April 2014 Volume 29 Issue 8. President s Message

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1 Pieces & Patches April 2014 Volume 29 Issue 8 President s Message If you missed our March meeting, you missed a wonderful celebration. We celebrated the talented members of our guild, who gave us our most successful show ever. As an old retailer, I can tell you that success in this kind of business is when you can beat your previous year. Our guild does this with every show. Take a look at the reports in this newsletter to see just how incredible quilt show 2014 was. And following the theme of talented guild members, a very special thank you goes to Willa who stepped up, with very short notice, and presented a very special program. Willa transported us back to a time when red work and penny squares were the rage. Willa is not only an AQS author. She avidly works to preserve our quilting heritage. The antique and not so antique quilts that she shared were amazing. Thank you, Willa. The evening was capped off with a cake presented by the show chairs, and time to hang out and spend some time together. So what is next, you ask. We are quilters, there is always something. In April we will approve our budget for next year, and we will vote for our new officers. All the info you need to make informed decisions is in this newsletter. At the April meeting we will also have the registration forms for Quilt Escape This is shaping up to be an event you will not want to miss. More details to follow. Our 2015 guild challenge has been announced. Check out the article in this newsletter, and go shopping for fabric!!! See you all soon, Caryl

2 VAQG Membership Meeting Minutes March 26, 2014 President, Caryl Coss, called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. The minutes of February s meeting were approved; Sue Hamilton made the motion, 2 nd Marty English The treasurer s report is in the newsletter Bobbi Schroeder reported for the nominating committee: Mary Johnson, President; Leslie Lacktman, 2 nd Vice president; Barbara Shapiro, Secretary; Dawn Moore, Treasurer; Sue Hamilton, Director at large The biographies of the candidates will be in the newsletter. Classes: Dawn Hamman reported that Betty New s classes have been canceled. Refund checks are available in the back. Next year s classes will be in the newsletter. April 23 is the first day to sign up for classes. The Finance committee worked the budget. Rising costs for teacher fees, shipping supplies, meals, room, lecture fees, etc. means that we will have to raise class fees to $30 beginning 9/2014. We had 1903 views on Facebook of the show poster. The Boutique is set up in the back with anything left from the show for sale and/or to take home. Quilt Show: Andrea Shlasko and Dawn Moore Andrea expressed her deepest appreciation and admiration for the perfect storm of a quilt show. The Florida quilt was appraised at $6,800. The tea room raised $3,700. The publicity for the show was great Facebook, the art show, quilt shops, etc. We made $42,317. Over 2,600 came through the door. For more specifics, Dawn asked that you see the treasurer s report. The fees the vendors paid covered the cost of the rent for the weekend. Andrea presented prizes to the women who sold the most raffle tickets. 1 st Jane Roth 180; 2 nd Betty AuKee 150; 3 rd Jean Campbell 147; 4 th Joan Cusack 141. Community Service: The Seam Rippers will take over for Bonnie and Linda. The Scrap Baggers will host the May dinner. Challenge Quilt: Leslie and Ginny announced the theme for the 2015 Challenge quilt. It is The Games People Play. They will be mini quilts measuring 12 x12 and must include red, white and black. The due date is January, Hostesses: the May newsletter will have a hostess schedule; they will take care of the class teacher, get lunch, dinner, find a place to stay. Once every 2 years a circle will be responsible. Membership: Nancy Mundorf reported that we had a total of 372 in We have 12 new members tonight, 5 guests and 136 members present. 151 people present tonight. We have 59 free members (75 years old or older and a member for at least 10 consecutive years). Irene Piggott will have a One Woman Art Show Friday and Saturday at Deborah s Quilt Basket. There will be wine and cheese Friday from 4-6 p.m. We will vote on the board members and approve the budget at the April business meeting. We will also approve donations of $500 each to SPAARC, Our Mothers House and Center for Hope. Quilt Escape: Caryl and Steph are going to visit the facility this weekend in Sebring. They will firm up the price and get all the necessary details for the newsletter. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m., motion made by Barb Shapiro, 2 nd Diane Buckley. Respectfully submitted, Jane Roth 2

3 It was THE PERFECT STORM Quilting by the Gulf XV 2014 Festival of Quilts CONGRATULATONS on a GREAT SHOW!! We did it - we knocked it OUT OF THE PARK!!!! We would like to extend a hearty thank you to everyone in the VAQG who helped to make this the Best Quilt Show EVER! We profited over $42,000 and had over 2,600 paid attendees. We couldn't have done it without the help of every one of you. Thank you for making our job that much easier. Andrea Shlasko Quilt Show Chair Betty AuKee Quilt Show Co-Chair A HUGE message of appreciation goes out to Andrea and Betty for doing such a great job with this year s show. THANK YOU, ladies!! Jann Nohe s quilt A Florida Wedding won Best of Show. She also won Best Machine Applique award. Congratulations Jann!! 3 Congratulations to Lunetta Knowlton. Her Over the River quilt won both Viewers Choice and Men s Choice.

4 Our Raffle Quilt Winner By now our gorgeous raffle quilt seemed like part of our family. It was hard to see it leave our care. But despair not! It was won by a lovely lady in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio who is a quilter and her name is Carolyn Call. We can rest assured it is in good hands. The winning ticket was sold by Bonnie Riggles. In case you missed the announcement at our last meeting, this quilt was appraised at $6875. Many members had a hand in creating this beautiful quilt and you should all be proud. Speaking of beautiful quilts, guild member Elaine Ellison has been asked to exhibit her 22 mathematical quilts in a gallery show at Stony Brook University for April and May. She has been invited to give a talk at the university on May 9th. Congratulations, Elaine. Also, Irene Piggott had a showing of her quilts at Deborah s Quilt Basket this past weekend. She also had a display of her quilts filling one entire room at the Englewood Art Museum this past fall. Kudos, Irene! Please remember not to wear perfume to our general membership meetings. Thank you! COMMUNITY SERVICE The Seam Ripper circle will be taking over Community Service duties officially on June 1 st. However to make the transition go smoothly, they are already helping Bonnie and me at the general meetings. So please stop by the Community Service table and meet your new committee members. They have some great ideas for future Headstart and hospice quilts. Bonnie and I will deliver 35 hospice quilts to Venice Tidewell in April. Thank you. Linda Richter 4

5 QUILT SHOW total 2008 Total ACTUAL to date 2014 BUDGET Prelim Results: INCOME notes Admissions 11, $ 12, Two day $15, Admission Men Donation $ $0 431 Aprons 2, $0 - Boutique 11, $ 13, net of tax $12, Cameras $0 - Circle Blocks Silent Auction 4, $ 3, $3, Books & Magazines 1, $ 1, net of tax $1, Notecards $1, Program Ads 2, $ 2, $2, Quilt Registration Fees $ $ combined Judging fee $ $ Raffle Ticket Sales 8, $ 7, $9, Show Pins $ net tax $ Small Quilts Silent Auction (Ch 1, $ 2, $2, incomplete Vendors 4, $ 6, $6, Wild About FL Patterns $5, Total Income 48, $ 50, $58, EXPENSE Admissions $ 5.58 $ Appraiser 0.00 $0 Aprons $0 - Boutique $ inc cc fee $500 no fee 324 CC Fees net 172 Cameras $0 Circle Blocks $ x $50 Door Prizes $60 in supplies Hanging $100 Hostesses $50 in supplies Insurance $0 n/a Judge & Judging $ $2, Judges - Ribbons/Awards $ $ Main Street Merchants $25 Misc $ $ Notecards $ Patterns 375 Posters/Signs $ $100 0 Programs 2, $ 2, books $2, Publicity 3, $ 3, $3, not final Quilt Registration $50 Raffle Quilt (construction) $ $0 739 & ship Raffle Tickets & Photos $ $ Rent - VCC 3, $ 5, $5, Rent - VCC - Tables & Chairs 0.00?? $400 - n/c Sales Tax 1, in income already net Security $0 0 Set-up/Take Down $100 Show Pins $ $ Small Q Auction (Charity) 1, $ 2, $2, incomplete Vendors $ $ WOF Patterns $3, Total Expense 17, $ 18, $22, NET PROFIT 31, , $ 32, $36,580 $40,914 Total Paid Admissions: 2006 Show Show Show Show x $ Show 2280 simple est Updated 3/29/13 DM 5

6 The new nominees for our Board are: Mary Johnson President Fourteen years ago this May, I went to my first VAQG meeting. That summer I attended the workshops and in Sept. I officially joined. Learning to quilt from many of you was a great gift. I am an active member of the Moose; love to play cards and travel. I live with my husband, Bob, of 49 years; have three grown children and five grandchildren. Along with various school volunteer positions, I have been a V.P. of VAQG. I look forward to serving a wonderful organization. Leslie Lacktman 2nd Vice President After living in Wisconsin all my life, I moved to Siesta Key in '92 with my two boys. And now I m retired to do whatever I want! First on my list is to come back to sewing. I sewed garments since I was 8. Now I am excited to learn about quilting and embroidery from all of you most knowledgeable ladies, and make new friends through the Venice Quilt Guild. Barbara Shapiro Secretary I moved year round to Venice with my husband, Jerry, in July 2002 from Grand Rapids, Michigan where I had lived my entire life. That August I joined the guild and a circle. Besides being secretary for several years I have also served as the guild web master and member at large. I have also gone on several of the guild quilt escapes and entered quilts in our shows. Dawn Moore Treasurer After a career in the life insurance business, I retired in 1995 to live on a 42 foot boat in the Keys. My other interests include breast cancer advocacy and promoting slow and sensible growth in beautiful Sarasota County. Since joining the guild in 2005, I have served as President and chaired the Bylaw and Finance Committees, and the 2012 Quilt Show. I worked on the conversion of our bookkeeping system to Quickbooks in I m looking forward to another two years as your Treasurer. Sue Hamilton, Director at Large I am pleased to be nominated for a second term as Director at Large. As Non-Circle Rep I can keep the newer members and those not in Circles informed and up to date with our news. I have made about 30 quilts and wall hangings, as well as many placemats and napkins, during the last 20 years. In the 12 years since joining. I have participated or done the Show booklet four times and the directory four years. Thanks to the Guild, some of my works have been displayed in homes around the country. 6

7 Income Donations received Education-Class Fee Guest Fees Investment- CD Interest 0.41 Member Name Tags Member Postage 3.00 Membership Dues Quilt Show 2014 Income 5, Sales Tax Commission 4.63 Total Income 6, Gross Profit 6, Expense Corporation Fees Dues and subscriptions Education- Formal Workshops Lecture Fees Teacher Fees 6/01/13 to 5/31/14 1, Teacher Fees 6/1/15 to 5/31/ Travel & Meals Total Education- Formal Workshops 2, Education-Other Office Supplies Postage, Mailing & Fax 6.16 Printing and Copying Quilt Show 2014 Expense 2, Rental - Facility Total Expense 6, Net Income Checking/Savings Petty Cash on Hand QS BANKS Suntrust Checking , Suntrust Money Market K 18, Total Checking/Savings 25, Undeposited Funds TOTAL ASSETS 25, LIABILITIES Venice Area Quilters Guild Treasury Report as of February 28, 2014 Sales Tax Payable NET WORTH AT END OF MONTH 25, Prepared by Dawn Moore, Treasurer 7 Information about classes We will begin taking registrations at April general meeting and sign ups by mail on that date, too. This is same process as last year. Sign up forms on website starting April 23. The website will have more in-depth information, supply lists, etc., at newsletter time. (more on pgs.8-9) Quilt Show Boutique Patti and Pinky want to thank so many people who were part of the Boutique. Thanks to the people and Circles that made and donated wonderful things for us to sell at the quilt show. Thanks to ladies who were at the show selling our gifts and talking so nicely with our visitors. Thanks to everyone who came to our informals and made and worked on our projects there. There were 130 individuals who donated items for the boutique from our membership of VAQG Challenge Theme of the next Challenge will be Games People Play. Colors required are red, white, and black. Other colors are fine but these three must be in it. Format is a finished mini quilt measuring 12" X 12". Entries are due at January 2015 meeting, judged that night, and prizes awarded. More details on the categories to be judged will be given this summer. Leslie Lacktman and Ginny Perkins will be looking for a couple of members to help with judging. If you're interested, call or us. We are listed in the directory. Ginny Perkins Calendar - April 9 Informal at VCC 9-2 April Classes Amy Stewart Winsor April 23 General Membership Mtg. 7PM Speaker Amy Stewart Winsor May 14 Member potluck and meeting 5PM

8 Classes to Inspire Your Creativity and Improve Your Skills September 2014 to April 2015 Sign-up begins at the April 23rd general meeting OR print an enrollment form from the website & mail April 23rd & after Wednesday, September 24 Better Bags Dawn Hamman Add pizzazz to your tote bags with a lining, pockets inside and out, magnetic clasp, decorative button, padded handles, and more. Make a nice bag, and other techniques will be demonstrated. All skill levels. Wednesday, October 22 Fusible Applique the Flamingo Way Barbara Soumar Choose from 3 tropical designs and make a wallhanging while learning Barbara s fusible technique. All skill levels. Choose from a snowy egret, beach scene with sea grapes or plumeria See all 3 designs at Wednesday, November 19 Beaded Dragonfly and Beaded Sashiko Nancy Eha Learn hand-beading techniques while making a beautiful project. $28 kit fee has everything you need but a pair of scissors. A relaxing class for all skill levels. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Curved Paper Piecing Curves Again Ann Petersen Ann is a top international award-winning quilter and designer. Her low key teaching style makes learning a pleasure. A confident beginner and beyond can make a beautiful piece using her techniques. 8

9 More Classes to Inspire You... Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Beyond Basic Machine Quilting Ann Petersen If your free-motion quilting has been limited to straight lines and meanders, this is the class for you. Conquer your fears and make designs you only dreamed about. Enroll in this class if you have done at least a bit of free motion quilting. Join us! You can do it! Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Perfecting Your Bindings Cathy Modjeski Learn to make bindings that you and quilt show judges will love. All skill levels Susan Cleveland A Great Teacher is Back! Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Hot Piping Learn how to add this great element to your quilts. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Octet Learn decorative stitching with heavy thread with your sewing machine, two fabric prairie points. All skill levels Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21 & 22, 2015 Two-Day Class Prismatic Flowers Barbara Olson Playing with color, texture, depth and shading, students will manifest a small flower piece filled with light and energy. Choosing from one of Barbara's flower drawings eliminates the drafting and allows students to go right to designing with fabric. Confident beginner and beyond. Spend two days with this great fiber artist. 9

10 Lost and Found at Quilt Show Are these items yours?? I have a black (Coldwater Creek) jacket. It was found in the appraiser s area on Saturday or Sunday. There is a basket with a star design and an antique stuffed sheep with a stuffed heart on the side. Contact Betty AuKee at Sunshine Report. Cards were sent this month to: Ann Dieter Violet Lasanen and Jean Renshaw death of her husband. Hello North Star Circle!! Beginning with a sign on a yardstick at our VAQG Feb. 13 meeting, people began to ask questions and a circle was born. After one year, this new North Port circle has grown from 5-13 members. Welcome to our ever-growing membership!! THE FINANCE COMMITTEE is still in need of one more member. Only two meetings a year!! Interested? Call Phyllis Rinke Betty AuKee Deadline for the May newsletter is Friday, April 25. April Membership Report Membership Renewals have begun!! See form in the newsletter, or on the website. ALL need to complete a renewal form even those who are free members. Directories will be printed in August, so you must renew by July 31 to have your information in the directory. They will be distributed beginning in September (by mail if you pay $2.00 postage, or through your circle rep, or at any VAQG event). If you want your newsletter mailed to you (instead of getting it off the website), please send $10 for a subscription to cover printing and postage. If you have 2 addresses, specify which months go to which address. Change of Address: Carol Rockwell Florence Baughman 3730 Cadbury Circle #222 P.O. Box 99 Venice, FL Venice, FL Correction for Jane Griese: Address is 4343 Whispering Oaks Dr. March Meeting Report: 136 members present, 5 guests, 12 new members for next year on the New Member Introductory Special Total attendance

11 VAQG MEMBERSHIP FORM JUNE 1, 2014 TO MAY 31, 2015 [ ] New Member Date: [ ] Renewal *IF there are NO changes from what appears in last year s directory just write your NAME and then SAME across the top part of the form. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY or attach address labels. Name: *Venice area address: *City: State: Zip: *Telephone ( ) - Months in Venice area: to * address: No address [ ] *Birthdate: Month Day Year #2 Second Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone ( ) - Circle Membership(s): Not in a Circle [ ] I am interested in joining a Circle (mini-group) Yes [ ] No [ ] Please check all that apply to you: I will get my Newsletter via the internet (available by the 5 th of the month) Mail my Newsletter (Sept-May) - $10 subscription fee Honorary Life Member (no dues) - Must be 75 years of age and a member of VAQG for 10 consecutive years. Enclosed are: $ Annual Dues (pay by July 31 to be in the Membership Directory) $ Subscription Fee for mailing newsletters to you $ 2.00 Postage to mail the membership directory to me when it is printed in September 2014 $ Name badge - magnet back (includes 7% sales tax) $ Name badge - pin back (includes 7% sales tax) $ 3.00 NEW MEMBERS Postage, ONLY, if you want your new member folder mailed to you. It can be picked up at any VAQG event at no cost. TOTAL [ ] Cash [ ] Check Questions? Contact Nancy Mundorf, Membership Chairman at or membership@vaqg.org Make your check payable to VAQG Cash [ ] Check [ ] # and mail it to: PO Box 2208 Amount Paid: Venice, FL Date Posted: Rev 3/

12 Venice Area Quilters Guild PO Box 2208 Venice, FL Pieces & Patches Newsletter of the Venice Area Quilters Guild April 2014 May 2014 Newsletter Deadline: Friday, April 25 Send News and Photos to Sally McCulloch Andrea Shlasko, webmaster Send address, phone and changes to Nancy Mundorf, Website Address: 12