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1 May 2015 Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Newsletter Page 1 The Hummer The Newsletter of the Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Website: HSQG@hummingbirdquiltguild.com P.O. Box 1326, Sierra Vista, AZ Guild meetings are held at Rothery Education Center located at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista unless otherwise noted. May 2015 MAY CALENDAR 5/4 Monday, 6 pm Program Swan Amity pre sents Color Theory and Usage (see page 2); Christina Riddle presentation, You are Loved Project (see page 6) 5/6 Wednesday, 9 am, Program Swan Amity presents machine quilting and appliqué (see page 2); Christina Riddle presentation, You are Loved Project (see page 6). 5/6 Wednesday, 1:15 and 6:15 pm Doris Wells Quilting Techniques (see page 9) 5/8 Friday, 9am 4pm, Class with Michelle Watts presents Zentangles (see page 2) 5/9 Saturday, 9am-4pm, Class with Michelle Watts presents Stenciling with Paintstiks (see page 2) 5/13 Wednesday, 9 am Quilting Bee 5/19 Tuesday, 9 am Board of Director s Meet ing, Country House 5/20 Wednesday, 9 am Community Quilts 5/20 Wednesday, 1:15 and 6:15 pm Doris Wells Quilting Techniques (see page 9) 5/27 Wednesday, 9 am Quilting Bee *******President s Message******* I am still trying to get my feet under me and decide what the Guild needs. I think we have an amazing group of people who make this organization run smoothly. However, some of these volunteers have been doing their jobs for a long time and might be interested in turning their committee over to someone new. If you are interested, talk to the current committee chair and see if you can learn the trade so that you can take over next year. Please remember we are an organization of volunteers and it is important that we talk about things as unemotionally, calmly, and constructively as possible to avoid hurt feelings. If you think a job could be done better (improvement to the process) or that YOU could do it better because of (choose your reason), please talk it over with the current committee chair before you just change things. Together you can discuss the reasons a current procedure is effective or is ready for enhancement. We don t want to lose members (or chairs) because someone thinks someone else is belittling them in some way. We also need to discuss the use of the guild rooms. We pay the school for a limited number of hours on these rooms and should NOT be using them for reasons that are not guild related. Please coordinate with the key holders (myself and Maryann) before you think about using these rooms. The rooms are open every Wednesday from 8 to 12, and on the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays they are open in the afternoon and evening for Doris class. They are also open on the first Monday from 6 to approximately 9, and other Mondays if we re holding a blue moon. Candy

2 Page 2 Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Newsletter May 2015 *******Community Outreach Projects******* Community Quilts Janet Wilcox reports that there were 11 quilts distributed to the Dialysis Center for April:. Quilts of Valor There were 42 Quilts of Valor distributed at the VFW on Sunday, April 19, Beads of Courage Pat Jones reports that all of the kits are done; Linda and Pat will pick them up at the next meeting. We have new kits ready. Thank you. If interested, this is the official website: Thanks to Gail Staples for a ton of cording for the beads of courage bags! Busy Aprons Karen Aker reports there are about 14 aprons cut out, awaiting pockets and embellishments. There will be packaged kits for people to take home and complete. There are additional apron embellishments on the way. Here is a picture sent to Karen from Shanda Leffleman at Valor Hospice Anniversary Open House. Shanda said, I wanted to share with you the area I set up for our celebration today that recognizes the Hummingbird quilt guild's busy aprons and quilts. Thanks for all you do! Gabrielle LaFargue, the winner of the 2014 raffle quilt, presented this to HSQG at the last meeting. *******Please Do Not Post. to the Web Page anymore. The Web Page is shutdown********

3 May 2015 Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Newsletter Workshop News and Programs Mark your calendar for these upcoming events: May 4, Monday Swan Amity May 6, Wednesday Swan Amity May 8, Friday and May 9, Saturday Michelle Watts Page 3 On Monday, 4 May a lecture by Swan Amity on Color Theory and Fabric Usage. Swanamity.com On Wednesday, 6 May a lecture by Swan Amity on how to integrate machine quilting with hand appliqué to showcase your projects. On Friday, 8 May a class by Michelle Watts teaching Zentangles. The cost is $25. jmichellewatts.com On Saturday, 9 May a class by Michelle Watts on Stenciling Quilt Blocks with Paintstiks. The cost is $25. Please contact Clara Billock for information (cbillock@cox.net) and to sign up for classes and get supply lists. Incoming workshops and programs Chairperson, Eileen Ahearn, can be reached at straycatz2@vtc.net. *********FOR SALE******* Baby Lock Quilter's Choice Pro (BLQP) sewing machine. $375. STRAIGHT STITCH semiprofessional machine; excellent for piecing and heavy-duty sewing. Contact: Linda Erickson, or quilterlindae@gmail.com *Welcome to Our New Members* Sandy McGinnis Karen Tanner **Hey!!!It s Membership Signup Time*** Membership Form is on website. LAST APPRAISAL DATE UNTIL FALL Date: MAY 4, 2015 Place: Squirrel s Nest Appointments: Thanks for all your support! Joyce Larson AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser

4 Page 4 Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Newsletter May 2015 Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Business Meeting April 1, 2015 The Business Meeting was called to order at 10am. The required quorum was met with members who were present. The minutes of the last Business Meeting as posted on the website were approved. Treasurer s Report: Final figures on the 2015 Quilt Show and the year-end report were provided and is shown below. The budget for the fiscal year was presented. (See page10) A motion was made and seconded to approve the budget, the motion carried. The motion was made and seconded to have a quilt show in The dates would be March 5 & 6, The motion carried. The name for the 2016 Quilt Show will be Quilting of the Huachucas. There being no further business to be brought before the membership, the meeting was adjourned at 10:17am.

5 May 2015 Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Newsletter Page 5 5/6 Coni Tiefel 5/7 Karen Tanner 5/10 Jennifer Wolfe 5/11 Debbie Griffin 5/11 Linda Erickson 5/16 Shirley Herrman 5/17 JoAnn Vandine 5/18 Lucy Ellen Brown 5/22 Julie Hill 5/25 Marilyn Creathbaum **2015 Tombstone Art Gallery Raffle Quilt**** HSQG Contacts President Candy Jennings cljennings1@cox.net Past President Nora Eaken njeaken@hotmail.com Future President and Secretary Diane Williams wildflower1949@live.com Treasurer Wendy Seals wendyseals@msn.com Newsletter Editor Starr Seesler sseesler@yahoo.com Webmaster Shirley Gray sagray3@cox.net Membership Ann Walker ann.walker@live.com Dates for Your Information 5/29,30 Thumb Butte Quilters Guild Quilt Show, Prescott, AZ. POC Karla Modiston, Boots n Saddles by Sue Ann Vannoy Pattern for a cross stitch membership badge is available on the website. For more informa- Raffle tickets are available from Sue Ann Vannoy

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7 May 2015 Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Newsletter ******** You Are Loved Project*********** Page 7 Christina Riddle, a representative from the You Are Loved Project will be a guest speaker on Monday night, May 4 and on Wednesday, May 6. This is a new community out reach project for the guild. Christina will present the scope of the project for guild participation. Dear Quilt Guild Member, Today we are delighted to announce the launch of MyQFE.com, a website completely dedicated to quilters and quilting! It s an active online community for quilters from around the country to: Sell extra fabric and tools Buy fabric and tools from quilters and stores Share pictures of their quilts & look at what others have done Chat with other quilters to share ideas, information, and experiences It s a great place to connect with quilters from around the country and also earn cash for all the extra fabric & tools that you no longer plan to use! Just click the Fabric or Tools tab at the top of homepage, describe the item, upload a photo, and start selling. Please share this important information with the members of your guild. My QFE is a fun, safe place where quilters can meet others who share their passion for quilting. Go to - now to join this exciting new community and take advantage of our limited-time introductory offer! ******A Note from Diane Williams****** Hello Fellow Hummers! As your new Secretary, I wanted to let you know how excited I am to be learning more about the workings of the Guild. You are a great group of ladies to work with having a huge talent dedicated to accomplishing and producing much for your Guild and the community. As background, I want you to know I have been a Guild member for 6 or 7 years. I took my first real quilting class in Bozeman, MT, in Wow! One would think I was an expert by now but I consider myself a long time beginner! I love the process, the idea of being productive, and leaving some kind of legacy for my grandchildren. At age 66 I am really pushing myself to learn new techniques, create, and use that right brain. It is an exciting way to retire and certainly gives me lots of sister time. Happy stitching, Diane Williams

All items must be written in an e-mail or on paper. The editor cannot take responsibility for verbal requests. Request deadline is the 20th of the month.

com/hummingbirdquilt guild ****May ******* May 10 Happy Mothers Day!

8 Page 8 Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Newsletter May 2015 Please feel free to submit articles, suggestions, patterns, or want ads to buy or sell anything quilt related. We do not promise publication of all submitted items. We will, however, endeavor to publish all items that are applicable to the Guild s charter within a reasonable time frame. All items must be written in an or on paper. The editor cannot take responsibility for verbal requests. Request deadline is the 20th of the month. Please send all contributions to the Newsletter Editor. Guild Website: Guild HSQG@hummingbirdquiltguild.com guild ****May ******* May 10 Happy Mothers Day!!! ******Challenge Quilt***** May 16 Armed Forces Day May 25 Memorial Day There are only about 20 weeks left to put on your dancing shoes and be inspired to whip out a fantastic dance-themed quilt for the 2015 Challenge. It should be a lot of fun, just pick a dance and make a quilt no problem!! If you do sign up but you run out of time to finish it is NOT a crisis, just another UFO. There is no charge to enter so just don t send in info for a tag. Thanks, Gail Fisher

9 May 2015 Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Newsletter Free Quilting Technique Classes Page 9 Doris Wells has volunteered to teach a free quilting class on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. The afternoon sessions begin at 1:15 pm; evening at 6:15 pm. Each session should last about 1-1/2 hours (this is flexible). The two sessions, afternoon and evening, will cover the same topic. These classes are meant to explore each topic in depth and will take the time needed to master each topic. Please feel free to join in for any topic that piques your interest. If you are not on the mailing list and wish to attend, please send a message to: doriswells@q.com and I will add your name to our happy band. **What s Coming Up in May Technique classes ** May 6 and 20 The techniques class spent four sessions in March and April working on projects from the Dream Landscapes book. In addition to mastering a new way of sewing curved seams (with no pain), we did a lot of embellishing beading, embroidering by hand and with the sewing machine, and using hot fix crystals. The members of the group were SO creative in thinking up new and different ways to finish the projects. So what is on the horizon? We are beginning a series on color. It will be very hands on, using fabric scraps to experiment with many different combinations of hue, value and intensity. We cover the same material in each session, so you can pick the one that fits your schedule best. If you have considered jumping into the classes, this would be a great time to come join us. There have been two suggestions for the next topics: beading and stack n whack quilts. All are welcome to attend. It is also fine to come as an observer. If you are not a guild member, you may come to classes, but after two or three classes we would expect you to join the guild. Bring chocolate for an especially warm welcome! Suggestions for topics are welcome. For information contact Doris Wells (doriswells@q.com)or if you wish to get the notes so you can come when a topic is of interest to you, just drop me a note. I will add you to my mailing list and send those notes as they are ready.

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NOTE: Special Night Meeting 3/31 Tuesday, 6 pm, Program Meeting by Julie Hocker of Ladyhawk. April Calendar. President s Message

NOTE: Special Night Meeting 3/31 Tuesday, 6 pm, Program Meeting by Julie Hocker of Ladyhawk. April Calendar. *******President s Message******* April 2015 Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Newsletter Page 1 The Hummer P.O. Box 1326, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636-1326 The Newsletter of the Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild Website: www.hummingbirdquiltguild.com