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A Message From Our President... Summer is here!

With the short window of pleasant weather we experience in Iowa it is so hard to spend me indoors in May and June.

But soon the heat will be here and we'll long to be in the air condi oning back at our machines. And that always works right into the IQG July event!

1 A Message From Our President... Summer is here! The flowers are blooming, mulch has been spread, first crop of weeds has been sprayed (yes I'm too lazy to pull them all), and my poor sewing machine is lonely. With the short window of pleasant weather we experience in Iowa it is so hard to spend me indoors in May and June. The house projects have slowed a er a whirlwind of ac vity this winter, including upda ng my son's former bedroom into my much improved sewing room. But soon the heat will be here and we'll long to be in the air condi oning back at our machines. And that always works right into the IQG July event! This year Cindy has Glad Crea ons coming in to teach two of their great tradi onal quilt pa erns at the fabulous Hotel Patee in Perry. Info is on the website and this newsle er. Don't miss out! Then next on the agenda is the annual quilt show at Reiman Gardens. Something that is just near and dear to my heart. We've seen this show go from a few dozen quilts hanging where they couldn't be enjoyed, to an event which consistently a racts 100+ quilts hung in a pleasing manner. We're always looking for help with the event. Folks to donate snacks for the business mee ng, people to assist with the booth and white gloving, people to donate items for the booth, and people to submit quilts. Informa on on quilt categories can be found in this newsle er and on the website. This year we're going to have a scrap dive so if you have scraps to donate please let me know and we'll find a way to get them from you. If you'd like to volunteer for the show, please contact me. And once again, we need will need to fill some board posi ons this fall. The guild cannot func on without its volunteers and serving on the board is one of the most important ways you can volunteer. Most posi ons take very li le me, but the role they serve in the guild is essen al. Jill Conry has been serving as our Membership Chair a er serving as Secretary the term prior. She's elected to step down due to commitments at home and we need to fill this role asap. Membership Chair is one of the most important offices on the board and we will be lost without someone to fill this role. If you are interested, please contact me or President- Elect Deb Kirby. We will also need to fill the President-Elect role as Deb moves into the role of President. And as always, we need to find the Program Chair. Libby & Jeni Construct Quilt for Little Giants Foundation Libby & Jeni constructed this quilt for a great cause. For ckets people can contact Libby or Jeni directly. Suggested dona on is $5/ cket or 5 for $20. Drawing will be Oct. 11th. Learn more about Li le Giants: h p:// li legiantsfounda on.blogspot.com/ 1

A Chance To Keep Janet s Legacy Alive! Janice Eifling, 68, of Ames, passed away January 16, 2015 at Israel Family Hospice House. A memorial gathering for Janice was held in April in Ames.

2 A Chance To Keep Janet s Legacy Alive! Janice Eifling, 68, of Ames, passed away January 16, 2015 at Israel Family Hospice House. A memorial gathering for Janice was held in April in Ames. Janice was a very active member of the Iowa Quilters Guild. She was an integral part of the IQG serving as newsletter editor for thirteen years and enjoyed participating in IQG retreats, classes, and the bi-annual quilt show. Her husband has donated some of Janice s better books & tools to IQG. Marlene Armbrecht has worked diligently pricing the items which will be on sale during our July event. The sale will be held 12-4pm on Friday and 8:30am-1pm on Saturday. Any remaining items will be sold at the Garden Quilt Show in Ames. Thanks Marlene for your effort! And thanks Janice for your treasures! We miss you. IQG Board Opening Due to some unexpected circumstances that will require more of her time and attention, Membership Chair, Jill Conry has had to resign her position effective immediately. We need someone to fill her position for the remainder of the year. A new membership chair will be elected at our Fall General Meeting. If interested in helping us out, please contact President Jeni Christensen at iqgasap@yahoo.com. Summer Event Features Glad Creations Iowa Quilters Guild invites you to our summer quilting event at historic Hotel Pattee in Perry. A sit and sew room will also be available for those not taking the workshop(s). GLAD CREATIONS WILL BE PRESENTING WORKSHOPS AND A TRUNK SHOW/LECTURE Glad Creations Where it all began. Our story began even before we had a brick and mortar quilt shop. Gladys Raschka started a cottage business called Glad Creations making custom appliqué purses in Her basement was a busy place making purses and greeting customers. As the years went on, all this activity began to outgrow her home. Meanwhile, Gladys daughter, Nancy Raschka graduated from college and developed an interest in quilting. In 1976 Gladys & Nancy decided to combine their interests and opened a quilt shop that could also handle taking orders and delivering Gladys' handmade purses and so Glad Creations, Inc. Quilt Block came into being. In 1980, Susan Dyer (daughter of Gladys, sister of Nancy) joined the team. Today Glad Creations is a thriving quilt shop still in its original location. We offer many classes on traditional quilting techniques as well as newer innovations. We take pride in our customer service and strive to help quilters of all levels achieve their goals. 2

The center portion of the quilt is the same for both sizes, but the larger quilt has an additional row of the courthouse steps border all around.

3 Friday, July 17th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Birds In The Air Dig into your scrap stash or choose your favorite line of new fabrics. Choose from two size options for the Birds In the Air quilt: twin/nap 72 x84 or queen 88 x100. The quilt shown at right is the smaller quilt. The center portion of the quilt is the same for both sizes, but the larger quilt has an additional row of the courthouse steps border all around. You ll need an assortment of 18 dark prints and 9 background prints for this quilt. The complete set of documents is attached to this e-newsletter: Supply List, Pre-Cutting Instructions, Fabric Selection Guide. The documents can also be found on our website. Friday, July 17th, 7 p.m. Trunk Show & Lecture Glad Crea ons Nancy & Sue, of Glad Creations, will tell us how they got started & what they do, while showing us a collection of gorgeous quilts. Please join us for the lecture, trunk show and the always-amazing IQG Show and Tell. Bring your projects and show off what you ve been working on. This lecture is open to the public. Free to workshop attendees, $10 charge for those who are not taking a class with Glad Creations. Saturday, July 18th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Circle of Light Another stashbuster! Choose from two size options for the Circle of Light quilt: Nap/throw 72 x88 or queen 88 x104. The quilt shown, right, is the larger quilt. You ll need an assortment of 20 dark prints and 10 background prints for this quilt. The complete set of documents is attached to this e-newsletter: Supply List, Pre-Cutting Instructions, Fabric Selection Guide. The documents can also be found on our website. Welcome to Quilting Pathways... offering interesting places & things to see and do for people who enjoy scenic travel... and for the travel-minded quilter and companions. 3

IQG 2015 Summer Event Registration July 17-18 2015 B Hotel Pattee, Perry Iowa Time Description Cost Amt You Owe Friday July 17 9:00a-4:00p Optional Friday Sit & Sew Birds In the Air Glad Creations

Not interested in taking the class but want to attend the event anyway? Come Sit & Sew with us.

4 IQG 2015 Summer Event Registration July B Hotel Pattee, Perry Iowa Time Description Cost Amt You Owe Friday July 17 9:00a-4:00p Optional Friday Sit & Sew Birds In the Air Glad Creations Select an assortment of 18 Dark prints and 9 Background prints. This fun quilt uses the traditional Birds in the Air block for a central medallion. Not interested in taking the class but want to attend the event anyway? Come Sit & Sew with us. $50 $10 Friday Evening 7:00-9:30 Saturday July 18 9:00a-4:00p Brief comments and reports from IQG members will be followed by the 'Ever Famous Show & Tell' event. Our keynote speaker & Trunk Show is Glad Creations. Circle of Light Glad Creations This great star quilt just seems to radiate sparkle and light. The pattern gives a choice of two different quilt sizes. $10, if not registered for (1) class $50 Friday Sit & Sew Not interested in taking the class but want to attend the event anyway? Come Sit & Sew with us. Send your registration form and check made out to Iowa Quilters Guild to Cindy Kaufman, 1200 A Street West, Fort Dodge, IA Register Online Now, you can register and pay online just go to our webpage iowaquiltersguild.com and click on the link for EVENTS. Informa on about hotel accommoda ons during the event Our event is being held at Hotel Pa ee, Perry 1112 Willis Avenue Perry, IA $10 Total Amt You Owe Addi onal accommoda ons are available at Super 8 Perry th Street Perry, IA

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5 th Annual Garden Quilt Show at Reiman Gardens Hosted by the Iowa Quilters Guild September 18-20 Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thank you for your interest in the Annual Garden Quilt Show at Reiman Gardens.

6 5 th Annual Garden Quilt Show at Reiman Gardens Hosted by the Iowa Quilters Guild September Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thank you for your interest in the Annual Garden Quilt Show at Reiman Gardens. Our goal is to encourage the art of quilting, display a unique collection of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners, and provide instruction, demonstrations and lectures for both novice and experienced quilters. We hope that everyone who attends will be inspired by the quilts as well as the living beauty through the Gardens, in the Conservatory, and within the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing. Official Quilt Contest Rules for For EACH quilt entered, the maker(s) must submit a completed and signed entry form and a non-refundable entry fee of $7 to Reiman Gardens no later than August 21, There is no limit to the number of quilts an individual can enter. 3. No photos are required for entry. 4. There is no limit to the size of quilts that can be entered. However, extra-large quilts may be folded as necessary to enable display of as many quilts as possible. 5. There is no requirement for a hanging sleeve/rod pocket on the quilt. Quilts will be hung using binder clips or skirt hangers. 6. When quilts are given to Reiman Gardens for display, the front desk will safety pin a copy of the application to the quilt. 7. All quilts must be constructed of 3 layers fabric and/or batting quilted together by hand, machine or a combination of the two methods and must be in excellent condition. 8. Traditional quilts may be pieced or appliquéd or a combination and may be embellished. A traditional quilt does not have to be original and can be made from a pattern or kit. It may be made or quilted by someone other than the entrant. A quilt does not have to be a traditional block design to be considered a traditional quilt. All art-like quilts that are not of original design would still be considered a traditional quilt. 9. Art quilts may be pieced or appliquéd or a combination and may be embellished. An art quilt must be the entrant s original design and must be completely constructed and quilted by the entrant. All quilts with a quilter listed who is not the submitter must be entered as a traditional quilt. 10. All decisions of the jurors and judges are final. Judges will view the quilts before awarding prizes. There will be a first and second place in each category as well as a Viewer s Choice and Director s Choice. 6

7 Official Quilt Contest Categories for 2015 The Quilting Connection is a proud sponsor of the Garden Quilt Show at Reiman Gardens. Located in downtown Ames, the Quilting Connection has thousands of bolts of fabric, as well as a full line of Husqvana Viking sewing machines and sergers. 238 Main Street Ames, Iowa In 2015, Reiman Gardens celebrates its 20 th anniversary. All year, the Gardens will celebrate the amazing achievements of the past and look towards our future goals. Visit the Gardens throughout the year to see our festive displays featuring fireworks, punch, parties, and more. Learn about Reiman Gardens past and be inspired by what the future will bring. Interact with the Gardens in eight treehouses all honoring the Gardens, and of course the trees! To learn more about the 2015 theme year, please visit Celebrations! Quilts are often used to celebrate a milestone in our lives. Help us celebrate Reiman Garden s anniversary with a quilt made for a celebration. Quilts in this category must have been made to mark a milestone in the life of the quilter such as a birth or birthday, big win, graduation, wedding, anniversary, memorial, etc. Tell us about the celebration your quilt was made for on your registration form. *NOTE To keep the show from being inundated with t-shirt quilts the show committee wishes to limit t-shirt quilts to those which include unique piecing and custom quilting. All t-shirt quilts will be juried into the show by photograph. Please submit a photograph of your t-shirt quilt to iqgasap@yahoo.com prior to submitting registration to Reiman Gardens. You will receive prompt confirmation of acceptance or denial via shortly thereafter. The Big 2-0 The first 20 years have been amazing for Reiman Gardens and the next 20 will be even better. Quilts in this category must include the number 20 in their theme. This may include a quilt with 20 blocks/panels, a quilt with 20 fabrics, or a quilt where the blocks have 20 pieces, etc. Ideas for art quilters include quilts with 20 studies of a subject or a quilt featuring the number 20 incorporated into the design. Garden What would Reiman Gardens be without its gorgeous garden displays? The highlight of our annual garden quilt show has always been its focus on garden quilts. Celebrating the gardens and all of the creatures and plants within will never get old. Quilts in this category must include a garden theme in the design either by including fabrics which display a garden theme in the pattern or by creating a garden theme in the quilt pattern. Traditional quilt blocks with garden names such as: Lily, Flower Basket, Nosegay, Maple Leaf, Bear Paw, etc. would also be included in this category. And there s no better way for art quilters to show off their amazing talents than with a lovely garden-themed quilt! Celebrating the Past, Looking to the Future Quilts in this category will celebrate our past (Antiques) or help us look to the future (Moderns). Antique quilts will be judged against one another and Modern quilts will be judged against one another. This category will not include the typical break-outs for traditional and art quilts. Antique quilts for this category must have been completed (piecing and quilting) prior to Please provide as much information about the person or techniques used to create the quilt as possible. Modern quilts for this category must meet the standards of the Modern quilt movement. These include, but are not limited to: the use of bold colors and prints, high contrast and graphic areas of solid color, improvisational piecing, minimalism, expansive negative space, and alternate grid work. "Modern traditionalism" or the updating of classic quilt designs is also often seen in modern quilting. Silhouettes This special category is open to Iowa Quilters Guild members only. Please visit for information on becoming a member of the guild. Quilts in this category must include a silhouette like shown in the amazing paper cut artwork by Linda Emmerson commissioned to celebrate Reiman Gardens 20th anniversary. 7

Official Quilt Contest Deadlines for 2015 August 28, 2015 (Friday) August 24, 2015 (Monday) September 7-17, 2015 September 18-20, 2015 September 20, 2015 September 21-27, 2015 For EACH quilt entered,

Accepted quilts must be received at Reiman Gardens. 5 th Annual Quilt Show. All entrants to the Quilt Contest receive free admission. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Accepted quilts may be retrieved at Reiman Gardens.

8 Official Quilt Contest Deadlines for 2015 August 28, 2015 (Friday) August 24, 2015 (Monday) September 7-17, 2015 September 18-20, 2015 September 20, 2015 September 21-27, 2015 For EACH quilt entered, the maker(s) must submit a completed and signed entry form and a non-refundable entry fee of $7. Notification of accepted quilts provided via or telephone. Accepted quilts must be received at Reiman Gardens. 5 th Annual Quilt Show. All entrants to the Quilt Contest receive free admission. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Accepted quilts may be retrieved at Reiman Gardens. Accepted quilts must be retrieved by owners, designated person, or postage/mailing materials to return quilt must be received by Reiman Gardens. Official Quilt Contest Prize Packages for 2015 Best of Show Chosen by the official judge. Best of Show ribbon. A $50 gift certificate to Quilting Connection in Ames 1st Place in each category (7 packages total) Chosen by the official judge. A 1st place ribbon. A $50 gift certificate to Quilting Connection in Ames. 2nd Place in each category (7 packages total) Chosen by the official judge. A 2nd place ribbon A $25 gift certificate to Quilting Connection in Ames Viewer s Choice (1 package total) Chosen through popular vote by those attending the show. A Viewer s Choice ribbon. A $25 gift certificate to Quilting Connection in Ames. WE VE MOVED! COME VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION NEXT TO OUR QUILTERS COTTAGE RETREAT HOUSE Director s Choice (1 package total) Chosen by a member of the Reiman Gardens staff A Director s Choice ribbon. A $25 gift certificate to Quilting Connection in Ames. Other special awards will be given for Best Hand Quilting and Best Machine Quilting - Chose by official judge. A ribbon will be given. Other prize package details not yet known 8

9 5 th Annual Garden Quilt Show at Reiman Gardens Hosted by the Iowa Quilters Guild September Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Official Quilt Contest Entry Form for 2015 Send 1 form for each quilt entered in contest. Entrant s Name: Address: City: State: ZIP: Daytime Phone: Cell: Categories - Check one category and quilt type only. See official rules and category descriptions for more information. Celebrations! Big 2-0 Past/Future Silhouettes Art Art Antique IQG Members Only Traditional Traditional Modern Quilt Title: Quilt Size: inches across by inches long Top made by: Quilted by: Indicate pattern, book, etc. used as a design source: Tell us about your quilt! If you didn t make it, how did you obtain it? What inspired you to make it? What special techniques, materials, embellishments, etc. were used in creating the quilt? Use back as needed. I give permission to Reiman Gardens and Iowa Quilters Guild to photograph my quilt and display those photographs on their websites. YES NO Signature: Date: You can mail completed contest entry form/s to the address below, or scan and completed form/s to rgevents@iastate.ed, Reiman Gardens - Attn: Beth Wessel-Kroeschell University Blvd. - Ames, IA

Garden Quilt Show 8th Annual Garden Quilt Show at Reiman Gardens Hosted by the Iowa Quilters Guild

Garden Quilt Show 8th Annual Garden Quilt Show at Reiman Gardens Hosted by the Iowa Quilters Guild September 7, 8, & 9, Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thank you for