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February 2018 Publication of the Missouri State Quilters Guild
A Note from our President, Ruth Rakop:
Hello Everyone,I hope this finds everyone well and looking forward to a great New Year. I’m sure each of us has a plan to either start a new project or finish up some of our UFO’s. I’m working on a long time UFO in the hopes of having it done by Annual Meeting.I always look forward to our meetings in order to see everyone and find out what you have created since the last meeting.I’m sure Madeline has a great meeting planned for us, she always does a great job. Carolyn Hammett has worked hard on nomination for the Board again this year. Please consider saying yes if you are asked to serve on the Board or a committee. I have found it has been a very rewarding experience and I’m so glad I said yes when asked. Special thanks to Cheri’ and Teri for a fun Fall Retreat. Please consider asking a friend to the Annual Meeting with you. It is a great way to let them see how much fun we have.Happy Stitching Everyone,Ruth
2018 Spring Retreat/Annual Meeting
“SPRING SEW-CIAL”
Join us for a fun weekend in St Charles, MO for our 2018 Spring Retreat/Annual Meeting. The dates are April 6-8 at the brand new Drury Plaza Hotel. We will set up at 9 AM on Friday morning and sew, visit, learn, eat, share, laugh, and learn a new method of cutting without any special tools or cutters. You will need your rotary cutter, rulers, and your mat. See the supply list.
Saturday evening
****Friendship Block. Bring as many blocks as you would like, you will receive a ticket for each block and maybe win a set of blocks for yourself. You can only win once, so bring lots of blocks to boost your chances. This block can be made in any color you choose. Maybe keep the backgrounds on the light side.
****Fat Quarter Drawings. Bring as many fat quarters as you want. Roll each one up with your name inside (those pesky return address labels work well for this)
****Show and Tell will be on Saturday evening. Bring up to two (2) items to share with the group.
****Surprises
****50/50 Drawing will be held on Sunday after our Annual Meeting and election of officers.
I am Deborah Easter Rubles, author of QUILTERS' CUTTING GUIDE, The Sliding Ruler Method
“Cutting” is a dreadful word to many quilters. If quilters did not have to “cut” fabric, there would probably be twice as many quilts in the world today! This is the one task that quilters either hate or love. Many tackle this task as something they just have to do, with the same enthusiasm as when they schedule their annual visit to the dentist.
My father was an independent professional photographer specializing in wedding photographs. To support his ten children, everything was either made from scratch or recycled. One of the jobs that I had as a teenager to support this family-owned business was to cut up cardboard boxes, cut pieces to a certain size using an old paper cutter and scissors and then gluing or taping the cardboard pieces together to make small special-sized boxes for storing negatives of photographs (this was way before digital cameras!). I never dreamed at that time that I would be doing very similar tasks (except cutting up fabric and sewing it back together instead of cardboard) as an adult in order to make beautiful quilts. I never owned a quilt as a child nor knew of anyone who quilted.
I stumbled upon my first quilt store in Lebanon, Missouri, where my husband and I had just moved to approximately 17 years ago. It was a very stressful time in our lives due to a family illness; I had a day off work and was looking for some pillowcases to embroider, anything to keep my hands busy and my mind off our problems. Someone in downtown Lebanon referred me to a quilt store north of town. I found and ventured into the store and was totally amazed at the beautiful quilts hanging on all the walls of the shop.
The owner and her staff were so friendly and had me signed up for my first quilting class before I left her store. I found my new love and passion-quilting; but best of all-cured my stress!
I will have to admit, I LOVE, LOVE cutting out new fabric for a new quilt, (but then I LOVE IRONS also!). When I first learned how to quilt more than 17 years ago, I did not know what a “rotary cutter” or “cutting mat” was, had absolutely no idea! Now, I am considered an “expert” at using these tools and friends stand in line for me to cut out their kits or fabric. I don’t mind cutting some out, but would much rather show them how to make it easier so that they will not “dread” cutting out fabric as much.
Annual Spring Meeting
Drury Plaza Hotel
St Charles, MO
April 6 – 8, 2018AGENDA
April 6, 2018
9:00 AM – Sewing Room opens for set up and free sewing
1:00 PM – 4 PM Group A attends class
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – HAPPY Hour, appetizers and snacks
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Group A cuts out quilt tops (Optional)Free Sew until 10 PM
April 7, 20189:00 AM – Noon – Group B attends class12:00 PM - Lunch1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Group B cuts out quilt tops (Optional)3:30 PM – Board Meeting5:30 PM – 7:00 PM -HAPPY Hour, appetizers and snacks7:00 PM – Show and Tell, Friendship Block Exchange, Fat Quarter Drawings. Free sew until 10 PM
April 8, 20189:00 AM – Annual Meeting, Election of Officers, 50/50 Drawing
SUPPY LIST FOR
“CUT LESS, QUILT MORE”WORKSHOP
45 mm Rotary Cutter (sharp blade) Large cutting mat (24” x 36”) 15” square ruler 6” x 12” or 8 1/2”x 12” ruler 3” x 3” Post-Its Fine Point Sharpie 1-2 yds of fabric that you can cut to scraps (i.e. practice cutting!!!) Ugly Fabric?? Scissors, Pins Fabric for quilt – See Pattern
2 ½ yds cream solid (background)1 ½ yds red print (stars)¾ yd dark blue texture (blue monkey wrench block) 2 yds dark blue print (border)
Feel free to choose your own colors for the quilt top
NOTE: ALL CUTTING TOOLS (EXCEPT CUTTING MAT) WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DURING THE WORKSHOP FROM
DEBORAH RUBLES.
CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED
MISSOURI STATE QUILTERS’ GUILD
HOSTS THE ANNUAL SPRING RETREAT/ANNUAL MEETING “SPRING SEW-CIAL”
Begins on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 9AM and ends on April 8, 2018 after annual meeting
Weekend includes:
6 foot table: to sew, scrapbook, sleep, put your stuff for the weekend Two night Accommodations – Stay Friday and Saturday nights (double occupancy) in the Drury Plaza Hotel in
St Charles, which is included in this awesome price! Meals included: Friday and Saturday night, breakfast on Sat and Sun, lunch on Saturday. A lecture and a workshop, including a $30 book, given by Deborah Rubles FREE Happy Hour. Appetizers & snacks on Friday and Saturday from 5:30 – 7:00 PM Free fountain soda and fresh popcorn, daily from 3:00 – 10:00 PM Indoor/Outdoor pool with whirlpool + an exercise room High-Speed Internet access to every room Close to downtown Old St Charles with shops and quilt shops There is a Shop Hop this same weekend, see
elsewhere in the newsletter for information
All for only $175 per person Maximum 60
Price is per person and based on sleeping room double occupancy. Each room has two queen sized beds. Single room rate $300
Full Payment is due by March 2, 2018.
Send a check (made payable to MSQG) to: Leslie Burgin219 SE591 Rd
Warrensburg, MO 64093660-429-5421
………………………cut and mail form below with payment……………………………………………………………………….
Name __________________________________________
Phone ___________________________________________
Address__________________________________________
___________________________________________
Email ____________________________________________
Choose ONE
Group A – Lecture/Class Friday 1-4 PM Cut out quilt 6:30 – 9:30 PM __________________
Group B – Lecture/Class Saturday 9 AM – 12 PM Cut out quilt 1-4 PM __________________
Preferred roommate(s) ______________________________________________________________________
Preferred tablemate(s)_______________________________________________________________________
Information from the Nominating Committee:
The Missouri State Quilters Guild expresses our sincerest appreciation to the members of the Board of Directors who are retiring as of July 1, 2018 from their current positions-Ruth Rakop, President; Susan Bates, Secretary; Nancy Pleiman, Treasurer, Judy Brinker, Publicity and Leslie Burgin, Newsletter. Their time, talents and dedication have continued the foundation to propel our organizations forward.
The MSQG election will be held at the Annual Meeting on April 6, 7 and 8 when we gather in St. Charles, Missouri. Nominations may be made from the floor with the consent of the nominee. A majority of the votes (whether cast in person, by mail or email)shall elect. The results of the election will be announced at the meeting, in the next newsletter, as well as on the website. www.msqg.org
Candidates for the board: All persons on the ballot have meet the By Law requirements and have agreed to accept positions within the board as finalized in a special meeting following the Annual Meeting.
Those elected will assume their positions as of July 1, 2018, for a two year term.
On the Ballott:
Juanita Miner-was born in Southeast Missouri on a dairy farm. She learned to sew at an early age through 4H. She went to Southeast Missouri State College and received a degree in vocational home economics. She retired from teaching and became the food director of the Union R11 school district. She retired and began going to the Piecemakers Quilt Club in St. Claire, MO where she served as president for 2 terms. She is presently serving as treasurer. She has served MSQG as the Ways and Means for 2 terms.
Barb Reininger-has been around quilts her entire life, but she says she really does not quilt. She does wool applique, English paper piecing and needlework. She says she has met a lot of fun women through the quilt guild. Barb is an accountant and looks forward to serving the guild as treasurer.
Tracy Volansky-discovered quilting in 2014 after taking a beginners class. Prior to that she says she couldn’t sew a straight line. She has pieced more that 20 quilts since that beginners class. She considers herself a newbie, but says she loves it. Tracy enjoys reading quilting blogs and and following numerous quilting groups. She has been married to her husband, Brian, for 17 years. They have 2 teenagers-Grace (15) and Jake (13).
Janice Williams-was employed by the State of Missouri Family Support Division for 35 years and then part time for 10 years. Her greatest love is her family and secondly quilting. She can’t remember a time when she did not want to sew. Her grandmother, mother and aunts were quilters. Her mother taught her to rotary cut and she says then she was hooked. She has been a member of MSQG for 15 years.
One more member will be elected by nomination from the floor.
Candidates for the Nominating Committee:
Alice Martin, Chairman Incumbent Toni Peerbolte, Incumbent
Linda Emery Janice Almquist
Save the Date:Fall Retreat
October 12-14, 2018ALL MY GHOULFRIENDS
ARE QUILTERS!
Retreat Challenge:Any Halloween wall hanging no larger that 36” x 36”
Must contain a hidden witches hat!
PLACES TO GO THINGS TO DO-Spring 2018 Submitted by Judy Brinker March 17 & 18 – St. Louis County – FANFAIR OF QUILTS
Bit’s ‘N’ Pieces Quilt Guild Location: Queeny Park, 550 Weidman Rd. (off Manchester)Sat. 10 – 5 Sunday 11 – 4 $7.00www.bitsnpiecesguild.com
March 24 – Warrensburg, MO – QUILTS AMOUNG FRIENDSInspired Quilters Quilt Guild/Whiteman Area Piecemakers Location: 101 E. Gay Street, Warrensburg, MO 64039Saturday 9 – 4
April 6 & 7 – Hannibal, MO – AROUND THE BLOCKHannibal Piecemakers Quilt GuildLocation: Admiral Coontz Armory, 300 Warren Barrett Dr. Hannibal, MO 63401Friday 9 – 5 Saturday 9 – 4 $5.00Friday evening – Jodi Barrows dinner Show 6:30 Limited seating $30.00 Purchase tickets in advancee-mail: [email protected]
May 11 & 12 – Perryville, MO – Memory Makers Quilt GuildLocation: First Assembly of God Church, 1324 Grand .Perryville, MO 63775Friday 4 – 8 PM Saturday 8:30 – 4 $5.00
June 1 & 2 – Kirksville MO -Hands of Friendship Quilt GuildLocation: Kirksville Arts Association, 1902 S. Baltimore, Suite 100Kirksville, MO
OTHER THINGS TO DO:Beginning April 3 – HIGHWAY 36 QUILT TRAIL. Cross Missouri on Highway 36 from Hannibal to St. Joseph and stop at both quilt shops and many historical points of interest. You will receive a quilt block pattern at each quilt shop. Organizers say this year’s theme “Ol’ Trail Town” is designed to represent and embrace northern Missouri’s 1800s heritage. Each block represents a building that would have been found in a community in the 1800s. Visit the website www.americangeniushighway.com for details.
Sac-Osage Shop Hop – May 31, June 1 & 2 Shops participating: Brenda’s Quilt Stop,Osceola –Material Matters Quilting, Eldorado Springs – Nine Patch Quilt & Fabric, Nevada, MO – Blue Top Quilt Shop, Lamar, MO, D Bar J. Quilts etc. Rockville, MO – White Flower Quilt Shop, Clinton, MO, - Margie Pearl’s House of Fabric, Bolivar, MO . For additional see www.brendasquiltstop.com St. Louis Area Spring Shop Hop – Thursday, April 5 to Sunday, April 8 Shops participating: The Quilted Cottage, St. Charles, Suzy Q’s, Wentzville- Quilted Fox, St. Louis – Your Quilt Shop, Arnold – Warm and Cozy, Columbia, IL – Patchwork Plus, Wood River, IL – Rosemary’s, Highland, IL
Missouri State Quilters Guild
SPIRIT AWARD
At the April 2017 board meeting in Columbia MO, the MSQG board authorized the establishment of a new recognition program called the Spirit Award. In conjunction with the existing Missouri Quilters Hall of Fame (recognition of a lifetime of achievement outlined in the membership book), the Spirit Award will recognize those members who promote MSQG through their enthusiasm and willingness to work for the benefit of all members. While these two programs are similar, the Spirit Award may include newer members, those who concentrate on a single area of MSQG life (event, committee, etc), or may/ may not serve in a titled position, such as board member, chairman, etc.
Nominations for the Spirit Award can be postmarked from November 1, 2017 – March 16, 2018. Up to five recipients, known as the Class of 2018, will be chosen (by written ballot) by a panel of MSQG board members and Spirit Award committee members present at the Spring Meeting. The first induction ceremony will be at the 2018 fall retreat. An appropriate award will be presented to each inductee.
The funding for our committee will begin with a memorial gift presented by the family of Ellen O’Bryan, our dear past president (2015). There is still much planning to do, and we are open to ideas from everyone. We are looking for other members to join our Spirit Award committee. We want it to be upbeat, creative, and fun. it’s not too early to consider who you might nominate for the Hall of Fame or the new Spirit Award. Nellie Mueller 636-257-3716, [email protected] or Mary Thompson 573-221-0981 __________do not detach_____________________________________________________________________
Missouri State Quilters Guild SPIRIT AWARD Nomination Form You may also use the back of this sheet or an additional sheet of paper
Postmark Nov 1,2017-March 16,2018 Mail to Nellie Mueller, 1970 Woodhaven Ln, Pacific MO 63069Print your name_________________________ phone____________________ address ________________________ cell phone ________________ ___________________________ zip___________ email __________________________________________________ nominee’s name _________________________ phone____________________ address________________________ cell phone ________________ email ____________________________________________________
You and the nominee must be or have been members of MSQG. You should belong to different local guilds .Nominee must not be one of the 10 current board members or serving on the Spirit Award committee.Nominee should exemplify the purposes of MSQG and promote the guild with enthusiasm and selflessness.
Think about what you admired about the nominee as you worked together how you got acquainted what you learned about the nominee , MSQG and yourself what she learned from you how you’ve shared what you gained from your experience other Oct 6, 2017
2017 Fall Retreat Wrap-Up:The MSQG Ying Yang, Traditional Quilting with a Modern Twist retreat was held in Jefferson City, on the weekend of October 6-8. With so many competing quilt events during October 2017, the retreat attendance was low. However, the number in attendance did not stop the
weekend from being amazing! Those in attendance came to learn and party with their friends. They were not disappointed!
This year, we had 12 new members in attendance! One new attendee, Pat Choraskis, came all the way from Alabama to attend our fun weekend. She is thinking she may come next year. How about that?
Cheri Hofeldt and Terri Kanyuck would like to thank everyone who assisted in creating the amazing retreat…. It took everyone--- thanks to:
Joyce Timmerman for procuring and presenting the past president plaque to Joyce O’Connell. Her acknowledgement of Joyce’s tenor was deeply appreciated by Joyce.
Joyce Timmerman for presenting the show and tell with professionalism and pizazz. She also did a wonderful presentation for past presidents in attendance.
Marilyn Chaplin for donating 40 yards of her stash and creating the fun, colorful centerpieces. Everyone took home a fat free fat quarter lollipop to remember Saturday’s dinner.
Casey York, Judy Brinker, Dolores Keaton, Ann McNew, Nancy Pleimann, and Lesa Spegal for teaching great classes.
Joyce O’Connell for the high spirited, fun trivia game on Friday evening. Hannibal Piecemakers -- This guild held a special drawing from a pool of their members
that had never attended a MSQG retreat. The lucky winner was Linda Belford, who attended the retreat as a guest of her guild. Linda, also, won $100 from the Ways and Means drawing with a jar of colorful buttons. (If you would like to see the delightful snowmen gifts she made with the buttons, visit our Facebook page.) Linda had a very lucky MSQG 2017!
Mary Anne Kemper for the quilt study presentation and drawings. We always learn new quilty facts from her.
Brenda Hancock for hotel coordination. Janice Almquist and the LeGrand sisters (Marilyn Montano and Pat Choraskis) for
participating in Terri Kanyuck’s jellyroll race. Janice squeaked it out. However, Marilyn was heard saying that she lost because she stopped to help her sister rethread. Pat is thinking she may hear about it for a while, just saying….. LOL All had fun!
Also thanks to --
Everyone who came. Everyone who invited a friend to join the retreat. Everyone who visited and / or purchased from our vendors.
Everyone who donated items or bought tickets for Jan McKeage’s Ways and Means raffle.
Everyone who participated in the Sew and Sell on Saturday evening. Everyone who brought quilts for Show and Tell. Everyone who participated in the Ying Yang challenge – making something useful with
the ‘Ying Yang’ theme in mind. Everyone who donated Pillow cases. These pillowcases were distributed to multiple
Missouri regions spreading a little fun for all over Missouri. Everyone who participated in the optional block exchange.
Otherwise, we would not have had a retreat and such a great guild!!!
Missouri State Quilters GuildThe Missouri State Quilters Guild met October 6, 2017 at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, Missouri. Present were Ruth Rakop, Madeline Gieselman, Nancy Pleimann, Janet Viehland, Leslie Burgin, Judy Brinker, Jan McKeage, Cheri’ Holfeldt, Terri Kanyuck, Ravan Simms, Carolyn Hammett, Joyce Timmerman, Linda Kanai, and Nellie Mueller.
The board meeting was called to order by President Ruth Rakop at 4 pm.
Nancy Pleimann gave the treasurer’s report. It was filed for audit.
Madeline Gieselman gave a brief report on the 2018 Spring Retreat/Annual Meeting “Sew-cial” to be held April 6 and 7 at the Drury Plaza Hotel in St. Charles, Missouri. The guest speaker will be Deborah Rubles on Innovative Cutting.
Joyce Timmerman informed the Board the company that makes the mosaic tiles has gone out of business. This is the tile that is presented to the outgoing MSQG President. Joyce agreed to do further research on a possible replacement and will get back to the Board. Discussion followed.
Linda Kanai requested that she be replaced as Board advisor. She thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve.
Cheri’ Hofeldt and Teri Kenyuck reported on the 2017 Fall Retreat. Ellen O’Bryan signed the hotel attrition clause five years ago. Cheri’ voiced concerns with the hotel charges to MSQG and the need to look elsewhere.
Ravan Simms, Fall Retreat Chair for 2018, announced the date would be held October 11-13 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, Missouri. Ravan gave a brief report on her theme, “All My Ghoul Friends Are Quilters”.
Janet Viehland made a motion to sign a one-year contract at Capitol Plaza Hotel for 2019. Motion passed.
Carolyn Hammett presented the names of members agreeing to run for the Board: President, Juanita Minner; Treasurer, Barb Reininger; Secretary, Janice Williams; and Publicity, Tracy Volansky.
Nellie Mueller reported on plans for the Spirit Award. Nominations are to be postmarked between January 1st and March 16th, 2018. The awardee will be inducted at the fall retreat. The Ellen O’Bryan family started funding for this award.
Those present signed a Get Well card for Susan Bates, undergoing knee surgery.
There being no further agenda the meeting was adjourned at 5:25.
Respectfully submitted,Susan J. Bates, Secretary
MSQG Board Members & Committee Chairs:
President* Ruth Rakop Newsletter* Leslie Burgin23801 Co. Rd 7640 219 SE 591 RoadNewburgh, MO 65550 Warrensburg, MO 64093573-762-2038 [email protected] [email protected]
Vice President* Madeline Gieselman Ways & Means Jan McKeageSpring 2017 Route 1, Box 182A 1511 Valley Dr.
Chair Millersville, MO 63766 Robertsville, MO 63072573-238-4392 [email protected]
Treasurer* Nancy Pleimann Library, Archives Pat Smith993 County Road 416 Historian * P.O. Box 75Oak Ridge, MO 63769 Mount Sterling, MO 65062573-270-5329 [email protected] 573-259-7500
[email protected]* Susan Bates Special Events* Cheri Hofeldt
14725 Country Road 8300 27387 Courtney Place Ct. Rolla, MO 65401 Warrenton, MO 63383573-364-7923 636-456-3070573-465-7923 [email protected]
[email protected] Membership* Janet Viehland Web Maven Madeline Gieselman
1230 N. Main Street 573-238-4392St. Clair, MO 63077636-629-1629 Grants Ruth Rakop636-399-2123 23801 County [email protected] Newburg, MO 65550
573-762-2038Publicity* Judy Brinker [email protected]
2878 Dardenne Link Drive Board Adviser Linda KanaiO’Fallon, MO 63368 30Y636-294-4456 Lake Lotawana, MO [email protected] 816-210-2523
Nominating Carolyn Hammett Fall Retreat Cheri Holfedt / Terri KanyuckChair 207 Serenity Place Ct. 2017 636 456-3070 314-607-9196
Pacific, MO [email protected]
*Denotes Board Members
Spirit Award:
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