Merrimack Valley Quilting Guild

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1 May 2009 Merrimack Valley Quilting Guild Celebrating 29 years of encouraging the art of quilting in the Merrimack Valley. MVQ was established in P RESIDENTS MESSAGE Wow! What a fabulous Quilt Show! I always feel so fortunate to be in the company of so many wonderful quilters. Kudos to Bev Condon and Shirley Reed and to all the people who played a part in putting the Show together. I received many positive comments about "... all the beautiful quilts", and "What a nice Show!" I'm always amazed at the transformation of a gym to a place filled with quilts, vendors and people! So much fun! EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President: Maggie Judd mamju@juno.com Vice-Pres: Pat Lucey Pat.lucey@verizon.net Secretary: Karen Parent kpatthebeach@comcast.net It was also great to have Pat Speth as our speaker last month. I enjoyed her quilts, and now that I have a bunch of 5" squares, I hope to be using her techniques to make some "Nickel Quilts" of my own. Perhaps I'll finish in time for next year's Quilt Show! Hope to see you on the 21st! Maggie Judd Treasurer AP: Mary Ginn P.ginn@comcast.net Treasurer AR: Lyn Grenier lgrenier@comcast.net May 21, 2009 Guest Speaker: Robbi Joy Eklow To reach any committee, please address correspondence to MVQ Guild PO Box 566 Haverhill. MA Newsletter items must be in to me by the 1st of each month: Pat.lucey@verizon.net May 23, 2009 The workshop she is teaching is "Free Expression Buffet" which a description of may be found on her website There are still a few spots open. AT Plaistow Library

2 Page 2 Merrimack Valley Quilting Guild MVQ COMMITTEE CHAIRS Board Meetings: The first Monday of certain months at the Groveland Library. Next one May 11th 7:00 Haverhill Library Program Committee Carrie Zizza, Rosalie Berard Program Catherine Harnish, Judy Hillner,Signe Kaleel, Marylou Kilcoyne Raffle Quilt Chair (2008-9)- Janet Stone/Amanda Coburn Raffle Quilt Sue Calderwood, Mary Jo Ray Membership: Mary and Ann Stobbs Hospitality Jeanne Elliott Publicity Angie Cyr Newsletter Pat Lucey Sunshine Girl Rosemarie Gilson Raffle Quilt Travel Bev Vallee UFO Auction : Signe Kaleel Monthly Vendors: Bev Valle Quilt Show Chairs: Bev Condon, Shirley Reed Challenge Quilts: Ruth Caisse, Sheila Ramsden Fabric Lottery ( monthly raffle)-, Ginny Platt, Jerusha Ryan Mystery Bus Trip Gail Wozniak Mystery Quilt Carol Robinson Plaistow Library liason Deb Zukas Museum Rep Rosmary Bray Historian Quilter of the Year Committee - Roselie berard, Carrie Zizza New member greeter Deb Manzi Web-Diana Dow ScrapbeeExchange Ann and Mary Stobbs Block Exchange- Gail Wozniak Yahoo Group; Janet Stone Newsletters by Mail The cost of getting a newsletter by US MAIL will continue to be $10. Please give $10 to Pat Lucey. Along with 10 address stickers in your name. MISSING PERSONS REPORT Found at the MVQ Show on May 1st, 2009 A slip of paper came in a box of fabric donated to the White Elephant Table. It listed members of the SMITH Family. There were ages ranging from 6 years to 87 years and dates pf death from If the owner of this information calls BARBARA BELL at , she will forward the paper to you. Please leave a message if not at home. Paper letters are reserved for Guests or new members at the meetings

3 Page 3 Merrimack Valley Quilting Guild Comfort Quilt Project for 2009 June 18, 2009 No workshop due to Ver mont Quilt Festival Guest Speaker: Summerst Banks Thank you to Janet-Lee Santesusio for her great work quilting the raffle quilt. The quilt made it's "debut" at our quilt show last weekend to rave reviews. MVQ members would walk up to it and try to find the squares they made. Thanks to everyone involved in making this quilt happen! Sue Calderwood and Mary Jo Ray. TRAVEL RAFFLE QUILT INFORMATION Brian Calderwood, Suzi s grandson won our 2009 quilt! He will be heading off to college soon Congratulations! Our 2010 quilt will next be at Images in August 6-9 Sign ups at May & June meetings. Neighbors Helping Newborns Hooray for our Guild! The NHN women were thrilled by all the donations from our members. They were able to spread the word about their organization and all the good things they do. I will continue to collect any quilts or sweaters etc that you have up through the June meeting and beyond! NHN will be coming to the June meeting to gather the rest of what I have and to be presented with their share of the Silent Auction money. Many thanks! Pat Lucey Block Raffle please bring completed blocks back to May meeting. They will be raffled off at the June meeting. Thanks to all who participated those blocks coming in so far look great. Contact Gail Wozniak for any more info.

4 Kitchen Boutique, White Elephant MVQ Store Many thanks to all who donated baked goodies, water and soda to the quilt show kitchen. You will see some of that soda for refreshments at the next meeting! Your generosity was outstanding! Also, thanks to all who volunteered to work in the "kitchen". We had lots of fun and made a sizeable amount for the guild. Thanks! Bev Valle Ribbon Winners Best in Show and Best Machine Quilting- Janet Lee Best Piecing & Best Appliqué- Ildi Tary Challenge Quilt Winners #1 Bev Valle #2 Carol Sullivan #3 Pat Lucey Thank you to ALL who made this such a success We could not have done it without all the volunteers. And a tip of the Elephant Hat goes to Angie Cyr for her extraordinary talent in selling anything to anyone! Items from the MVQ Store will be at the May meeting only. You can take yours if it did not sell if any are left over, they will be saved for next year! Maggie Judd, Mary Ginn & Pat Lucey Best Hand Quilting Maggie Judd Best out of the Box- Mary Ginn Best Wall Hanging Deb Kelso

5 MVQ GENERAL MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2009 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Maggie Judd at the Holy Angels Church Hall, Plaistow, N.H. Maggie Judd thanked Gail Wozniak for arranging another successful Mystery Bus Trip. Maggie Judd announced that a former member, Eva Anderson, passed away this month. She was the mother of member Ruth Martineau. Also, Jerusha Ryan is recovering from surgery at home. Gail Wozniak stated there was still fabric and directions available for the next Block Raffle which is due in May. Maggie Judd announced that anyone interested in joining the committee for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of MVQ next year should contact her. Rosalie Berard, Program Committee, announced there were still openings in the workshops if anyone is interested. Also, the rule of paying for workshops when you sign up will be enforced next year. Quilt Show Committee Bev Condon and Shirley Reed stated that quilts will be accepted beyond the deadline date, but their information will not be in the program. They are also looking for volunteers for the days of the show. There will be a meeting on April 21 at Bev s house. Quilt drop-offs at the show will be from 8:30 to 10:00 on Thursday. Red Barn, Judy Hillner, Ruth Martineau and Sue Molin will also be drop-off points for show quilts. Lyn Grenier is still accepting items for the Silent Auction. Pat Lucey stated that each Boutique item must have its own tag. Jan Taylor stated that Penny Raffle baskets are still being accepted. Bev Valle asked for donations of soda, water and desserts for the kitchen and for volunteers to sign up to help in the kitchen. MaryAnn Karp stated that the judging for the Challenge Quilts would be done at 11:00 on Friday. Pat Lucey stated that the MVQ Board had voted that advertising in the on-line newsletters would now be free to members. Any member that would like to advertise may contact Pat. The Nominating Committee has presented the slate of officers for next year. President Andrea Bursaw Vice-President Sue Molin Treasurer AP Mary Ginn Treasurer AR Lyn Grenier Secretary Karen Parent Maggie Judd welcomed new members and guests. Show and Tell was held Door Prizes and the Monthly Raffle Prize were awarded. Pat Speth was the speaker for the evening. Meeting adjourned at 9:05. Respectfully submitted, Karen Parent, Secretary Shaded Nine-patch finished 9 inches Blacks and Whites no solids Put your name on a slip of paper attached to block. Give to Pat Lucey or leave on back table. 4 3 black squares, 3 3 white squares, 2 3 half and half squares

6 Vendors from the Quilt Show

7 The vendor for the May 21st quilt guild meeting is Nancy Begin, Rainbow Dyes from Auburn, Maine. Her website is Take a look at the beautiful and colorful array of fabrics she offers by clicking under SHOP- PING! Let's make her feel welcomed! New England Quilt Museum News The current exhibit at the museum is Fabric Connection: Seven Swiss Contemporary Quilt Artists(Jan 22- April 18) The events associated with this exhibit are: April 18-1 pm- Ursula Kern Lecture - Color in Design next exhibit will be Radka Donnell The Work of Touch (April 23- July 12) The events associated with this exhibit are: May 16-1pm- Robert Shaw Lecture June 20-1pm- Radka Donnell Lecture Brown Bag (1st Thurs. 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm) June 4 Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, "Our Challenges" Book Club (3rd Thurs. 12:30 pm-1:30 pm) May 21 Sarah's Quilt by Nancy E. Turner June 18 The Star Garden by Nancy E. Turner THE LOWELL QUILT FESTIVAL AUGUST 6- AUGUST 9 Rosemary Bray

8 More Vendors Advertizing is now a free service of our Web newsletter. If you are a member of the guild and have a business give a card to Pat Lucey or it to Pat.lucey@verizon.net

9 Next Meeting: 7:00 Pm May 21st Newsletter: Pat Lucey 19 Willow Road Boxford, MA Robbie Joy Eklow Our Sunshine Lady is: Rosemarie Gilson Let her know if a member needs some cheery words or support. New England Quilt Museum 18 Shattuck Street Lowell, MA Phone Goodies: R through Z Check List: Name Tag Show and Tell $ for raffle Refreshments [if it is your turn!] $ for membership Radka Donnell: The Work of Touch April 23 July 12