November 2003 Program — Tuesday, November 11, 7:00 p.m.
30 Minute Stocking Stuffer Coasters will be the project for the month. Have cut and ready 3 fat quarters: 2 fat quarters should be a contrast to each other and the third (which will be the backing) should coordinate with the other two. Cut the coordinating quarter into 8 — 4 1/4” squares. Cut batting into 8 pieces of 4 1/4”. Of the two coordinating colors, cut 16 each of 4 1/4” squares. Bring scissors, pins, etc.
Bringing machines are Martina Holliday, Janet Orga, Jean Wanchick, Mary Wike, Dianna Russell and Marianne Rask. Bringing irons and mats are Martina, Mary Ann Snyder, Jean, Machelle Scott and Ann Hausser.
Challenge Block Auction: Bring your cash or check to bid on the August challenge blocks. The blocks have been divided into groups of four and the bidding will start at $5. (Harriet Mason: please bring your flannel board to display the blocks.)
Other Information Holiday Dinner: at the next meeting remember to bring your $11 (cash or check) for your reservation. The guild will pay for members’ tax, tip and dessert. The dinner will be at the Village Inn on Route 108 in Harlansburg, PA on Dec. 9. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. You can select stuffed pork chop, stuffed chicken breast or braised steak.
Bring a gift costing between $10—12. It doesn’t have to be hand made but should be quilt related.
Challenge Project: The pastel squares challenge will be due May 2004. You must use some part of all the squares but may add a background, backing and no more than two other fabrics to complete the project.
Doll Quilts for Christmas: If you are contributing a doll quilt (and doll or animal) bring them to the November meeting. They will be donated to the Salvation Army.
Quilts for Rachel: Bring in your quilts for Childrens Hospital for the first delivery at the November or December meetings. Another delivery will be made in May, so if your quilt isn’t finished before the holidays you may still contribute in the spring.
2004 Newsletters: If you want newsletters through the mail bring your envelops to either the November or December meetings. They should be self-addressed and stamped. Business size envelops would be appreciated.
2004 Dues: Your dues for 2004 - $12 - should be paid at the January meeting.
Judy Miller
Judy started quilting in 1978 by taking a quilt class at Maxine’s fabric shop in Greenville. Some of the classes she has taken are Dresden Plate, 2 Sampler classes, a Log Cabin and, her favorite, a Snowbound class. Traditional patterns are Judy’s favorite. The guild has influenced her the most and she adds that it’s inspirational and fun.
Like most of us, Judy has everything in her stash. She says there are enough fabrics to make many quilts, but she hasn’t yet. She has made five bed quilts, several baby quilts and wall hangings.
Working in her family’s contracting company keeps her busy, but also doesn’t give her much time to quilt. Her tip for us is to enjoy the process [of quilting] and don’t worry about being a perfectionist to get a great quilt. She recommends joining a guild because the friendships are wonderful.
Janet Wamboldt
Janet made four quilts in the 70’s then stopped until she took a beginner sampler class in 1995. Her mother was a quilter and passed the skill along. Some classes she’s taken are Giant Dahlias, Frontier Sampler, 3-D Traditional blocks, 3-D Mariner’s Compass and Leaf / Log Cabin quilt.
Her favorite types are traditional as well as scrappy. She has made many block of the month quilts. Jan has two sisters who are as addicted to quilting as she is and has been influenced by them. Her stash includes a lot of variety.
Since 1995 Janet has made 52 full sized quilts and 61 wall hangings / baby quilts. She works part time in the family business and quilts on her days off and evenings and weekends. She has a scrapbook of all the quilts and wallhangings with photos of each. She has handquilted 30 quilts - some full size; but, since her vision problems last year, Janet mostly machine quilts on her long arm machine.
Christine Stephens
Christine started quilting in the 60’s, but she began sewing around six years of age when her mother taught her and she made an embroidery quilt for dolls. She’s taken two sampler classes, a Christmas quilt and a Stack and Slash. She likes most patterns or types of quilts. The guild has influenced her quilting the most.
Fat quarters and sacks of pieces of fabric can be found in her stash. She has made 7 or 8 quilts, 2 wall hangings and too many to count for children at risk.
Christine quilts any time during the day and passes along the tip to have fun and try something new.
November Meeting: Bring ideas for programs in 2004.
January Meeting: We will have a silent auction; start looking for items to donate.
November Birthdays
Alice Clapper - 16
Judy Clare - 26
Irene Hoffman - 12
HappeningsMartha Washington Quilters Guild
Quilt Show
November 7 & 8
10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Church of the Covenant
267 E. Beau St.
Washington, PA
724-228-0564
If you are a Hostess remember:
coordinate food with others
get key from Linda at Quilting Bee
clean up kitchen
put away tables and chairs
return key to shop mailbox
The Art of Machine Piecing by Sally Collins
She recommends checking for accuracy each time you put two pieces of cloth together. For example if you are making a 9 patch with 2” squares in it and sew the first two blocks together— multiply the number of blocks you sew together times the size of the blocks then add a half inch and that is the size your pieces should equal. (2 X 2” +1/2 = 4 1/2 “)
Historian
The historian takes photos of the projects members bring for show and tell. Take a look at the
albums from past years to see the beautiful projects our members have completed. They may give you
Where The Corners Meet Quilt Guild meets the second
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the basement of the Sky Bank building in New Wilmington, PA.
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2003 Officers
President — Mary Ann Snyder
Secretary — Machele Scott
Treasurer — Marilyn Nebel
Hospitality — Joanna Baranek
Librarian — Lynda Bortz
Historian — Ann Hausser
Newsletter — Jean Wanchick
Program — Janet Orga
Martina Holliday Diana Russell Mary Ann Snyder
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Hostesses for Nov.
Dolores Romeo*
Mary Morell
Rose Spalla
Pepper McGarry
* denotes lead hostess
View the newsletter on line at www.cornersguild.homestead.com
Wear your Nametag to meetings!
Charter Members of the Guild since 1989
The first year had 38 members the following are still members:
Lynda BortzLeona Buchanan
Leona BuchananAlice Ann Flack Claudia Furlan
Claudia FurlanIrene Hoffman Chris LaLumia
Chris LaLumiaMarilyn Michael Linda Miller
Linda MillerBette Moore Janet Runkle
Janet RunkleMary Simmons Dottie Taylor
Dottie Taylor Ann Lepak (first President)
Thanks for starting the guild ladies.
2004 Officers
Thanks to all who have agreed to be officers for next year. We appreciate each member taking their turn in helping our guild operate.
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Do you have information about quilt shows or other activities? Give Jean the details for future newsletters.
Want to be involved in making a ROW QUILT?
It has been suggested that interested members sign up to participate in a Row Quilt project. What is a Row Quilt? Groups are assigned and each person prepares fabrics they wish to have in a quilt for themselves. Each person is assigned to make a particular row of blocks (e.g. friendship stars) and makes the row for each member of the group. When each member is finished everyone will have enough rows for a quilt. If you’re still confused, we’ll talk about it at the Nov. meeting.
