Eastern Polk Quilters Guild January 2018 Issue 205 Web Site: http://epqg.wordpress.com/ The next guild meeting is on January 15, 2018 Speaker: Phyllis Schrag Her topic, Modern Quilts from Ancient Mosaics is based upon her travels to the Mediterranean area where she discovered the similarities between ancient Greek floor tiles, wall frescoes, and marble designs comparing them to their American counterpart in quilts made in a similar design. Schrag is a retired Speech, English and Theater public school teacher who is a transplant to Iowa from South Dakota. She has been a quilter for over 40 years having learned the art of hand quilting from the Mennonite women in rural Southeastern, SD. Since that time, she has progressed from hand quilting to quilting on her domestic sewing machine, and then to a long-arm, and now is the owner and operator of a long-arm quilting business called Phabulous Machine Quilting. She specializes in t-shirt quilts and quilts made from wedding dresses, however, she will do custom quilting, as well as edge-to-edge designs. Currently, she is quilting out-of-her-head by creating designs that fit the quilt motif. Schrag says, I may go to computerized quilting motifs, but for right now, I enjoy the challenge and creativity of inventing my own quilting designs. Besides, Schrag says with a hearty laugh, by inventing my own designs, I believe I am warding off the curse of Alzheimer s Disease; with each quilt top, I am making new brain waves and problem solving to determine what quilting would best honor the quilt and the quilt maker. To see some of her quilts go to http://www.quiltsforsale.ca and look under her Phyllis Schrag in Quilter Section Board Meetings EASTERN POLK QUILTERS GUILD BOARD The EPQG Board Meetings are held on the 4th Monday, 6:00 pm, at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in classroom LC # 17. All members are welcome to attend. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Member at Large (2nd term) Member at Large (1st term) Program Chair Program Chair Elect Newsletter Editor Cindy Alcorn Tamara Burkhalter Carolyn Larson Sue Grant Cheryl Blue Sheri Olson Pam Nelson Laura Anspach Janet Rice 423-5939 (563)581-5868 745-7471 979-2735 490-5123 419-0735 289-2283 974-9685 223-4874 Page 1
President s Note Happy new year ladies! I don t know about all of you but this cold weather has me hibernating in my sewing room trying to get lots done. My hope is that you are all well and I will see you all at the next guild meeting. Cindy Alcorn ccmtm@msn.com 423-5939 Community Sew Day Saturday March 3rd Please join me Saturday, March 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for our Annual Community Sew Day. Come for the day or just a couple of hours, whatever works for your schedule. Bring your sewing machine, an extension cord, and supplies to sew-sewsew!!! As in the past, I will have quilt kits available. Each kit contains a pattern and fabric for a twin-size quilt top. And of course, you are more than welcome to bring a donation quilt of your own to work on. Either way, you will be responsible for providing the batting, backing and binding to finish the quilt. If you wish, you can work on creating scrappy blocks by sewing various size strips of fabric together. This is a project you can work on Saturday and then walk away from when you leave for the day. Lunch will be provided. Please bring a treat to share. The building has a pop vending machine or you can bring your own beverage. Everyone is welcome to join in the sewing. You do not need to be an EPQG Member to participate. Remember, this is a Community Day. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Community Sew Day, please contact Marsha Horner at 515.979.7218. Page 2
2017 RAFFLE QUILT Congratulations to Shirley Hunziker, who won this beautiful quilt! Secret Sisters, if you want to be involved in being a secret sister, fill out the form and turn it into Carolyn Larson at the beginning of the January meeting. Names will be drawn during that meeting and you ll be assigned your secret sister. Let the sharing begin! Page 3
Refreshment Volunteers January 2018 Sheri Olson Ruth McCoy Kathy Betzer Pat Meuler Carolyn Larson Please choose a month to bring refreshments on the sign-up sheet at the January meeting. Monthly Refreshments Refreshments this month will be provided by the members listed. The member whose name is first in the list each month is the coordinator for the refreshments that month. The refreshments can be as simple or as complicated as the volunteers decide. Please remember the responsibilities of the refreshment committee each month: 1) Supply the goodies. 2) Supply the paper and plastic utensils. 3) Clean up after. 4) Take garbage out. Dumpster is right outside the back door. It is important that each us remains committed to these responsibilities. Thanks!! Page 4
2018 Calendar of Events January 6 January 15 February 3 Saturday Sew, 9am, Lutheran Church of the Cross Guild Meeting, 7:00 pm, Speaker Phyllis Schrag Saturday Sew, 9am, Lutheran Church of the Cross Full Calendar will be coming in the February newsletter Mark your calendars: Newton Retreat Center April 5-7, 2018 Kalona Quilt Show and Sale 2018 We would like to invite you and your guild members to Kalona, IA for our Annual Kalona Quilt Show and Sale 2018! In the Heart of Iowa's Amish Country, it is a fun weekend getaway! Enjoy the Quilt Show, Museum, Fabric Shops and so much more. We would love to see you there! Kalona Quilt Show & Sale 2018 Thurs. April 26 "Evening Only" 5-8 pm Fri. April 27 9 am - 7 pm Sat. April 28 9 am - 5 pm LOCATED at 715 D. AVE. in the KALONA HISTORICAL MUSEUM 200 New and Antique Quilts on Display and for Sale Sponsored by the WOODIN WHEEL 319-656-2240 & the KALONA ANTIQUE CO. 319-656-4489 Email katie@woodinwheel.com or kac@kctc.net web site www.woodinwheel.com Page 5
EASTERN POLK QUILTERS GUILD MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION This entire membership registration form must be completed with information for only one member per form and turned in to the Treasurer. Make your check for $25.00 payable to Eastern Polk Quilters Guild. Staple the check to the upper left-hand corner of this form. THE INFORMATION BELOW (NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, EMAIL, BIRTHDATE) WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP BOOKLET, SO PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY. Name Address City State Zip Phone: Home Work Cell PRINT E-MAIL ADDRESS HERE Birthdate (month and day) Amount of payment ($25) Cash/Check# Date of payment The Eastern Polk Quilters Guild depends on your participation to help make sure that our guild runs smoothly. Please check areas in which you are able to help. Anything Refreshment needs Programs/workshops Hold & fold for speakers Quilting donation quilts Binding donation quilts Retreat organization (if you are willing to be called on to bring refreshments) (if you are willing to do programs or workshops) (If you are willing to hold and/or fold quilts for the speakers) (if you are willing to quilt donation quilts for other members who may not quilt) (If you are willing to bind donation quilts for other members) (If you are willing to take on the responsibility for one or more retreats) The Guild would like to organize some presentations or workshops given by members. Please list any skills that you would be willing to present to others. Skills: Would you be willing to serve on the Board in the future? Vice President Secretary Treasurer Member At Large Program Chair-Elect Newsletter Editor To be included in the membership booklet, this form and payment must be turned in no later than February 28. Dues are $25.00 per year. Renewals may be turned in at the January or February meetings or mailed to: Eastern Polk Quilters Guild, PO Box 491, Altoona, IA 50009. Membership cards will be handed out at the meetings. New membership booklets will be available at the March meeting. MEMBERSHIP BOOKLETS WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT, SO BE SURE TO PICK THEM UP. Page 6
SECRET SISTER FACT SHEET FOR 2018 Commitment of 6 Gifts for the Year Name: Address: Phone #: Birthday: Anniversary: Children: Grandchildren: Names & Ages: Pets: Dog(s): Cat(s): Other: Favorite Food: Favorite Fabric Colors: Favorite Quilt Patterns or Blocks: What I like best about quilting is: What I like least about quilting is: Quilt magazines currently subscribed to: Collections: Other Information: I like to: Piece Quilt Tops REMEMBER.BEING A SECRET SISTER IS TO GIVE SPECIAL GIFT ITEMS TO YOUR Hand Quilt SISTER. IT CAN BE A CARD FOR HER Machine Quilt Hand Appliqué New Techniques Traditional Techniques BIRTHDAY, PET TREATS OR SOMETHING YOU VE MADE. IT IS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS! ALL SISTERS WILL BE REVEALED AT THE DECEMBER MEETING. Until then ---- shhhh! IT S A SECRET THIS IS FOR FUN-NOT A MONETARY COMPETITION. SUGGESTED AMOUNT OF EACH ITEM IS $5.00 TO $10.00. December gift $25 Page 7
fabrics, patterns, books, notions, gifts, lots of shop samples, fun and interesting demos and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Just 15 miles west of Des Moines where US Highways 169 and 6 intersect. Visit our new website for a map and to learn all about us. Be sure to check out the events calendar! adelquilting.com The little quilt shop on the prairie, 909 Prairie Street in Adel IA 50003 Phone: 515-993-1170 Follow us: adelquilting.blogspot.com Mon-Sat, 9-5 Volunteer Needed Do you know someone who is ill, grieving, or needs encouragement? We need a volunteer to take on this responsibility. That person will see that our members and their families in need hear from us and know that they have our loving thoughts and prayers. February 3rd is the next Saturday Sew Saturday Sews are scheduled the first Saturday of the month. Starting at 9 am, it is a day to get together and work on a project of your choice. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a member of the guild to attend. Bring your lunch and join us for a great time. If you need more information about our Saturday Sew Days, please contact Cheryl Blue at 490-5123 or Sheri Olson at 419-0735. Page 8
www.crazyredheadquilting.com Laura Jochems 641-787-9122 814 1st Ave. E. Hours Newton, IA 50208 Tues. Fri.: 10:00am-5:00pm ljochems@yahoo.com Sat.: 10:00am - 3:00pm Authorized Brother Dealer * Floriani Dealer 110 East Main Street * Manchester, IA 52057 Let us bring out the quiltmaker in you! Mon-Fri 9-5 Kathy Wilgenbusch Thurs. 9-6 563-927-8017 Sat. 9-4 www.thequiltmakershoppe.com BERNINA Sewing Center 325 5 th Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 515.255.1010 IowaQuiltBlock.com Store Hours: Mon Sat 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Sunday 1 4 p.m. Page 9
Eastern Polk Quilters Guild P. O. Box 491 Altoona, IA 50009 FIRST CLASS Moved? Incorrect address or phone? Please email changes to Janet Rice at jmrwdm@aol.com or call 515-223-4874. Meeting Agenda January 15, 7:00 pm Welcome Announcements Birthdays Speaker Show and Tell Donation Quilts Lutheran Church of the Cross 1701 8th Street SW Altoona IA Bring a friend! Page 10