Founded 1980 Celebrating 27 years! ©
Vol.19 No. 6 www.niqg.org
Masonic Temple-302 1st Street S.E. Mason City, IA. 50401 641-423-9116
Newsletter editor-Jenny Schlutz:1468 2nd S E- Mason City, Iowa 50401
Masonic Temple-302 1st Street S.E. Mason City, IA. 50401 641-423-9116
Newsletter editor-Jenny Schlutz:1468 2nd S E- Mason City, Iowa 50401
641-424-9068 stevejen@mchsi.com
Happy New Years to all!
The New Year has arrived with many activities planned in the months ahead!
Come join us for fun filled quilty days!
January morning Workshop-Charity Quilts-9AM-Noon
Come prepared with your sewing machine ready to stitch the quilts together! Or if you prefer bring a large needle, pliers and scissors to tie the quilts! We will need irons and ironing boards! Bring any tops that you would like to donate be they ABC sized or queen sized. If you have blocks or UFO’s that have been sitting on your shelf for several years now, they need to be brought to the workshop! Cleaning off those shelves will give you peace of mind and more room for new fabric! Batt and backing will be provided however if you have some to donate please bring it!
Linus-These need to be tied, hand or machined quilted- lap to twin sized for young adults.
ABC-the quilts need to be no smaller than 36”x45” and machined edged-given to Jo Best.
Crisis Center -The quilts can be any size as children and their Moms take them with them when they leave. Mary Jane Allen, Mary Ann Johnson & Marion Hoit will take care of them.
Northern Lights-These can be tied or quilted and be at least twin to full for the men.
Habitat for Humanity-log cabin blocks or any nice blocks or quilt tops-these quilts are usually full to queen sized.
Fisher House Foundation-Wheel chair quilts-.45”x45” fabric for top, batt & backing, 15-20”ties & yarn for tying.
Construction Method #1
- Lay the top fabric right side up
- Lay the backing right side down on the top
- Lay the batt on top of the back and pin
- Sew around all sides leaving an opening for turning
- Turn-sew around outside edge to stabilize
- Tie or quilt any way you like
- Make 2 ties to be sewn 5”in on 2 corners of quilt so as to tie to wheelchair
Construction Method #2
- Lay the backing right side down
- Lay the batt on the backing
- Lay the top right side up on batt and pin
- Sew binding all around quilt
- Tie or quilt any way you like
- Make 2 ties to be sewn 5” in on 2 corners of quilt so as to tie to wheelchair
Hats-17”x24” polar fleece
- Fold in half long ways & sew or serge 1 long side and 1 short side (to look like a pillow case)
- Turn out & bring 2 pointed corners together and tack
- Fold bottom 2 times to make band
Mittens-you will need polar fleece.
Wheelchair bags-you will need at least a yard or 2 of fabric to make the bags. Make bags large and sturdy enough to hang on back of chair with well-sewn ties. Marie Senne-319-267-2705
Potluck at Noon
General meeting at 1PM
Quilts made by members and donated by NIQG:
ABC- 910
Linus- 180
Crisis- 40
Northern Lights- 35
Habitat- 30
Wrap a Smile- 70
Military Hospital Fisher House- 40 wheel chair quilts- 25 knitted caps & mittens.
Quilts to families in need due to fires and etc.-35
Comfort Quilts to fellow members when needed.
Receivers of these quilts are: Mary Jane Allen, Virginia Brennan, Cassie Kloberdanz, Phyllis Wright, Jo Best, Bette Koeff, Jan Martin, Dixie Schaer, Carlene Davis and Jan Pralle (who will receive hers at January meeting).
Wow great job girls! Thank you very much!
General meeting at 1PM
Quilts made by members and donated by NIQG:
ABC- 910
Linus- 180
Crisis- 40
Northern Lights- 35
Habitat- 30
Wrap a Smile- 70
Military Hospital Fisher House- 40 wheel chair quilts- 25 knitted caps & mittens.
Quilts to families in need due to fires and etc.-35
Comfort Quilts to fellow members when needed.
Receivers of these quilts are: Mary Jane Allen, Virginia Brennan, Cassie Kloberdanz, Phyllis Wright, Jo Best, Bette Koeff, Jan Martin, Dixie Schaer, Carlene Davis and Jan Pralle (who will receive hers at January meeting).
Wow great job girls! Thank you very much!
Afternoon Program-Cathy Knowles!
She will be telling us about inter-net swaps! Very interesting!
Flea market all day! Bring any items that are sewing related and sell them!
You are responsible for your own sales.
Here are some more quilt sayings for you to enjoy. I swear, some of these just crack me up! Kelsey
I feed my soul...by the stitches I sew
I got a sewing machine for my husband! Good trade, huh?
I love quilting and have plenty of material witnesses.
If I stitch fast enough does it count as an aerobic exercise?
LOST: Husband, dog, and sewing machine. Reward offered for Sewing Machine!
My husband lets me buy all the fabric I can hide!
My soul is fed with needle and thread.
My Husband is a Human Pincushion!
My husband said if I buy any more fabric he would leave me ---I'll Miss him!
Kelsey has discovered why quilting is such an important part of our life!
When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds; your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be. Patanjali (c. 1st to 3rd century BC)
Welcome to Kelsey’s Korner!
Kelsey has discovered why quilting is such an important part of our life!
When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds; your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be. Patanjali (c. 1st to 3rd century BC)
Welcome to Kelsey’s Korner!
Today I want to talk about video streaming. This is a wonderful new innovation for computer access! Video streaming is a program that has been filmed and placed in digital format on the web so you can watch it via website. There are several formats of video streaming out there.
The first is set up in a menu format. A list of titles is provided and you pick which title you wish to see and it plays for you. The up side is that you see only content you wish to see. The downside is that if you are watching from your sewing machine you have to get up about every 10 minutes to start another program.
The second is continuous streaming. This is a set program of shows that play one after another, kind of like your television programming. The up side is that you don’t have to get up from your sewing to start each program. They start automatically. The downside is that you cannot control the content you watch except in that you can “tune in” at the time the program you want to watch is airing. And just like your television programming there are advertisements built into the programming.
The third is a combination of the two. Usually, set lists of programs are playing when you log into the site. However, a menu of programs is available if you want to see an individual program. The upside is that you get to choose content. The down side is that once you go to the menu and pick the program you want to see it stops when the program is over. You must then choose another or log out of the site and back in to have it reset for automatic play.
There are three video streaming sites that are quilting oriented (that I am aware of at this point). And, in the interest of research I watched each in turn for several days and played with the options (such a strain on me! LOL!).
I found that you want to turn off your screen saver while you are watching these programs or suddenly you will be watching your screen saver instead of the program! You can click on the links provided to see these Programs.
http://www.qnntv.com/
This link is to Quilters News Network TV. This is a continuous streaming format. When you open this link the video streaming is on the right side of the screen and begins automatically. On the left of the screen is information pertaining to Quilters News Network (loads of information!).
Yes, I know the screen is small. However, there are buttons just under the video screen. The first button (an arrow pointing to the right) will start the video streaming if it has not done so automatically or if you have stopped it. The second button (a square) will stop the stream if you are having problems or need to change settings. The third button also has a square with a squiggled line in it. This button will expand the viewing screen to fill the screen. You need to use the escape button on your keyboard to reduce it back to its original size. The fourth button allows you to change streaming settings (dial-up, DSL, cable or broadband). The fifth button is a help button. Next to those is an audio control. You can increase the loudness or decreases it according to your needs.
You do not have to “join” to watch the programming. However, I joined because I hope that my contributions will help bring more and new programming. A sampling of the quilting shows available: Sewing with Nancy, Eleanor Burns-Quilt in a Day, Fons and Porter, Kaye Woods and Gudrun Erla. Mixed in with these are shorter shows called Quilters Coffee, Quilters Tea, As Seen at Market where you can see the latest tips and tools including the latest stuff from Quilt Market and Quilters Retreat, Quilter’s Chat, and Quilt Central where projects and lessons are presented.
There is a long list of Talent and when you click on the name in the list it takes you to the bio and the shows that are on the programming list. Click on the show you want to find and it will show you about the show and the air time if it is available.
There is much more and I invite you to explore the suite to your hearts content. It is easy to navigate and a great addition to your day’s quilting activities.
http://quilterstv.com/
This link is for Quilters TV. This is in a combination streaming format and seems to be a new site. Membership is free and allows access to members only programming as well as the 15 or so videos available to non-members. You can also become a sponsor to help support programming and if you are a designer or teacher and want to film a half hour program to be aired in the line-up here you can do so in their new facility in Canton, GA for $850. Great price for your talent and designs to be shown to the world!
The small box in the lower right corner of the video screen allows you to increase the size of the video screen but not quite to the size of your screen. However to reduce it you must log out and then back in.
The list of programs is available if you just want to watch a single program but, when you do this you opt out of the continuous streaming option. Advertisements flash to the right of the video screen. There is a bar of available links at the top though not all of them are operable at this point. I have to assume because they are there the producers are intending to make these available at some point. I have not found anywhere to order patterns seen on this programming but, hopefully these will be available soon. This site is easy to navigate and when you hover on links you can tell which ones are not yet available.
http://www.kayewoodtv.com/ktv.html
This is the link to Kaye Woods video programming. Kaye Woods shows are not available in this area but, she is a well known quilter and is available on public broadcasting in many areas. Well now you can watch her on your computer! She has about a dozen programs available at a given time. Patterns are available for purchase and the link to do that is on display just below the video screen.
I am not sure how often she changes the programming or adds to it (no information is available) so we will just have to check often and see what happens. There are no memberships but, you can subscribe to the newsletter. You can e-mail the link to the videos to a friend from the site and you can go to the Kaye Woods On-Line Quilt Group from the site.
That is all I have for this month.
Quilt Happy, Quilt Often. -Kelsey
From The Laws of Life…
Law of Mechanical Repair-After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch or you'll have to pee.
Law of the Workshop-Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
Law of Probability-The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
Law of Mechanical Repair-After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch or you'll have to pee.
Law of the Workshop-Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
Law of Probability-The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
Law of the Telephone-If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal.
Law of the Alibi-If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.
Variation Law-If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will start to move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).
Law of the Bath-When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.
Law of Close Encounters-The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.
Law of the Result-When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.
Law of Biomechanics-The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
Law of the Theater-At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.
Law of Coffee-As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
Law of Lockers-If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
Law of Rugs/Carpets-The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.
Law of Location-No matter where you go, there you are.
Law of Logical Argument-Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
Brown's Law-If the shoe fits, it's ugly.
Oliver's Law-A closed mouth gathers no feet.
Wilson's Law-As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.
O'Brian's Law-States that Murphy is an optimist
Sewing News!
Sewing News!
Wool Flowers 2006-2007 27” x 36”
Pattern # 6 is Bleeding Hearts and included in newsletter. Bring your blocks as you get them finished! We would love to see them!
Pattern # 6 is Bleeding Hearts and included in newsletter. Bring your blocks as you get them finished! We would love to see them!
Challenge Quilt 2006-07!
21 members taking the Challenge!
The rules are simple. Make 12 of any one block in any one of the 3 sizes on your sheet. You may arrange them in any fashion be they sashed or set on point or any way that suits you. You can appliqué on top of these blocks or leave them as is. They may be color coordinated or scrappy. You can add borders of your choice.
Quilts will need to be finished by June 2007. Members who have joined the challenge are: Cathy K., Jeroldene S., Barb D., Marilyn M., Kaye K., Dorothy F., Laurie S., Carlene D., Margaret M., Betty D., Sue H., Kelsey J., Ruth W., Gwen M., Minerva W., Nancy M., Marie S., Pat K., Betty N., Nancy T., and Jenny S.
One prize will be awarded in each category of 6”, 9” and 12” size blocks used in a completed quilt.
Now for another ‘challenge’ if you don’t loose your pattern sheet there may be another prize! Good luck Quilters! We can hardly wait to see all the quilts!
NO Chinese Auction this month!
21 members taking the Challenge!
The rules are simple. Make 12 of any one block in any one of the 3 sizes on your sheet. You may arrange them in any fashion be they sashed or set on point or any way that suits you. You can appliqué on top of these blocks or leave them as is. They may be color coordinated or scrappy. You can add borders of your choice.
Quilts will need to be finished by June 2007. Members who have joined the challenge are: Cathy K., Jeroldene S., Barb D., Marilyn M., Kaye K., Dorothy F., Laurie S., Carlene D., Margaret M., Betty D., Sue H., Kelsey J., Ruth W., Gwen M., Minerva W., Nancy M., Marie S., Pat K., Betty N., Nancy T., and Jenny S.
One prize will be awarded in each category of 6”, 9” and 12” size blocks used in a completed quilt.
Now for another ‘challenge’ if you don’t loose your pattern sheet there may be another prize! Good luck Quilters! We can hardly wait to see all the quilts!
NO Chinese Auction this month!
Thank you to everyone who has donated and or purchased items on the Chinese Auction! $241.60 has been collected since we started offering this fun project! Also $150.00 was made from the sale of raffle tickets for Doris’ Kluss’ round robin quilt.
The sale of our older Logo quilts brought in $85.00! And $217.00 was brought in from book auction! Minerva Wagner has sorted through the library and more books will be available for auction soon.
Many cookbooks have been sold but we need to sell the rest. The price has been reduced to $3 per book. The reduced price will still allow us to make 50¢ per book. Please let me know if you would like to take a dozen or so cookbooks with you to sell in your home-towns to family and friends. We must get these books sold!
Thank you for supporting NIQG!
2008 Raffle Quilt Committee: Marie Senne and Jenny Schlutz
Our Favorite Quiltmaker-Susan McCord
By Sunflower Pattern Co-operative
We have received permission to make our next raffle quilt. It is a compilation of Susan McCord quilt blocks called Shade Garden Sampler. Susan was an unforgettable Indiana Quilter. Susan McCord (1829-1909) was one of the most innovative quilt makers of the 19th century. Each of her quilts is based on traditional design. But she added her own flair. The quilts are full of details that no one else thought of at the time. Her sense of color, her obsessive attention to detail such as her vines laden with grapes and her quirky way of looking at patterns make her quilts truly inspirational. One of her specialties was string- piecing appliqués!
Quilters are fortunate that 10 of 13 of her known body’s of work dating 1860-1900 are in the collection at the Henry Ford Museum at Greenfield Village, Michigan. The Shade Garden Sampler was created by quilt makers- Barbara Brackman, Shauna Christensen and Deb Rowden.
We will have patterns ready soon. Please say yes when asked to make a block. WE NEED YOU!
Lottery block this month is twenty- 5” squares! Pin or bag them. One set enters you one time!
Member news:
Jan Pralle is recuperating from hip and knee surgery.
Phyllis Wright is having bypass surgery Jan. 3.
Nancy Ried has suffered health problems and now lives with her son in Texas. Her address is:
Nancy Ried % Dan Ried 1308 Williams Ave
De Soto, Texas 75115
We hope for speedy recoveries!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read!
All Groups are responsible for helping the Program/ Workshop gal to unload and reload her things, luncheon and clean up in kitchen. Tables need to be set up in the morning for classes and programs. The tables are heavy and one person cannot set them up by themselves. They also need to have the tables and chairs put away or around the tables at the end of day. This group should also help man the sign in table. For New Members and Visitors to enjoy their first visits they need to be guided and that cannot happen if no one is at the sign in table.
The Temple is open at 8AM.
That means your group needs to be at the Temple no later than 8:15-:30AM to help out.
If you cannot be at the Temple in the morning let your group know or have someone there in your place. If you have to leave early let your group know! The more we work together the more fun we will have!
On another note: When classes are being held and paid for it is courteous to allow the teacher to teach members her project during the morning hours. If you arrive early that’s ok. You can take care of your potluck and visit quietly in the lounge area or kitchen until class is over by usually 11:30 for winding down and packing up projects. Thank you everyone! We want everyone to have a good time and welcome all members to come each month to sew and share good cheer and of course eat potlucks!
Upcoming Workshops & Programs! Program Chairlady-Nancy Malmin 641-732-432
All programs or workshops that cost more than $100 needs to be approved. Some workshops and programs need to be planned months in advance! If you need help in planning your month please contact Nancy and she will be happy to assist you.
There will be at minimum $10 fee to attend workshops given by professionals. Thanks to all of you for participating to make the guild run smoothly!
February 14th, 2007-Betty Bus from the Bee Hive Quilt Shoppe will be presenting a Project of Crazy Hearts Quilt! $10 fee to take morning workshop.
March 14th, 2007-Cathy Flippin-morning workshop and afternoon trunk show
April 11th, 2007-Appraising quilts
May 9th, 2007-Morning Mini Work shop & afternoon trunk show
June 13th, 2007- Frayed Jacket-pattern required. Nancy Malmin will have the order sheet with her at Jan. meeting. Prices vary from $9-$11
July 2007-there is no meeting-newsletter only
Aug. 8th, 2007-annual picnic-place not determined
Sept. 10th, 2007-Denise Sprain from Iowa Falls
Oct. 10th, 2007- Kelsey Jones-paper piecing magic
Nov. 14th, 2007-Christmas project- Jenny Penny Designs
Dec. 12th, 2007-Christmas party
Current Group Members 2006- 2007
Nov 2006-Group 1: MaryAnn Johnson, Bev Adams, Cathy Knowles, Betty Neel, Betty Werle, Mary Jane Allen, Marilyn Harrington, Marlene Oswood.
December 2006-It’s a Snowman’s Christmas!
January 2007- Charity day- ABC, LINUS, Crisis, Wrap a Smile, Northern Lights & Habitat for Humanity
February 2007-Group 2: Margaret Berge, Elaine Hill, Marjorie Odden, Thelma Bohn, Jan Martin, Laurie Schwarck, & Millie Schroeder.
March 2007-Group 3: Minerva Wagner, Nancy Malmin, Lavon Dorsey, Kay Klukow, Sue Hansen & Katrina Keech, Carolyn Matson, Kathleen Coverdale
April 2007-Group 4: Joan Chandler, Bette Koeff, Dorothy Climber, Beverly Schabacker, Nancy Trager, Sharon Hays, Jan Pralle, Beverly Lattimer
May 2007-Group 5: Barb DeBoer, Mary Alexander, Audrey Dix, Betty Debner, Bev Brinkman, Marie Senne, Betty Hendrix, Gwen Mathews, Patti Miller
June 2007-Group 6: Margaret Hanawait, Darlene Alexander, Marion Anderson, Marjorie Bahnsen, Margie Brandl, Jo Best, Vivian Bugbee & Betty Buss, Arla Loeffler.
July 2007: No meeting-newsletter mailed.
August 2007-annual picnic-place to be determined.
September 2007-Group 7: Dorothy Birch, Arlene Christensen, Carlene Davis, Dorothy Fagerle, Lenore Forbes, Marian Hoit & Bev Humphrey, Harriett Klein, Jo Ann Johnson
October 2007-Group 8: Pat Klinger, Margaret McMullin, Alice Lenze, Jeanne Moorehead, Ardis Nicewarner, Jean Payne, Marilyn Meinecke, Florence Hagstrom & Kelsey Jones
November 2007- Group 9: Nancy Trager, Dixie Schaer, Jenny Schlutz, Jeroldine Stricker, Ruth Ward, & Phyllis Wright, Marie Albers
March 14th, 2007-Cathy Flippin-morning workshop and afternoon trunk show
April 11th, 2007-Appraising quilts
May 9th, 2007-Morning Mini Work shop & afternoon trunk show
June 13th, 2007- Frayed Jacket-pattern required. Nancy Malmin will have the order sheet with her at Jan. meeting. Prices vary from $9-$11
July 2007-there is no meeting-newsletter only
Aug. 8th, 2007-annual picnic-place not determined
Sept. 10th, 2007-Denise Sprain from Iowa Falls
Oct. 10th, 2007- Kelsey Jones-paper piecing magic
Nov. 14th, 2007-Christmas project- Jenny Penny Designs
Dec. 12th, 2007-Christmas party
Current Group Members 2006- 2007
Nov 2006-Group 1: MaryAnn Johnson, Bev Adams, Cathy Knowles, Betty Neel, Betty Werle, Mary Jane Allen, Marilyn Harrington, Marlene Oswood.
December 2006-It’s a Snowman’s Christmas!
January 2007- Charity day- ABC, LINUS, Crisis, Wrap a Smile, Northern Lights & Habitat for Humanity
February 2007-Group 2: Margaret Berge, Elaine Hill, Marjorie Odden, Thelma Bohn, Jan Martin, Laurie Schwarck, & Millie Schroeder.
March 2007-Group 3: Minerva Wagner, Nancy Malmin, Lavon Dorsey, Kay Klukow, Sue Hansen & Katrina Keech, Carolyn Matson, Kathleen Coverdale
April 2007-Group 4: Joan Chandler, Bette Koeff, Dorothy Climber, Beverly Schabacker, Nancy Trager, Sharon Hays, Jan Pralle, Beverly Lattimer
May 2007-Group 5: Barb DeBoer, Mary Alexander, Audrey Dix, Betty Debner, Bev Brinkman, Marie Senne, Betty Hendrix, Gwen Mathews, Patti Miller
June 2007-Group 6: Margaret Hanawait, Darlene Alexander, Marion Anderson, Marjorie Bahnsen, Margie Brandl, Jo Best, Vivian Bugbee & Betty Buss, Arla Loeffler.
July 2007: No meeting-newsletter mailed.
August 2007-annual picnic-place to be determined.
September 2007-Group 7: Dorothy Birch, Arlene Christensen, Carlene Davis, Dorothy Fagerle, Lenore Forbes, Marian Hoit & Bev Humphrey, Harriett Klein, Jo Ann Johnson
October 2007-Group 8: Pat Klinger, Margaret McMullin, Alice Lenze, Jeanne Moorehead, Ardis Nicewarner, Jean Payne, Marilyn Meinecke, Florence Hagstrom & Kelsey Jones
November 2007- Group 9: Nancy Trager, Dixie Schaer, Jenny Schlutz, Jeroldine Stricker, Ruth Ward, & Phyllis Wright, Marie Albers
Salted Nut Rolls
1 ½ c flour
¾ c brown sugar
½ c margarine
Mix together and pat into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
Bake 350° for 10 minutes.
Spread 2 c mixed nuts on top. Melt ½ c white syrup, 2 T margarine and 6 oz of butterscotch chips. Pour over top.
Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cut while lightly warm. Don’t try to cut too soon. The bars need to set up. Note: chip mixture can be melted in microwave for 1 minute. Bev Humphrey
Dec. 13, 2006-Secretary Minutes
The morning was spent making several beautiful Christmas ornaments. After a bountiful potluck, Marie Senne, president, opened the meeting. Marie reported that Alice Lentz is recovering in local Home.
Chinese auction winner were Mary Jane Allen, Jeanne Moorehead, Marlene Oswood and Kelsey Jones was the winner of two items.
Fat quarter winners were Betty Debner, Jenny Schlutz, Jan Martin, Gwen Mathews and Millie Schroeder.
Jo Best reported on the Habitat for Humanity quilt she has been presenting. She had a photo for the historical books.
Marie reported there are new guild lines for the Wrap a Smile project quilts. There is a need for quilts for Valor for injured servicemen and women.
Winners of the centerpieces were Cathy Knowles, Dixie Schaer, Mary Jane Allen, Marie Albers, Marilyn Meinecke and Ardis Nicewarner.
Marie read a ‘Right Left story’ as everyone was gathered in a large circle passing a Christmas fat quarter. Two lucky winners won Christmas panels. All enjoyed a Grab bag.
Many wall hanging, quilts and a jacket were shown for ‘Show and Tell’.
Respectfully submitted by
Joan Chandler-Secretary
Use a sliver of ivory soap for marking quilts. It brushes off easily. A sliver of colored soap works great on light fabrics!
Even though Christmas 2006 has just passed, start your Christmas 2007 projects now! Quit laughing!
2006-2007 Officers
President- Marie Senne-319-267-2705
Vice Pres.- Kelsey Jones- 641-424-3519
Secretary- Joan Chandler-641-982-4986
Treasurer- Jean Payne-641-423-5041
2006-2007 Board Members:
Marilyn Meinecke-641-357-0773
Kay Klukow-507-265-3466
Marion Andersen-641-424-4007
Barb Deboer-641-775-3474
Cathy Coverdale-641-458-9855
2006-2007 Chairpersons:
Membership-Ruth Ward-641-423-2908
Newsletter Editor-Jenny Schlutz-641-424-9068
Programs-Nancy Malmin-641-732-4321
Patterns- Jenny & Sue Hansen-507-567-2502
Historian-Phyllis Wright-641-423-3196
Library-Marie Senne-319-267-2705
Sunshine-Cathy Knowles-641-454-2014
Habitat for Humanity-Jo Best-641-357-3084
Hospitality-Program groups
Linus, Northern Lights, Crisis Inter Center
Mary Jane Allen-641-696-3308
Marion Hoit-641-423-7340
Mary Ann Johnson-641-592-3348
ABC Quilts-Jo Best-641-357-3084
North Iowa Fair-Dixie Schaer-423-8846
Web Mistress/Publishing-Kelsey Jones- -424-3519
2007 Raffle Quilt-Jenny Schlutz & Marie Senne
Be sure to contact Cathy Knowles,
of any news about our members! 641-454-2014
Have questions?
Ask any one of these gals for help!
Do you have any ideas for future projects?
Please let us know! We want to make this the best possible quild!
No matter what happens, there’s always somebody who knew it would!
Most of us can keep a secret, it’s the people we tell it to that can’t!
When cutting out a block that uses several shapes- use sticky notes to label each group!
Can’t find time to read and quilt? Use books on tape while stitching!
Cookie cutters make great templates for appliqué!
Do you know your
sewing machine needles?
Ball point- Is ideal for cotton kits, interlock rib knits, fleece, double knit and most knit fabrics.
Jeans- Ideal for denim, heavy twill, work-wear & densely woven fabrics such as canvas & heavy linens
Leather- the leather needle has a cutting point & us used for sewing leather, suede & difficult to sew projects.
Metalfil-ideal for sewing & embroidery with rayon & metallic thread on woven or knitted fabrics.
Sharps- Perfect needle for stitching tightly woven fabrics & is ideal to use with silk, micro-fiber & other synthetics.
Stretch- Designed especially for 2 way stretch knits, lycra, power net, silk, jersey, spandex & highly elasticized synthetic fabrics. Also for sewing elastic.
Twin- The twin needle is used for practical & decorative dewing such as pin tucks, seam finishes, top stitching & etc.
Quilting- Ideal for piecing & quilting layers of cotton fabrics & batting. The strengthened shaft reduces needle deflection as it penetrates multiple layers of fabric.
Universal- this needle is very useful for piecing cotton fabrics and straight line sewing.
There are other needles on the market for all types of sewing. Be sure to check them out for the best needle to be used for your projects!
When sewing with your sewing machine, be sure to check with regularity that the needle is secure. You should also change the needle after every large project. This ensures a good penetration of fabrics and less chance to snagging.
Over the years I have used several types of needles for my machine, not always using the proper needle for a particular project. In the recent years I have been experimenting with machine quilting, sometimes with much frustration, as the thread would break often. I was complaining about the thread breaking and Bev Humphrey mentioned that the needle must not be right.
So off to a fabric store I go and discovered needles that were made just for machine quilting by Schmetz size 90/14. Since getting this needle I use no other. My problem of breaking threads seems to be over! I had been using universal for all my machine work. That is fine for piecing but not for machining. Thanks Bev for the heads up! Jenny Schlutz
Humility Block
The ‘Humility Block’ is a deliberate mistake in piecing or block placement. It has been written that the Amish I their strict religious life created this block to show that no Quilt Maker is perfect and only God is perfect. To make such a block showed ‘humility’ to God. I would never profess to be perfect in my quilt making as I make enough mistakes as it is
without doing it on purpose!
Blast From the Past!
Luncheon Hostesses for June 13, 1990 were
Rae Embretson, Cathy Knowles, Marj Odden, Vi Ellsburg, Velda Marth, Mary Jane Allen
and Arlene Roberts.
Program was given by Marge Bahnsen on
‘Real Live Episodes of a Quilter’!
Mini lesson-‘Surprise’ by Iva Hannah
Sept 9, 1992 Klaudine Hansen from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, visited with leading a workshop ‘Star Jewel’ and presented a slide show on award winning quilts for the afternoon program.
Sept. 1992 a bus trip to St. Paul Arts, Fiber & Craft Expo was enjoyed by many. Members attended Anita Hallack’s fast patch seminar. After an all day shopping and oohing and ahhing over quilts, the ladies, laden with purchases, headed home by 7PM. While passing purchases around like ‘show and tell’ it was suggested by Patti Miller that all the ladies should stop at Mary Jane Allen’s home for an all night sew.
April 12, 1994
All day workshop presented by Sharon Hultgren!
Happy-Go-Round work shop! Find your way around the hexagons! She introduced the ‘Easy Hexagon’ tool. The next day Sharon led a work shop called ‘Star Gazing’ and then presented an afternoon lecture and trunk show!
The first Linus Quilt was completed,
by Pearl McWhorter, in November 1996!
1 ½ c flour
¾ c brown sugar
½ c margarine
Mix together and pat into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
Bake 350° for 10 minutes.
Spread 2 c mixed nuts on top. Melt ½ c white syrup, 2 T margarine and 6 oz of butterscotch chips. Pour over top.
Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cut while lightly warm. Don’t try to cut too soon. The bars need to set up. Note: chip mixture can be melted in microwave for 1 minute. Bev Humphrey
Dec. 13, 2006-Secretary Minutes
The morning was spent making several beautiful Christmas ornaments. After a bountiful potluck, Marie Senne, president, opened the meeting. Marie reported that Alice Lentz is recovering in local Home.
Chinese auction winner were Mary Jane Allen, Jeanne Moorehead, Marlene Oswood and Kelsey Jones was the winner of two items.
Fat quarter winners were Betty Debner, Jenny Schlutz, Jan Martin, Gwen Mathews and Millie Schroeder.
Jo Best reported on the Habitat for Humanity quilt she has been presenting. She had a photo for the historical books.
Marie reported there are new guild lines for the Wrap a Smile project quilts. There is a need for quilts for Valor for injured servicemen and women.
Winners of the centerpieces were Cathy Knowles, Dixie Schaer, Mary Jane Allen, Marie Albers, Marilyn Meinecke and Ardis Nicewarner.
Marie read a ‘Right Left story’ as everyone was gathered in a large circle passing a Christmas fat quarter. Two lucky winners won Christmas panels. All enjoyed a Grab bag.
Many wall hanging, quilts and a jacket were shown for ‘Show and Tell’.
Respectfully submitted by
Joan Chandler-Secretary
Use a sliver of ivory soap for marking quilts. It brushes off easily. A sliver of colored soap works great on light fabrics!
Even though Christmas 2006 has just passed, start your Christmas 2007 projects now! Quit laughing!
2006-2007 Officers
President- Marie Senne-319-267-2705
Vice Pres.- Kelsey Jones- 641-424-3519
Secretary- Joan Chandler-641-982-4986
Treasurer- Jean Payne-641-423-5041
2006-2007 Board Members:
Marilyn Meinecke-641-357-0773
Kay Klukow-507-265-3466
Marion Andersen-641-424-4007
Barb Deboer-641-775-3474
Cathy Coverdale-641-458-9855
2006-2007 Chairpersons:
Membership-Ruth Ward-641-423-2908
Newsletter Editor-Jenny Schlutz-641-424-9068
Programs-Nancy Malmin-641-732-4321
Patterns- Jenny & Sue Hansen-507-567-2502
Historian-Phyllis Wright-641-423-3196
Library-Marie Senne-319-267-2705
Sunshine-Cathy Knowles-641-454-2014
Habitat for Humanity-Jo Best-641-357-3084
Hospitality-Program groups
Linus, Northern Lights, Crisis Inter Center
Mary Jane Allen-641-696-3308
Marion Hoit-641-423-7340
Mary Ann Johnson-641-592-3348
ABC Quilts-Jo Best-641-357-3084
North Iowa Fair-Dixie Schaer-423-8846
Web Mistress/Publishing-Kelsey Jones- -424-3519
2007 Raffle Quilt-Jenny Schlutz & Marie Senne
Be sure to contact Cathy Knowles,
of any news about our members! 641-454-2014
Have questions?
Ask any one of these gals for help!
Do you have any ideas for future projects?
Please let us know! We want to make this the best possible quild!
No matter what happens, there’s always somebody who knew it would!
Most of us can keep a secret, it’s the people we tell it to that can’t!
When cutting out a block that uses several shapes- use sticky notes to label each group!
Can’t find time to read and quilt? Use books on tape while stitching!
Cookie cutters make great templates for appliqué!
Do you know your
sewing machine needles?
Ball point- Is ideal for cotton kits, interlock rib knits, fleece, double knit and most knit fabrics.
Jeans- Ideal for denim, heavy twill, work-wear & densely woven fabrics such as canvas & heavy linens
Leather- the leather needle has a cutting point & us used for sewing leather, suede & difficult to sew projects.
Metalfil-ideal for sewing & embroidery with rayon & metallic thread on woven or knitted fabrics.
Sharps- Perfect needle for stitching tightly woven fabrics & is ideal to use with silk, micro-fiber & other synthetics.
Stretch- Designed especially for 2 way stretch knits, lycra, power net, silk, jersey, spandex & highly elasticized synthetic fabrics. Also for sewing elastic.
Twin- The twin needle is used for practical & decorative dewing such as pin tucks, seam finishes, top stitching & etc.
Quilting- Ideal for piecing & quilting layers of cotton fabrics & batting. The strengthened shaft reduces needle deflection as it penetrates multiple layers of fabric.
Universal- this needle is very useful for piecing cotton fabrics and straight line sewing.
There are other needles on the market for all types of sewing. Be sure to check them out for the best needle to be used for your projects!
When sewing with your sewing machine, be sure to check with regularity that the needle is secure. You should also change the needle after every large project. This ensures a good penetration of fabrics and less chance to snagging.
Over the years I have used several types of needles for my machine, not always using the proper needle for a particular project. In the recent years I have been experimenting with machine quilting, sometimes with much frustration, as the thread would break often. I was complaining about the thread breaking and Bev Humphrey mentioned that the needle must not be right.
So off to a fabric store I go and discovered needles that were made just for machine quilting by Schmetz size 90/14. Since getting this needle I use no other. My problem of breaking threads seems to be over! I had been using universal for all my machine work. That is fine for piecing but not for machining. Thanks Bev for the heads up! Jenny Schlutz
Humility Block
The ‘Humility Block’ is a deliberate mistake in piecing or block placement. It has been written that the Amish I their strict religious life created this block to show that no Quilt Maker is perfect and only God is perfect. To make such a block showed ‘humility’ to God. I would never profess to be perfect in my quilt making as I make enough mistakes as it is
without doing it on purpose!
Blast From the Past!
Luncheon Hostesses for June 13, 1990 were
Rae Embretson, Cathy Knowles, Marj Odden, Vi Ellsburg, Velda Marth, Mary Jane Allen
and Arlene Roberts.
Program was given by Marge Bahnsen on
‘Real Live Episodes of a Quilter’!
Mini lesson-‘Surprise’ by Iva Hannah
Sept 9, 1992 Klaudine Hansen from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, visited with leading a workshop ‘Star Jewel’ and presented a slide show on award winning quilts for the afternoon program.
Sept. 1992 a bus trip to St. Paul Arts, Fiber & Craft Expo was enjoyed by many. Members attended Anita Hallack’s fast patch seminar. After an all day shopping and oohing and ahhing over quilts, the ladies, laden with purchases, headed home by 7PM. While passing purchases around like ‘show and tell’ it was suggested by Patti Miller that all the ladies should stop at Mary Jane Allen’s home for an all night sew.
April 12, 1994
All day workshop presented by Sharon Hultgren!
Happy-Go-Round work shop! Find your way around the hexagons! She introduced the ‘Easy Hexagon’ tool. The next day Sharon led a work shop called ‘Star Gazing’ and then presented an afternoon lecture and trunk show!
The first Linus Quilt was completed,
by Pearl McWhorter, in November 1996!
That's All Folks!
