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Guild Newsletter Summer, 2017 Collegeville, PA

HCQ Meeting September 8, 2017 At 9:30 am Fair – August 10, 11, 12 Enjoy your summer and come back rejuvenated and maybe “quilting slowly” like Mark Lipinski

Website: www.homemakerscountryquilters.org.

Officers for 2017-2019 Term. Co-presidents: Linda Carey and Nancy McCormack; Co-Vice Presidents: Carol Singer and Angie Roman; Membership: Joanne McColgan; Treasurer: Kathy Schuessler Secretary: Diane Bonck We have had a very successful 2015-2017 term and expect it to continue with these fine ladies. If you wish to volunteer for a committee, contact Linda or Nancy. It is very rewarding to be a part of the bones of our incredible organization.

Under new management - Farm, Home and Youth Fair - The Farm, Home, and Youth Foundation of Montgomery County is overseeing and coordinating the Farm, Home, & Youth Fair with help from their volunteer Fair Board. The Fair is an opportunity to engage county residents in learning more about the agricultural roots of Montgomery County. The Fair also celebrates the culmination of the 4-H project year for Montgomery County 4-H members. This is the 4-H members’ opportunity to show their families, friends, and the public their achievements throughout the year. The livestock and animal science 4-H members have their animals on display and proudly show them and answer questions. Other 4-H clubs also have their projects on display and are on hand to promote 4-H and their clubs. A giant Fabric Sale is ongoing during the fair and is coordinated by the Creamery Crafters 4-H club. In addition to the 4-H projects, there are demonstrations, contests, games, music, an Open Pet Show and of course – all sorts of delicious food – including the World’s Largest Sausage Patty! ( There will be a bigger selection of food vendors this year.) Past demonstrations have included the Graterford Mounted Patrol, Canine Agility, Parade of Horse Breeds, and the 4-H Equine Drill Team to name a few. The Daisy Jug Band, a SEPA favorite, performs on Friday evening. Our guild sponsors a room for displaying the quilts entered into the open categories and has an on-going hand quilting at the frame demonstration. We also raffle a quilt with the proceeds going to the Farm, Home & Youth Fair. Consider entering one of the open categories: Class 24 – quilted crib and lap quilts, Class 25 – quilted bed quilts, Class 26 – quilted wall hangings, Class 27 – quilted accessories (no clothes). The winners in each category will be chosen by viewer’s choice on Thursday and Friday with winners posted on Saturday. Remember you do not have to live in Montgomery County to enter.

Homemaker’s Room for Fair We will again be sponsoring a quilting room with ongoing hand quilting demonstration, quilt raffle sales, Rada sales, and displays of our quilts and others from the community. Remember you don’t have to be from Montgomery County to enter a quilted item. Be sure to sign up to help out with our room. See Barb Tudgay to volunteer. The schedule for volunteers is on page 2. The Fair dates for 2017 are:

x August 10, 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. x August 11, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. x August 12, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. x Plan on joining in on the fun this summer

Remember to sort your stash and bring in the excess in September for our recycle room.!

Thank you to our Auditor Darlene Hofmeister spent many hours auditing our guild treasury reports for the last two years. She submitted a thorough summary of the activities and it has been filed.

Darlene wearing her “tea hat”

Quilt ‘til you wilt in the heat and then crank up the fan and quilt some more!!

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July Birthdays Charlotte Wookey 1 Roberta Younger 3 Margot Carney 3 Catherine Austin 4 Beatrice Morrison 8 Sara Borr 13 Jane Nase 18 Linda Brennan 20 Marie Barnette 21 Pat Cisek 24 Wendy Kazman 24 *Irene Ferguson 26 Linda Zilinski 29 *Irene turned 100. She is our first active Centurion.

A letter from Sandy Trakat Dear Homemakers Country Quilters , I really enjoy the monthly newsletters. Lay-out makes it very interesting and all the pictures, so I can see what you’re doing in Pa. I believe this was the first time I missed your quilt show which seemed very successful and a great turn out. I had planned a trip to South Africa for a big birthday gift for 2 weeks and it was in March. What did you charge for admission? My Md. Guild is having one in October and this is an issue. Hopefully, I will have a chance to attend a meeting during the next year. As a Charter member, it is hard to think the guild is 34 years old!!! Keep up the great work you all do. Happy quilting Sandee Trakat

Staffing the Quilt Room at the Fair Barb Tudgay The 4H Fair is here again our opportunity to staff OUR Quilt room. Please look at the list of volunteers below and see if you can join us. If you did sign up and can no longer be there, please let Barb know. This is always a nice chance to meet your fellow quilters and have some conversation. Hand quilters we would love to see you as well. Wed., Aug. 9 - 1:30 pm Angie Roman, Judy Trumbore, Helen Kenna, Nannette Konstant, Diane Bonck and Betty Moyer Thurs., Aug.10 - 4:30 to 9:00 Kay Bachkai, Joan Fichtner, Kathleen Wydrizynski and Linda Carey Fri., Aug. 11 - 9:30 to 12 Lois Skitt, Diane Bonck, Anne Fisher, Judy Trumbore, Joan Fichtner and Marie Schoen Fri., Aug. 11 – 12 to 4 Jean Wooster, Lois VanEerden, Jane Early, Marty Cahill Fri., Aug. 11 – 4 to 7 Rita Fillinger, Connie Landis, Donna Armstrong Fri., Aug. 11 – 7 to 9 Joan Fichtner and Linda Arkens Sat., Aug. 12 – 9:30 to 12 Phyllis Kershner, Lillian Fisher, Trudie Pugliese, Gerry Krovitskie Sat., Aug. 12 – 12 to 4 Marianne Saboe, Pat Bochnowicz, Rose Warren Clean-up Linda Carey ******************************************* HelenMarie Marshall as needed and Wed. for set-up

August Birthdays Stephanie Russo 2 Jeannie Flynn 4 Anne Hobb 4 Lois Skitt 5 Lois VanErden 8 Jane Klotz 12 HelenMarie Marshall 13 Kathy Graff 14 Suzanne Macfadden 16 Susan Koederitz 17 Amy Magrann 19 Rose Warren 19 Kay Bachkai 21 Neda Yarnall 23 Janet Hague 25 Betty Honsberger 31

Sad News Our Guild received news that Anna Jones passed away in May after a four year battle with leukemia. The family donated some of her stash, etc. to the 4 H and the guild. Most of her quilts were shared within the family.

Misplaced Binder Has anyone seen a binder with the program information in it? It was last seen at the tea. If you saw it or have it please contact Jane Humay.

Christmas Stockings for the Ronald McDonald House. Remember that your stockings are due by the September meeting. Any questions, call Jane Humay Ronald McDonald House Kathy Graff & Rita Fillinger Thank you to all who have supported the Ronald McDonald House with quilts, toiletries and can tabs. They are always thankful for our help. Our “sample” sewers are very busy this summer. You will see their results in September. Reminder! Trip to Ronald McDonald House this October 20th to deliver holiday quilts.

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Quilt Guild Trivia - answers on page 7

At Judy Taylor’s request, we have copied excerpts of this to our newsletter.

FACEBOOK Don’t forget to come and visit the NQA Face book page—come on over!

1 What is this picture showing?

1 The tea in May 2 Members in the Education Room during show 3 Winners of the Quilt as you go contest 4 Random members at the Oaks Show

2 What do these ladies have in common? Rita Fillinger, Linda Carey, Kay Moyer and Marian Hentz…

1. They spent time at Graterford this year 2. They all walked to a meeting this year. 3. They won an opportunity basket this year. 4. They won hat awards at the May tea.

5. What do these ladies have in common, Marie Shoen, Marianne Saboe, Joan McColgan, Rose Warren, and Donna Fagley?

1 They all brought soup to the tea 2 They fed us in February 2017 3 They all play bridge 4 They live in Lansdale

6. Why were these ladies mentioned in the newsletter in the same article – Helen Kenna, Jane Nase, Barb Tudgay, and Jane Humay?

1 They spent time in the basement 2 They spent time in the kitchen 3 They spent time in the attic 4 They spent time at Wal-Mart sorting fabric

8 What do Jackie Bressler, Donna Armstrong and Eva Beagle have in common?

1 Their email addresses have animals in their names

2 They bring red meat to meetings 3 They danced with Elvis 4 They all have more than 20 sewing machines

10. What current member attended American Bandstand in her youth and made a quilt with beer in the title?

1. Barb Tudgay 2. Jeannie Flynn 3. Connie Landis 4. Kathy Graff

9. What did these members have in common – Katherine Satterthwaite and Nancy Epright?

1 They went to New York for a quilting contest 2 They won the raffle quilts 3 They danced on the table at the tea 4 They both have kangaroos as pets.

7 Who said she screen calls in an article about her workshop?

1 Carol Olinick 2 Darlene Hofmeister 3 Marty Cahill 4 Judy Trumbore

3. What member earned the title “Supreme Hotdog Griller” for her 6 hours slaving over the grill at the show.?

1 Rita Fillinger 2 Doris Channer 3 Catherine Austin 4 Peggy Melachrinos

4. Who portrayed Martha Washington on a regular basis?

1. Irene Ferguson 2. HelenMarie Marshall 3. Diane Bonck 4. Pat Cisek

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FYI Remember – this information is not endorsed by the editor – just FYI

September 9-10, Quilt Spectacular, Schuylkill County Quilters Guild, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 570-544-3993.

Row by Row is On the Go in 2017! The shops are planning the new rows, the new lists and maps are being designed, everyone is getting ready to take off on June 21 for Row by Row Experience 2017. Be sure to follow the Facebook page for your area to keep up to date as we go through spring. Simply search in Facebook for Row by Row Experience and the name of your state or province.

FYI Hello, My name is Jennifer Skinnell, a quilter from Herndon, VA. I have also recently published my first novel, One Sweet Development, on Amazon. As a self-published author, I also have to do my own marketing. I’m writing you today to see if it would be possible to let your members know of my new book either through email, or in your newsletter? One Sweet Development is the first in my Hope Springs Romance Series about a group of women of all different ages who live in the small town of Hope Springs. It is a “clean and wholesome” contemporary romance! The ladies of the Advice Quilting Bee meet every Thursday night at Rosie’s Quilting Emporium to hand-quilt a quilt they have pieced for a deserving cause. While sitting around the quilting frame, the older ladies give advice about love, relationships and life to the younger members. One Sweet Development centers around Chandler, the town baker, and her budding relationship with Rosie’s grandson, Peter, who is a real estate developer. One Sweet Development is now available on Amazon.com in eBook ($2.99) or paperback ($7.99). If you go to my author page at www.amazon.com/author/jenniferskinnell you will find the link to purchase. You can also visit my website www.jenniferskinnellquilting.wordpress.com and click on the book cover on the right side of the homepage. I understand if this is not something you normally do, but thank you for the opportunity.

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BUCKS COUNTY QUILT SHOW Our annual Bucks County Quilt Show runs through August 30, 2017 at the Bucks County Visitor Center at 3207 Street Rd. Bensalem, PA. This show is your chance to view the extraordinary workmanship, artistry and talent of Bucks County’s quilters, for free! The Quilt Academy and a number of other Bucks County quilters submitted a beautiful selection of their work. More than 100 quilts are on display inside the Main Gallery. The Mary Schafer Collection: A Legacy of Quilt History" on display through August 13, 2017 at the Mercer Museum.

Quilt maker Donna Laing displays some of her favorites in her Warminister home workshops. Three of her quilts will be among the 121 displayed on 25-foot-high ceiling beams at the Bucks County Visitor Center in Bensalem for the 13th annual Bucks County Quilt Show, from Saturday through Aug. 30. The exhibit, featuring the work of 80 quilt makers, is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The pieces won’t be for sale.

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Welcome to the 2017 Quilt Show, Quilts of Many Colors Newsletter Addendum

Committee Chairs for the 2017 Show – These are the leaders who made our show such a success. Quilt Show Chairs: Dottie Allison, Jane Humay, Jeannie Flynn Admissions/ advanced tickets – Jane Early Bag Raffle – Barbara Cooper Challenge – Jane Nase Consignment – Sue Macfadden, Anne Fisher Door Prizes – Pat Bochnowicz Education Room & Demonstrations – Linda Brennan Final Touches – Judy Trumbore Kitchen – Larry Landis, Carol Olinick, Rose Warren, Marty Cahill White Gloves/Hospitality – Diane Bonck, Lois VanEerden Pins & Quilt Racks– Mary Kieras Posters, signs – Nannette Konstant Publicity – Lynn Horng Quilt Display Cards – Janet Hague Quilt Registration – Marianne Saboe, Judy Trumbore, Barb Lewis Raffle Tickets – Sara Borr Recycle Room – HelenMarie Marshall Vendors – Jeannie Flynn Rada – Jean Wooster

Quilt of Many Colors was like a well run cruise through a sea of wonderfully created fabric art. It seemed like a group of workers were gliding around the show guiding the public seamlessly. Smiles and cheery greetings started at the admissions table and continued throughout the rest of the show. The show chairs held a thank you luncheon at the feedback meeting in June. The food and conversation were superb with very little negative comments. Some great suggestions were offered for the next show. By the looks of the fat binders full of information for the 2019 and the amount of people who indicated they would return to their positions, 2019 will equal or surpass the previous shows.

Past and Present joined in a picture Evelyn McAdam is pictured here with her quilt that was entered in the 2017 quilt show. It is one of a pair that she worked on for over 10 years. The other one has been finished and resides on a bed. This one waited for a few years for the top to be quilted. Since Evelyn no longer has room to do quilting, Anne Fisher did the beautiful hand stitching on this quilt. As usual with all of Evelyn’s quilts, it is hand pieced and hand appliquéd. The unique buttons in the center of the flowers were gathered from friends and family and come from all over the world. Evelyn has been quilting since she was eight years old. She just turned 93. She joined our Guild at the third meeting. While she admires the quilts of today, she laments that we are losing the art of handwork in today’s machine world. She says she is impressed by the abilities of our group and how they have grown through the years. Evelyn and the other nonagenarians in our Guild provide a wonderful backbone for the group and enable us to keep moving in a world of quilting that they never imagined.

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Raffle Quilts To the left is the first place quilt, “Stars over Annadale”. It was won by a member, Nancy Epright. To the right is the second place quilt. It was won by another member, Katherine Satterthwaite. Both were hand quilted by our members.

Large Quilts and Wall Hangings entered in the 2017 Show from our website – thanks to our super webmaster, Jane Nase Large Quilts

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Answers – 1. (2) 2. (3), 3.(2) 4.(1) 5. (2) 6.(3) 7.(4) 8.(1) 9,(2) 10.(3)

Wall Hangings

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Block of the Month from 2015 and 2016 and the Challenge Quilts are on the web site.