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1 The Pine Needle Press Volume 28, Issue 10 Pine Tree Quilt Guild November 2011 A newsletter o f the Pi ne Tree Quilt Guild of Nevada County, having ta ken root in the fabric o f the Grass Valley community since Published monthly except August Nola Court, Auburn uiltguild.com Novembers President s Message Well, this year has certainly flown by. The weather is changing and Thanksgiving and the Holidays are quickly approaching. As always, community service needs Christmas stockings, walker bags, and small wall hangings. The seniors in our area look forward to receiving these gifts. For some, these are the only gifts they will receive. We are a little behind with the slate of officers which should have been listed for the October meeting. That being said, the slate for 2012 is as follows: Kris Cook, President Judy Johnston, Treasurer Sharon Cook, Vice President Anita Dall, Secretary The board has recommended a budget for Please review so the budget can be voted upon in January. Speaking of board meetings, we had 11 attendees (including myself) at the last board meeting. If you a committed chair, please attend. Even if you do not have a report, your input and voting power are needed. The world of quilting with the internet and social media is here. Whether you like it, love it are confused by it or hate it, the internet is changing the way we learn, share and communicate about quilting and quilts. You can interact with quilters all over the world by yourself or with others, from your home, shop, or friendship group meeting. Watch our website transition during the next several months, and you will see how much easier it is going to be to navigate. Also, watch for a Facebook page for the PTQG. ~Anita INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2012 Membership 3 Holiday Challenge 8 President's Message Proposed Budget 7 Home Workshop 9 Project Linus 2 Affiliates 12 Junior Quiltors 3 Quilt Show & Events 9 Anniversaries 10 Meeting Minutes 6 Quilt Show Board Meeting 10 Birthdays 9 Membership Form 4 Quilt Show News 8 Community Service 2 Mini Groups 5 Share and Care 10 Featured Affiliates 11 Newsletter Trouble 6 Speaker's Workshop 5 For Sale 10 Officers and Board Members 13 Sutter Quilt Auction 11 Guild Meeting Dates 2 Paid Newsletters 6 Treasurer's Report 6

2 The Pine Needle Press Page 2 Guild Meeting Dates November 2011 Meeting Location Day of the Month and Time November General Meeting Hennessy School, S. Auburn St, Grass Valley 1st Tuesday at 6:30 pm 1 Speaker Workshop Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV Wednesday after General Meeting 2 PTQG Board Meeting Eskaton Village, 49er Room, Grass Valley 2nd Thursday at 7 pm 10 Newsletter Deadline sewhandy@sbcglobal.net 5pm Saturday after Board meeting 12 Junior Quilters Salvation Army, Alta Street, GV 2nd Saturday at 10:30 am 12 Community Service Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV 3rd Thursday at 9:30 am 17 Drop-In n Quilt Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV 3rd Thursday at 9:30 am 17 Beginner Basics Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV 3rd Thursday at 12:00 pm 17 Home Workshop Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV 4th Tuesday at 10 am 22 Quilt Show Committee Eskaton Village, 49er Room, Grass Valley 3rd Tuesday at 7 pm 15 COMMUNITY SERVICES November is an especially busy month for us as we finish up quilts and get ready for Christmas Giving! Please come and help on November 17 from 9 am to 3 pm, or for just an hour or two. There are a number of tops that still need to be quilted - could any of you long arm folks take a couple to do? There have been quite a few walker bags turned in - thanks to all who did them - I know they'll be appreciated in the nursing homes along with quilts and stockings for which we've already had some requests. We will soon do our annual calling and be ready for distribution early in December. Is there anyone out there with a few hours to spare each month to become a "regular" with Community Services and Drop-in? It is a very big job, and I could really use someone who would like to "learn the ropes" and be available on a regular basis. If you'd like to know more come and visit at Drop-in or please call me! Carol Phillips See you on Nov. 17th there will be chocolate! ~ Carol Phillips Linus Project For anyone who has a project to donate to the Linus Project it may be dropped off at either Ben Franklin s in Grass Valley or at the West America bank located in Penn Valley within the Holiday Shopping Center. Please attach a slip of paper with your name, address, address, and phone number so that they can keep you informed of what they are doing. For more information check out their website at: ~ Pat Rose

3 The Pine Needle Press Page 3 Junior Quilters The Juniors are just finishing up table runners, placemats and napkins. Some stayed with the basic pattern, and others substituted much more difficult paper pieced designs. They continually astonish me with their creativity! Molly Cook helped me greatly by showing me the relaxed way she does free motion quilting. She helped me set up my machine settings and with the proper foot. Now that is a good reason to be a Jr Quilter mentor...so the kids can teach you valuable skills! November Guild Meeting - Jr Quilter Rebekah Lundin will be our patchwork star. Be there to support her. In November, we are going to have our own affiliate member Sharon Cook as a guest teacher. She will be showing the kids how to make her exclusive design - Origami Bag - a Japanese Style Drawstring Bag. This will be great for Christmas presents and to put presents in. A good time to join the Jr Quilters: Nov. 12 th ~ Junior Quilter Facilitators: Dianne M. Rockwell, , diannmkpv@aol.com, Robin Mello, Membership I know it seems early but not too early to think about your 2012 dues. You can find a membership form in the newsletter and also on the web site. Please fill the form out and return to me at the meeting or in the mail. It would be great to mail it to me rather than the post office box, but either way works. Also PLEASE fill the whole form out even if everything is the same as last year; it helps the membership chairman to have all the information. We all know that times have been challenging, to say the least; if anyone has a problem paying their dues, please let someone that you feel comfortable telling and they will make things happen for you. The Guild has a donation fund that can help anyone that needs help. We must have your dues by January 15 so you can be included in the roster. Pay them now and not worry about it later! $25 dues, $22 additional if you want your newsletter printed and mailed. ALL MEMBERSHIP FORMS MUST BE SIGNED. ~ Clairie, Membership Ardy Tobin, Computer Records

4 PINE TREE QUILT GUILD MEMBERSHIP FORM 2012 I am a: New Member New/renewing Junior Member Bring this completed form to the membership table at any meeting. Dues must be paid by January 15th in order for your name to be included in the next roster. Or the completed form and your check can be mailed to: PLEASE WRITE ALL CHANGES IN RED PTQG, P.O. Box 3133, Grass Valley, CA Name: Phone (home): Address: Phone (cell): City, State, Zip: Phone (work): I AM PAYING THE FOLLOWING: $25 annual dues ($12.50 if you join after July 1st) $10 annual Junior member dues ($5 after July 1st) $2 for mailing of roster and membership card $22 for printed and mailed newsletter (11 issues - $2 per issue) RELEASE FORM: Per the terms of our insurance, members of the Guild are not covered in the event of any injury. Therefore, members shall assume all risk of loss, damage, liability, injury cost or expense that may arise or be caused in any way, at any facility Today s date Members are requested to sell or purchase for themselves, At least $10 worth (2 books) of tickets for the Opportunity Quilt. MEMBER S SIGNATURE (required) FOR GUILD USE ONLY: Amount paid Date paid Recorded Name WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN A MINI GROUP? Yes No Already a member Annual Challenge Beginner Basics Block of the Month Charm Square Exchange Community Service Drop in and Quilt Education Outreach Equipment Friendship Blocks Historian Home Workshops Hospitality Jamboree Junior Members Library Membership Mini Group Coordinator Mystery Gifts NCQC Newsletter Nominating Committee

5 The Pine Needle Press Page 5 Census/ Update for our Mini Groups It is time to do an update - census - data base of our beloved mini groups. It would be interesting to find out of our Guild members, how many are in mini - groups and exactly how many mini groups our Guild has. Some new mini - groups have formed and maybe some have dropped out of the picture. I would very much appreciate your help in the gathering of this information. I have been mini - group chairperson for several years now -- and I am currently looking for a replacement for the job. The best part of the job is meeting the new members and finding a mini - group for them. With the new updated "census" that I am putting together - the job will be much easier. Please contact me or Kris Cook if you would like to take on this relatively easy and rewarding job. PLEASE -- what I would like you to do is... Have one (1) CONTACT person in your mini group me diannmkpv@aol.com with the following information: 1. the name of your group 2. day(s) and time you meet each month 3. how many are in your mini group -- and of that number - how many are not guild members 4. at this moment - would you like to have new members? Your assistance with this project will save me lots of phone calls. Thank you! Dianne M. Rockwell, Mini - Group Chairperson (530) , diannmkpv@aol.com Speaker s Workshop Jill Schumacher, award winning machine quilter from Trinidad, is scheduled for a speaker s workshop on Nov. 2. An expert quilter, she will show us what is involved in creating trapunto in quilts. There are a few openings in the workshop, so call Carol Gates at to reserve your seat. ~ Lynda Lasich, Workshops

6 The Pine Needle Press Page 6 M AILED (P AID) NEWSLETTERS NOW AV AIL ABLE! Pursuant to notification to all members in January 2011, members without received the newsletter free for 6 months (thru June). As this is the last free issue, you now will be required to pay $2 per issue (guild cost to print and mail) if you wish to continue receiving the newsletter by mail; otherwise, you may review the newsletter on-line for free. To continue receiving your mailed newsletter for the remainder of 2011, please send a check for $4 (2 remaining issues) to: Pine Tree Quilt Guild P.O. Box 3133, Grass Valley, CA OR if you currently receive the newsletter online but have trouble opening/viewing it, you may opt to pay for a printed newsletter. Just follow the instructions above. There will be an option for paid newsletters ($22 per year) on the 2012 PTQG membership form. ~ Anita Dall, PTQG President Ardy Tobin, Computer Records Meeting Minutes Board and Quilt Show meeting minutes are now on our webpage. If you have no (or a friend that can help) and would like a copy, they will be available at the General Meetings, or by contacting the respective Secretary. Treasurer s Report Balance $ 33, Deposits $ 14, Disbursements $ (3,620.37) Balance $ 44, Checking $ 14, Savings $ 30, $ 44, Quilt Show checking $ 4, Website new sletter trouble?? Having trouble opening the newsletter on the website? I can help you! Please call or me. Don't be frustrated! Don't do without your newsletter! ~ Ardy Tobin, Computer Records ardyt@comcast.net

7 The Pine Needle Press Page 7 Pine Tree Quilt Guild Proposed Budget January 1 - December 31, 2012 Revenue: Speaker Workshops $ 3,000 Memberships 6,250 Treasure Table 500 Quilt Show Profit 12,000 Donations 300 Bank/CD Interest 150 Home Workshops 300 General Income Projects/Beginner Basics 700 General Fund 3,300 Total Revenue $ 26,500 Expenses: Program Speakers & Workshops $ 7,000 Speaker Travel/Meal Reimbursements 2,200 Other Programs: 240 Hall of Honor 50 July Picnic 90 New Members' Tea - Annual Holiday Party 100 Newsletter 250 Committees: 9,520 Community Service: 4,950 Comm. Srvc. Projects 1,500 Education Outreach 350 Scholarship & Supplies 3,000 Beginner Basics 100 Historian/Photo 100 Home Workshops 200 Membership 450 NCQC 120 Patchwork Star 25 Share and Care 75 Library 300 General Member Scholarships 300 Jamboree 2,500 Junior Members 500 General Operating Expenses 7,290 Equipment & Storage 1850 Gifts, Prizes and Contributions 300 Insurance 500 Meeting Rental & Setup 900 Miscellaneous 440 Website 3300 Total Expenses $ 26,500 $ -

8 The Pine Needle Press Page 8 Quilt Show Committee New s I am so pleased to announce that all the open chairs have been filled and we have a full complement of board members for the 2012 Quilt Show Board. We meet the 3rd Tues. of the month at 7:00 at Escaton in the 49er Room. We will be looking at ways to increase attendance, our vendors and revenue among other things. I want to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has volunteered to be on the board for This Board is very talented and innovative and I am either very fortunate or just plain lucky. We are going to have a wonderful Quilt Show in Carol Riddles The Opportunity Quilt The Opportunity Quilt for 2012 is a different story. The current quilt still does not have handlers to coordinate its appearances. This quilt merits the benefits of worthwhile marketing. It still needs two to three or more volunteers to take on this job. One of the librarians in Nevada City said they might be able to sell tickets at the library. Also, it shouldn't be too hard for our guild members who belong to other guilds to take the quilt along with them to those meetings. These are just some ideas that might work. The Opportunity Quilt for 2013 needs to be planned very soon. I requested some suggestions at the last guild meeting, so far there have been two. One is more of a theme, 'Pine Trees and Magnolias' and the other a pattern concept, a 'Stack-N-Whack center with an Applique boarder'. I think those two could be combined nicely. The Board meeting. Thurs. night produced another idea. How about a Crazy Quilt similar to the one that was so incredibly popular in 2006? It holds the record for the highest money maker to date. We pass out squares in different colors of silk to each guild member. Once the individual squares are decorated according to each persons interests, they are handed in and assembled into a queen size quilt. I don't know if it's the lo' Girl Scout leader in me, but I Love It!!!!! me soon (carol-riddles@yahoo.com) with your reaction. We barely have nine month to hatch this baby. These two quilts are significant supporters of our annual budget. This guild is terrific, let's work together and get this done. Carol Riddles, Quilt Show Chair Holida y Challenge / 3 halves make a w hole Ladies, I hope you are finishing up your quilts! We will be exchanging our quilts on December 3rd at 12:00 pm. It will be a potluck at Clairie Carter's house, 505 Linden Ave. If you have any questions, please call me. Deirdre Campbell,

9 The Pine Needle Press Page 9 November Birthda ys 4 Sharon Ellisor 5 Deborah Remick 6 Cil Duval 6 Kia Hatch 7 Niki Phillips 7 Ruth Schwartz 9 Myrna Lindholm 9 Nancyan Tracy 12 Joan Mosley 13 Susie Hardy 13 Rose Koolhof 13 Githa Navo 13 Ruth Oakey 14 Tabby Schultz 21 Dixie Nielsen 21 Marsha Vieira 22 Elinor Campbell 24 Vicki Mooney Quilt Shows Events Nov 4-5, 2011 Pioneer Quilt Show 2011, Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville, Nov 12-13, 2011 The Tuleburg Quilt Guild s Quilt Show, Stockton Scottish Rite Auditorium, 33 W. Alpine Ave, Stockton. Nov 18-20, 2011 River City Quilters Guild 2011 Quilt Show, Scottish Rite Temple, 6151 H Street, Sacramento For other quilt shows & events check out Northern California Quilt Council s event calendar at and click on Calendar Home Workshop This month's Home Workshop will be "Working with Texture Magic". Sharon Cook will be teaching us how to use this interesting new product. You could make a pillow cover or tote bag or just experiment with the technique. The class will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall on Tuesday October 25th from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. A materials list will be available at the October guild meeting or by contacting Sue Robertson or Sharon Cook. Thanks, Sue Robertson

10 The Pine Needle Press Page 10 Quilt show board meeting Tuesday, , at 1900 hrs at Eskaton Village For sale Janome sewing machine 9000, good for quilting and embroidery, have extra chips and larger hoop. New foot pedal, received yearly cleaning. asking OBO. Millie Silk screen equipment available. ~ Call Bertie Brem, Share and Care Please send information on members needing cards to our Share & Care Chairperson Lin Schiffner, , lin.schiffner@yahoo.com Hinterberg Voyager 17 long arm quilting machine with stretch frame. All accessories included. $1,900 or best offer. ~ Call Dolly Keehne, Please let the newsletter editor know when your item sells. Thanks. November Anniversaries 9 Karen & Dale Welling 11 Janet & Dennis Weddle 12 Judy & Reed Hamilton 12 Marta & Curtis Price 14 Evette & Art Andersen 16 Michele & Dan Sweeney 22 Joyce & David Yaksick 22 Margie & Vic Anderson 22 Ruth & Dennis Bertaccini 23 Joan & Stephen Mosley 23 Valerie & Barry Hixson 29 Dianne & Mark Rockwell

11 The Pine Needle Press Page 11 Featured Affiliate: The Quilted Rose The Quilted Rose started their business 28 years ago. We now have 9 Gammill machines for classes. We have a large supply store for longarm quilters that includes thread, patterns, needles, and parts for Gammill machines. We are an authorized Gammill dealer specializing in longarm supplies and classes in Creative Studio and Vision Quilting Machines. Featured Affiliate: Debys Sierra Sew ing After over 35 years of working on machines, it still surprises me when I hear someone say I was told it didn t need service! The only one that would say to you is someone who wants you to purchase a new machine. All sewing machines need maintenance just like cars. All factories would like you to have your machine serviced about every two years. Keeping your machine happy is my pleasure. Featured Affiliate: Christine Barnes Designs Christine is a contemporary quilter whose passion is color. Popular workshops include Color Camp, Luminosity, transparency, Black Opals & Ribbon Candy, and Color and Collage: Aspects of Designs. Her latest book, The Quilters Color Club, has just been published by C&T; she also has a number of quilt and garment patterns, as well as a color wheel based on fabric. Christine teaches for guilds and private groups regionally and locally at Sugar Pine Quilt Shop. SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER QUILT AUCTION Remember to visit Sutter Hospital Cancer center during October to see all the quilts hung for silent auction, and also those set aside for the live auction the first Saturday in November. The Cancer Center is easy to find, parking is easy, and it is worth the drive! You might even find a quilt you feel compelled to bid on! If you have questions, please feel free to call me or ask Bonnie at Sugar Pine Quilt Shop. Thank you! ~ Carol Phillips

12 The Pine Needle Press Page AFFILI ATES Affiliates are businesses that wish to establish a relationship with our Guild members. They support us by paying affiliate dues. Some of these businesses offer a discount upon showing your Guild membership card. BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS 598 Sutton Way, Grass Valley bfcrafts@pacbell.net Craig & Andrea McGovern, owners CHRISTINE BARNES DESIGNS 208 Hill Street, Grass Valley cebarnes@sbcglobal.net Christine Barnes, owner CREATIVE STITCHES 4 YOU Lorie Drive, Grass Valley scookquilter@gmail.com Sharon Cook, owner DEBY'S SIERRA SEWING 245 E Main St, Grass Valley Deby Hendrickson, owner. FABRICS ON MILL STREET 115 Mill Street, Grass Valley sew@fabricsonmillst.com Susan Drown and Jennifer Davis, owners 10% discount to Guild members FAT LADY SINGING Lake Wildwood Dr, PennValley fatlady@comcast.net Sally Monestier, owner, HOWELL'S SEWING & VACUUM Bowman Road, Auburn ; marylynn@howellsew.com MaryLynn Matthews, owner MACALPIN DESIGN STUDIOS Francis Dr, Grass Valley twilliams@macalpindesign.com Teresa & Craig Williams, owners PRECISION QUILTWORKS Starduster Dr., Grass Valley , precisionqw@hotmail.com John and Karla Rogers, owners QUILTING SISTERS Cook Road, Rough & Ready slbowers@att.net Sherry Bowers, owner SANDRA BRUCE CREATIVE LONG-ARM QUILTING 116 E. Main Street 5B, Grass Valley or sandrabruce@pacbell.net Sandra Bruce, owner SUGAR PINE QUILT SHOP 452-A South Auburn Street, Grass Valley sugarpinequilt@gmail.com Bonnie Bechtol, owner SUN FOREST QUILTS Sun Forest Drive., Penn Valley bbceresa@yahoo.com Barbara Ceresa, owner THE QUILTED ROSE 7151 El Cajon Blvd #O, San Diego thequilted@aol.com Barbara Vanice, owner

13 The Pine Needle Press Page Officers and Board Members President Anita Dall Vice President Kris Cook Secretary Kathy Grant Treasurer Anne Wilson Beginner Basics Lorna Tiller Community Service Carol Phillips and Drop-In & Quilt Judy Johnston Computer Records Ardy Tobin Dropped Stitches Carol Morrow Education Outreach Margaret Boothby comcast.net Equipment Chairman needed 3 Half Yards Make A Whole Deidre Campbell deidrecampbell@sbcglobal.net Melissa McGinnis b-mmcginnis@comcast.net Guild Challenge Lois Hodges loishodges71@yahoo.com Historian Julia Marvel marvel722@gmail.com Home Workshops Sue Robertson arleneandsue@att.net Hospitality/Mentor Edith Gregersen, jrgevg@theunion.net Jamboree Susie Ernst susieernst@comcast.net Junior Quilters Dianne Rockwell summerhillfarmpv@aol.com Robin Mello , no Library Miladie Thompson miladie@mac.com Molly Cook thecooks777@yahoo.com Meeting Set-up Naomi Cook, Jeff Cook thecooks777@yahoo.com Membership Clairie Carter clairie@sbcglobal.net_ Jan Christensen christensen1970@hotmail.com Charlene Chase ecfc@comcast.net Mini Groups Dianne Rockwell summerhillfarmpv@aol.com Mystery Gifts Joyce Roath jroath1234@sbcglobal.net Mystery Quilt Taking a break this year. NCQC Chris Parks chrisparks@comcast.net Lynda Lasich lyndalasich@yahoo.com Em Sun momandgram702@yahoo.com Newsletter Diane Klose sewhandy@sbcglobal.net Patchwork Star Jeanie Ferguson no Picnic Nancyan Tracy ntracyd@sbcglobal.net Programs Chris Parks chrisparks@comcast.net Workshops Lynda Lasich lyndalasich@yahoo.com Publicity Quarter Yard Club Kris Cook knkcook@hughes.net Quilt Show Carol Riddles debriddles@yahoo.com Round Row Sharon Cook scookquilter@gmail.com Scholarship Darlene Saunders dsaunders38@hughes.net Secret Pal Taking a break this year. Share and Care Lin Schiffner lin.schiffner@yahoo.com Treasure Table Pat Rose rosebuds333@sbbmail.com Web Liaison Anita Dall a.dall@yahoo.com

14 Pine Tree Quilt Guild Post Office Box 3133 Grass Valley, CA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Our next meeting is November 1st at 6:30 pm Hennessy School, So. Auburn St., Grass Valley PTQG Information The Pine Tree Quilt Guild of Nevada County Send address changes and corrections to: PTQG Computer Records P.O. Box 3133, Grass Valley, CA or contact Computer Records Ardy, , Mail membership forms and dues to: PTQG Membership P.O. Box 3133, Grass Valley, CA See our web page for forms and information. Submit newsletter articles to: Diane Klose, PTQG Newsletter Editor sbcglobal.net Nola Court Auburn, CA Newsletter deadline: 5:00 p.m. the Saturday immediately following the PTQ Guild s Board Meeting on the second Thursday of the month.