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Simi Valley Quilt Guild
Newsletter
PO Box 940098, Simi Valley, CA 93094-0098
June 2014
June
June Program
Nancy Chong
Nancy Lee Chong made her first quilt, a queen-size Hawaiian quilt, in 1980 while living in
Hawaii. She began teaching her stress-free needle turn techniques and Hawaiian quilt making in
1982 when she and her husband and daughter moved to Seattle, Washington. Nancy’s degree
in education, her experience with all styles of appliqué, and her understanding of what a
beginner goes through, have made her one of the premier appliqué teachers in the United
States. Nancy’s quilts have appeared in numerous books and magazines, and she has traveled
across the USA and Canada, sharing her stress-free approach to needle turn appliqué with
beginners and experienced quilters. She is on the faculty at QuiltUnversity.com, where she
receives rave reviews for her Hawaiian, Celtic, Baltimore and Hand Quilting classes. Watch for
her new classes there in the future.
Nancy will be presenting a trunk show with traditional Hawaiian quilts and variations on
Hawaiian quilts including her line of 2 color appliqué quilts. Her patterns are on display at Quilty
Pleasures. Visit www.prqc.com to see their full selection of appliqué quilt patterns, and
videos; and to view Nancy’s calendar, résumé and class descriptions.
DINNER WITH THE SPEAKER
Please join us at 5:30 at El Patio on Township for dinner.
Hospitality
The Guild is supplying Cake and
Ice cream to celebrate our
Birthday!!!
Simi Valley Quilt Guild News, June 2014
Block Party
Fat Quarter Scramble
Shoo Fly
‘Manly’ fabrics
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Presidential Thoughts
“ Twenty-nine years ago, a group of quilter lovers formed the Simi
Valley Quilt Guild. Over the years, the SVQG has established many
rich traditions. The ‘Round Robin’, in which blocks are passed from
one to another as borders are added. Spring Retreats and Fall
retreats, each with their own set of special memories. Quilt Challenges
that inspire us to think outside the box. Sew-Ins to provide quilts to
those in need. Quilter’s College, where we can share our knowledge.
A Quilt Show where we can share our quilts with the community.
Block Party ideas to try each month. There are many more. This
past month, I was able to meet several of the former Presidents of our
guild and hear their stories. Our Guild is rich with memories and
traditions.
Happy Birthday Simi Valley Quilt Guild!
August program will be Quilt College.
We need volunteers to present a 15-minute
lecture/workshop/demonstration about any area of quilting. If you are
interested in presenting, please contact me. The guild covers the costs
of printing materials needed for your presentation.
Sue - [email protected]
Upcoming Programs
July
August
September
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Make and Take
Quilt College
Nancy Ota
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each
month beginning at 7:00 p.m. Social time is from 7:00 to 7:15
p.m. The meeting is held at the Simi Valley Senior Center,
located at 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, CA.
Simi Valley Quilt Guild News, June 2014
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Simi Valley Quilt Guild Board 2014-2015
President
Zinia Lewis
Vice President
Lynn Slosson
Recording Secretary
Debby Delahunt
Corresponding Secretary [email protected]
Kathleen Cappella
Treasurer
Sharon Mountford
Parliamentarian
OPEN
Membership
Marlene Dorn
Programs
Sue Singer
[email protected]
Workshops
Lisa Jeffries
Library
Debra Martorelli
Newsletter
Becky Berg
[email protected]
Ways & Means
Phyllis Jones
Quilts N Force
Nadine Coppage
Sheila Wirt
Pat Bonnell
Block Party
Betty Cameron
Bonnie Panattoni
Publicity
Jan Ward [email protected]
Historian
Dana Stone
Mini Group Organizer
Phyllis Jones
SCCQG
Beth Bastian
Website
Dawn Daymude [email protected]
Hospitality
Jacquie Uhlman
Jeannie Robles
Round Robin
I have uploaded almost all of the newsletters; I was not able to find March 2014.
In addition, here is the link to the Round Robin Post
http://simivalleyquiltguild.org/2014/05/simi-valley-quilt-guild-2014-round-robin/
Beth Bastian
Skype: Greenstew
Wave: bethbastian6
Phone: 805.285.2384
Treasurer’s report
Financial Report
Checking Account
Balance on March 31, 2014
Deposits
Checks written
Balance on April 30
6,073.99
360.00
4,678.58
1,755.41
Savings Account
Balance on March 31, 2014
Interest
Balance on April 30
20,596.06
0.68
20,596.74
Total accounts
22,352.15
Simi Valley Quilt Guild News, June 2014
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This Block is due at the JUNE meeting.
Sorry for the confusion last month.
2014 Block Party / Fat Quarter – ‘Man’ fabrics
see below
Betty Cameron / Bonnie Panattoni
JUNE FAT QUARTER:
Father’s Day special (e.g. fishing, hunting, building, browns, tans, etc.)
June Block: Shoofly – Let’s try this again:
SAMPLES:
A = TWO 4 inch SQUARES – LIGHT TONE-ON-TONE FABRIC
B = TWO 4 inch SQUARES – MED FABRIC
C = FOUR 3 ½ inch SQUARES – LIGHT TONE-ON-TONE FABRIC
D = ONE 3 ½ inch SQUARE – FOCUS FABRIC - Spring, Flowers, or similar fabric
Directions:
1) USING ‘A’ AND ‘B’ SQUARES, MAKE FOUR HALF-TRIANGLE SQUARES,
TRIM TO 3 ½ INCHES.
2) SEW SQUARES INTO ROWS, AS SHOWN; THEN SEW ROWS TOGETHER.
TRIM BLOCK TO 9 ½ INCHES SQUARE
See you at the next meeting
Betty and Bonnie
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This block is due at the JULY meeting
2014 Block Party / Fat Quarter – Red and Blue Fabrics
Betty Cameron / Bonnie Panattoni
JULY block
Patriotic Circling Geese (12 ½ inch square unfinished)
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
SAMPLE
Cut:A = FOUR 6 ½ X 3 ½ RECTANGLES, RED FABRIC
B = FOUR 6 ½ X 3 ½ RECTANGLES, BLUE FABRIC
C = SIXTEEN 3 ½ x 3 ½ SQUARES, WHITE FABRIC
Directions:
1) Make four Red flying geese using Red rectangles and White squares.
2) Make four Blue flying geese using Blue rectangles and White squares.
3) Sew one Red goose above one Blue goose, as shown in Figure 1, making
four “Sets”.
4) Row 1: sew two Red/Blue Sets together, making sure geese are flying in
the correct direction.
5) Row 2: Repeat 1 with remaining two Red/Blue Sets.
5) Sew Row 2 to Row 1, making sure geese are flying in a circle.
NOTE: There are various ways to make a ‘flying geese’ block, this uses just
one method.
Use your favorite method to make an unfinished 3 ½ x 6 ½ size and have fun.
Betty and Bonnie
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November Retreat Sign-Ups!!!
At the June 11th Guild meeting I will be taking sign-up for
the Nov. 6-9, 2014 retreat. The deposit is $100.00 with the
final payment of $125.00 due at the Sept. 10th Guild meeting.
Be prepared to write a check that night. If you can't be there
send it with a friend. See you in the lobby!
Phyllis Jones,
Nov. Retreat Committee.
June 28th!!!
That's the date of the next Boutique Sew Day.
You are in for a treat. Kathy Habring is teaching
us to make "D@*# It Dolls". My house, 10AM-2PM.
Please RSVP so I'll have enough lunch.
Phyllis Jones
Boutique Chair
805-583-1066
2 Dana Harris
9 Marilyn Robinson
11 Valerie Gallareto
12 Maria Gebert
15 Pearl Davids
16 Rosemary Tobin
17 Deborah Chapman
25 Debbie Andrews
28 Joan Miller
20 Sharon Harman
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Quilt Show 2014
Trip Around the World
Beth Bastian and Lisa Jeffries are in charge of receiving your quilts and laying them out for display. They
will be receiving quilts at the August meeting, and encourage you to bring your finished, labeled quilts
and a copy of the entry form at that time (form in this newsletter). Late entries will be accepted on
September 16.
The committee decided that each member will be allowed to enter up to three quilts, plus their completed
Round Robin (as a Group Quilt).
Since there will be Viewer Choice ribbons for Traditional, Modern and Art quilts, I thought I should
include a definition for each of the three categories. I am sure that you will not all agree with these
descriptions, but for the sake of this show, this is what we mean.
Traditional: Composed of similar blocks constructed following traditional patterns, something that has
been repeated through time.
Modern: Original blocks, or variations of traditional blocks, frequently asymmetric; quilts not made of
blocks, etc.
Art: Pictorial or abstract.
As the person who will be laying out the program booklet, it would be very helpful to me if you would
send me information on your quilt(s) as soon as you know what you will be entering. I will get a head start
on the database.
Looking forward to a great show – including your fine work – in October,
Sharon Mountford, Chairman
[email protected]
Greetings from the Quilt Mum!
Please stop by at whatever table I am next meeting, and sign up to help the guild sell tickets for the
Opportunity Quilt.
Ventura County Fair: Wednesday, July 30 through Saturday August 2:
Wednesday July 30th: need at least one volunteer from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday July 31st: Need volunteers for 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and again from 3:00pm to 5:00 pm
Friday, August 1st: Need volunteers for 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and again from 3:00pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday, August 2nd: Need volunteers for 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and again from 3:00pm to 5:00 pm
You get FREE ADMISSION to the Fair!
************
Quilter’s Run at The Quilter’s Studio, Newbury Park, Saturday June 21st: Need volunteers in two
hour shifts from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
I look forward to seeing more of you take tickets to sell for the quilt. It is one of my goals to have barely
any tickets left after the show. In fact, I would happily order additional tickets if we sell all we have
BEFORE the show. We have 151 members in our 2013-2014 roster. If each member sold just ONE
BOOK, that would sell over 900 tickets and bring in $755.00! That is 20% of the tickets we have on hand.
Many members have already sold more than one book. Won’t you do your part?
The Quilt Mum would also like to acknowledge the work of Victoria Peabody, Beth Bastian and Phyllis
Jones at the Blues Festival. They represented the guild well, and brought in money for the quilt and
publicity for the show.
Lynn Slosson – Quilt Mum
Simi Valley Quilt Guild News, June 2014
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Workshops
JUNE – Nancy Chong will be presenting a workshop on 2 color quilts, which are similar to Hawaiian quilts.
Nancy uses her unique method of needle turn appliqué with some of the most gorgeous patterns you will ever see.
In class we will be making a smaller version of her 2 color quilts. The class is almost filled, so sign up at Quilty
Pleasures or the May meeting. Check out her web page – www.prqc.com for pictures. Sign up at the Guild
Meeting!!!
SEPTEMBER – Nancy Ota will be presenting a workshop on Sashiko quilts. He travels often to Japan and is
familiar with traditional Japanese quilting. She designs her own patterns and incorporates traditional patterns into
her work. This workshop should fill up quickly since this is the first time she has been at our guild. Check out
her web page - www.Nancyota.com
NOVEMBER – Billie Lauder – It has been years since this charter member of our guild is presenting a workshop.
Many remember her from Simi Adult School and she may have been your first quilting teacher. She specializes
in scrap quilts that are easily made, but look much harder than they are. Check out her web page
http://www.easymade.com
Coming events
July – Make-n-take and sew for the Veterans – We will have projects that you will make for yourself or gifts,
and we will also be making adult size bibs for the VA hospital and VA home. The VA home has said that they
really need adult sized bibs for the residents. Other San Fernando Valley guilds are also making them since the
need is so great. Please bring fabric that you are willing to donate to the cause. More details to follow. Men’s
fabrics are especially needed such as NASCAR, sports, cars, etc.
August– We again are having Quilt University – This is an opportunity to learn quilting skills and techniques –
If you are willing to present, please contact me. We still have openings. Each presentation is 15 minutes and
we will be trying a rotating system so that each member will see each presentation.
September – Nancy Ota – A local artist who will delight us with her trunk show, which incorporates her
Japanese heritage. Many of you are familiar with her screen bags, which she originally brought here from
Japan. She is also an expert in Sashiko.
Check out her website – Nancyota.com
Ways and Means
Marlene Dorn won the Gift Certificate that was donated by Cotton and Chocolate
Lisa Jeffries won the Paper Piecing Book that was donated by Quilters’ Studio
Deborah Duncan won the 2 books and 2 patterns that were donated anonymously
Carol Hawk won the May Basket that was donated by the Creative Cut-Ups Mini Group
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to the shops for their continued support
Simi Valley Quilt Guild News, June 2014
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Row 1: Katie Slosson (2 ), Becky Berg, Phyllis Jones Row 2: Beth Bastian, Victoria Peabody, Annie Walton,
Phyllis Jones Row 3: Karen Graves, Sheila Wirt, Berneice Light, Kathy Steigleder Row 4: Tuija Heinonen,
Lea Veronica, Gladys Raccette Row 5: From Jill Schumacher’s class,(sorry I didn’t get your name) Kathy
Steigleder, Berneice Light, Janet Stull
Simi Valley Quilt Guild News, June 2014
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New/Renewal Membership
Application – 2014 - 2015
Applicant Information
Please print -- Name:
Contact Phone #:
Cell Phone #:
Month/day of birth:
Current address:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
**Email Address:
** Please note: If you include an email address, we will send your monthly
newsletter via email. If you would prefer to have the newsletter mailed via USPS
please initial here _______.
We would still like to have your email for general communication purposes. ☺
NEW membership $30.00 year (Badge Included)
RENEWAL regular membership $25.00
RENEWAL senior membership $15.00 (60+)
Checks are payable to SIMI VALLEY QUILT GUILD.
SIMI VALLEY QUILT GUILD
P.O. BOX 940098
SIMI VALLEY CA 93094-0098
Your membership in the guild is important to us and your support in guild activities not only
benefits the guild but also makes your membership more fun for you. Our board, and their
committees, is made up solely of volunteers. If you are interested in knowing more about or
serving on one of these committees please specify below:
Programs
Newsletter
Ways & Means
Library
Publicity
Membership
Hospitality
Historian
Workshops
Block Party
Quilt Show
I would be willing to volunteer my time on a limited basis.
For office use only: Check #_________Cash ________Date Received__________________
Rec’d Packet _____ Card ________ Badge _________
DB #____________
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Quilts 'n Force Update for June
We received 18 finished quilts at the May Guild meeting and 10 of those were for boys,
yay; thanks to all who contributed. Also Sheila Accord and Vicky T. cleaned out there
fabric stash and we were given some very nice fabrics, a special thanks to both of them.
Below is a list of donated quilts since January 1 of 2014; if you know of any recipients'
that would love our quilts, just give us a call. I do have a list of very good charities, but
we can always add new ones. One example might be your church if it has a prayer group
for ill members, a family that has lost a lot due to a home fire; or a person in the hospital
for an extended stay and would be comforted with one of our pretty quilts, etc.
A total of 110 quilts to date are:
5 to CSUN for a study of teen pregnancy
25 Kids with cancer
4 Second Story, a secondhand store on Tapo that gives 100% to child trafficking
causes
1 For the Troops
15 To Convalescent home
60 To three hospitals for their neonatal units
Corresponding Secretary
Our Condolences go out to Marcie Chin; her father-in-law Leonard
Chin died on April 22 just a short time before he 96th birthday
And Joyous news from Marie Jenkins, she has a new grandson,
born May 17th
Also, my regrets for messing up last month on reporting that Jeanne
Robles has a New Grandson!!!
Healing prayers for Phyllis Jones and her family, her husband,
Mickey suffered a heart attack and is on the mend.
Kathleen Cappella
Corresponding Secretary
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Auction Quilts
Here we are in June already and our quilt show is less
than four months away. One way for you to support our
guild is to make a quilt for our auction. If you
haven't already started on a quilt, there is still time
for you to get one done. Enclosed in this newsletter
is a form for the auction letting you decide how you
would want the monies from the sale of your quilt
dispersed. If you haven't decided to make an auction
quilt, please give it another thought...thank you,
Laurie Maas, auction chair
QUILT AUCTION ENTRY FORM
NAME OF QUILT MAKER____________________________________________________________
NAME OF QUILT____________________________________________________________________
QUILT SIZE________________________________ MINIMUM BID_________________________
TECHNIQUES USED:
HAND PIECED__________ MACHINE PIECED____________ HAND QUILTED_____________
MACHINE QUILTED________ HAND APPLIQUED_________ MACHINE APPLIQUED________
QUILT STORY IF ANY_______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS:
100% TO GUILD_______________ 50% TO GUILD AND 50% TO MAKER
TURN IN QUILT TO LAURIE MAAS NO LATER THAN THE SEPTEMBER GUILD MEETING
Simi Valley Quilt Guild News, June 2014
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SCCQG Calendar of Events - 2014
June 7-8
Beach Cities Quilters Guilds’ ‘FantaSea of Quilts Show’ at Soka University in Aliso Viego. Over
400 items displayed, Merchant Mall, Refreshment Vendor. Auction Saturday 1pm No Strollers
Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm Admission: $9
Contact: 949-939-8840 [email protected]
Southern California Quilters’ Run www.quiltersrun.com for info
June 19-22 & 26-29
Congratulations to all the Graduates
Area Quilting Stores
Links to these stores can be found on our website ~ www.simivalleyquiltguild.org
Quilty Pleasures
1742 E. Los Angeles Ave Ste A
Simi Valley, CA 93065
805-581-1577
Jo-Ann’s Fabrics
2242 Tapo St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
805-522-0434
The Quilt Emporium
4918 Topanga Cyn Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-704-8238
Candy’s Quiltworks
8549 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
818-349-SEWS (7397)
Jo-Ann’s Superstore
19819 Rinaldi St.
Northridge, CA 91326
818-832-6045
Quilt Ventura
4572 Telephone Rd. #908
Ventura, CA 93003
805-658-9800
Cotton and Chocolate
1772 Avenida De Los Arboles
Unit E – Oak Brook Shop Cntr
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805-241-0061
Jo-Ann’s Fabrics
1516 Moorpark Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-496-2116
A Quilter’s Dream
8958 El Huntington Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
626-286-2822
Boothill 'Patches' Fabric
9749 Mason Ave
Chatsworth, CA
818-709-2678
Kingdom Sew & Vac
8923 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge, CA
818-993-8933
The Quilter’s Studio
1090 Lawrence Dr #101 & 102
Newbury Park, CA 91320
805-480-3550
Baron’s Fabrics
22635 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA
818-224 2746
Kingdom Sewing Center
1790 E. Los Angeles Ave
Simi Valley, CA 93065
805-579-1571
FABRIC town U.S.A.
2686 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93003
805-643-3434
Roxanne’s
919 Maple Avenue,
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 566-1250
The Fabric Patch
5436 D Arrow Highway
Montclair, CA 91763-1610
909-985-9000
Super Buzzy
1794 E Main St.
Ventura, Ca. 93001
805-643-4143
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The Guild meets 7:00 PM the second Wednesday of every month
at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, CA 93063
The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:15 p.m.
Check out our Website: www.simivalleyquiltguild.org
!! Don’t Forget !!
Shoo Fly Block Party
Fat Quarters – Manly Fabrics
Membership Renewal Form
Tickets for the Opportunity Quilt
Simi Valley Quilt Guild News, June 2014
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Quilt Show 2014 Entry Form
Trip Around the World
Submitter of quilt: ______________________________________________________
Telephone:______________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________
Category(ies): qTheme: Where in the world? ____________________________________________________
qArt quilt qModern quilt: q“Traditional” quilt (Pattern) ____________________
qYouth quilt, Age ____ Sponsor ________________________________________________
Name of Quilt: ____________________________________________________________________________
qGroup quilt: list all participants ________________________________________________
qOther (explain) ____________________________________________________________
Size ____” x _____” qVertical
q Horizontal
(16 or under)
Size:
qHand qMachine, by ______________________________________________
Appliqué: qHand qMachine, by ______________________________________________
Quilting: qHand qMachine, by ______________________________________________
What techniques were used in this entry?
Piecing:
Description (e.g. color, pattern): ______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Story: ____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Person picking up the quilt after the show at 4:00 pm on October 5, 2014:____________________________
Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA
I understand that my quilt is not covered by the Guild member’s homeowners’ insurance
while it is being stored in her home before the Quilt Show.
Signature ________________________________________________________________________________
Please complete this form, sign it, and bring with your quilt to the SVQG meeting on August 13, 2014.
If you are able, also save the completed form as a PDF and send to [email protected].
Final date for quilts to be received is September 16, 2014.
Quilt received on (date): __________________ By: ____________________________________________
Simi Valley Quilt Guild News, June 2014
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