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1 Eastern Polk Quilters Guild May 2015 Issue 173 WebSite: Facebook: Eastern Polk Quilter s Guild The next guild meeting is on May 18 at 7 p.m. Our speaker is JoAnn Belling. JoAnn has enjoyed the sewing machine since she began producing her own clothes at age 12. Her quilting endeavors began in 1965 and since then she has taught a variety of classes in the United States and Japan. The Belling household has hosted a number of quilt groups for lectures and tours. Best of Show and other ribbons have been received at the Iowa State Fair and other competitions. A total of 8 quilts have hung at Paducah as well as other national quilt shows. The Quilt Room at Hotel Pattee, Perry, Iowa, is the site for My Jacobean Garden. Concepts of color and composition which JoAnn uses in her photographic art are applied to the designing of quilts, borders and quilt backart for her art pieces and for her own quilt patterns. The workshop scheduled for JoAnn Belling did not have enough participants, so it has been canceled. If you want workshops to be offered, please consider signing up for them. The next workshop offered will be with Becky Goldsmith in August. It may be an all day workshop on Saturday or a half day workshop on Sunday. All of the details have not been finalized at this time, but check your calendar for August 15 or 16 and pencil it in. President's Note I love summer! The heat, the humidity, the bugs, everything! I don't do anything special in the summer, but everything just seems easier. May isn't officially summer, but it's close enough for me!. Another thing that is fun for summer is the ritual of the garage sale. It's fun to go to them and it's fun to pick up some extra cash if you are selling things. So..how about it? Would you like to have a garage sale for the guild? Maybe in early September? I am looking for some folks to help organize the sale, donate sewing items, fabrics, and notions, help arrange a venue, stuff like that. Just drop me an . We are almost six months into the year and we are still looking for a vice president. Since it doesn't look like we will have one this year, I want to know what the members would like to do in absence of a President in 2016? It may be time to put a contingency plan into place. Just me your thoughts and I will bring them to the board for consideration. Enjoy the weather! Julie Brotherson brothersonjulie@gmail.com Page 1

2 ***** Bring Entries Next Month ***** President s Challenge 2015 What was I thinking? It s time to start thinking about the President s Challenge Project. This year s rules are pretty simple. You can make anything that you want to make a quilt, placemat, stuffed toy, car cover, rug, napkin, trash bag liner, slippers, anything. Easy, right? Here s the catch. You must use at least one fat quarter of your most regrettable fabric. You know the what was I thinking fabric that is tucked way in the back of the closet or hidden in shame under the bed. How about that embarrassing purchase you made because the fabric spoke to you (and yet, you can t throw it out)? Maybe you have fabric that is too ugly to use as a back on that beautiful quilt or in the dog s bed (because people can still see it). There will be three prizes. The Most Courageous will be given to the person who used the most of their what was I thinking fabric. The Most Inventive will be given to the person who came up with the most creative way to use up their fabric. The Best Fabric will be given to the person who s fabric is the perfect example of the what was I thinking challenge. Your entries will be displayed at the June Guild meeting for everyone to admire. Have fun with this challenge...and yes, I did think this up while I was looking at some of my regrettable fabric. Please bring your entries next month to be judged for the President s Challenge. We re all looking forward to seeing them. Board Meetings The EPQG Board Meetings are held on the 4th Monday, 6:00 pm, at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in classroom LC # 17. All members are welcome to attend. EASTERN POLK QUILTERS QUILD BOARD President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Member at Large (2nd term) Member at Large (1st term) Program Chair Program Chair Elect Newsletter Editor Julie Brotherson Ruth McCoy Linda McGhee Sheri Olson Diana Weirich Warren Larsen Paulette Roche Janet Rice Page 2

3 Considered Changes to the Membership Dues Rule As discussed last month, there needs to be changes to the Membership Dues Rule concerning the mailed copies of the newsletter. The last sentence from the Membership Dues Rule would be stricken: There shall be an additional annual fee of $5.00 for those members who elect to have a mailed copy of the Newsletter. April 2015 Renewal Members and New Members Connie Ryan 2305 NE 16th St Ankeny, IA Home phone: connieryan48@gmail.com Birthday: 3-6 Donna Barrow 605 3rd Street SE Altoona, IA Home phone: ds_barr@msn.com Birthday: Linda Seiberling 4900 Fine Street Mingo, IA Cell phone: jwseib@aol.com Birthday: 1-18 Sandra Booton 625 John Clinton Drive Carlisle, IA sbloon@aol.com Julie Cullinan 104 4th St. SE Altoona, IA jrcullinan70@gmail.com Birthday: 4-2 Kathy Betzer PO Box 356 Carlisle, IA wclmod1959@hotmail.com Phyllis Shoop 8906 Daybreak Rd Johnston, IA Cell phone: shoopap@msn.com Welcome, Ladies! Page 3

4 2015 ANNUAL DOROTHY STEWART AWARD ***** last chance to submit ***** Following the passing of our dear quilting friend Dorothy Stewart in July 2005, Dorothy's small group, The Free Motion Quilters, came up with the idea to create a quilting award in her name. Dorothy's husband Walt was very touched and delighted by this idea and generously funded the award by donating $500. What a wonderful way to honor the memory of a wonderful quilter and friend. To be eligible for the award, the person must have been a member of the EPQG for at least one year. Nominations/Votes will come from the membership. The nomination form is your vote you are voting for the person you want to receive the award. The nomination committee will be taking the nomination forms for the award. The information received by them will be kept in strict confidence. Qualifications for the award are: Thinks outside the box Challenges herself to do new and innovative projects Uses various quilting techniques and executes them well Willing to share ideas with other quilters Represents EPQG and quilting well in the community by participating in projects like raffles, donation quilts, and special events The winner will be honored at the June guild meeting. There will also be a monetary gift of $ In addition, there will be an award document suitable for framing and a copy of the CD of Dorothy's guild presentation. A write up will be sent to the local newspapers. The winner may also be featured in the next month's EPQG newsletter with possibly an interview, and some of the comments from their peers which motivated the committee to choose them for the award. Previous winners of this award are 2006 Ruth Chitwood (first winner), 2007 Reni Nalevanko, 2008 Amy Leonard, 2009 Phyllis Knox, 2010 Sharon Meadowcroft, 2011 Marilyn Leonard, 2012 Paulette Roche, 2013 Dorothy Cowlen, and 2014 Marsha Horner. REFRESHMENTS May Joyce Barclay Reni Nalevanko Dorothy Cowlen Pam VanDeKamp Donna Archer June The Bettys July Julie Nuzum Janet Rice Marsha Horner Linda Smith Lisa Ohnemus Teresa Archer May Refreshments Refreshments this month will be provided by the members listed. The member whose name is first in the list each month is the coordinator for the refreshments that month. Please remember the responsibilities of the refreshment committee each month: 1) Supply the goodies. 2) Supply the paper and plastic utensils. 3) Clean up after. 4) Take garbage out. Dumpster is right outside the back door. Page 4

5 Dorothy Stewart Master Quilters Award Nomination Form Person being nominated: Description of why this person is being nominated: Nominated by: Page 5

March Financial Statement Beginning Check Book Balance (Legacy Statement) $13,743.35 Petty Cash On Hand 33.24 Total Beginning Cash $13,776.59 Operating Income Mar-15 Guest Fees 25.00 Guild Pins 5.

6 March Financial Statement Beginning Check Book Balance (Legacy Statement) $13, Petty Cash On Hand Total Beginning Cash $13, Operating Income Mar-15 Guest Fees Guild Pins 5.00 Membership Dues Spring Retreat 1, Operating Expenses $2, PO Box Rental Programs Speakers Spring Retreat Creston Spring retreat Newton 1, $2, /31/2015 Beginning Cash $13, Income 2, Expenses (2,560.00) Ending Cash $13, Page 6

7 2015 Programs and Events May 18 June 6 June 15 July 20 August 1 August 15 or 16 August 17 September 5 September September 20 September 21 October 9-10 October 18 October 19 November 7 November 16 December 5 December 21 Guild Meeting, 7pm, JoAnn Belling Saturday Sew, 9am, Lutheran Church of the Cross Guild Meeting, 6:30, President s Challenge, Dorothy Stewart Award, potluck Guild Meeting, 7pm, Speaker Sarah Maylath, QT Fabrics Saturday Sew, 9am, Lutheran Church of the Cross Becky Goldsmith Workshop Guild Meeting, 7pm Speaker Becky Goldsmith, Piece O Cake Saturday Sew, 9am, Lutheran Church of the Cross Newton Fall Retreat Mark Lipinski workshop Guild Meeting, 7pm, Speaker Mark Lipinski Pleasant Hill Fall Retreat Harriet Hargrave workshop Guild Meeting, 7pm, Speaker Harriet Hargrave Saturday Sew, 9am, Lutheran Church of the Cross Guild Meeting, 7pm, Joyce Franklin, Quilts and Other Notions Saturday Sew, 9am, Lutheran Church of the Cross Guild Meeting, 6:30 pm, Potluck, Raffle Quilt drawing, Secret quilter reveal Note of Thanks to Guild Friends: Thank you for the wonderful " Thinking of You" card at this time of the loss of my mother. Quilting friends are all so thoughtful & encouraging. It was so kind of all of you. Rita Prock Page 7

fabrics, patterns, books, notions, gifts, lots of shop Samples, fun and interesting demos and a friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Be sure to check out the events calendar! adelquilting.

Street Brooklyn, Iowa 52211 lisa@brooklynfabric.com Brooklynfabric.

Starting at 9 am, it is a day to get together and work on a project of your choice. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a member of the guild to attend.

New Store address: 5360 NE 14 th St Suite A Des Moines Iowa 50313 New Store hours: Mon Fri. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

8 fabrics, patterns, books, notions, gifts, lots of shop Samples, fun and interesting demos and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Just 15 miles west of Des Moines where US Highways 169 and 6 intersect. Visit our new website for a map and to learn all about us. Be sure to check out the events calendar! adelquilting.com The little quilt shop on the prairie, 909 Prairie Street in Adel IA Brooklyn Fabric Company Quilt Store Quality-Outlet Prices PO Box Jackson Street Brooklyn, Iowa lisa@brooklynfabric.com Brooklynfabric.com June 6th is the next Saturday Sew Saturday Sews are scheduled the first Saturday of the month. Starting at 9 am, it is a day to get together and work on a project of your choice. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a member of the guild to attend. Bring your lunch and join us for a great time. Sheri Olson at or Diana Weirich at New Store address: 5360 NE 14 th St Suite A Des Moines Iowa New Store hours: Mon Fri. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Thurs till 7:00 Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM New Phone Woodsidequitling@yahoo.com Visit us at for more information We are now the Innova Long Arm dealer for the state of Iowa. Stop in and see what the Innova Long Arm machines have to offer you. We also provide long arm quilting services including edge to edge and custom quilting on our computerized or hand guided Innova Long Arm machines. ************************ Come visit us in our new location and see what great things Woodside Quilting is bringing to central Iowa quilters! Page 8

Quilter s Cupboard 706 SW 3rd Street Ankeny, Iowa 50023 515-963-8758 Central Iowa s Favorite Quilting Store

Our friendly quilt shop staff is available to answer your questions and help pick fabrics for any quilting

We are located in Uptown Ankeny, Iowa, just minutes from Downtown Des Moines, in a charming blue house that

Do you know someone who is ill, grieving, or needs encouragement?

She will see that our members and their families in need hear from us and know that they have our loving thoughts

10:00-5:30 Thursday 10:00-7:00 Sunday Noon-4:00 Don t forget to visit Knitting Next Door right next door www.

: 10:00am-5:00pm ljochems@yahoo.com Sat.

com Store Hours: Mon Sat 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Sunday 1 4 p.m. 110 East Main Street * Manchester, IA 52057 Let us bring out the quiltmaker in you!

9 Quilter s Cupboard 706 SW 3rd Street Ankeny, Iowa Central Iowa s Favorite Quilting Store Quilter s Cupboard is your go-to Iowa quilt store for all your quilting needs. Our friendly quilt shop staff is available to answer your questions and help pick fabrics for any quilting project. Don t see what you are looking for? Just ask. We d love to try to find it for you. We are located in Uptown Ankeny, Iowa, just minutes from Downtown Des Moines, in a charming blue house that provides a cozy atmosphere which is sure to inspire you. Do you know someone who is ill, grieving, or needs encouragement? Marlee Jennings has volunteered to take on this responsibility. She will see that our members and their families in need hear from us and know that they have our loving thoughts and prayers. Her home number is or her cell is Store Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00-5:30 Thursday 10:00-7:00 Sunday Noon-4:00 Don t forget to visit Knitting Next Door right next door Laura Jochems st Ave. E. Hours Newton, IA Tues. Fri.: 10:00am-5:00pm ljochems@yahoo.com Sat.: 10:00am - 3:00pm BERNINA Sewing Center th Street West Des Moines, IA IowaQuiltBlock.com Store Hours: Mon Sat 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Sunday 1 4 p.m. 110 East Main Street * Manchester, IA Let us bring out the quiltmaker in you! Mon-Fri 9-5 Kathy Wilgenbusch Thurs Sat Cedar St. Tipton, Ia Phone: (563) Mon,Tues,Fri 9-6 Wed 9-4 Thurs 9-7 Sat 10-4 For a list of classes see our website: Long Arm Services with IntelIiquiIter at competitive prices Large selection of Fabrics, Books,Pattems, Notions, Yam, Embroidery Supplies and much more Page 9

10 Eastern Polk Quilters Guild P. O. Box 491 Altoona, IA FIRST CLASS Moved? Incorrect address or phone? Please changes to Janet Rice at or call Meeting Agenda May 18, :00 pm Welcome Announcements Birthdays Show and Tell Speaker JoAnn Belling Lutheran Church of the Cross th Street SW Altoona IA Bring a friend! Page 10

Eastern Polk Quilters Guild

Eastern Polk Quilters Guild Aug 2018 Issue 212 Web Site: http://epqg.wordpress.com/ The next guild meeting is on August 20, 2018 Speaker: Scott Flanagan cancelled Members please bring any and all entries