MARCH 8, 2011
7:00 P.M.
Fairborn Senior Center
325 North Third Street
Fairborn, Ohio
Visitors Welcome
($5.00 Speaker Fee)
Guild Meeting Will Be Cancelled If Fairborn Senior Center Is Closed For Weather
Get Your Kaleidoscopes Out!!
Ready. Set. Go!! Welcome to March and a new opportunity to stretch our collective imagination as Paula Nadelstern visits the MVQG with her Kaleidoscope of Color conversation and wonderful new Puzzle Quilts and Simple Symmetry classes. You will never look at fabric in the same way again.
We still have a couple spots open for both classes, so if you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible. If you have done a Nadelstern quilt or pattern please bring it to show and tell.
A huge shout out to all of you who participated in the February Inner Artist Challenge of “Color Me Happy” with your exchange fabric; I was blown away by your creativity. Those who saw me afterward were entered in a drawing for a set of FQs and other goodies. The drawing will be held before Show and Tell at the March meeting.
March also brings with it National Quilting Day on the 19th. I’m hoping that everyone will find other quilters to share this day with pursuing our passion for quilting. Maybe work on a community quilt or on the NQA pattern published on their website. I am opening my home from 9-9 to the first six to send me an email or call to RSVP. I live in Bellbrook so I’m hoping that several of you will come enjoy the day with me.
Others who would like to volunteer to host some quilters for the day should make sure to tell me or Shari or get up and tell us yourself at the March meeting.
Happy Quilting
Lesa Bame, Vice President
937/848-5844
A Note from the President... Wow, I made through my first board and guild meeting without being assassinated by guild members with their rotary cutters. I call that a success.
I want to thank those who have stepped up to take on some of the opportunities to assist the guild run smoothly and allow us to have fun together.
There is still one opportunity left (at the moment) and that is an easy and fun task…Library Assistant. Kathy Bean needs someone to divide the library books, bring them to meetings, decide what to order, help check them out and with returns. Barb Hartings will be able to help as a back up so this makes the Library opportunity an easy, fun job. This is truly a great opportunity for a newer member to get involved and get to know people or a seasoned member to get reacquainted.
Are you a shy person? Are you a person who wants to be included but doesn’t really want to talk to people? I am. Truly, I am not a social butterfly but have learned a trick that helps me with shyness. I step up for a ‘job’. I go to one person that I feel somewhat comfortable with and figure out what opportunity fits my comfort zone. So, a very shy girl (me) has served in various ways in the guild and met some of the most spectacular/caring women and men on this planet. If I had not figured out this ‘trick’ I would be sitting in the back corner thinking ‘woe is me, I wish I had a friend here.’ This ‘trick’ works in many areas of my life. Give it a try and let me know if it works for you.
Many blessings on your path.
Shari Brindley, President
937/479-8343
Monthly Sew-in Opportunity
All are welcome to attend a monthly sew-in for the guild at the Fairborn Senior Center. The sew-in is the 4th Monday of every month. Our next sew-in will be Monday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $2.00 for guild members ($1.00 for members of the Fairborn Senior center).
Come and get to know other members of the guild. Come for a few hours or stay all day. (When you arrive, go to the back-door of the center and the room is to the left.)
Bring a project and sew, sew and sew. Now that the Christmas gifts are finished, you can sew something for yourself. Bring your sewing machine and supplies, or do some hand work. Irons will be available. No home interruptions!!!
Come and have a fun time… laugh and sew!!! If you have any questions, contact Janet Stohr at or 426-8344.
Third Monday Stitch-In
The third Monday evening stitch-in will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 21 at the home of Sue deSantis, 102 Phillip Drive, West Milton. Give Sue a call at 387-6276 for directions and to let her know that you will be attending.
2011 Membership
The 2011 membership dues must be paid by the March meeting to remain active. The fee is $20.00 payable to Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild.
Dues can be mailed to:
Debbie Arrington
2289 East Centerville Road
Spring Valley, OH 45370
Membership materials will be available at the next meeting. If you want to receive your receipt and membership card by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Please mark your check with “Dues for 2011.”
Sunshine News
If you know of a Guild member who could use the support of the Guild, please contact: Loretta Stephens by e-mail at or call her at 937/532-5578. She will send out a card and we will let the membership know.
To help support our “Sunshine” efforts, consider contributing suitable cards. You can get them to Loretta at guild meetings.
2012 Quilt Show
May 4-5, 2012
Greene County Fairgrounds
Xenia, Ohio
The contract for the Greene County Fairgrounds has been signed. It is a great venue.
Mary Miller is finishing the borders on the Wall Hanging for the Raffle. Now, if you are a hand quilter, now is the time to volunteer.
Paper piecing has started on the bed quilt. Volunteers are needed for piecing and appliqué.
Contact:
Susan Hill, Quilt Show Chair
426-4740
Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild
CHALLENGE 2011
Theme:
Glorious
1. You will receive a fat quarter of gold cotton and a fat eighth of gold lame.
You must use a significant portion (at least half) of each of these fabrics.
2. You are to make a wall sized quilt (minimum 12” x 12”).
3. You may add up to 10 fabrics to the two given.
4. One quarter (1/4) of your quilt must be pieced.
5. You must include at least one 3-dimentinal embellishment.
6. You must write a brief statement about how your quilt interprets the theme.
7. Quilts will be due at the Guild meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2011.
Questions, contact:
Sue deSantis, Challenge Chair
937/698-9182
Treasurer’s Report
Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild
January 31, 2011
Submitted by: Ron Lundquist
Beginning Balance Dec. 31, 2010 $17,335.49
Income
Advertising 145.00
Membership 40.00
Retreat 5,294.00
Sally Kerr Fund 15.00
Quilt Show Fund 4,607.00
Total Income $10,101.00
Expenses
Newsletter 105.60
Website 11.00
Chargeback 165.00
Chargeback Fee 10.00
Library 62.35
Total Expenses $353.95
Ending Balance - Jan. 31, 2011 $27,082.54
2012 Quilt Show Account
Beginning Balance - Dec. 31, 2010 $12,945.98
Expenses
Transfer to main Guild account 4,607.00
($4,000 for programs)
( $607 for ½ storage unit bill)
Greene County Fairgrounds 1,200.00
(to reserve quilt show dates)
Total Expenses $5,807.00
Ending Balance - January 31, 2011 $7,138.98
Quilt Shows
(If you know of quilt shows that would be of interest to Guild members and friends, please send the information to: )
Through April 16
The Journey of Hope in America
Wilberforce, Ohio
An exhibit of 90 quilts by quilters and artists from throughout the United States selected by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi on the theme “The Journey of Hope in America: Quilts Inspired by Barak Obama.” The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, 1350 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, Ohio, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is $4.00 (Free for members of the Ohio Historical Society). For information, contact: http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/sw13/index.shtml
March 3-5
Indiana Heritage Quilt Show
Bloomington, Indiana
The 20th annual Indiana Heritage Quilt Show will be held at the Blooming, Indiana, Convention Center, 302 S. College. Quilt show and merchant mall hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For workshop/class information and other activities, contact: http://www.ihqs.org
March 4-6
Lebanon Quilt & Fabric Arts Show & Sale
Lebanon, Ohio
The show and sale features more than 30 dealers in quilts and fiber arts and a special exhibit of antique and collectible quilts from private collectors selected by the Warren County Historical Society. Show hours at the Warren County Historical Society, 105 S. Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio, are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, call: 513/932-1817 or e-mail
March 16-10
2nd Annual AQS Quilt Show and Contest
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Quilters from around the world participate in this international quilting event in the Amish country of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at Lancaster County Convention Center, 3 E. Vine, Lancaster. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For information, contact: http://www.americanquilter.com
March 25-27
Rising Sun Quiltfest
Rising Sun, Indiana
The Ohio County (Indiana) Historical Society will host the Rising Sun Quiltfest at the Grand Victoria Casino, Rising Sun. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For entry information for quilts, dolls, bears/animals, and art visit: http://www.risingsunquiltfest.com
March 31-April 2
Amish Country Quilt Show
Dalton, Ohio
The show at the Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry Street, Dalton, features quilt displays and contests, an Amish quilting bee, and large vendor mall. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For information, contact: http://www.amishcountryquiltshow.com
April 8-10
International Quilt Festival/Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Quilts, Inc. has re-located its Spring International Quilt Festival from Chicago to Cincinnati for 2011. The show including quilt exhibits and contests, world-class shopping opportunities and the IQF Quilting Academy will be held at the Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Classes begin on Thursday, April 7. For additional information contact: http://www.quilts.com
April 27-30
27th Annual AQS Quilt Show and Contest
Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah becomes the quilt capital of the world for this annual weekend of activities - exhibits, classes, tours, special events. Official show site is the Paducah-McCracken County Convention Center, but there are activities throughout the city. For show information, contact: http://www.americanquilter.com
June 15-18
42nd Annual NQA Quilt Show
Columbus, Ohio
The National Quilting Association annual show will include a special theme exhibit of Log Cabin, the 3rd annual SewBatik Challenge, the Sky-lines exhibit, art quilt exhibits and the NQA Chapter Challenge. The show and classes are at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with registration from Noon to 5 p.m. and a Preview Party, Dinner and Show from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. For information, contact: http://www.nqaquilts.org
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Ed Chamness
P.O. Box 694
Wilberforce, OH 45384
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Submission Deadline
The deadline for submission of articles or information is the Monday following the monthly meting.
Meetings
The Miami Valley Quilters Guild meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Fairborn Senior Citizens Center, 325 North 3rd Street, Fairborn, Ohio. Visitors are welcome to monthly meetings; however, a $5.00 Speaker’s Fee is charged when the guild has an outside professional speaker.
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Chapter No. OHIO616
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Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild
P.O. Box 340141
Beavercreek, OH 45434
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Ed Chamness
P.O. Box 694
Wilberforce, OH 45384
937/372-5821