Workshops - Martha Brooks

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1 Stitchers Quilt Guild A HARDIN COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION HOMEMAKER CLUB JULY 2017 Presidents Message SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST August Workshop Cartwheel Quilt Show Information Quilt Show Entry Form Loucon Retreat Registration Form Hello Friends, Thank you to all that worked at the Hardin County Fair, without you it could not be successful. A special thank you to Kelly Pruitt, who headed up the Quilt area. Colton s did a great job and thank you to Sharon Whitfield for providing dessert. I hope everyone enjoyed the meal. Stitchers Quilt Guild Officers President Darlene Chenault 1st Vice President Sharon Whitfield 2nd Vice President (s) chenaults12@gmail.com jrsharon@windstream.net Our Quilt Show will be here soon, please signup to help, donate to the Country Store, Café and sell Opportunity Quilt tickets. It takes all of us. Remember the UFO s are due to be presented in November, it will be here before you know it. The next Quilt Show meeting is August 21st at 6:00 in Project Room at the Extension Office, All welcome! We will have a Board Meeting July 24 th at the Extension Office Project Room 11:00AM, all are welcome to attend. Martha Brooks Marthasinklink.yahoo.com Patty Pruitt Secretary Our next monthly meeting is July 26 th. Darlene Barbara Jeffries bsmiley0975@gmail.com Treasurer Margot Vanlengen hmvanlengen@aol.com Newsletter Kelly Pruitt mek219@yahoo.com Sincerely, Dayna Parrett County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences

2 Workshops - Martha Brooks All classes are held at the Extension office, 201 Peterson Drive, in Elizabethtown. Classes are Friday evening and all day Saturday - unless otherwise noted. Changes could happen, and everyone will be notified of changes of dates and classes if needed via Stitchers . These classes are for beginners to advanced quilters. On Saturdays - please bring your lunch, sewing machine, and supplies needed. July 21st and 22nd Christmas in July with Patty Pruitt and Kelly Pruitt August 18, 19th (20th UFO) Cartwheel Workshop with Martha Claycomb October 13th and 14th Workshop with Anne Aubrey November 9-12 Loucon Retreat If there are questions, please me at marthasinklink@yahoo.com or come and speak to me at the meeting. Guild Workshop Cancellation Policy If you sign up for workshops, classes or other activity, you need to notify Martha Brooks if you are cancelling. Refunds are only given with a 7 day notice of cancellation. July Meeting July Birthdays Ava Allen Gloria Ashton Lesa Bennett Peggy Brown Darlene Chenault Barbara Dixon Randy Green Heather McClanahan Patty Pruitt Becky Schroeder Quilt Show Information The August meeting is Aug 21st at 6pm. All meetings are held at the Extension Office in the Project Room. Everyone is welcome. Quilt entries are due the end of August. The entry form has been revamped and you can enter up to 5 quilts on one form. Look for the form in this newsletter. Dawn is collecting quilt/sewing related items for the Country Store at this time. Volunteers and Demos Signup with Virginia Coomes. We need everyone to volunteer to make our quilt show a success. Vendors Choice Quilt This year our vendors choice competition will be two color quilts For example a red and blue quilt. You can have many reds and many blues, or it can be only one blue and one red. But only two colors. It can also be a quilt you have entered in the past. Vendors will vote for their favorite and the winner gets $50.00 Kelly Pruitt will present a demo on making a Dancing Nine-Patch and a border with floating squares. Bring a small cutting mat if you have one and a rotary cutter. (We will have some to use) Fabric will be provided to make one block (No sewing required on the step shown) KALEIDOSCOPE 96 x 112

3 CARTWHEEL WORKSHOP $5.00 Aug 18, 5pm-9pm Aug 19, 9am-4pm Aug 20, 9-? (open sewing) Bring your own lunch and dinner Loucon Retreat - November 9th thru the 12th Time to get your registration in for the retreat. We have to have 15 people attending Thursday thru Sunday, paid in full by the June 28th meeting or we will have to cancel the retreat this year. This is a great time of year to finish projects for Christmas. Its also a great time to get away and relax from all the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holidays. The cost is only to get away for 4 days of quilting and fun time with friends. This price includes all meals. You can get the registration form in this newsletter. Talk to Kelly Pruitt about a friend that is not a member that may want to attend.

4 Stitchers Quilt Guild Minutes June 28, 2017 Social Time with Refreshments: 6:30 7:00 and meeting called to order at 7:00. Thank you to Colton s for a wonderful meal and Sharon Whitfield for arranging everything. Acknowledge Visitors & New Members (if any) Guest: Esther Jumond, Bonnie Cunningham, Louise Eubanks, and Leona Gilliam. Approval of Minutes: was presented in the Newsletter and are on the tables, discussion Motion by Martha Claycomb, Seconded by Virginia Coomes- Passed Treasurer s Report: was presented in an discussion file for audit. Report of Officers and Standing Committees: 2 nd VP Martha Brooks Christmas in July, July 21-22, $5 for all classes, taught by Patty Pruitt and Kelly Pruitt. August 18 th -20 th Cartwheel Quilt taught by Martha Claycomb $5. Treasurer Margot VanLengen Secretary Barbara Jeffries Mini Grant - Betty Hancock Awards to Margot VanLengen $100, class in Spain. Martha Claycomb $100. Betty Hancock $65 class in Paducah. Quilt Show Barbara Jeffries Quilt show is coming along nicely. We have started doing sign in sheets and they are on the tables in the front. Please consider signing up as soon as possible. Beth Hunter Treasurer Expenses not all in, balance $ Ruth Hayden 22 entries typed up, up to 5 quilts per form, send pictures of quilts to Teresa Jenkins; Peggy Brown Room for couple more vendors, sending out reminders; Virginia Coomes/Judy Applegate Demos done; Kathy Cravens still have tickets to sell and quilt block for signatures; Sharon Whitfield waiting for mail donations; Betty Hancock need workers and money donations; Kelly Pruitt; Dawn Johnson need fabric; Vonnie Ryan; Martha Claycomb 16 quilts bed turning; Donetta Elmore /Cheri Green Submitted KHQS and update on all ads. Old Business Hardin County Fair Kelly Pruitt Sign-up for quilts to put up/take down and sell opportunity tickets. Refreshment Committee Please sign up for refreshments for next year the list is on back table. Quilts for Veterans Veteran s Nursing Home is taking new residents. Please continue to make the lap quilts 36x48. Pat McMillian is collecting. Hosparus Lap Quilts 36x48 quilted, crocheted or flannel. Susanne Shircliff or Vicki Loyall will collect and deliver. Need Patriotic Quilts. New Business Show and Tell Beautiful items were shown by many members. Great time playing Quilto! Door Prize Drawing must have your name tag Pat McMillian, Jonagwen Dew, Dixie Franklin, and Dawne Johnson. Next Meeting July 26 th, Extension Office, 6p.m. meal; 7p.m. meeting. Respectfully Submitted by: Secretary, Barbara Jeffries

5 STITCHERS HEARTLAND OF KENTUCKY QUILT SHOW September 29-30, 2017 Elizabethtown, Kentucky QUILT SHOW ENTRY FORM DEADLINE IS AUGUST 30, 2017 Entry Form must be completed and photo of quilt is required for insurance purposes. A $5.00 FEE FOR INSURANCE PER ENTRY IS REQUIRED FOR NON-STITCHER MEMBERS Only completed quilts will be accepted and quilts that have been displayed in previous Stitchers Quilt Shows are ineligible, except for Vendors Choice entries. Entry of a quilt entitles us to photograph it for Stitchers Guild use. NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP PHONE 1. QUILT NAME VALUE OF QUILT (appraised or your estimate) $ IS QUILT FOR SALE? yes or no PRICE $ CATEGORY Check all that apply A. Miniature (24 x 24 or less) B. Non Bed Size (between Mini and Bed size) C. Bed size (Twin and up) D. Vendors Choice (Two Color Quilt E. Workshop (Taught at Stitchers F. Other (as antique, wearable art, etc. OPTIONAL: QUILT STORY Provide information below that you would like attached to the quilt for display. Such as: was this a difficult or easy quilt to make, was it made for a special occasion, would you recommend this pattern to others? (PLEASE BE BRIEF we reserve the right to edit so data will fit on the label.). 2. QUILT NAME VALUE OF QUILT (appraised or your estimate) $ IS QUILT FOR SALE? yes or no PRICE $ CATEGORY Check all that apply A. Miniature (24 x 24 or less) B. Non Bed Size (between Mini and Bed size) C. Bed size (Twin and up) D. Vendors Choice (Two Color Quilt E. Workshop (Taught at Stitchers F. Other (as antique, wearable art, etc. OPTIONAL: QUILT STORY Provide information below that you would like attached to the quilt for display. Such as: was this a difficult or easy quilt to make, was it made for a special occasion, would you recommend this pattern to others? (PLEASE BE BRIEF we reserve the right to edit so data will fit on the label.).

6 3. QUILT NAME VALUE OF QUILT (appraised or your estimate) $ IS QUILT FOR SALE yes or no PRICE $ CATEGORY Check all that apply A. Miniature (24 x 24 or less) B. Non Bed Size (between Mini and Bed size) C. Bed size (Twin and up) D. Vendors Choice (Two Color Quilt E. Workshop (Taught at Stitchers F. Other (as antique, wearable art, etc. OPTIONAL: QUILT STORY Provide information below that you would like attached to the quilt for display. Such as: was this a difficult or easy quilt to make, was it made for a special occasion, would you recommend this pattern to others? (PLEASE BE BRIEF we reserve the right to edit so data will fit on the label.). 4. QUILT NAME VALUE OF QUILT (appraised or your estimate) $ IS QUILT FOR SALE yes or no PRICE$ CATEGORY Check all that apply A. Miniature (24 x 24 or less) B. Non Bed Size (between Mini and Bed size) C. Bed size (Twin and up) D. Vendors Choice (Two Color Quilt E. Workshop (Taught at Stitchers F. Other (as antique, wearable art, etc. OPTIONAL: QUILT STORY Provide information below that you would like attached to the quilt for display. Such as: was this a difficult or easy quilt to make, was it made for a special occasion, would you recommend this pattern to others? (PLEASE BE BRIEF we reserve the right to edit so data will fit on the label.). 5. QUILT NAME VALUE OF QUILT (appraised or your estimate) $ IS QUILT FOR SALE yes or no PRICE $ CATEGORY Check all that apply A. Miniature (24 x 24 or less) B. Non Bed Size (between Mini and Bed size) C. Bed size (Twin and up) D. Vendors Choice (Two Color Quilt) E. Workshop (Taught at Stitchers) F. Other (as antique, wearable art, etc.) OPTIONAL: QUILT STORY Provide information below that you would like attached to the quilt for display. Such as: was this a difficult or easy quilt to make, was it made for a special occasion, would you recommend this pattern to others? (PLEASE BE BRIEF we reserve the right to edit so data will fit on the label.).

7 QUILT ENTRY INFORMATION (Please KEEP this portion for quilt delivery and pick-up information.) 1. Fill out form completely. All information is required for insurance purposes, along with a full view color photo of each quilt. Should you be unable to provide a picture, one will be taken for a cost of $1.00 that you must provide with this form. 2. Quilt Entry Form must be received by August 30, You may cancel your quilt entry by September 9, Please contact Teresa Jenkins, Quilt Curator at so your entry can be deleted from the roster. 3. Quilt Delivery Date: Thursday September 28, 2016 from 9am to 3pm at Pritchard Community Center. 4. Quilts will be hung as they are received at Pritchard Community Center. Every attempt will be made to display all quilts so that the entire length can be viewed. Since this is not always possible, we apologize in advance if your quilt is not displayed as you think it should be. 5. All quilts MUST have a fabric label attached to the back. At a minimum include: the name of the quilt as it appears on the entry form and your name. 6. If you would like to sell your quilt, tell us the price and we will put it on the quilt label we provide. 10% of sales will go toward the quilt show. 7. Quilt Pick-up: Saturday September 30 th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm and not before (NO EXCEPTIONS.) You must sign your quilt out on the entry log where you signed it in on Thursday. 8. You can mail your Entry Forms, please contact Teresa Jenkins at for address and to inform that you will be sending it in. Forms must be received by August 30 th. 9. Make checks payable to Heartland of Kentucky Quilt Show. FOR YOUR INFORMATION NAME OF QUILTS SUBMITTED: ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU WISH TO RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE:

8 Show and Tell Refreshment Committee The Members that have volunteered to bring treats to the April and May meetings are below. If you have signed up, but cannot attend please find a replacement or send your contribution with another member. July Pat McMillian, Eileen Heinen, Carolyn Jones, Janice Conder, Patty Pruitt, Margot Van Lengen, Trish Nall August Judy Cox, Sonia Putney, Dixie Franklin, Sarepeta Phillippi, Leigh Burba, Bonnie Young. Need one more. Have you signed up for a month yet? Check the signup sheet at the next meeting! CHRISTMAS IN JULY July 21st and 22nd Friday 5-9, Saturday 9-5 Cost is $5.00 There will be 6 different projects to work on including 3 options for coasters, small stocking, gift card holder, snowman wallhanging and Christmas tree tabletopper. Patterns are only available to those attending. Bring your own lunch and dinner. Taught by Patty Pruitt and Kelly Pruitt Photos courtesy of Kelly Pruitt Newsletter Info. If you have something for the newsletter please have it to me by the 10th of each month. The Treasure s report will no longer be published in the newsletter but will be available at the meeting. Kelly Pruitt, Newsletter Editor

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10 LOUCON RETREAT THU, NOV 9th SUN, NOV 12th NAME PHONE NO. ROOMMATE CHOICE: (2 QUEEN BEDS PER ROOM) MUST BRING YOUR OWN LINENS BEDDING/PILLOWS/BLANKET/TOWELS/WASHCLOTHS, ETC. Please place a check mark next to your lodging and meal options. DATE LODGING BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER THUR $ FRI $ SAT $ SUN NONE TOTAL NOTE: Your first night is $36., if your first night is Friday or Saturday change the rate from $25 to $36. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE DEPOSIT $36 BALANCE PAYMENT BALANCE PAYMENT BALANCE PAYMENT BALANCE

11 Stitchers Quilt Guild Hardin County Extension Office 201 Peterson Dr. Elizabethtown, KY 42701