PIECING IT TOGETHER. Peace by Piecing Quilt Guild Newsletter

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1 June 10, 2018 PIECING IT TOGETHER Peace by Piecing Quilt Guild Newsletter In this issue: Karen Hudson s President Pen Guild Charity Opportunities What you may have missed Members Birthdays What s Next Block of the Month Upcoming Guild Trips and Events Upcoming Quilt Shows President s Pen When did May start feeling like August? Do you like the heat or are you missing the cooler days? I hate the heat and can t wait till it s cooler. Unfortunately, that will be a long time coming. The best way for me to survive the Texas heat is to stay inside and quilt. Since it looks like we re going to have a long hot summer, I should be able to complete a lot of my projects. If you like the heat or you re counting the days till Fall, I hope you have a wonderful summer full of fun quilting projects. Stay cool my friend, Karen

2 Charity Work L Bee J Bee News The first Tuesday of each month the L Bee J Bee meets from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the May Community Center in Huffman. Our quilts are donated to the Harris Health System in December of each year. Bee members work on a quilt project each month as a group and talk faster than our machines run. The fabric, batting and backing is provided by the guild. Sewing machines are available at the Center if you don t want to bring your own. Rulers, rotary cutters, mats, ironing board & iron are also available. Just bring your basic supplies scissors, pins and thread. Our next meeting will be June 5. Reminder - July is our vacation month and we will not be meeting then. If you make a quilt to donate to Harris Health System, Quilt of Valor or Humble ISD Pregnancy Resource, please use the following form when you turn in your quilt so the service hours can be recorded. Can t make it to the Bee Please consider quilting the quilts we have ready. Good time to practice those new techniques. Please feel free to contact Liz Richardson, or Kay McKinney, if you have any questions. VOLUNTEER WORK HOURS RECORD Name: Organization Benefitting: Item: Hours:

3 HISD Pregnancy Related Services There have been several baby quilts and blankets turned in for this program, but we need more. Melissa Whittington, the coordinator of the program, said her biggest months for deliveries are August and September, so let s all get busy and make a baby quilt to help these young ladies and their new babies. If you have any questions about the QOV or the HISD Pregnancy Related Services projects please do not hesitate to call Peggy Fain at Our latest workshop was Saturday, June 9th at Cupcake Quilts in Humble. Thank you to all the ladies who attended!

4 Questions and Answers Q: Do QOV quilts have to be in red, white, and blue fabric? A: While Quilts of Valor are not required to be red, white, and blue, most recipients, given a choice, choose quilts that are patriotic in theme. Fabric, patterns and blocks can be of any design appropriate for adults. Fabric used should be high quality 100% shirt-weight or quilt-weight cotton fabric. Use of military-branch-specific fabrics (Army, Navy, etc.) or non- patriotic fabric (i.e. overly floral), unless the recipient is known in advance, may create difficulty in identifying a recipient. Q: If I request a PBPQG longarmer to quilt my QOV, what do I need to furnish? A: PBPQG has a few members who have volunteered to quilt our QOV quilts. PBPQG will furnish the batting and navy-blue backing for your quilt. Once your quilt has been quilted it will be returned to you for the completion of the binding, washing, and pillow case.

5 Quilt Requirements Procedures for making Quilts of Valor are as follows: Fabric used should be high quality 100% shirt-weight or quiltweight cotton fabric appropriate for adults. * While Quilts of Valor do not have to be red, white, and blue, most recipients, given a choice, choose quilts that are patriotic in theme. * Patterns and blocks can be of any design suitable for a patriotic theme. Use of military-branch-specific fabrics (Army, Navy, etc.) or non- patriotic fabric (overly floral), unless the recipient is known in advance, may create difficulty in identifying a recipient. A Quilt of Valor is to be large enough to cover an average-sized adult, with an ideal size approximately 60 x 80. Finished size can be no smaller than 55 x 65 and no larger than 72 x 90. A Quilt of Valor consists of a top, batting, and backing, and must be machine quilted or hand quilted. A tied quilt is not acceptable for a Quilt of Valor. Backings provided to volunteer QOVF-registered longarmers must be 4 larger than the quilt top on all sides (8 wider in width and 8 longer in length than the top). Note: Some longarmers may have different requirements. Only member volunteers in good standing can request free-ofcharge quilting of their tops by a QOVF-registered volunteer longarmer.

6 Batting should be quality, low-loft batting. Quilting should be appropriate for the quilt and not overly dense, which can reduce the loft of the quilt. Binding strips should be joined with diagonal seams. Binding should be double-fold ( French fold ), attached by machine, and finished by hand or machine. A Quilt of Valor must be labeled as such. Information about making and purchasing labels is in the QOV Construction Quick Reference Guide in the Appendices section of the Policies & Procedures manual. A Quilt of Valor may be awarded in a presentation case, though a presentation case is not required. QOVs must have a presentation case when going to overseas facilities, to continuing destinations, or if requested. Before awarding, a Quilt of Valor must be machine laundered (gently, using mild detergent) so any bleeding of fabric dyes has occurred prior to awarding, and because some facilities where quilts are awarded require pre-laundering. Use of a color catcher that attracts loose dye during washing is recommended. A note, card, letter, or journal documenting the creation of a Quilt of Valor may be presented to the recipient along with the quilt. Destinations for Quilts of Valor may be requested on the foundation website. To request a destination, go to and click on the Take Action -Request a Destination button. Awards of Quilts of Valor are to be reported through the foundation website so quilts are counted. Report quilts as soon after awarding as possible. To report, go to and click on the Take Action Report a QOV Award button.

7 Humble NICU The Hearts for Hugs program is off to a booming success! The hospital was amazed at the last batch that was sent by the Guild members, and they are looking forward to receiving more. What is Hearts for Hugs? It is a pair of flannel hearts, one for baby and one for Mom and Dad. One goes home and is loved on while the other stays with the baby. They swap occasionally, so the baby always has the smell of family nearby. If you re interested in participating, see Sandy Canterberry at the next meeting for a pattern. The Humble NICU is accepting preemie sized hats, as well. They can be sewn with flannel or knit or crocheted with a soft acrylic or cotton yarn. Susan McKnight will have patterns available at the next meeting.

8 WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Last Month s Meeting Our guest speaker for May s meeting was Carol Ann Maurer. Find out more about her HERE. What s Next Our speaker for this month is Cynthia England, and she will be giving us the secret to getting the most out of our stash. Find her website here. Find her books here. Find her on youtube here.

9 PBPQG Workshops ATTENTION June workshop goers!!!! The June workshop has been moved to August. New date will be forwarded as soon as it is available. We needed to change the date due to low participation. We need to at least 20 people to join. Cost $60.00 for an all-day workshop. More info to follow. JULY WORKSHOP! Please consider participating in this workshop. On July17th, our speaker will be Kelly Young. She will be talking about improvisational piecing. Kelly says it is the taking of rectangles, squares, and even the tiniest fabric scraps to create new yardage; then use the resulting scrappy fabrics in a dozen dazzling step-by-step quilt patterns. The workshop is the day of the Guild meeting and will be held at Cupcake Quilts in Humble. The cost of this class will be $44. Kelly will be using her new book, Stash Statement: Make the Most of Your Fabrics with Easy Improv Quilts, to teach the class. You do need to purchase the book if you are planning to take the class, unless you own it already. The cost of the book is $23.99 (FYI..as of the writing of this article: Amazon Kindle edition is $8.36). We also need a minimum of 20 people for this workshop. She will have a book signing at the guild meeting.

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12 Membership We currently have 63 members! We had 2 guests at the May meeting: Nona Cyda and Brenda Stovall. Refreshments The sign up for April refreshments are: Susan McKnight Michelle Johnston Karen Hudson Cathy DeWoody If your birthday is this month, don t forget to bring something to share. June Birthday s Lisa Taylor Tammy Conn* Debbie Cagney Kay McKinney* Marianne Mexiell Coni Robertson* Phyllis Trousdale *pictured

13 It s Our Birthday! August is our 10th birthday! All kinds of exciting things are being planned. We will need you to bring 3 or 4 fat quarters cut into 1" x 6" pieces (about 250 pieces needed) with you. The project calls for scrappy fabrics (I like the organized scrappy look). So up to you as to whether you want scrappy scrappy, Christmas scrappy, batik scrappy or even purple scrappy. The project is a secret soooooo... be prepared! Any questions talk to Cathy DeWoody. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

14 PBPQG Retreat The Guild is holding it s annual summer retreat June at the Twelve Pines Retreat Center in Huntsville, Tx. Arrival is Thursday after 1 pm, and departure is noon on Sunday. All the meals from Thursday dinner to Sunday Brunch are included. The total cost of the weekend is $270. If you haven t received your secret sister let Jackie Cousins know! PBPQG Fundraisers SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!! September 22, 2018 This is the date of our Guild's Auction. Time to start thinking about putting together those projects that will help us raise money so we can bring in speakers and workshops that you are interested in. Turn in date is September 18th. NOTHING will be accepted after this date. Please plan ahead. We will also be looking for volunteers to help set up, take down, and work the auction. Please consider helping.

15 PBPQG Fundraisers OUR RAFFLE QUILT IS HERE! Summertime in Texas has been revealed. It is the responsibility of each member to sell at least $20 worth of tickets. You can pick your tickets up at the meeting, along with pictures of the quilt. This is a main fundraiser for us. If you like having guest speakers and coordinating workshops, you will need to do your share. Thanks for helping us out. We cannot forget to say thank you to the talented ladies who worked so hard on making this stunning quilt!

16 Christmas Ornament Quilt Block of the Month 2018 By Sandy Canterberry Instead of monthly lottery blocks, we re going to create a Christmas ornament quilt in Between now and November you will receive directions for 12 different blocks. Everyone that finishes all 12 blocks will be eligible for the drawing to have your quilt quilted by Wanda Nesloney. The blocks do not have to be finished each month but must be completed by the December meeting. You will need to show me your finished block to receive credit for that block. At the December meeting, we will have Show and Tell for everyone to present their finished tops. Suggested fabric guidelines for the blocks and a finished 3 block x 4 block grid are below. However, this is your quilt and you can decide how you want it to look. This is a great project for Christmas fabric scrapes, themes or color schemes. Maybe you want to add more blocks? It s your quilt, the sky s the limit and it will be fun to see all the different versions in December.

17 July Ornament Block /2 x 12 1/2 block Sewn by LaPaula Alberta Use ¼ seams and press as arrows indicate throughout. Ornament Green - (2) 2 1/2 x 8 1/2 rectangle Red - (4) 2 7/8 squares Black - (4) 2 7/8 squares Gold - (1) 3 x 1 1/2 rectangle Background - (2) 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 squares (top of ornament) (1) 3 x 1 1/2 rectangle (top of ornament) (4) 2 1/2 squares (corners of ornament) (2) 12 1/2 x 1 1/2 strips (side borders) (1) 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 rectangle (bottom border) Piecing Instructions: Make 8 half square triangles from the red and black squares. Sew them together into rows of 4, then sew the strips together. To make one half square triangle, take two squares 2.7/8 x 2.7/8 and place them RST. Using a pencil, draw a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner. Sew 1/4 from the pencil line on each side of the line. Cut on the line, open, and press to make two half square triangles.

18 For the corners, draw a diagonal pencil line on each 2 1/2 white square and sew one on each corner (on the pencil line) to make a snowball block To make the ornament top, take the gold 3 x 1 1/2 strip and sew the white 3 x 1 1/2 piece on top of it to make one 3 x 2 1/2 piece. Press seams to the dark side. Sew one 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 piece of white fabric on each side of it as shown, making it 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 Sew this part on the top of ornament block, RST. Sew one 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 white strip on the bottom of the block. Press. Sew one 12 1/2 x 2 1/2 white strip on each side of the block. Finished Block Should measure 12 1/2 x 12 1/2

19 Invitation to a Quilt Show Dear Fellow Quilter, My name is Linda Meuth, president of the Happy Hearts Quilt Guild. I would like to personally invite your guild members to our show. I have attached a pdf postcard with all the pertinent information about our biennial show. We are very excited this year to be in a new location. Parking is free and space for buses is available. Thank you in advance for sharing our info with your members. I would be happy to reciprocate with any news you have concerning a guild event. Also, should you have a traveling raffle quilt we would love to have you visit a guild meeting? Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month. You may contact, Debra Hartfield by phone at (979) or by at dhartfield@verizon.net. Any questions please call or text me at (979) Thank you. Linda Victorian Romance Quilt Show Presented by Happy Hearts Quilt Show Friday, June 22, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 23, :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 The Silos on 77 Event Center 1031 CR 223 Giddings, Texas Judged Quilt Show Vendors - Door Prizes Bed Turning featuring Antique Quilts Times 11:30 daily Quilt Raffle Raffle Quilt Drawing 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018 Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5 Raffle quilt pieced by Betty Margaret Ferguson and Nelle Schwarzwalder, guild members and machine quilted by Quilty Place / Jody's Longarm Quilting Rockdale, Texas Quiltyplace.com

20 Quilter s Thread If meeting once a month is just not enough, Quilter s Thread has a virtual quilt guild we can join! What s on Quilter s Thread? Interaction with a community of quilters Gallery of quilts Daily Tips Libraries of patterns and reference materials Member Organizations Join Quilter s Thread Quilters: Download the app on your ipad, iphone or Android device, or sign in here. Quilting Hub Quilting Hub is designed to help quilters find resources and information, to help quilting resources market themselves effectively, and to help the quilting industry grow worldwide. Our goal is to provide the highest advertising value for the lowest cost and achieve the best ROI for our advertisers.

21 One Last Thing If you want to share our Guild with a friend, visitors are always welcome. If anyone would like to volunteer as a greeter, or a circulator, sign-up is available at the sign in table. If anyone would like to advertise their quilting goods and services in the monthly Newsletter, please get a copy of your business card to Cathy DeWoody or Susan McKnight.

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