President's Note

 May 1, 2023: Penn Oaks Newsletter

President's Note

We had a lovely day at our Sew Day. It was fabulous to see everyone. We got lots of blocks put together and I’m still trying to get to scrap piecing.

It is nominating committee time for positions for next year. There were no volunteers for president. Kelly Meanix will be the recording secretary. Ellen McMillan will be correspondence secretary. Deb Houck will be programs. She needs an assistant who will work towards next setting programs for the following year.  Rita Marie will still be treasurer.

Deb’s assistant is a must fill position. Without objections last night, and unless there are other objections, I will be president next year. I have a great cabinet!

Oh, and if someone else wants to be president, please let me know. I won't be offended. We could use a volunteer for the newsletter.

Carolyn 

Programs

MAY 8^th, 2023

Diary of a Dutch Quilter​:  Former Penn Oaks member Janneke Van der Ree returns with an in-person presentation. Look and listen to Janneke's diary of quilting adventures. She will take you through her Dutch beginnings, creative adventures, all the way to Pennington NJ. Janneke will share her life in quilts, her tips to stay authentic to your heritage and stay true to yourself. In Janneke's case that means….do not take life - quilts - too seriously and do not forget to have fun!! Do what you love, love what you do…Take a peek in her diary, you might even learn some Dutch words….Gezellig!!​ 

 

JUNE 12^th, 2023

We gotta say good-bye for the summer… so let’s have a little fun! Bring your completed “Challenge” quilt for judging. We will also have a show-and-tell with a theme, a game or two, and a fat-quarter exchange for a summer mini-challenge. Come for an evening of friendship and fun!

2022  Board

President - Carolyn Davis / Jamie Loncaric

Program Chair - Donna Daley

                      Assistant-Deb Houck

Treasurer - Rita Marie Smith

Recording Secretary - Angela Brant

Corresponding Secretary - Nancy DeTeodora

Membership - Elizabeth Young / Sarah Reindel

Ways & Means - Jen Burke

2022 Quilt Guild Challenge - Rikki Newlander

The sewing day was a great success. Over half the guild showed up and we made a bodacious number of blocks.

2023 Getaway

We'll return to the Amish View Inn in February, 2024. A large majority of the members selected Choice #1. For those who selected Choice #3, we hope you'll reconsider and join us in February. See below for the dates and room rates. More details to follow as we get closer to the date of the Getaway. We'll likely take reservations beginning at the September meeting.

Many thanks to all who responded to my email requesting your opinions.

Ellen McMillen

Choice #1

Our usual meeting dates (2/21/24-2/24/24) will be in the Adult Wing. Each room has a single King bed.

Wednesday $154.00

Thursday      $164.00

Fri & Sat       $214.00

Ellen McMillen (ejmcmillen@verizon.net) and Cindy Vognetz (cvognetz@hotmail.com)

Ways & Means

Let's plan for another quilting bazaar in 2023. Spring versus fall, I'm looking for your input!  We'll need volunteers and demos. More information to come.

Membership - Sarah Reindel and Elizabeth Young

April Sewing Bee Meeting: twenty members showed us and a great time was had by all.

  Penn Oaks Sunshine

If you know of a guilt member who could use some well wishes or encouragement because of a sickness or life event, please contact me at Grasshopper1@gmail.com.  I will make sure to send our collective good thoughts to our fellow member.

 Nancy DeTeodoro

Bits and Pieces From The Textile World

The Jaunt Sends Artists on Trips to Create and Explore

1. The Jaunt is an innovative business with a shockingly altruistic goal. Owner Joreon Smeets invites 10 artists each year to take an all-expenses paid trip to seek new inspiration. When they return, they create original work that reflects their experience. Customers buy in before the trip happens, allowing art enthusiasts to articipate in the creation process by funding the inspiration. Google Jeroen Smeets

2. “Intent/Content” Celebrating Women Artists” at the Susquehanna Art Museum in Harrisburg, PA. Now through May 21, 2023. https://susquehannaartmuseum.org/calendar/intent-content/

3. "What That Quilt Knows About Me" at the American Folk Art Museum in New York CIty. Now through October 29th, 2023
    https://folkartmuseum.org/exhibition/whatthatquiltknowsaboutme/

4. 45th Quilt National: May 26,2023 - Sept 11, 2023

5. “Wild and Untamed. Dunton’s Discover of the Baltimore Album Quilts” at the Maryland Center for History and Culture in Baltimore, MD. Now through September 2023. https://www.mdhistory.org/exhibitions/wild-and-untamed/[1]33