THE POSTAGE STAMP Country Roads Quilt Guild http://countryroadsquiltguild.org October 2014 Tracy's Scraps Mountaineer Week is fast approaching so gather your quilted items. Please consider putting them in the Quilt Show. And if you have some free time, think about volunteering at the show. There is a work schedule on our guild web page at: http://countryroadsquiltguild.org/qsworkschedule.html Hope everyone enjoyed the September meeting and the Sit N Stitch project! Thanks to Christine for teaching! I look forward to seeing you all at the October meeting. Next Meeting: Oct 9 Location: Harner Chapel UMC Time: 6:30 pm Program: Demo Rotation Hostesses: Linda R, Ruth Ann R, & Donna F Novelty: Donna F Hope to see you there! Mountaineer Week Quilt Show At the WVU Mountainlair October 24 26, 2014 Friday, Oct 24 noon 8pm Saturday, Oct 25 11am 8pm Sunday, Oct 26 11am 4pm Registration form: http://countryroadsquiltguild.org/form2page.pdf Mountaineer Week info from WVU: http://mountaineerweek.wvu.edu/ October Birthdays 7 Linda G 11 Carolyn G 26 Linda F 27 Sue M 28 Hope C
September 2014 Meeting Minutes The meeting was opened by President Tracy E. No guests were present. A motion was made by Terry C and seconded by Monica M to accept the July minutes which were not in the newsletter. The minutes for August were accepted. A motion was then made by Christine S and seconded by Thomasene E. The Treasurer s report for August was also accepted. A motion was made by Christine Sand seconded by Thomasene E. The application for tax status has been sent in and cashed. We assume that it is being processed. The Opportunity Quilt was shown to the group. It was quilted by Christine S and Leona W. They quilted it with footballs and helmets and also had enough of the squares to make two pillow shams. Linda F brought in a sign up sheet for Mountaineer Week quilt show, October 24 to 26. Terry C wanted to remind everyone to register for the Ricky Timms show before April 2015. Meeting adjourned. Show and tell and the September program followed. September 2014 Treasurer s Report by Lesley Beginning Balance $2,245.87 Income: interest 9/9 $0.09 dues $15.00 monthly mini/tags August $40.00 monthly mini/tags June $21.25 Total Income $76.34 Expenses: Linda F newsletter supplies $71.46 Terry C website $23.82 Postmaster IRS mailing $4.27 Carol S opportunity quilt binding $20.00 Franny K Tims Expenses $303.00 IRS non profit application $400.00 Total Expenses $822.55 Total Income $76.34 Total Expenses $822.55 New Balance $1,499.66
Member Activities Lu Ann B attended the Wisconsin Quilt Expo in Madison, WI September 4 6 with her sister in law Ginnie. Lu Ann took 6 classes, including two hands on workshops: Colorful Leaves with Laura Wasilowski and Six Pointed Stars with Judy Hasheider. Upcoming Shows 1. Springs Folk Festival: Oct 3 4; Hours 9 am 5 pm both days; Admission: $5; Springs, PA; www.springspa.org 2. Mon Valley Quilt Show Quilts for all Seasons: Oct. 3 4; Hours: 9 am 5 pm both days; Admission: $5; Location: Perryopolis Bible Baptist Church Rec. Center, Perryopolis, PA 3. Streetsboro Quilt Guild Show: Oct 3 4; Hours: Fri 10 am 6 pm, Sat 10 am 4 pm; Admission: $5; Streetsboro, OH; www.streetsboroquiltguild.com 4. Flying Geese Quilt Guild Show The 200th Anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner: Oct 4 5; Hours: Sat 10 am 5 pm, Sun 11 am 4:30 pm; Admission: $7; Fallston, MD; www.fgqg.com 5. Old Church Gallery Quilt Guild Show: Oct. 4 5; Hours: Thurs & Fri 10 am 6 pm, Sat 10 am 5:30 pm; Admission: $10; Fredericksburg, VA; www.sewingexpo.com 6. New Brighton Annual Quilt Show Autumn In The Park: Oct. 24 26; Hours: Fri & Sat 10 am 5 pm, Sun 11 am 4 pm; Admission: $7 ; New Brighton, PA; www.bvpiecemakers.com
Mountaineer Week Quilt Show Registration Form Fill out this form & the Display Tag. Categories: Large Quilts: Perimeter 270" or larger, Small Quilts: Perimeter less than 270", Other: Purses, Pillows, Dolls, Clothing, etc. Please bring this section to pick up your quilt. Quilts must be picked up at the Quilt Show, promptly at 4:00 pm on Sunday. cut here Keep this section Phone(s) Address: Replacement Value OR Appraised Value (Check ONE) $ Width: Length: Quilt Colors: COMMITTEE INSURANCE QUILT # (to be filled in by committee) Phone(s) Address: Maker (other than exhibitor): Quilter (other than exhibitor): Title of Entry/Pattern: Replacement Value OR Appraised Value (Check ONE) $ Width: Length: Quilt Colors: Is this item FOR SALE? YES NO If so, what phone # should we give prospective buyers? ATTACH
Mountaineer Week Quilt Show City: State: Maker(s) (other than exhibitor): Quilter(s) (other than exhibitor): Title of Entry and/or Pattern: Width: Length: Technique (pieced, applique, mixed media, etc.): Original Design/Pattern by: Description/Comments: Is this item FOR SALE? YES NO This will be your Display Tag. Please pin to the front bottom right corner of your item, along with the Registration form above. Thank you!