Parker Piece Keepers Quilt Guild www.parkerpiecekeepers.com June, 2018 Parker, Colorado ppknewsletter@yahoo.com Have a story, joke, picture, news, tidbit or info on a show? Send it in.. June Program Guild Meeting: Tuesday, June 26th Doors Open at 6:00 pm - Meeting begins at 6:30 pm INSIDE THIS ISSUE Presidents Note... 2 Library News... 2 Quilting Bees... 3 Charity Corner... 3 2019 Retreat Info... 3 Board of Directors... 4 Event/Sign Ups... 4 Quilt Challenge... 4 May General Mtg Pictures... 5 Castle Rock Quilt Show... 6 Angela Walters - Details... 7-8 EXTRA DATES TO REMEMBER Next Guild Meeting Tuesday July 24, 2018 Doors open at 6:00 pm Meeting begins 6:30 pm Next Board Meeting:... July 24, 2018 Accuquilt Demos and Scrap Night Upcoming Programs Accuquilt Demonstration Bring your scraps to be cut August 28, 2018 Angela Walters The Midnight Quilt Show September 25, 2018 Doug Leko, Antler Quilt Designs The Male Perspective Final payment due for PPK January retreat; check or cash Nominations for 2019 officers October 23, 2018 Angela Walters, The Midnight Quilt Show Help! How Do I Quilt It? Additionally - Workshop Wednesday, August 29th, 2018, 2 workshops, 3.0 hours each, limited to 25-participants with sewing machines; 9:00 am to 12 noon; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Brown Bag Auction November No Meeting December 4, 2018 Members will buy tickets for chances to win the brown bags; check or cash Christmas Craft Night and Ornament Exchange (Q&R) - Making holiday gift bags for the hospital staff The next 3 months of programs will be highlighted in this section of the newsletter, each month. - Voting on Officers for 2019
PRESIDENTS NOTE It s the time of year when my mind turns to staying cool. The tomato plants are looking strong and I need to thin out the cucumber patch. The rhythm of summer is so different than the rest of the year. I m checking the weather forecast to see whether to water the garden instead of which coat to wear. PPK is halfway through the 2018 programming and Sandra Coleman and Marlo Cady are actively planning the 2019 meetings. Carolyn Morris WEBSITE: www.parkerpiecekeepers.com (the password for the members only sections of the site is on your membership card). This month the meeting is all about having a chance to get to know other members of our guild. We all have quilting as a part of our busy lives. In my personal experience, that common interest has led to lifelong friendships. We hope you plan to join us on Tuesday, June 26th for light refreshments, tea and conversation! E-mail for website content is ppkwebsite@yahoo.com Andrea A quilt will warm your body and comfort your soul LIBRARY NEWS Our library has a wealth of information on quilting. If you are interested in checking out any items, contact our librarian, Eileen Burnley: ksbesb2@comcast.net or call 720851-8953 and she can bring the item to the next meeting for you. Members in good standing will be able to check out 2 books at a time, for one month, with one renewal allowed. A $5 fine will be assessed if a book is not returned by the third month. If the book(s) is not returned after the third month, the cost of the book will be assessed to the borrower on record. If you would like to donate books to the library, or encourage friends, other quilters or businesses to donate materials to the library, contact the librarian or any board member. 2
QUILTING BEES! Saturday Strippers, 6-8 members 2nd Saturday of the month Meet at members houses Contact Eileen Burnley Gabsbee, 8 members 1st Thurs of the month Daytime meet at Members homes Donna Genitempo Eileen Burnley Woolies, 7 members 2nd Monday of the month Meet at Panera s in Parker 11am-3pm (don t have to do wool appliqué) CHARITY CORNER Parker Piece Keepers is a 501 C (3) organization. Our main objectives are education, producing quilts, other sewing projects for Adventist Hospital and other charitable organizations. The Charity Committee has put together our goals for 2017, and we need your help to be successful. Every member counts, and every member s hands are needed to reach our goals this year. Item Measurement Goal Baby/Lap size quilts Up to 40 x 52 8 per month Receiving Blankets 24 x 24 and 30 x 30 6 per month Rice Bags * 9 x 11 15 per month Cosmetic Bags Pattern on PPK Website On going Bibs/Burp Cloths Pattern on PPK Website On going We gladly accept both empty and filled rice bags. If you fill rice bags, please use 4 cups of rice per bag. Our primary goal is making quilts for the hospital. We have kits available at each meeting for you to pick up and return a completed project. You can also just make tops for charity. You can use your own fabric or contact one of the members of the Charity Committee and we will be happy to set up a time when you can go through the guilds fabric for your charity project. THANK YOU! WEBSITE: www.parkerpiecekeepers.com (the password for the members only sections of the site is on your membership card). E-mail for website content is ppkwebsite@yahoo.com Gentle Reminder: Please keep track of the hours you spend on charity projects, we want to show the hours we put into charity at the end of the year, and we can t do it without your diligent effort to turn-in a Charity Project Tally Sheet each time you complete Parker Piece Keepers Charity Project Tally Date: Name: E-mail: Phone #: Contributed Items: Time Estimate: 3
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Andrea Loschen, President akloschen@gmail.com EVENTS/SIGN UPS Angela Walters Workshop Jackie Mochan, VP Membership jmochan2@comcast.net Alice Kober, Secretary koberalice@gmail.com Carol Stout, Treasurer Marlene Cady, 2018 Programs marlene.cady@gmail.com Sandra Coleman, 2019 Programs Marlene.Cady@gmail.com MaryJo Williamson, Past President gwilliamson12@cox.net COMMITTEE CHAIRS Newsletter - Linda Underwood Outreach - Eileen Burnley, Carol Mathews Challenge - Mary Jo Williamson Monthly Sew Day - Carol Mathews Audit - Sharon Braun Retreat - Marlo Cady, Jackie Mochan Photographer - Carolyn Morris 2018 QUILT CHALLENGE The 2018 Quilt Challenge will be a different concept than in prior years. On a montly basis, from February to October, Mary Jo Williamson will provide members with a piece of "ugly" fabric. Of course, one person's ugly could be another's pretty, but the challenge will be to incorporate this fabric into an 10" block or blocks and return it (them) the following month. Blocks will be used to make charity quilts. When the blocks are returned at the meeting the following month, each block will earn the member a ticket for that month's prize drawing. We hope you'll join us in this fun adventure in thinking outside the box. 4
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The Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Event center with FREE parking, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Take exit #181 off I-25 and head east on Plum Creek Parkway. The fairgrounds are on the left about one mile down the road. This show is so Colorful, Creative and Cool. We have sold every nook and cranny in this huge building to the most creative vendors from across America. Don t miss all these new companies!
Parker Piece Keepers Quilt Guild Guest: Angela Walters, Quilting Is My Therapy, and hostess of The Midnight Quilt Show Three spaces remaining for each workshop, which will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Sign up is only available at a PPK meeting. Tuesday, August 28 th, 2018 Parker Piece Keepers Quilt Guild meeting Guest speaker: Angela Walters Lecture: Help! How Do I Quilt It? Doors open at 6:00 pm. There s a $5 fee for non-members. Wednesday, August 29 th, 2018 Workshop 1: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm: Little Changes, Big Variety Workshop 2: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Dot to Dot Quilting Members and Non-member Sign up for the workshops: At the June 22nd, meeting PPK members may sign up for themselves or for a friend. The cost of each workshop is $40 for members, and $50 for non-members. Payment is due at sign up; check or cash will be accepted, payable to PPK. Each workshop is limited to 25-participants. Location: Parker Adventist Hospital Conference Center. Descriptions: Help! How Do I Quilt It? Sometimes deciding what to quilt can be harder than actually quilting it! Angela Walters will help you decide what machine quilting designs to use by having you ask the expert of your opinion, you! This lecture will start with a slideshow presentation full of quilted eye candy and practical tips for choosing designs. Then, it s your turn! Attendees can bring quilt tops to get ideas and suggestions for ways to quilt it. It s part show and tell, part practical advice and completely fun! Little Changes, Big Variety In this class you learn how small changes to classic machine quilting designs can create completely new designs. You will be amazed at how many designs you will learn and how many different ways you can use them. Bring an adventurous attitude and your questions, this jam-packed class will send you on your way inspired and ready to quilt. Dot to Dot Quilting Quilting intricate designs can be as easy as connecting the dots! Learn how to use points on the quilt as a guide for quilting with minimal marking and lots of fun! You will learn how to recognize the dots on your quilt, different designs, and how you can adapt them for you.
Angela Walters Workshops Required Supplies: Sewing Machine- Any type of machine will work, just be sure that it has the ability to drop the feed dogs. If you aren t sure, please refer to the owner s manual. Free-motion Quilting Foot- any type of Free-motion quilting foot will work (i.e. Open toed or clear plastic). If you re unsure if you have one, check your owner s manual or contact the manufacturer. Quilt sandwiches for practice- 2-3 Fat quarter sized sandwiches will work (although they can be any size you prefer) Or if you are feeling adventurous, you can use some unquilted orphan blocks or a small quilt top. They can be basted in any method you prefer, such as with pins, fusible batting or fusible spray. Small quilt sandwiches can even be left unbasted if you want. The most important thing is that you have something to practice on. Thread and scissors- To make the machine quilting process easier, use quality thread made for machine quilting. My favorites are Superior So Fine and Aurifil (both 50wt), but you can bring any type you like. A thread color that contrasts with your practice quilt sandwiches will allow you to see your quilting. Optional Supplies: These aren t necessary, but if you already own them, bring them with you! -Supreme slider -Free-motion quilting gloves -Extended base for your machine -Camera (to take pictures of quilted samples) -Paper and Pencil- Each class includes handouts free of charge, but if you think you might want more room for drawing, bring a notebook.