November 2018 Newsletter

President's Letter
Programs has a great line up for us this year. Thank you Rita Marie!

Ann Holte was a great speaker. It was quite interesting all the information that was found out from the diamond quilts. Knowing they were local families in Lancaster County, it’s great to know we are in an area rich with great quilt history. 

Jeannie Campbell is coming in November with her landscape quilting. We don’t want to miss out in that! 

My October’s challenge: I had not purchased any new fabrics this month. And I have created and finished quilts with my stash! I feel good knowing I’m working at my pile(s)!! 

November’s challenge: I’m going to do my best to continue to not purchase more fabric...this has been very difficult! But I do have 5 memory t-shirt quilts that I need completed by Christmas! Wish me luck! 

See you soon!
Helen Hoffbauer

Programs - Rita Marie Smith and Denise Blake

November 12:  Jeannie Campbell's presentation will be Creating a Landscape Pattern When You Don't Know How to Draw.  She is going to show us how to take a simple landscape photo and turn it into our own personal quilt art.  She has been sewing for 45 years but quilting became her passion in 1989.  Her quilts have won ribbons in many local shows.  She has taught at local quilt shops.  Her interests include landscapes, bargello, applique and longarm quilting.  Jeannie will nothave items for sale.

December 10:  Christmas Holiday Party (Members only please)  Who doesn't love to play bingo ?  We will be playing the quilt version....Quilto and there will be prizes !  We'll also have our annual holiday block exchange.  Make and bring a 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" unfinished holiday theme block of your choice.  Please wrap it or put it in a gift bag. There will be a designated table to put your wrapped block on. You may make as many blocks as you wish. For each one you bring, you will receive one.  Yummy refreshments and show and tell of course.  

January 14:  Penn Oaks Guild member Robin McMillen is our speaker.  Robin's topic - History of Visual Arts and How to Draw Inspiration From Your Favorite Artists and Reflect That in Your Quilt.  

February 11:   Ann Tumolo of the Calico Cutters Guild.   Ann will have a trunk show A Parade of Quilts for us.  I have asked Ann to bring some wall hangings she made and painted faces on.  In addition, she is going to demonstrate thread painting.  She has taken many classes from Joyce Hughes.  I am hoping to have 2 other demos by Penn Oaks Guild members.  Perhaps paper piecing and applique.  Volunteers needed !     

March  Annual Challenge.   Dana has information and directions posted below.  

Pillowcase Challenge:   Kits will be available at the November, December and January meetings to take home, sew, wash (in the in free and clear variety of laundry detergent please) and returned in the plastic bag provided.  You may use your own novelty 100% cotton fabric or a flannel novelty fabric if you'd like.  If you need directions, they can be found online at Ryan's Case for Smiles or on you tube as the hot dog pillowcase.  If you are looking for a tutorial on how to make a pillowcase using the hot dog method you will find it here  http://pinkadotquilts.blogspot.com/2018/06/

Membership - Pat Sherman

Membership information:

I am sorry I missed some birthdays, So birthdays for September were

     Rikki Newlander

     Maureen Carlson

     Martha Hopkins

Birthdays for October:

     Denise Blake

     Kathy Joyce

     Elizabeth Young

     Rob Liodi

     Elaine Egan

November birthday

     Jamie Loncaric

At our October meeting we had 31 members. Two new members joined, Welcome to Sarah Reindel and Elizabeth Young. We also had 2 visitors.

I apologize for the membership list not being formatted correctly. Your new membership person, Patricia Sherman

Winter is coming! Guild Meeting Cancellations:  The Board will be communicating via e-mail by 4:00PM.  Please remember to check your emails.

Hospitality - Angel
Snack list for the November Penn Oaks meeting is: D. Smyrl, S. Stiverson, L. Telson, P. Toghill, C. Vognetz*, E. Young, J. Zubert, D. Blake, S. Borr*.  A star after your name indicates you should bring a beverage for the group in lieu of a snack. Don't forget to switch your responsibility with a friend if you can't attend the meeting so we don't run short!

Challenge - Dana O'Connor

Choose an artist from the following list and create a quilt (no more than 150 inches in perimeter) either representing a piece by that painter or design something in the style of that painter. Bring to the March meeting unlabeled or with the label covered in a brown paper bag. Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Rembrandt Michelangelo, Paul Klee, Georgia O'Keeffe, Van Gogh, Monet Salvador Dali, Da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Matisse, Degas, Rubens, Norman Rockwell, Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth or Maxfield Parrish.

Quilt Show Update

Great news from the Quilt Show Committee -- we have 13 of the 14 vendor spots under contract or with solid verbal commitment.  Great Job Suzanne Stiverson and Maureen Carlson, you girls know how to hustle!

We held a meeting on October 4th at my house with many in attendance.  We wanted to share just a few items.  

1. Thank you to Dana O'Conner for heading up the registration table.  Dana is also our Volunteer Coordinator so she will compile the signups as we get  closer to the show.  
2. We approved a change to the Acorn Shoppe policy.  It was decided that we will sell fabric bundles left over from the sale we just had in September from the donations from Suzanne Stiverson and Betsy Moses's Family.  That is a change in policy.  Email Helen Hofbauer or Denise Blake if you have additional questions on the Acorn Shoppe.  
3. We want to see close to 100% participation on the Auction mini-quilts.  Make a 16 by 24 in portrait mini quilt for the raffle.  This is a big money maker and it is fun.  A show highlight is pulling the tickets. I won my Dad's quilt at the last show - how wild is that?  Jean Zubert and Eileen Mincarelli will be collecting at the meetings.  

One last thing -- I am all about inspiration -- I am using the upcoming show to challenge myself to get a special quilt done in time to display it.  I ordered a new pattern - The Gypsy Wife Quilt from Jen Kingwell.  I would love to have that hang in the show so I am going to use the show deadline as motivation for even spending just 30 minutes in my sewing room moving a little closer to completion.  I hope our quilt show inspires you to reach and complete a project you will be proud to show and share.  

That is all for now -- reach out to Ellen McMillen or myself for more information.

-Robin M

Robin McMillen

(610)836-1363

(610)873-2950

It's always nice to support our local guilds, be sure to put this on your calendar!
Local Quilt Show
Homemaker's Country Quilt Show
Aprtil 5th and 6th, 2019
10:00 to 4:00
Penn State Extension Buiding
1015 Bridge Road
Collegeville PA  19426

Fee $7.00

Quilt Show Baskets

I am planning the baskets for our Quilt Show.  My thoughts are to make about 10 baskets with each along a specific theme. While we can donate fabric, books and quilting supplies maybe some members would like to donate money or small items that we could add as accents.  If anyone has any ideas for themes or would like to put together a team to create a basket please let me know. My email address is ellenlance55@gmail.com . Some thoughts: Wine, coffee/tea, gardening, pets, beach vacation, game night, family movie night, self-care, etc.

Thanks!

Ellen Lance

2019 Getaway UpdateAt the October meeting 25 members signed up for the Getaway, leaving three available spaces. For our new members the Getaway will be held at the Amish View Inn & Suites at 3125 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand from February 20th to 24th. You may reserve for one or more nights. The room rates (including tax) for a single/double room will be $102.12 per night for Wednesday/Thursday nights, and $150.96 per  night for Friday/Saturday nights. A deposit of $100.00 per room will hold your reservation. The double queen rooms have free Wi-Fi, a microwave and a refrigerator. A fantastic complimentary full hot breakfast buffet with made to order eggs, pancakes and waffles is served daily in the Lobby Great Room. Coffee and tea is available all day in the lobby. To learn more about the Amish View Inn visit their web site www.amishviewinn.com. There will be an individual fee of approximately $20.00 to cover the shared cost of the sewing room and a Saturday night meal if we elect to have one. If you would like a reservation form please email Ellen and she will email it to you. Contact Ellen or Pat with any questions.

Reminder - the final payment is due at the December meeting. Ellen will let you know the amount of the room balance due prior to the meeting.

Ellen McMillen (ejmcmillen@verizon.net) and Pat Sherman (patspatch@comcast.net) 2019 Getaway Co-Chairs

A Quick and Easy Quilt

I am sure that many of us have started our holiday sewing. This quilt would make an adorable quilt, table runner or even a charity quilt. You can find the tutorial at Lolly Quiltz and it's super easy! Think how easy it would be to personalize this......sometimes you can find names in the selvages or sayings that might work. It could be in Christmas prints, all red for Valentine's Day or a cool blue thinking-of-summer quilt. This is a foundation pieced technique and a fun way for a beginner to stick their toe in the water. Give it a try!

This just happened to come across my computer as well and is very similar..... HURRICANE MICHAEL 10.5" STRING BLOCK QUILT DRIVE By now we have all heard of the October 2018 devastation in Florida from the Category 5 Hurricane Michael.  This storm was the 3rd most intense to hit the U.S. since statistics have been kept!!  Rescuers are still trying to dig out from under the rubble and over 40 people are still missing. The survivors are in dire need of basics like food, shelter and clothing and money is what will help provide those things. Monetary donations are very needed to help the region.  Pick your favorite charity and give if you can.  There are many reputable charities like the Red Cross or Directrelief.com but give elsewhere if you have a preference.   In the quilt world, we have often responded to tragedies by making quilts for those affected.  I am aware of people sometimes trying to help in ways that are counterproductive.  In this case, when the dust settles and people begin to rebuild, it will be lovely to have homemade quilts on hand to give out.  It is this thinking which has Sharon and her Alabama church has taking on a quilt drive.  In 2011, Sharon's family survived a horrible Alabama tornado.  She knows first hand what it's like to experience nature's devastation.  The quilts won't go out for months, as people in the area are still in triage.  However, we can all help get things started for when the time is right for a warm, lovely and therapeutic quilt distribution.   The Alabama church is asking for 10.5" unfinished string quilt blocks in any colors you wish.  Multicolored blocks are fine of course.  Quilters on the other end will sew the blocks into quilts, but if you wish to donate an entire quilt or top, they will gladly take that as well.  If you're like me, you have lots of string scraps lying around.  These go together quickly, are relaxing and make an easy way for helping others.  There are lots of string block tutorials online and this craftsy one is good, even if it's a different size block.  Whatever tutorial you use, keep in mind to trim your block to 10.5".  I like to cut up old worn out bed sheets into pieces 1/2" larger than the final size needed.  In other words, cut your old sheets into 11" squares.  I recommend well-starching the foundation squares at this point.  Then start adding your strips one by one and when all done, iron the block well and trim to 10.5".  Beware, these string blocks are addictive, but all the better to help others. Send your 10.5" string blocks to: UMW Quilting Group, Hurricane Quilt Drive, Aldersgate United Methodist Church,  6610 Vaughn Road,  Montgomery, Alabama 36116 I've made several blocks already and plan to keep going until I see the bottom of my scrap string box.  We shall see how that goes because they do seem to multiply rather than diminish.

Newsletter Articles

As always members are invited to send items to be included in the newsletter. Please send them to Kelly Meanix at kellymx@aol.com Items are due no later than the 24th of the month. The newsletter is published on the 25th. Please send them in an email and not as an attachment.

Quilt Happenings

Lebanon Quilters Guild
12th Annual
Exhibition of Quilts
November 9th & 10th, 2018
10am- 4pm
Lebanon Expo Center & Fairgrounds
80 Rocherty Road
Lebanon, PA
Click here for more details

Fall in Love with Quilts
MLQ 2018 Quilt Show and Christmas Boutique
Saturday, November 17, 2018
10 AM – 4 PM
Donation $5
Click here for more details

The Lancaster Quilt Show @ The Continental Inn*
March 27-30th, 2019
*DoubleTree Resort
2400 Willow Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Watch for more info at www.lancasterquiltweek.com

Homemaker's Country Quilt Show
Aprtil 5th and 6th, 2019
10:00 to 4:00
Penn State Extension Buiding
1015 Bridge Road
Collegeville PA  19426
Fee $7.00

October 2018 Newsletter

President's Letter

I hear that the September meeting went very well. I want to thank Bob DeCarli for a great presentation. I’ve only heard good things and I’m sad that I missed it. I want to thank Denise Blake for standing in for me while I was away. 

Ah, the weather is becoming cooler and the comfort of a quilt is just what’s needed. I love the fall. It gives reprise from the heat we had during the summer. And it motivates me to quilt more. It’s also a time to become extra crafty for Christmas gifts!! Can you believe Christmas is only three months away? Well, enough of that.

Onto the October meeting, Ann Holte will be our guest speaker. She will be discussing her study on the Friends and Family: The Lancaster Diamond Sampler Quilt.  I always find it quite interesting learning about the nature and history of a quilt. So much information is discovered about that time in history; the people, the events, and the culture. I’m rather excited!

My October Challenge: buy no new fabrics and only start projects with my own stash. (And finish projects with my stash!) 

Wish me luck! 

Helen Hofbauer 

Programs - Rita Marie Smith and Denise Blake

October 8 Ann Holte will present Friends and Family: The Lancaster Diamond Sampler Quilt.  This quilt is one of a small group of similar quilts that were made in Lancaster County in the mid-1800s by a group of quilters who referred to themselves as the "girl cousins."  Ann fell in love with this quilt and has been studying it and making the blocks since 2009.  She keeps discovering interesting and mysterious features about the quilt and the unknown quilter who created it. 

November 12 In progress.  Pillowcase challenge.  As of our September meeting, wonderful news, 269 pillowcases have been made !  100 were made by Kathy Joyce. The challenge completion date has been extended to December.  Kits will be available at our October and November meetings to take home, sew, wash and return in a plastic bag.  Please remember the pillowcases must be washed in a laundry detergent that is the free and clear variety.  Directions can be found online at Ryan's Case for Smiles or on you tube as the hot dog pillowcase or our April 22 email to the membership. 

December 10 Christmas Party - members only please.  We'll play our popular Quilto game with prizes, have the 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" unfinished holiday themed block exchange and refreshments.

January 14 Our own Robin McMillen.  Her topic - History of Visual Arts and How to Draw Inspiration From Your Favorite Artists and Reflect That in Your Quilt.

February 11  In progress

March 11 Challenge, Information and directions posted below.

Membership - Pat Sherman

27 members and 3 guests were present at the September meeting.

Guild Meeting Cancellations:  The Board will be communicating via e-mail by 4:00PM.  Please remember to check your emails.

Hospitality - Angel

Snack list for the October Penn Oaks meeting is: L.Lombardo, E. Mincarelli, R. Newlander, D.O'Connor, M. Paluba*, G. Procario, P. Sherman, P.Smith, R. Smith*.  A star after your name indicates you should bring a beverage for the group in lieu of a snack.. Don't forget to switch your responsibility with a friend if you can't attend the meeting so we don't run short!

Scrappy Pumpkin Table Runner

This would look adorable on any table and is quick to make. Click on the link above to get all the directions. Tutorial by A Bright Corner.

Challenge - Dana O'Connor
Choose an artist from the following list and create a quilt (no more than 150 inches in perimeter) either representing a piece by that painter or design something in the style of that painter. Bring to the March meeting unlabeled or with the label covered in a brown paper bag. Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Rembrandt Michelangelo, Paul Klee, Georgia O'Keeffe, Van Gogh, Monet Salvador Dali, Da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Matisse, Degas, Rubens, Norman Rockwell, Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth or Maxfield Parrish.

2019 Getaway
Reminder - 2019 Getaway ReservationWe will accept the Getaway reservations at the October meeting.  The Getaway will be held at the Amish View Inn & Suites at 3125 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand from February 20th to 24th. The room rates (including tax) for a single/double room will be $102.12 per night for Wednesday/Thursday nights, and $150.96 per  night for Friday/Saturday nights. A deposit of $100.00 per room will hold your reservation. The double queen rooms have free Wi-Fi, a microwave and a refrigerator. A fantastic complimentary full hot breakfast buffet with made to order eggs, pancakes and waffles is served daily in the Lobby Great Room. Coffee and tea is available all day in the lobby. To learn more about the Amish View Inn visit their web site www.amishviewinn.com . There will be an individual fee of approximately $20.00 to cover the shared cost of the sewing room and a Saturday night meal if we elect to have one. The Getaway reservation form will be sent via email about 10 days prior to the October guild meeting. Contact Ellen or Pat with any questions.

Ellen McMillen (ejmcmillen@verizon.net) and Pat Sherman (patspatch@comcast.net) 2019 Getaway Co-Chairs

From Marie Kline

The Quilter's Alphabet

Accuracy...mood dependent

Bleed...bless the fabric that doesn't

Credit card...purrs in a quilt shop

Distance...at which points look good

Even...well, does it look even?

Fudge...adjustment terminology

Golden...the moment it's finished

Hug...wrap up in a quilt

Iron...the great fabric discipliniarian

Justify...can't cook! Quilting an heirloom

Knot...size need not stop a truck

Love...quilting is a labor of love

Marker...please, let it wash out

Needle...feet always find it

Ouch...related to one end of a pin

Pucker...that rascally little puffy thing

Quilts...a thing of beauty, a joy forever!

Rip...as ye sew, so shall ye

Seam...straight is good

Time...to quilt, grab more

Underside...where all the work shows

Victim...of quilt guilt (too many?)

What...a quilt (all pourpose comment)

Xamine...I'll say how close

Y...only quilt on the days ending in "Y"

Zero...other things you would rather do!

Newsletter Articles

As always members are invited to send items to be included in the newsletter. Please send them to Kelly Meanix at kellymx@aol.com Items are due no later than the 24th of the month. The newsletter is published on the 25th. Please send them in an email and not as an attachment.

Quilt Happenings

Lancaster Modern Quilt Guild

Quilt Show and Artisan Market

9/29/18
9:00 to 3:00
Manor Church
530 Central Manor Road
Lancaster PA 

Quilting Across Culture: Piecing Together Tradition Learn more about African American, Amish, and Mennonite quilting traditions with a quilting fest from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday, November 3. The day will include presentations from Kyra Hicks and Janneken Smucker, opportunities for individuals to share the story of one of their quilts, and time to fellowship over soup and a dessert potluck. There will be shared quilting time on pieces to be auctioned at Mennonite Central Committee relief sales. Piecing Together Traditions will be held at the MCC Material Resources Center, 516 West Trout Run Road, Ephrata, Pa. Registration costs $15, due October 3. Register by calling the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society at (717) 393-9745 or online at lmhs.org

Quilt Exhibit - Extraordinary Quilts of Gee's Bend  The women of Gee's Bend - a small, remote, black community in Alabama- have created hundreds of quilt masterpieces dating from the early twentieth century to the present.   Where: Swarthmore College campus List Gallery and McCabe library When: September 21 - October 12 “Quilts From The Heart of Berks” Berks Quilters Guild October 5 & 6 2018 $8.00 Admission Friday, 9-5pm Saturday 9-5pm Leesport Farmers Market 312 Gernant’s Church Road Leesport, PA Click here for more details The Valley Forge Quilt Show Friday, October 19, 2018, 10am-7pm Saturday, October 20,2018 10am-4pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 132 E. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19400 Click here for more details A Thread Runs Through it Brandywine Valley Quilters Show October 19-21st, 2018 10.00 for both days Brookhaven Municipal Building 2 Cambridge Road Brookhaven, PA 19015 Click here for more details Lebanon Quilters Guild 12th Annual Exhibition of Quilts November 9th & 10th, 2018 10am- 4pm Lebanon Expo Center & Fairgrounds 80 Rocherty Road Lebanon, PA Click here for more details Fall in Love with Quilts MLQ 2018 Quilt Show and Christmas Boutique Saturday, November 17, 2018 10 AM – 4 PM Donation $5 Click here for more details The Lancaster Quilt Show @ The Continental Inn* March 27-30th, 2019 *DoubleTree Resort 2400 Willow Street Lancaster, PA 17602 Watch for more info at www.lancasterquiltweek.com

September 2018 Newsletter

President's Letter

And so we begin our new quilting adventure at Penn Oaks Quilters Guild. I would like to say that the board wants to extend an invitation to anyone at any time to join us at our board meetings as an observer. If there is something you would like to present to the Board, please contact me and we can set you on the agenda for the next meeting. Board meetings will be held the night of the guild meeting at 5:30pm. There will not be one in September.

I would like to just make note how I feel our guild is in my eyes.

Our Guild is a Quilt:

There are those who are the bright scrappy pieces,

Those who are novelty, with their quirkiness and character,

Those who hold a place in the background,

Some who enjoy being the stitching that connects us together,

Some who know how to bind one another close,

But together, all of us are the batting that gives each other warmth.

As one, we are beautiful, cherished, and comforting.

Let’s go forward, cherishing what makes Penn Oaks special.

Helen Hofbauer

Membership - Pat Sherman

Guild Meeting Cancellations:  The Board will be communicating via e-mail by 4:00PM.  Please remember to check your emails.

Hospitality - Angel Henderson

Snack list for the September meeting is:E. Lance, M.Lewis, R.Lodi, J.Loncaric, S.Longenecker*, E. Mayer*, E. McMillen, R. McMillen K Meanix. A star after your name means you bring a beverage for the group in lieu of a snack. If you can't attend the meeting please remember to switch your responsibility with a friend so we don't run short.

Programs Rita Marie Smith and Denise Blake

September 10 Our friend and guild member, Betsy Moses, requested that her fabric and sewing items be donated to our Guild and as well as the proceeds from the sale of those items.  Suzanne Stiverson is downsizing and has donated beautiful fabric with yardage over 2 yards. I'm sure there will be many nice things that you just can't pass up.  Cash or checks accepted.

October 8 Ann Holte will present Friends and Family: The Lancaster Diamond Sampler Quilt.  This quilt is one of a small group of similar quilts that were made in Lancaster County in the mid-1800s by a group of quilters who referred to themselves as the "girl cousins."  Ann fell in love with this quilt and has been studying it and making the blocks since 2009.  She keeps discovering interesting and mysterious features about the quilt and the unknown quilter who created it. 

November 12 In progress.  Pillowcase challenge

December 10 Christmas Party - members only please.  We'll play our popular Quilto game with prizes, have the 12 1/2" x 12 1/2"  unfinished holiday themed block exchange and refreshments.

January 14 Our own Robin McMillen.  Her topic - History of Visual Arts and How to Draw Inspiration From Your Favorite Artists and Reflect That in Your Quilt.

Ways and Means - Diana Smyrl

OUTSTANDING FABRIC SALE

At the September Guild Meeting

Yardages from 1yd to 5yds

Mostly Updated Fabrics

Cash or Checks Accepted

We are having another terrific silent auction sale at the September meeting.Already one group of fabrics have been sorted and priced.  There are a lot of recently new fabrics and the yardage is quite extensive.  Another load of fabric was picked up in August and I am sure it will be just as exciting.  There is no speaker at the September meeting so…..”it will be shop until you drop.”

Quilt Show Update

Vendor News:5 of 13 spaces under contract!
*  Ladyfingers Sewing (Gail Kessler) three spaces. She will be vending Bernina Sewing Machines. Pottstown Sewing has another commitment for our show weekend.
*  The Quilt Ledger (Leslie Reese) signed up for two spaces.
*  Happy Valley and Penny Marble have replied that they will be returning.
Suzanne Stiverson and Maureen Carlson are our Vendor Co-Chairs, with the added assistance of Nancy Di Teodoro. Thank you for all your hard work! Mini Raffle QuiltsKeep working on those mini raffle quilts. They've been a great attraction and source of revenue at our previous shows!
Rules:
*  Dimension: 16" x 24" portrait orientation.
*  The quilt must be complete and properly finished. 
*  Cheater cloth may not be used. 
More questions: contact Eileen Mincarelli (Eileen4874@aol.com) or Jean Zubert (jzbeachchair@aol.com) There are no other rules for this quilt other than to make it your best effort, a work you'd be proud to present to a friend. We're looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations. If you have a finished quilt please bring it to the September Show and Tell.There will be many more opportunities to volunteer in support of the show. More about this as we move forward. We would appreciate your suggestions and ideas! Please reach out to us, we would love to hear from you.

Robin McMillen (robin_mcmillen@yahoo.com) and Ellen McMillen (ejmcmillen@verizon.net), 2019 Quilt Show Co-Chairs

Quilt Tip from Marie Kline

Start a scrapbook with magazine pictures of quilts and color combinations. One who subscribes to several home-type magazines can soon compile a collection that is as inspirational as, if not more so than, an expensive book.

Pillowcases - Rita Marie Smith

Are you making up some pillowcases for Ryan's Smiles? Member Kathy Joyce has been busy.......

"I have 100 pillowcases made with kits cut for more. I'll divide them between Penn Oaks (100) and Calico Cutters (40), all going to the same place anyhow. I was inspired and moved by Linda Kerschner saying that Ryan liked the feel of a flannel pillowcase as opposed to scratchy hospital pillowcases."

If you are looking for a tutorial, you can find it here  Pillowcase Tutorial If you can only do one charity project this year you will find this fast, easy and a stash buster. One can be made in about 20 minutes. Flannel was also requested as an option as it is nice and soft. There will be kits available to take home, sew, wash and return at our October and November meetings.  Important  the pillowcases must be washed in a laundry detergent that is the free and clear variety.  Cancer patients can be very sensitive to the fragrance in the other types of detergents.  If you do not use the free and clear type, please give the pillowcases to me. 

Challenge - Dana O'Connor
Choose an artist from the following list and create a quilt (no more than 150 inches in perimeter) either representing a piece by that painter or design something in the style of that painter. Bring to the March meeting unlabeled or with the label covered in a brown paper bag. Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Rembrandt Michelangelo, Paul Klee, Georgia O'Keeffe, Van Gogh, Monet Salvador Dali, Da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Matisse, Degas, Rubens, Norman Rockwell, Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth or Maxfield Parrish.

A Fun and Easy Project

In keeping with the strawberry theme, how adorable would these be with those cute strawberry coasters from last month's newsletter?  They also are another quick project and again you might have everything you need right in your sewing room. Strawberry Pincushion Tutorial by Down Grapevine Lane. I have made some and they are not hard at all. How cute would they be for hanging on a Christmas tree or for the Acorn Shop?

2019 Getaway
Hello quilters! We hope you'll take a moment to consider attending the next Penn Oaks Getaway. We will continue to hold our Getaway at the Amish View Inn & Suites at 3125 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand. Next year the Getaway dates are February 20-24. We will take the Getaway reservations at the October meeting. This will allow everyone time to make their plans, and give our new members the opportunity to find out about this fun event. The sewing room has the capacity to hold 28 quilters. We have the option for another smaller room, if needed, which will hold up to 10 quilters. This should provide enough room for everyone who wishes to attend to do so. The room rates (including tax) for a single/double room will be $102.12 for Wednesday/Thursday nights, and $150.96 for Friday/Saturday nights. A deposit of $100.00 per room will hold your reservation. The Getaway reservation form will be sent via email about 10 days prior to the October guild meeting. Feel free to email us with any questions.
Ellen McMillen (ejmcmillen@verizon.net) and Pat Sherman (patspatch@comcast.net). 2019 Getaway Co-Chairs


Accuquilt Cutters and Dies

Just a thought since several of us have these cutters, are any of you interested in sharing dies? We could have a list of our collective dies. Those borrowing dies would need to use their own mats with the dies. If other guild members, who do not have a machine, would like to participate, they can buy a die they want, but no one has, and provide the mat. I am sure someone would do the cutting for them or with them.

I just want to see if anyone is interested. Seriously, we don’t all need to have every die there is. Send me an email and we can try to set this up.
Carolyn Davis
Daviscarbob@msn.com. 

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As always members are invited to send items to be included in the newsletter. Please send them to Kelly Meanix at kellymx@aol.com Items are due no later than the 24th of the month. The newsletter is published on the 25th. Please send them in an email and not as an attachment.

The Valley Forge Quilters are having a show in October.

Quilt Happenings

Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks, PA
September 13-16, 2018
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“Quilts From The Heart of Berks”
Berks Quilters Guild
October 5 & 6 2018
$8.00 Admission
Friday, 9-5pm
Saturday 9-5pm
Leesport Farmers Market
312 Gernant’s Church Road
Leesport, PA
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The Valley Forge Quilt Show
Friday, October 19, 2018, 10am-7pm
Saturday, October 20,2018 10am-4pm
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
132 E. Valley Forge Rd.,
King of Prussia, PA 19400
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A Thread Runs Through it
Brandywine Valley Quilters Show
October 19-21st, 2018
10.00 for both days
Brookhaven Municipal Building
2 Cambridge Road
Brookhaven, PA 19015
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Lebanon Quilters Guild
12th Annual
Exhibition of Quilts
November 9th & 10th, 2018
10am- 4pm
Lebanon Expo Center & Fairgrounds
80 Rocherty Road
Lebanon, PA
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Fall in Love with Quilts
MLQ 2018 Quilt Show and Christmas Boutique
Saturday, November 17, 2018
10 AM – 4 PM
Donation $5
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The Lancaster Quilt Show @ The Continental Inn*
March 27-30th, 2019
*DoubleTree Resort
2400 Willow Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Watch for more info at www.lancasterquiltweek.com