Thursday, February 10, 2005 at the Log Cabin, 50 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park.

The library opens at 6:30 pm and the meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

Please bring:

·         6 ½” Fabric for the Square Draw - Green fabric. 

·         Pen and paper to take notes.

·         Loonies for the raffles.

·         Quilted Items for Show & Tell.  Get some Quibbits for draws!

·         Completed Block of the Month for display.

·         If you are going to the Retreat, bring balance of Retreat Fee ($100).

 

Lotusland Designs for February!

 

This should be a great time, seeing all the work that Aie Rossman does with her appliqué.  Originally from Burmise, Aie incorporates her colorful origins in her work.  She will be giving a trunk show and small talk at the February meeting.  Her workshop is Friday evening and Saturday and we do have one spot available if anyone is interested.  Check out her website: http://www.lotuslands.ab.ca/

 

~Faye Steinbach

 

2004/2005 Guild Meeting Sneak Peeks:
March - Flower folding, 3D flowers.
April - English paper piecing by Ardelle from "Quilting From the Heart"
May - Special guest speaker: Martha Cole
June - Year End Party!

 

 

February 11 & 12 - Lotusland Designs Workshop http://www.lotuslands.ab.ca/ What: Applique (Hand or Machine TBA) Where: Ottewell Art Barn (590 Broadmoor Blvd) When: Friday Feb 11, 6:30 - 9pm & Saturday Feb 12, 10am-4pm. Cost: $45 (supply list available ASAP)

 

 

May 13 & 14 - Martha Cole Flowered Fantasies Workshop What: Using actual flowers and/or photographs, mottled fabrics, paints, colored pencils, free-motion appliqué and quilting techniques, participants will translate that beauty into realistic fabric images. This is primarily a workshop that focuses on the steps of the creative process and leads the participants through them. Where: Ottewell Art Barn (590 Broadmoor Blvd) When: 10am - 4pm (Friday & Saturday) Cost: $90

Date to be advised - Sheer Illusions Workshop by Denise Hoag What: Fun and easy (cheating) applique come to life with thread sketching techniques as you sandwich all of your favorite treasures under a layer of silk, organza or tulle. Look for class sample at the guild meeting. Where: TBA When: TBA Cost: $65 (Two day class, bring a bag lunch) Deadline for registration: Guild Meeting. Maximum 15.

 

QDO Day (UFO day)

March 12, 2005 at 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sherwood Park Chamber of Commerce

Cost is $10.00

 

Mark your calendar and plan to go to the next Quilter's Day Out.  If you made a New Year's resolution to finish all of your UFO's, here is a day out!  Just think:  No phones, no housework, no interruptions, just good company and quilting all day long. 

 

Thanks,

Sheena Schultz sewpowerfull@telusplanet.net

 

 

Future Dates for Q-DOs: April 16 - Festival Place - "Get Ready for the Quilt Show" theme. Also, the Block of the Month committee will be available to help out if you are having problems assembling your monthly blocks.

 

If anyone has a small electric coffee urn kicking around that they would like to get rid of, the Guild could sure use it for water for tea.  Much appreciated!

 

Maureen Martell

cmartell@telusplanet.net

 

Sherwood Park Quilter’s Retreat Update

 

The Sherwood Park Quilters retreat will be held March 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th at Camp Health, Hope and Happiness (aka Camp He Ho Ha).   More information on Camp He Ho Ha can be found at website www.camphehoha.com.  They also have a pool!!

 

To keep the costs of the retreat down we need 40 participants.  We still have spots left for those who have not had a chance to register yet.  Non-members are also accepted, so please ask your quilting friends and family members to come along too!

 

The cost of the retreat is $130 (including $30 deposit).  Deadline for the balance of $100 is due on February 10^th (Guild night).  This fee provides participants with two breakfasts, two lunches and two supper meals. Accommodation has been set for double occupancy; bed linen is provided, however, please bring your own towels and toiletries. Our meeting area will be at the Recreation Hall.  Please bring your own refreshments and snacks to share. 

 

The retreat committee is busy planning some very fun events. This is an opportunity to learn and gain new quilting techniques from each other and, most importantly, create new quilting buddies and friendships.  Come and share and laugh with us.

 

For any retreat information, please contact one of the committee members please contact using the contact information from the membership list or come see us at the regular Guild meeting.

 

Happy February birthday to:  

Lorna Ball, Ermeline Ferrence, Carol Larose, Maureen Towns

As was announced in the last newsletter and at the last meeting, the Quilt Show Committee has resigned due to unforeseen circumstances but will continue with the Show Raffle. After a call for volunteers, Carol Larose came forward to lead this event.

Helen Evjen, Jackie Towndrow, Shirley Elliott, Doris Liebrecht, Jo McAuley and the Block of the Month Coordinators - Paule Mihill, Nancy McGowan, Diann Podluubny, Cheryl Schewe and Jaye MacFadyen have also volunteered to work on the Committee.

 

For more information or if you would also like to volunteer to help out, please contact Carol Larose using her contact information from the membership list. 

 

From the Library…

Here is a list of some of the new books the library has bought since last fall.  A complete list of all library books can be found on the guild website www.geocities.com/cabin_quilters, or a printed list is available at the membership table.

 

• Home for the Holidays by Lynda Milligan and Nancy Smith
• Fast Fun & Easy Fabric Boxes  by Linda Johansen
• Divide & Conquer by Lynda Milligan and Nancy Smith
• Machine Quilting Made Easy  by Maurine Noble
• Super Simple Fat Quarter Quilts  by Lynda Milligan and Nancy Smith
• Creating Scrapbook Quilts by Ami Simms
• Phenomenal Fat Quarter Quilts by M'Liss Rae Hawley
• Easy Stash Quilts by Carol Doak
• Lickety Split Quilts by Laurie Bevan
• More Reversible Quilts by Sharon Pederson

 

Book Review:

 

Fast Fun & Easy Fabric Boxes

Make a fabric box tonight and give it away tomorrow! Linda Johansen takes her popular fabric bowl technique a step further with fabric boxes, and you will not believe how fast, fun, and easy they are to make.

• 13 beautiful projects for Square Boxes, To-Go Boxes, Treasure Chests, Recipe Boxes and more, all with lids included.
• 8 basic box designs offer unlimited options for creating your own variations.
• Each box is unique-choose theme fabrics, hand-dyes, or whatever catches your eye, and embellish to suit your style.
• Make your own quick gifts or gift boxes

 

P.S.  There will be a sample at the library table (time permitting)

Sherwood Park Quilt Guild – The Log Cabin Meeting Minutes

Thursday, January 13, 2005

Sherwood Park Community Hall

Sherwood Park, Alberta

 

The regular meeting of the Sherwood Park Quilt Guild was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by President Jo McAuley. Attendance: 59 (new members Elaine Xenos and Phylis Clow and one guest). Stats provided by Shirley Millar.

 

• Faye Steinbach introduced Lori from Lori’s Country Cottage to speak on how to prepare quilts for machine quilting and presented her with a Guild water bottle at the end of the session. Mary Schaap won Lori’s draw.
• Joan Sabadash moved the December 9, 2004 minutes be adopted. Nancy McGowan seconded the motion.

Announcements – Jo McAuley

• The Quilt Show Committee has resigned due to unforeseen circumstances but will continue with the Raffle. After a call for volunteers, Carol Larose came forward. Helen Evjen, Jackie Towndrow, Shirley Elliott, Doris Liebrecht, Jo McAuley and the Block of the Month Coordinators - Paule Mihill, Nancy McGowan, Diann Podlubny, Cheryl Schewe and Jaye MacFadyen have also volunteered to work on the Committee.
• A reminder to please put away your chairs and tables, including those tables used for show and tell items and other projects as there is no specific committee to do so.
• Mystery Quilt Committee  - Cheryl Schewe
  • We are now at the half way point
  • Jo McAuley won the draw
• Program Committee – Faye Steinbach
  • Aie Rossman Workshop on February 13/14 – three spots left (now only 1 spot)
    • Pick up patterns tonight ($13.50)
  • Martha Cole Workshop on May 13/14 – few spots left
• Raffle Ticket Committee – Faye Steinbach
  • Half the proceeds will go to Compassion House and half to the Guild
  • To clarify, there are three prizes
  • Members are encouraged to take at least two books of tickets
• New Format – Jo McAuley
  • Committee members were set up at tables around outside of room to provide information on what their Committee does and answer questions (this meeting only). The prize for the best sign was won by The Door Prize/Raffle Committee. Prize was donated and presented by Cheryl Schewe.
    • There are 95 members in the Guild and half sit on Committees
  • Show and Tell tables set up down centre of room. There will be more time allotted for Show and Tell
• Retreat – Shirley Elliott
  • Money must be paid by the next meeting
• Show and Tell
  • Inspirational array of work presented
  • Catherine Farmer won the quibbet draw
• Raffle and Door Prize Draw
  • Baskets – Susara Smuts, Vicki Konkolus
  • Squares – Mitzi Okura
  • Door Prize – Joyce Walters
• Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. The next meeting will be held February 10, 2005.

 

 

Remember to visit the Sherwood Park Quilt Guild Website at: www.geocities.com/cabin_quilters

Please e-mail newsletter items to the Newsletter Editor, Doris Liebrecht at liebrechtd@inac.gc.ca  Newsletter deadline is the third Friday of each month.