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1 MOORESVILLE CENTERPIECE QUILTERS 2016 Issue 1 January 2016 The Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters Guild meets the second Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m., at the South Iredell Senior Center, 202 North Church St., Mooresville, NC (lower level of the Charles Mack Citizen Center) MCQG Mailing Address: P.O. Box 852, Mooresville, NC MCQG Blog Address: From our President Good Morning Quilters! Like many of us, I had company this past week. I had to move all my quilts, finished and unfinished, off one of the guest beds. It reminded me that I still have five quilt tops that need quilting. Being piled on top of one another, they have gotten lost! I also used my cutting table for wrapping packages since it is just the right height. I have now put away paper, ribbon, and fabric that has been on the table a clean slate for a new year. Hopefully, I can get at least one of those five quilt tops quilted. How about you? What is on your agenda for quilting in 2016? Happy New Year, Diana P.S. Please note that our Guild mailing address has changed as we have a new post office box. The new address is: Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters Guild P.O. Box 852 Mooresville, NC Next Guild Meeting: January 11 th, :00 a.m. Greeter: Linda Bird Remember to bring: - Name Badge - Library Books - Show & Tell - Ways & Means Items - Cuddle Buddy Bags.. and don t forget to - silence your cell phone - refrain from wearing perfumed products Officers President: Diana Lassahn st V.P.: Barbara Howard nd V.P.: Jean Cable Secretary: Carol Gendle Treasurer: Nancy Garchek Next Newsletter Deadline January 23 rd, 2016 Send items to Bev Wallo, bbw122@windstream.net Program Report Our guest speaker for January is Susan Brubaker Knapp, hostess of Quilting Arts on PBS television. Susan is an international quilter, with published books, and lives right here in Mooresville. She will tell us her story and answer all your questions. See you in the New Year!, Jean Cable, Program Chairman Guild Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 The Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters Guild membership meeting of Monday, December 14, 2015 was called to order by Diana Lassahn, President. A motion was made by Pat Taylor and seconded by Kathie Schutt to accept the minutes of the November 9, 2015 meeting as printed in the newsletter. The motion was approved. Treasurer s Report: The Treasurer s Report was given by Nancy Garchek. Announcements: Barbara Howard announced that she needs a few more people to fill some quilt show committee chair positions. She will be calling people to fill those positions. There will be a meeting of all quilt show chairs following the January 11, 2016 regular membership meeting. Kandy Murray thanked all the members for their support in her journey through her cancer treatments. Programs: Jean Cable announced that there was a sign-up sheet on the Programs Table for the February 29 th Bow Tucks Bag workshop. She also reviewed the upcoming programs: January: Susan Brubaker Knapp The Artist in You February: Anna Therell Building Landscape Quilts March: Rob Ford Trunk Show Committee Reports: Busy Bees: Carol Benson announced that Busy Bees took a break from their November workday and all went out to lunch. (continued on page 2)

2 January 2016 Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters Page 2 Meeting Minutes (continued) Comfort Quilts: Pat Bourbeau announced that there would be no workday in December. For the January 25 th workday, there will be kits available to create blocks that will then be combined to create a comfort quilt. Cuddle Buddies: Kathie Schutt thanked everyone for the fantastic job that has been done for contributions in Donation Quilt: In Allie Hall s absence, Diana announced that there will be sign-up sheets in January for volunteers to sell tickets at upcoming quilt shows. The tickets will be available at the January meeting. Historian: Donna Jolley announced that the third quarter scrapbook has been ordered and will be in soon. Membership: Sandy Bruce announced that there was one guest joining us today. Nominating Committee: Carol Benson announced the slate of officers for They are as follows: President: Diana Lassahn 1 st Vice President: Barbara Howard 2 nd Vice President: Carol Benson Secretary: Carol Gendle Treasurer: Nancy Garchek Projects: Kathie Schutt was the winner of the Spool Blocks from the November Project Challenge. Sunshine: Mary Alice Lesica-Woodburn asked that members let her know when there is someone who needs a little sunshine. Barb Leach, our Hospitality chair, hosted our Holiday Luncheon festivities. Christmas cards were left on all the tables for members to sign and then be sent to the Veteran s Home. The front table was filled with generous donations of socks, and food items to be donated to the Mooresville Soup Kitchen. There were also snack packs and drinks collected for Dove House. Barbara Howard and guild members presented a tongue-in-cheek fashion show of women s fashions through the years. Kathie Schutt presented the Cuddle Buddy Bags to representatives from Dove House and local law enforcement agencies. And our delicious luncheon was followed by Show and Tell, after which the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting of the Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters Guild will be on Monday, January 11, 2016, at 10 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Carol Gendle, Secretary Program & Workshop Forecast Here s what we are looking forward to in the coming months: January 11 th February 8 th February 29 th March 14 th - Susan Brubaker Knapp - Anna Therell: Unique Landscape Quilting Lecture - Bow Tucks Bag Workshop (see info below) - Rob Ford: Trunk Show I will contact Pat Knoechel, from Quilt-in-a-Day, to find out if she will be coming again this year, and whether that will be in April or May. Bow Tucks Bag Workshop There are two patterns for this bag: MINI (small purse) is 11 wide x 10 tall x 5 deep; REGULAR (purse size) is 13 wide x 11 tall x 5 deep. I do not have a supply list yet for this workshop, but I have both patterns. You will need a pattern and basic sewing and quilting supplies, including your sewing machine. If you can t find the pattern, I can get one for you, and will order in bulk for a discounted price. I will copy the supply list from both the patterns so you will have the fabric requirements; and I will have those at the January and February meetings for those who have signed up. The cost of the workshop is $15, and the patterns will be $8 each. Please let me know if you want a pattern and which size you would like. Thanks, Jean Cable jean.quilts@yahoo.com Comfort Quilts Our first 2016 workday will be Monday, January 25 th. The project for the day will be adapted from a novel by Carol Dean Jones, The Rescue Quilt. If you have small, fancy-cut fabrics of animals, please bring them; the other fabrics will be supplied by the Guild. The prints for this can be any kind of animal, and not limited to dogs. We will try to supply individual block kits rather than top kits for this project. Happy New Year 2016 wishing you happiness and good health along with many hours of enjoyable sewing. Looking forward to sharing workdays with you all, Pat B.

3 January 2016 Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters Page 3 MCQG 2016 Quilt Show The dates are set for our 2016 Quilt Show! It will be held Friday and Saturday, October 28 th and 29 th, 2016, with set-up on Thursday, October 27 th. The location once again is the Talbert Recreation Center at 210 Talbert Pointe Drive, Mooresville, NC We will have our first committee chair meeting following our January Guild meeting. Please make every effort to attend, and bring your lunch so we can start the meeting as soon as possible. Starting in January, some supplies and fabric to use for making boutique items will be available at Sew & Sews, the third Monday of the month. Following are the rules for our sweatshirt project, which was introduced at a recent guild meeting:. It has to have been made in the past four years.. You may cover/embellish the sweatshirt as much as you wish, but the fabric must be cotton and the sweatshirt must show as the lining. It can be a jacket or pullover style. I will start working on drafting the patterns for our special project (also introduced at a recent meeting): They Couldn t Vote, They Got the Vote, You Should Vote. As soon as the kits are ready, I will pass them out. They will each be one block and there are 24 blocks. More information on this later. A special display will be antique or special types of sewing machines and supplies used for sewing and quilting. If anyone has anything we can use, please let me know. After our January meeting, the rules and due dates will be ready for distribution to members. When you get them, please read them carefully and take note of the due dates; no late entries will be accepted. And please return your completed forms as soon as possible to make it easier for our chairwomen and their committees to prepare for quilt show set-up. Thanks so much, Barbara Howard P.S. Quilt Show Committee Chairs: Please don t forget our first Quilt Show planning meeting following the January 11 th Guild meeting. Bring your lunch so we can get started ASAP! Membership Thank you to everyone who turned in their membership renewal forms at the Christmas Luncheon (and what a great party!) You still have January and February to turn in your membership form and your $20 (cash, or check made out to MCQG ), to be included in the new Handbook. I will be doing some calling in January to make sure no one is missed. Remember, you can also mail a completed form and check, to me only (address below) or call me at home or on my cell any time if you have any questions. A form is once again included with the ed version of this newsletter, which you are asked to fill out completely and legibly so we have current and correct information for all members. Many thanks, Sandy Bruce 135 Sandreed Drive, Mooresville, NC Phone: or (cell) Busy Bees We did not have a workday during the month of December but instead enjoyed a very nice lunch and great fellowship at Pomodoro s Restaurant. This seems to be the time of year when we think of those who make our jobs easier. On that note, I would like to extend a huge thank-you to those who attend Busy Bees regularly and make quilts for the Special Needs Nursery at Lake Normal Regional Medical Center: Thanks to Dorothy, Barbara H., Kathy M., Hazel, Kathie S., Cathie S., and Marie -- and one member who doesn t attend workdays but contributes regularly to our stock: thank you, Judy C.!!! And finally, a special thankyou to Cathie Solomonson, who washes, labels, and delivers the quilts to the Nursery. Without all of your contributions, we would not be able to carry out this worthy cause. Please remember that kits are available at each Guild meeting, which you may pick up and return completed over the next month or two. Kits vary in design, quilting requirements, etc., so you will be sure to find something you like. Looking forward to another successful year!!, Carol Benson

4 January 2016 Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters Page 4 Projects The Spool Blocks were fantastic! Sixteen were chosen by a committee to make into a lap quilt, and the remaining blocks were won in a drawing at the Christmas luncheon by Kathie Schutt. By the way, didn t all those involved do a great job on the Luncheon? The tables were beautiful, the fashion show really well written and costumed, and the Christmas stories brought memories and imagination to all! Thanks to all those who worked so hard to make the celebration meaningful as well as exciting to the tummy! Annette Roark Happy January Birthdays! Dawn Stutts th Phyllis Jakubowski.. 24 th Marilou Homer th Suzanne Hoolihan th Charlotte Soutullo..10 th Cathy Borries th Diana Lassahn th Best wishes to all! A reminder to members: Please don t forget to let our Membership and Newsletter Chairmen know of any change in your address, phone, or . Thanks!!! Never piece your quilt back again! Batiks, prints, flannels, sateens, muslins, & more More than 200 wide backings in stock Free sample swatches 100% satisfaction guarantee christine@backsidefabrics.com Christmas Luncheon Cuddle Buddy presentation MCQG Monthly Extracurricular Activities All take place at the South Iredell Senior Center (in our regular Guild meeting room); you may stay however long you wish, and bring lunch or purchase locally. Busy Bees: 2 nd Tuesday, 9:30-4:00 Purpose: to make quilts (approximately 30 x 30 ) for the Lake Norman Regional Medical Center neonatal/ special needs unit. Comfort Quilts: 4 th Monday, 9:30-3:00 Purpose: to make comfort quilts (minimum of 36 x 45, up to 58 x 75 ) for local facilities with such a need. Sew & Sews: 2 nd & 3 rd Mondays; following the regular Guild meeting, and 9:30-4:00 the third Monday. Purpose: to work on projects of our own in the company of other Guild members Upcoming Event January (Friday & Saturday) The Quilting and Needle Art Extravaganza, Statesville Civic Center, 300 South Center Street, Statesville, NC Admission $6.00; 9 a.m. 5 p.m. both days. March (Friday & Saturday) The Charlotte Quilters Guild Quilt Show Just Spoolin Around!, Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC A very happy, safe, and healthy New Year to all MCQG members and families!

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