THE PATCHWORK GAZETTE Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild Volume 21, Issue 5 Jeanie Noble, Editor August 2015

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August, 2015 1 Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild THE PATCHWORK GAZETTE Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild Volume 21, Issue 5 Jeanie Noble, Editor August 2015 President s Corner Cut Ups I don't know

Here's what you do. Cut a nice size piece and pin (just to hold it down) it to your wall and run your hot iron all over it. Shiny side down. Dull side to the outside where you place the iron.

A clean board. You can reuse each piece of freezer paper and just reposition it on the new area you are cleaning.

1 August, Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild THE PATCHWORK GAZETTE Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild Volume 21, Issue 5 Jeanie Noble, Editor August 2015 President s Corner Cut Ups I don't know about you but my design wall is full of little strings and bits of fabric. After searching for a way to get rid of all that I found a great tip. FREEZER PA- PER! Yep, freezer paper. Here's what you do. Cut a nice size piece and pin (just to hold it down) it to your wall and run your hot iron all over it. Shiny side down. Dull side to the outside where you place the iron. You only need to pin it the first time, after you iron it will lie flat. When you peel back the paper after ironing, all the little thread bits will have stuck to the shiny side of the paper. BAM! A clean board. You can reuse each piece of freezer paper and just reposition it on the new area you are cleaning. Karen Editor s note: If your design board or wall is made of batting, the freezer paper will adhere to it and will NOT pull off! First Vice President s Place Hope this heat is not getting the better of you. At least we can retreat to our sewing projects! I know I enjoyed Andy's lecture and inspiration on crazy quilting. There is just not enough time in the days to do all we want. Remember we have a 5th Monday workshop - Ruler revolution table runner. Jeanie has a supply list added to newsletter. Questions just call me. Sept. Meeting will be our Challenge reveal. Miniature is the theme. Quilt room diarama, shadow box. Can't wait to see what our minds have come up with. Just let it be quilt related, please. We will play a few games, laughing and having fun with friends. Bring (5) 2 1/2" strips for one of the games, please. Also, bring finger foods. Until then stay as cool as you can and enjoy our quilting life. Jammie Donation Quilt Blocks HOSTESS SCHEDULE Bees are needed to take turns hosting to welcome our new members and guests each month. Be on hand your hosting day to answer any questions they might have and introduce them to your Bee, a few members and their tables. If you will not be present please have your hosting covered. Thank you for your help Sept 14 Ollie Beverly, Jean's Corner-EQ7 Mar 14, 2016 Oct 12 Sue Glick, Joan Marshall, Escapes Bee April 11, 2016 Jammie Ackley, Blessing Bee in Trinity-Heavenly Threads Nov 9 Bitsy Barr Community Service Bee, Jean's Corner Dec 14, 2015 Bonnie Walker, Square in a Square Bee, Jean's Corner Jan 11, 2016 Josey Fountain, Heaven Bound Bee, First Baptist Church, Pt. Blank Feb 8, 2016

2 Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild 2 The Patchwork Gazette August 10, 2015 LPQG Meeting Minutes President Karen Godfrey called the August 10, 2015, meeting of the LPQG to order at 9:30 A.M. She immediately turned the meeting over to First VP Jammie Ackley to introduce the speaker. Jammie introduced the speaker, Andrea, Andy, Blodgett who would give an interesting talk and trunk show on antique Crazy Quilts. The Business Meeting was called to order at 10:45. A.M. Bitsy Barr gave the invocation. Juanita moved to approve the minutes of the July meeting as published in the newsletter. The motion was seconded and the minutes were approved. First VP Jammie Ackley talked about the 5 th Monday workshop, August 31, Ruler Revolution which she would lead. She said the cost was $15.00 for members and $25.00 for non members. Kits would be available for $ Participants would receive a supply list. Jammie said she was excited about the September Challenge quilt room dioramas. The challenge would be part of the September program, and lunch of finger foods, followed by games would complete it. For playing the games each person would need five 2 1/2 strips of fabric. Second VP Joanie Anderskow announced that there were 57 members present. in addition to guests. She recognized the three founding members who were present: Barbara Warner, Juanita Doolittle, and Donna McIntyre. Pictures were taken. Nancy Brinton gave the financial report: Beginning balance was $7, and ending balance was $6, Sondra Sterling moved to accept the financial statement. The motion was seconded and it passed. Committee Reports: J.C. Gafford reported on the status of the chartered bus to the International Quilt Festival on October 29 at the Brown Convention Center in Houston. J.C. explained to new members that the guild reserved a bus each year to make the trip to Houston to the quilt festival and told the advantages of riding the bus. He would begin collecting for the bus trip during the break. The members fees were $29.00 and nonmembers were $ Bonnie Walker, Square in a Square Bee, showed a quilt she had made and told of 3 day retreats: August and September They retreats would be held at Jean s. Fee would be $ Judy Grossman showed several items that could be purchased at the Exchange Table. Bitsy Barr reported that there were 52 community service items turned in at the meeting. Next month s challenge was to bring something yellow. Davonne Metzger, Sylvia Sills, Joan Marshall, and Alice Bland made donations. Next drawing would be during the September meeting. Kits for community service items were available. Habitat for Humanity chairperson Shirley Bell said that there were two homes to be dedicated soon. She has quilts for them. Patsy Simpson Electronic Communications chair said the she had sent an last week and to let her know by if members hadn t received it. Beverly Herrod, Hospitality Chairman, needs help with food, setting up, etc. She thanked those who helped today. Librarian Marty Deselle reported that she had a balance of $83.23 and requested suggestions for new books. Jammie has received almost all of the 64 blocks she needed for the donation quilt. If you know of a place to show and sell tickets for the quilt let Karen know. We are still in need of a Scheduler for showing the quilt. Lisa Jeffries was not in attendance, so Shirley Bell offered to deliver the F. A. I. T. H. items to the Livingston Physical Therapy building. Sunshine and Shadows chairman Naomi Creech said that Laureen Yust s husband has been treated for bladder cancer. Carolyn Ferrell, who had one more Chemo treatment for breast cancer was present at the meeting and Continued on page 3.

3 August, Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild Continued from page 2. was recognized. Naomi said that Delores Jones was about half way through her Chemotherapy for breast cancer. Diana Chambers announced the birth of her first grandchild. Mary Parrish said that she may need help, especially from husbands to put up the lights, for Hometown Christmas displays. Fun Stuff Members with birthdays in August were recognized: McIntyre. Jeanie Noble, Marty Deselle, Laureen Yust, and Donna Deb Allen won $15.50 in the 50/50. Door prizes were given to Manuela Franco, Bobbylee Ruskis, Debbie Baca, Sue Glick, Kathy Shute, Mary Landgrebe, Carol Crosby, Kathy Shute, and Davonne Metzger received the President s gift. Chairperson Marci Santa Cruz gave the B O M blocks to Sondra Sterling. She showed the September block, Maple Leaf. Deb Allen, Kay Hardy, and Kay Gilligan (visitor) received bags of fat quarters in the Stash Builder Opportunity from chairperson Kathy Hilton.. Sondra Sterling won the Fat Quarter of the Month. Chairperson Bobbylee Ruskis said that next month s color would be lavender, purple or violet. Nancy Petersen moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 11:35 A M for a break and then Show and Tell. Patsy Simpson for Vicki Myers, Secretary Board Report The board met on August 3, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Livingston with the following board members present: Karen Godfrey, Jammie Ackley, Kay Hardy, Sylvia Sills, Nancy Brinton, and Patsy Simpson. Jammie said she was excited about the September challenge the quilt room dioramas. A discussion concerning nonmembers taking part in guild activities followed. It was decided that nonmembers should be permitted to take part in everything except the B O M and Fat Quarter of the Month. If there was a cost, nonmembers would pay more than members. After every normal Guild meeting bring your Brown Bag Lunch and supplies to participate in a Sit & Sew session. All meetings are at the First Baptist Church, 106 Colt Road, Livingston, unless otherwise noted. Communications - Patsy Simpson If you are not receiving your LPQG s, send an to Patsy at fpsimpson@eastex.net. That way, she will have your address and can make corrections to her list if it is necessary. If you need telephone notifications, let Patsy know at

Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild 4 The Patchwork Gazette Sunshine & Shadows Naomi Creech Sunshine and Shadows chairman Naomi Creech said that Laureen Yust s husband has been treated for bladder

Naomi said that Delores Jones was about half way through her Chemotherapy for breast cancer. Diana Chambers announced the birth of her first grandchild.

4 Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild 4 The Patchwork Gazette Sunshine & Shadows Naomi Creech Sunshine and Shadows chairman Naomi Creech said that Laureen Yust s husband has been treated for bladder cancer. Carolyn Ferrell, who had one more Chemo treatment for breast cancer was present at the meeting and was recognized. Naomi said that Delores Jones was about half way through her Chemotherapy for breast cancer. Diana Chambers announced the birth of her first grandchild. - taken from the meeting minutes Fat Quarter of the Month - Bobbylee Ruskis This is the month of Sondra Sterling. She was the winner of 13 natural muslin fat quarters in the FQoM drawing. And as you will see elsewhere in this newsletter, she was a winner in other contests also. It s good to be Sondra in August! So for the month of September, please bring a fat quarter of purple, violet or lavender. It can be solid or print. If you are a fan of this hue, try your luck in September. Good luck!! Bobbylee September Birthdays Beth Dunn... Sep 1 Jammie Ackley... Sep 3 Jo Ann Parrish... Sep 10 Jean Yarbrough... Sep Winners JAN 2015 Jeanie Noble FEB 2015 Maria Santa Cruz MAR 2015 Karen Godfrey APR 2015 Judy Stevenson MAY 2015 Debbie Baca JUN 2015 Nancy Brinton JULY 2015 Ann Smith AUG 2015 Sondra Sterling SEPT 2014 Jan Hill OCT 2014 Joan Marshall NOV 2014 Naomi Creech DEC 2014 Carol Crosby September 2015 Hostess Beverly Herrod Don t forget if you signed up to bring refreshments! Food: Everyone bring Finger Foods for our Sept. Retreat Luncheon. Drinks: Pauline Spurlock To participate in the FQoM, you need to bring a fat quarter to have your name in the drawing. If you win, you need to participate in the FQoM for the next 12 months, but you cannot win for these next 12 months. Colors for 2015: January - White muslin from Jean s Corner February - Red & White (hearts or flowers?) March - Green print April - Turquoise or rain symbols May - Pink tone-on-tone or small print June - Gold or Yellow sunny fabric July - Patriotic print August - Natural muslin from Jean s Corner September - Lavender, purple or violet October -Fall leaves/harvest colors November - Food print December - Holiday fabric

August, 2015 5 Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - Bitsy Barr & Debbie Baca Bitsy Barr reported that there

5 August, Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - Bitsy Barr & Debbie Baca Bitsy Barr reported that there were 52 community service items turned in at the meeting. Next month s challenge was to bring something yellow. taken from the meeting minutes

6 Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild 6 The Patchwork Gazette Schedule of Bees 2 nd Monday 1:00 p.m. at Jean's Corner Community Service Bee Bitsy Barr 1 st Wednesday at Heavenly Threads Quilt Shop in Trinity Blessing Bee Jammie Ackley 2 nd Wednesday 9:00 a.m. at Jean's Corner Square-in-a-Square Bee Bonnie Walker Every Thursday 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.at Escapees Clubhouse Thursday Bee Sue Glick & Joan Marshall 3 rd & 5 th Thursdays 10:00 a.m. noon at First Baptist Church, Point Blank Heaven Bound Bee Josey Fountain Every Friday except holidays 9:00 a.m. at Jean's Corner AccuGo Bee Madi McMurry Standing Rules and Reminders 1. Guild Meetings will be held on the second (2nd) Monday of the month at First Baptist Church, Livingston. 2. Guild meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. 3. Hostesses and Board members are to be present at 8:45a.m. 4. Hostesses are to have refreshments set up no later than 9:00 for social time. 5. Members are required to wear name tags or be fined fifty cents ($.50). 6. Library books are due back one (1) month after checking out. You will be fined one dollar ($1.00) per month or part of month following return date. Limit 3 books per person, at once. 7. Board of Directors meetings are the first Monday of each month unless a holiday falls on that Monday. Guild members may attend and speak to the Board. Only Board members may vote on items presented to the Board. Closed meetings are for Board Members only. 8. Visitors are welcome and may attend two (2) Guild meetings without joining but may not participate in Guild activities except Show and Tell. 9. First Monday board meetings, the regular LPQG meeting and the 5th Monday workshops will be held at First Baptist Church. Fifth Monday workshop participants should bring an item or two for the church pantry. 10. Each Officer and Committee Chairperson shall keep a record of her/his Guild activities, which will be passed to their successor. 11. Each Board member is responsible for designating a substitute to perform her/his duties in their absence. 12. The President is empowered to select "Quilt Angels" for recognition of their personal involvement and service to the Guild. 13. If you take part in the secret pal gift exchange, please be sure to bring your secret pal gift to the guild meetings. If you cannot bring it, please ask a friend to bring it for you or mail it. 14. The current dues for LPQG are $25.00 for full membership and $15.00 for associate membership. Charter members and past Presidents are exempt from annual dues. 15. Please turn off cell phones during meetings. 16. Members who present programs will receive fee of $150 if the member wants it. Member workshop instructors will do them for free or will set a price to offset expenses. LPQG subsidizes workshops. Members pay $15 for any workshop + any supplies needed. Nonmembers pay $25 + needed supplies. 17. Winners of the BOM who complete quilts in six months will receive a $25.00 gift certificate from the LPQG to Jean s Corner. 18. The Charter Members and Past Presidents' Lunch will be held in April of even numbered years.

7 August, Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild Officers Officers President... Karen Godfrey 1st Vice President Programs... Jammie Ackley 2nd Vice President Membership... Joanie Anderskow Secretary... Vickie Myers Treasurer...Nancy Brinton Parliamentarian...Sylvia Sills Committee Chairs Bee Keeper... A member of each Bee Bus Trip... JC Gafford Challenge Retreat... Jammie Ackley Community Services... Bitsy Barr & Debbie Baca Donation Quilt Design... Jammie Ackley Donation Quilt Tickets Printing... Kay Hardy Donation Quilt Ticket Sales... Verda Bland Donation Quilt Scheduler... Education... Karen Godfrey Electronic Communications... Patsy Simpson Exchange Table...Judy Stevenson Habitat for Humanity... Shirley Bell Historian... Kay Hardy Hometown Christmas... Mary Parrish & Brenda Mack Hospitality Year at a Glance Aug 31, 2015 Sep 7, 2015 Sep14, 2015 Oct 5, 2015 Oct 12, 2015 Nov 2, 2015 Nov 9, 2015 Nov 30, 2015 Dec 7, 2015 Dec 14, 2015 Fifth Monday Workshop Jammie Ackley Ruler Revolution No Board Meeting, It s Labor Day Quilt Room Challenge Board Meeting TBA Board Meeting Quilts of Valor Presentation Fifth Monday Open Sew Board Meeting Christmas Party Librarian... Marty Desselle LPQG Memorabilia Sales... Maxine Mangrum Newsletter... Jeanie Noble Public Relations...Madi McMurry Quilt Show Quilts of Valor... Bitsy Barr Special Projects/Troop Support... Lisa & Crystal Ash Sunshine & Shadows... Naomi Creech and Jan Hill Telephone Committee...Pat Johnson,... Shirley Bell, and Mary Landgrebe UFO Project... Kathie Hilton & Nancy Brinton Website... Patty Drewett Fun Stuff Chairs 50/50... Joan Marshall Birthdays... Joan Marshall Block of the Month...Marcia Santa Cruz Door Prizes... Joan Marshall Fat Quarter Lotto... Kathie Hilton Fat Quarter of the Month... Bobbylee Ruskis Gifts to Visitors... Joan Marshall Secret Pals... Joanie Anderskow Show & Tell... Celeste Williamson Supply List for 5th Monday Workshop, Aug 31, 2015 Ruler Revolution 3 x 3 Ruler Dancing Pinwheel Table Runner 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Lunch: 30 minutes. (3) 9 1/2 squares Grey (Medium) fabric (3) 9 1/2 squares White (Light) fabric (3) 9 1/2 squares Teal (Dark) fabric 2/3 yard Light Grey (contrast set in triangles) fabric 3 x 3 Ruler Revolution Ruler 12 1/2 square up ruler On Point Ruler (if you have one) Thread Machine in good working order Seam Ripper Cutting Mat Rotary cutter Mechanical pencil (hard lead) Iron and Ironing board Gold Lid Starch Pins Sack Lunch

8 Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild 8 The Patchwork Gazette Show & Tell - Celeste Williamson 1. Jeanie Noble Quilt of Valor 2. Kay Hardy Mondo Bag 3. Marty Desselle Baby Quilt 4. Glenda Henson 3 quilts 5. Edith Landrum table runner 6. Cathy Reinburg BoM quilt 7. Maxine Mangrum small quilt 8. Karen Godfrey round robin quilt 9. Jammie Ackley round robin quilt 10. Bobbylee Ruskis Grandsons autograph quilt

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10 Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild 10 The Patchwork Gazette Show & Tell (continued)

11 August, Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild Fun Stuff

12 Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild 12 The Patchwork Gazette LPQG Block of the Month September 2015

13 August, Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild Cathy Reinburg with the Blocks of the Month for February 2015 Before & After Sondra Sterling was the August Blocks of the Month winner.

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******************************************************** The President s Message and Block of the Month will return in September.

******************************************************** The President s Message and Block of the Month will return in September. The Newsletter of Faithful Circle Quilters July 2018 FCQ Officers President Carol Petranek Treasurer Kathy Lee Assistant Treasurer Janet O Leary Thursday Vice President Carol Roberts Secretary Debbie Jensen