September 24, 2019 Bits & Pieces Page 1

Lanark County Quilters’ Guild Newsletter

September 24, 2019 Volume 24, Issue 1

Bits & Pieces PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Welcome to September, the first month of our LCQG year. According to our LCQG Bylaws August 31st is our year end. So, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We can say farewell, put aside summer projects and look forward to new beginnings.

A new Management Team with two new members, Louise Gour (Secretary) and Mary Cunningham

(Block of the Month) A new 2019-2020 Budget A new Charity Quilt project and new Block of the Month series

A new Fall Retreat (October 16-19) A new Xmas Sale (Saturday, November 9) A new Committee for (QOTT) Quilts on the Tay (July 2020)

Many, many more quilting activities are planned under Program, Sew Days and the annual Challenge etc. etc. etc.! Remember to keep checking for details on the LCQG website, attend Guild meetings and also take a peek at the meeting bulletin board for handouts (and of course, read your Newsletter). I extend a sincere thank you to everyone who will make this LCQG year fun and a quilting success for all. Nijole

Block of the Month

Welcome back! As your new Block of the Month coordinator, I am excited to bring you some fun blocks to work on this year. I’ve chosen blocks that I think you will find are quick to make and spark your creativity. You can make just a single block or join us in the challenge of making a row-by-row quilt. Our first block will be an easy house pattern where you can use some traditional fabrics or just go wild, like I did!

Please stop by, introduce yourself, sign up and let’s have some FUN!! Mary

Are you wearing your name tag?

Did you bring your… mug, library books, Show and Tell,

Block of the Month?

Upcoming Events

Workshops (Contact: Linda Lake or Marlene Stark-man)

IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO PAY

September 24 – Trunk show by Jennifer Swallow in-

cluding shop of the Month.

October 22- Trunk show by Bill Stearman

October 23 - Bill Stearman - Double Disappearing 9 Patch Variations Limited space $35.00

If you saw Bill Stearmans award winning quilts at Quilt Canada you will not want to miss this workshop.

November 16 - Jennifer Swallow - Sewing Machine Cover and Mat $30.00

We now offer etransfers for guild workshops and work-shops are payable at time of sign-up

STASH SALE Tuesday, September 24—7pm meeting

Christmas Sale—November 9, 2019 Please bring your donations for the Christmas Sale and re-ceive a ticket for this month's Thank you gift

Sew Days Tuesday September 24 – 1pm to 4pm

Christine Langan—will teach the Flanged Binding Supplies: A copy of the following web site with step by step di-rections Https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2015/01/flanged-binding-tutorial.html A small quilt, placemat or project you would like to put flanged binding on

Two yards of fabric to create the binding for the pe-rimeter of your project Sewing machine, Rotary cutter, ruler and mat Appropriate color of thread, matching as the binding is applied with top stitching

Have you renewed your membership?

Membership renewals are due by September 30. If you have not renewed, you will not be included in the directory or receive the newsletter, and may have to pay a visitors fee at the October meeting.

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SEPTEMBER MANAGEMENT (EXECUTIVE) MEETING REPORT 2019

September 10th, 2019

Meeting was called to order at 10:09am. Nijole was hosting and thanked everyone for coming.

Attendance: Nijole Deskin, Marilyn Robinson, Louise Gour, Diane Gallagher, Mary Cunningham, Marilyn Lockyer, Janice Trudel, Jane Burke, Moira Bell, Alice Branford, and Peggy Cowle.

The Minutes of the June Management Meeting were read and accepted.

The Treasurer presented the 2019-2020 proposed budget. The new budget was accepted. Diane will be presenting regu-lar fiscal updates at the monthly general meetings to the Guild membership.

It was discussed that we may invest in a new projector for speakers at meetings and workshops. This expense will be reviewed again at the next executive meeting.

Nijole reported that repairs to our storage locker have been completed.

Nijole mentioned that the timing of our AGM and our financial audit should be reviewed as they are currently out of sync. This will be a topic reviewed at our next Executive meeting.

Marilyn reported that the new and approved Bylaw’s are ready for distribution. Copies will be made by the membership team for all guild members and available at Sept general meeting. The updated Bylaw’s and Constitution documents will be sent to the Website Coordinator for update to our Website.

Linda was absent, and Nijole presented her report. Linda will provide an update on QT timing at the September general meeting.

Louise reported that the new Gmail email is now active. Our Website and Facebook page have been updated. The old Hotmail account will be monitored for 6 months for redundancy and then closed. Going forward all Guild membership general emails will be sent from the new Gmail account.

Mary showed everyone the proposed block for the September general meeting.

Marilyn showed the management team the 2 new books she has purchased for the library.

Jane and Janice said the new membership form is implemented with the new privacy policy. This form will need to be filled out by all members for this year. Copies of the new By-Laws will also be made available to all members at the Sep-tember meeting

Alice Branford presented the proposed 3 patterns for the 2019-2020 quilt. A vote was taken and Alice will move forward to purchase the required materials for the outreach quilt project

Linda is currently researching options and cost to bring a featured artist at the QOTT show in 2020.

JUNE GENERAL MEETING REPORT 2019

President Nijole Deskin called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm, after the PotLuck, and welcomed everyone. Nijole thanked everyone that helped to make this a successful year, from attending meetings, to volunteering. Nancy Jossinet spoke about our bus trip to Quilt Canada,

PROGRAM: Marlene Starkman reported that there is still space available for Bill Stearman’s workshop in October, and Jennifer Swallow’s workshop in November. September will be the Stash Sale, and there is a sign-up sheet for anyone wanting a table. Marlene is also looking for a volunteer to run the Guild Challenge for Program.

Marilyn Robinson, PAST-PRESIDENT, thanked those that have helped her, and asked that members think about helping out with QOTT.

Linda Lake, VICE-PRESIDENT, thanked everyone that volunteered for the Christmas Sale, and thanked members for donations of items for the Sale.

Nijole called up the present SECRETARY, Cathy, and introduced the new Secretary, Louise Gour. Cathy presented the Secretary pin to Louise.

Minerva Osborne, BLOCK OF THE MONTH, announced that she had won the Block Challenge.

Janice Trudel, MEMBERSHIP, thanked Jane Burke for stepping up and helping her, and introduced the new Member-ship Form.

Marilyn Lockyer, LIBRARY, thanked Judy Pattinson for helping her, and showed new books.

Moira Bell, PUBLICITY, thanked everyone for their support and ideas to help with her position.

Peggy Cowle, SOCIAL, thanked Nancy Evoy for her help, and is looking forward to the next year.

The Common Threads

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The Stash

June Show & Tell

1st Row L-R: Deer Panel (Marilyn Lockyer); Dog Panel (Marilyn Lockyer); Boat(Marilyn Lockyer); Stardust (Carole Arm-strong) 2nd Row L-R: Pillow (Anna Cor-

nell); Mimi’s Stash Quilt (Roberta Peets); Snoopy Quilt (Andrea Code); Swans (Bridget O’Flaherty); 3rd Row L-R: Blue (Marilyn Lockyer); Quilt (Bev Davidge); Shadow Quilt (Christine Lan-gan); Christmas Delight (Faye Hepworth)

Fall Retreat

McIntosh Inn in Morrisburg, Ontario

Sign-up and payment for the fall retreat at the McIntosh Country Inn is at our Sep-tember meeting. If you have already contacted me, please stop at the sign-up table to confirm I have your correct information and to submit your payment. The dates are Wednesday, October 16 to Friday, October 18. Cost is single occu-pancy - $425.00, double occupancy - $306.00 per person, and triple occupancy - $266.60. It is three full, fun packed days of quilting, laughing, and sharing.

If you have never gone to a quilt retreat and would like to, please come and see me at the sign-up table or contact me. You will be amazed how much you can accom-plish in those three days.

Thank you. Nancy Jossinet 613-267-0022

Quilt Time Wednesday December 11, 2019 - Perth Lions Hall

Join in the fun with fellow Guild members and enjoy chatting, hand crafts and games. Get to know a guild member you have never spoken with before. Enjoy a lunch together of Lasagna or Shepherds Pie. $15.00 PP

NOTICE: Due to recent changes at the Lions Hall, the date for QT has been changed back to a Wednesday.

REMEMBER THE THEME THIS YEAR IS SOCKS (or Stockings). Anything goes in this fashion show. Win a prize for the craziest idea, best dressed or the one that viewers like the best. Lets just have some fun and get ready to vote and someone will win a prize!

Every member is asked to bring a Fat Quarter. No I am not telling you why but it will be fun.

Door Prizes and Games

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Reminders - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Notices: Notices of upcoming events, and other quilt related items for private sale will now be on their own

table or on the end of the Membership table.

Workshop Fees: Program will charge an appropriate fee for workshops, subject to costs associated with the workshop presenter. Fees are due at sign-up. Bring your own iron. Refunds are given ONLY if there is a family emergency or if the workshop is cancelled.

Free Stuff: There is a large table in the centre of the room at the back for you to place items you wish to give away. However, you must remove any unclaimed items by the end of the meeting.

Website: Visit our website for the latest information on Guild activities, meetings, workshop news, upcoming

events. Log onto www.lanarkcountyquiltersguild.com Comments welcome.

Newsletter: If you have any articles you would like included in the newsletter, or wish to start receiving the newsletter by email, please contact Hope Bell at 275-1018 or email at hopebell@kpmg.ca.

Membership: Any changes to your information in the Guild directory should be given to Janice Trudel.

The Backing

Contact List Executive Officers

President: Nijole Deskin 267-5982 Cell 613-355-9153 Vice-President: Linda Lake 905-376-1220 Past-President: Marilyn Robinson 273-9732 Secretary/Archivist: Louise Gour 613-862-8348 Treasurer: Diane Gallagher 267-5681 Coordinators

Block-of-the-Month: Mary Cunningham 613 201 2900

Blog Administrator: Marlene Starkman 416-985-5687 Library: Marilyn Lockyer 402-7188 (cell) Judy Pattinson 613-273 3546 Membership: Janice Trudel 682-0035 Janet Burke Newsletter: Hope Bell 275-1018 Outreach: Alice Banford 264-1955 Kathy Harper 285-7981 Phone Tree: Micheline Oldford 267-1216 Photographer: Cathy Price 267-8092 Program: Linda Lake (905) 376-1220 Marlene Starkman (416) 985-5687 Publicity: Moira Bell 283-8517

Show & Tell: Bev Davidge 345-1956(Sept-Dec/Apr-Jun) Heather Buchan (Jan - Mar) Social: Peggy Cowle 259-2326 Nancy Evoy 875-2959

Mailing Address:

LCQG, PO Box 20101, Perth ON K7H 3M6

Website lanarkcountyquiltersguild.com

Next Meeting - Tuesday, October 22 @ 7 p.m. Newsletter deadline—Friday, October 11

Executive Meeting

Date: Tuesday, October, 2019 @10 a.m.

cheap and easy method to keep my rulers from sliding and slipping

Social Thank you to members of the Executive for providing snacks for September's General Meeting. Don't forget to gather up any left-overs, and please help Social with clean-up.

Peggy Cowle and Nancy Evoy

Outreach New year, and a new quilt for charity. Speaking of Chari-ties, if anyone here has a lead on a non profit organization that would benefit from our quilt I have forms and self addressed envelopes . This years quilt is a fun pattern. Easy as pie, and fun and really surprising! Kathy and I will be set up with fabric and instructions. See you!

Alice Banford

Library

September came quickly! The sad side of that is that it sig-nals the end of summer; the bright side is that we can get

back to routines we love, especially our quilting. Remember the books you checked out in June, with good intentions of having a little quilt time/me time over the summer? I know it probably didn’t happen, but not to worry, you can check out the books again in September, or get new ones, and get down to seriously enjoying all the wonderful patterns and projects. This month we have added two new books to our Library:

Simply Modern Christmas by Cindy Lammon. While Christmas will probably always be associated with the tradi-tional red and green colours, “modern” Christmas colours are varied and vibrant. This lovely book has 14 Christmas projects that are bright and cheerful. I especially love the Christmas stockings that have patchwork patterns around the top.

A Cottage Garden: Stitch and Enjoy a Bounty of Beauti-ful Blossoms by Kathy Cardiff. This is the description of A Cottage Garden on amazon.ca: “Using wool as her medium and flowers as her muse, Kathy Cardiff brings her blossoming backyard garden to life in pro-jects that blend elegant beauty with a touch of primitive charm. Projects from pillows and sewing notions to table top-pers and wall quilts culminate in a stunning nine-block sam-

pler quilt bursting with blooms. Add basic embroidery-stitch details to give each flower, leaf, and vine Kathy's special brand of cottage style.”

I have never made anything using wool/felt, but the projects in this book are stunning. The book comes highly recom-mended by some of our members in the Guild and I can see why.

Looking forward to a busy quilting and Guild year! Marilyn L and Judy P.

No Free table this month due to Stash Sale and Shop of

the Month.