Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club of the Olympic Peninsula January Nordic Noel Holiday Party Happenings

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Sunny Sue s Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club of the Olympic Peninsula January 2018 To further the

2017 Nordic Noel Holiday Party Happenings The 2017 SBSQC Holiday party was held December

Nordic Noel was a celebration of giving to the Communities of Sequim and Port Angeles,

buddies~. The holidays are about traditions for most of us, and our party is no exception.

Hanson while members arrived, bringing donations, voting for their favorite challenge

The party was planned by the quilt group Secret Sewers, many members get involved making

Our Emcee was Merrie Jo Schroeder, decked out in her Christmas finery.

by the membership at the November business meeting.

1 Sunny Sue s Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club of the Olympic Peninsula January 2018 To further the act and skill of quilt making and to foster an appreciation of quilts old and new Nordic Noel Holiday Party Happenings The 2017 SBSQC Holiday party was held December 13, as the final business meeting of the year. Nordic Noel was a celebration of giving to the Communities of Sequim and Port Angeles, giving recognition to Club members, and sharing the holiday spirit with our quilting buddies~. The holidays are about traditions for most of us, and our party is no exception. The festivities began to the refrains of Christmas music played by Andy Geiger and Trevor Hanson while members arrived, bringing donations, voting for their favorite challenge Christmas stockings. The party was planned by the quilt group Secret Sewers, many members get involved making Stockings for foster kids in the area, helping in the kitchen, and collecting donations. Our Emcee was Merrie Jo Schroeder, decked out in her Christmas finery. Awards/recognition Vicki Nauman was announced Member of the year, the result of votes cast by the membership at the November business meeting. Norma Herbold was honored with a Lifetime membership. Deb Cooper reminded everyone a member doesn t need to reach a certain age (i.e., be old ) she only has to be a member for 25 years. To quote Norma: I don t feel old! Loretta Bilow will be the 2018 Featured Quilter for the 2018 quilt show.

Donations were presented to three north Olympic Peninsula organizations.

for the PDN Home Fund ($2,334 in monetary donations and $286 from the raffle quilt ticket sales.

Board meetings will be the first Wednesday from 9:00 to 9:30 am.

10:00 Announcements January 31 10:00 Announcements Community Quilts North Olympic Peninsula Foster Parent Association Mary Ann Ballard, Judy Richey, Bonnie Filgo, Barbara Richardson, and

Stocking challenge winners were 1 st Place: Judy Richey, 2nd place: Marilyn Hiestand, 3 rd place: Arvilla McAlister.

Jan Trimble, Treasurer, was sworn in at the December 20 th meeting. Drawings were held for the Christmas Challenge blocks. The winner of the pieced blocks was Murph Gerber.

2 Donations were presented to three north Olympic Peninsula organizations. $1405 (plus canned goods) was given to the Sequim Food Bank, The North Olympic Foster Parents Association received $555 plus 238 stockings, toiletries and gifts and a total of $2620 was raised for the PDN Home Fund ($2,334 in monetary donations and $286 from the raffle quilt ticket sales. Sequim Food Bank coordinators: Dee Swender, Denise Burrell, Judy Marshall IMPORTANT DATES Business meetings will be held at 10:00 am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Board meetings will be the first Wednesday from 9:00 to 9:30 am. January 3 9:00 Board Meeting 10:00 Announcements 12:30 Hand Piecing Group January 10 10:00 Business Meeting 12:30 Art Quilt Sues (Karen s Quilt Shop) January 17 10:00 Announcements January 24 10:00 Announcements January 31 10:00 Announcements Community Quilts North Olympic Peninsula Foster Parent Association Mary Ann Ballard, Judy Richey, Bonnie Filgo, Barbara Richardson, and Loretta Bilow helped coordinate the making of the stockings for the foster kids of Clallam county. Martha Scott coordinated the stocking challenge with a Red, White and Blue theme. Stocking challenge winners were 1 st Place: Judy Richey, 2nd place: Marilyn Hiestand, 3 rd place: Arvilla McAlister. After lunch, Pat Payton installed the 2018 board: Deb Cooper President (second term), Janet Lenfant & Barbara MacArthur Vice Presidents, Murph Gerber Secretary. Jan Trimble, Treasurer, was sworn in at the December 20 th meeting. Drawings were held for the Christmas Challenge blocks. The winner of the pieced blocks was Murph Gerber. The ugly Christmas Sweater Applique blocks were won by Janet Green and Marilyn Heistad. They will jointly decide what next year s applique challenge block will be. The table centerpieces and gnomes were given to the members who had stickers on the underside of their placemats. The plates of calorie-free cookies were shared with all attendees as ornaments, or package ties. Many members deserve a thank you for their help to make our party happen. Kitchen Helpers were: Irene Snodgrass, Brenda Holten, Patty Lavely, Velma Rewitz, Eunice Kappmeyer, Bonnie Filgo, Barbara Richardson,Cleanup crew was Judy Anderson, Betty Sue Willis, Janet Green, Joan Cotta, Bev Simon Gail Mabbutt, Mary Beth Svoboda Page 2

The Secret Sewers, who organized Nordic Noel are not a secret anymore!! Betty Cook, Eleanor Geiger, Julie Malone, Gail Hall Oshry, Peggy St.

Carmen Czachor 13-Jan Dory Miller 15-Jan Marca Davies 20-Jan Peggy Baker 20-Jan Marilyn Williams 21-Jan Tahni Brotherton 22-Jan Kathy Langston 25-Jan Carolyn Flint 29-Jan Pepper Gamroth 30-Jan

She s an art quilter who enjoys hand applique and is looking forward to this opportunity to get to know club members better. If you haven t already met her, stop by and say Hi and introduce yourself.

It s a fun job. Let us know if you would like to be that person. The DVD, Trianglations has been found. The Red Table Book Sale will be Wednesday, January 3 rd. Selling starts at 9:30. Shop early!

3 The Secret Sewers, who organized Nordic Noel are not a secret anymore!! Betty Cook, Eleanor Geiger, Julie Malone, Gail Hall Oshry, Peggy St. George, Merrie Jo Schroeder, Ann Skillman Happy January Birthdays to: 2-Jan Marilyn Reinarz 3-Jan Joan Cotta 3-Jan Nancy Davis 8-Jan Brianne Moores 9-Jan Kath Beecher 11-Jan Barbara McArthur 13-Jan Carmen Czachor 13-Jan Dory Miller 15-Jan Marca Davies 20-Jan Peggy Baker 20-Jan Marilyn Williams 21-Jan Tahni Brotherton 22-Jan Kathy Langston 25-Jan Carolyn Flint 29-Jan Pepper Gamroth 30-Jan Jeannie Harper 31-Jan Sharon Lee 31-Jan Marilyn Thomas Check It Out! Welcome Nancy Wilcox to the library table. She s an art quilter who enjoys hand applique and is looking forward to this opportunity to get to know club members better. If you haven t already met her, stop by and say Hi and introduce yourself. More Good news! Gloria Middlestadt, Elaine Denny and Alison Dargie will be returning to the library committee. We still need someone to sit at the table on the 4 th Wednesday of the month. It s a fun job. Let us know if you would like to be that person. The DVD, Trianglations has been found. The Red Table Book Sale will be Wednesday, January 3 rd. Selling starts at 9:30. Shop early! Maggie Ball will be presenting a trunk show on the 3 rd. Wednesday of this month which means the library will be closed. Plan ahead! Missing Library books #1081 Hyperquilting by Patsy Thompson #646 Natures Patterns, Inspirations and Techniques for Quilt Makers by Joyce Becker A huge thank you to Julie Malone who has retired from the post of librarian. Julie has been a wonderful addition and a great contributor to the library this past year. She will be missed! Remember, choose to use the library! Your 2018 librarians, Nancy and Vicki Page 3

Membership Renewal: The Membership Committee is continuing to collect 2018 membership renewals. The annual membership fee is $40 and needs to be paid by cash or check by January 31 st, 2018.

Please complete the renewal form which can be obtained on the SBSQC website (Members Only Section) or at the membership desk during weekly meetings.

4 Membership Renewal: The Membership Committee is continuing to collect 2018 membership renewals. The annual membership fee is $40 and needs to be paid by cash or check by January 31 st, After that date delinquent dues will incur an additional reinstatement fee of $10, per the SBSQC Standing Rules. Please complete the renewal form which can be obtained on the SBSQC website (Members Only Section) or at the membership desk during weekly meetings. If you have not purchased a new name badge, you may also include that with your renewal. Membership renewal forms and checks may be mailed to SBSQC, PO Box 211, Sequim, WA 98382, or at dropped off at the membership desk. Receipt of payment and 2018 Membership Cards will be available at the February business meeting. Thank you, Membership Committee Toni Tobin, Anne Davies, Bonnie Filgo, Dawn Kerns, Judy Markle, Barb Richardson, & Judy Stevens Community Quilts Thank you cards and quilts for the quilters received from Head Start children, teachers and families COMMUNITY QUILTS YEAR IN REVIEW Charitable Recipients quilts Olympic Medical Center - 50 for their end of life patients. We call these Comfort Quilts. They are approximately 36 x 48. Head Start - 74 for children birth to pre-school who receive full day care. These are the same size as the comfort quilts, 36 x 48. The program manager was overwhelmed by this act of generosity. They serve 200 children on the peninsula. Serenity House - 18 lap size quilts for the children of the residents receiving temporary housing in their facilities. The quilt sizes varied according to the inventory on hand. Sarge s Place - 12 twin bed quilts for the homeless veterans who transition through their program. Habitat for Humanity - five lap size quilts which were awarded to fellow Community Partner recipients. No homes were completed this year. First Step - Led by Marilyn Williams and Sharon Clayton, a group calling themselves First Steppers make a variety of hand sewn items and quilts under the umbrella of our club. Fund Raising via raffles and auctions Recipients - 14 quilts Sequim Lavender Festival, Sequim Pioneer Association, Sequim Free Clinic, Soroptimist of Sequim, Sequim High School Robotics Club (2), Olympic Peninsula Humane Society, Sequim Valley Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County, Boys & Girls Club of the Olympic Peninsula, Clallam Mosaic, OMC Foundation, Olympic Peninsula Fly Fishers and Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club (in-house raffle). Club members made this generous contribution to our community possible by completing and donating 198 quilts. Their eagerness to participate and commitment to this outreach is beyond measure. We ended the year with 75 available quilts on our shelves. Page 4

Quilters College....returns to its traditional date of the third Wednesday in February this year. Join us on February 21st for a day full of fun and learning. The cost for the day is $5.

. (from her experience as a sewing machine repair wizard) I ve seen canned air recommended to blow out the bobbin area of a sewing machine. Please resist.

Or take a brush and dab all around the area, you ll be surprised how much lint will come out. Then put a tiny drop of oil on the hook, and off you go.

The work of organizing after the move to the unit had been begun by Merrie Jo Schroeder and is now completed.

5 Quilters College....returns to its traditional date of the third Wednesday in February this year. Join us on February 21st for a day full of fun and learning. The cost for the day is $5. Signups will start after the Business Meeting on January 10th. If you have questions please contact Judy Anderson or Seri Mylchreest. Wendy s Wisdom.. (from her experience as a sewing machine repair wizard) I ve seen canned air recommended to blow out the bobbin area of a sewing machine. Please resist. Canned air blows the lint and dust deeper into the machine. Better to use an adapter for your vacuum to clean it out. Or take a brush and dab all around the area, you ll be surprised how much lint will come out. Then put a tiny drop of oil on the hook, and off you go. Storage and Inventory The team met at the storage unit each Monday from January through fall. The work of organizing after the move to the unit had been begun by Merrie Jo Schroeder and is now completed. Shelves were purchased and filled with bins which were labeled by color and/or theme, piles of batting was measured and folded, bulk bundles of fabric were rolled and shelved and non-usable donations were set aside for our sale. Finished quilts are shelved by size and recipient group. UFO s are together and will need attention in There are over 60 quilt tops that need quilting. While we have added to our list of volunteer quilters, this remains our biggest hurdle. Carol Prael, Cindy Smith and Susan Bermel will continue this rewarding and creative committee work for Message from the SBSQC Member of the Year.. Thank you, dear quilting friends, for choosing me Member of the Year. I am overwhelmed (and, embarrassed by my babbling response). In my eyes we are all Members of the Year doing what we can to encourage and support our craft, our community and each other. Quilting IS a journey and the best advice is to travel with a friend. My biggest honor is that you invite me to come along. From my heart, I thank you. Vicki Nauman VEEPS NEWS.. There will a sign up sheet at the January 10 th Business Meeting for the Sewing and Stitchery Expo Bus Trip to Puyallup scheduled for Thursday, March 1. The cost will be $30.00 for the bus. Thank you, Janet Lenfant and Barbara McArthur Page 5

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EDUCATION COMMITTEE 2018: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL A new year has begun. Hope you all have an exciting and profitable year. Are you looking forward to finishing up some UFO S? Me too.

7 EDUCATION COMMITTEE 2018: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL A new year has begun. Hope you all have an exciting and profitable year. Are you looking forward to finishing up some UFO S? Me too. To start this new year, Maggie Ball of Dragonfly Quilts will be joining us in January for a lecture, a sampler class on precise and pristine piecing, and a half-day class on drafting quilt blocks. Looking forward to what she has to teach us. In March, April and May the classes will be on Batting, Basting, and Binding. Watch for sign ups beginning in January. Helps with finishing up of a quilt. Have you started your Mystery Quilt for this year? Need help or have a question to ask? Norma Herbolt and Doris Hartness are available to answer your questions. I'm ready to start the mystery quilt. Who doesn't like a good mystery, right! Don't forget there will be lunch and a movie on the 5th Wed of the month. That will be in January, May, Aug, Oct. Come and enjoy a brown bag lunch and watch a movie about Quilting. Maybe pick up a tip or two. Speaking of tips, have you tried the felted wool pressing mats? They are wonderful for getting a flat pieced block. An all-natural, 100% wool felted ironing mat does the job that you remember your mother doing when she ironed. Everything lays flat and eliminates the seam-line that showed up on the top of the block. Wool felt has the natural ability to absorb the heat and pulls moisture from the air. So with steam or without you get a flat block. It s like pressing on both sides at once. Check it out on line or at a quilt shop. Sandra Foster, Education Invitation.. Kitsap Quilters cordially invites you to attend their 32nd annual quilt show, Nordic Treasures, to be held February 16 th and 17 th, 2018, at the Presidents Hall, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, in Bremerton, Washington. Show hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $5.00 donation; children 10 and under, free. Our show will feature over 200 quilts on display, vendors from Washington and Oregon, quilt related demonstrations, members boutique, silent auction and café. You are also invited to visit our website at for more information on our guild and our quilt show. Sincerely, Mary Jo Brisbon Publicity Chair Newsletter Submissions Information for the next newsletter should be received by the 25th day of the month. Send to Penny Cahoon mpre1@netzero.net Phone: Scraps will be distributed to members by the 1st Wednesday of each month. Page 7

8 It s a Mystery! Brought to you by Norma Herbold, Doris Hartness, and the Education Committee Step One Before you start, please read the instruction through to the bottom. There is more than one way to construct this unit. In fact in step four, we will be constructing the same unit in a different size in an entirely different method. If you have a favorite method for this unit, please do what works best for you. 1. Background fabric: Cut ½ squares 2. Medium Light Color One: Cut 26 2 ½ X 4 ½ rectangles 3. Medium Light Color Two: Cut 26 2 ½ X 4 ½ rectangles 4. On the backside of the background square mark a line from point to point on each square. 5. Place the background square right side to right side of Medium Light Color one rectangle. Pin in place. Stitch one thread width to the outside of the drawn line. (On the other side of the line from the middle of the rectangle) This is the equivalent of a scant quarter inch. 6. Once stitched, you can trim ¼ away from the stitched line, and press toward the rectangle, or you can press and then trim. Some quilters prefer to trim only the extra from the background triangle, leaving the extra from the rectangle. This serves as a guide when sewing. Are you a visual person? Here is a video on You tube. A word about pressing. I find if I press on flannel with a dry iron, I get a nice flat press. I also use Best Press. Do what works best for you. 7. Repeat step five on the other end of the rectangle. Voila! You have a flying goose! Your unit should measure 2 ½ by 4 ½. Square up only if necessary. 8. Repeat to make a total of 26 flying geese from Medium Light Color One. 9. Repeat to make a total of 26 flying geese from Medium Light Color Two. Place all your units in a baggie marked Step Number One. geese as part of their design? Now how many blocks can you name that have flying Page 8

Sunny Sue s. Thank you, Alison Dargie! Calling all quilters. Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club of the Olympic Peninsula

Sunny Sue s. Thank you, Alison Dargie! Calling all quilters. Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club of the Olympic Peninsula Sunny Sue s Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club of the Olympic Peninsula October 2017 To further the act and skill of quilt making and to foster an appreciation of quilts old and new. Reminder from your President: