2015 Officers & Board Members 10 Community Service/Drop-in & Sew 3, 4, 5 Guild Meeting Dates 2

Programs and Workshops 1 Cookbook 5 Home Workshop 3

Affiliates 7, 9 Editor’s Message 10 Patchwork Star 6

Anniversaries 7 Events 11 President’s Message 2

Birthdays 7 Financial Information 8 Quilt Show 5

Board Mtg Minutes online General Meeting Minutes online Share & Care 7

The Pine Needle Press Volume 32 Issue 2 Pine Tree Quilt Guild February 2015 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A newsletter of the Pine Tree Quilt Guild of Nevada County, having taken root in the fabric of the Grass Valley community since 1984. Published monthly except August.

11255 Banner Mine Way, Nevada City 95959 www.PineTreeQuiltGuild.com

Upcoming programs:

February 3 – Pat Fryer, PTQG member and owner/creator of villarosadesign.com – no workshop scheduled

March 3 – Guild Mixer and Challenge “Time” – no workshop scheduled

April 7 - Kevin Kosbab will present, “Applique Isn’t a Four Letter Word”. Workshop will be held next day, April 8th.

Kathleen Stanley is taking signups for the workshops. Cost is only $25 per member, $35 nonmembers if space is available; contact Kathleen at 346-1415 or kathleens@nccn.net. Scholarships are available, please contact me.

Ladies and gentlemen: Our February program is Pat Fryer. She is one of our own! We love it when talented members of our guild speak at meetings. It’s a chance learn more about them and to realize the talent we have in our very own guild. I love the title of her trunk show: Fast, Fun, and Done—Small but mighty quilt patterns.

Pat will show more than 60 quilts and share some of the ways quilters are using the patterns for play and give-away. She will have all of the patterns for sale, and some fun fabric kits as well-to replace the fabric you will use up sewing with her fast and fun patterns. Go to her website: Villarosadesigns.com to get an idea of what you will be seeing AND be able to buy.

Remember the date, February 3rd, 6:30 PM at Grass Valley Charter School on South Auburn in Grass Valley. Come early, and don’t forget your checkbook! There is NO workshop the following day.

Thanks……Heidi Emmett

Tables of Contents

General Meeting Grass Valley Charter School 1st Tuesday at 6:30pm 3rdS. Auburn, Grass Valley

Speaker Workshop Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV Wednesday after General Mtg nonePTQG Board Meeting Eskaton Village, 49er Room, GV 2nd Thursday, at 6:30pm 12thNewsletter Deadline sierrasue@me.com 5pm Saturday after Board Mtg 14thJunior Quilters Salvation Army, Alta St. GV 2nd Saturday at 10:30 am 14thCommunity Service Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV 3rd Thursday, 9:30 am 4th & 19th Drop-In ‘n Quilt Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV 3rd Thursday, 9:30 am 19thHome Workshop Seventh Day Adventist Church, GV 3rd Thursday, 9:30 am 19thQuilt Show Committee Eskaton Village, 49er Room, GV 3rd Tuesday, 6:30PM 17th

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Meeting Location Day of the Month & Time February Guild Meeting Dates February 2015

Greetings Guild Members. I thought you might enjoy this news about quilting.

For a while I suspected that quilting had some special mental health benefits. In my relatively short time quilting (13 years so far), I had not personally observed any cases of dementia in quilters despite the advanced age of many of them.

This past year, my theory was given some scientific backing. As reported on NPR in May, researchers at the Park Aging Mind Laboratory (University of Texas in Dallas) looked at the effects of different enjoyable and enriching activities on memory. Compared with doing brain games or engaging in social events, the best activities for improving mental function were learning digital photography and QUILTING!

According to neuroscientist and lead author of the study, Denise Park, learning to make quilts is a mentally challenging task that is both demanding and complex. Scott Kaufman, a neuropsychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, also pointed out that while brain games help short term memory, challenging tasks like quilting improve entire brain networks. In particular, I can attest to the mental gymnastics required by Sandra Bruce's class, Material Matrix. (Sandra coincidentally brought this news item to my attention.)

I find this news very encouraging, all the more reason to take quilting classes to exercise the brain and stay mentally healthy! If you want to know more about this research, go to the Park Aging Mind Laboratory's website: agingmind.utdallas.edu/research .

On a slightly different but related note: to help friends keep their minds sharp, introduce a friend to quilting by bringing her (or him) to our New Member Event at our March 3rd meeting. Let them know that no quilting experience is necessary and in fact, joining the guild is a great way to learn how to quilt. Let's share the bounty!

And don't forget our mind enhancing opportunity with Pat Fryer's presentation, "Small But Mighty Quilt Patterns," at our February 3rd meeting. See you there!

Kate Grant

February President’s Message

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HOME  WORKSHOP

     We are planning some new and exciting classes for 2015 and look forward to you signing up for these.      To start the year INA GIBSON will be teaching her TRIAD  CRYSTAL quilt

class.  This class filled up very quickly with enough members signed up to warrant a second class, so INA will repeat this class in APRIL\MAY.     Eleanor is planning a special workshop in March that many of you have asked for. We will share the details and have sign-ups at the February guild meeting.       If you haven't taken a Home Workshop, think about joining us. This is a FREE Workshop, taught by a member for members. Its held the 3rd. Thursday of each month from 9:30- 2:30 at the SDA Church.       We always welcome your input. If you have a favorite pattern or technique you could share ..think about teaching a class.                       Any questions, contact one of us. Until Then.........Keep on Quilting!

                                                                                Betty and Eleanor SIGN-UP at the Guild meeting to get your SUPPLY LIST. Any questions contact Betty Maddox or Eleanor Sagely,

                                                                                      Contact: Betty at cbmaddox50@ att.net  Eleanor: quiltbug6@yahoo.com

Community Services and Drop In and Sew

Community Service and Drop In and Sew resumed on Thursday, January 15, 2015, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Osborne Road, Grass Valley. Based on previous years’ needs, we have established a goal of 500 quilts and 250 pillowcases for 2015. The bulk of the quilts we distribute are baby, toddler, and lap throws; larger quilts are needed for the Foster Youth project and individuals and families that lose their homes to fire or face other life altering acts. Although most of the quilts are distributed in December, quilts are given out year round in response to community need. Please contact me if you know of someone who needs a quilt. Want to help but cannot attend CS Thursday or a Guild meeting? Please call or email me.

New in 2015 . . .

Monthly Quilt Kits – each month a different kit, made by Kathy Biggi, will be offered. Disappearing Nine Patch kits are available in January. Many were checked out at the January

guild meeting, the remaining few will be available at CS Thursday, the 15th. Kits will include the pieces for the top, the back, and binding. You may do only the top but ask that you return all of the “parts”. If you would like to quilt the quilt, we will provide batting. To help us know how many kits we have out, a sign out process is being implemented. We asks that they be returned within three months. Walker bag and pillow case kits, easy 15-20 minute projects, are also available. The February quilt kits feature Villa Rosa Designs by Pat Fryer.

Community Service Drawings begin in February . . . Each time you volunteer, donate, help CS you will receive a red ticket. Keep your ticket for the drawing at the next regular guild meeting.

March Mixer – everyone donating a half yard or more will receive a ticket for a special drawing.

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Community Service …. continued

Current Projects – three projects we need help with: Foster Youth – seven or eight quilts for high school graduates. We would like to include a pillow case with each quilt (pattern directions below) and present the two items in a tote bag. Sign up for one, two, or all items. Need by end of April. CoRR - two baby and two toddler quilts for children of the clients going through recovery. These quilts will be kept at CORR for use as needed. Need as soon as possible. RSVP – lap quilts for homebound seniors, one of our efforts to increase outreach. Need by November. If you donate an item for one of these projects, please note this on your contribution.

Apprentices Needed – I often hear from members how important CS is, that it is the heart of the Guild. To continue this work, we need your help. What can you do? Work with Kathy to make kits; learn from Ina how to cut the batt or log and prepare the quilts for storage; assist Githa and Betty with quilt backs; help Neova keep fabrics sorted and identified; support Sue sewing labels or backs; bring your machine (or use a CS machine) and quilt smaller quilts the “simply quilt” way.

Quilt Sizes Needed: CS welcomes all quilt / quilt top donations. We have found that the variety of sizes makes it difficult for us to properly identify them for distribution. When possible, please help us make the best decisions by using these guidelines (if you are not using a kit): 40 x 40 Baby / Wheelchair – we can then use 45” fabric for a back 45/51 x 55 Lap, Throw, Toddler 62 x 72/84 Twin 65/76 x 80/84 Double 75/84 x 84/120 Queen/King

Donations – pillowcase kits have become quite popular. What else can you complete in 20 – 30 minutes at your sewing machine? The contrasting band is made with WOF strips, something CS does not generally have. Your odd strips of 9” x 42” fabric can be used for the trim pieces. Do you have small pieces that could be cut into 5” squares or 2 ½” x 5” strips? If so, please cut them and add them to our pool for blocks and borders. Donations accepted at Guild meetings and CS Thursdays.

HEADS UP! ! ! Wednesday, 04 February has been added as a CS workday. We desperately need quilts quilted the “simply quilt” way – “simply quilt” corner to corner, stitch in the ditch, meander, or other easy quilt method. Design help will be available. CS has four machines for use or you may bring your own. Doors open at 9:00 and will close about 3:00 – come for the day or an hour or two. There will be homemade treats to keep you fortified; do bring a lunch if you will be with us into the afternoon.

SUPER EASY PILLOWCASE Main Fabric 27” x 41” Border 9” x 41” Accent Trim 3” x 41”

Lay Border fabric RIGHT side up. Lay Main fabric RIGHT side up on Border lining up raw edges Press Accent piece in half Wrong sides together, lengthwise Lay Accent on top of Main fabric RIGHT side up lining up raw edges

Take Main Fabric from the bottom and roll toward the top leaving about 3 inches from the top Take Border piece from the bottom and pin to all the raw edged on top (forming a tube). Stitch a 1/2-inch seam along the top edge. Turn tube inside out. Top stitch accent trim to pillowcase Finish side and bottom seams with a French Seam.*

*French Seam: Put wrong sides of fabric together. Sew a narrow 1/4-inch seam Turn putting Right sides together Sew a 1/2-inch seam.

Thank you, Marjorie McConnell

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2015 COOKBOOK – Salads, Soups, Suppers, and Sensational The Cookbook Committee – Kris Cook, Marjorie McConnell, and Lorna Tiller – are now working to bring you the second cookbook in a two book series (no book three). Recipes are being solicited for Salads, Soups, Suppers, and Sensational (desserts, preferably chocolate!). Recipes, along with a tip, technique, or interesting fact must be emailed to Lorna Tiller, lorna.L@att.net by 10 February 2015. Karla Rogers is returning to assist with tips, techniques, and facts and would appreciate your tried and true favorites. Sandra Bruce is also making a repeat performance to design the cover and section pages. Please use the following abbreviations as you type your submission(s): c = cup T = tablespoon t = teaspoon lb = pound oz = ounce

At the May meeting you will be able to see a preview copy of SSS&S, taste samples of the recipes, and pre-purchase copies – a great gift for Christmas 2015. Cookbooks will be available for pick up at the September meeting.

Quilt Show

Springtime in the Pines, our annual quilt show is May 2 and 3. Our theme this year is Cozy Up to Quilts. And we want your wonderful quilts to display! Check online

pinetreequiltguild.com under the heading Forms to find the 2015 entry forms; we will also have forms at the February and March Guild meetings. Deadline for receipt of entry forms is March 19 to allow adequate

time for layout. Judged quilts will be turned in April 29 and show only quilts May 1.

Baskets are needed to be donated by affiliates, individuals and mini group. It’s time to plan! New sewing related items, fabrics, books, and even cash donations or gift cards are absolutely welcomed by the committee to put together the baskets we all love! Contact Trudie Ferreira for more information.

Silent auction donations are also needed, popular items are quilts of all kinds, table runners, items made from holiday fabrics, purses and tote bags. Use your imagination! Contact Ginni DeThomas for more

information.

2015 Community Service Dates February 4 &19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June – to be determined July 16 August 20 September 17 October 15 November 19 December Distribution 2nd

NO CS in December

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Linda Keels, Patchwork Star for February 2015

“We're not rich and famous, but we have priceless grandchildren.” This poignant maxim closest to Linda's and Dennis' hearts hangs prominently on a sign near their entry. Monday through Thursday Linda stays in Woodland to care for her one year old grandson, Hunter. Having been a nanny in her former life, she adores this grandmotherly role. With down time to fill Linda is considering a visit to Woodland's quilt guild. She had lived in Woodland and also in Davis in the past. Together, she and Dennis have seven grandchildren—none too far away. The two oldest girls, Caroline and Alyssa, are into the design aspect of quilting. Heavily into fashion, one granddaughter said, as she handed back her birthday quilt, exclaiming: “This just doesn't feel comfortable.” Whew! Linda, non-plussed and calm, introduced careful planning, designing and arranging of her patchwork pieces for the girls' next project. Now the girls are “hooked” and have a vested and sincere interest in their quilts' construction methods.

“I just love bright colors,” claimed Linda. Kiwi flavored greens, jaunty vermillion, Kool-Aid orange and other riotous gumdrop flavors blend nicely in her quilts, like constant birdsong sweetening the air. A backdrop of robin's egg blue walls with her all white cabinetry in the sewing studio present the perfect recipe for contentment. Several medium sized white cabinets are pristine, orderly and sophisticated. Dennis wanted to add more color to her studio, but Linda insisted it was not needed. Plenty of dolls, mini quilts and cheerful artifacts decorate the walls and tables. She has a stunning adjustable and rolling island that becomes a 72”x40” table, including ample storage. Linda just rolls it out into her 30' x 40' living area for the Cotton Club ladies to share and cut. How convenient! “Good friends are like witches, wickedly fun and highly spirited.” With yet another pearl of wisdom describing her best buddies, Linda enjoys a special quilting kinship with Jan Christiansen. Both are expert embroiderers. Cotton Club ladies meet twice monthly.

A stately Husqvarna/Viking Designer embroidery machine resides front and center in her studio. A plentiful collection of floppy disks and booklets featuring boy dolls and girl dolls are Linda's favorites. Stunning outfits including hats, bows and ruffles can be chosen. I was blown away by their infinite and miniscule detail. Shiny rayon Madeira embroidery spools provide unending choices, spanning the color spectrum. The paper doll collection is by Martha Pullen designs.

An exceptional oak quilt rack with four swinging arms graces the living room wall. Dennis, an accomplished woodworker, presented it to Linda this past Christmas. It's a lovely piece of furniture, allowing her to rotate seasonal quilt choices throughout the year.

“My favorite color is turquoise, but I never seem to quilt with it.” Famous last words, Linda! But, alas, all the ingredients are there. It's to be a fait accompli. Just switch out one of those raucous kiwi prints and voila! Linda also submits to a nagging dust allergy—prompting her to consider wearing a mask to keep from coughing while enjoying her sewing. She'll not let these little things get the best of her!

Jeanie Ferguson Patchwork Star Reporter

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Share and Care

Do you know someone in the Guild who is under the weather and can use some cheering? Whether it is illness, surgery, or loss of a loved one, please let me know so an

appropriate card can be sent. Thanks.......

Carol Gates Share and Care Chairperson

carol1946gates@gmail.com 273-9359

Anniversaries 2 Carol & Jack Gates 3 Myrna & Loren Raglin 10 Doris & Arthur Demers 10 Donna & George Tilley 10 Fran & Bill Thomas 14 Linda & Dennis Keels

Birthdays 2 Jeanne Allgood 2 Doris Demers 4 Karle deProsse 7 Julie Beeks 7 Yvonne Leever 11 Claire Casey 11 Caryl Fairfull 12 Jeanie Ferguson 13 Ardy Tobin 15 Judy Moore 16 Susan DeHaan 17 Lois Goodwill 17 Linda Reeve 21 Elvira Krantz 22 Julia Marvel 22 Irmke Schoebel 25 Christina Brodie

Designs by Heidi - Heidi Emmett Precision Quiltworks - John & Karla Rogers Susie Hardy Designs - Susie Hardy Christine Barnes Design - Christine Barnes Star Designs - Star Strickler Sun Forest Quilts - Barbara Ceresa Sugar Pine Quilt Shop - Bonnie Bechtol Shari Bahr’s Quilting - Shari Bahr

Celebrate Good Times!

Ben Franklin Deby's Sierra Sewing - Deby Hendrickson Dee Dee Brownell, Seamstress Terial Arts _Terry McFeeley Fat Lady Singing - Sally Monestier Howell's - MaryLynn Holliday Creative Long - Arm Quilting Sandra Bruce

Affiliates 2015

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We Need More Rubber Bands

Many of us are like wheelbarrows, not much good unless pushed.

Some of us are like canoes, we need to be paddled.

Others are like kites, if not kept on a string they will fly away.

Some are like balloons, filled with air and ready to blow any minute. Then there are those of us who are like footballs,

you never know which way they will bounce. Some are even like trailers,

they need to be pulled to every meeting and project.

Then there are those who are like rubber bands, they give all they can.

They stretch their time accordingly, hold things together, and bounce back to help even more.

taken from Native Daughters of the Golden West’s publication, California Star, Winter 2014

Volunteers Needed!

Are you ever bored? Do you ever wonder what you want to do on a given day?

Throughout the year members of the Quilt Guild ask for help. Our membership numbers are over 200, and yet each year we have problems filling positions: not just Board positions, but others which are all part of making the Quilt Guild

function effectively in carrying out its mission. If you answered ‘yes’ to either of the above

questions, take a little time to consider how you might help make YOUR Guild a better, more

effective group….

I realize that many members probably laughed at those two questions, they’re the ones who would

like a few more hours in the day! If you’re one of those, and your time is taken up by

Quilt Guild activities, thank you!

Pine Tree Quilt Guild Treasurer’s Report

November and December 2014

Beginning balance Nov. 1, 2014 15,656.47

Deposits 3,015.50

Expenses (3,090.07)

Checking balance Dec. 31, 2014 15,581.90

Savings 30,442.80

Quilt Show balance 5,456.03

Total cash Dec. 31, 2014 51,480.73

Are you a rubber band or a kite?

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From the Editor:

Starting at the February meeting, I will have a poster displaying information about our Affiliates at each Guild meeting. If you are joining or renewing as an affiliate, I would appreciate a business card, if you

have one. I have not always been as consistent in acknowledging those who are affiliates and I would like to insure that you are duly

recognized in 2015.

Affiliate of the Month

Sugar Pine Quilt Shop 452 S. Auburn St.

Grass Valley, CA 95945 530-272-5308

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 10:00-5:00 Closed Monday

Find all your quilting needs at Sugar Pine. Bonnie and her staff of quilters have all the answers to your quilting questions… Bolts of

fabric are all over the store, and there are lots of little tools throughout the store to make your quilting projects easier. A

variety of classes are available throughout the year to help you increase your skills. Check out Sugar Pine Quilt Shop for their newest supplies and fabrics.

Kris Cook, Bonnie Bechtol, owner, Lorna Tiller and Susie Hardy enjoying themselves at

Sugar Pine Quilt Shop.

Kris Cook was working the day I was taking the pictures. Other members who work at Sugar Pine are Cathy Stone, and Sandra Bruce

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Pine Tree Quilt Guild 2015 Board

Executive Board President Kate Grant Vice-President Diane Klose Secretary Donna Switzer Treasurer Karen Mitchell

Committee ChairpersonsBinders on hiatus Community Service/Drop In Marjorie McConnell Computer Records Ardy Tobin Education Outreach Margaret Boothby/Robin Mello Equipment Mary Serpa/Tamara Cook Finance/Audit Budget Karle deProsse Guild Challenge Lois Hodges Historian Phyllis Brodie Home Workshop Betty Maddox/Eleanor Sagely Hospitality/Mentor open Gala/Jamboree on hiatus Junior Quilters Diane Rockwell/Robin Mello Library Molly Cook Meeting Set-Up The Cook Family Membership Marta Price Mini Groups Clairie Carter Mystery Gifts Carmen Crow/Rachella Beeks Mystery Quilt Frances O’Brien Newsletter Sue Miller Opportunity Quilt 2015 (Market) Cathy Stone Opportunity Quilt 2016 Marjorie McConnell Patchwork Star Jeanie Ferguson Programs/NCQC Heidi Emmett

March Mixer Diane Klose July Picnic Nancyan Tracy Holiday Party open

Publicity Joy Waggener Quarter Yard Club Marilyn Engelking/Cheryl Klein Quilt Show 2015 Anne Wilson/Mary Serpa

Speaker Workshops Kathleen Stanley Scholarships Joan Mosley Share and Care Carol Gates Show and Tell Ruth Bertaccini/Sew Happy Treasure Table Sharon Kreiss/Lettie Lewis Web Liaison Ardy Tobin

Contact information is no longer included in the newsletter. Consult your Membership Directory for specific contact information. You can also send an email to: info@pinetreequiltguild.com and it will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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Quilting Events

March 4-8, 2015 Quilter's March Madness Shop Hop - 14 shops Northern California www.quiltersmarchmadness.net

February 21-22, 2015 From Sea to Shining Sea What America Means Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 Saturday 10am-5:30pm, Sunday, 10am-4pm www.pvqa.org

April 17th-19th, 2015 (Friday, Saturday and SundayInventive Denim: 2015 Happy & Inventive Quilt Retreat Harmony Ridge Lodge, Nevada City Website: www.InventiveDenim.com/quiltretreat Email: heather@inventivedenim.com Phone: (775)229-2669 Fax: (775) 787-1290

June 6th-Sept 6th Quilts: Hot Fads and Cool Trends Folsom History Museum 823 Sutter St. Folsom, CA More information to follow

March 10th through the 28th.  State Parks Quilt Show The El Dorado Arts Council 772 Pacific St. (downtown off Main) Placerville, CA 95667 530-295-3496 http://www.eldoradoartscouncil.org Hours are: Tuesday - Friday, noon - 6pmSaturday March 14 and 28, 10am - 5pmSaturday March 21, for the 3rd Saturday Art Walk, 3pm-8pm.

The Quilters' Sew-Ciety of Redding took their quilts on the road - from Sisters, Oregon, to PIQF, to Road to California, to Oklahoma City and Louisville, Kentucky.  Now they are bringing their quilts to Placerville.

Our next meeting is February 3, 2015 at 6:30PM. Grass Valley Charter School, Grass Valley

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Send address changes and corrections to: Submit newsletter articles to: PTQG Computer Records Sue Miller, PTQG Newsletter Editor P.O. Box 3133, Grass Valley, CA 95945 sierrasue@me.com or contact Computer Records 11255 Banner Mine Way Ardy, 575-8433 Nevada City, CA 95959 530-271-2270 Mail membership forms and dues to: PTQG Membership Newsletter Deadline: 5:00 p.m. the Saturday P.O.Box 3133 immediately following the PTQ Guild’s Board Grass Valley, CA 95945 Meeting on the second Thursday of the month See our web page for membership forms and information:. http://www.pinetreequiltguild.com