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President’s Message

Good Morning Quilters,

Quilters University was a runaway success. I want to thank everyone involved. Who knew we had so many talented members - I did. I have often said I learn so much and get so much inspiration at each meeting. Whether it be show and tell, or watching projects come together at retreats, you are all generous with your talents and it benefits us all. Kathy Nagle, Nadine Duke, Fran Hays, Jeanne Coglianese, Nancy Adams and Dottie Dane thank you for sharing some of your tips and secret. Wendy, you did the candy bag demo so many times, I think you could do it in your sleep. Yesterday I spent the day in my sewing room trying to finish my last retreat project. Thanks to Fran Hays my unsewing was so much faster.

Our challenge due at the February meeting is the "panel challenge." You can use the panel any way you want. Use the whole panel, cut it up, you can use them in new and unexpected ways. Table runners, place mats, children's quilts, the possibilities are endless.

With Thanks to all, Sharon

2016 - 2017 FQU Board President Sharon Rixmann 571-292-1641 sharonquilts@hotmail.com Co-Veeps Ann Clare 703-477-2282 aclare11@yahoo.com Anne Argentieri 703-493-9572 argymama@cox.net Treasurer Joanne Stone 703-591-6690 jmrstone@cox.net Secretary Barbara Kauffman 540-882-3050 bekauffman@hotmail.com Nominating Bobby Dewees 703-426-2070 banburybobbie@yahoo.com

February Birthdays

2nd Roz Johnson 2nd Sandra Rees 3rd Carol Younce 5th Sonae Yi 12th Janice Mitchell 13th Judy Gravitt 19th Deb Caskey 23rd Maria Patterson

Wanted: 2017-2018 FQU Board Members

The time has come to start thinking about the 2017 FQU elections. Both of our vice-presidents have advised me that they will not be holding their current office next year. If you are interested in either of these positions, please talk to Ann Clare and Anne Argentieri and get an idea of the position and work involved, then let me know at a meeting or at banburybobbie@yahoo.com. There will be no wonderful programs without someone to schedule and administer them.

We will also need a new President. Sharon has just advised that she will not be a two term President.

Charm Squares Exchange

It’s a new year and time to pick up the Charm Square Exchange again, now that the holidays are over and things have quieted down ;)

The next exchange will be of six-inch squares of Pastel prints/geometrics/blenders, etc. fabric (Think Spring!)

We currently have eight members in our group, so that’s the number of 6” squares to cut to bring to the February 16 General meeting. (If fewer than 8 participate in February, you might have some duplicates in the collection of assorted Pastels that is returned to you at the March 2 Business meeting.)

If you know of someone who would like to participate, please invite them and let me know so that I can inform the others of a change in our number. On the other hand, if the new year finds you without enough time to participate, please let me know so that the number can be adjusted.

Questions? Email Maggie at mhart22@comcast.net

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Committee 2016-2017 Chair Phone # E-mail address Auction Marlene Rosen 703-620-1176 twobrats64@HOTMAIL.COM Beekeeper Roz Johnson 703-644-0758 rozgram1@aol.com Block of the Month Jeanne Coglianese 703-449-9541 coglianj@gmail.com Challenges Fran Hays 703-239-1261 fphays@verizon.net Charm Squares Maggie Hart 703-402-0149 mhart22@comcast.net Community Service Kathy O’Leary 703-250-5662 KathyOLeary5908@yahoo.com Display Quilts Maryann Rozzell 703-280-1171 ptmaryann@cox.net Educ. Donations Deb Caskey 703-222-1087 dcaskey@cox.net Equipment Terri Fischer & 703-638-5995 Fischer.Terri@gmail.com Carol Sherrill 571-375-2997 Carol.sherrill746@gmail.com Free to a Good Home Carol Younce 703-273-7850 clyounce@gmail.com Good Neighbors Hampton/other Trip On Sabatical Hospitality Diane Yim &

Betsye Mustain 703-978-7521 703-764-8020

yim.cd@verizon.net krazykwilter@mac.com

Library Nadine Duke (Books) 703-503-5270 nadinemduke@msn.com Amy Finnegen (Magazines) 703-590-6246 awlong@msn.com Luncheons - Winter Wannabees –

Lorna Kruse

703-620-4542 pkruse2710@aol.com

Luncheons - Spring Dawn Calbi 703-978-1209 Membership Jane Brown 703-866-6189 brownj6610@verizon.net Mystery Quilt Kathy Nagle 540-785-9904 kenagle@comcast.net Newsletter/Directory Lynn Gayer 703-239-1890 frank.lynng@verizon.net Parliamentarian Linda Keithley 703-830-6441 Linda.keithly@icloud.com Quilt Show Rep Sandra Rees &

Dana Hancock 703-250-6407 703-318-6623

quiltrees1@cox.net quiltmore@cox.net

Quilt Collectors Beth Shafer & 703-323-3614 ELShafer@aol.com Pat Washburn + 3 more 703-263-0181 tpwashburn@aol.com Retreat - Fall Nickie Ratliff 703-753-1152 artquilt@comcast.net Retreat - Spring Nancy Adams 703-323-4454 wva70nba@verizon.net Sunshine Joan Unkel 703-830-2965 jeunkel@erols.com Telephone Tree Dee Hardtke 703-451-6071 dmhardtke@gmail.com UFO Challenge Bobbie Dewees 703-426-2070 banburybobbie@yahoo.com Web Page Janet Marney 703-303-1488 janet@marney.org Welcome Jane Keck 703-250-1935 jlkeck@verizon.net

New Member QU Digest Access

To join as a new member, you can send an email to QUDigest-subscribe@yahoogroups.com using your email address. In the comment section, please include your full name and the chapter you belong to. Yahoo will send you an email asking to confirm that you want to join the Digest. Once you confirm the request, Cindy Grisdela, the Digest administrator, can approve it and the member will be able to receive the Digest. If you have questions, email Cindy at cpgrisdela@gmail.com

SEND NEWS TO CINDY GRISDELA– Send your news and events to Cindy Grisdela (McL) at cpgrisdela@gmail.com or just hit "Reply" to a Digest. Give at least one week's notice to give her time to process the information. Digests are normally sent out once a week, usually on Tuesday, or twice, depending on the volume of announcements. *Please* condense the information into a few sentences or a paragraph, and don't include any special formatting or attachments. Any postings not meeting these guidelines will be returned to the sender for editing. Also please give your full name, contact information and chapter affiliation with your posting.

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FQU MEETING SCHEDULE

St Peter’s In the Woods Episcopal Church 5911 Fairview Woods Drive (at Ox Road)

Fairfax Station, VA 22039

February 2017 – March 2017

February 2nd Business Meeting – 10:00 a.m.

February 16th Program Meeting – 10:00 a.m. Laura Gilmartin Thread Painting Techniques and Tips” Half-day workshop to follow

February 24th – 26th Mid Atlantic Quilt Show in Hampton

March 2nd Business Meeting – 10:00 a.m.

March 16th Program Meeting – 10:00 a.m.

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Fairfax  QU  Minutes  

January 5, 2017

Meeting was called to order at 10:00.

Guests and new members were welcomed and hostesses who brought refreshments were thanked.

1. President’s Report. President Sharon Rixmann called for approval of the minutes of the November 3, 2016 meeting. Wendy McQuown moved to approve the minutes as presented and they were seconded by Kathy Nagle. The motion passed unanimously.

Sharon reported that the new membership directories have been received and can be picked up today from Jane Brown. She also reported that Shirley Collins’ library has been donated to Fairfax QU. Amy Flenniken will be selling books from those donated, with the proceeds going to support acquisitions to the library.

2. Vice President’s Report. Ann Clare reminded the members that Quilter’s University would be held at the January program meeting. Seven members have volunteered to teach a variety of lessons. February’s program will be mixed media thread painting with Laura Gilmartin. Two workshops are planned, on Thursday and Friday, in order to accommodate the number of members who want to participate. In March, Doreen Johnson will teach appliqué, and April will bring Linda Hahn, with the class topic to be determined.

3. Treasurer’s Report. Joanne Stone reported that the chapter has received reimbursement from Big QU for members who attended the Kaffe Fassett lecture. If you attended and want to receive partial reimbursement, please see Joanne and pick up your check.

4. Big QU January 4, 2017 Board Meeting. Linda Keithley and Kath Heslep reported on changes to the Big QU matrix, which were discussed at the meeting. The main change is that jobs assigned to the chapters will now be for two years, not one, so that chapters have a chance to get proficient at the tasks. Fairfax QU’s current assignment is quilt show volunteers. For 2017 – 2019 it will be the show program and advertisements. Kath noted that Big QU is still in need of a quilt show chairman for next year. The Big QU board voted to pay a $2,000 stipend to the Quilt Show Chairman because the job takes so much time. A member needs to step up and volunteer to be chairman by April 1st in order to shadow the current chairman. In addition, the Big QU vice president has resigned and a replacement needs to be found.

5. Committee Reports.

a.) Auction. Marlene Rosen reported that the fall auction was a success, raising $8,959.

b.) Block of the Month. Jeanne Coglianese reported that a new BOM is starting this month. The chapter will be doing the Moda Be My Neighbor Block of the Week, except on a monthly basis. All of the patterns are free and online. Bobbie Dewees stated that she has a PDF file containing all of the blocks. It will be sent out in a blast to all who are interested.

c.) Challenges. Fran Hayes reminded everyone that the panel challenge is due at the February business meeting. Do something creative with a panel. (Continued on page 5)

Treasurer’s Report January 20, 2017

Account Balance – 12/20/16 $26303.28 Income since 12/20/16 540.00 Expenses since 12/20/16 542.70 Current Balance $26300.58

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PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS 2016/2017

For  all  of  you  who  attended  and  presented  to  make  our  2017  Quilter’s  University  a  success,  a  great  big  THANK  YOU!!  Musical   chairs   turned   into  mental  meandering  but   I  hope  everyone  had  an  opportunity   to   stop  by  each   table  and  learn   a   tip  or   two.     For   all   of  you  who   are  waiting   for   the  directions,   I  will  be   sending   the   instructions   to   Lynn   to  publish   as   a   Blast   as   soon   as   I   receive   all   the   information.   My   mind   is   awash   with   my   Quilter’s   University  commemoration  quilt  .  .  .  a  block  of  each  method  all  stored  in  a  candy  bag!  

Now  on  to  February  .  .  .  Laura  Gilmartin  will  be  joining  us  on  February  16th  presenting  “Adventures  in  Thread”.  She  is  following   up   her   trunk   show   with   her   workshop   entitled   “Creative   Landscapes”.     We   are   also   hosting   a   second  opportunity   on   Friday,   February   17th   to   participate   in   her  workshop   at   the  Quilt   Patch   in   Fairfax   from  10:30  until  2:30.  (You  will  have  more  time  to  play  as  I  have  the  classroom  until  4:00).    I  still  have  two  openings  on  Friday  if  you  would   like   to   squeeze   in   at   the   last  minute.   Please  bring   your   payments   for   this  workshop   ($30)   to   the   February  business  meeting.  If  you  forget  you  can  always  mail  me  a  check  or  pay  “on  the  day”  but  please  let  me  know  as  you  do  need  to  receive  the  supply/homework  list.

On  March  16th  Doreen  Johnson  will  be  discussing  Applique  quilts  and  her  workshops  will  be  covering  “Prep  Work  for  Easier  Applique”.    Doreen  WILL   be   hosting   a   second  day,   Friday,  March   17th,   at   the  Quilt   Patch   so   everyone  who  signed  up  at  break  during  the  January  business  meeting  are   in!  Yeah!!  This  workshop  will  teach  Doreen’s  hand  and  machine  methods.   If   you  wish   to  do   the  machine  method   I  would   recommend  our   Friday   class   at   the  Quilt  Patch  based   on   space   and   ease   of   use.    Doreen  will   demonstrate   BOTH  METHODS   in   each   class   so   you  won’t  miss   out  picking  up  her  tips  for  either  method.  I  will  be  collecting  payments  and  “preferred  day”  requests  in  February.  We  can  squeeze  in  a  lot  of  hand-­‐work  folks  on  Thursday  so  if  you  are  a  handworker  and  that  is  your  preference  it  is  doable.  

April  20th  and  21st  we  welcome  Linda  Hahn  and  once  again  you  will  have  an  opportunity  to  attend  two  workshops!  The  “Cash  and  Stash”  and  “The  Simplified  New  York  Beauty”.    Anne  Argentieri   is  your  “go  to”  gal  for  signing  up  for  these   workshops.   For   those   of   you   who   don’t   know   Linda   she   is   the   proprietor   of   Frog   Hollow   Designs  http://www.froghollowdesigns.com/   and   the   award-­‐winning   Guru   of   the   New   York   Beauty   Quilt.   Check   out   her  website  to  get  more  information  on  these  workshops.  

Finally  in  May,  Karen  Phillips-­‐Shwallon  will  be  visiting  and  presenting  “A  Walk  in  Time”.    And,  yes,  a  double-­‐header  of  workshops  to  close  out  the  year;  “Crazy  Patch  Stitching”  ($15)  and  “The  Flower  Basket”  ($40).  Many  members  have  already  signed  up  but  you  will  need  to  confirm  your  place  with  payment  if  you  haven’t  paid  already.    Both  of  these  workshops   are  hand-­‐stitching  workshops   to   help   you   learn   crazy   quilting.  One   is   geared   to  beginners   so   don’t   be  intimidated  if  you  have  never  embroidered  before  as  you  will  create  a  simple  sampler.  The  second  day  will  be  a  bit  more  involved  so  be  prepared  for  a  challenge!  

Whew!  Mark  your  calendars!    See  you  in  February,  Ann

Sunshine & Hearts

Our thoughts and continued good wishes have gone to Sarah Moh.

If you know of anyone who would appreciate being remembered, please let Joan Unkel know. If by some chance the person to whom we are sending the card is not listed in either Fairfax's membership directory or that of Quilters Unlimited, please include an address to which the card should be sent.

Fairfax also has an optional program in which members send a block with a heart on it to members that need some sunshine. Background fabric and patterns for members who wish to send a heart block are usually available at meetings. If by some chance they are not, please let Joan know. She will send it to you.

Joan Unkel 703-830-2965 jeunkel@erols.com

Community Service

Just wanted to update you that 22 NICU quilts and 20 baby quilts were delivered to INOVA. The children's quilts will go to the pediatric cancer unit. Also 1 soldier quilt was completed.

If you need a backing please email or call me. I have extra wide fabric I can bring it to the meeting for you. Thanks.

Any questions? Kathy O'Leary Kathyoleary5908@yahoo.com

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Library News

Fairfax QU has an extensive library. Our collection is listed on the website LibraryThing.com, and can be accessed at www.librarything.com/catalog/FfxQU. Take a look at our collection and see what you might like to check out. Then contact Nadine Duke at nadinemduke@msn.com (write "Fairfax QU Library" in the subject line of the email).

In Case You Haven’t Heard:

New fabric store opens in Alexandria. The Fabric Place Basement is now open at 6660 Richmond Highway (Rte. 1) in Alexandria, in the Beacon Hill shopping center. Betsy Smith and Carol Younce visited it on January 4 and found it to be a great place to spend a winter's morning. It is where the old Minnesota Fabrics used to be, and is next door to a Panera Bread. We got there by taking the Beltway around to the Rte. 1 exit, and then just following Richmond Highway to the store. The store faces the side street, so you have to turn when you see Panera Bread, Famous Dave's and Target, then you will see the store. We liked the airy, light filled store, big bin of buttons, lots of great quilting notions and supplies, good selection of batting and pillow forms, and lots and lots of brand name fabrics. Some of the fabric lines include Andover, Michael Miller, Robert Kaufman, Lizzie Mackay by Blend, Kona, FabriQuilt, Red Rooster and Jinny Beyer. They had a few 60" fabrics from Michael Miller and offer a 10% discount if you finish the bolt. A rainbow of blenders and solids line the back wall, and there are many rows of bolts to explore. If you found something you liked in one section, it is well labeled so you can find your way back later. Leaves, Holidays, polka dots, sports, paisleys, black and white, all have their own signs. Lots of friendly helpers cut our fabrics, and the best of all are the prices- $1.99 for fat quarters, $6.99 for prints, $8.99 for batiks. Their grand opening is Jan 21, so get out of your sewing room and hit the streets; you have things to see! If your talents and interests include Home Dec and sewing clothing, that is all there too. We hope you enjoy a fun new place to shop.

Carol and Betsy

Changing Addresses, phone number, email addresses?

Please notify Jane Brown, Membership Chair with your new info so that we may keep your data up-to-date. Lynn Gayer and I want to make sure you get the latest newsletters, blasts, etc. so that you keep informed of what classes, challenges, lectures and more that are available through your guild and chapter.

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(Minutes: Continued from page 3)

d.) Community Service. Kathy O’Leary announced that Quilter’s Studio donated 108 yards of fabric to Fairfax QU for community service projects. She also thanked everyone for the huge response to her call for baby quilts and NICU quilts, as well as soldier quilts, which were collected at the Winter Luncheon.

e.) Free to a Good Home. Carol Younce reminded everyone that Free to a Good Home only operated at the business meetings. Please bring what you don’t want and exchange it for new supplies for your stash.

f.) Mystery Quilt. Kathy Nagle reported that her computer crashed and some participants did not receive their Step 5 instructions. Please email her to resend the file if you are participating.

g.) Charm Squares. Maggie Hart reported that black and white prints would be exchanged this month.

h.) Newsletter. Lynn Gayer reminded everyone that the deadline for newsletter items is the 20th of the month.

i.) Spring Retreat. Nancy Adams announced that there are still openings for spring retreat. Please get your application in soon so that she can make final arrangements with the Hampton Inn.

j.) Spring Luncheon. Dawn Calbi is heading the luncheon committee. It will be held June 8th at the Springfield Country Club. Signups will begin at a later date.

k.) Sunshine. Please let Joan Unkel know of any members who need a little sunshine in the way of get well cards, sympathy cards, or sunshine hearts.

l.) Quilt Collectors. Beth Shaffer reported that quilt show registration is now open. Photography will start February 2nd and 16th. A blast will be sent to members with full information in the near future.

6. Announcements.

Lorna Kruse thanked everyone for their participation in and assistance with the winter luncheon, which was a big success. Twenty-eight NICU quilts and two cars full of toys for the Children’s Hospital were donated by generous members.

Betsye Mustain reported that long-time member Bethel Moore passed away.

Springfield QU is organizing a bus trip to the Hampton quilt show. If you would like to join them, the cost is $48, which includes show admission. Check the QU Digest for full information.

7. Adjournment. Meeting was adjourned at 11.45 a.m.

Happy Valentine ’s Day

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SPRING  RETREAT…“Top  to  Bottom”     We   still   have   space   available   at   the   spring   retreat,  March  29-­‐April  2  at  the  Hampton  Inn  &  Conference  Center   in   Winchester,   VA.   You   can   arrive   on  Wednesday   after   1   p.m.   and   get   a   head   start   on  your   projects   before   the   official   beginning   on  Thursday.    (Remember  that  the  hotel’s  check  in  time  is  3  p.m.)    Handouts  will  be  available  for  pick  up  at  the  March   business  meeting   if   you   do   not  want   to  receive  it  by  email.    Please  contact  Nancy  Adams  for  more   information.   703-­‐323-­‐4454   or  wva70nba@verizon.net      We   have   started   the  workspace   seating   selection.     Check   with   Nancy   at  the   next   meeting.     And   start   organizing   your  projects!

From the Quilt collector:

1. Registration is open!! You can register your entries at qushowentry.com.

2. Photo sessions: Feb. 2nd and 16th in the hour before our meeting at the church. Feb. 6th and 13th at Fairfax Library. There will be one more day in late February which is to be determined. ALL quilts must be photographed. The photos will then be used by the layout committee to set up the show and if permission is given, used for the show CD. Very important to have a sleeve on your quilt before it's photographed. I will have sleeve instruction printouts at the next meeting.

3. Bring your registration papers when your quilt is photographed. I will keep one copy of these forms for my records.

Thank you! Beth (Shafer)

Dear Friends,

Despite over 100 calls and emails to churches, civic groups, relief agencies, and Dollywood, I was unable to send the lovely quilts you donated to Tennessee for the fire victims. People initially were so overwhelmed that they told me they weren't ready to accept quilts. When I called them back later, they stated they could only accept cash donations, they had no space for other donations. I understand Luana Rubin of eQuilter was able to get quilts to people there. I honestly don't know how she did it but hats off to her. I have never had this happen before in the probably 10 disasters I have helped with in the past.

If no one has objections, I will hold onto the 23 quilts until another real need shows up. Hopefully my timing will be better with it.

Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart for your generous donations. Know that you are the best and I keep all of you close in my heart.

Beth Meenehan

The State of the Bees….January 2017

What is a Quilting Bee? A small group, a chapter subset of quilters who band together to learn, sew, and socialize. Bees are alive and well in Fairfax QU! Our current list includes the following Bee names: Tangled Threads; Embellishment; Wannabees; Outside the Block; Scrapbag Ladies; Sew Bee It; Worker Bees; Too Bee or Not Too Bee; Applique Addicts; 30’s Bee, and Red Bee (Redwork- Embroidery Devotees). If you do not see your Bee’s name on this list, please send me an email so we can have a corrected list. On the other hand, if you’d like to join a Bee and meet some awesome quilter friends, send me a message. Many bees meet in homes and are limited in the number of quilters they can accommodate, but some bees are ready and waiting for you to join. Send me an email: Beekeeper Roz Johnson (rozgram1@aol.com)

Weather Advisory

FQU meetings follow the Fairfax School District guidelines. If school is cancelled due to inclement weather, so is FQU; if school is delayed, FQU meets at the normal time.

Advertising /Deadline

The Quilters Stash will publish a business card size ad once for $10, or $25 for 3 consecutive months. The deadline for information to be published in the Stash is the 20th of each month. Call Lynn, or email for details.

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Upcoming  FQU  Program    

 

February  16,  2017    

Laura  Gilmartin    

Adventures  in  Thread    

Following  her  trunk  show  will  be  a  workshop  entitled  “Creative  Landscapes”    

A  second  workshop  will  be  on  Friday,  February  17th  from  10:30  –  2:30  at  the  Quilt  Patch    

(See  page  4  for  more  information.)    

 

Lynn Gayer 5508 Fourstairs Court Fairfax Station, VA 22039