PRESIDENT S MESSAGE. What's Happening! August 2017, VOL. 14, Issue 5

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www.pinnaclequilter.org August 2017, VOL. 14, Issue 5 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Happy July all quilters!! Wow, can you believe that July is more than half over??? What have you been doing this summer?

1 August 2017, VOL. 14, Issue 5 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Happy July all quilters!! Wow, can you believe that July is more than half over??? What have you been doing this summer? Pinnacle Quilters just had our annual barbeque this past Tuesday, July 18th. It was awesome, as usual --- lots of great dishes and a great turnout (I counted 50 in attendance by the time we all arrived). And, we gained a new member (more about that from Carol, our Membership Director). Oh, and we were done with everything and on our way home by 8pm ---- yes, I did say EIGHT PM!!!! How can you beat that??? The BBQ would have not been possible without the efforts of Jeanette and Berry Perdue (our Hospitality Directors for the event), Diane & Wayne Mezerkor (our BBQ chefs), and to all of our members who brought the amazing side dishes, appetizers, and desserts. THANK YOU SO MUCH -- we couldn't do it without you! At the BBQ... We presented the 2017 Opportunity Quilt "Sunrise in the Pinnacles", to Cathy Warrick (member from San Jose), who was THRILLED ---- she said she "loves" the red backing, too!!! We welcomed Ingrid Leitenberger and Patty Kneebone as Co-Directors of Baskets/Donations for the upcoming year, and Karen (& Rod) Twitchell as Boutique Director. Welcome to the Board!!! Charms were also presented to the members of the Board for their participation in keeping the guild on track and making decisions to present to the guild. Diane Mezerkor, on behalf of the guild, presented our "non-quilting" bookkeeper, Ann Strickland, with her kingsize, reversible, peacock-themed quilt as payment for her hard work this past year. It was cut and pieced by members of the Wednesday Sip 'n Sew mini-group, which meets at Bev Hanagan's home. Thanks to all "Sip 'n Sewers"!!! We had an abbreviated business meeting and a small "Show & Tell" --- amazing work, as usual!!! We do have quite a few talented guild members --- talk to them, pick their brains, learn new things. There are many more exciting things planned for the remainder of this year come to guild meetings to find out so you can join in the fun!!! Take a class, join a mini-group, visit a new quilt shop!! Expand your horizons!!! Be a part of the guild, not just a member!!! JOIN!!! In closing, we are having a great year, doing amazing work for ourselves as well as for our charities, and will strive to continue to help our community with our quilts and service. Thank you for allowing me to be your President this year, and I look forward to another great year in !!!! Happy quilting, Dianna Smith, President What's Happening! General Information...Page 2 Up-Coming Events...Page 3 Volunteer Opportunities...Page 3 Community Service...Page 4 General Announcements San Benito Fair (Fast Facts)...Page 5 NEW - Interview with a Quilter.Page 6 Just for Fun...Page 7 Board of Directors...Page 8 Affiliate Information...Page 9 Advertisers...Page 10 Page 1 of 11

GENERAL INFORMATION The official publication of the Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County, a 501(c) (3)non-profit organization. -------- GENERAL MEETINGS ----- Held the 3rd Tuesday each month.

2 GENERAL INFORMATION The official publication of the Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County, a 501(c) (3)non-profit organization GENERAL MEETINGS Held the 3rd Tuesday each month. Social time at 6:30 p.m.. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. The Veteran s Memorial Building 649 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA BOARD MEETINGS *All Members are welcome to attend Board meetings. Held the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m NEWSLETTER Deadline for ALL submissions is the MONDAY AFTER each General Meeting. Submissions received after this date will be published in the NEXT newsletter. submissions to a_berger2003@yahoo.com or mailed to: Newsletter Editor Submissions - PQSBC Newsletter P.O. Box 1133 San Juan Bautista, CA ADVERTISEMENT RATES ---- Yes, we will advertise your business! Full page ½ page ¼ page Family Threads Quilt Shop 107 The Alameda, Ste D San Juan Bautista, CA $25/Month $225/Year $20/Month $180/Year $10/Month $90/Year Business Card $5/Month $45/Year OUR MISSION Encourage appreciation of fine quilts and the art of quilting among members and the public alike. Increase the Knowledge of traditional and contemporary techniques of quilting, and to provide an encouraging environment in which quilters can practice and exchange ideas. Enlighten the public as to the substantial history of quilting as an art form, as well as a continuing craft. Serve the community through charitable activities involving quilting. *** MEMBERSHIP NEWS *** Respectfully submitted, Carol Hart, Membership MEMBERSHIP FEES Members: $30/year Affiliates: $40/year Guests: $5/visit Cherri Cilluffo Winner of the "Early Bird" Basket was Dianna Smith! Welcome! Happy Birthday greetings to all our members celebrating birthdays in August: We would love to see what you re working on! Pat Moore Deb Meyer Lisa Sutton Rose Bryan Page 2 of 11

********** UP-COMING EVENTS ********* August 2017 General Meeting Tuesday 8/15/2017 Social Time @ 6:30PM General Meeting @ 7:00PM The

Here is your chance to turn your unwanted treasures (quilting or non-quilting) into cash!

.. Also... quilts of honor review There will be a presentation of all the quilts made by guild members to thank our US Veterens.

All registered entries must be submitted by 7:00PM. First and Second place winners will be annouced at the end of the meeting.

Saturday, September 23rd -- Harvest Quilt and Fiber Arts Show, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill CA September 28 - October 1 -- The San

3 ********** UP-COMING EVENTS ********* August 2017 General Meeting Tuesday 8/15/2017 Social 6:30PM General 7:00PM The Veteran's Memorial Building, 649 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA Pinnacle Quilters FLEA MARKET Got (too much) stuff? Here is your chance to turn your unwanted treasures (quilting or non-quilting) into cash! Contact Sheila Galindo (sgalindo@razzolink) to reserve your table for $10. Also... Also... quilts of honor review There will be a presentation of all the quilts made by guild members to thank our US Veterens. View the entries of the "Here Comes the Sun" Quilt Challenge! Cast your vote for the VIEWERS CHOICE Award. All registered entries must be submitted by 7:00PM. First and Second place winners will be annouced at the end of the meeting. Save the Date September 8 -- DEADLINE for San Benito County Fair entries (see page 5 for details for FAST FACTS and 2017 Awards). Saturday, September 23rd -- Harvest Quilt and Fiber Arts Show, Monterey Road, Morgan Hill CA September 28 - October 1 -- The San Benito County Fair Tuesday, October 17th -- Guest speaker Mel Beach will give a trunk show and encourage you to "Challenge Yourself!". Open Board Position for Treasurer The current Treasurer is willing to spend the next year training someone for this postition -- you will not be alone! The San Benito Fair -- The Pinnacle Quilters is a big supporter of the San Benito Fair. Please consider helping out with the quilt displays, judging, and booth management. See any board member if interested! I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another. Thomas Jefferson Page 3 of 11

******* Community Service ******** Serving the community through charitable activities involving quilting.

If the quilt you donate can't fill the requests needed at this time, it will be saved until a suitable home can be found for it.

Community Pantry is struggling to fulfill the needs of those less fortunate in San Benito County. (One raffle ticket per Guild Member, please.

4 ******* Community Service ******** Serving the community through charitable activities involving quilting. On-going Services Quilts for Chamberlains Children's Center We are always in need of twin size quilts for boys and girls at Chamberlains (should be at least 60" x 90") and crib size quilts for babies. If the quilt you donate can't fill the requests needed at this time, it will be saved until a suitable home can be found for it. Food Drive for Community Pantry Bring non-perishable food items to the Guild Meetings and you will receive one ticket toward the raffle basket of your choice. Community Pantry is struggling to fulfill the needs of those less fortunate in San Benito County. (One raffle ticket per Guild Member, please.) Community News Earlier in the month we took four quilts to Chamberlains Children Home and four quilts to Emmaus House. We took seven quilts to Emmaus House this week along with many other items that our members donated. The stuffed animals were well received as they have many children at the home just now. We have many more quilts in the works too! Thanks to all the members who have worked so hard to provide these quilts to all these children. Keep Quilting! Bev Hanagan, Community Liaison DONATIONS Donations of fabric and other quilting supplies are always welcome! We have raffle baskets available at each meeting -- buy a ticket or two and try your luck! Remember that a donation for Emmaus House (household items) will earn you a free ticket. You can also earn a free ticket with any donation of blocks, fabric, quilts or pillow cases for Quilts of Honor. Happy Quilting! Irene Towler quilts of honor Join us in honoring members of our active military and veterans by showing them how much we appreciate their sacrifice and service with our Quilted Hugs of Gratitude. Our hope is that these quilts will provide comfort, love and healing to those who have given so much. We have pledged ourselves to make, donate, and deliver at least (30) thirty quilts this year! These quilts will be presented to our veterans at our County Fair on Saturday, September 30th, Reminder -- Help us out with quilt tops and bindings at the August meeting's "Sew Night!" Irene Towler, Chairman Page 4 of 11

***** General Announcements ***** Pinnacle Quilters is very pleased to announce that the Dorothy Harlan Quilt Award* Best quilted representation of Family, Fair and San Benito County has been

00. This award will be judged by judges** who will be given written criteria to determine the winner of this award. * The deadline to make any changes to the Fair Premium book has passed.

net with your thoughts about what makes San Benito County great!

Santa Clara County to submit entries to the fair * 2017 County Fair dates: Thursday, September 28 to Sunday, October 1 * Walk-in Entries will be accepted starting July 31st, Monday - Friday, 9:00am -

* Metered mail will not be accepted unless received by September 8, 2017. * Online entries will be accepted until midnight Friday, September 8, 2017.

5 ***** General Announcements ***** Pinnacle Quilters is very pleased to announce that the Dorothy Harlan Quilt Award* Best quilted representation of Family, Fair and San Benito County has been reinstated for the 2017 San Benito County Fair. An anonymous donor has stepped in to keep this well-loved award going. The cash prize award will remain at $ This award will be judged by judges** who will be given written criteria to determine the winner of this award. * The deadline to make any changes to the Fair Premium book has passed. This award is not printed anywhere in the book. ** All of our judges come from outside of San Benito County. Help the judges! Please Irene Towler at itowler@charter.net with your thoughts about what makes San Benito County great! Also to be awarded The Loreen Yates Memorial Award for Best Traditional Quilt ($100 cash Prize) Fast Facts * You must be resident of San Benito County, Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, or South Santa Clara County to submit entries to the fair * 2017 County Fair dates: Thursday, September 28 to Sunday, October 1 * Walk-in Entries will be accepted starting July 31st, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm at the Bolado Park Main Office * Walk-in Entries will be accepted until 6:00PM on Friday, September 8. * Mailed entries will be accepted if USPS postmarked on or before September 8, * Metered mail will not be accepted unless received by September 8, * Online entries will be accepted until midnight Friday, September 8, The Entry Office will answer Online Entry questions until Midnight. * ALL ENTRIES CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 8th UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. * See Exhibitors' Handbook for associated Entry fee for each item. * Day/Time to bring your quilts to Bolado Park fairground, Quilt Room: Sunday, September 25, 2:00PM to 6:00PM Full details in the Exhibitors Handbook, or reference copy at San Benito County Library, 470 5th Street, Hollister Questions? Contact Irene Towler (itowler@charter.net) -- Chairman for Clothing and Textiles, San Benito County Fair. Page 5 of 11

Janice Goodman askes the questions, you get an insight into the life of one of your fellow quilters! This month, Janice speaks with Dianna Smith of Salinas, CA.

DS: I have been actively quilting since 2000; but have known about and participated in creating quilts since I was in high school.

6 Janice Goodman askes the questions, you get an insight into the life of one of your fellow quilters! This month, Janice speaks with Dianna Smith of Salinas, CA. Dianna is Pinnacle Quilter's current President. JG: Lets start with an obvious question, how long have you been a quilter? DS: I have been actively quilting since 2000; but have known about and participated in creating quilts since I was in high school. I have been a member of the Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County since it was in its beginning stages. I was fortunate to be chosen as one of the charter founders and members when it was being planned. What is (or was) your day job? My "day job" was Deputy County Recorder for the county of San Benito (for 13 years). What is your earliest "quilt" memory? I remember my paternal grandmother coming to visit us and she would always go through my Mom s scrap bag for pieces she could incorporate into another quilt. Tell me about the first quilt you made? I think I made my first quilt in about it was a crazy quilt and was baby-sized, for my nephew. By the way, I am in the process of replacing a few of the crazy patches in this quilt due to wear. My nephew will be 43 next October! Do you work from patterns or do you design your own quilts? I mostly work from patterns. But am always "doodling" if something catches my attention and I don't necessarily like the whole pattern. I have done one of my own design --- it was a guild challenge a few years ago. I won the challenge that month, I was very pleased. What is your favorite quilting technique? I think my favorite method of piecing is by machine; I get impatient to see the finished product!! Are you a "one project" gal or do you have many projects going at once? Usually, I have more than one project going at a time. I recently sat down & wrote out by category, what I have fabric for, what stage it is in, & approximately when I may get to it. I was totally flabbergasted to discover that I have fabric enough for 73 projects! What do you like most and least about quilting? Color, design, selecting fabric --- these are the most enjoyable aspects of quilting to me. I enjoy binding the quilt, it is relaxing for me. My least favorite thing is the tedious task of putting the whole thing together. Sometimes I wish I could wiggle my nose like Samantha the Witch and the quilt would be all together & ready to quilt & bind!!! Do you have a quilt experience you would like to brag about? I have been sewing since I was ten years old; started in 4H with a 30-minute apron and progressed to entering the Monterey County Fair each year until I matured out of 4H. I still have scraps from the first shirtwaist dress I entered in the MCF, which took a 1st place ribbon! I was so proud of that ribbon! Have you had any quilting heartbreaks? Sadly, I had to sell my first Featherweight after I was newly married because we had car trouble & needed the $$$$. I have since purchased another Featherweight from John & Janet Locey and it is my special machine. Lastly, why do you quilt? I believe as a quilter I am a creator of memories and hope that those who have been gifted with one of my quilts will remember me fondly each time they see/use the gift. Page 6 of 11

7 ******* JUST FOR FUN ******* -- quilting acronym of the month -- PhD = Projects half Done Usage: "I just earned my PhD in the Textile Arts!" Page 7 of 11

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8 *************** AFFILIATES *************** Please support our affiliates. Call affiliates for more information. Many have classes and workshops available for beginners to advanced sewers. Learn a new technique! Back Porch Fabrics Gail Abeloe 157 Grand Ave Pacific Grove, CA gail@backporchfabrics.com Bind Me? Won t Ya! Julee Maggiora 650 Nash Rd Hollister, CA jewelraider@gmail.com Dancing Lady Quilts Ronna Gilani 5424 Leader Ave Sacramento, CA C: ronna_gilani@gmail.com Family Threads Holly Mabutas 107 The Alameda, Suite D San Juan Bautista, CA familythreads@att.net Hen Scratch Quilting and Singer Featherweights Janet & John Locey Cienega Rd Hollister, CA Janet C: jlocey@gmail.com John C: Margaret s Creative Quilts Margaret Mallinson 8520 Culp Drive Gilroy, CA , C: Mallinson_margaret@yahoo.com The Nimble Thimble Linda Williams 7455 Monterey St Gilroy, CA , C: thimble@garlic.com Quilts and Things Laurie Perez Monterey St #316 Morgan Hill, CA , C: quiltclass@aol.com Quilts by Sheila Shelia Galindo 1440 Anzar Rd San Juan Bautista, CA , C: sgalindo@razzolink.com "Anyone who works on a quilt, who devotes her time, energy, creativity, and passion to that art, learns to value the work of her hands. And as any quilter will tell you, a quilter's quilting friends are some of the dearest, most generous, and most supportive people she knows." Jennifer Chiaverini --- Author --- Page 9 of 11

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PRESIDENT S MESSAGE. What's Happening! May 2017, VOL. 14, Issue 2

PRESIDENT S MESSAGE. What's Happening! May 2017, VOL. 14, Issue 2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE www.pinnaclequilter.org May 2017, VOL. 14, Issue 2 Happy May to all you quilters out there! The year is "swishing" by so fast I can hardly keep up with the days! We had another fabulous