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| June 2014 |
President’s Message:
Do the best you can until you know better,
then when you know better,
do better.
Maya Angelou
do better.
Maya Angelou
From Our June 5th Meeting
Welcome to our
new, well returning, members
Candy
Posson and Marla Hill. Good to have you back.
Click on the pinemountainscrappers.shutterfly.com link to see the photos from the meeting, compliments of our Historian,
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Mary McDevitt
Mary says
We have some great photos to share this month. Our June meeting was a pleasure. Our speaker was Sue Rasmussen, quilt artist/teacher. You will see her trunk show as well as photos of her class on the following day. There you will see the fabric art work in process from our 16 students. |
We also have photos from Alice and Victoria on some of the projects they have been working on. Alice has made a lovely quilt for a little boy names Eric. It is made of 2 squares on point in white, blues and yellows. She has also made a beautiful multicolored purse. You will also see Alice's Giraffe quilt, which made for a baby girl who had open heart surgery. Alice quilts with a group of caring ladies in an organization called Garden of Hope. We also have a photo of her pumpkin centerpiece. I'm thinking turkey and thanksgiving.
Victoria is showing a beautiful plaid red and black shoulder bag and a beautiful table runner with birds. We love those birds and think we have seen them on other great projects from Victoria. Many thanks ladies for sharing your work with the group. We not only miss your work, but we miss all our members that have moved from PMC so please keep it coming. We love to see what our out of town members are working on so please email me photos of your projects with a description and I will post it.
Refreshments by Fran Burras
Delicious deserts this month were compliments of Ruth Ouellette, Mae Higgins and Mary Tondreau. Mary couldn't make the meeting but sent her goodies via Mr. & Mrs. Mc Chesney.
Comfort Zone
by Carol Wiersma & Felicity Watson
by Carol Wiersma & Felicity Watson
At Comfort Zone Workshop in May we sandwiched 7 quilts and this month we hope to sandwich several more. All in preparation for our "Let's Machine Quilt" workshops in July and August.
Join us on the second Thursday, June 12th for kit preparation and packaging at 2332 Alpen Court from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (bring your own lunch). Also come to the Comfort Zone Workshop on the 4th Wednesday, June 25th at the Pool Pavilion from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm. We will be sewing up quilt tops and get them sandwiched.
For more information call Carol Wiersma 242-7707 or Felicity Watson 242-1521.
Congratulations to the Card Makers and their co-chairs, Diane McBain and Gracia Stahl. We had a very successful Lilac Festival Weekend (see article). Card making is on vacation until August 2. Diane says" go swimming " until then (and say hi to Sonia at the pool).
Kathy Weinstein
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| Lynette Lame won the Quilt @ My House auction for June: Thursday, June 19, 10 -2. Lynette is making lunch so RSVP Lynette at 242-1455 and bring canned goods for the food bank. Lynette reminds us that Q@MH could also be called “Clean Up @ My House.” |
July is
the annual Chau & Tong Q@MH. They
have a date, Thursday July 10, 10-2.
RSVP to Tong (242-1983) by July 3 because these two need a lot of time
to prepare lunch. If Chau doesn’t go to
Viet Nam in July, it will be at Chau's house.
If she does go to Viet Nam, it will be at Tong’s. Stay tuned.
Canned goods accepted.
July is
the annual Chau & Tong Q@MH. They
have a date, Thursday July 10, 10-2.
RSVP to Tong (242-1983) by July 3 because these two need a lot of time
to prepare lunch. If Chau doesn’t go to
Viet Nam in July, it will be at Chau's house.
If she does go to Viet Nam, it will be at Tong’s. Stay tuned.
Canned goods accepted.
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Program Ginny Duhm and Marie Centeno
Raves are in for our June program and class. Sue Rasmussen entertained us on Thursday night and taught us on Friday. She wants to come back and we want to have her.
The July 3 program is Bunco for Quilters. Ditch your high heels for this one, you’ll be
running. Bring 2 fat quarters to
play.
Quilt & Chat & More for July 4th is cancelled.
Quilt & Chat & More for July 4th is cancelled.
In August, we will have another outstanding guest,
Barbara Stuhan, with a trunk show and a Friday class. More to come.
Scholarships are
available to members. Here's how it works: If a class is beyond your
budget, you may attend one class once a year at what you can pay. Contact Kathy
Weinstein at 242-2217.
Guild members who attend classes will
receive five Opportunity Quilt 2 tickets. New members
attending their first class will get ten OQ2 tickets. Contact Ginny
Duhm at 242-0022.
OPPORTUNITY QUILT NEWS
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It’s underway! The applique animals are being assembled. The trip to Candy’s Quiltworks for background fabric is rescheduled for sometime in July. The bear paw quilt blocks will be the Block of the Month for August.
LILAC Festival 2014 Wrap Up
We had a very successful Lilac Festival. We made back our expenses and then some. More than 450 cards were sold. The winner of the little black and white lap quilt was Karen Fries. Over 70 invites to Quilt & Chat & More were handed out to prospective guild members.
Thanks to all the volunteers who made the weekend so much fun. Special thanks to MJ Glaseman and Bobbi Marvel for decorating the Lilac Mobile for the parade.
This month’s library report features
our own quilter’s book, "Famous Enough” by Diane McBain, a former famous Hollywood movie star. She is also a member of our quilt guild. Our members who have read the book, Candy,
Fran and Gayle and a few others, gave the book report. This book is a "must read" for
anybody wanting to learn the unvarnished truth behind the "Hollywood
myth", and about a young
woman’s soul searching. Below is a list of books added to PMSQG library this past month. Librarian thanks Mae and Allie for their generous donations. There is a book purchased in class from Sue Rasmussen, “Quilting 101: What Every Quilter Should Know”. It is a must read for all quilters, so please come in and check it out. This is just a smiley reminder that members can check the books out from PMSQG library for 90 days.
Books donated by Mae Higgins
The Bear “E” Patch Sandra Malone Paint, Patterns
Feathered Star Sampler Marsha McCloskey Piecing
Christmas heart Lights Susie M. Robbins Piecing,
Appliqué
Books donated by Allie White
A Quilter’s Ark Margaret
Rolfe Foundation
Piecing
501 Quilt Blocks Better Homes and Gardens Patchwork, Applique
Tip of the Month
There was no tip of the month from guild members but...Sue Rasmussen, our guest teacher this month, had tip after tip. If you missed her class, you can take out her book from our Library, previously mentioned.
"Quilting 101: What Every Quilter Should Know."
Sue knows everything!
Here's an interview with Sue that explains the class we took.
Here's another website, "The Quilt Show" featuring Alex Anderson and Ricky Times:
http://www.thequiltshow.com
*** HAPPY BIRTHDAY ***
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Elaine Goodchild June 3Laura Andresen June 6Mary McDevitt June 22
MJ Glaseman June 26
Kathy McChesney June 30 |
NEWS
Brainstorm Takes the Summer Off
Q&C Potlucks continue in June & July but the Brainstorm is taking two months off. Even brains need vacations.
Quilt & Chat is Now Quilt & Chat & More
We do more at quilt & chat that chat & quilt. We do more. Therefore, Q&C is now QCM.
Community Donation
A donation from the Guild has been made to Megan McGinley, the young lady from PMC who was shot in Santa Clarita and lost her eyesight. She is known to many of the Scrappers. We wish her well and hope she returns to the hill soon.
If you wish to continue as the chair or co-chair of a committee or you would like to be the chair of a committee, please contact Kathy Weinstein as soon as you can. If you would like to have a sabbatical from a chair, contact Kathy even sooner!
Reception for Diane McBain
Join us at the Frazier Park Library, Saturday July 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 to celebrate the publication of Diane McBain's memoir, "Famous Enough." Diane and her co- author, Michael Michaud, will read from and answer questions about the book. Diane will sign your copy of her book. Books can be purchased on Amazon. If you would like to have the book shipped free, contact Kathy Weinstein at kimthebow@yahoo.com.
Kern County Fair
The Pine Mountain Scrappers need representation at the Kern County Fair in September. Go online to www.kerncountyfair.com for information.
Breaking News!!!!!! Seven Sisters Quilt Show
Yes, there is a quilt show at the Madonna Inn June 28 & 29. It's the Seven Sisters. Check out the calendar for details.
http://www.aqgcc.org/Seven_Sisters_Quilt_Show.html
Still More Breaking News!!!!!Firehouse Ribbon Cutting July 12
Direct from Supervisor Couch's office, the ribbon cutting at the PMC Firehouse is July 12, 2014. The Firehouse opening has not been scheduled yet. The Supervisor and his staff are very appreciative of not only the firehouse quilt but all our efforts in the community.
Party
You are invited to a party at Mel & Kathy Weinstein's Sunday July 13.
2312 Glacier Dr., 242-2217.
Doors open at noon.
BBQ and drinks supplied by Mel.
Desserts by Kathy.
Potluck.
Letters 
Dear Guild Friends,
I appreciate so much getting the newsletter. I don’t drive at night now so I don’t make it
up your way. You are wonderful friends
and I appreciate all I learned from everyone.
I am trying to pay it forward and we have a group here quilting. Allie keeps me posted and with the newsletter
I can keep up.
My best regards and love,
Jean Bryant
Block of the Month
July Block of the Month
Pinwheel Pizzazz
Designed by Felicity Watson
Unfinished size: 10 ½”
Fabric: From
scrap stash
A (white)
Cut (2) 5 ½” x 5 ½” squares
B (red)
Cut (2) 5 ½” x 5 ½” squares
C (white)
Cut (4) 2 ½” x 2 ½” squares
D (red)
Cut (4) 2 ½” x 2 ½” squares
E (red)
Cut (2) 2 ½” x 2 ½” squares
F (blue)
Cu (2) 2 ½” x 2 ½” squares
Instructions:
1.
Place A
& B right sides together
2.
Draw a diagonal line down the middle on the
wrong side of
A, pin and sew ¼” on either side of drawn line. Cut on line.
A, pin and sew ¼” on either side of drawn line. Cut on line.
3.
Iron open and square up to 4 ½” squares (Makes 4)
4.
Repeat directions 1-3 with E & F squares drawing on
wrong side of whichever fabric is easier to see line. Cut to 1
½” squares (Makes 4)
wrong side of whichever fabric is easier to see line. Cut to 1
½” squares (Makes 4)
5.
Lay out blocks as shown and sew together.
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Photo from " http://www.emblibrary.com"
Please send feedback to kimthebow@yahoo.com
Respectfully submitted, KONGA |
