Shared Scraps from the President

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1 Guild Newsletter JULY 2017 Shared Scraps from the President Valley Forge Homestead Quilt Guild PO Box King Of Prussia, PA NQA member # VFHQonFaceBook In this issue Presidents Message 1 Next Guild Mee ng Membership Dues 2 Birthdays Workshop Pics 3 Charity Quilts 4 Yard Sale, Challenge Fat Quarter 5 August Mtg, BOM June Mee ng 6 Bees 7 Workshops 8 Quilt Shows 9 [HOHL] June Minutes 10 Guild Informa on 11 With Memorial Day behind us and July 4 approaching, flags are a prominent decoration. We ll be seeing them in all sizes, from the minis displayed along yards and businesses to large ones flapping majestically in the breeze. Looking up history of the flag, I found a wealth of information. Our flag, which stands for our nation s freedom and independence, was designed with great thought and symbolism. The thirteen stripes are for the original thirteen colonies; the white stripes mean purity and innocence; the red stripes mean courage, hardiness and valor. The blue field is for justice and perseverance, the white stars are symbolic of the heavens. Of course, the flag underwent many changes between the original flag for the 13 united colonies and the flag that is familiar to us today. According to the U. S. Flag Code, our flag is considered a living thing because it represents our nation. There is flag etiquette and many regulations regarding it s use. When a flag is folded in a ceremony, each of the twelve folds has a symbolic meaning. Children love seeing flags and waving them. I hope we haven t been remiss in teaching our children to honor Old Glory and all that it means. Happy July 4 th! Ann Palmer June 18, 2017 Meeting Laura Cunningham s topic is Custom Design Your Own Quilt. Be sure to read every page for lots of announcements, news, informa on and pictures! REFRESHMENTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL 1 1

2 HOW TO GET TWO FOR ONE Charlene Hagerty, our membership chair, will be collecting the $25.00 dues in July and August. Membership for the year begins in September and dues should be paid by then. You may pay with a check. If you pay with cash, please put it in an envelope with your name on it. Our raffle quilt is ready! Time to buy and sell raffle tickets. Each member is responsible for buying/selling at least $10/12 tickets. You may purchase your tickets at guild meetings. Remember for every $10.00, you receive 12 tickets. So this is where the Two for One comes in. Bring a check for $35.00 and you will be getting two things for one check, dues and raffle tickets. (I know that is stretching it, but hopefully it got your attention and you will pay for both things at once.) JOBS AND COMMITTEES With the start of a new guild year, many committees have openings. Look on our website at the job descriptions for a committee or two that you might like to be a part of. Cathy Fennell is looking forward to filling these spots. Give her a call with your willingness to be a friendly, productive guild member. A great way to meet fellow members. Happy Birthday July July 5 th Gloria Clark and Paula Pe john July 7 th Judy Tokar July 8 th Laura Chaplar and Joan Shaw July 13 th Jeanne Dzedzy and Winnie Spoonts July 19 th Maxine Close July 21 st Gail Dovalovsky and Judy Snook July 22 nd Barbara Hughes and Debi Kindred Ladies August August 3 rd Barbara Sherman August 9 th Marjorie Gavi August 12 th T. Schireson August 14 th Kathy Graff August 15 th Vickie Lopres August 19 th Rose Warren August 21 st Linda Ulinski August 30 th Charlene Hagerty 2

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4 Almost there and it s only July! 13 more quilts were turned in at our June meeting! When you make pillowcases for Drexel Baby Boxes, they should be standard size made of cotton fabrics. The main piece should be 3/4 yard or 27" x WOF and the cuff 9" x WOF. Make sure your two fabric widths are similar. There are many online directions and tutorials including one at Missouri Star Quilt Co. SAVE THE DATE! Valley Forge Homestead Quilters Guild Members' Indoor Yard Sale Date: Saturday, October 21, 2017 Time: 10:00 am ~ 3:00 pm Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Table Fee: $ per table STAY TUNED...MORE DETAILS TO COME Questions? Jacqui Santangelo - jrenee185@gmail.com Or Beth Mancini - bethquilts@comcast.net COLOR YOUR QUILT WORLD CHALLENGE Do you have an idea of what you are going to do in making your challenge quilt? Have you started it? Is your challenge quilt finished? Dottie will be reviewing the rules at our July meeting. Check them out on our website. Feel free to call me if any questions at or at dolgash@comcast.net Dottie Dolgash Challenge Quilt Chair 4

5 August 15, 2017 meeting - Jack Edson, Then and Now Read more about him by googling Quilter's Newsletter - October/November Jack Edson. FAT QUARTER RAFFLE Wow! I was really impressed with the number of green fat quarters turned in last month. They are simply beautiful. Some lucky member will be the winner. Why not you! Don't forget to bring in your green fat quarters in July and August. They only have to read green, which means they may have other colors in them. Don't forget that there will be an additional prize for the winner. Any questions? Just ask me. Gloria Clark Block of the Month for July: 5

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7 Bees.Bees.Bees.Bees. Hos ng a bee is easy and a lot of fun. Bees are a wonderful place to make friends. Please call one of the Host Coordinators (Gloria, Jean, Donna, or Mary) if you would like to host a Bee. Appliqué Bee 1st Tuesday 7:00 9:00 PM Host Coordinator: Gloria Clark A ernoon Bee 2nd Tuesday 12:30 3:30 PM Host Coordinator: Jean Hayden July 4 th August 1 st Enjoy the Holiday! Pa McLain Fulton July 11 th August 8 th Rosemary Geisler Paula Pe yjohn Evening Bee 1 4th Tuesday 7:00 9:00 PM Host Coordinator: Donna Raymond Evening Bee 2 4th Thursday 6:30 8:30 PM Host Coordinator: Ruth Heslin July 25 th August 22 nd Charlene Hagerty Judy Snook July 27 th August 24 th Fairview Village Church 3044 W Germantown Pike, Eagleville Northern Bee 5th Tuesday 6:30 9:30 PM Host Coordinator: Mary Mole ere August 29 th Miriam Bermudez 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 sugges ng ways to layout quilt blocks, work with colors, etc.; and we enjoy each other s company in a smaller venue. Check your calendar 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! 7

8 Guild Workshops Comfort Quilt Workshop with Maxine Close DATE: Saturday, July 29, 2017 PRICE: Free TIME: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM PLACE: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church LUNCH: Will Be Provided Flower Pounding and Sun Prin ng with Marjorie Gavi DATE: Saturday, August 5th, 2017 PRICE: $30; $15 Kit Fee. TIME: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM PLACE: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church LUNCH: Please bring your own RAIN DATE: Saturday, August 12, 2017 We need SUNshine to do this workshop Friendship Tea with Cathy Fennell & Judy Snook DATE: Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 PRICE: Free TIME: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM LUNCH: Sign Up for what you will bring at guild mee ng PLACE: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Save The Dates for 2017 November 4 Quilt as You Go Holiday Table runner with Sandy Dounce Workshops Notes: Workshop fees are non refundable. Fees can be given to Jean Hayden at mee ngs 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 a end, please phone Jean Hayden. 8

9 Quilt Shows Quilt Odyssey - July 20-23, At the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, PA For more info visit Peach Blossoms - Quilts in the Orchard - July 21-22, Presented by Ocean Waves Quilt Guild at Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. For more info visit Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza - September 14-17, Presented by Mancuso Show Management, the largest and most prominent quilting arts event in the Northeast all under one roof at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Phoenixville, PA. For more info visit AQS Quilt Week - September 13-16, Presented by AQS at the Schroeder Expo Center, 1 Executive Blvd, Paducah, KY. For more info visit For info about more quilt shows Checkout our website for local and regional quilt shows. THE (HOHL) CHALLENGE Phyllis Manley spoke to us about The (HOHL) Challenge at our June meeting. An will be coming to you giving even more details. This is an opportunity to make a small quilt to be shared by many guilds. It is also a chance to see what members of the other guilds have interpreted in their quilts. Phyllis and her Something Wonderful partner Stacy have a new endeavor called THE (HOHL) CHALLENGE. This is a challenge offered to local guilds. The result will be a traveling quilt show that will be hosted at each guild participating with prizes for 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place via Viewer s Choice collected from all the showings. Phyllis is encouraging our members to consider participating. Handouts were on the Information Table and one can hohlchallenge@gmail.com if you have any questions or need more information. 9

10 June 20, 2017 Meeting Minutes WELCOME: President Ann welcomed all members and one visitor, Vickie Lopresti s friend and fellow quilter from San Diego, Tina Rainey and said we should try to stay cool as the air conditioning was not working. The picnic commenced with Ann calling out a different insect name that had been placed on each table. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Barb Hughes shared information about a concert at the Mann Music Center on July 25. She has a discount code for tickets if any members are interested. Barb will be singing at this performance with the festival chorus. Phyllis Manley shared two quilt items of interest: Art Quilt Elements 2018 is looking for entries. For more information visit calls-for-entry/ Phyllis and her partner, Stacy, for Something Wonderful have a new endeavor called The [Hohl] Challenge. See details on Pg. 9. Jean Hayden announced that she would be calling the Church about the lack of air conditioning, again. HOSPITALITY DOOR PRIZES: Becky Weiland and Debbie Kindred won the door prizes. REFRESHMENTS: July will be our ice cream social. Sign -up sheet to bring refreshments to September meeting was circulated. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Kate Sevensky asked the nominated candidates for each office to come to the podium. The slate of officers is as follows: Treasurer: Marge Quinn; Membership Chair: Charlene Hagerty; Secretary: Jean Corday; Vice President: Chris Candello; President: Cathy Fennell Once announced, Kate called for the vote. The slate was unanimously voted in with their term of office starting at the September 2017 meeting. MEMBERSHIP: It s that time again, Charlene Hagerty, will be collecting membership dues at the July and August meeting. RAFFLE QUILT: The raffle quilt will be done shortly and will return to the committee to add the binding and label. Ann sent around the sign up list to help with selling raffle tickets and setting up the quilt in Hershey and Oaks. Please sign up to white glove at Oaks so we can sell raffle tickets there. We still need a member or two to chair the selling of the raffle tickets for the next two years. Please contact Ann if you are interested. QUILT BEES: The 3rd Wednesday Art Bee with Marjorie Gavitt has been discontinued until further notice. Please see the newsletter for the upcoming bees. FALL RETREAT: There may be two spots left for retreat. Please contact Sue Fisher if interested. CHALLENGE: Hope all are working on their challenge quilts that are due at the October meeting. Dottie clarified that the painting and/or coloring needs to be done with paint, colored pencils, crayons, colored markers not by using thread with your sewing machine. WORKSHOPS: Jean sent around sign-up sheets for the next two workshops: July 29 is the Comfort Quilt workshop and the committee will provide lunch; August 5 is a workshop with Marjorie Gavitt which will include flower pounding and sun printing. There will be a rain date for this workshop as it will be held outside for part of it and it is limited to ten people. Please check the newsletter for the workshops in September, October and November. COMFORT QUILTS: Maxine was on vacation but gave Ann kits to bring for members to complete. Maxine s goal for quilts is 120 and so far 103 quilts have been completed and given to Maxine for delivery. We are starting a new project with the Drexel University Medical Students which is making pillowcases that are used to cover padding in the medical students baby box program. Kits for the pillowcases are available. FAT QUARTER RAFFLE: The next fat quarters for the raffle that will be held in August should be any color green which indicates health and wealth. BLOCK OF THE MONTH: Eight members participated by bringing their next two blocks with Judy Snook and Molly Lorenz winning prizes. The next two blocks are Happiness and Homecoming. Cathy has printed copies of all the patterns if those participating were unable to print out all the patterns before the website crashed. Please contact Cathy for a hard and/or an electronic copy. 50/50 DRAWING: Patti McLain Fulton was the lucky winner. SHOW AND TELL: Many beautiful quilts and items were shown by various members. Ann Palmer and Charlene Hagerty showed their Tumbling Triangles quilt/pillow. Megan Heslin showed her handkerchief quilt made at the workshop with Mary Molettierre. PROGRAM: Jacqui Santangelo announced the upcoming speakers; see the newsletter for more information. The Sew Special Social was abbreviated due to the lack of air conditioning. NEXT MEETING: July 18, 2017 Ice Cream Social Respectfully submitted, Cathy Fennell 10

11 Board of Directors Guild Meetings DAY: Third Tuesday of each month TIME: 7 p.m. PLACE: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, King of Prussia, PA Informa on for the next newsle er must be received by the 25th of the month. Send to: Judy Snook 11