Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club of the Olympic Peninsula September 2015

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1 Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club of the Olympic Peninsula September 2015 To further the act and skill of quilt making and to foster an appreciation of quilts old and new. Inside this Issue Meeting Highlights 2 Important Dates 2 Quilt Show Photos 2 Sunshine Needed 3 New Members 3 From the VPs 4 Santa Box 4 Library Corner 5 Book Sale 5 Class Schedule 6 Happy Birthday 6 Regional Quilt Shows 6 Fall is in the air and that means it s time to think about the upcoming election; no, not that election but the club s election of the 2016 Board. The first step in the election process is the formation of the Nominating Committee which needs to be presented to the members at the September business meeting. If you are interested in serving as a member of this committee, contact Doris Brown or Gail Mabbutt before September 9. Being on the nominating committee insures that you have a voice in choosing the slate for the 2016 Board. Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club has over 200 talented, caring, wonderful, delightful, fun, positive, impressive, amazing, extraordinary, great, incredible, dazzling, awesome members. (Did you find your name in the graphic above?) Please consider sharing your skills and talents to help ensure the long-term survival, health and growth of our club.

2 August Business Meeting Highlights IMPORTANT DATES Sept 2 10:00 Board Meeting Sept 9 9:30 Sue Nylander lecture and trunk show 11:00 Business Meeting 1:00 The Bedquilt at Olympic Theater Arts Center Sept 16 Sept 23 9:00 Book Sale Sept 30 Community Quilts Quilt Show Photos A CD of our quilt show photographs taken by Bonnie Filgo and Toni Tobin is now available for purchase. The cost is just $5! See Bonnie at Club to purchase!! The meeting was called to order at 10:00 by President Doris. Board members present were: President Doris Brown; Vice Presidents Diana Fisher and Katie Henderson; Treasurer, Maryann Ballard; Secretary Gail Mabbutt; and Parliamentarian, Sue Bermel. MINUTES The minutes from the July Business Meeting were approved and have been posted in the cupboard. FINANCIAL REPORTS Maryann Ballard reported that the current Financial Summary and Income and Expenditures report are posted in the cupboard. The year to date income is $22, and year to date expenses are $21, BOARD REPORTS President Doris Brown Doris announced that she is looking for members to serve on this year s Nominating Committee to identify members who are willing to serve as the 2016 SBSQC officers. Please contact Doris if you would be interested in serving on this committee. Doris announced that the theme for the 2016 raffle quilt is Pathway to the Stars. She asked if there are any plans for the 2017 raffle quilt. Lydia Nelson responded that a group of Club members will be creating pond themed quilt using the insect blocks created by Kitty Niles. Vice Presidents Katie Henderson and Diana Fisher Diana announced that the 2015 Studio Tour is scheduled for September 25 from There will be six homes on the tour. Passports will be available for purchase on August 19 for $5. Katie announced that arrangements have been made for the Spring 2016 retreat at St Andrews. The Vice Presidents will be taking reservations with a $100 deposit at the September 9 meeting. A bus tour of Country Village and Martindale publishing is scheduled for October 19. Tickets will go on sale on September 9 and the cost is approximately $30-$35. Finally members were reminded about the opportunity to see The Bed Quilt on September 9 at the Olympic Theater Arts. Tickets are $5 and the Education Committee is organizing this event. NEW BUSINESS Member Purchase of Quilt Raffle Tickets Doris Brown Several members have suggested that the Club return to the practice of having members purchase $ 10 worth of raffle tickets along with the payment of their 2016 dues in December and January. It was moved by Doris and seconded by Maryann Ballard that members will would be allowed, but not required, to purchase $10 worth of raffle tickets as part of paying their annual membership dues. A vote by show of hands was taken and a majority of the members present voted in favor of this change. The Board will recommend necessary changes to the Bylaws/Standing Rules to achieve this decision. Doris indicated that treasurer Maryann Ballard will develop and implement a process to make this possible for the 2016 dues payments. Page 2

3 COMMITTEE REPORTS Community Quilts Helga Barton Helga presented community/raffle quilts to two local organizations --- A quilt created by Ilsa Osier was presented to Sequim Valley Car Club. Proceeds from the raffle of this quilt will go to their scholarship program. A second quilt was presented to the Children s Hospital/ Trey Green Guild to be used as an auction item in their upcoming fundraiser. Sunshine Needed Our member Arvilla McAllister has fallen and is facing a long recovery. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. If you would like to send a card her address from the roster is: Arvilla McAllister 501 Birdsong Lane Port Angles, WA Welcome to Our NEW MEMBERS Anne Davies Claudia Warren Education Alanna Levesque and Deta Stem Alana announced that the Pat Speth class on Nickel Quilts is scheduled for Tuesday August 18 at 9:30 in the Gardiner community Center. Carolyn O Neill s Block of the Month (BOM) class will begin on September 2 at 12:30 at the Masonic Lodge. This class will be held every first Wednesday through May 4. Deta announced the dates for a series of Jacket classes. The jacket fitting classes will be held on September 16 (1:00 to 4:00) and September 17 (9:30 to 4:00) at the Gardiner Community Center..Jacket pattern classes will be taught on October 14 and 15 at the Gardiner Community Center. Jacket construction and completion will be taught on October 22 & 28 and November 11 & 18 at the Masonic Lodge by Ilsa Osier Quilt Show Marilyn Reinarz Marilyn discussed the after event report for the 2015 Quilt Show. Some of the comments to be considered for next year s show are: encouraging more garment and accessory entrees from members; not using an art poster in the future; explore the idea of having entries from more younger members ; continue using digital media on the Bainbridge ferry but displaying a quilt show banner at the Bainbridge ferry terminal; and, increasing visitor awareness/interest in the challenge quilt display. Marilyn also commented on the excessive warmth in the Middle School gym during much of the quilt show. Due to an error by the school maintenance manager, the ventilation system was shut down at 1:00 on Friday and no one could be reached to correct the situation. A letter is being sent to the Sequim School Superintendent advising him of this problem and requesting a refund of some of the costs of the 2015 gym rental. Marilyn will send out copies of the after event report and the letter to the Superintendent on the Club . Country Store Sharon Clayton Sharon announced that 1944 items plus 36 quilts were sold through the Country Store for total sales of $ Sharon also announced that Sherry Nagel will be the 2016 Country Store chairman. Membership Karen Agee Karen introduced Amy Jones who is visiting Club with her mother-in-law, Carolyn Jones, Sunshine Barbara Hughes Barbara spread some sunshine with her witty stories and announced the birthday Sues for August. Meeting was adjourned at 11:06 am Respectfully Submitted, Gail Mabbutt, Secretary Page 3

4 From the Vice Presidents: Why is there a Santa gift box on the Information Table throughout the year?????? 2016 SPRING QUILT RETEAT: On September 9, 2015 sign up to hold your spot for the SBSQC Spring Retreat to St. Andrews which will be March 28 thru April 1, A $100 deposit is required. Total cost is $ STUDIO TOUR: It is there for your donations of personal toiletries of all types. Many of us gather up toiletries when we are travelling (remember they are included in the price of your room) and donate them at Club meetings. Other good donations are the dental supplies you receive when you get your teeth cleaned. Your donation can be products for children, teens and/or adults. What happens to these donations? Each year at the Club Christmas Party we give this supply of donated toiletries to the North Olympic Foster Parents Association. They are made available for families in need throughout the year. So please bring in toiletries of any type with you to Club and place them in the Santa box. Passports are available for $5.00 to visit the fantastic studios of six of our club members. Those who have so graciously offered to open their studio to us are: Marci Kleinberg, Judy Ramos, Karen Eldridge, Jayne Merchant, Irene Snodgrass and Linda Huggins. This will be a great opportunity to see how these quilters organize their sewing areas. The tour will be September 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Have your passport signed/stamped at each location and you will be eligible to be in a drawing for a prize at the October 14 SBSQC business meeting. The passport must be turned in to the Vice Presidents at the October 14 meeting prior to the 10:00 business meeting. UPCOMING BUS TRIP: October 19 A bus trip is scheduled to go to the Bothell Country Village Shops which includes the Keepsake Quilt shop as well as a number of historical buildings containing other fun things for which to shop. The Quilt Shop has offered us a 10% discount if we wear an identifying badge. We will leave the shopping area at approximately noon to have a 12:30 tour of Martingale (we must not be late for that). We will get an up-close look at original designs from books they have published and a peek at never-before-seen designs from upcoming books. The tour wraps up in their Hurt Book Room where you can buy slightly injured books, containing patterns for quilters, knitters and other crafters, at bargain prices. They say to bring a big bag to carry your books home! Our trip will leave Sequim at 7:00 a.m. from the Shipley Center and return at approximately 6:00 p.m. With a minimum of 22 passengers the cost will be $ is the maximum number of passengers who can go on the trip. We will sign up beginning September 9, Page 4

5 New Books Farm Girl Vintage by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet Adding Layers-Color, Design and Imagination by Kathy Doughty The Better Bag Maker by Nicole Mallalieu Quilted Living by Gerri Robinson New DVD Peggy Martin Teaches You Quick Strip Paper Piecing LIBRARY CORNER Book Review by Judy Anderson I know a lot of us are just getting into wool appliqué and finding that we are enjoying it quite a bit. I ran across a great little find in our library for us wool appliqué newbies. Blossoms in Winter: 14 Design in Wool Felt Appliqué (#747) is a wonderful book with 14 winter designs. Authors Patti Eaton & Pamela Mostek take you from selecting and preparing your fabric to caring for your creation. There is a lap quilt made with soft rich flannel prints & wool felt appliqué to keep you (or your grandkids) snug all winter. The Winter Blues wall hanging is done with reverse appliquéd snowflakes and stipple quilted with silver metallic thread for a rich layered look. My favorite and the one I am going to try is The Midas Touch wall hanging. Poinsettias & doves made with gold and cream wool is just beautiful. If I just had one word to describe this book it would be cozy. Yep, this is a cozy read. Enjoy! Book Sale Donations If you have quilt books that you would like to donate for this year s sale, you can turn them in at the Library table by September 16. Mark your calendars!!!!! The annual SBSQC sale is coming up on September 23. There will be some great bargains on gently used quilt/craft books. These books have come from the Club library or have been donated by members. For those of you who haven t enjoyed this event before or those of you who forgotten how it works, here s how to play: Our book sale is a silent auction and you will need to get a bid number to play. Each book will have a minimum price on its bid slip. Bid numbers are available at 9:00 and will continue to be available until the close of bidding at 11:00. You can bid as many times as you want --- remember someone else may also be interested in your book(s)! Increases to bids are done in 25 increments. After announcements, book sale organizers will stack the books by the winning bid number. Once this is done, you can pick up your stack of books and pay at one of the cashier stands. You can pay in cash or check --- sorry no credit/debit cards. Remaining books may be offered at bargain basement prices So get ready to buy some great books at great prices. All proceeds from the sale go to the Club Library budget for purchase of new books/dvds/etc. Page 5

6 2015 Class Schedule September 2 Two Blocks a Month Session 1 Carolyn O Neill $15 Masonic Lodge 9 to 1 September 9 The Bedquilt a play performed by Michele LaRue from New York $5 1 p.m. curtain call Olympic Theater Arts Center September 9 Sue Nylander Lecture: 50 Year Journey with Fiber Trunk Show Clothing NC Masonic Lodge 9:30 September 9 Sue Nylander-Fit to Finish Vest Class & fitting $60 2 day Gardner Community Center 1 to 4 September 10 Sue Nylander-Fit to Finish Vest Class Gardner Community Center 9:30 to 4 October 13 Freemotion Quilting preparing for Angela Walters by quilting placemats with Marca Davies Get your mojo going! $40 Karen s Quilt Shop 1:00-4:00PM October 7 Two Blocks A Month Session 2 Carolyn O Neill $15 Masonic Lodge 9 to 1 October 14 October 15 Ilse Osier, Susie Morris, Cherie Bull & Deta Stem A pattern perfect for you! Custom fit a Jacket Pattern Susie, Cherie & Deta Fit & Finish your muslin for your jacket $25 included Gardner Community Center 12:30 to 4 Gardner Community Center 9:30 to 4:00 October 22 ILSE OSIER Creating your jacket fabric then your jacket $20 Masonic Lodge 12:30-4 9/4 Julie Petersen 9/9 Jeannie Berg 9/9 Tracey Jackson 9/11 Diana Fisher 9/13 Diane Davis 9/13 Norma Herbold 9/13 Peggy Johnson 9/14 Eunice Kappmeyer 9/15 Kay Snowhook 9/16 Cindy Smith 9/16 Peggy St. George 9/17 Betty Cook 9/17 Sandra Foster 9/18 Linda Adler 9/18 Lydia Nelson 9/19 Gina Nordskog 9/22 Luisa Hope 9/24 Judy Markle 9/28 Diana Cowan 9/29 Martha Clark 9/30 Wendy Whittemore REGIONAL QUILT SHOWS AND EVENTS Sept 12 Bainbridge Quilt Festival Outdoor festival along Winslow Way Sept Northwest Quilting Expo, Portland Expo Center Sept 26 Annual Outdoor Quilt Show A Festival of Color Main Street, Duvall, WA October 2-3 West Sound Quilters Quilt Show Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Bremerton Newsletter Submissions Information for the next newsletter must be received by the 25th day of the month. Send to: Merrie Jo Schroeder at suesscraps@hotmail.com Page 6