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It will be a great meeting with lots of good food, all the postcard challenge entries to view, a used book sale and the election of our new board. And of course we ll do sharing, too!

1 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 1 June 2017 June 2017 Summertime! I can t quite believe we are already wrapping up the year. It s been a whirlwind, but it has all been fun and I m looking forward to celebrating the year with you at the June potluck meeting. It will be a great meeting with lots of good food, all the postcard challenge entries to view, a used book sale and the election of our new board. And of course we ll do sharing, too! I ve been busy putting the finishing touches on a couple of postcards, and look forward to seeing what you all have created, too. I hope you have had fun with the challenge and encourage you to enter your postcards in the San Diego Quilt Show in September. You can see the details on how to enter at What are your summer plans? Are you traveling? Taking quilting classes? Traveling in order to take a quilting class? Don t forget we ll have sit and sews in July and August, which are always a lot of fun. If the weather is hot, the room at the library is air conditioned, and you can work alongside your friends. See you at the meeting! Jennifer Williams

SEW WHAT S NEW Page 2 June 2017 Village Quilters Program Schedule (NOTE: Some Programs are Subject to Change) June 2017 through January 2018 Date Speaker/Event Program/Lecture June 10, 2017 July 08,

2 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 2 June 2017 Village Quilters Program Schedule (NOTE: Some Programs are Subject to Change) June 2017 through January 2018 Date Speaker/Event Program/Lecture June 10, 2017 July 08, 2017 August 12, 2017 Guild Potluck Sit & Sew Sit & Sew September 9, 2017 Barbara Shephard Blending Old and New October 14, 2017 Ways & Means November 11, 2017 Mickey Depre Me, Myself and I November 12, 2017 Mickey Depre www,mdquilts.com December 9, 2017 Holiday Potluck Chinese Auction January 13, 2018 Becky McDaniel My Quilt Journey Workshop: Half-Scrap Quilts Paradise Sewing 10:00 4:00 PM January 14, 2018 Becky McDaniel Foundation Paper Appliqued Orange Peel Pillow Location TBD 10:00 4:00 PM LIBRARY The library will accept returns at the June guild meeting/potluck. Please return any books you may have out so that we can do inventory over the summer. Many people have donated books and we will book through and possibly weed out books from the library for books to sell. Even old books may have nice pictures or an idea for a technique you might not know. Come and support your guild by checking out the book sale. Proceeds will go back into the general guild treasury. I will try to get an updated list of our books by the end of the summer to start the new year fresh. For any questions, feel free to me. Thanks for the ongoing support! Peggy pcastor@ucsd.edu

3 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 3 June 2017 Programs Preview! Preview! On September 8th, our guest speaker is Barbara Shephard. In 20 plus years of passionate quilting, Barbara had produced many quilts, blending old needlework and traditional quilting patterns with modern fabrics and unique styles. With a mother who exhibited a quilt in the first Sister s Quilt Show 42 years ago and two sisters who are equally passionate about quilting, Barbara has a background that nourished her quilting creativity. Many of her quilts are embellished with crocheted and embroidered handwork acquired from antique shops. She has taken classes from Kaffe Fassett and admired his work and fabrics; and with friends and quilting companions has made many Kaffe quilts, all colorful and beautiful. She has spent many years doing hand applique and has some lovely hand appliqued quilts to show. More recently, she has made some quilts featuring applique with wool. You may have seen her at Rosie s where she has been teaching classes in applique and wool work. Barbara is looking forward to sharing the joy of quilting with our guild. On November 11, our guest speaker is Mickey Depre. Mickey s quilts have been described as whirlwinds of color, with oranges residing next to purples of all shades in harmony. Dots, swirls, and stripes intermingle with florals and prints in an outlandish yet exciting visual parade. Her work mixes traditional quilting techniques with bold, innovative machine applique and thread work. Fabric choices include her own hand dyed cotton with commercial cottons for a special spark of color and depth. WORKSHOP: Mickey Depre Half-Scrap Quilts Sunday, November 12 at Paradise Sewing in Poway Poway Road, Poway ( ) Half-Scrap Quilts is the title of her workshop. Check out her website ( ). More detailed information regarding the project, price, and supplies should be available at the May guild meeting along with a sign-up sheet for the workshop. On January 13, our guest speaker is Becky McDaniel. Betty and I recently met Becky at the SCCQG Meet the Teachers. She had an impressive booth showing off her quilts and a unique applique technique. Check out Becky s website ( ) and look for her Orange Peel Pillow. Linda Pountney

4 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 4 June 2017 Village Quilters Program Survey We are planning Programs for the next couple of years and would like to get your input on what you would like for lectures and workshops. Offering programs to draw current and prospective members will help our guild to grow. Between September and June, we usually plan on a total of six speakers which includes four workshops. 1. On a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest level of interest, how interested are you in a program by a professional organizer on how to organize your sewing room? 2. Which of these topics are you most interested in learning about through a lecture and / or workshop? Traditional piecing Traditional blocks made with modern fabrics Modern quilting Paper piecing Art quilts Strip piecing Applique Embellishments and other surface design Wool felting Special effects with color Antique quilts Foundation piecing Machine quilting Thread painting with a machine 3. Other topics 4. Would you be able to attend a workshop on a Friday? YES NO THANK YOU!

SEW WHAT S NEW Page 5 June 2017 From Camp Alandale: Hi Anna, Thank you again so much for participating in our quilt drive to support abused children!

We have our THANK YOU video posted online it would be wonderful if you could share this with your quilters so that they can see some of the quilts and story.

be/tiwbgxlftxu We will also be taking pictures of the kids receiving the quilts this summer, and I will update you with those as well. God Bless!

5 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 5 June 2017 From Camp Alandale: Hi Anna, Thank you again so much for participating in our quilt drive to support abused children! You will be receiving a donation acknowledgment receipt in the mail. We have our THANK YOU video posted online it would be wonderful if you could share this with your quilters so that they can see some of the quilts and story. Would it be possible to include the link below in your next e-newsletter or group ? Video Recap on YouTube: We will also be taking pictures of the kids receiving the quilts this summer, and I will update you with those as well. God Bless! Kasaan Hammon Vision Promotion Director Camp Alandale Where Abused Children find Hope & Healing in Jesus Christ P. O. Box, Idyllwild, CA WANT TO BRING A GUEST TO A MEETING? All members are encouraged to invite guests to our guild meetings. Each member can invite one guest during the year without paying the guest fee! So think of someone you know who might enjoy our guild, and invite him or her to join us!

SEW WHAT S NEW Page 6 June 2017 Special Projects / Philanthropy A huge thank you to all the Village Quilt members who have made a quilt, a cap or bib this year. WOW!

6 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 6 June 2017 Special Projects / Philanthropy A huge thank you to all the Village Quilt members who have made a quilt, a cap or bib this year. WOW!! The numbers are amazing from September 2016 through May Mary Lewis has made 221 bibs since September We have made and given 57 quilts to Gently Hugged, 93 premie quilts to Kaiser Special Care and 37 quilts to hidden Valley House. Our Knitters and crocheters had made and given 140 caps/hats to Kaiser Special Care and Gentle Hugged. We made and gave 18 quilts to Alandale Camp in Idyllwild for the abused children and camp-goers. You all continue to amaze me with your talents and generosity. THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Kits available at the June meeting and size reminder: Kaiser Special Care 36 x 42 Gently Hugged less than 40 Stroller Quilt for Gently Hugged 24 x 30 or 32 Hidden Valley House any size You ladies are wonderful. Have a great summer! Annie Mitchell June Birthdays Goularte, Lydia June 2 Macomber, Betsy June 2 Ainsworth, Sharon June 4 Hargrove, Doris June 13 Howell, Roxanne June 14 Nicholson, Karen June 15 Hallock, Lynnell June 16 Kluwin, Karen June 17 Catalano, Kathy June 18 Kirschen, Marilyn June 18 Castor, Emma June 22 Lavoie, D. J. June 30

SEW WHAT S NEW Page 7 June 2017 And the Christmas sewing continues!!! Special thank you to Peggy Kollars, Annie Mitchell, and Tammie Kallen for turning in their Christmas boutique items.

) We are still really loaded with kits, so please help us continue to complete these items.

7 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 7 June 2017 And the Christmas sewing continues!!! Special thank you to Peggy Kollars, Annie Mitchell, and Tammie Kallen for turning in their Christmas boutique items. And thanks to Tammie and Jeanette De La Torre for taking additional items to complete. (Sorry if I ve missed anyone.) We are still really loaded with kits, so please help us continue to complete these items. As you know, the venue of the Olde Fashioned Christmas Boutique is being relocated, so we are researching other places to sell our wonderful quilted items. If you have any suggestions or know of upcoming craft shows, please let us know. Together we can continue selling our beautiful things, but we all need to work together. Do you remember when we tried an Opportunity Quilt one year? It was lots of work for only a few people and we didn t make as much money as we do with outright selling. We ve done an auction in the past and that sure was a lot of work too...for a one-day event. We will keep you posted when we know what the future holds. In the meantime, THANK YOU for your generous support. Penny Bamford and Darlene Piche WAYS & MEANS Membership will be accepting 2018 dues payments at the June potluck and at the July and August Sit & Sews. Peggy

SEW WHAT S NEW Page 8 June 2017 Hospitality Come one, come all to enjoy our state-of-the-summer potluck. The Hospitality Team has table decorations planned that you won t want to miss!

8 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 8 June 2017 Hospitality Come one, come all to enjoy our state-of-the-summer potluck. The Hospitality Team has table decorations planned that you won t want to miss! Please bring a dish corresponding to the first letter in your last name so that we will have a good variety. A E F K L R S Z Dessert Salad Main Dish Appetizer See you soon! Maggie Forys and Nancy Laursen Hospitality Co-Chairs Reminder: Village Quilters 2017 Spring Challenge: Postcards! The idea for this challenge comes from the San Diego Quilt Show in September, where the theme and challenge is Postcards from San Diego. Making postcards is quick and easy, and meant to be creative and fun. I m hoping that this guild challenge will inspire some of you to enter your creations in the Quilt Show! Postcards must be 5 X 7 and made out of fabric. Other details -- the batting, quilting, binding is entirely the creator s choice. Just like a real postcard, one side should have the image, the other side an address and short message. You can use fabric paint or pens for this or print something onto fabric. Postcards are due at our last meeting on June 10th. We will display them and perhaps vote for our favorite. Most important of all, though, have fun!

SEW WHAT S NEW Page 9 June 2017 Fabric Exchange Well ladies, we've come to the close of another Guild year. Can you believe how fast it's flown? I certainly am amazed...june already.

.. There will be so much to look forward to next year. The list of speakers is promising, a summer of sit & sews, the anticipation of new projects for preemie & gently hugged quilts.

9 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 9 June 2017 Fabric Exchange Well ladies, we've come to the close of another Guild year. Can you believe how fast it's flown? I certainly am amazed...june already. It's been an exciting and eventful year. Our 501c3 status has been approved --- we're official! Lots of great speakers, some good workshops, sit & sews... There will be so much to look forward to next year. The list of speakers is promising, a summer of sit & sews, the anticipation of new projects for preemie & gently hugged quilts. All the new blocks of the month to possibly win. And last, but not least, Fabric Exchange!! Ta-dah! Fabric for the following months: September - prints with words October - fall leaves November - Christmas prints & colors December - snowflakes, blues & whites January - Valentine prints February - greens, golds March - pastels, plaids April - stripes May -??? viewers choice See you all at the June potluck! Karen -- your fabric elf

SEW WHAT S NEW Page 10 June 2017 Hello quilters. Block of the Month Well, May was our last block of the month, and it was contributed by Sharon Ainsworth. And guess what?

10 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 10 June 2017 Hello quilters. Block of the Month Well, May was our last block of the month, and it was contributed by Sharon Ainsworth. And guess what? Sharon won the blocks from April. Have fun Sharon. Mary Lewis has signed up to bring the blocks next October. I will have a sign up for the remainder of next year at our June potluck so please think about signing up. If you would like more information about how block of the month works, all you need to do is ask. See you in June. Happy Quilting Lynnell Lynnell@san.rr.con Treasurer s Report VILLAGE QUILTERS GUILD FINANCIAL REPORT 4/1/2017-4/28/2017 BEGINNING BALANCE $19, INCOME Bank Interest $0.02 BOM $34.00 Membership (2018) $30.00 Retreat (2018) $1, Village Store $24.40 Ways & Means $12.00 EXPENSES Bank Fees $5.00 Corporation Fees $ Misc. Costs $48.59 Philanthrophy $ P.O. Box Fee $90.00 Speaker/Workshop $ ENDING BALANCE $19,682.35

11 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 11 June 2017 RETREAT VINA DE LESTONNAC OCTOBER 27-OCTOBER 29, 2017 This year s Retreat will be at Vina De Lestonnac Retreat Center in Temecula. Check-in time begins at 9:00 am on Friday, October 27, Check-out is Sunday at 2:00 pm. Your registration fee includes lunch and dinner Friday; breakfast, lunch, and dinner Saturday; and Brunch on Sunday. The Retreat Center provides coffee, tea and water daily. Feel free to bring snacks to share in the sewing room. We have reserved 7 double-occupancy rooms, and 3 single occupancy rooms, allowing 17 retreat participants. Registration began at the Guild meeting on February 11, 2017 for current active members. Please be aware that the Guild is under contract and obligated to pay for 17 attendees for the Retreat. Therefore, your NON-REFUNDABLE deposit obligates you to pay the ENTIRE registration fee even if you have to cancel, unless you can find someone else to take your place. A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $150 will reserve your spot, with your NON-REFUNDABLE balance due no later than September 9, 2017 (Guild meeting). Non-members are eligible to register for any remaining spots in September. Registration Fees: Member Non-Member Double Occupancy $280 $290 Single Occupancy $380 $390 To register please complete the following form and return it along with a minimum deposit of $150. The balance will be due no later than the September 2017 Guild meeting. Make checks payable to VILLAGE QUILTERS. Give (or mail) completed form with payment of deposit to: Diane Troncale, 9988 Cummins Pl., San Diego, CA diquilts3@yahoo.com or Eleanor Myrus, Red Rock Dr., San Diego, CA emyrus18@gmail.com Village Quilters Annual Retreat Registration Form NAME PHONE NUMBER ROOMMATE

SEW WHAT S NEW Page 12 June 2017 Village Quilters 2017 2018 Proposed Board & Committees POSITION PRESIDENT: TREASURER: SECRETARY:

WEBSITE: CANDIDATE Jennifer Williams Betsy Macomber Sandy Cunningham Linda Pountney Kathy Greene Peggy Kollars & Jeanie Braheme Penny

12 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 12 June 2017 Village Quilters Proposed Board & Committees POSITION PRESIDENT: TREASURER: SECRETARY: PROGRAMS: NEWSLETTER: MEMBERSHIP: WAYS & MEANS: LIBRARY: PHILANTHROPY: HOSPITALITY: BLOCK OF THE MONTH: FABRIC EXCHANGE: RETREAT: WEBSITE: CANDIDATE Jennifer Williams Betsy Macomber Sandy Cunningham Linda Pountney Kathy Greene Peggy Kollars & Jeanie Braheme Penny Bamford Peggy Castor Annie Mitchell Nancy Laursen & Maggie Forys Lynnell Hallock Karen Kluwin Diane Troncale & Eleanor Myrus Marilyn Kirschen

SEW WHAT S NEW Page 13 June 2017 2017-2018 PROPOSED Village Quilters Guild Budget EXPENSES Corporate Expenses $500

13 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 13 June PROPOSED Village Quilters Guild Budget EXPENSES Corporate Expenses $500 Donations $500 Historian $10 Hospitality $200 Insurance/Council Dues $350 Library Purchases $100 membership $75 Miscellaneous $200 Newsletter $25 P.O. Box Rental $95 Publicity $25 Retreat Expenses $5,185 Speakers $4,000 Special Projects/Philanthropy $300 Ways and means $1,000 Website $75 Workshops $3,000 Block of the Month $0 Village Store $0 $15,640

14 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 14 June 2017 Classifieds and Websites Please support our advertisers. Tell them you saw their ad in the VQ newsletter! Classifieds: Sell, give away or get items from your fellow guild members. All items must be related to quilting and will be published just one time. Perhaps you have a sewing machine or quilt books/patterns you would like to sell; or you re looking for a special ruler or book.

15 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 15 June 2017 Classifieds and Websites (Continued) It pays to advertise... to advertise... What s new with you? Sew What s New is read monthly by members of Village Quilters and other San Diego Quilt Guilds as well as guests, shop owners and their customers from all over. Don t let another issue go by without having your business featured herein. Advertising rates for 2016/2017 are: Monthly Yearly Business card $5.00 $ /4 page $10.00 $ /2 page $15.00 $ Full page $28.00 $ IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2017/2018 Please note that monthly guild meetings are generally the second Saturday of the month at 10 am (doors open at 9:30). Please post this notice on your refrigerator. June 10, 2017 July 8, 2017 August 12, 2017 September 9, 2017 October 14, 2017 November 11, 2017 December 9, 2017 January 13, 2018 Check our website ( For the latest meeting information and/or changes to the meeting dates. Meeting are held at the Scripps Ranch Library, Scripps Lake Dr., San Diego, CA :00 AM to 12:00 Noon Village Quilters is an organization of people who like and appreciate quilting. Our membership is made up of new quilters, old quilters and people who just appreciate the fabric arts. If you are new to quilting and thought quilt guilds were only for experienced quilters, please think again. Our meetings offer an opportunity to learn from each other and to be challenged to try new things. Each meeting provides opportunities to hear from talented guests in the quilting industry and identifies ways you can support your community through the making and giving of quilts to the needy. Meetings are usually held on the second Saturday, September through June. Join the guild for $35, renew your membership for $30 or come as a guest for $5. Golden Girl Quilters (70 and over) pay $25 as new, $20 on renewal. We look forward to seeing you. Be sure to see Village Quilters of Scripps Ranch website: Submit articles for the September 2017 Newsletter to Kathy Greene KGreene001@att.net Articles are due: Thurs. August 24, 2017

SEW WHAT S NEW Page 16 June 2017 2016-2017 Board of Directors President Jennifer Williams 619-246-4534 Secretary Sandy Cunningham 858-560-0669 Treasurer Betsy Macomber 619-888-2684 Membership Peggy

Margaret Cording 858-578-7526 Librarian Peggy Castor 858-679-7075 Hospitality Nancy Laursen 858-452-2059 Maggie Forys 619-280-1436 Historian Vacant Special Projects/ Philanthropy Annie Mitchell

16 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 16 June Board of Directors President Jennifer Williams Secretary Sandy Cunningham Treasurer Betsy Macomber Membership Peggy Kollars Newsletter/Publicity Kathy Greene Block of the Month Lynnell Hallock Ways & Means Penny Bamford Darlene Piche Village Store Margaret Cording Librarian Peggy Castor Hospitality Nancy Laursen Maggie Forys Historian Vacant Special Projects/ Philanthropy Annie Mitchell Fabric Exchange Karen Kluwin Programs Linda Pountney Pat Kelly Betty Hoogland Retreat Diane Troncale Eleanor Myrus Website Manager Marilyn Kirschen Guild membership is more satisfying when you are an active participant Volunteer today!

17 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 17 June 2017 Bring to meeting or mail to: Village Quilters Attn: Membership P.O. Box San Diego, CA VILLAGE QUILTERS GUILD MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL We request that all renewing members complete this section so that we can keep the roster current. The purpose of Village Quilters Guild is to promote the appreciation of quilts, encourage quilt making and collecting, further the growth of quilt education, support community charities, and provide a social structure whereby quilt lovers can share ideas and friendship. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Date:, 20 Name: Birthday (MM/DD): Address: City: State: Zip: address: (if no newsletter will be mailed) Home Phone: ( ) Other Phone: ( ) Membership runs from July through June (no official meetings in July and August; only sit and sews) New Member $ includes guild pin ($25.00 after February 1) Returning Member $30.00 New Golden Girl Quilter (70+ years) $25 Returning Golden Girl Quilter (70+ years) $20 For Guild records: Amount Paid: $ Check (No. ) Cash TOPICS AND SPEAKERS Please list the topics or speakers you would like to see presented at Guild meetings: OPPORTUNITIES Village Quilters is great because members participate and volunteer their time. Check any committees that might be of interest to you.

Village Quilters PO Box 501495 San Diego, CA 92150-1495 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED http://www.villagequiltersguild.

to provide a social structure whereby quilt lovers can share ideas and friendship. The guild usually meets on the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego, CA.

18 Village Quilters PO Box San Diego, CA ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED The objective of our organization is to promote the appreciation of quilts, to encourage quilt making and collecting, to further the growth of quilt education, to support community charities and to provide a social structure whereby quilt lovers can share ideas and friendship. The guild usually meets on the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego, CA. However, occasionally, at the request of the Library, our meetings are on the third Saturday. Please check our website for up-to-date meeting information: Annual membership is $35 for new members; $30 for returning members, $25 for new Golden Girl (70+ years) members; $20 for returning Golden Girl (70+ years) members. Guest donation is $5 per meeting. Guild pins are available for $5. Sew What s New is published monthly by Village Quilters for members and neighboring guilds. The deadline for submission of articles varies and is noted in the newsletter. Members are encouraged to submit articles on tips or techniques, commentaries on quilt shows or quilt shops visited, or reviews of new books. Submissions may be sent by U.S. mail to the editor, Kathy Greene, Ivy Hill Drive #3, San Diego, CA 92131, or by to KGreene001@att.net Please put VQ Newsletter (month) in the subject line of your . Village Quilters reserves the right to edit articles for space. The information presented herein is for the education and benefit of our members.

AN ANTIDOTE TO HOLIDAY MADNESS

SEW WHAT S NEW Page 1 December 2017 December 2017 AN ANTIDOTE TO HOLIDAY MADNESS December is a crazy month, isn t it? There is the frenzied work to finish cute handmade gifts for friends and family and