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THE BEAR FACTS BUSY BEARS QUILT GUILD - May 2017 May June CALENDAR - 2017 1: Board Meeting 15: General Meeting 16: Moon Dance Workshop 5: Board Meeting 19: General Meeting 20: Sashiko Workshop

It will be very hard to leave behind all the wonderful friends that I have made here. PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Spring is finally upon us. And I hear that there may be snow flurries this weekend.

I actually completed the project I took, at least the design portion. Quilting is all that remains. That rarely happens.

Hope you plan to attend. FYI Next to the Membership Sign-in table, and below Mary Johnson s picture is a short table which has a small bulletin board on it.

If something interests you, feel free to take one of the flyers. From time to time we receive only 1.

1 THE BEAR FACTS BUSY BEARS QUILT GUILD - May 2017 May June CALENDAR : Board Meeting 15: General Meeting 16: Moon Dance Workshop 5: Board Meeting 19: General Meeting 20: Sashiko Workshop EDITORS EPISTLE Yes, it s true. I will be moving to Sparks, NV to be closer to my daughter and her family. Our home there will be completed Aug 1st and we will begin the move at that time. It will be very hard to leave behind all the wonderful friends that I have made here. PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Spring is finally upon us. And I hear that there may be snow flurries this weekend. I guess we know what that means... Mother s Day and Memorial Day are right around the corner. Belinda Evans Confetti workshop was great fun, and a real success. WhooHoo! I actually completed the project I took, at least the design portion. Quilting is all that remains. That rarely happens. Guest speakers are coming each of the next 3 months and they are going to be great. Their workshops are a perfect time to learn new techniques. All the while having a good time with friends. Hope you plan to attend. FYI Next to the Membership Sign-in table, and below Mary Johnson s picture is a short table which has a small bulletin board on it. Each month the table, also has on it, flyers of a variety of sorts. Some are for upcoming quilt shows, some for other quilt related activities. If something interests you, feel free to take one of the flyers. From time to time we receive only 1. Happy Quilting - B~ Bonnie Snell, President Karen Cumberland April Dinner before the Meeting The dinner this month will be at Senora Cantina located at Big Bear Blvd in Big Bear Lake.They have a great menu and we can enjoy a belated Cinco de Mayo! I hope you'll join me! See you there! Laurie Nahay Correction: Elaine Sisson s Birthday is June 13th M E M B E R S H I P 60 paid members NEW MEMBER Deane Grady Birthday Aug 22 PO Box 1017 Phone Inspiration Dr. jndgrady@verizon.net Running Springs, CA Fran Martin Laurie Nahay

Busy Bears Quilt Guild ~ General Meeting Minutes ~ April 17, 2017 Call to Order: A regular meeting of the General Members of Busy Bears Quilt Guild, was held at The Community Church Recreation

2 Busy Bears Quilt Guild ~ General Meeting Minutes ~ April 17, 2017 Call to Order: A regular meeting of the General Members of Busy Bears Quilt Guild, was held at The Community Church Recreation Building Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA on April 17, The meeting convened at 6:02 p.m. President, Bonnie Snell presiding, and Belinda Evans secretary. Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Madeline Frey, and seconded by Lillian Hart to approve the minutes of the March 6, 20, 2017 meeting. Motion Carried. Bonnie Snell welcomed our 4 Guests as well as Diane Grady our new member. Officers Report: Treasure Report: Karen Cumberland motioned to accept the March 2017 Treasury report that was posted in the March 2017 newsletter and seconded by Bonnie Smelt. Motion Carried. Programs: Tonight s program is Belinda Evans on Confetti Naturescapes and Lori Felber for our Book Sale. Sue Bouchard from Quilt in a Day will be our May program. She will have a lecture on modern quilts and the Tuesday workshop we will be working on the pattern Moon Dance. There are cutting instruction prior to the workshop and patterns will be available either at the May general meeting, or Bear Country Quilts & Gifts. New Business: Membership: The 2017 Directory and Opportunity Tickets are at the membership desk for you to pick up. Philanthropy: Cheri Smith was ill and Jeannie Wallace assisted in collecting and handing out kits. When returning a completed quilt please sign your name on the turn in sheet so she can keep track. There are still kits are available for you to pick up. Bonnie Snell stated our Food Pantry is a little behind on the donation, and would appreciate it if you could all remember to bring a little something to the meeting. Sunshine & Shadows: Happy Birthday to our April members. Beverly Bennett stated that Jackie Homes continues to recover and once the water damage that occurred while she was recovering she plans on returning to Big Bear. Cheri Smith is doing well with her wrist surgery, Jan Jamriska is moving down the mountain to Indio. If you are in the area, she would love a phone call and would love to meet up with you. She is not that far from Monicas. Congratulations to Lys Axelson her challenge quilt Wild with the beaded snake, was accepted to the SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) Exhibition in June at the Poway Performing Arts Center, and her Dolphin quilt will be at the AQS show in Paducah!... Gratz Lys! Challenge Quilt: Jan Chapman stated she has kits available if you re interested you can pick up a kit tonight. Kit cost this year is $5.00. Opportunity Quilt 2017: Lorraine Taylor did well showing the quilt at Wrightwood. Elaine Dobiesz put a schedule together for Music on the Mountain and sign-up sheets are at the back table if you are interested in selling tickets, as well as hear a great concert. The Quilt will also be on display at Get the Burger during the Bike tour. Quilt Show 2017: Our next quilt show meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 22, at 10:00 a.m. at Bear Country Quilts & Gifts, all members are welcome, if you are a committee chair it would be important for you to attend the meeting. Cheri Smith is stepping down as a Co-Chair for the Boutique this year due to surgery she has scheduled. Elaine Dobiesz was co-chairing the position with her, and we would like another guild member to help chair the Boutique. 3rd Annual Retreat: Laurie Nahay discussed the retreat that is scheduled July 10, 11, 12th. Please pick up your applications sheets and she does need a deposit asap. Double room is $315.00, Private room $415.00, a deposit of $ is due asap and your balance will be due in June. Contact Laurie for additional information. Annual Picnic: Our annual picnic will be August 22nd 11:00 a.m., at the Sugarloaf Park in Sugarloaf. This year s exchange will be a Tea Towel and you can embellish it anyway you like. Remember to wrap it in a Fat Quarter. It s a fun way to express yourself. Other Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Belinda Evans, Recording Secretary -2-

Busy Bears Quilt Guild TREASURERS REPORT 2017 April 2017 Balance 03/31/2017 $ 12,443.74 Income $ 1,259.50 Expenses $ - 1,420.31 Balance 04/30/2017 $ 12,282.93 INCOME - - - Bargain Table $ 31.

Fran Martin STITCHY FINGERS We had a nice get-together at Barbara Snyder's on the seventh of last month.

3 Busy Bears Quilt Guild TREASURERS REPORT 2017 April 2017 Balance 03/31/2017 $ 12, Income $ 1, Expenses $ - 1, Balance 04/30/2017 $ 12, INCOME Bargain Table $ Birthday Exchange $ Library Sales $ Membership $ Opp Quilt Tickets 2017 $ Vendors $ Workshop Fees $ $ 1, EXPENSES - Education Expense ($ 59.00) Rent ($ 50.00) Show Expenses Facility ($ 1,280.00) Newsletter ($ 31.31) ($ 1,420.31) Treasurer Carol Henderson - FRIENDSHIP GROUPS CUT-UPS A lucky 7 gathered at the home of Bonnie Snell in April. We had a fun time sharing, talking, laughing, and eating. Next meeting is at Fran Martin's on May 10th at 10 am. Fran Martin STITCHY FINGERS We had a nice get-together at Barbara Snyder's on the seventh of last month. Then on the 21st, we had a fun road trip down to Dawn's where we enjoyed visiting with Dawn and Jacque. This month we will meet at Loretta's on the fifth, and my house on the nineteenth. Jill Gilham Philanthropy May month is Meals in A Box. Helper meals are always a good choice they come in tuna, chicken and hamburger styles. Comfort Quilts Doves: Thank all of you taking kits. We have 4 dove quilts turned in this month. Mom & Dad s: The project has had only one quilt turned in this year. Please help so soon as possible. Pop Tops and Education Box Tops Warmer weather coming remember to save your Pop Tops. Betty Crocker brand and General Mill Cereals carry the Education Box Tops. Have a wonderful Spring. Sheri Smith -3-

4 SHOW AND TELL Shirley Hartwick Sandy Tocalino Bonnie Smets Wendy Stephens Bonnie Marshall-Creel Susan Wade Mary Baughman Fran Martin Bonnie Snell -4-

5 SHOW AND TELL Lorraine Taylor Lys Axelson Karen Cumberland Susan Boylin Jan Chapman -5-

April Birthday Exchange Fran Martin - Fiskar s thread snips Karen Cumberland - Wool squares Bonnie Marshall-Creel - Fabric strips Carolyn McGuire - Fabric fat quarters Barbara Olsen

to bring a GIFT for the Birthday Exchange Table & FOOD for Refreshments & don t forget to sign each list.

Birthday Exchange and Refreshments H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y NAME BIRTHDAY BE/R Lys Axelson May 6 May Janet Beaty May 22 Aug Lorna Hatfield May 31 May Julie Zurek Feb 6 May Carol

Jill & Fred Gilham have a great granddaughter born on May 1st. Her Dad named her Aurora because she is his little princess.

My (Beverly Bennett) trip to my son s wedding was a wonderful day, a beautiful wedding, and venue!

6 April Birthday Exchange Fran Martin - Fiskar s thread snips Karen Cumberland - Wool squares Bonnie Marshall-Creel - Fabric strips Carolyn McGuire - Fabric fat quarters Barbara Olsen - Gift certificate Jan Chapman - Wool Winners Bonnie Snell Bonnie Smets Heidi Llanes Mary Baughman Lori Felber Fran Martin If you are listed for this month BE/R, this is your month to bring a GIFT for the Birthday Exchange Table & FOOD for Refreshments & don t forget to sign each list. If you missed your assigned month, pick another month to bring a Gift & Food. Birthday Exchange and Refreshments H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y NAME BIRTHDAY BE/R Lys Axelson May 6 May Janet Beaty May 22 Aug Lorna Hatfield May 31 May Julie Zurek Feb 6 May Carol Henderson Dec 31 May April Refreshments Fran Martin - Oatmeal cookies Karen Cumberland - Chocolate cake Carolyn McGuire - Cupcakes Barbara Olsen - Lemon bars Sunshine and Shadows Jill & Fred Gilham have a great granddaughter born on May 1st. Her Dad named her Aurora because she is his little princess. Madeline taught her Breaking the Rules class down at Cherry Berry on May 7th. Had 9 ladies attend and they all had a great time. My (Beverly Bennett) trip to my son s wedding was a wonderful day, a beautiful wedding, and venue! I got to dance with my son, my grandson walked me down the aisle, and a chance to see old friends. Loved every minute. Beverly Bennett Annual Picnic August 22, 2017 Fun & Games, Good Food & Great Friends! This is what you will experience at Busy Bear's Annual Potluck Picnic on August 22, at 11:00 am at Sugarloaf Park! I hope you are getting creative with your embellished tea towel! I can't wait to see them! A little bird told me that Belinda has toweling fabric and has just recently stocked the cutest little yo-yo tea towel patterns! Laurie Nahay -6-

Busy Bears Quilt Guild Program Update for May We have been having fun in our workshops this year, and

I can t wait to see the finished results of my classmates.

Our guest speaker this month is Sue Bouchard.

workshop based on Moon Dance, a quilt pattern she designed for Quilt in a Day.

Please plan on bringing a sack lunch, coffee and water will be provided. Nancy Ota is coming in June.

Nancy will teach us Sashiko stitching techniques in her workshop and has promised to show us many samples of

She has a basic kit available for five dollars, with everything we need for the class.

7 Busy Bears Quilt Guild Program Update for May We have been having fun in our workshops this year, and Belinda Evans Confetti Nature Scape was no exception. I can t wait to see the finished results of my classmates. We appreciate learning yet another way in which we can play and be creative with fabric, thank you Belinda. Our guest speaker this month is Sue Bouchard. Her lecture Monday night will introduce us to Modern Quilts and on Tuesday morning she will present a workshop based on Moon Dance, a quilt pattern she designed for Quilt in a Day. The standard workshop fee is $20 for members and $35 for guests. Please plan on bringing a sack lunch, coffee and water will be provided. Nancy Ota is coming in June. She will share her Quilting Journey with a trunk show. Nancy will teach us Sashiko stitching techniques in her workshop and has promised to show us many samples of traditional Japanese textiles as well. She has a basic kit available for five dollars, with everything we need for the class. Looking ahead to July ~ Sylvia Davis will be here to entertain us with her Quirky Quilter s Alphabet presentation, with a variety of quilts and numerous quilting tips. We will have a chance to learn her way of doing a Stained Glass Wall Hanging in the workshop the following day. I encourage you to take advantage of our workshops. They offer a variety techniques to enhance your quilting skills and give you an opportunity to engage with fellow quilters. Jeannie Mazzacane ~ Program Chair ~

3rd Annual Busy Bear's Quilt Retreat Vina de Lestonnac I hope everyone has registered for this lovely venue in Temecula for July 10-13 as we are now at full capacity!

Just an update to let you know that we are nearing completion of our beautiful wool applique garden quilt for 2018! It will be going to the quilter soon! Yay!

20th ~ Member s Fashion Show Feb. 21st ~ Bonnie Snell ~ Scrappy Quilt Workshop Mar. 20th ~ Bonnie Marshall-Creel ~ Creative Adventure & Trunk Show Mar.

8 3rd Annual Busy Bear's Quilt Retreat Vina de Lestonnac I hope everyone has registered for this lovely venue in Temecula for July as we are now at full capacity! I am so ready for a retreat in Wine country! More info will follow in your for attendees! Laurie Nahay Mary Price 2018 Opportunity Quilt! Just an update to let you know that we are nearing completion of our beautiful wool applique garden quilt for 2018! It will be going to the quilter soon! Yay! Laurie Nahay Program and Workshop Line-Up for 2017 ~ Our Theme for this year is Celebrations Jan. 17th ~ Member s share Celebration Quilts & we play Ugly Fabric Tear & Pass Feb. 20th ~ Member s Fashion Show Feb. 21st ~ Bonnie Snell ~ Scrappy Quilt Workshop Mar. 20th ~ Bonnie Marshall-Creel ~ Creative Adventure & Trunk Show Mar. 25th ~ Bonnie Marshall-Creel~ Multi-Media Adventures Workshop Apr. 17th ~ Belinda Evans ~ Lecture ~ Library Book Sale Apr. 18th ~ Belinda Evans ~ Confetti NS Workshop May 15th ~ Sue Bouchard ~ Modern Quilt Lecture & Trunk Show May 16th ~ Sue Bouchard ~ Moon Dance June 19th ~ Nancy Ota ~ Quilter s Journey & Trunk Show June 20th ~ Nancy Ota ~ Sashiko Workshop (kit available for $5.00) July 17th ~ Sylvia Davis ~ A Quirky Quilter s Alphabet July 18th ~ Sylvia Davis ~ Stained Glass Wallhanging Workshop Aug. 21st ~ Jan Chapman ~ Challenge Reveal Aug. 22nd ~ Laurie Nahay ~ Picnic in the Park Aug. 25th ~ Lynch Mob Dinner Sept. 2nd & 3rd ~ Mountain Treasures XXIX Quilt Show Sept. 18th ~ Viewer s Choice Ribbons Sept. 23rd ~ Saturday Studio Tour & Lunch Oct. 16th ~ Susan Wade ~ Lecture & Trunk Show Oct. 17th ~ Susan Wade ~ Fabric Collage Workshop Nov. 20th ~ Monica /Belinda ~ Houston Market Report Nov. 21st ~ No Workshop Dec.4th ~ Laurie Nahay ~ Annual Christmas Party -8-

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9 FOR SALE Viking Ruby Royal Embroidery Machine with extra accessories. 2 yrs old minimum sewing. Brand new Tutto rolling bag. Slightly used sew study wish table. $3, or best offer. Thank you very much. Jan Andrade FOR SALE NEW, never been used - Grace Next Generation Alum Quilting Frame 60/120" w/cruise Control & Laser pointer. Designed to use with your domestic machine. Unique utility shelf for additional storage. Multiple Sizes: 60"/120". Smooth, SEAMLESS tracking Engineered for vibration-free quilting Patented Fabri-Fast T fabric attachment system Reversible ratchet system for easy quilt advancement and tension control. Bungee Clamps for quick and effective side tension (set of four). Easy step-by-step assembly (DVD included). Leveling feet with 1 ½" adjustment. Engineered specifically for quilting - no "off-the-shelf" parts Attachment provided for additional light source. Carriage Features: Easy grip handles with nearly infinite adjustability. Quilt on either side of the frame. Raise, lower and tilt handle grips for your ideal position. Telescoping handles adjust to you and your machine. High-precision bearings for smooth, professional carriage motion. Laser stylus included: Position laser stylus at any angle with swivel connector $ or best offer Karen Cumberland or QUILT FRAME LEGS TABLE FRAME SEWING MACHINE CARRIAGE -9-

Quilts for All Seasons June 3 & 4, 2017 Soka University, Aliso Viejo The Flying Geese Quilters Guild presents its quilt show, Quilts for all Seasons" (www.quiltsforallseasons.

10 Quilts for All Seasons June 3 & 4, 2017 Soka University, Aliso Viejo The Flying Geese Quilters Guild presents its quilt show, Quilts for all Seasons" ( on Saturday, June 3, 2017, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Sunday, June 4, a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at SOKA University in Aliso Viejo, California. Over 300 traditional and non-traditional style quilts will be on display. It brings together the "best of the best" in quiltmaking, with aisles of displays, retail exhibits, craft boutique, raffle baskets, antique quilts display and live quilt auction at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. Free parking. $10 admission. Opportunity Quilt, "Cottage Garden." INLAND EMPIRE MODERN QUILT GUILD Our guild is hosting one of the founding quilters from the Modern Quilt Guild in LA. We d love for you to join us. Latifah loves using oversized traditional patterns, like the clam shell and will share 40 or so quilts. She also has a refreshing way of using rectangles and/or curved piecing. Our Inland Empire Modern Quilt Guild meets on the first Saturday of every month from 2-4 pm at the Grand Terrace Civic Center in the Community Building. The address is Barton Rd, Grand Terrace, CA We are asking for $5 admission fee, since we are a new guild that has no coffers. We will be holding raffles and a donation table for purchases as well. Our regular members will be sharing their quarterly challenge quilt, Words. You are welcome to share a quilt with word fabric or design. Let me know if you have any questions. I ve been a quilter for over 20 years, but have recently joined the modern movement to increase my skills. I d love for you to join us. A yearly membership is $40 and includes membership to the national Modern Quilt Guild. Laura Greene, President

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THE BEAR FACTS. BUSY BEARS QUILT GUILD - July 2017 CALENDAR Happy Quilting and Crafting

THE BEAR FACTS. BUSY BEARS QUILT GUILD - July 2017 CALENDAR Happy Quilting and Crafting THE BEAR FACTS BUSY BEARS QUILT GUILD - July 2017 July CALENDAR - 2017 3: Board Meeting 17: General Meeting 18: Stained Glass Workshop August 7: Board Meeting 21: General Meeting 22: Picnic in the Park