Friday, December 31, 2010

December 2010 Newsletter

MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES

December 9, 2010

CALL MEETING TO ORDER: President Elaine Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 PM. There were 34 members present. Two guests were introduced: Mrs. Lolley and Jean Conley.

MINUTES: Laurna made a motion to accept the minutes from the November 11, 2010 and Margaret seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

TREASURER: Delores Hickman presented the financial report. The current balance is $5,269.71. Income this month was $1550 from CITH raffle tickets, $22.50 from 2010 dues and $30 from 2011 member dues. A motion was made and seconded to approve the financial report as written. No discussion. Unanimous approval. Delores reported that $1403 was made from the sale of raffle tickets prior to CITH and $454 was made for the sale of tickets on the day. The total made from the sale of raffle tickets was $1,857.

OTHER OFFICER REPORTS:
VP: Ginny passed around the sign up sheet for quilts to be hung in 2011. She needs three quilts for each month.

Librarian: There was no librarian’s report. Historian: There was no historian’s report.

Program: Beth announced that Pat Martin will be joining the program committee in January 2011. Pat presented the Round Robin challenge for 2011. A sign up sheet and instructions were passed around. Pat showed the finished center block which needs to be completed by the February meeting. At that time groups will be assigned.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CITH: This report is tabled until the January meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:
Christmas tree at the State Home: The Tuesday morning group decorated the tree in the dining room of the State Home. It looks very nice and residents appear to like it in this location. The same group will take the tree down after Christmas. Elaine thanked the Tuesday morning group for doing these tasks.

NEW BUSINESS:
Donation to the State Home: Karen made the motion to donate $800 to the State Home for 2011. Cindy seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

New Budget: The new budget will come out in the newsletter. Discussion and voting will take place at the January meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Jan thanked everyone for their cards
and support following her two knee
replacement surgeries.

2. Ginny invited everyone to hear the
Sandstone Singers on December 10 at
7:30 PM at the Prairie View Methodist
Church.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next
business meeting is January 13, 2011 at 7 PM.
Plan to come early (5 PM) for brown bag
social.

NEXT WORKDAY: The next workday is
January 8, 2011 at 9 AM. Don’t forget a
potluck item. This will be a work on your own
day.

ADJOURN: Ginny moved to adjourn the
meeting and Judy seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
7:12 PM.

BLOCK DRAWING: There was no block
drawing. Tonight was our Christmas party.

SHOW AND TELL:
Caroline Standen: Jan’s block.
Pat Scheltens: Tirzah’s quilt.
Judy Gifford: Jan’s block; Santa wall hanging.
Bobbie Augustine: Christmas tree wall
hanging; Sun Bonnet Sue quilt.
Deloris Hagman: 3 towels; 3 robes; 2 blocks
for Jan.
Cora Fugier: Thimble block; Christmas block;
mini quilt top.
Karen Meston: Barn block for Elaine; house
block for Deloris Hagman.
Ellen Schwartz: Quilted camo dog jacket.
Mary Sue Waxler: Jan’s block; Pat C.’s block;
quilt top for Wrapped in Love.
Peg Kaan: Christmas tree quilt.
Julie Standen: Jan’s block.
Beth Mazella: Jan’s block.
Laurna Nelson: Jan’s block; Advent calendar.
Sheryl Brost: Felt snowman ornament.
Margaret Bartolome: 2 baby dolls.
Ginny Coates: Judy’s block; Christmas wall
hanging.
Pearl Risinger: Deloris’ butterfly block; 2
Christmas blocks; barn block; thimble block;
Teapot block.
Elaine Anderson: Jan’s block.

NEXT TIME
Thursday, January 13, 7:00 p.m. Regular
monthly business meeting. Don’t forget to
come and socialize and work on a project
anytime after 5:00 P.M. Bring a sack lunch.

Saturday, January 8, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. –
Bring a project of your own to work on.
Remember to bring a potluck dish to share.

Tips: When threading a hand needle, one side
of the needle eye is larger than the other, it is
easier to thread through the large side of the
needle eye. Also, wetting the needle eye can be
helpful.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

November Newsletter

MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES

November 11, 2010

CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Vice-President Ginny Coates called the meeting to order at 7 PM. There were 21 members present. There were no guests.

MINUTES: The minutes from the October 4, 2010 meeting were read. Karen Meston requested that the minutes be changed to state that Larry Wilcox is the superintendent of the State Home. Karen moved that the minutes be approved with this correction and Beth seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

TREASURER: Delores Hickman presented the financial report. The current balance is $3,742.62. Income this month was $61 from the sale of raffle tickets. Expenses paid were $25 to the American Quilters Society and $222.60 to the Mueller Center for CITH. Cindy moved to approve the treasurer’s report and Bobbie seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval. Ginny asked if there were any outstanding bills and Delores stated that there was one for the purchase of the quilt stand, and it will be paid prior to the audit of the books.
Ginny reported that Margaret Bartolome has a new phone number which is 605-440-1687.

Delores reported that we have two new members:

Linda Weed
27452 Pass Rd.
Hot Springs, SD 57747
619-971-1535
lindaweed@hotmail.com

Karen Phelan
PO Box 937
Hot Springs, SD 57747
605-745-6211
PRECPRETZ@msn.com

Delores reminded members that she has raffle tickets for the 2010 raffle quilt, and asked that members turn in any money from the sale of tickets.

OTHER OFFICER REPORTS:
VP: Quilts hung for November were provided by Cindy, Jan Weisser and Mary Sue. December quilts will be provided by Marilyn, Peggy and Sandy. Ginny passed around the sign up sheet for the quilts to be hung during 2011.
Librarian: Carolyn passed around the order form for the last time in 2010.
Historian: There was no historian’s report.
Program: Beth has palettes from the Decorative Painters Guild for decorating. These will be hung on the library Christmas tree. If you are interested in decorating one or more, see Beth. The decorated palettes need to be retuned to Beth by November 30.

There will be no block of the month drawing tonight for December. Our Christmas party is December 9 and the theme is a Christmas Tea Party. Beth has brought patterns of tea cups and tea pots, and members are asked to make as many blocks of these as they wish. The background color is to be off white and the cups and pots are to be soft colors. For each block that a member brings to the Christmas party, that members name will be placed in a drawing to win a tea service. Depending on the number of blocks returned there may be more than one winner of a tea service. If you have questions, contact Beth. Besides bringing your completed tea service blocks to the Christmas party, we are each asked to bring our own teacup and saucer and a dessert.

Beth stated that the Program Committee has put together a tentative schedule of meetings and work days for 2011 and this has been sent to the State Home for their approval. Please note that the January work meeting will be on the second Saturday (January 8) as New Years Day is on the first Saturday.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CITH: Chairman Pat Cerney passed around sign up sheets for the CITH shows. She asks members to sign up for hanging and taking down the show, as well as members to sell tickets at the show on December 4. Also, members were asked to list the quilt items they plan to show along with the approximate size of the project.

Cindy Reed will arrange for the pipes used for hanging quilts to be delivered to the Mueller Center. Hanging will start by 8:30 AM on Friday, December 3. You may drop your quilts off at Heart Song prior to Friday or at the Mueller Center no later than 8:30 AM on December 4. Labels for the quilts will be available with the newsletter, at Heart Song and at the Mueller Center.

OLD BUSINESS:
Christmas tree at the State Home: Sheryl has been in contact with Barb Beery regarding decorating a tree. Barb indicated that they do want a tree decorated, but will get back to Sheryl with the specifics. To date, Sheryl has not heard back from Barb, so she will call Barb. Sheryl asked the Tuesday morning group if they would be willing to do the decorating and they indicated that they would. Sheryl will let them know the day and time.

NEW BUSINESS:
Budget Meeting: The meeting for the 2011 budget will be held at the Mueller Center on Saturday, December 4 at 1 PM. All current and new officers are requested to attend this meeting.
Audit Committee: Karen Meston and Stacy Martin have volunteered to audit the books. This will be completed prior to the January 2011 guild meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Heart Song will be having their annual market party on Friday, November 19.
There is still time to call and reserve your spot for the party.
2. Karen informed guild members that she has raffle tickets for the quilts made for the Lisa Edgar benefit. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please see Karen. The benefit will be held November 13.
3. Sheryl reminded everyone of the high school play tonight and tomorrow night which is being directed by Marilyn. The title of the play is Home Front.
4. Elaine was not here tonight as her mother-in-law was taken ill. She is doing better now and is home.
5. Jan’s first knee replacement has been done and she is doing well. She is scheduled to have the other knee replaced on November 17. We wish her well.
6. Bobbie stated that there will be a breast cancer survivors Pink Glove Dance at Mt. Rushmore on Wednesday
November 17 at 7:30 AM. This event will be taped and shown on U-Tube sometime in the future. If you are interested in participating get with Bobbie to make transportation arrangements.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next business meeting is December 9, 2010 at 7 PM. Plan to come early (5 PM) for brown bag social. This will be our Christmas party. Don’t forget to bring a dessert, a teacup and saucer, and tea service blocks.

NEXT WORKDAY: There will be no work day in December as that is the date of our CITH show.

ADJOURN: Laurna moved to adjourn the meeting and Pat seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.

BLOCK DRAWING: There was no block drawing.

PROGRAM: Beth presented tonight’s program, and the topic was color. Color is what first catches the eye on a quilt. The characteristics of color (or hue) are: value which is how light or dark the color is; tint which is color with white added to it; and shade which is color with a dark tone. A committee decides the “in” colors for an upcoming year as well as names the colors. The “in” colors for 2011 are neutrals, pinky corals, and a variety or reds, greens, and blues. Big prints are in as well as ethnic and culturally themed prints.

SHOW AND TELL:
Caroline Standen: 4 little wall hangings.
Ginny Coates: Christmas block for Judy and a Christmas block for Jan.
Delores Hickman: Name tag; hexagon flower print holder; and oversized purse.
Pat Cerney: Name tag; 2 Christmas wall hangings; 3 Alaska pot holders; Jan’s
Christmas block.
Sheryl Brost: 2 Christmas blocks for the 2011 raffle quilt; one block for Jan.
Marilyn Rowley: Christmas block for Jan; block for Pat C.
Mary Sue Waxler: Appliquéd bag; display quilt; 4 memorial wall hangings.
Helen Schillinger: Thimble and Christmas blocks.
Margaret Bartolome: Blue bird house block for Karen; basket block for Sheryl; green
and cream block for Julie; iris for Ginny; basket for Marilyn; hummingbird for
Pearl; and Christmas block for Jan.
Jan Weisser: Thimble for Pat; building for Deloris Hagman; and Christmas block for
Judy Gifford.
Laurna Nelson: English paper piecing bag.
Bobbi Augustine: Blocks for Jan; falling leaves quilt; and spring paper pieced
wall hanging.
Carolyn Terrill: Jan’s block; wall hanging.
Sherry Nusbaum: Thimble block; Christmas block for Jan; and English paper
piecing tote.
Cindy Reed: Grandmother’s hand piece flower garden quilt hand quilted by Cindy.
Beth Mazella: 2011 raffle quilt top.
Stacy Martin: Shades of purple quilt.

NEXT TIME
Thursday, December 9, 7:00 p.m. Regular monthly business meeting. Don’t forget to come and socialize and work on a project anytime after 5:00 P.M. Bring a sack lunch. This is our Christmas “tea”. Remember to bring a real tea cup, your tea blocks and a dessert to share.
Saturday, December 4, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. –Christmas in the Hills. If you haven’t already let Pat Cerney know when you will be able to help, please let her know.

Tips: To help keep seams from pulling loose
when you paper-foundation-piece, begin and
end each line of stitching ¼” beyond the seam
line. All of your seams should cross. After
sewing, trim each seam allowance to ¼” and
press in place before adding the next patch.


Quilters, it is time to start thinking about what quilts you can show at Christmas in the Hills! Below is the form to use when getting your quilts ready. This show includes any quilt that has not been shown at a previous Christmas in the Hills show. Please fill out the information and pin the form to each quilt you plan to have shown.

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Quilt Show
Christmas in the Hills 2010
By the Minnekahta Quilt Guild


Quilt Name:

Pieced By:

Quilted By:

Techniques Used:


Comments:

Sunday, August 8, 2010

July Newsletter 2010

MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES
July 8, 2010

CALL MEETING TO ORDER: In the absence of the President and Vice-President, Secretary, Caroline Standen called the meeting to order at 7 PM. There were 23 members present. There were no guests.

MINUTES: Beth made a motion to accept the minutes from the June 10, 2010 meeting and Delores Hagman seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

TREASURER: Delores Hickman presented the financial report. The current balance is $3,951.21. There was income of $21 from the sale of raffle tickets. There were no expenses this past month. A motion was made and seconded to accept the financial report as presented. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

OTHER OFFICER REPORTS:
VP: Quilts to be hung in August will be furnished by Julie Standen, Sheryl Brost and Helen Schillinger. The quilts for July were hung.

Librarian: Carolyn reported that there are magazines on the back table for give away.

Historian: There was no historian’s report.

Program: Joan provided the instructions and the supplies for making our name badges. She also provided a demonstration on how to make them. If you need help making yours, there will be someone at the July 10 work day to help.

Beth reported that we have about half of the squares needed for the 2011 raffle quilt. Beth will be available at the July 10 work day to help members make their block for the raffle quilt. You will need red, green and cream colored fabric.

July and August work days will be work on your own projects, raffle quilt squares and/or name badges.

During the last workdays of the year, Beth reported that the program committee is going to try to get some instructors in for classes. Beth asked those present if they would prefer a catered lunch (for something different) or potluck on the workdays when there is an instructor. About half of those present were interested in a catered lunch, while the other half preferred potluck. Beth also asked the group if they would be willing to pay $10 or $20 for a class, as well as $10 to $20 for materials. Most of those present indicated the willingness to pay, depending on the class topic. Beth will take this information to the program committee as they begin to schedule some instructors.

In honor of Halloween, there will be a UFO exchange at the October guild meeting. Bring a UFO that you think someone might want as a treat or even as a trick.

Beth shared that quilt entries for the South Dakota State Fair need to be in by July 31, with the quilts needing to be there in August. For more information go to the State Fair website at sdstatefair.com.

Beth also had information on the Des Moines AQS classes in October. That information was passed around. The website is http://www.americanquilter.com/shows. Beth also passed around information on making scarves from old t-shirts.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
2010 CITH Raffle Quilt: The 2010 raffle quilt is almost completed. Julie Standen will quilt the remaining 10 kids and sew on the binding. Nancy Cuckler will fold the binding over and hand stitch.

OLD BUSINESS:
Garden Walk: A big thank you to Beth for chairing this event. Also, thank you to Elaine for helping. It was a success. Beth reported that there are a lot of pictures from the Garden Walk on our website

Fall River County Fair: Karen will take items for the “Best in Show” basket. The guild provides a basket of quilting notions and $50 to the “Best in Show” winner. The County Fair is August 5 through 7. Email Karen if you can volunteer to help set up and take down the quilts at the Fair. The quilts will be hung on August 5. Karen stated that they usually start hanging quilts at 10 AM in the exhibit building, taking some time at noon to lunch. Drop off sites for quilts are Nancy Cuckler in Hot Springs and Nuts & Bolts in Edgemont. Call Nancy to make arrangements to drop your quilts off.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Be thinking about your entries for the county fair. Remember the challenge quilt theme is “The Fairest of Them All”.
2. Heart Song Quilts is hosting Christmas in July on Friday, July 16 starting at 5:30 PM. Information on the event was passed out. Please plan to attend and don’t forget to RSVP.
3. Pat Martin reported that she brought in books and fabrics from Barb Sharp for give away. They are on the table in the back.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next business meeting is August 12, 2010 at 7 PM. Plan to come early (5 PM) for brown bag social.

NEXT WORKDAY: July 10, 2010 will be the next work day. This will be a work on your own, make blocks for 2011 raffle quilt and/or make your name badge. Don’t forget a potluck item.
August workday is August 7 and will be a work on your own day. Bring a potluck dish.

ADJOURN: Linda moved to adjourn the meeting, and Delores Hagman seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.

BLOCK DRAWING: Cora won the block drawing. She chose to give it away to Delores Hagman. Delores chose buildings as her theme, with no color preference, and a 12 ½ inch unfinished block.

SHOW AND TELL:
Sherry Nusbaum: Barn square; butterfly square.
Carolyn Terrill: Butterfly block; alphabet book.
Pat Martin: Butterfly block.
Beth Mazzella: Laurna’s UFO.
Dorothy Denison: Butterfly block; Eskimo quilt.
Lynda Anderson: Told about her quilt experiences in California; quilt run with charms.
Ruth Angerhofer: Christmas wall hanging; house quilt; 2 little girl quilts.
Cora Fugier: Paper piecing block.
Delores Hagman: Butterfly block; barn block; Cora’s bag; table runner for the 4th.
Jan Weisser: Anderson reunion quilt; pillowcases; purse.
Marilyn Rowley: Butterfly block; barn block.
Sheryl Brost: Butterfly block.
Arlene Mitchard: Nine patch family reunion quilt.
Julie Standen: Butterfly block.
Caroline Standen: Butterfly block.

NEXT TIME
Thursday, August 12, 7:00 p.m. Regular monthly business meeting. Don’t forget to come and socialize and work on a project anytime after 5:00 P.M. Bring a sack lunch.

Saturday, August 7, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. –You may quilt on your own, work on the 2011 raffle quilt blocks or work on Charity Quilts. Lot’s to choose from. Don’t forget to bring a dish to share.

Tips: When measuring for your quilt backing, add an extra 10 inches. The extra piece is just the right size to make a matching sleeve. Or make the sleeve from swatches of all the fabrics you’ve used on the surface of the quilt. If a repair is needed later, you’ll have the original fabrics available. (Editor – I like this last idea).

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Fall River County Fair Quilt Categories 2010

Fall River County Fair Quilt Categories 2010

Class G – Quilting

General Rules: To be a quilt there must be three layers attached together; a top, batting and backing. Enter non quilted items into needlework Class A. There is no limit on the number of entries in Class G. List name of person piecing quilt as well as name of quilter, if different. In categories including “professionally quilted”, the name of professional quilter must be listed.

At time of entry, the following special designations must be declared – Senior (over 75 years old), youth (under 19years old), and Challenge (see below). Separate awards will be given for each of these special designations in addition to any other awards.

2010 Challenge: The Theme is The Fair-est of them all. The size requirement is a minimum of 84 inches to a maximum of 120 inches around the perimeter. Relevance to the theme will be taken into account in the judging.

Lots:
64. Large Quilts: Outside total dimensions 300 inches or more
a. Hand pieced or hand appliquéd, hand quilted
b. Hand pieced or hand appliquéd, machine quilted (self)
c. Hand pieced or hand appliquéd and professionally quilted
d. Machine pieced or machine appliquéd, hand quilted
e. Machine pieced or machine appliquéd, machine quilted (self)
f. Machine pieced or machine appliquéd and professionally quilted
g. Mixed techniques (includes more than one technique in the same quilt, such as painting, embroidery.
h. Whole cloth, hand quilted (includes stencil)
i. Whole cloth, machine quilted (includes stencil) (self)
j. Tied

65. Small Quilts: Outside total dimensions more than 100 inches and less than 325 inches
a. Hand pieced or hand appliquéd, hand quilted
b. Hand pieced or hand appliquéd, machine quilted (self)
c. Hand pieced or hand appliquéd and professionally quilted
d. Machine pieced or machine appliquéd, hand quilted
e. Machine pieced or machine appliquéd, machine quilted (self)
f. Machine pieced or machine appliquéd and professionally quilted
g. Mixed techniques (includes more than one technique in the same quilt, such as painting, embroidery.
h. Whole cloth, hand quilted (includes stencil)
i. Whole cloth, machine quilted (includes stencil) (self)
j. Tied

66. Wall Hangings: Outside total dimensions less than 200 inches.
a. Hand pieced or hand appliquéd, hand quilted
Fall River County Fair Quilt Categories
2010
b. Hand pieced or hand appliquéd, machine quilted (self)
c. Hand pieced or hand appliquéd and professionally quilted
d. Machine pieced or machine appliquéd, hand quilted
e. Machine pieced or machine appliquéd, machine quilted (self)
f. Machine pieced or machine appliquéd and professionally quilted
g. Mixed techniques (includes more than one technique in the same quilt, such as painting, embroidery.
h. Whole cloth, hand quilted (includes stencil)
i. Whole cloth, machine quilted (includes stencil) (self)
j. Tied
k. Holiday Theme, Any technique

67. Table Runners: Any technique
68. Bags: Any technique
69. Miniatures: Outside total dimensions less than 100 inches and all components of the quilt must be miniature in size. Any technique may be used.

70. Child or Baby Quilts: Any size
Hand quilted
Machine quilted (self)
Professionally quilted
Tied

71. Multi Generational Quilts: Quilts started by a person in one generation and finished by a person in another generation
72. Group Quilt: Made by multiple people for example round robin
73. Miscellaneous: Any quilted articles worthy of exhibit

74. Senior: Any quilt made by a person over 75 years old

75. Youth: Any quilt made by a person under 19 years old

80. Antique Quilts: Display Only

Minnekahta Quilters Guild Awards

The 2010 Quilt Awards are presented by Minnehahta Quilters Guild to promote the craft of quilting and to honor those who excel in this craft. The Minnehahta Quilters Guild and these sponsors are offering these awards.

Minnekahta Quilters’ Guild – Hot Springs
Gift Basket awarded to winner of Best of Show

The Quilt Shop - Custer
$50 Gift Certificate awarded to the winner of Peoples Choice Award

Fall River County Fair Quilt Categories
2010

The Sewing Center – Rapid City
$50 Gift Certificate awarded to winner of Judges Choice Award

The Quilt Connection– Rapid City
$50 Gift Certificate awarded to the winner of the Senior Award

Nuts & Bolts Fabric Shop – Edgemont
$25 Gift Certificate awarded to the winner of the 2010 Challenge “The Fair-est of them all”

The Quilt Corral– Hill City
$25 Gift Certificate awarded to the winner of the Youth Award

Heartsong Quilts – Hot Springs
$25 Gift Certificate awarded to the winner of Large Quilts
$25 Gift Certificate awarded to the winner of Small Quilts

Thimble Cottage– Rapid City
$25 Gift Certificate awarded to the winner of Wall Hangings

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

June Newsletter

MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES

June 10, 2010

CALL MEETING TO ORDER: President Elaine Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 PM. There were 26 members present. There were no guests.

MINUTES: Judy Gifford requested a correction to the May 13, 2010 minutes. Four of the items that Judy presented during show and tell were left off the list. Those items are: Marilyn‟s basket block, red Christmas star block, Caroline‟s sampler autumn block, and Sherry‟s joy basket block. Judy had a total of 33 items in the May 13 show and tell. A motion was made and seconded to accept the May 13, 2010 minutes with this correction. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

TREASURER: Delores presented the financial report. The current balance is $3,930.20 (same as reported on May 13, 2010). There were no expenses this past month, or any income. A motion was made and seconded to accept the financial report. No discussion. Treasurers report was approved as presented.

OTHER OFFICER REPORTS:
VP: Quilts hung for June are provided by Sue Cleland, Deloris Hagman and Ginny Coates. July quilts will be provided by Marilyn Varick, Ruth Angerhofer, and Bobby Augustine.
Librarian: Carolyn reported that the new American Quilters magazine is being circulated this evening. There are new books in the library that can be checked out. Sandy Taylor has brought in magazines for give away.
Historian: There was no historian‟s report.
Program: There is no program report this evening.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
2010 CITH Raffle Quilt: The quilt is now off the frame. Volunteers are being requested to hand quilt the borders. Jan Weisser will take the quilt this evening to start working on the hand quilting. Contact Jan or Beth if you are interested in doing some of the hand quilting. Nancy Cuckler has volunteered to do the binding.

OLD BUSINESS:
Garden Walk: This is scheduled for June 26 from 9:30 AM until 2 PM. There are five gardens scheduled for the walk. There is still a need for more quilts (lap size or smaller), as well as more guild members to be in the gardens with quilts. Sign up sheets for quilts and volunteers were passed around. Take your quilts to Beth at 235 N. 6th St. between June 14 and June 22. If you want others to know who made the quilt, put a label on
the front of the quilt. Beth and Elaine will do a preview of the quilts and decide in which gardens the quilts will be shown.

Fall River County Fair: Karen will take items for the “Best in Show” basket. The guild provides a basket of quilting notions, fabric and $50 to the “Best in Show” winner. The County Fair is August 5 through 7. Karen will send out a list of the fair categories and the awards. Volunteers will be needed to hang the quilts on August 5. You may drop your quilts off at Nancy‟s (310 S. 5th; 745-5029).
Fall Heritage Festival: Elaine reported that the guild board of officers met earlier this week to discuss the fall heritage festival. It is the recommendation of the board that the guild not participate in the fall heritage festival in Hot Springs, but that we participate in the Edgemont Fall Festival. Karen made a motion to accept the board‟s recommendation and Bobbie seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

NEW BUSINESS:
Made in South Dakota: There is a web site set up for those who might want to sell their made in South Dakota items. For information go to www.madeinsouthdakota.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Be thinking about your entries for the county fair. Remember the challenge quilt theme is “The Fairest of Them All”.
2. Black Hills quilter‟s guild quilt show is this weekend.
3. Judy Gifford will be teaching a beginning paper piece class in Edgemont on June 26 from 10 AM until 3 PM.
4. June 15th Cora and her husband will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. There will be a potluck at Angostura on June 19 from 4 PM until 9 PM. It will be at lot 54 in the Cascade campground.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next business meeting is July 8, 2010 at 7 PM.
Come early (after 5 PM) and enjoy fellowship with others, and work on a project.

NEXT WORKDAY: July 10, 2010 will be the next work day. This will be a work on your own. Don‟t forget a potluck item.

ADJOURN: Deloris Hagman moved to adjourn the meeting, and Cora seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.

BLOCK DRAWING: Delores Hickman won the block drawing. She has chosen butterflies as her theme. Blocks are to be 12 ½ unfinished, and are to be “lovely” colors on a cream or off white background.

SHOW AND TELL:
Caroline Standen: Elaine‟s block; birdhouse wall hanging.
Delores Hickman: Barn block; hexagon flower table topper.
Mary Sue Waxler: Barn block; Prairie View Church quilt; bluebird quilt.
Ginny Coates: Prairie View Church quilt.
Arlene Mitchard: Trip Around the World (my second quilt).
Helen Schillinger: Red and black wall hanging.
Sheryl Brost: Barn block; joy block; basket wall hanging.
Carolyn Terrill: Barn block; Christmas block; butterfly hexagon; 1st quilt.
Nancy Cuckler: 2 wall hangings; flower basket 1st quilt made from 1952 „til 1987.
Gloria Korell: Flowers of the 50 states 1st quilt made.
Cora Fuger: 1st (45 years old), 2nd (1998) and 3rd quilt (2003) made.
Judy Gifford: Elaine‟s barn block; mini feathered star; #16 project warmth; #17 project warmth; #18 project warmth; 2011 BHQG challenge quilt; surprise anniversary quilt; Walworth County block; and Green County block (hen & chick.
Bobbie Augustine: Iris wall hanging; felted wool star wall hanging.
Laurna Nelson: Elaine‟s block; pot holder; shop hop quilt.
Jan Weisser: Elaine‟s block; hexagon wreath wall hanging.
Margaret Bartolome: Miniature quilt (unbound).
Julie Standen: 1st quilt; block for Elaine; scrappy star quilt.
Sherry Nusbaum: Pearl‟s hummingbird block.
Joan Nettinga: 2 blocks for past president Julie.
Dorothy Denison: Eskimo quilt; salmon quilt.
Debbie Foust: Reversible coffee fabric wall hanging.

NEXT TIME
Thursday, July 8, 7:00 p.m. Regular monthly business meeting. Don‟t forget to come and socialize and work on a project anytime after 5:00 P.M. Bring a sack lunch.
Saturday, July 10, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. –You may quilt on your own or work on Charity Quilts or the 2011 raffle quilt blocks or quilt on the 2010 raffle quilt border if it is available. Lot‟s to choose from. Don‟t forget to bring a dish to share.

Tips: When assembling the blocks for a quilt top, number the rows from top to bottom and pin a scrap of paper with the number to the left-hand block in each row. When finished piecing all the blocks in a row, press the seam allowances in one direction and place a straight pin in the left-hand block, pointing in the direction of the seams. Press the seams of the next row in the opposite direction.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

May Newsletter

MINUTES

MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES
May 13, 2010

CALL MEETING TO ORDER: President Elaine Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. There were 28 members present. One guest was introduced: Valorie Johnson.

MINUTES: Judy moved to approve the minutes from the April 8, 2010 meeting and Cora seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

TREASURER: Delores presented the financial report. The current balance is $3,930.20. Income this past month was $30 from 2010 dues (2 memberships). Expense paid this past month was $10.60 to High Plains Graphics for printing of the membership list. No discussion. Treasurers report was approved as presented.

Delores reminded members that she has copies of the membership list if they would like one. Delores also has the order for Fons and Porter renewals.

OTHER OFFICER REPORTS:
VP: Ginny hung quilts provided by Elaine A., Pat S, and Caroline. Next month’s quilts will be provided by Elaine and Delores. Ginny will find a third quilt to be hung.

Librarian: Carolyn reported that Ellen Schwartz has donated 15 books to the library. They are on the back table and are available to be checked out. Carolyn passed around two magazines.

Historian: There was no historian’s report.

Program: Joan is still working on the name tag project, which will be presented at a later meeting.

Beth asked that members bring one of their first quilts to the June meeting. This will allow for beginner quilters to see how everyone started out, and the progress that is made in the years to follow.

June 11 through 13 is the Black Hills Quilt Guild Show in Rapid City. No further entries are being accepted. Judy reported that there have been over 400 quilts entered in this year’s show. Jan M. informed members that Rebecca Smith has offered a $1 off entry if there are a group of guild members that are going to the show. For more information on this offer, call Rebecca at 255-4933 or 484-5033.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

2010 CITH Raffle Quilt: The hand quilting on the frame is close to being completed. It will then be taken off the frame and the border of children will be hand quilted. All are invited to help with this. Volunteers to quilt the children are needed.

2011 CITH Raffle Quilt: The current program committee is chairing this quilt. More blocks are still needed. If you are interested in a demonstration on making this block, let one of the program committee members know.

OLD BUSINESS:
Garden Walk:
This is scheduled for June 26 from 9:30 AM until 2 PM. There are five gardens scheduled for the walk. Each garden will need to have to guild members available. Beth passed around a sign-up sheet for those who want to display quilts and for those who would like to volunteer to be in the gardens with the quilts. Those signing up for the first time slots will help hang the quilts, and those in the last time slot will help take down the quilts. We will be able to sell tickets for our 2010 raffle quilt, as well as provide information on the guild.

Fall River County Fair: Karen asked that members start bringing items for the Best of Show Basket in June. Items suggested were fat quarters, needles, thread, pins and other quilting notions. Karen will provide the basket.

Hot Springs Fall Heritage Festival: This event is scheduled for September 17 through 19. Beth will lead a discussion on this activity at a later guild meeting.

NEW BUSINESS
Some guild members have been talking about the need for more time to socialize with one another, while quilting. Jan W. made a motion that prior (after 5 PM) to the business meeting at 7 PM on the 2nd Thursday of each month, members get together for a sack supper, quilting and socializing. Anne seconded the motion.

Discussed was whether or not the by-laws would need to be amended to include this. Current by-laws state that there is a monthly meeting, run according to Robert’s Rules of Order. The proposed motion would allow for the business meeting to be called to order at 7 PM. Many times only a very brief business meeting is needed, and then activities could resume.

The Block of the Month drawing and Show and Tell would continue, but would be held once the business meeting was adjourned. After discussion, the motion was put to a vote. Unanimous approval.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Be thinking about what you might want to enter in the County Fair. Don’t forget the challenge quilt. Karen hopes to have a description of the quilt categories at the next meeting.

2. Heart Song Quilts will be hosting their monthly Coffee Club on Saturday, May 15. This month’s project is a potholder. There will be a variety of coffees served.

3. Mary Sue has an oriental wall hanging kit, and fusible fabric to give away. If interested see her at the end of the meeting.

4. Guild Blog/Email site: Be sure to check each month for any changes. Address is http://minnekahtaquiltguild.blogspot.com.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next business meeting is June 10, 2010 at 7 PM.
Come early (after 5 PM) and enjoy fellowship with others, and work on a project.

NEXT WORKDAY: June 12, 2010 will be the next work day. This will be a work on your own. Don’t forget a potluck item.

ADJOURN: Cindy moved to adjourn the meeting, and Mary Sue seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.

BLOCK DRAWING: Elaine Anderson won the block drawing. She has chosen barns as her theme. Blocks are to be 12 ½ unfinished, and there is no color preference.

PROGRAM: Helen Spitzer presented a program on “One Block Wonders”.
Ann demonstrated a new product from the store which is used to fuse your small pieces of batting together.

SHOW AND TELL:
Caroline Standen: 2-2011 raffle quilt blocks; 2-wall hangings; lap quilt; pillowcase; and Pearl’s block.
Julie Standen: Pearl’s block and wedding gift lap quilt
Marilyn Rowley: Pearl’s block and gnome block.
Beth Mazella: 2 blocks; Green Tea; and 2 pillowcases.
Jan Moeller: Pearl’s block; Marilyn’s block; and Sherry’s block.
Laurna Nelson: Pearl’s block; Coffee Club wall hanging; and Sewing Ladies wall
hanging.
Ann Powers: Pot holder and quilted panel sections with beading.
Jan Weisser: 4 blocks for drawings and Pepper Dish top.
Margaret Bartolome: Hankie wall hanging and two necktie crazy quilt blocks.

Judy Gifford: Rabbit and Bear quilt; Teddy Bear quilt #1; Teddy Bear Quilt #2; Teddy Bear #3; I Spy quilts; Red & White Love Is quilt; Dolphin Quilt; Sampler quilt; Pink/yellow cheerleader; yellow/peach quilt; Sturgis Archery wall Hanging; BJ’s Log Cabin Silhouettes; Ramble Ohio quilt barn block; North Star Ohio Quilt block; Crosses & Losses Ohio Barn block; Pearl’s block; Green star block; Bear Paw Wisc. Barn block; Corn & Beans Wisc block; Star puzzle barn block; Saw tooth barn block; Sing on Stars barn block; Blazing star barn block; Cornucopia Wisc. Barn block; Crossed Canoes Wisc. Barn block; Purina Nine patch Wisc. Barn block; Directors dream block; Evergreen Wisc. Barn block; Cedar Bend Star Wisc. Barn weekly block.

Cora Fugier: Hummingbird block; Robin’s deer quilt I long arm quilted;
Deloris Hagman: Sherry’s block; Pearl’s block; 2- Christmas blocks; and 2- candle Mats.
Sheryl Brost: Hummingbird square.
Mary Sue Waxler: Pearl’s block and Pumpkin block.
Cindy Reed; Green and tan block for Julie Standen.
Peg Kaan: Caroline’s block and Sherry’s block.
Carolyn Terrill: Hummingbird block.
Helen Spitzer: One block Wonder quilt.
Delores Hickman: Hummingbird block; basket block; and flower block.
Pat Cerney: Hummingbird block; basket block; and child’s jacket/pants.
Elaine Anderson: Grandma’ quilt; Pearl’s block; EAA block; and scrappy star quilt.
Karen Meston: 2 – Haiti quilts.

NEXT TIME
Thursday, June 10, 7:00 p.m. Regular monthly business meeting. Don’t forget to come and socialize and work on a project anytime after 5:00 P.M. Bring a sack lunch.

Saturday, June 12, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. –You may quilt on your own or work on Charity Quilts or the 2011 raffle quilt blocks or quilt on the 2010 raffle quilt if it is not already off the frame. Don’t forget to bring a dish to share.

Tips: Eliminate some hand sewing by adding a sleeve to the back of the quilt at the same time as the binding. Cut an 8” piece of fabric the same width as the quilt, hem the ends, and press in half with the wrong sides together. Pin the strip at the top of the back of the quilt, matching the raw edges of the sleeve with the raw edge of the quilt, and add the binding. Tack the bottom edge of the sleeve to the back of the quilt by hand.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

April Newsletter 2010

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MINUTES
MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES
April 8, 2010

CALL MEETING TO ORDER: President Elaine Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 PM. There were 30 members present, with one returning guest (Julie Hyde).

MINUTES: Ginny moved to approve the minutes from the March 11, 2010 meeting and Sandy seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

TREASURER: Delores presented the financial report. The current balance is $3,910.80. Income this past month was $105 from 2010 dues (7 memberships), and $40 for 2 Fons & Porter renewals. Expenses paid this past month were $30 for 2 Fons & Porter renewals. Pearl moved to accept the treasurer’s report as read, and Julie seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.
Delores handed out the membership list for 2010. There were some additions to the list since it was written. Those were announced.

COMMUNICATIONS: Caroline read a thank-you note from Ruth Angerhofer.

OTHER OFFICER REPORTS:
VP: Ginny passed around the sign-up sheet for those wishing to display their quilts each month at the State Home. Ginny will provide all those volunteers with a copy of the list, so they know which month they are to bring a quilt for hanging. Quilts for May will be brought by Caroline, Elaine, and Pat S.

Librarian: Carolyn reported that there is a new quilter’s magazine in the library. She also passed around the order forms.

Historian: Helen had no report.

Program: Beth reminded guild members of the County Fair Quilt Challenge. The theme is “The Fair..est of Them All. Quilts are to be not smaller than 84 inches in perimeter and no larger than 120 inches in perimeter.

Black Hills Quilt Show: Beth informed the members that there was an article in the Rapid City Journal regarding the Black Hills Quilt Show. It will be held June 11, 12, and 13. The show accepts entries from all quilters. If you are interested in displaying a quilt, registration information can be found at area quilt and sewing shops, and on the guild’s web site, www.blackhillsquilters.org. Or you may also contact the exhibit coordinator, Carol Doyle, at 342-4126.

Beth reported that Patty Stanley is opening a coffee shop in the Pioneer Building (across from
Robb’s). Patty wants to display the work of local artists in her shop. If you are interested there is a meeting at the Pioneer Building at 4 PM on Saturday, April 10, or you may call Patty at 745-3989.

April 10 Work Day: This will be a work on your own day, or you may want to work on charity quilts. There is also the Million Pillowcase Challenge, and you may want to work on pillowcases on that day. Beth will provide the instructions on that day. Also, there will be guild members available to help with the making of blocks for the 2011 raffle quilt, using the tri-rec tools. Don’t forget to bring a potluck dish.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

2010 CITH Raffle Quilt: The hand quilting is going quite well. Those quilting are almost knee to knee. Join the quilters on Tuesday mornings or Wednesdays afternoons.

2011 CITH Raffle Quilt: The current program committee is chairing this quilt. More blocks are still needed. There will be someone at the April 10 workday to help you with your squares.

OLD BUSINESS:
The Garden Walk is scheduled for June 26 from 9:30 AM until 2 PM. There are four gardens confirmed for the walk, with a possible fifth one. Each garden will need to have guild members available. Beth passed around a sign-up sheet for those who want to display quilts and for those who would like to volunteer to be quilting in the gardens. We will be able to sell tickets for our 2010 raffle quilt, as well as provide information on the guild. More guild brochures will need to be printed prior to this event.

NEW BUSINESS

Fall Heritage Festival (Hot Springs): Beth presented the idea of guild members participating in this event to see if there was any interest. This event will be September 18th, and the organizers approached Beth about our participation. The idea would be to have quilters on the porch of the Evans working on quilt projects. This would be an opportunity to display some quilts, but would not be a full blown show. Karen moved that the guild participate in this event, and Jan M. seconded the motion. Discussion was that the details would be determined later. Passed unanimously.

Fall River County Fair: Karen indicated that the quilt categories would remain the same as last year, with the addition of the challenge quilt. Guild members seemed to agree that these categories were sufficient. The county fair is August 5, 6, and 7, with the quilts being hung on August 5. Karen reminded members that the guild would be putting together the basket for the Best in Show winner. Please bring items for this basket to the July meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. The Chadron Quilt Show is at Assumption Arena on April 23, 24, and 25. The theme is Civil War quilts. Show hours are Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from noon to 4 PM. For more information visit www.chadronfestivalofquilts.com.

2. Black Hills quilters’ guild is looking for quilts for show. Carol Doyle at 342-4126 or go on-line to www.blackhillsquilters.org.

3. Guild Blog/Email site: Be sure to check each month for any changes. Address is http://minnekahtaquiltguild.blogspot.com.

4. HeartSong Quilts: Strip Club, using the wild rose fabric is April 10; Coffee Club and Block of the Month on April 17; and finish up Friday on the last Friday of the month.

5. Julie Hyde announced that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will be having a hobby fair on May 1. This is on opportunity to show your crafts, but not to sell. If interested call Julie at 745-7052 or the fair organizers at 605-348-8994.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next business meeting will be May 13, 2010 at 7 PM.

NEXT WORKDAY: April’s work day is April 10. May work day is May 1, and will include A Scrappy Star work session for those who wish to participate. The supply list will be forthcoming

ADJOURN: Karen moved that the meeting be adjourned, and Pat C. seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.

BLOCK DRAWING: Pearl won the block of the month drawing. She has chosen hummingbirds as her theme. There is no color preference. The block should be 10 ½” unfinished or 10” finished.

SHOW AND TELL:
Caroline Standen: Sherry’s block; Marilyn’s block; Angel wall hanging.
Elaine Anderson: Sherry’s block; Marilyn’s block; 2011 raffle block.
Carolyn Terrill: Sherry’s block; Marilyn’s block; Flower wall hanging.
Pearl Risinger: Flower block; Basket block.
Sherry Nusbaum: Caroline’s block; Marilyn’s block.
Julie Hyde: Transportation block.
Sheryl Brost: Basket block; Fall block.
Marilyn Rowley: Mitten block; Penguin block; Sherry’s block; Stocking wall hanging.
Pat Cerney: Caroline’s block; Sherry’s block.
Julie Standen: Sherry’s block; Marilyn’s block; baby blankets (3); Taggie (burp cloth).
Arlene Mitchard: Sunbonnett Sue.
Laurna Nelson: Marilyn’s block; Sherry’s block; Spring wall hanging.
Jan Moeller: Breast Cancer Awareness lap quilt.
Ginny Coates: Collar.
Mary Sue Waxler: Marilyn’s block; Sherry’s block; Wall hanging; Red box block; Heirloom quilt.
Lynda Anderson: Easter Egg Hunt table runner.
Bobbie Augustine: Christmas block; Tree wall hanging; Amazing Rays quilt; Wonder Star quilt.
Sandy Taylor: Christmas square (2).
Beth Mazzella: 3 blocks; Charity top; dimensional pheasants.
Karen Meston: Marilyn’s basket block.
Cora Fugier: Julie’s block; Sherry’s block; Marilyn’s block; Pictures of 4 quilts of Karri’s; 1 picture of long arm quilted for daughter.
Delores Hagman: Marilyn Rowley’s block.
Audrey Pittman: Showed a quilt she is working on and asked for suggestions on how to brighten it up.
Pat Scheltens: Hand quilted reverse appliqué wall hanging.

NEXT TIME

Saturday, May 1, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – A Scrappy Star work session for those who wish to participate. You may also quilt on your own or work on Charity Quilts. Don’t forget to bring a dish to share.

Thursday, May 13, 7:00 p.m. Regular monthly business meeting.

Supply List for Scrappy Star: 1] 12 -- 12 inch squares of 12 different fabrics: 6 fabrics of one color and 6 of another. They should have good contrast so the star is not lost [unless you are going for subtlety]. While they do not need to be exactly 12 inches square they can be no less than 12 inches square.

2] Freezer paper--enough for 2-- 12 inch squares and marker
3] mat and rotary cutter
4] 9 1/2 inch square up ruler is a good idea...
5] a ruler at least 18" long--any width ok
6] sewing machine, thread, pins etc.
7} The pattern recommends small labels but masking tape works just fine...

This set up makes 12 blocks and they finish 9" square. These 12 blocks will make a crib size quilt if you add borders. If you want to add borders you will need approximately 1/4 yd for an inner border and 2/3 yard for an outer border.

Tips: As tempting as it may be to jump right in and cut all the pieces of a quilt at once, slow down and make a sample block first to check that you really like the colors as much as you thought you would and that the sizing of your pattern pieces is correct. Adjusting patterns is much easier than trying to fix cut patches.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

March 2010 Newsletter

MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES

March 11, 2010

CALL MEETING TO ORDER: President Elaine Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Pending the completion of name tags, guild members introduced themselves. There were 29 members present. Guests were introduced: Julie and Jean Hyde.

MINUTES: Pearl moved to approve the minutes from the February 11, 2010 meeting and Pat S. seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

TREASURER: Delores presented the financial report. The current balance is $3,795.80. Income this past month was $105 from 2010 dues (7 memberships). No expenses were paid out this month. Beth moved to accept the treasurer’s report as read, and Joan seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

OTHER OFFICER REPORTS:

VP: Ginny will take over hanging the quilts each month as a vice-presidential duty. She passed around a sign-up sheet for members to indicate which month they would bring a quilt for hanging. This month, Nancy Cuckler brought three quilts to hang.

Librarian: Carolyn passed around the list of books that are for sale, and explained how to order.

Historian: Helen had no report.

Program: Beth presented information on the Challenge Quilt project that will be a part of the Fall River County Fair in August. This will be a wall hanging, with the theme of “the Fair-est of Them All”. The minimum size is 84 inches in perimeter, with the maximum size of 120 inches in perimeter. The quilt may be any medium, but must meet the definition of “quilt” according to Division V, Class G of the fair book. The project must be completed and ready to hang at the County Fair on August 5, 2010.

March 20, 2010 is National Quilting Day. The program committee has arranged for a beginning quilt class to be done at the State Home on that date. Several guild members have volunteered to be mentors and help the new quilters. Joan showed the project that will be made. Joan encouraged all guild members to come (even if not mentoring) and work on their own projects. Be sure to bring a potluck item.

The April work day is April 10, and the program committee anticipates being ready to work on the name tags at that meeting.




COMMITTEE REPORTS:

2010 CITH Raffle Quilt: Good progress continues to be made on the 2010 raffle quilt (“Peace Together”). This is a nine patch, with children around the edge and is being hand quilted. Everyone is encouraged to give hand quilting a try. The 9 AM Tuesday morning group is working on this. There is usually a small group that meets Wednesday afternoons at 4 PM to quilt. Let Sandy or Karen know if you are planning on coming on Wednesday afternoon. All members are encouraged to go up on stage and look at the progress being made.

2011 CITH Raffle Quilt: The current program committee is chairing this quilt. Those attending the March workday were introduced to the block that is going to make up the 2011 raffle quilt. It will be a Christmas quilt, and will use the tri-recs tool. Joan stated that Heart Song Quilt will be getting in that tool. The size of the quilt will be determined later, and the size will determine the number of blocks needed.

OLD BUSINESS:

Storage Room: Elaine reminded guild members that we do have storage at the State Home, and if you are currently storing guild items at your home, please contact Elaine to make arrangements to store the items at the State Home.

Summer Quilt Program: Beth stated that the HS Arts Committee’s continues to meet to discuss the garden walk and whether or not they want to show quilts in conjunction with the walk. There is no definite information at this time, but Beth hopes to have definite information by the April meeting.

No decision has been made regarding the guilds participation in the Main Street Arts and Crafts show in June. Elaine stated that a decision would need to be made by the guild regarding both summer programs at the April meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Elaine asked for new business and there was none.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Let Ginny know if you have quilts to hang. We need three each month.

2. The latest South Dakota Quilters’ Newsletter is in the guild library for anyone who would like to read it.

3. Guild Blog/Email site: Be sure to check each month for any changes. Address is http://minnekahtaquiltguild.blogspot.com.

4. Dues are $15 and are due tonight. A list of members will be available at the April meeting.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next business meeting will be April 8, 2010, at 7 PM.

NEXT WORKDAY: March 20, 2010 is National Quilting Day and we will host beginning quilters, as well as work on your own projects. Bring a potluck item April 10, 2010 will be the next work day.

ADJOURN: Karen moved that the meeting adjourn, and Dee seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.

BLOCK DRAWING: The January block drawing winner was Sherry Nusbaum. She has selected a 12 ½ inch unfinished block with “joy” and/or flowers as the theme. She requests a pink background.

The March block drawing was won by Marilyn who has chosen a basket theme. She asked that the blocks be 12 ½ inches unfinished, using spring colors on a cream/ivory background. The baskets are to be on point on the square.

PRESENTATION: Beth’s presentation was on thinking creatively. She provided a number of ideas regarding creativity and how these might apply to the County Fair Challenge Quilt.

SHOW AND TELL:
Caroline Standen: Table topper.
Laurna Nelson: Caroline’s block.
Elaine Anderson: French braid; 2011 raffle quilt block; and Caroline’s block.
Delores Hickman: Snowflake wall hanging and Caroline’s block.
Peggy Kaan: Minn. Hot dish; Strip club; Montana Modern; Shop hop; and Haiti quilt.
Sherry Nusbaum: Messed Up Quilt.
Marilyn Rowley: Caroline’s block; Snowman block; and Reindeer block.
Carolyn Terrill: Caroline’s block and Flower wall hanging.
Helen Schillinger: Hunters Star Quilt.
Sandy Taylor: Christmas block.
Sheryl Brost: Charm block.
Mary Sue Waxler: Caroline’s block #1; Caroline’s block #2; and Pillow cover.
Pearl Risinger: Haiti quilt and Block for Caroline.
Ginny Coates: Christmas block and block for Caroline.
Julie Standen: 4 baby quilts; Caroline’s block; and Turning 20 lap quilt.
Cindy Reed: 8” block for Julie Standen.
Shirley Green: Texture magic purse; Valentine pillow sham; and Star block.
Karen Meston: Christmas raffle block and Caroline’s block.
Joan Nettinger: 2 Christmas raffle blocks.
Marilyn Varick: Doll house block.
Beth Mazella: Leaf shadow runner and 2 Christmas raffle blocks.
Julie Hyde: Baby quilt.
Deloris Hagman: 2 Valentine table runners; 2 Christmas blocks for Julie; Mystery table runner; Caroline’s block; 2 bug jar blocks; and grandson’s horse quilt.
Cora Fugier: Caroline’s block; three 2011 raffle quilt blocks; and 8 grand-daughter’s quilt.
Debbie Foust: English paper pieces, appliquéd on squares.
Jan Moeller: Caroline’s block.
Nancy Cuckler: Two hand quilts (braced bees and 30’s fabrics and reproduction fabrics) and southern star table cloth.

NEXT TIME

Saturday, March 20, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – National Quilt Day Beginning Quilt Class, quilt on your own or work on Charity Quilts. Don’t forget to bring a dish to share.

Thursday, April 8, 7:00 p.m. Regular monthly business meeting.

Saturday, March 20, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – National Quilting Day - Beginning quilt class, quilt on your own or work on Charity Quilts. Don’t forget to bring a dish to share.

Saturday, April 10, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. –Work on Name tags, quilt on your own or work on Charity Quilts. Don’t forget to bring a dish to share.

Tips: Eliminate some hand sewing by adding a sleeve to the back of the quilt at the same time as the binding. Cut an 8” piece of fabric the same width as the quilt, hem the ends, and press in half with the wrong sides together. Pin the strip at the top of the back of the quilt, matching the raw edges of the sleeve with the raw edge of the quilt, and add the binding. Tack the bottom edge of the sleeve.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

February Newsletter

MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES

February 11, 2010

CALL MEETING TO ORDER: President Elaine Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. There were 26 members present. Three new members were introduced: Audrey Pittman; Marcia Jackson; and Mary Sue Waxler.

MINUTES: Laurna moved to approve the minutes from the January 14, 2010 meeting and Pat C. seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

TREASURER: Delores presented the financial report. The current balance is $3,690.80. Income this past month was $390 from 2010 dues (26 memberships). Expenses were: $800 to the State Veterans’ Home; $5 membership dues refund to Gloria Korrell; and $20 for SD Quilt Guild dues. Joan moved to accept the treasurer’s report as read, and Judy seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

LIBRARIAN: Carolyn passed around the new AQ magazine and order information. There are quilt magazines on the table for give away. There are a couple newly donated quilt books that will be put in the library and may be checked out.

HISTORIAN: Helen will accept any pictures or memorabilia.

PROGRAM: Block of the Month: The block of the month will continue this year. If you choose to participate, you are expected to make a block each month. Those who choose not to participate are welcome to make a block, but are not eligible to win.

Name Tags: The program committee will provide instructions for making name tags prior to the March work day. On the March work day, those attending can make their name tag. Otherwise, make them at home. They will be a bag style, with your name on the flap. The program committee will provide the name fabric and the neck cord. Each member will need to provide a quarter of a yard of fabric of their choice for the bag. The mammoth will be used as the logo. A sample of the name bag was passed around, along with two examples of mammoth pins. Let Laurna know which pin style you would like. She will purchase these and each member will need to reimburse her for that purchase. The name tags are to be worn at each guild meeting, and if a member forgets to wear her/his name tag, there will be a jar in which you will have to pay a fine of a quarter.

National Quilting Day: National Quilting Day is March 20. The State Home auditorium will be available to guild members on that day. The program committee will be offering a basic beginner’s quilt class on that date. An invitation will be in the newspaper and more information will be at the next guild meeting and at HeartSong.

Calendar of Events: Beth provided a handout of quilt events for 2010. Please make note of the dates for the following: National Quilting Day; the Chadron Quilt Show; the BH Quilt Show; the County Fair; and the 125th Anniversary of the State Fair.

County Fair Challenge Quilt: Beth announced that there will be a challenge quilt event in conjunction with the Fall River County Fair. She provided a handout with some of specifics of this challenge quilt: size is 84 inches to 120 inches in perimeter; any medium but must meet the definition of “quilt” – Division V, Class G; and must be completed and hung at the County Fair on August 5, 2010. The challenge quilt must pertain to the theme of the fair which is yet to be determined.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
2010 CITH Raffle Quilt: Good progress continues to be made on the 2010 raffle quilt (“Peace Together”). Everyone is encouraged to give hand quilting a try. The 9 AM Tuesday morning group is working on this. There is usually a small group that meets Wednesday afternoons at 4 PM to quilt. Let Sandy or Karen know if you are planning on coming on Wednesday afternoon.

OLD BUSINESS:

Storage Room: Elaine has the key for the guild storage room at the State Home. If you are storing guild property and would like to have it put in the storage room, please make arrangements with Elaine.

NEW BUSINESS

2011 Raffle Quilt: Elaine asked for a volunteer/volunteers to chair the 2011 raffle quilt and ideas for that quilt. The program committee announced that they would coordinate work days in April, May and June to work on the 2011 raffle quilt. Cindy spoke to the duties and responsibilities of the chair and encouraged members to volunteer for this. The chair decides the theme/design, colors, quilting method, etc. and the members carry out this decision. Nancy reminded members of the blocks she had donated to guild some time ago, and suggested that these might be used in the 2011 raffle quilt. After some discussion the program committee (Beth, Joan, Laurna and Cora) volunteered to chair the 2011 raffle quilt.

Volunteer to hang quilts: Elaine asked for a volunteer to coordinate hanging quilts at the State Home. Beth made a motion that the guild vice-president have the responsibility of coordinating hanging quilts each month at the State Home. Cindy seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

Summer Programs: Elaine reported that Sheryl had been approached about the guild doing something during the Main Street Arts and Craft Fair on June 25, 26 and 27. Members are asked to think about whether or not we would like to participate. Beth reported that there had been some discussion that quilts be displayed as part of the HS Arts Committee Garden Walk on June 19. There will be more details and discussion of both topics at our March meeting. Come prepared with ideas for discussion.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Let Ginny know if you have quilts to hang. We need three each month.

2. Karen provided information on Joan Davis’ (Quilt Corral) Helping Haiti Quilts. Karen has three kits if any members are interested in participating. The kits include the pattern and the fabric for the top and backing. You will need to provide the bat and the quilting.

3. Guild Blog/Email site: Be sure to check each month for any changes. Address is http://minnekahtaquiltguild.blogspot.com. Dee Watson updates the blog each month.

4. Elaine read a thank you note received from the State Home for the donation the guild made.

5. Dues are $15 and are due by the March business meeting.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next business meeting will be March 11, 2010, at 7 PM.

NEXT WORKDAY: March 6 will be the next work day. We will be making our name tags, and working on charity quilts. Don’t forget to bring a potluck item.

ADJOURN: Karen moved that the meeting adjourn, and Beth seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8 PM.

BLOCK DRAWING: Caroline won the block drawing. She has selected a sampler block theme, and fall colors with any color background except white. Block size is 10-1/2 inches unfinished (10 inches finished).

PRESENTATION: Cora presented a program on selecting threads for your quilting projects, and how to set the thread up in your machines.

SHOW AND TELL:

Karen Meston: Basket block for Sheryl; Charm block for Julie.
Julie Standen: Seven baby quilts.
Marilyn Rowley: Strip club top; fall sampler top.
Pat Cerney: One wall hanger; sample dress; sample of texture magic.
Beth Mazzella: Mint chocolate chip wall hanging.
Laurna Nelson: Two blocks for Julie; block for Karen Meston; snow girl wall hanging; valentine wall hanging; shoe block.
Cora Fugier: Long arm quilt; Rachel’s Star of David; two heart blocks.
Judy Gifford: Carl’s finished star quilt; Casey’s finished star quilt; two blocks for Julie; one barn quilt block; six quilts on barn block (log cabin; milky way; churn dash; square in square; spinning spools; and wild goose chase).
Debbie Foust: Pillow, wall hanging; two rag quilts.
Carolyn Terrill: Christmas table runner.
Mary Sue Waxler: Three throw pillows.
Peggy Kaan: Karen’s birdhouse block.
Delores Hickman: Sheryl’s basket block; Valentine wall hanging.

NEXT TIME

Saturday, March 6, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – Name tags, quilt on your own or work on Charity Quilts. Don’t forget to bring a dish to share.

Thursday, March 11, 7:00 p.m. Regular monthly business meeting.

Saturday, March 20, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – National Quilting Day - Beginning quilt class, quilt on your own or work on Charity Quilts. Don’t forget to bring a dish to share.
Tips: To add sparkle to dull fabric combinations, try adding a bright color, a large print, a fabric with a tiny white print on a darker background, or replace one of your fabrics with a stripe or a check.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

January Newsletter

MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES

January 14, 2010

CALL MEETING TO ORDER: President Elaine Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 PM. There were 30 members present. Guests introduced were: Rose & Stormy Morrison, Mary Sue Waxler, and Ellen Shores.

MINUTES: Nancy moved to approve the minutes from the December 10, 2009 meeting and Marilyn R. seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

STATE HOME PRESENTATION: On behalf of the guild, Elaine presented $800 to State Home Director, Randy Meyers. Elaine thanked the State Home for the use of their space. Randy informed the guild how much the residents enjoy seeing the quilts that we hang each month. The money received from donations is used for “quality of life” activities (trips; outings; etc) for the residents.

TREASURER: Delores presented the financial report. The current balance is $4,125.80. Income this past month was $105 from 2010 dues (7 memberships). Expenses were $4.77 to the Hot Springs Star, $101.74 for Christmas Party, and $15 for Fons & Porter subscriptions. Karen moved to accept the treasurer’s report as read, and Beth seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.

LIBRARIAN: Carolyn, our new librarian, passed around the order blanks for new books. She also reported on a new book (Birds & Roses) which is being placed in the library. This was a free gift from AQS.

HISTORIAN: Helen said she could use some pictures from the CITH’s quilt show, if anyone has some. She would also take any historical items of interest.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
2010 CITH Raffle Quilt: Good progress continues to be made on the 2010 raffle quilt (“Peace Together”). Everyone is encouraged to give hand quilting a try.

Audit: Marilyn Varick and Laurna Nelson completed the audit of the books. Marilyn reports that Delores is doing a stellar job.

Newsletter: If you are not receiving the newsletter, either by email or regular mail, get with Karen to correct this.


Brochures/Flyers: The guild brochures have been completed by Joan and Annie. They will be at Heart Song Quilts.

2010 Program: The program committee members (Joan, Beth, and Cora) presented 2010 program goals.

Done Deals: This will combine show and tell, UFO’s and the block exchange. Each completed item (regardless of size or whether it is a UFO and block for the block exchange) will entitle the quilters name to be entered in the year end gift giving. There will not be fat quarters handed out for UFO’s completed, rather names will be drawn for bigger ticket items (an ott light was shown as an example). Program committee advises everyone to read the guild minutes to make sure their “Done Deal” items are listed, as that is how program will determine the entries.

Block of the Month: BOM will continue, starting in February. The person whose name is drawn will be able to choose the theme, the colors, and the size of their block. Between now and the February meeting, members are asked to decide whether or not they want to participate in the BOM drawing. If you decide to participate, you will be required to make a block each month for the entire year. If you have not made a decision by February as to whether or not you wish to participate, you can join at any time. But once you have committed to participate; you are obligated to continue for the entire year.

At the February meeting, a calendar of events will be handed out to each member. This calendar will include the scheduled work days, as well as the monthly business meetings. Please remember that workdays are pot luck. Projects for the work days will be announced at the guild meeting prior to the work day.

There will be a 15 – 20 minute program at each monthly guild meeting. This will encourage fellowship among the members. The first program will be presented in February by Cora, and her topic is thread.

OLD BUSINESS:

2010 Budget: Elaine asked if there were any questions pertaining to the 2010 guild budget that was handed out to members during the December meeting. Joan moved to accept the 2010 budget as presented, and Pat seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Passed unanimously.

Operating Guidelines: Beth and Stacy have completed the operating guidelines, which were given to the guild president this meeting. Beth did state that there were two more section to be added: Sandy will write up how to put the quilt on the frame, and Beth will prepare a write up on hanging quilts monthly. All officers are asked to read and review the final copy. Elaine thanked both Beth and Stacy for their work on the operating guidelines.

Storage Room: Elaine has met with Randy Meyers regarding the possible provision of a storage space for the guild at the State Home. Elaine reported that Randy said there is a 12 foot square room in building 4, which the guild could share with the Elks, who are already using it for storage. Pat S. moved that the guild accept the use of this storage room with the Elks, and Julie seconded the motion. No discussion. Passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Dues are $15 for the year, and are due now. The official membership list will be published in March.

2. Helen wills no longer being hanging the quilts each month. There was discussion that a guild member had volunteered to take over this activity, but no one seemed to remember who that volunteer was. So, if you were the one that volunteered or would like to volunteer for this activity please let Elaine know.

3. The Badland Quilters weekend get away is scheduled for March, 5, 6, and 7. If interested, Elaine has the details.

4. If you are aware of any free pattern websites, please let Karen know and she will publish those in the monthly newsletter.

5. HeartSong Quilt: The 2nd Saturday strip club has started. The Block of the Month (It’s a Dollies Life) club will begin on January 16. Finish up Fridays will be the last Friday of each month, starting in January. The Gift Givers Craft Club is being held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. There will be a beginning machine quilting class starting in February. Julie and Annie will be teaching that class. Members are invited to participate in any and all of these activities.

6. Guild Blog/Email site: Be sure to check each month for any changes. Address is http://minnekahtaquiltguild.blogspot.com.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next business meeting will be February 11, 2010, at 7 PM.

NEXT WORKDAY: February 6 will be the next work day. This will be a quilt on your own day, or work on charity quilts. Don’t forget to bring a potluck item.

ADJOURN: Cora moved that the meeting adjourn, and Dee seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.

SHOW AND TELL:

Delores Hickman: Julies block; Christmas wall hanging.
Julie Standen: Christmas stocking; Christmas table runner; Charm square table runner; Karen’s bird block.
Sherry Nusbaum: Julie’s block.
Marilyn Rawley: 2 blocks for Julie; Bird block; Christmas strip mine; Thimbleberries table runner; and Snowman wall hanging.
Shirley Green: Karen’s bird block; 2 charm blocks for Julie; and Christmas bag.
Pat Cerney: Julie’s block; Table cloth.
Karen Meston: Julie’s green block.
Ann Powers: Julie’s block; Sleepover bag; Dollies Life Block; Strip Club Block-Some Like it Hot; Whoopsy Daisy quilt; Yoyo boy and elephant.
Brian Powers: Morris Collection Blended Quilt.
Judy Gifford: Karen’s bird block.
Cora Fugier: Karen’s bird block.
Deloris Hagman: Karen’s bird block.
Ruth Angerhofer: Holiday Sparkle Quilt Block.
Lynda Anderson: Uncle Sam table runner; Harvest blessing wall hanging; and BQ2 quilt for husband.
Carolyn Terrill: Julie’s block; and Bird block.
Helen Schillinger; Vienna Rose quilt; Julie’s block.
Beth Mazella: Blocks; and 3 Dimensional top.
Pearl Risinger: 2 bird blocks.
Joan Nettinga: 2 blocks for Julie.
Elaine Anderson: Julie’s block; Karen’s block; and Frosted Window Pane.
Caroline Standen: Karen’s block; Hand blanket stitch wall hanging; Heart and Home wall hanging; and Bubbles wall hanging.
Sheryl Brost: Bird block; and Julie’s block.
Bobbie Augustine: Bird block; and Julie’s block.

NEXT TIME

Saturday, February 6, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – Quilt on your own or work on Charity Quilts. Don’t forget to bring a dish to share.

Thursday, February 11, 7:00 p.m. Regular monthly business meeting.

Tips: Use three pins for lining up seams. Place one pin exactly where the seams should match, one to the left, and one to the right. Then remove the center pin. Sew to each pin, remove it, and sew on. Check the pins you are using – replace them if needed with much finer pins. Using thinner pins and the three-pin method vastly improves the ability to match seams accurately.
Also, remember to press the seams in opposite directions and the seams will nestle together, creating a perfect match

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