stash Extravaganza If yoursquore considering making a do-nation

bull No scraps smaller than a fat quarter

bull If your ldquomagpierdquo gets excited and overfills the priced marked paper bag causing it to split or tear and you have to use another bag to contain the contents you cover the price of both bags

bull If you bring a canvas bag and use it the bag closest to the size of the canvas bag will be the basis for pricing the total contents of the canvas bag

bull The voice auction caps at 10 items Overflow valuable items will be put on the higher priced table(s)

bull If you donate complete patterns please group like sizes together Rubber bands string or one com-mon bag per sizetype (women toddlers children men etc) are acceptable for grouping purposes This will make our sorting job much easier

The December meeting will be in the Roosevelt Room Q-80 open from 9 AM to 330 PM

Yes I am looking for help to sort the donations We will also need to pick up and transport the donations from Maralyn Smithrsquos storage unit in San Jose to my garage studio space which has two fifteen (15) foot ta-bles in Sunnyvale

Please send e-mail to mscipsonicnet to let me know when you are available to help sort the donations Be aware that two cats reside with us but they will be in hiding and they are not allowed in the garage I have some evening hours available if enough people express an interest in doing a weekday evening sort We will NOT sort during the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend I look forward to seeing what treasures PenWAG members share

Going Back to Basics Buttons amp Closures Challenge Sue Han Keys Challenge Coordinator

At our January 2020 meeting we will show creative examples of buttons buttonholes closures on garments accessories jewelries samples - you make it and you show it

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 3emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

Stash Extravaganza Carole Parker

December is a favorite month for many PenWAG members because of the Stash Extravaganza People find really ldquoneat stuffrdquo that other members have contributed and come up with some wonderful creations from items they got at the Stash Extravaganza

We are going to try an experiment this year paper bags will be marked with a price You can fill the bag with anything at the Stash Extravaganza except for two things 1 auction items or 2 high-end priced items We will try to set these items on a separate table to minimize confusion

November is your last month to donate items for the Stash Extravaganza If yoursquore considering making a do-nation

bull No scraps smaller than a fat quarter

bull If your ldquomagpierdquo gets excited and overfills the priced marked paper bag causing it to split or tear and you have to use another bag to contain the contents you cover the price of both bags

bull If you bring a canvas bag and use it the bag closest to the size of the canvas bag will be the basis for pricing the total contents of the canvas bag

bull The voice auction caps at 10 items Overflow valuable items will be put on the higher priced table(s)

bull If you donate complete patterns please group like sizes together Rubber bands string or one com-mon bag per sizetype (women toddlers children men etc) are acceptable for grouping purposes This will make our sorting job much easier

The December meeting will be in the Roosevelt Room Q-80 open from 9 AM to 330 PM

Yes I am looking for help to sort the donations We will also need to pick up and transport the donations from Maralyn Smithrsquos storage unit in San Jose to my garage studio space which has two fifteen (15) foot ta-bles in Sunnyvale

Please send e-mail to mscipsonicnet to let me know when you are available to help sort the donations Be aware that two cats reside with us but they will be in hiding and they are not allowed in the garage I have some evening hours available if enough people express an interest in doing a weekday evening sort We will NOT sort during the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend I look forward to seeing what treasures PenWAG members share

Going Back to Basics Buttons amp Closures Challenge Sue Han Keys Challenge Coordinator

At our January 2020 meeting we will show creative examples of buttons buttonholes closures on garments accessories jewelries samples - you make it and you show it

October 2019 PenWAG Rag 4emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 10 October 2019

2020 Membership Drive Anne Vogel

The 2020 Membership Renewal Drive is underway Your current membership subscription will remain active through December 31 2019 To remain active we urge you to renew Sorry after that date you will lose membership status and workshop discount privileges until you re-register to join again

The MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NOW $60 for the year and $20 for a student with proof of school enrollment A guest is a donation of $500 but has no member privileges

By now every member should have received an email about the method to create your own account on our website Please talk to us if you have a problem We really urge you to create your own username and password and be able to access the membership features of our website Please email me at annevogelpenwagorg if you need help

Choose 1 of 3 options to renew your membershipbull In your web browser type wwwpenwagorg

o On top menu press Log In enter your username and password theno On top menu choose JoinGet Involved and select Join PenWAG o On the Join PenWAG page Scroll down select 2020 Membership

(Renewal) and follow the steps to renewbull Send a $60 check with ldquoMembership 2020rdquo as the memo to

o PenWAG POBox 111776 Campbell CA 95011-1776 bull Pay by cash check or credit card at the November 9th meeting

IMPORTANT Behind your 2020 name tag you will find your 2020 MEMBERSHIP CARD to use for discounts with participating merchants

If you have any questions about membership renewal email me at annevogelpenwagorg

Thank you Anne

Carolyn is pretty in pink

Heidis leather belt

October 2019 PenWAG Rag 5emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 10 October 2019

WErsquoRE HAVING A SALEPenWAG has rented the Santa Clara Womanrsquos Club Adobe on

Nov 16th so that our artists can sell their beautiful

creations

Come seeMinoo Amjadi

Leilani Bennett leilani bennett designsmdashHandcrafted wear-ables one garment at a time

Charlotte Delaplaine

Laughing Flower

Joanne Hyrkin magic in the makingmdashknitted neck pieces hats felted bags beaded neck jewelry neck- laces earrings royhyrkingmailcom

Lona Ingraham Wild Womanrsquos Designs--clothing jewelry amp totes

Barbara Martin

Marty Manzo Marcia Manzo Designs-- outerwear garments (coats jackets vests) amp small jewelry pieces

Georg Palmer Felted garments and pieces botanical printed scarves and clothing

Michelle Paganini Paganoonoo--one-of-a-kind upcycled garments including fit and flare flannel shirts amp embellished overalls

Joan Ragno

Yoshiko Suzuki Yume Glass Artmdashkiln-formed fused-glass jewelry and plates one-of-a-kind Japanese kimono remade clothing

October 2019 PenWAG Rag 6emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 10 October 2019

PenWAG 2020 Speaker Lineup Check Them Out on the Web

January 11 Holly Badgley httpwwwhollybadgleycom

February 8 Paul Gallo httpwwwgettagripclipcomhistoryphp

March 14-15 Suzi Click httpwwwsuziclickcom

April 11 Dorothy Yuki wwwdotsrainbowcom May 9 Coco Bonneville

June 13 Be Surprised

July 11 Pot LuckSew Giving

August 8 Lori OrsquoNeill httpwwwloneilldesigncom

September 15 Kay Khan httpwwwkaykhanartcom

October 10 Michelle Pagnanni httpwwwpaganoonoocom

November 14 Lecture Frank Lima httpwwwthegreatmorganicom Workshop Marilou Moschetti wwwmariloumoschetticom

December 12 Stash ExchangePot Luck

HELP WANTED Do you know how to make paper beads

Do you know how to make jelli prints

Looking for persons to teach these at a round robin in the afternoon of PenWAGrsquos June meeting

No pay but lots of stars in your crown See Marcia Leilani or Sherri

Did you visit our great Guild table at PIQF

And did you see Annettes vest and 2 quilts while you were there

October 2019 PenWAG Rag 6emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 10 October 2019

PenWAG 2020 Speaker Lineup Check Them Out on the Web

January 11 Holly Badgley httpwwwhollybadgleycom

February 8 Paul Gallo httpwwwgettagripclipcomhistoryphp

March 14-15 Suzi Click httpwwwsuziclickcom

April 11 Dorothy Yuki wwwdotsrainbowcom May 9 Coco Bonneville

June 13 Be Surprised

July 11 Pot LuckSew Giving

August 8 Lori OrsquoNeill httpwwwloneilldesigncom

September 15 Kay Khan httpwwwkaykhanartcom

October 10 Michelle Pagnanni httpwwwpaganoonoocom

November 14 Lecture Frank Lima httpwwwthegreatmorganicom Workshop Marilou Moschetti wwwmariloumoschetticom

December 12 Stash ExchangePot Luck

HELP WANTED Do you know how to make paper beads

Do you know how to make jelli prints

Looking for persons to teach these at a round robin in the afternoon of PenWAGrsquos June meeting

No pay but lots of stars in your crown See Marcia Leilani or Sherri

Did you visit our great Guild table at PIQF

And did you see Annettes vest and 2 quilts while you were there

October 2019 PenWAG Rag 7emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 10 October 2019

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 8emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

Michelles up-cycled flannel

dress

Vest from a quilt top by

Carole

Michelles Ellie Pattern

top made and worn by Anne

Wrens denim flower coat to go

with the hat

The reversible purse by Heidi

More October 5 Show N Tell

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 9emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

The Crochet Coral Reef project resides at the intersection of mathematics marine biology handicraft and community art practice and also responds

to the environmental crisis of global warming and the escalating problem of oceanic plastic trash Co-Creators Margaret amp Christine Wertheim and their

Institute For Figuring have brought the CCR to art and science museums worldwide including the Andy Warhol Museum the Hayward Gallery and the

Smithsonianrsquos National Museum of Natural History (Washington DC)

Cabrillo College Professor of Biology Nicole Crane will be lecturing about the effects of climate change and pollution on coral reefs and discussing

strategies for combatting them Professor Crane is a Senior Conservation Scientist and Associate at the California Academy of Sciences She co-leads

One People One Reef an effort focusing on working with Micronesian outer island communities to support coral reef management

The Cilker School of Art and Design Presents

Reception will be Tuesday November 5th 4 ndash 6 pm Lecture to follow at 6 pm WVC Student Center Baltic Room

WVC Satellite Crochet Coral Reef runs October 30th mdash November 21stWVC Campus in the Kirkorian BuildingHours MW 1030 am ndash 4 pm amp TTh 1030 am ndash 730 pm (Thursday Oct 31 until 5 pm)

WEDNESDAY OCT 30 mdash THURSDAY NOV 21 2019

West Valley College

Satellite Coral Reef Project

wwwcrochetcoralreeforg

14000 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga California 95070

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 10emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

October 5 2019 by Claire DeLucchiThe General Membership meeting was held at the Campbell Community Center Campbell CA There was a quorum present Leilani Bennett Co-President called the meeting to order at 1011AMMarcia Manzo moved that the General Meeting minutes of September 14 2019 as they appeared in the October PenWAG newsletter be approved Michelle Paganini seconded With no further additions or changes the vote to approve was unanimous

Leilani announced the membership drive would be postponed until November She also shared that 2020 annual membership dues would be $60 an increase of $5 from the current dues of $55 due to meeting costs increasing roughly 5 across the board as well as an insurance increase Leilani then shared the inaugural formation of an ldquoAngel Fundrdquo an anonymous beneficial fund for members who may be struggling to pay for dues or classes Donations can be made directly to the fund and only the Treasurer who manages it will know the identity of member(s) who may request funding due to hardship She then introduced several Board and Committee members who had items of business

Michelle Paganini described the November program and workshop For the morning program members Judi Seip and Joan McBain will take members on an African textile adventure and a virtual tour of the Alabama Chanin workshop In the afternoon Sue Hans Keys will teach her beaded silk ribbon flower necklace techniques

Carole Parker shared details about the December Stash Extravaganza Members were reminded to bring the rest of their donated items in November Please No fabric scraps smaller than a fat quarter (18rdquo x 22rdquo) will be accepted Similar pattern sizes should be bundled together Reusable canvas bags for member purchases are encouragedMost items will be purchased ldquoby the bagrdquo Only 10 items will be voice-auctioned Member Maralyn Smith is generously storing the donations until the event and can be contacted if members need to drop items off at her storage shed

Januaryrsquos artist will be Holly Badgely who will lecture on embellishing ready-to-wear garments All 2020 afternoon workshops will cost $45 The ldquoClosuresrdquo creativity challenge will be revealed in January during ldquoShow and Tellrdquo

Claire De Lucchi reminded members to sign-up for the Pacific International Quilt Festival (PIQF) PenWAG booth and white glove duties Nell Stinson Sue Hans Keys and Leilani Bennett are coordinating the booth set-up

Heather Murillo Second Member at Large is collecting the nominations for 2020 Board positions All Board Positions are open for nominations Michelle Paganini is interested in Program Director role and Jessica Bailey in Publicity Director role Sherri Tafel and Claire DeLucchi would prefer to volunteer for non-Board activities Contact Heather (mamahmurillogmailcom) if interested in any of the Board positions Leilani Bennett Marcia Manzo Anne Vogel Heather Murillo and Wren Clark plan to continue in their respective roles

Lona Ingraham promoted the first-ever PenWAG Artistsrsquo Sale on November 16 at the Santa Clara Womenrsquos Club Adobe Fliers with maps were available and also published in the newsletter Fourteen member artists have reserved spaces Free parking is available in the multi-level campus parking structure See Page 5

Kevin Roche shared website updates Credit cards can now be used at meetings for renewals and workshop purchases To sign up for 2020 workshops at member prices your 2020 membership fee must first be paid To establish the inaugural donation to the ldquoAngel Fundrdquo Kevin auctioned off a donated Martha Pullen heirloom sewing book for $150

Three new members were introducedAs there was no further business to be brought before the membership Laughing Flower moved to adjourn the General Meeting seconded by Michelle Paganini There were no objections and the meeting was adjourned at 1041 AM Following the business meeting members enjoyed Show amp Tell announcements and refreshments followed by a slide presentation by Linda Maynard

Support our local vendors and let me know your favorite places for this list via lenorepenwagorg

Paganoonoo 408 406 4477 wwwpaganoonoocom michellepaganoonoocom wwwetsycomshoppaganoooo

AAA Vacuum amp Sewing Bruce Bertolucci 19070 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino 95014 408 255 4762 Sewing machines all types service and repair 10 off all non-discounted sewing items httpwwwaaavacsewcom

Golden State Quilting 2435 Winchester Blvd Campbell 95008 408-866-1181 Wonderful selection of quality fabrics quilting and beyond Classes long arm quilting services httpswwwgsquiltingcom

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 8emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

Michelles up-cycled flannel

dress

Vest from a quilt top by

Carole

Michelles Ellie Pattern

top made and worn by Anne

Wrens denim flower coat to go

with the hat

The reversible purse by Heidi

More October 5 Show N Tell

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 9emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

The Crochet Coral Reef project resides at the intersection of mathematics marine biology handicraft and community art practice and also responds

to the environmental crisis of global warming and the escalating problem of oceanic plastic trash Co-Creators Margaret amp Christine Wertheim and their

Institute For Figuring have brought the CCR to art and science museums worldwide including the Andy Warhol Museum the Hayward Gallery and the

Smithsonianrsquos National Museum of Natural History (Washington DC)

Cabrillo College Professor of Biology Nicole Crane will be lecturing about the effects of climate change and pollution on coral reefs and discussing

strategies for combatting them Professor Crane is a Senior Conservation Scientist and Associate at the California Academy of Sciences She co-leads

One People One Reef an effort focusing on working with Micronesian outer island communities to support coral reef management

The Cilker School of Art and Design Presents

Reception will be Tuesday November 5th 4 ndash 6 pm Lecture to follow at 6 pm WVC Student Center Baltic Room

WVC Satellite Crochet Coral Reef runs October 30th mdash November 21stWVC Campus in the Kirkorian BuildingHours MW 1030 am ndash 4 pm amp TTh 1030 am ndash 730 pm (Thursday Oct 31 until 5 pm)

WEDNESDAY OCT 30 mdash THURSDAY NOV 21 2019

West Valley College

Satellite Coral Reef Project

wwwcrochetcoralreeforg

14000 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga California 95070

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 10emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

October 5 2019 by Claire DeLucchiThe General Membership meeting was held at the Campbell Community Center Campbell CA There was a quorum present Leilani Bennett Co-President called the meeting to order at 1011AMMarcia Manzo moved that the General Meeting minutes of September 14 2019 as they appeared in the October PenWAG newsletter be approved Michelle Paganini seconded With no further additions or changes the vote to approve was unanimous

Leilani announced the membership drive would be postponed until November She also shared that 2020 annual membership dues would be $60 an increase of $5 from the current dues of $55 due to meeting costs increasing roughly 5 across the board as well as an insurance increase Leilani then shared the inaugural formation of an ldquoAngel Fundrdquo an anonymous beneficial fund for members who may be struggling to pay for dues or classes Donations can be made directly to the fund and only the Treasurer who manages it will know the identity of member(s) who may request funding due to hardship She then introduced several Board and Committee members who had items of business

Michelle Paganini described the November program and workshop For the morning program members Judi Seip and Joan McBain will take members on an African textile adventure and a virtual tour of the Alabama Chanin workshop In the afternoon Sue Hans Keys will teach her beaded silk ribbon flower necklace techniques

Carole Parker shared details about the December Stash Extravaganza Members were reminded to bring the rest of their donated items in November Please No fabric scraps smaller than a fat quarter (18rdquo x 22rdquo) will be accepted Similar pattern sizes should be bundled together Reusable canvas bags for member purchases are encouragedMost items will be purchased ldquoby the bagrdquo Only 10 items will be voice-auctioned Member Maralyn Smith is generously storing the donations until the event and can be contacted if members need to drop items off at her storage shed

Januaryrsquos artist will be Holly Badgely who will lecture on embellishing ready-to-wear garments All 2020 afternoon workshops will cost $45 The ldquoClosuresrdquo creativity challenge will be revealed in January during ldquoShow and Tellrdquo

Claire De Lucchi reminded members to sign-up for the Pacific International Quilt Festival (PIQF) PenWAG booth and white glove duties Nell Stinson Sue Hans Keys and Leilani Bennett are coordinating the booth set-up

Heather Murillo Second Member at Large is collecting the nominations for 2020 Board positions All Board Positions are open for nominations Michelle Paganini is interested in Program Director role and Jessica Bailey in Publicity Director role Sherri Tafel and Claire DeLucchi would prefer to volunteer for non-Board activities Contact Heather (mamahmurillogmailcom) if interested in any of the Board positions Leilani Bennett Marcia Manzo Anne Vogel Heather Murillo and Wren Clark plan to continue in their respective roles

Lona Ingraham promoted the first-ever PenWAG Artistsrsquo Sale on November 16 at the Santa Clara Womenrsquos Club Adobe Fliers with maps were available and also published in the newsletter Fourteen member artists have reserved spaces Free parking is available in the multi-level campus parking structure See Page 5

Kevin Roche shared website updates Credit cards can now be used at meetings for renewals and workshop purchases To sign up for 2020 workshops at member prices your 2020 membership fee must first be paid To establish the inaugural donation to the ldquoAngel Fundrdquo Kevin auctioned off a donated Martha Pullen heirloom sewing book for $150

Three new members were introducedAs there was no further business to be brought before the membership Laughing Flower moved to adjourn the General Meeting seconded by Michelle Paganini There were no objections and the meeting was adjourned at 1041 AM Following the business meeting members enjoyed Show amp Tell announcements and refreshments followed by a slide presentation by Linda Maynard

Support our local vendors and let me know your favorite places for this list via lenorepenwagorg

Paganoonoo 408 406 4477 wwwpaganoonoocom michellepaganoonoocom wwwetsycomshoppaganoooo

AAA Vacuum amp Sewing Bruce Bertolucci 19070 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino 95014 408 255 4762 Sewing machines all types service and repair 10 off all non-discounted sewing items httpwwwaaavacsewcom

Golden State Quilting 2435 Winchester Blvd Campbell 95008 408-866-1181 Wonderful selection of quality fabrics quilting and beyond Classes long arm quilting services httpswwwgsquiltingcom

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 9emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

The Crochet Coral Reef project resides at the intersection of mathematics marine biology handicraft and community art practice and also responds

to the environmental crisis of global warming and the escalating problem of oceanic plastic trash Co-Creators Margaret amp Christine Wertheim and their

Institute For Figuring have brought the CCR to art and science museums worldwide including the Andy Warhol Museum the Hayward Gallery and the

Smithsonianrsquos National Museum of Natural History (Washington DC)

Cabrillo College Professor of Biology Nicole Crane will be lecturing about the effects of climate change and pollution on coral reefs and discussing

strategies for combatting them Professor Crane is a Senior Conservation Scientist and Associate at the California Academy of Sciences She co-leads

One People One Reef an effort focusing on working with Micronesian outer island communities to support coral reef management

The Cilker School of Art and Design Presents

Reception will be Tuesday November 5th 4 ndash 6 pm Lecture to follow at 6 pm WVC Student Center Baltic Room

WVC Satellite Crochet Coral Reef runs October 30th mdash November 21stWVC Campus in the Kirkorian BuildingHours MW 1030 am ndash 4 pm amp TTh 1030 am ndash 730 pm (Thursday Oct 31 until 5 pm)

WEDNESDAY OCT 30 mdash THURSDAY NOV 21 2019

West Valley College

Satellite Coral Reef Project

wwwcrochetcoralreeforg

14000 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga California 95070

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 10emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

October 5 2019 by Claire DeLucchiThe General Membership meeting was held at the Campbell Community Center Campbell CA There was a quorum present Leilani Bennett Co-President called the meeting to order at 1011AMMarcia Manzo moved that the General Meeting minutes of September 14 2019 as they appeared in the October PenWAG newsletter be approved Michelle Paganini seconded With no further additions or changes the vote to approve was unanimous

Leilani announced the membership drive would be postponed until November She also shared that 2020 annual membership dues would be $60 an increase of $5 from the current dues of $55 due to meeting costs increasing roughly 5 across the board as well as an insurance increase Leilani then shared the inaugural formation of an ldquoAngel Fundrdquo an anonymous beneficial fund for members who may be struggling to pay for dues or classes Donations can be made directly to the fund and only the Treasurer who manages it will know the identity of member(s) who may request funding due to hardship She then introduced several Board and Committee members who had items of business

Michelle Paganini described the November program and workshop For the morning program members Judi Seip and Joan McBain will take members on an African textile adventure and a virtual tour of the Alabama Chanin workshop In the afternoon Sue Hans Keys will teach her beaded silk ribbon flower necklace techniques

Carole Parker shared details about the December Stash Extravaganza Members were reminded to bring the rest of their donated items in November Please No fabric scraps smaller than a fat quarter (18rdquo x 22rdquo) will be accepted Similar pattern sizes should be bundled together Reusable canvas bags for member purchases are encouragedMost items will be purchased ldquoby the bagrdquo Only 10 items will be voice-auctioned Member Maralyn Smith is generously storing the donations until the event and can be contacted if members need to drop items off at her storage shed

Januaryrsquos artist will be Holly Badgely who will lecture on embellishing ready-to-wear garments All 2020 afternoon workshops will cost $45 The ldquoClosuresrdquo creativity challenge will be revealed in January during ldquoShow and Tellrdquo

Claire De Lucchi reminded members to sign-up for the Pacific International Quilt Festival (PIQF) PenWAG booth and white glove duties Nell Stinson Sue Hans Keys and Leilani Bennett are coordinating the booth set-up

Heather Murillo Second Member at Large is collecting the nominations for 2020 Board positions All Board Positions are open for nominations Michelle Paganini is interested in Program Director role and Jessica Bailey in Publicity Director role Sherri Tafel and Claire DeLucchi would prefer to volunteer for non-Board activities Contact Heather (mamahmurillogmailcom) if interested in any of the Board positions Leilani Bennett Marcia Manzo Anne Vogel Heather Murillo and Wren Clark plan to continue in their respective roles

Lona Ingraham promoted the first-ever PenWAG Artistsrsquo Sale on November 16 at the Santa Clara Womenrsquos Club Adobe Fliers with maps were available and also published in the newsletter Fourteen member artists have reserved spaces Free parking is available in the multi-level campus parking structure See Page 5

Kevin Roche shared website updates Credit cards can now be used at meetings for renewals and workshop purchases To sign up for 2020 workshops at member prices your 2020 membership fee must first be paid To establish the inaugural donation to the ldquoAngel Fundrdquo Kevin auctioned off a donated Martha Pullen heirloom sewing book for $150

Three new members were introducedAs there was no further business to be brought before the membership Laughing Flower moved to adjourn the General Meeting seconded by Michelle Paganini There were no objections and the meeting was adjourned at 1041 AM Following the business meeting members enjoyed Show amp Tell announcements and refreshments followed by a slide presentation by Linda Maynard

Support our local vendors and let me know your favorite places for this list via lenorepenwagorg

Paganoonoo 408 406 4477 wwwpaganoonoocom michellepaganoonoocom wwwetsycomshoppaganoooo

AAA Vacuum amp Sewing Bruce Bertolucci 19070 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino 95014 408 255 4762 Sewing machines all types service and repair 10 off all non-discounted sewing items httpwwwaaavacsewcom

Golden State Quilting 2435 Winchester Blvd Campbell 95008 408-866-1181 Wonderful selection of quality fabrics quilting and beyond Classes long arm quilting services httpswwwgsquiltingcom

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 10emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

October 5 2019 by Claire DeLucchiThe General Membership meeting was held at the Campbell Community Center Campbell CA There was a quorum present Leilani Bennett Co-President called the meeting to order at 1011AMMarcia Manzo moved that the General Meeting minutes of September 14 2019 as they appeared in the October PenWAG newsletter be approved Michelle Paganini seconded With no further additions or changes the vote to approve was unanimous

Leilani announced the membership drive would be postponed until November She also shared that 2020 annual membership dues would be $60 an increase of $5 from the current dues of $55 due to meeting costs increasing roughly 5 across the board as well as an insurance increase Leilani then shared the inaugural formation of an ldquoAngel Fundrdquo an anonymous beneficial fund for members who may be struggling to pay for dues or classes Donations can be made directly to the fund and only the Treasurer who manages it will know the identity of member(s) who may request funding due to hardship She then introduced several Board and Committee members who had items of business

Michelle Paganini described the November program and workshop For the morning program members Judi Seip and Joan McBain will take members on an African textile adventure and a virtual tour of the Alabama Chanin workshop In the afternoon Sue Hans Keys will teach her beaded silk ribbon flower necklace techniques

Carole Parker shared details about the December Stash Extravaganza Members were reminded to bring the rest of their donated items in November Please No fabric scraps smaller than a fat quarter (18rdquo x 22rdquo) will be accepted Similar pattern sizes should be bundled together Reusable canvas bags for member purchases are encouragedMost items will be purchased ldquoby the bagrdquo Only 10 items will be voice-auctioned Member Maralyn Smith is generously storing the donations until the event and can be contacted if members need to drop items off at her storage shed

Januaryrsquos artist will be Holly Badgely who will lecture on embellishing ready-to-wear garments All 2020 afternoon workshops will cost $45 The ldquoClosuresrdquo creativity challenge will be revealed in January during ldquoShow and Tellrdquo

Claire De Lucchi reminded members to sign-up for the Pacific International Quilt Festival (PIQF) PenWAG booth and white glove duties Nell Stinson Sue Hans Keys and Leilani Bennett are coordinating the booth set-up

Heather Murillo Second Member at Large is collecting the nominations for 2020 Board positions All Board Positions are open for nominations Michelle Paganini is interested in Program Director role and Jessica Bailey in Publicity Director role Sherri Tafel and Claire DeLucchi would prefer to volunteer for non-Board activities Contact Heather (mamahmurillogmailcom) if interested in any of the Board positions Leilani Bennett Marcia Manzo Anne Vogel Heather Murillo and Wren Clark plan to continue in their respective roles

Lona Ingraham promoted the first-ever PenWAG Artistsrsquo Sale on November 16 at the Santa Clara Womenrsquos Club Adobe Fliers with maps were available and also published in the newsletter Fourteen member artists have reserved spaces Free parking is available in the multi-level campus parking structure See Page 5

Kevin Roche shared website updates Credit cards can now be used at meetings for renewals and workshop purchases To sign up for 2020 workshops at member prices your 2020 membership fee must first be paid To establish the inaugural donation to the ldquoAngel Fundrdquo Kevin auctioned off a donated Martha Pullen heirloom sewing book for $150

Three new members were introducedAs there was no further business to be brought before the membership Laughing Flower moved to adjourn the General Meeting seconded by Michelle Paganini There were no objections and the meeting was adjourned at 1041 AM Following the business meeting members enjoyed Show amp Tell announcements and refreshments followed by a slide presentation by Linda Maynard

Support our local vendors and let me know your favorite places for this list via lenorepenwagorg

Paganoonoo 408 406 4477 wwwpaganoonoocom michellepaganoonoocom wwwetsycomshoppaganoooo

AAA Vacuum amp Sewing Bruce Bertolucci 19070 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino 95014 408 255 4762 Sewing machines all types service and repair 10 off all non-discounted sewing items httpwwwaaavacsewcom

Golden State Quilting 2435 Winchester Blvd Campbell 95008 408-866-1181 Wonderful selection of quality fabrics quilting and beyond Classes long arm quilting services httpswwwgsquiltingcom

Support our local vendors and let me know your favorite places for this list via lenorepenwagorg

Paganoonoo 408 406 4477 wwwpaganoonoocom michellepaganoonoocom wwwetsycomshoppaganoooo

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November 2019 PenWAG Rag 12emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

Visit the San Jose Museum of Quilts amp Textiles located at 520 S First Street For information wwwsjquiltmuseumorg

Happenings at the Museum Marie Strait Opening on October 20th and running through January 12th

KNOW YOUR MEME STITCHING VIRAL PHENOMENA TURNER AND GILLILAND GALLERIES The exhibition explores the concept of the meme as a poignant method to summarize understand critique and share thoughts on important societal issues In true meme fashion the artwork selection will be driven by the power of the people curated by the online community and will encourage the general public to par-ticipate in the exhibition process

STORIES OF WEST AFRICA HOLLIS CHATELAIN FINLAYSON GALLERY Hollis Chatelain creates art quilts based on her photographs while she lived in the West African countries of Togo Burkina Faso Mali and Benin From her photographs Hollis drew the original illustrations for her coloring book titled Stories of West Africa Each quilt tells a story showing the strength of family and com-munity while the backgrounds show lively African fabrics which play an important role in the everyday life of this region

FORM AND FUNCTION FIBER ARTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY SECOND ARTIST MEMBERS BIENNIAL OCTOBER 20 ndash NOVEMBER 24 2019 NOVEMBER 27 2019 ndash JANUARY 12 2020 PORCELLA GALLERY Juried by artist and curator Karen Gutfreund Form and Function showcases works in both traditional and new media that emphasize art over craft with bold use of artistic elements to tell an individual story Each of our SJMQT Artistrsquos Members brings a personal vision and sensibility to his or her cloth

Kantha Style Collage Mini-Quilt Workshop with Tricia Royal Sunday November 3 2019 1130 AM- 200 PM Fee $1500 Members $2500 Non-members (Fee includes admission to the museum) In this workshop we will make a 12rdquo x 12rdquo hand-quilted miniature quilt inspired by the Kantha quilts of Bangladesh Bring a handful of treasured fabric scraps (natural fibers like cotton linen and silk work well) but you are welcome to paw through Triciarsquos scrap pile as well Tricia will provide examples of finished mini-quilts and will show you how to compose and hand-quilt and finish your mini-quilt

Sam Bowker Egyptian Tentmaker Appliqueacute in American Collections Sunday November 3 2019 300 PM-500 PM $15 Members $25 Non-members The Tentmakers of Cairo create spectacular cot-ton-on-canvas appliqueacutes known as khayamiya Their breathtaking urban pavilions connect the splendor of the Fatimids and Mamluks the cut-outs of Henri Matisse and the souvenirs of world wars Dr Sam Bowker is the Senior Lecturer in Art History amp Visual Culture for Charles Sturt University in Australia In 2018 he and Seif El Rashidi published The Tentmakers of Cairo Egyptrsquos Medieval and Modern Appliqueacute Craft through the American University in Cairo Press He curated ldquoKhayamiya Khedival to Contemporaryrdquo for the Islamic Art Museum Malaysia (2015-2016) and he teaches an award-winning Islamic Art and Design subject

November 2019 PenWAG Rag 13emsp

Vol XXVI Issue 11 November 2019

Meeting TimePenWAG meets on the second Saturday of every month at 1000 am - noonish

Meeting Place1 West Campbell Avenue Campbell 95008 corner of Campbell Avenue and Winchester Blvd From 880 take the Hamilton Avenue exit Head west away from down-town San Jose Turn left onto Winchester Blvd Turn right at the second signal - Campbell Avenue Enter the first driveway and find a parking spot

Facebook Page If you like PenWAG you can now ldquolikerdquo our Facebook page Come see the pictures from the Show amp Tell and news about upcoming events Click on the link below to get there httpwwwfacebookcompenwag (you can look at this even if you donrsquot have a Facebook account) Lynnette Viste and Andy Trembley are ldquoadminsrdquo for the page Let us know what yoursquod like to see The PenWAG Board will help decide what is posted Stay tuned as we continue to explore the world of social networking

Join The PenWAG Yahoo groupThere is a button to take you to instructions on how to join the PenWAG Yahoo Group in the Members Only section of the PenWAG website

Small Groups Our meeting room is available from 9 to 10 am on meet-ing days for small groups who want to get together to sew bead swap ideas whatever Just organize your buddies and show up

Google DocsWe also have Google apps for nonprofits (for free) to store our documents in the cloud eg newsletters and minutes You can synchronize the PenWAG Google calendar with your calendar

PenWAG website wwwpenwagorg

Amazon to PenWAG If you shop via Amazon please remember to go to our web site (wwwpenwagorg) and CLICK on the Amazon link that appears in a box at the bottom of the last column on the right ndash scroll down the page Click on the box which includes the words ldquoSHOP CONNECT ENJOY amazonrdquo which takes you to the Amazon home page where you log in to your account as usual to shop PenWAG will receive a percentage of your purchases Please encourage your family and friends to use this link too

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