Merrimack Valley Quilting Guild

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1 May 2013 Merrimack Valley Quilting Guild Celebrating 33 years of encouraging the art of quilting in the Merrimack Valley. MVQ was established in P RESIDENT S M ESSAGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President: Bev Valle Vice President Lin caiado Secretary: Barbara Black Treasurer AP: Jody Pellecchia Treasurer AR: Janet Gillis What can I say? The Quilt Show was wonderful! We are a talented group of dedicated quilters! The quilts were amazing, with so many beautiful colors, patterns and designs. I loved every one! The quilt ribbon winners will be posted in the newsletter, but each one should be congratulated for their expertise, in each category. The many vendors chose their favorite quilt on which to place a ribbon, as did the President. Honestly, I didn't realize the quilt I had decided to adorn with a ribbon, was made by the vice president, until I got closer and read the sign. The Silent Auction, near and dear to my heart, raised money for Coastal Connections, a program for disabled adults in Amesbury. Three members have children who attend this program. Twenty-three items raised a LOT of money for this program, and they will be so appreciative. Thanks to all who contributed items to the Silent Auction, and for all who purchased items. The total will be disclosed at the May meeting. Thanks, also, for all the lovely donated quilts for Project Linus and Hospice House. More will be coming in, and dispersed in June. I can't thank enough, the team of members who carried out the work of the quilt show, and "the two Joannes" - Joanne Turner and JoAnne Burns for chairing the Quilt Show this year. "Remember When", with the decorations, challenge quilts and ice cream bar, was a wonderful theme. Having a sewing machine to raffle added a lot of interest. Coming up at the next meeting, the Viewer's Choice ribbon, and in June, The Quilter of the Year is disclosed. Until then, happy sewing for next year's quilt show! Bev To reach any committee, please address correspondence to MVQ Guild PO Box 566 Haverhill. MA Newsletter items must be in to me by the 1st of each month: Pat.lucey@verizon.net May 16th Lecture & Trunk show of Judy Neimeyer quilts by Lisa McCarthy, Certified instructor Workshop: May 18th Paper pieced Table runner taught by Lisa McCarthy

2 Iwould like to remind those members who signed up for the UFO Quilt Challenge that the May meeting is the deadline for showing me your finished UFO Quilts in order to be eligible for the gift certificate drawing at the June meeting. I printed the quilt show entry list and will look for those quilts when I am at the show (for double credit). If you have a finished quilt/project and can't make the May meeting, you can send me a good photo of it by attatchment or regular mail (postmarked by the may meeting date). ams01938@hotmail.com 68 Sterling Lane, Haverhill MA Thanks, Ann Stobbs Looking for a place to recycle old textiles, fabric, curtains, clothing etc.? Newburyport Transfer station accepts them at no cost just tell the person at the booth and they will direct you. More info? Google City of Newburyport recycling Doris Bennett is our Sunshine Lady E_Mail her or call her if you know of someone who needs cheering up! dorisben@comcast.net If anyone is interested in making a queen size quilt for someone who sent a request to Merrimack Valley Quilters, please get in touch with Bev...(whose ends with verizon.net, not comcast.net.) Thank you.

3 June 20th When the Going Gets Tough, the tough Make a Quilt by author Marie Bostick Mystery Quilt Part 5 of the Mystery Quilt is now available under "Projects" on the MVQ website. A few copies will be available at the May meeting for those without computer access. If you like to knit or crochet baby hats I have a source to give them to. Pat Lucey The Giving Tree in West Boxford is delightwith all the baby items that we give!!!! Thank you!!! Keep them coming! ed MVQ has two tubs of storybooks with accompanying quilts to be used in a classroom or school library They are suitable from Pre-K through Middle school. You can arrange for a tub to take to your child or grandchild s school for afew weeks. Mary Ginn and Maggie Judd are the people to see to arrange this.

4 THANK YOU to all chairs and helpers. Someone might not be attending the meeting and we would like to thank all for all their help. Thanks, Joanne & JoAnne I d like to send a special thank you to everyone who assisted in the judging, hanging and taking down of the quilts in out show, especially our male contingent who are not members but participated anyway. They are invaluable. I think we set a record for a complete take down in 52 minutes. That could never have been accomplished without all the help we received. Never have I seen the old adage many hands make light work demonstrated so well. Thank you all again and we hope to see everyone again next year! It was a pleasure working with you all. Carrie Zizza The Silent Auction I would personally like to thank all 16 people for their lovely and fun donations that raised $500 for Coastal Connections in Amesbury, MA. They will find out the total after the next general meeting, when the last five items will be given out and checks received. There was a lot of interest in several items, which made the Silent Auction a fun and busy place all during the show. I found out from my sister, that the outside edge of the umbrella picture is called Bobbin Lace. Thanks again for everyone who donated, and everyone who placed a bid. I will be handing out the last 5 items at the church hall between 6 PM and 7 PM on Thursday, May 16, prior to the general meeting,. Bev Valle April 18th, 2013 Minutes of the General Meeting Meeting started at 7:02 by Bev Valle. The topic of the Quilt Show was first on the agenda. Bev Valle has 12 items for the silent auction so far. If you have other items for the auction you were asked to or call her about them. Pat Lucey is running the Boutique. 20% goes to the guild and the other 80% goes to the owner. Items should be brought on Thursday April 25th and Friday, April 26th. Tickets for the raffle quilt should be passed in by Saturday April 27th by noon time. JoAnne Turner and Joanne Burns asked for donations of drinks and food for the cafe. Drinks can be brought on Thursday and food (cookies, brownies etc.) on Friday. Mattie Burke is looking for people to sign up to volunteer at the quilt show. Everyone should volunteer two hours of their time during the quilt show. Carrie Pizza will be at the Merrimac Library, Wednesday, April 24th for the judging the quilts. Drop off is in the morning around 8:30 and pick-up is at 4:15. Sue Richards introduced speaker Diane Loomis whose talk was on Baltimore Quilts Door Raffles was won by Diana Doucette, Carolyn Thompson, and Janet Gillis. Table raffle was won by Abby Salt. Linda Pearl is putting on a bus trip to the Vermont Quilt Show, Saturday, June 29th. Cost is $79 for the day. Meeting ended with show and tell. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara Black

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7 New England Quilt Museum 18 Shattuck Street Lowell, MA Phone: Ladies, Brown Bag Lunch 1st Thursdays 12:30 pm-1:30 pm Book Club 3rd Thursdays 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm Rosemary Diana Dow, LMT, NCTMB Nationally Certified Licensed in MA & NH MASSAGE THERAPIST Stone Therapy Massage Specialty Deep Tissue and Stress Reduction Andover Hair & Skin Care Salon & Spa 93 Main Street, Andover, MA Hours by appointment INCLUDES Sunday and Monday Gift Certificates Available Introductory Offer - $65.00 Ask about the Signature Franciscan Stone Massage

8 Next Meeting May 16th Lisa McCarthy Judy Niemeyer quilts Check List: Name Tag Show and Tell $ for raffle Refreshments [if it is your turn!] $ for membership Refreshments: M through H Letter to Bev, from her cousin who won the raffle quilt.: Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a beautiful quilt. I most definitely will find a place, most likely on my living room wall so the dogs can't make themselves a new bed. My son will help me put it up next week. Thank you again, Cuz. I love going to the Quilt Show in Plaistow each year to see what your imagination has put into beautiful artistic forms. You all have a special talent. Love, Lucy (Huston)