Volume 1, Issue 3 January 1st, 2015 P i e c e f u l Q u i l t e r s Q u i l t G u i l d I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e : Birthdays 4 Block Challenge 3 Block of the Month 6 Christmas Party 4 Community Service 5 Cookie Exchange 4 Guild Meeting Dates 1 Membership News 5 New Member 5 President s Message 1 Program News 2 Recipe 8 Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holiday. What a wonderful Christmas party we had. There was a generous amount of food, presents and fellowship. Looking back on 2014, Pieceful Quilters had an eventful year. We participated in the library quilt show, Hardin County Fair, and Ames Plantation. Our pride and joy was our second annual quilt show "Quilting on the River" at the Savannah Fairgrounds. It was awesome. Also, we had a total of 10 new quilt members. Let's not forget the many quilts and pillows donated to Carl Perkins. What an amazing group of quilters we have! Thank you! I'm sure 2015 will also be eventful and the guild will continue to grow. Sneak Peek 5 Sunshine 5 Thanksgiving 1 Tip of the Month 7 Upcoming events 3 Upcoming Quilt Shows 7 F u t u r e G u i l d M e e t i n g D a t e s Month Business Work/Potluck January 5 12 February 2 9 March 2 16 April 6 20 May 4 18 June 1 15 1
P a g e 2 P a t c h w o r k N e w s 2 0 1 4 C h r i s t m a s P a r a d e 10:00 2:00 M e e t i n g s 1st Monday Business 3rd Monday Work & Potluck L o c a t i o n Hardin County Library Savannah, TN Welch Room Charity quilts in 2015, I will no longer be able to quilt charity quilts for free. If you have one of your own quilts to be quilted I can also quilt a charity quilt for you at a reduced rate. The batting is still free, compliments of the guild. Thanks! Johnni Schell O f f i c e r s President Kris Sutherlen (731) 453-5860 Vice Pres. Tammy Gray (731) 926-3112 Sec/Tres Sandy Schultheiss (731) 412-8568 Historian Jan Huddelson Sunshine Coordinator Susie Farnan E-mail piecefulquiltersguild@yahoo.com Website www. piecefulquiltersguild.com Quilt Show Website www.tennriverquiltshow.com This year we are planning some wonderful demonstrations. At our second meeting in January, on the 12th, Mary Williford will be demonstrating how to make her fabulous pincushions that sold so well at Ames On February 9th Cindy will demonstrate how to make a strip quilt. And on March 16th, Mary will be demonstrating how to make her beautiful table runners. 2
P a g e 3 In January we will be starting our Log Cabin block challenge. The blocks can be any size between 6 1/2 and 12 1/2 inches unfinished. Each block must include the color they drew. The quilt must consist of at least 8 blocks. Quilt must be quilted by the quilter and not a third party. The quilts must be finished by August 17th to be judged by an impartial quilter. A small prize will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with a Best in Show prize and ribbon. Quilts will be judged on originality and use of correct color Patterns, for both the Log Cabin and Christmas in July block challenges, will be available at the January 5th business meeting. If you need a copy mailed to you send a SASE to Tammy Gray or provide one at the Jan 5th meeting. Any questions call Tammy Gray at 926-3112. If you want to participate and need a color let me know. Also in January we will be starting the Santa Claus Sunbonnet Sue Christmas in July block challenge. Each participant will make an individual quilt and also participate in a group quilt (not required) The blocks will be 14 1/2 square unfinished and must include the Santa Claus Sunbonnet Sue. The group quilt shall be wall hanging size but the design is up to the group. The group quilts will be displayed at the 2015 Tennessee River Quilt Show. The groups will be led by: Donna Hall Jan Huddelson Mary Williford Participants will be assigned to their group buy the Program Coordinator. 3
V o l u m e 1, I s s u e 3 Page 4 Upcoming Events January 5th 10:00 a.m. Business Meeting Hardin County Library The cookie exchange was a great success. There was a delicious variety of cookies. It was the best exchange was have had so far. We missed those who could not make it. For those who did not attend and would like a Cookiebook, they can be purchased for $2.00 with half of proceeds going to the guild. January 5th 11:30 a.m. Beginner s quilt class Hardin County Library January 12th 10:00 a.m. Demonstration and potluck Hardin County Library Christmas Party 4
V o l u m e 1, I s s u e 3 P a g e 5 January Birthday Wishes Happy Birthday!!!! Total Paid Members: 27 Business Meeting 12/01/14 Members Present: 20 Visitors: 0 Treasure Chest Winner: Johnni Christmas Party 12/15/14 Members Present: 23 Visitors: 0 Door Prize Winner: Lori Hovey and Jean Randall New Members: 1 Kelly Alcott Just a reminder we are still looking for quilts for Carl Perkins. Right now they have plenty of quilts for the little kids so they have requested bigger quilts for the older kids. Quilts in sizes 48 x 60 and up will be greatly appreciated. S u n s h i n e Welcome our New Member Please welcome our newest member Kelly Alcott. Her address is : 355 Riva Ridge Lane Savannah, TN 38372 (731) 607-5418 kellybig-eyes@hotmail.com 5
V o l u m e 1, I s s u e 3 Page 6 The origin of the log cabin quilt pattern is difficult to pin down as it appears to have a very long history. A basic explanation of the pattern is that the center piece is usually a square. The quilter then takes strips of cloth and starts placing them around the sides in a sequence. Depending on the effect desired, light and dark colors are alternated. The quilt colors can be carefully planned out or added randomly as scraps became available. Some folklore meanings to the log cabin quilt relate to the center piece and how the quilt block is pieced together. The center piece was traditionally a red square and was believed to stand for the hearth of the house, as told by the quilters to others in the late 1800s. The strips of material surrounding the center square alternate light and dark sides representing the sunny side of a house and the side in the shade You will need one Red 2-1/2" square AND and five LIGHT value fabrics of your choice, cut in 1-1/2" widths, plus five DARK value fabrics, cut in the same widths One of the more popular named log cabin designs was the Barn Raising, which alternates light and dark material in a diagonal pattern. Other common patterns are the Court House Steps and Sunshine and Shadows. Traditionally, the center piece is a square, but almost any geometric shape can be used. Strip Piecing a Log Cabin Quilt From your "chimney " fabric, the color your center block will be, cut a strip 2 1/2" wide by the width of the fabric. Measure off at 2 1/2" increments, and with your rotary cutter, cut as many center squares as you will need for your quilt.( This may take more than one 2 1/2" strip!) Next, sew on a strip of your first dark fabric. Mark and then cut this in 2 1/2" increments as shown... Pivot your center square/first dark combo so that the dark piece is on the top. Sew on a strip of the first dark on the right side, butting up each block to the next as you go, just leaving a tiny space between them so you can cut them apart. Continue until all center squares are done. Cut these apart as shown. Check to make sure you are nice and square... Pivot this one turn to the left, then sew on the next strip, which will be your first light fabric. Repeat the previous step... Continue in this manner, turning one turn to the left, adding the next strip, cutting apart and checking squareness, until all five rows have been added to your block!! Pattern Source www.quilterscache.com 6
V o l u m e 1, I s s u e 3 How Many Squares in a Yard?! Did you ever wonder how many squares of a given size you could get from ONE YARD of fabric? The chart below will help you find out! A yard can go farther than you think it can! Page 7 Yardage for Mitered Borders Chart! Mitered borders can take more yardage than regular blunt end borders due to the excess you need at the corner to form the miters. Use this chart to help you Guideline for figuring number of pieces in a yard of fabric. (curved or unusual shaped pieces require more fabric) Size of Square Pieces in 36" Fabric Pieces in 45" Fabric 3" 144* 180 4" 81* 99 5" 49 63 6" 36* 42 7" 25 30 8" 16 25 9" 16* 20 10" 9 12 11" 9 12 12" 9* 12 13" 4 6 14" 4 6 15" 4 4 16" 4 4 17" 4 4 18" 4* 4 *Use of selvage: allows for no waste Quilt Size (including border) Yardage for Mitered Borders Up thru 7" using 36" or 45" fabric 41"x 25" 1-1/4 Yd. 8" thru 10" using 45" fabric 1-1/4 Yd. 11" thru 16" using 36" fabric 17" thru 21" using 45" fabric 2 Yd. 2 Yd 66"x 43" 2-1/2 2-1/2 3-1/4 3-1/4 60"x 60" 1-3/4 1-3/4 3-1/2 3-1/2 78"x 56" 2-1/2 2-1/2 3-3/4 3-3/4 87"x 54" 2-1/2 2-1/2 4 4 87"x 63" 2-1/2 2-1/2 4-1/4 4-1/4 87"x 78" 2-1/2 2-1/2 4-3/4 4-3/4 92"x 84" 2-3/4 2-3/4 5 4 100"x 92" 2 3 5-1/2 5-1/2 105"x 76" 3 3 5-1/4 5-1/4 114"x 82" 3-1/2 3-1/2 5-1/2 5-1/2 114"x 98" 3-1/2 3-1/2 6 6 119"x 104" 3-1/2 3-1/2 6-1/4 6-1/4 119"x 120" 3-1/2 3-1/2 6-3/4 6-3/4 All measurements are without seams. Add 1/4" seam allowance when cutting borders No quilt shows til March. 7
V o l u m e 1 I s s u e 3 Page 8 WE RE ON THE WEB WWW.PIECEFULQUILTERSGUILD.COM Pieceful Quilters Quilt Guild We are a quilt guild for beginning and experienced quilters and quilt lovers who wish to promote an interest in the art of quilting, companionship among fellow quilters and to present an opportunity for increasing knowledge of and appreciation for the art of quilting, both for our members and the public. Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice 3/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk 1 package (9 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken, thawed Directions In a large saucepan, saute the onion, carrot, celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, rice, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken; heat through. Yield: 5 servings Recipe Source: Taste of Home 8