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SEPTEMBER, 2016 Guild Newsletter

In this issue…

Presidents Message 1 Next Guild Meeting Miscellaneous 2 Quilt Show Info 3-4

Bees 5

Charity Quilts

Workshops 6

Quilt Shows 7

Birthdays

August Meeting 9-10

Minutes 10

Guild Information 11

Be sure to read every

page for lots of

announcements, news,

information and pictures!

Valley Forge Homestead Quilters

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Great Artists Influence Our Work and Inspire Us to Find Our Own Artistic Path

Anna Williams was perhaps the first African American quilter whose improvisational quilts were publicly recognized as art. She “was Gee’s Bend before Gee’s Bend.” Anna and her works of art were discovered because she cleaned houses for a living. She did cleaning for art quilter, Katherine Watts, who happened to know Nancy Crow, who is also an art quilter and fiber artist. And so, Katherine introduced Anna’s art to the world. AQS published a book about her quilts in 1995 – Anna Williams: Her Quilts and Their Influences. To see photos of Anna and some of her quilts and for a link to an article written about Anna and her long friendship with Katherine, Click Here. Use Google if you would like to see additional images of Anna’s Quilts. On the back of one of Anna’s quilts, she wrote this, “I like working with col-or. Piecing helps me keep from going crazy.”

Anna Williams influenced the work of many quilters. Who has influenced your work? Have you ever created a series of quilts using a particular technique or style? Creating a series is a common practice used by artists of all genres. True artists have a unique and recognizable style that is all their own. While their work may be influenced by other artists, they find ways to create art that is original and different.

Have you created your own original style that is unique to your work? I spoke with an art

teacher in Delaware about an upcoming en plein air class he was teaching. I mentioned that

all of my art was basically copied work with a twist. He politely found an unoffending way of

saying that “real art” is never copied. I have tried to break out of that habit with my quilting,

but I am too well aware that I fall into the group of usually beginning with a design inspired

by someone else. I use a pattern, which is an exact copy. Or I “borrow” a “look” and adapt it,

but I don’t feel that my work is uniquely my own. I feel drawn to create my own original

quilting art. What holds me (us) back? I know the muse won’t walk in and hand me an

idea. I won’t just wake up one day and be inspired. I know it will come out of mindfully

working to achieve that end. Will I ever do it? Maybe. I think I’m getting closer. In the

meantime, thank Heaven for the Anna Williamses of this world!

Jackie Iglehart

Jackie’s Musings

September 20, 2016 Meeting

Valley Forge Homestead Quilt Guild

PO Box 62463

King Of Prussia, PA 19406

NQA member # 451

www.valleyforgequilters.org

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THE CHALLENGE — Time has run out! Members participating in The Five B's Challenge 2016 will have their quilts displayed for voting. If participating, bring your challenge quilt hidden in a paper bag between 6:15-6:30.

Savory Sweets Beverages

Hedy DeMito

Kathy Graff

Martine Green

Rosemary Geisler

Ann Palmer

Marisa Smith

Sally Chillington

Maxine Close

Susan Gustafson

Peggy Melachrinos

Sheila Brassington

Karen Charles

Cathy Fennell

Joanne Franklin

Marjorie Gavitt

Charlene Hagerty

Phyllis Manley

Linda Mitchell

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It is time to renew your guild membership! $25.00

Membership starts September 1, 2016 and goes through August 31, 2017.

Cynthia DiLorenzo is accepting checks (or cash in envelopes

with your name on it) at guild meetings or you can mail your

check to Cynthia DiLorenzo; Membership Secretary; (check Member Address List for her address)

THE CHALLENGE

Dottie is reminding each person participating to bring your entry between 6:00 and 6:30

so they can be checked-in and hung.

Bring the quilt in a brown paper bag.

Be sure to pin your index card to the front of your quilt along with a write up about the

quilt using up to 50 words. If you lost your index card, a 3x5 card may be substituted.

Cover your quilt label so your name is not identified.

We are looking forward to some creative quilts for the 2016 challenge.

Any last minute questions, call or e-mail Dottie.

October 18, 2016 Program Meeting

Quilt registration forms must be submitted by September 20th to Cathy Fennell.

The October meeting will be the collection of your three submissions for the quilt show.

Bring your copy of the registration forms along with your quilts to the meeting.

Once done, relax, enjoy some social time with friends and prepare for our BIG weekend.

Welcome New Member Marjorie Gavitt

Marjorie Gavitt moved here from Colorado where she was very active in a guild, the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum,

and a quilt critique group. Although she has been sewing most of her life,

Marjorie has little traditional quilting experience. She likes to make art quilts, 3-D quilting,

and surface design. She has used mixed media such as acrylics, printmaking, sculpture, fabric

dyeing, and embellishment. She also likes to garden.

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QUILT SHOW NEWS

(some would say “required reading”)

VFHQ 2016 quilt show will be held on

Friday, October 21st 10:00am to 7:00pm and

Saturday, October 22nd 10:00am to 4:00pm culminating with the drawing for our raffle quilt. The quilt show will be held at Good Shepherd.

There is much to do and much fun ahead!

GRANDMA’S ATTIC!

Gather all the “quilty” things you are donating

to grandma’s attic.

Mark your fabric with the quantity.

These items will be collected at our October meeting.

BOUTIQUE!

Are you making interesting things to sell in our

boutique.

Remember you donate 10% of the sales to the

guild, but the rest is yours!

Remember to get your forms from our website.

Link to VFHQ Show Forms

QUILT ENTRIES!

You need to register your quilts entries for the show before September 20 by completing forms from the

website. Submit via e-mail or printed form to Cathy Fennell.

There is a limit of three quilts per person. One can be bed sized. Do not repeat a quilt from other shows.

Make sure to include your quilt width and length on the form.

Be sure you check the size classification for each of your quilts.

Link to VFHQ Show Forms

QUILT APPRAISALS!

Dawn Heefner is happy to look at any quilts you would like to have appraised.

They can be really old or really new. Aren’t you curious to know how valuable your quilts are?

It’s also an asset for insurance purposes.

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STAFFING!

Look for the sign up sheets so you can choose

how you would like to help make our

quilt show a resounding success.

Chris Candello is handling staffing; if you have

any questions, contact Chris.

SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS!

There are still some unclaimed envelopes containing

members’ required tickets to be sold.

They will be on the raffle table at our September meet-

ing for you to pick them up

in case you forgot to purchase yours.

Joy Brown

More QUILT SHOW NEWS

(some would say “required reading”)

SEWING MACHINE RAFFLE!

Have you purchased a raffle ticket to win?

Steve’s Sewing & Quilting Center is donating a Bernina 330 to be

raffled at our quilt show. This machine is a very fine machine!

You can check out this link for the machine specs Link to Bernia 330 Specs. The sewing machine is valued at $1,899.

This is the list for people who have signed up to do White Gloving at the Oaks Quilt Show. A few people are needed to sell raffle tickets at this show. Please check with Sandy Dounce to sign up for the empty spots.

Oaks Show September 15-17, 2016 White Gloving

10:00am-Noon Noon-2:00pm 2:00pm-4:00pm 4:00pm-6:00pm

Thursday,

September 15

Phyllis Manley

Jackie Iglehart

Marsh Bullwinkle

Karen Glasthal

Charlene Hagarty

Linda Mitchell

Ann Palmer

Barbara Hughes

Friday,

September 16

Marjorie Gavitt

Cathy Fennell

Dawn Heffner

Barbara Hughes

Linda Hamel

Joanne Franklin

Joyce Stemple

Ethel Hutchinson

Saturday,

September 17

Marisa Smith

Becky Weiland

Nancy Hannum

Gail Forster

Joan Hagerman

Sally Chillington

Donna Raymond

Rosemary Burritt

Contact Person: Sandy Dounce 610-539-1141 or 610-755-1547

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Bees….Bees….Bees….Bees….

Our Bees are open to all members of the Valley Forge Homestead Quilt Guild. We work on our own hand projects (there’s not usually room for sewing machines); we assist each other by suggesting ways to layout quilt blocks, work with colors, etc.; and we enjoy each other’s company in a smaller venue. Check your cal-endar and see if you are able to join any of the Bees this month.

An RSVP to our hostesses would be appreciated to allow them to have an idea of how many to expect. Please don’t let a last minute decision keep you from coming to a Bee!

Check the VFHQ Member Directory for addresses. If you would like to host a bee, please contact a Host Coordinator.

Appliqué Bee 1st Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM Host Coordinator: Gloria Clark

September 6th Rosemary Geisler

October 4th Hedy DeMito

Afternoon Bee 2nd Tuesday 12:30-3:30 PM Host Coordinator: Jean Hayden

September 13th Kate Sevensky

October 11th Phyllis Manley

Evening Bee 4th Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM

Host Coordinator: Donna Raymond

September 27th Judy Snook

October 25th Rosemary Geisler

Northern Bee 5th Tuesday 6:30-9:30 PM Host Coordinator: Mary Molettiere

November 29th Sue Fisher

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Guild Workshops

Workshops Notes:

Workshop fees are non refundable.

Fees can be given to Jean Hayden at meetings or mail her a check.

Look for pictures of the projects for the 2016 workshops on our website. VFHQ Workshops Link

Remember if you signed up for a workshop and find you cannot attend, please phone Jean Hayden.

Friendship Tea with Jean Hayden, Megan Heslin, Ruth Heslin & Ann Palmer DATE: Saturday, September 24, 2016

TIME: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

PLACE: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

PRICE: Free

LUNCH: Sign-Up Sheets at Meetings (tea sandwiches, salad, or dessert)

T-Shirt / Memory Quilt with Barb Jones DATE: Saturday, November 5, 2016

TIME: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

PLACE: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

PRICE: $15.00

LUNCH: Please Bring Your Own

Friendship Tea Supply Lists for (3) Mystery Projects 1. Coordinating fabrics: 10 prints, strips or scraps, at least 4.5” in length

1 sashing strip and 1 binding strip - left over from jelly roll strips will work, Back fabric at least 12” x 12”

2. 12-20 scraps/strips - contrast will make them stand out, Backing fabric at least 7” x 7”

3. Four 5” squares or multiples of four for over-achievers Backing fabric at least 7” x 7”

For All Projects: Thread to match or stand out with each project, Cutting mat, Rotary Cutter, Ruler 12” x 12” or smaller, Batting - 1/2 yard will be more than enough Sewing machine and lots of scraps

Look For The 2017 Workshop Survey Coming Soon!

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Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza XXIII - September 15-18, 2016. Presented by Mancuso Show Manage-ment, the largest and most prominent quilting arts event in the Northeast all under one roof at the Greater Philadel-phia Expo Center, Phoenixville, PA. For more info visit http://www.quiltfest.com/activities.asp?id=4.

Quilts from the Heart of Berks - October 14-15, 2016. Presented by the Berks Quilters Guild at Leesport Farmers Market, 312 Gernant's Church Rd., Leesport, PA. For more info vis-it http://berksquiltersguild.org/Webpages/QuiltShow.html.

BVQ 2016 Quilt Show - October 15-16, 2016. Presented by the Brandywine Valley Quilters at the brookhaven Munic-ipal Center, 2 Cambridge Rd., Brookhaven, PA. For more info visit http://www.brandywinevalleyquilters.org/show-flyer.html

Valley Forge Quilt Show - October 21-22, 2016. Presented by Valley Forge Homestead Quilters at the Good Shepard Church, King of Prussia, PA on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info visit our website at http://www.valleyforgequilters.org/Evt-QShow-Pg.html.

10th Annual Exhibition of Quilts - November 11-13, 2016. Presented by Lebanon Quilters Guild at the Lebanon Expo Center, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA. For more info visit http://lebanonquiltersguild.com/exhibition-of-quilts/.

Cathy Radcliffe

Quilt Shows

For info about more quilt shows… Checkout our website for local and regional quilt shows.

Happy Birthday

September September 1st – Meghan Heslin

September 2nd – Linda Hamel

September 5th – Deb Graves

September 12th – Cathy Radcliffe

September 15th – Jacqui Santangelo

September 22nd – Jean Hayden

September 24th – Bonnie Watton

September 25th – Mandy Gauker

September 27th – Marie Politowski

Ladies!

October October 2nd – Mary Stefanelli

October 7th – Joyce Mainowski

October 9th – Joy Brown

October 11th – Peggy Melachrinos

October 12th – Chris Candello

October 17th – Beverly White

October 18th – Karen Glasthal

October 24th – Sally Chillington

October 25th – Gerry Higgins

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August Guild Meeting — Ergonomics with Robert & Vitameatavegamin with Lucy (aka Jackie) !

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August Guild Meeting — Show N Tell

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Meeting Minutes – August 16, 2016

Jackie opened the meeting with an apology for the late start at 7:05. (Her day has been hectic with more to do than time to do it in.)

A thank you shout out was given to Linda Hamel, Jean Corday and Cathy Fennell recognizing the time, abili-ties and leadership they shared with all of us in order to complete our 2016 Raffle Quilt in time for the Her-shey Show.

Following many suggestions given by the membership regarding the time constraints put on the raffle com-mittee in the past, Jackie announced that Marisa Smith has accepted the position of Raffle Quilt Chair-person for the 2018 quilt. Marisa will be forming the committee and has asked anyone interested and any-one that has ideas regarding design, colors or mechan-ics to please contact her.

Sandy Darlington has agreed to do the quilting on her longarm machine once the top is completed.

Our new member, Alma Kretzing, was given a warm welcome and later shared a bit about her quilting path during Show and Tell. Beautiful work Alma!

The hospitality gift bags were won by Donna Raymond and Norma Brechbiel. Congratulations lucky ladies.

Phyllis Manley reported for Barbara Wright that signs and flyers for the quilt show will be available in Sep-tember. Barbara contacted many advertising vendors to spread the information about the October show. She asked members who hear or see information to please let her know where and what was seen or heard. (Barbara is keeping track for future events.) When promoting the show and/or raffle tickets we were reminded to let people know the guild is a non-profit, charitable organization.

The report for Grandma’s Attic asked that donations be held until the October meeting.

The August UFO workshop was cancelled as there were not enough members signed up.

September 24th is our annual Friendship Tea. Please sign up for finger sandwiches, salad, or dessert when the sheet comes around.

Dottie Dolgash reminded all of us to do a short write up about what we learned or what we did while mak-ing our challenge project. Bring the quilt to the Sep-tember meeting in a brown paper bag around 6:15 – 6:30 to give the hanging committee time to issue a number and to be sure all requirements have been met before the judging begins. Good luck everyone!

Sandy Dounce asked us to please sign up for white gloving and ticket selling at the Oaks show, September 15-18, 2016. Please contact her if you have any ques-tions or need to sign up.

Jackie reported that Cathy Fennell has only received six quilt entries for our show. Be sure her email ad-dress is correct, fennell@rosemont.edu. Notice that there are two N’s and 2 L’s.

After a short break for refreshments, Joan Gunder in-troduced Robert Cannell who educated us on the proper ergonomics for our work spaces in our sewing areas and exercises to relieve strain on our bodies. Many members tried the shoulder wraps Robert pro-vided and agreed they were comfortable. To make one, use 3-4 yards of 5” wide sturdy fabric, fold it in half lengthwise, and sew together on the long edge. Mark the middle however you wish. That’s it. Wear it as Robert showed us and feel better!!

Maxine Close won the 50/50 drawing.

Show and Tell should have inspired all of us to com-plete our projects for the quilt show - beautiful colors, varied techniques, and interesting projects! Thank you ladies for sharing.

Respectfully submitted,

Sally Chillington, Secretary

Next Meeting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 @ 7:00PM

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Newsletter Submissions

Information for the next newsletter must be received by the 25th of the month. Send to: Judy Snook

Guild Meetings

DAY: Third Tuesday of each month

TIME: 7 p.m.

PLACE: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, King of Prussia, PA

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Lutheran Church

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Board of Directors

President Jackie Iglehart

Vice President Ann Palmer

Treasurer Joan Gunder

Secretary Sally Chillington

Membership Secretary Cynthia DiLorenzo

Programs Jacqui Santangelo

Newsletter Editor Judy Snook

Guild Committees and Resources

50:50 Gail Forster

AccuQuilt® Die Cutter Mary Larkin

Bees: Applique Gloria Clark

Afternoon Jean Hayden

Evening Donna Raymond

Northern Mary Molettiere

Challenge Dottie Dolgash

Comfort Quilts Maxine Close

Facebook Peggy Melachrinos

Group Purchasing Ruth Heslin

Historian Deb Graves

Hospitality Laura Chaplar

Library Joanne Franklin

Member Comfort Rosemary Geisler/Judy Snook

Newsletter – Editor Judy Snook

Newsletter – Publisher Sue Fisher

Programs Jacqui Santangelo

Quilt Show Chris Candello

Raffle Quilt Coordinator Marisa Smith

Raffle Quilt Exhibition Sandra Dounce

Refreshments Ruth Heslin/Nancy Hannum

Retreat/Excursions Sue Fisher

Round Robin Linda Hamel

Set-Up Cathy Fennell

Sunshine Norma Brechbiel

Webmaster Cathy Radcliffe

Welcoming Charlene Hagerty

Workshops Jean Hayden

Meet Another New Member

Alma Kretzing