An Affiliate of the Arizona Quilters Guild volume 23, Number 7 July 2017 GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT Hello, everybody! I want to thank you for helping me to make out June mee ng so very enjoyable. The demonstra ons and sharing of techniques that have been a part of so many of our mee ngs are an important feature of our mee ngs. I ask you all, if you have something in mind that you feel will educate, inform or even amuse us all, and you have 15 minutes or so to share it with us, please do sign up to do a presenta on at a future mee ng. We would enjoy your performance! The Agenda for our July 13th mee ng is being forma ed, however, I am s ll hoping that someone will step up to the plate and offer us a demo or two! If you want to offer your skill please e mail me at dogmasofla@gmail.com or call 928 733 1771 and leave me a message. Thank you for your kind support Much love and best wishes to each and every one of us! Victoria Frances Hospitality Judy Pedersen & Carolyn Walters PLEASE SIGN UP TO BRING SNACKS TO THE GENERAL MEETINGS! WE ALL LOVE TO SAMPLE A COOKIE OR BAR DURING THE BREAK! HOW ABOUT OFFERING TO BAKE OR PICK THEM UP THEM IN AUGUST?
Library Hello Havasu S tchers, Brenda Stanway As we move along into summer don t forget to come by the Library at the next mee ng and take a look through all the wonderful magazines. The guild will be needing quilts for the quilt show and you are sure to find something that appeals to you that can be done by quilt show me! Such a bargain too. Magazines are 25 cents, books fi y cents and pa erns are one dollar. See you there, Brenda Sunshine Joan Wurster Please let the Sunshine Chairman know if you would like to have a card sent to one of our members. Please put Sunshine Lady in the Re: sec on of the e mail. Havasu Stitchers Quilt Guild P. O. Box 2875 Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405 is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art and education of quilting. Email: havasustitchersguild@yahoo.com Web: http://www.havasustitchers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/havasustitchers General Meetings held on the second Thursday of every month, 6:30 PM, Quality Inn 271 S. Lake Havasu Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ Board Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month, 6 PM Call for location. The Dangling Thread is a monthly publication of the Havasu Stitchers available on the website and distributed to members via email. Editor: Dianne Lomax Officers for 2017/2018 President : Victoria Frances First VP Educa on : Susan Socco 2nd VP Membership: Mindy Hoium/Joan Wurster Treasurer: Cathy Geer Secretary: Deanna Pepe/Carolyn Victor TRANSITION HOUSE What s Inside Page Do e Holman will be collec ng dona ons for the Transi on House at the General Mee ng. Please bring your toiletry items and help your community! Calendar/Library/Guild Information 2 Membership/Birthdays/Fabric Exchange 3 Misc Info 4 Comm Outreach/Quilt Doc/Calling all Vets 5 Boutique/Quilt Show News 6 Quilt Show Information 7-11 List of Board Members 12 MARK YOUR CALENDAR July 5 Wallet Class $5 taught by Sherri Ashford July 6 Board Meeting July 13 Quality Inn 4:00 PM Quilt Documentation 6:30 PM General Meeting July 14, 21, 28 Free Motion 101 $5 taught by Shirley Johnson July 25 Quilt Show Comm. Mtg 3 pm Meeting Minutes 13 General Meeting Picture Highlights 14-17 Local Supporters 18-19 2
Membership Miny Hoium/Joan Wurster Currently we have 213 Members It s never too late to become a member of Havasu S tchers. Even though we have passed our June 15 th deadline for 2017 2018 membership you re s ll welcome to join. Membership forms can be found at Havasu S tchers website @havasus tchers.com. You can mail the form along with a $10.00 check to Havasu S tchers @PO Box 2875 LHC AZ 86405 or if you prefer, join us at a Havasu S tchers General Mee ng on July 13 th @ 6:30pm located at the Quality Inn, 271 S Lake Havasu Ave. Come over to the Membership table for a form. Hope to see you there. AQG is asking all our members to renew or join online going forward. If you have any problems or just would like some help filling out the form Mindy Hoium will be at the membership table with a laptop to help. If you choose to fill it out yourself online and have any problems you can call JoAnn Rice AQG Membership Director at 480 515 9190. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THESE STITCHERS! Nancy Ficky 7/1 Charlene Steinhoff 7/1 Zola Stuart 7/2 Nancy Reed 7/5 Ildiko Dancs 7/6 Dannell Morgan 7/7 Rebecca Paris 7/11 Bev Bronson 7/13 Linda Kiorsstad 7/13 Deanna Pepe 7/16 Lanae Spellman 7/16 Chauna Mar n 7/17 Sherry Schulenburg 7/19 FABRIC EXCHANGE Janet Nash 7/20 Jerry Lilienthal 7/24 Ann "Terri" Madsen 7/26 Jane Galea 7/27 Pa Larson 7/31 Maria Rhodes We have 12 par cipants in the Fabric Exchange and we invite you to join us in the fun! Drop off your 5.5 inch square fabrics (red, white, blue) in honor of 4th of July before the July 13th mee ng. Then remember to pick up your packet of fabrics before you leave that night. Call Maria Rhodes with any ques ons. 3
SAVE THE DATE Havasu Stitcher Christmas Dinner Thursday, December 7, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting July 6th at 4 pm Library Conference Room Bring your own extension cord for any computer you use. $12.50 for member; $25.00 for guest (cash or check) 5:00 pm Cocktails 6:00 pm Dinner Meeting to follow. A new Quilt Shop is opening soon. Copper Canyon Quilt 375 El Camino Way Opening August 2???? Wed Sat 9 am 6 pm Valley Quilters Guild is really excited to offer the 2018 Splendor in the Desert Quilt Festival. This is not a quilt show. This is a quilting event. We will be offering classes (hopefully up to 24 classes), a vendor mall, a boutique, and lot of other fun stuff. It is the first time our guild is offering this sort of event. It is a 2-day event that will be held March 23-24, 2018 at the Hilton East, 7600 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ. The design of our brochure is being worked on now and will hopefully be ready within the week or so. But, I wanted to give your guild a heads up about the event in hopes that your members can make plans to attend. Also, if they would like to make reservations at the Hilton, we have rooms blocked at a special rate of $129/night plus taxes. When making the reservations, it is important they refer to the 2018 Splendor in the Desert Quilt Festival to get the special rate. Registration for this event will be opened by October 1, 2017. We are also taking proposals from teachers who might be interested in teaching at this event. If anyone in your guild thinks they might be interested in being a teacher, we will pay $25/hr. The classes are either 3- hrs, 6-hrs, or they can offer a 90 min lecture. If a 3-hr or 6-hr class is done, the teacher will also receive a 1/2 night lodging at the Hilton or a full night lodging, respectively as long as they are coming from outside a radius of 150 miles from the event site. Any prospective teachers can contact me for the teacher information/proposal form. If anyone would like more information, they can contact me at ilovequilting1@yahoo.com. (Don't forget the number 1 after the word "quilting") If there is someone else I should send the brochure to via email, please let me know as soon as possible so I can update my data information. Sure hope we get to see some folks from your group at our event. Thanks for your time today, Peggy Schultz ilovequilting1@yahoo.com best way to contact me Event Chair 4
Community Outreach Our goal: To share our love of sewing and help people in our community. Community outreach progress report Linda Higuera For the month of June community outreach distributed 11 lap quilts, 26 adult shirt protectors, 28 Walker bags comma and 15 wheelchair bags. We also worked on our nine patch challenge at the June 20th sewing session. We will not be mee ng during July due to several people being gone including me. The dates for the August session will be announced via Missyquilter. Hope see you there. to Linda Higuera QUILT DOCUMENTATION Sherri Ashford Quilt Documentation The Genealogy of Quilts Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame Next Documentation: July 13, 4 PM at the Quality Inn before the General Mee ng. We can document 6 quilts a mee ng, so bring them down! 56 quilts have been documented to date! Calling all Veterans.. Susan Black The theme of our November 2017 Quilt Show is Americana.. and we will be showing our appreciation for their service by recognizing all Military Veterans during the Preview Party on November 2. So, we couldn t help but wonder... How many Havasu Stitchers have served in the Armed Forces? Are you a Veteran? If so, please call or email Susan Black with your Years of Service, Branch, Rank, and MOS. AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 5
DONATIONS Please keep the Guild in mind when you declutter your sewing area! WAYS AND MEANS Need Volunteers for this group!!! Sign up and enjoy! BUY RAFFLE TICKETS AT THE MEETING & WIN FUN PRIZE BASKETS OR 50/50 MONEY! Remember, it only takes one ticket to win! Quilt Show November 2017 Boutique Update Marcia Davis The Bou que for this year s Quilt Show should be the place to shop on November 3 and 4 th, 2017. Remember if you go to the Preview Party, Thursday, November 2, you will also get to preview the Bou que before anyone else. I m in Michigan sewing because it is rainy and stormy here, so I assume all of you in Havasu are inside during this heat wave, so hope you are also sewing some nice items for the Bou que. We need every item for a successful bou que sale. Thanks so much for all your help. Bring items to any monthly mee ng and there will be someone there to collect the items. Quilt Show News Susan Black Please remember to pick up your Opportunity Quilt Raffle Tickets. Each member is asked to sell at least $40 worth of tickets. Now is the time to start thinking about what quilt you are going to put into the show. The quilt registration forms are available at the meetings. Attach a picture of your quilt to the registration form. If you have never put a guilt in the show, this is the year for you! We are looking for at least 200+ quilts, plus 40 unquilted tops for the "Quilt Top Walk". And do not forget about "Mini Quilt Mania. Mug rugs, doll quilts, and even pot holders can be in this category of 20 x 20 items. Mark your calendars now for the Preview Party on November 2, where you ll have first choice on all the gorgeous items in the Boutique and the Hearts Desire raffle baskets before we open to the public. Our Quilt Show is scheduled for November 3 and 4, so plan now to attend! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. All volunteers are welcome. Susan Black, Quilt Show Chairman 6
November 2 Preview Party General Meeting Collections: Bridge of Friendship XII AMERICANA November 3 & 4 Quilt Show Hearts Desire needs Fat Quarters for the raffle baskets being prepared and Phyllis Barton is collecting at each meeting! The Boutique needs Pincushions and Marcia Davis is collecting! All paperwork for your entries must be in by 9/14/17!! You can do it! Three (3) entries each, please include the Pattern name. SOME Show highlights: Mini Quilt Walk, nothing bigger than 20 x 20, will be awarded. Quilt Top Only Walk great prize for this, we will handle them with care!!! A Whole section for your Americana Quilts. these are not just Red White and blue, it is Americana and what that means to you! We want quilts of all types and all sizes. We will have some new guests and special presentations. Party Favors and Prizes. Our Proclamation by the Mayor. Our charity is Denise s Day, providing Cancer help for Havasu. Preview Party Tickets will be available soon. There will be patterns, or a much smaller quilt available soon. Of course we need volunteers especially an Advertising chair. JOIN US LET S HAVE SOME FUN! 7
AMERICANA BOF XII November 3 & 4, 2017 Form must be received by Registra on no later than 9/14/17; 3 entries only. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Mail to Havasu S tchers, PO Box 2875, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 OWNER: PRIORITY: (Circle one) Is this Entry #1, 2, or 3 PHONE: Title of Quilt/Item: Quilt Size: Maker: Quilted by: Design Source: (Circle one) Pa ern Book/Magazine Camp/Class Original TECHNIQUES USED: (Circle all that apply) Pieced, hand Pieced, machine Appliqued, hand Appliqued, machine Embroidered, hand Embroidered, machine Paper Pieced Is it FOR SALE? Tell us about this quilt: (Use the back if necessary) Every effort will be made to display items submi ed with loving care: Include this form and a color photo on paper (3x5 or 4x6 ) of the quilt/item. All quilts must have a sleeve. Re: h p://www.countrycrossroadsquilters.com/quilt_sleeve_instruc ons.pdf Maximum entries is 3. Deadline is 9/14/17. Quilt Pick up on Saturday, November 4 at 5:30 PM. Entry fee: Havasu S tcher is free, Non Member is $10. Commi ee Use Only: Quilt #: Category: Loca on: 8
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Quilt Show News Susan Black ATTENTION, ATTENTION WE NEED YOU RIGHT NOW for the AMERICANA QUILT SHOW on November 3 and 4, 2017 THE RACE IS ON FOR ME TO BEAT SHERRI S SHOW, SO COME ON AND HELP ME OUT! Areas we need help with RIGHT NOW for a VERY successful Quilt Show: 1. The Quilt Show Committee meets on the last Tuesday of every month at the Apex Building on McCulloch Blvd. (Gold and Green Building across from Maverick) from 3 PM to 5 PM. Please join us! 2. Every member sells two books of tickets, $20 each book, for a total of $40. 3. Volunteers to find venues for us to show the Opportunity Quilt, Stars of Glory Examples: Museum, Set Up in our Quilt Shops for a short time, Wine Tastings, Events during the year, and get the Opportunity Quilt there and back! 4. Volunteers for the meetings: A. Hand out the raffle tickets to the members. B. Keep track of them throughout the year we need to know who sold the most for their prize! 5. Volunteer for other Quilt Show Job Assignments: Please review the list on the following page and volunteer to help wherever you can. PLEASE NOTE: Denise s Day is the designated Charity for the 2017 Quilt Show. Thank you, Brenda Stanway, for donating a beautiful quilt for this raffle! 10
Quilt Show News We need volunteers! If you can help, please contact the Chairman, Susan Black. Susan Black Preview Party Chair Responsible for obtaining and selling tickets to the event Responsible for menu, decorations, food, setup and cleanup of the event, one night, can be as easy as a taco bar!! Start: 6 months prior to dinner Event Happens: Thursday Evening prior to show November 2, 2017. Previous Preview Party chair - June Trubia Documentation Provided Publicity Chair Responsible for layout of pamphlet and printing (1 double-side page), used during show Responsible for publishing event with local newspapers, radios, websites, etc. Responsible for the design and printing of flyers, posters, bookmarks to use in stores and share with other guilds bookmarks to travel with Opportunity Quilt. Start: Year ahead of time Event Happens: Before and during event Previous Chair Ginny Clausen Documentation provided Quilt Rack Setup and Take Down Getting equipment to the venue and setting up all the poles for the quilts. Pulling trailer, there will be a team of helpers, need the Chairman and the initial setup/marking of the floor. Quilt Layout Floor Presentation Responsible for assigning quilts to hanging space Responsible for hanging and takedown of quilts Start: 6 months prior to show Event Happens: Before and during event Previous Chair - Andy Walker Documentation Provided Lapel Pins/Labels Responsible for designing/ordering pins and quilt labels Responsible for selling pins and distribution of quilt labels Start: Ready to go with Opportunity Quilt for sale Event Happens: One year before show Previous Chair - Linda Visnaw Documentation Provided Door Prizes Responsible for revising existing list of donors, existing letter Responsible for mailing out requests Responsible for collecting gifts from show vendors (share with vendor basket) All gifts will be mailed to you, you will wrap to be given away at show Responsible for drawing every 30 minutes during show 11
Great news that we have filled the posi ons on the new Board HAVASU STITCHERS BOARD MEMBERS 2017-2018 PRESIDENT: FIRST VP: SECOND VP/MEMBERSHIP: TREASURER: SECRETARY: COMMUNITY OUTREACH: LIBRARY: NEWSLETTER: WEBSITE: PUBLICITY: WAYS & MEANS: HOSPITALITY: QUILT SHOW: QAL: PHOTOGRAPHER: VICTORIA FRANCES SUSAN SACCO MINDY HOIUM-JOAN WURSTER CATHY GEER DEANNA PEPE-CAROLYN VICTOR LINDA HIGUERA-MARY BETH PETERS BRENDA STANWAY DIANNE LOMAX KEVIN CABBAGE OPEN SUSAN BLACKLOUISE MOSER-GERI LARSON JUDY PEDERSON-CAROLYN WALTERS SUSAN BLACK-SHERI ASHFORD LINDA VISNAW FRANK LECATO 12
General Meeting Minutes A June 8, 2017 Call to Order 6:30pm by President Victoria Frances. Havasu Stitchers General Meeting Minutes June 8, 2017 Motion to approve minutes of May 4, 2017 general meeting by Kim Proulx; second by Dianne Lomax; motion carried. Solicitation of volunteers for 15-minute demos: President Victoria Frances requested that members volunteer to present 15 minute demonstrations at the monthly meetings. She is requesting three demonstrations per meeting. Interested members should see Sherri Ashford for the sign-up sheet. First Vice President (Education): In the absence of Vice President Susan Sacco, Sherri Ashford reported that three classes were available for sign up. A wallet class taught by Sherri Ashford on July 5; How to Quilt your Quilt class by Linda Visnaw on June 29; and Free Motion 101 on July 14, 21 and 28, by Shirley Johnson. Classes are $5 for members. Second Vice President (Membership): In the absence of Mindy Hoium, Cathy Geerreported that dues renewals now require members to go directly to the AQG website and renew directly on line. Local dues for $10 are still paid to Havasu Stitchers. Treasurer s Report Treasurer Cathy Geer reported a total cash available for use figure of $16,876.53. Community Outreach Linda Higuera reported that the next meeting would be June 20 at the Learning Center. The committee will have a nine-patch challenge. Ways & Means Susan Black reported that 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold this meeting. We had two winners with $35 each. Newsletter: Dianne Lomax requested that any articles for the newsletter get to her as early as possible so she can set up the newsletter. Hospitality: Judy Pedersen reported 49 members and 2 guests present. Sign-up to bring snacks to the July meeting were available. Quilt Show: Susan Black reported on activities of the Quilt Show committee and discussed the Preview Party on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Tickets are $10 and will be available for sale this evening. All members are asked to sell $40 in opportunity quilt tickets. Those members interested in serving on the white glove committee are asked to sign up with Judy Pedersen. Phyllis Barton requested old quilts for the bed turning presentation. A publicity chairman is still needed and Linda Higuera volunteered to serve in that position. Quilting at the Lake: Linda Caringella reported on the registrations for Quilting at the Lake to be held January 3-7, 2018. Photographer: President Victoria Frances introduced our official photographer, Frank Lecato. Christmas Dinner: Tickets for the Christmas Dinner to be held on December 7, 2017 at Shugrue s are now available for sale; cost is $12.50 for members. BREAK Missouri Star Quilt Company Retreat Show & Tell The Underground Railroad Quilt Presentation: Phyllis Barton (with the assistance of Gail Bengston) presented the story how quilts assisted those traveling south to north in the 1840 s via the Underground Railroad. Show And Tell Motion to Adjourn made by Ann Creek; second by Gail Bengston. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm. Respectfully submitted, Deanna A. Pepe, Co-Secretary 13
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