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Big Cypress Whispers

Dec 2016

Inside This Issue

1 Nov Mtg Minutes

4 Merry Christmas

4 Lighter Side of Life

5 Collage of Show N Tell

8 Show Case Charity

Donation Raffle Quilt

9 Upcoming Events

13 Alex Anderson

Members

14 Alex Anderson Non-

Members

15 Alex Anderson Q and

A

16 Reminders

16 Tips & Notes

17 December Birthdays

17 Member Highlights

18 Block of the Month –

Modern

18 Runner of the Month

18 Mystery Quilt

19 Binding A Quilt Using

the Classic Rollover 22 Calendar of Events

Meeting Minutes

A motion was made by Judy S. to dispense with reading of the October minutes, since they had been sent out to all members. Seconded by Bobbie Damalak. Motion carried.

Membership: Flo said the motion to increase membership did not pass. We have 13 on the waiting list. Debbie Bookman made a motion to revote and increase the membership by 10, to 70. Seconded by Bobbie Damalak. We will again use Survey Monkey and this will become available to members on November 29 and end December 1. Everyone is encouraged to vote before December 1.

Retreat: Carol Patton has the next retreat date, March 20-23, at Luther Springs again, and has the sign up sheet. Price is $200 for a single room and $180 for double.

Block of the Month: Debbie said that all steps for the modern block have been gone through and it is ready to put together. Nancy still has instructions for the mystery bed runner. Jeanne had a sample of the traditional table runner of the month. It uses pieces cut from an Acu-cutter and there will be a couple cutters available on the 2nd Tuesday of December. Those interested will learn how to use the Acu-cutter. Reminder: we will be doing a Valentine theme runner, using the snowman directions.

Big Cypress Whisper: Anyone who may have pictures of show & tell from Nov. 15 are asked to send them to CJ.

Charity: Lynn gave a detailed 4th quarter report on our charity efforts. We have done a dollar value of $3374 this quarter which brings us up to $8457 for the year to date. Congrats ladies! Flo thanked Linda Hungerford for inviting the speaker from Project Linus earlier this month.

Honor Flight: The guild will be helping with the March 29, 2017 flight and 40 veterans will be going from now on. So if you can please start working on a quilt for this project. Recommended quilt size is 54x62.

Greeters: Joann had no report.

Birthdays: Karen reported 5 November birthdays: Bobbie Damalak, Ann Salisbury, Cathy Urbonas, Debbie West, and Karen Pekkanen. Happy Birthday was sung.

Sunshine & Shadows: We had an update on health of members and husbands.

All day sew-in: Next sew-in will be at Manatee Rec Ctr on December 29 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A sign-up sheet was made available.

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Meeting Minutes

Nominating Committee: Jeanne Westenberger will head this committee, along with Debbie Bookman and Karen Pekkanen. Our new year begins April 1, 2017. We will be voting for Vice-President and Treasurer. The slate will be given at the February business meeting. Then in March slate will be opened to the floor for additional nominations and final slate voted on at that time. New officers will take over on April 1.

Showcase: Date for the Showcase of Quilts is January 27 & 28, 2017. If you have applied to enter an item, the schedule is as follows: Jan 4 – 7:30 to 9 a.m. – drop off quilts for judging & photos at Laurel Manor. Jan 7 – 9 to 11 a.m. – pick up quilts, Jan 26 -8:30-10 a.m. – drop off quilts for show, Jan 28 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – pick up quilts after show. Remember if you volunteered to work the show to check with Sarah.

Guild Executive Board: Minutes and treasurer’s report were available for review. Flo clarified why there were negative amounts in the treasurer’s report – it is actually positive. She will email this info to all members in the future.

Showcase Boutique: Carol Patton has the sign-up sheet for participants. She went over the allowable items and rules. Keep in mind the 7% tax and 10% goes to the guild when figuring your pricing.

Showcase Raffle Tickets: Karen Pekkanen has raffle tickets at cost of $1 each or 6 for $5. Profits to benefit Hospice House and Honor Flight. Please consider selling to your friends and neighbors.

Sarah’s Guild Report: Sarah said there are 309 entries for the 2017 Showcase. She went over the Showcase volunteer jobs. Wristbands for volunteer entry will be given out next month. Don’t loose this as it is necessary to get into the Showcase at no charge. Our chapter has 2 items for the silent auction, and additional are welcome. The basket raffle donation is to have a $100 value and we have decided on a Modern Quilt theme. Nancy Buettner made a motion that we take up to $100 from our treasury to go for items for the basket. Debbie Bookman 2nd and motion carried. Sarah reminded us that the December guild meeting is December 6 at 7 p.m. Laurel Manor. Susan Perron is the speaker. Each chapter is asked to bring 4 dozen cookies – to be brought Dec 5 to Lake Miona 9:30 to 10 a.m. or Bradenton 11 to 11:30. Tentative date for the Quilters’ Closet & Notions sale is March 18, 2017. They are still deciding if the sale should be for residents only or open to the public. Alex Anderson will be doing 4 sessions on March 28, 2017. Cost for guild members is $10 (includes all 4 sessions). Members will get a voucher which must be taken to a box office by January 1, 2017 to get your ticket. After that date sales will be open to the public at a higher fee. The new guild website is up and running. To get on, use your email address, password is your last name with no caps. All upcoming classes are listed here. There will be a free-form quilting class on January 4 with cost of $35. Quilting Guild of The Villages now has 1096 members. A volunteer is needed to take over the public relations position. Esther Meinhart is retiring. Volunteers are also needed for the Colonial Days to be held at Brownwood on Jan 20, 2017. The guild will have an area where hand quilting will be demonstrated. Judy S. did this last year and had a good time. If you are interested contact her. Guild still has tote bags for $15 and cookbooks will be sold at the Showcase. New Business: Lynn reminded us that last year our chapter donated 15 bags of groceries and $100 to the Wildwood food pantry. Jeanne Westenberger made a motion that we match it this year. Motion carried. Collection date will be at our Christmas party on December 20.

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Meeting Minutes

Sarah’s Guild Report: (Cont,) Guild still has tote bags for $15 and cookbooks will be sold at the Showcase.

New Business: Lynn reminded us that last year our chapter donated 15 bags of groceries and $100 to the Wildwood food pantry. Jeanne Westenberger made a motion that we match it this year. Motion carried. Collection date will be at our Christmas party on December 20.

Sarah’s spot as programming rep will come open as of January. Discussion held and it was mentioned that Judi Rutherford may be interested.

We were reminded that the Showcase of Quilts 2019 will need reps from our chapter. Joan Trecartin is on the steering committee.

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Lighter Side of Life

The trouble with, “A place for everything and everything in its place” is that there’s always more everything than place

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Collage of Show N Tells

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Show Case Charity Donation Raffle Quilt

“Dressed to the Nines”

Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 All proceeds to benefit the Hospice House of The Villages

And The Villages Honor Flight Network

The Quilt was pieced together by the Quilting B’s Chapter Of the Quilting Guild of The Villages

And Quilted by Linda Spence, Fat Cat Quilter.

The pattern is from Quilters’ Newsletter, October 2003

Appraised value is $3,450 by Teddy Pruett, Certified Quilt Appraiser

Drawing will be Saturday, January 28, 2017

At 3:00 PM At Savannah Center

For more information contact Karen Pekkanen at [email protected] or 330-980-0565

mailto:[email protected]

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Upcoming Quilting Events: December 3rd: Art Quilt Bee with Kat Campau, Fiber Artist of Khaki Quilting Chapter. This is an activity-driven series of get-togethers where you can work on Art Quilt techniques. If you would like to join contact Kat at [email protected]. Meets the first and third Saturdays at Captiva Rec Center from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

December 4th: Sundays at Sterling A large bright room with plenty of space to pin baste a large quilt, or just to sew and socialize. Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:50 PM at Sterling Heights.

December 6th: “Annual December Guild Holiday Party ” featuring Suzy Parron “Barn Quilts” . Author Suzi Parron is on the road! She will visit twenty-three states this year, talking about barn quilts. Laurel Manor at 7:00 P.M. (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Includes: 50/50; NameTag Drawing; and Show & Tell

December 7: “Barn Quilt Painting ” featuring Suzy Parron “Barn Quilts” . Author Suzi Parron is on the road! 9:00 Am – 3:30 PM Kits to be purchased at class for $40



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Upcoming Quilting Events:

December 17th: Art Quilt Bee with Kat Campau, Fiber Artist of Khaki Quilting Chapter. This is an activity-driven series of get-togethers where you can work on Art Quilt techniques. If you would like to join contact Kat at [email protected]. Meets the first and third Saturdays at Captiva Rec Center from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon



January 1st: Sundays at Sterling A large bright room with plenty of space to pin baste a large quilt, or just to sew and socialize. Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:50 PM at Sterling Heights.

January 3rd: Guild Meeting – Vicki Pignatlli: Vicki Pignatellis tried many crafts and explored art in all mediums. One day she realized there was a benefit to this crazy urge to try new and different things. She will talk about everything learned from past projects and contributing to and enriching her work in her quilts. Slide Show, 50/50 Name Tags, Show-N-Tell Savannah Rec Ctr at 2:00 PM Doors open at 1:3 PM Price:


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January 4th: Improv – The Basics with Vicki Pignatelli: Students begin the class with a short demo to learn the basic concept of Vikki’s Crazy About Curves technique. Then with a play-as-you-go spirit, students apply the fundamental technique to create improvisational “blocks” of any shape (four-sided, circles, ovals, curvy rectangles or teardrops). -Basic and improvisational construction technique concepts; How to machine sew using the improvisational technique; Painless mitering, Splicing seams (using patterns or improvisation);How to finish using improvisational techniques and ideas; Vikki’s whole-cloth finishing techniques. Rohan Rec Ctr at 9 AM-3:30 PM Limit: 25 Price : $50.

January 7th: Art Quilt Bee with Kat Campau, Fiber Artist of Khaki Quilting Chapter. This is an activity-driven series of get-togethers where you can work on Art Quilt techniques. If you would like to join contact Kat at [email protected]. Meets the first and third Saturdays at Captiva Rec Center from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

January 8th: Sundays at Sterling A large bright room with plenty of space to pin baste a large quilt, or just to sew and socialize. Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:50 PM at Sterling Heights.


January 22nd: Sundays at Sterling A large bright room with plenty of space to pin baste a large quilt, or just to sew and socialize. Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:50 PM at Sterling Heights.


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January 21st: Art Quilt Bee with Kat Campau, Fiber Artist of Khaki Quilting Chapter. This is an activity-driven series of get-togethers where you can work on Art Quilt techniques. If you would like to join contact Kat at [email protected]. Meets the first and third Saturdays at Captiva Rec Center from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

January 27th: 2017 Showcase or Quilts Quilts, Demos, Vendors, Boutiques, Food court, Charity Quilts, Antique Quilts, Silent Auction, Challenge Quilts, Gift Basket Auction, Scissors Sharpening, Doll Exhibit, NQA Certified Judges. Fri 9 AM – 5 PM & Sat 9 AM – 4 PM. $8 at the Door. Tickets available at the Villages Entertainment Office www.villagesentertainment.com. For special group rates, contact [email protected].

January 28th: 2017 Showcase or Quilts Quilts, Demos, Vendors, Boutiques, Food court, Charity Quilts, Antique Quilts, Silent Auction, Challenge Quilts, Gift Basket Auction, Scissors Sharpening, Doll Exhibit, NQA Certified Judges. Fri 9 AM – 5 PM & Sat 9 AM – 4 PM. $8 at the Door. Tickets available at the Villages Entertainment Office www.villagesentertainment.com. For special group rates, contact [email protected].


A 30 day notice is required for cancellation and refund of class fees. Check your emails at least every couple days for updates on the status of upcoming classes and any closures.

Peg T. heads up the In-House classes and Kris L. sets the schedule for visiting artists. Remember ALL fees for classes MUST be paid to Sarah Dudak, Program Rep at least 2 weeks prior to the class. Receipts will be given. Checks should be payable to QGOTV.


http://www.villagesentertainment.com/


http://www.villagesentertainment.com/


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For Members

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For Members

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Reminders: Please, if you wish to work on committee, remember to contact Flo Knorr at 203-4007 or Dottie Myers at 399-5636 or Kathleen Grahms at 734-646-1809 with any

ideas, suggestions or class offering. We need for all do their parts.

Please contact Judy Saak at 618-604-4862 or [email protected] to report your charities.

Reminders: Please note that any items to be added to the newsletter must be approved by Flo Knorr, Dottie Myers or Kathy Grahms.

Cook Books: “Cooking in Paradise” There are approximately 125 cookbooks remaining to be sold (from a total of 1100 published). No money will be returned to the Chapters (from presales) or donated to Shepherd's Lighthouse until ALL books are sold. Shepherd's Lighthouse will be completing the second phase of their extensive remodeling this fall (September/October) – and this is our target date to finish selling the remaining cookbooks

Check your Christmas list, upcoming family occasions, and quilting friends up north – wouldn't they like a cookbook? Cookbooks also make wonderful hostess gifts. Cost of a cookbook is $20. As an extra incentive, we will mail cookbooks to snowbirds free of shipping charges!

Here are just a few of the recipes we've tried and loved: *Cream of Broccoli Soup (p. 43) *Grape Salad (p. 48 – just like at Chicken Salad Chicks!)

*Tomato Basil Pasta Soup (p. 72) *Pear and Blue Cheese Salad (p. 95) *Chicken Supreme (p. 128) *Thai Wings (p. 326 – from Evans Country Club)

We thank you for helping the Quilt Guild reach our goal!

Tips and Notes:

Template and Ruler Hanger: The best way I have found to keep my templates and rulers within reach is a belt hanger. You can usually find them in department stores or bed and bath stores.


http://www.fonsandporter.com/articles/template_and_ruler_hanger

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December Birthdays: Deborah Barry, Selina Kidney, Karla Singer and

Jean Thiedeman

Members’ Highlights:

Lynn Keole

My name is Lynn Koele and I live in the Village of Collier in The Villages and have been a member of the Big Cypress Quilters for three years. I am originally from Wisconsin, but came to The Villages from Fort Mill, SC, where my husband, Ken, and I lived for nine years. We have been married for 46 years and have three children and six grandchildren, all who live in Wisconsin. I have always enjoyed sewing, but became interested in quilting about 30 years ago. I joined a Quilting Guild in Jefferson County, WI, called the Calico Capers, and it was there that I was introduced to new quilting techniques and patterns, and my quilting interest and knowledge expanded. I have always been known for my baby quilts as over the years I have made quilts and crib sets for all of my nieces and nephews and now make them for their children and my grandchildren. I particularly enjoy choosing and selecting the fabrics and colors that go into my quilts. Thank you to my fellow Big Cypress Quilters for expanding my quilting knowledge by constantly introducing me to, and sometimes gently pushing me to learn, new quilting techniques, patterns, and tools.

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Block of the Month - Modern:

The Modern Block of the Month for December will be the Background Shapes page 30 and learn to put it all together.

Runner of the Month

Table Runners of the month began last month. Judy did a great job. This month will be Karla Singes with a January/Winter theme.

Dec. 13th Jeannie Westenberger with Valentine Jan. 10th Linda Mallue with March Feb. 14th Flo Janiak & Jeannie Westenberger with April Mar. 14th Linda Mallue & CJ with May Apr. 11th Sandy Kirby with Summer May. 9th Jean Theideman with July June.13th Joan Trecartin with August July. 11th Sarah Duduak with Sept. Aug. 15th ??? with August

We are still looking for a volunteer for August with an October theme. Please see Linda Mallue, Jeannie Westenberger or CJ, if you would like to volunteer. There will be sign-ups for each month so we can have the correct number of copies of instructions. A sign-up sheet will be passed for the first Runner of the Month. Please sign your name if you wish to participate. DO NOT forget to SIGN-UP

Mystery Quilt The next “Mystery” Bed Runner has begun. Please get copies from Nancy Buettner.

JOIN THE FUN AND SOLVE THE MYSTERY

Happy Quilting

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Binding a Quilt Using The Classic Rollover

By Becky Jorgensen

If anyone is stuck on bindings out there- this is for you! This is really a pretty quick way of doing it and great for beginners.

1) Before quilting you need to make sure that your back is LARGER than your front!! This is the only way that this type of binding will work. You should always have extra on the sides when quilting anyways, but just in case check.

2) After quilting you need to trim those edges. The TOP of the quilt and the batting needs to be trimmed to the edge of the top of the quilt. Scissors are the best here. You need to especially make sure that the back does not sneak into that scissor line and get snipped. (I really hate it when that happens.) You want to be cutting ONLY the TOP and the BATTING here. NOT THE BACK!!!

3) Trim the back. Now you can use a super long ruler with your rotary cutter and trim the back. Take your ruler and measure 3/4 inch past the top and be consistent on this! It helps the front look nice. Do this on all four edges.

4) Now we make the binding. Take that 3/4 inch extra back and fold it. Line the raw edge right up to the edge of the top and batting edge.

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Binding a Quilt Using The Classic Rollover

By Becky Jorgensen

5) Fold once more. It will fold onto the top of the quilt and be 1/4 inch past the edge.

6) Pin, hold or clip into place. Now, here is where I cheat. I have been doing the binding for too many years to mention, so I can just whip it over to the machine and get that thing done in no time. No pinning or clipping for me. I know how to keep it in place and make it behave. You may notice this is very similar to rolling the edge over on a blanket and making it a nice edge.

7) Sew that edge down. Take it to the sewing machine and sew right along that edge. You don't want to be so close you are constantly jumping off and missing it, but not so far in it looks like a rookie was doing it. Hey, rookies become pros, so don't give up.

As an alternative, you could hand sew that down if you would like. After you fold, fold and pin or clip in place; sit and stitch it down.

A little note on corners: Corners can be tricky. This is the way I do them and I get a nice mitered corner on the top.

Stop sewing at least 1 inch before the end of the side you are stitching down. This will give you enough room to fold over the next side and make that corner look nice.

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Binding a Quilt Using The Classic Rollover By Becky Jorgensen

Fold that next side CORNER in a triangle.

Fold the edge till it meets the edge of the top and batting edge. Just like above. Then fold it again so it overlaps the top 1/4 inch.

Continue sewing along that edge to finish the binding and then —keeping your needle in the down position AND on top of the next side that you just folded nicely— turn the corner to the next side.

Finish sewing and folding and mitering the binding until you have done all 4 sides. Isn't that quick and wonderful?

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Event Day Date Time Loc Cost Art Quilting Bee Saturday Dec 2

nd 9:00 AM –

12:00 Noon

Captiva Free

Sundays at Sterling Sunday Dec 3rd

11:30AM –

3:50 PM

Sterling Heights Free

QGOTV Mtg: Annual

December Guild

Holiday Party featuring

Suzi Parron

Tuesday

Dec 6th

7:00 PM

Doors open

at 6:30 PM

Laurel Manor

Free Includes

550/50 and

Name Ttag

Drawing

Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. -Open

Tuesday Dec 6th

1:30-3:20 PM Big Cypress Free

QGOTV Mtg: Barn Quilt

Painting by Suzi Parron

Wednesday

Dec 7th

9:00 AM –

3:30 PM

Kits available

for $40

Art Quilting Bee Saturday Dec 9th

9:00 AM –

12:00 Noon

Captiva Free

Sundays at Sterling Sunday Dec 10th

11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. -ROM

Tuesday Dec 13th


Art Quilting Bee Saturday Dec 16th

9:00 AM –

12:00 Noon

Captiva Free

Sundays at Sterling Sunday Dec 17th

11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. –Charity &

Christmas Party

Tuesday Dec 20th


Art Quilting Bee Saturday Dec 23rd

9:00 AM –

12:00 Noon

Captiva Free

Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. -Business

Tuesday Dec 27th


Sundays at Sterling Sunday Jan 1st

11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. -Open

Tuesday Jan 3rd


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Event Day Date Time Loc Cost QGOTV Mtg: Annual

January Guild

Tuesday

Jan 3rd

2:00 PM

Doors open

at 1:30 PM

Savannah Free

Art Quilting Bee Saturday Jan 7th

9:00 AM –

12:00 Noon

Captiva Free

Sundays at Sterling Sunday Jan 8th

11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. -ROM

Tuesday Jan 10th



11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. -Charity

Tuesday Jan 17th


Art Quilting Bee Saturday Jan 21st

9:00 AM –

12:00 Noon

Captiva Free

Sundays at Sterling Sunday Jan 22nd

11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. -Business

Tuesday Jan 24th



11:30AM –

3:50 PM


Big Cypress Chapter

Mtg. -Open

Tuesday Jan 31st


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