An Affiliate of the Arizona Quilters Guild

volume 19, Number 8 August 2013

~ HAVASU STITCHERS ~ Lake Havasu City, Arizona

www.havasustitchers.com What’s Inside …. Community Outreach / Membership 2

Friendship Coffees 3

FABRIC EXCHANGE—CANDY 3

Quilt Show 2013 4 & 5

Have you heard, Nooooo, well read on... Hi there, we are getting ready to start our “Superior University” be sure and see the Workshop table, also there are 2 great classes coming up – what a deal $5.00 Coming to a Meeting Near you - We have our first 5 nominees for MEMBER OF THE YEAR………. Read all about them in this newsletter: Sandy Williams, Jeannette Kennedy, Teresa Gunther, Bobye Jones and Zola Stuart. Still time for more nominations!! We will be having a great Demo done by Phyllis Barton and June Trubia is hosting our gadget for the month. Also, remember to bring your “puppy” scraps, we will have a bin for them. Our Coffee for September will be hosted by Ann Creek on September 24th at the Library Our GO TO gals for all the new members, (I will change these names monthly) these ladies are a fountain of knowledge: Linda Visnaw, Bobye Jones, Phyllis Barton, Dottie Adams, Bettye Campbell and Ginny Clausen We as always need volunteers – I am happy to report that we have our Christmas Party volunteers, Stephanie Mueller, Jane Hamilton and Linda Visnaw – THANK YOU!. Watch the newsletter to see what will be needed and the opportunities to participate, we need a Librarian, Catherine will talk about it at our meeting ............... Quilt Show is VERY BIG we need all of your help, buy/sell those Opportunity Quilt Raffle tickets. Fun Facts to Know and Tell

The term “Quilt” comes from the Latin Culcita, meaning a stuffed sack. The work “quilt”, when used as a noun, refers to a layered, stitched bedcovering or garment. Quilt, used as a verb, refers to the action of stitching the layers together………………… create something warm and cozy to keep you warm for the upcoming holiday season! Tip of the Month To restore old blocks/quilts, try this recipe:

1 gallon of water 1 quart of buttermilk 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Soak your item in the mixture then wash in mild detergent. Your colors will return to a nice new brilliance! Make sure and test first!!! Jargon Bobbin Work – The use of heavy, decorative threads, such as silk ribbon, floss, and yarn, that are too thick to fit through the eye of the sewing machine needle – working upside down, it’s a thrill try it! Quilting Out Loud!! Sherri Ashford your 2013-2014 President

Education / Member of the Year 6 & 7

Spotlight on our Members 8

Gadget Corner 9

Minutes 10 & 11

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Havasu Stitchers P. O. Box 2875

Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405

General Meeting the second Thursday of every month. Mohave Community College—Room 600

6:30 PM 1977 W Acoma Blvd

Board Meetings the first Thursday of every month. Mohave County Library 6:00 PM

Email—havasustitchersguild@yahoo.com On the Web at http://www.HavasuStitchers.com

Membership Mona Bolen

Community Outreach Zola Stuart

TRANSITION HOUSE Transition House

Personal size shampoos, toothpaste and lotions are always appreciated.

Drop off donations at the meeting. Betty Campbell will thank you for your generosity.

New Members

Sandy Scott “edited for website version”

Updates "Meet the Guild" - October 22nd from 5pm to 8pm. Whether your are a new member or been around a while this meet and greet is for you - come learn about the positions we hold and the opportunities for this year! We will have another in February........... Please join us. Where ?? Ask during Aug meeting.

FUTURE GENERAL MEETING DATES

Thursday Aug 8, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm Thursday Sep 12, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm Thursday Oct 10, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm Thursday Nov 14, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm

We will have a box at every meeting to collect the scraps for our FURRY FRIENDS in need........

Puppy Pillows

l. We can keep everyone in the loop by reminding them in the Newsletter to keep their clean fabric scraps NO batting in a clean large plastic zipper bag or clean container at their home. Just keep them handy so when we meet, they can just pull the bag out and drop it off at our pick up point. Sometimes it will be at our meeting or at Jon Ali. I do not have a storage spot at my home to collect them over time.

2. We most likely will do the pillows at Jon Ali's in Octo-ber, Jan., and March of the year. Chris has always allowed us to use the classroom on a Sunday to make the pillows.

3. We can use the Newsletter to let everyone know the drop off dates and location, sewing dates, and any other plans for those that are inclined to help.

I hope this gives enough direction to our membership so we can keep this needed contribution to our furry friends.

Thanks Karm Webert

Community Outreach at the library Weds, Sep 11th at 10:00 am. Bring your sewing machine and come to complete quilts. No meetings during June, July, Aug.

Future dates: 9/11, 10/9, 11/13 & 12/11.

We meet in the County Library the second Weds. of the month 10am—3pm to make projects to give to the elderly in rest homes, homeless children, and oth-ers in need. If you have some time to donate to this cause please join us. If you can’t spend the day or part, you could stop by, take something home to work on, or a simple donation from your stash or maybe you would like to just quilt one of our projects or do a binding……anything you can do to help out….

For the year: Community Outreach delivered: 2 Large quilts ($60 donation); 81 adult quilts; 48 adult bibs; 13 child bibs; 13 burp rags; 13 child quilts; 3 fleece blankets; 37 sock monkeys.

There are 18 child quilts, 2 fleece, 5 adult lap quilts, 21 adult bibs, 6 walker bags in reserve for next fall 2013-14

FYI: LAP QUILTS are approx 45 x 48

IF YOUR information needs

to be updated please submit changes to the

membership chair & the newsletter

editor so that your fellow Stitchers

can stay in touch.

Take note of the date…. Christmas Dinner is scheduled for December 5, 2013

which is the 1st Thursday of the month.

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Hospitality Diane Peterson &

Sandy Williams

Ways and Means Library Chairperson

Need a volunteer

Library Check Out & Magazine Sales

Please let the Sunshine Chairman know if anyone would like to have a card sent to one of our members.

Phone # cell 712-621-6230 joansews50851@yahoo.com

Please put Sunshine lady in the Re: section of the e-mail.

Sunshine Joan Wurster

REMEMBER TO BUY YOUR RAFFLE TIXS

AND WIN FUN BASKETS OR 50/50 $’s

We have Friendship Coffee Social dates set

through Oct.

“Block Club” Rules of the Game

If you do sign up; make certain you bring the re-quired number. Don’t forget. Others are counting on you as one of the exchangers.

Please use the best quality of 100% cotton available. Make certain your cut is straight; not wavy or bowed.

Depending on the number that sign up; it may take as much as two yards of fabric. It is better to use all of the same fabric for your swap.

Turn them in at the beginning of the meeting to allow time to sort and then don’t forget to pick up your bag after the meeting. Listen at the meeting for the num-ber of strips.

JOYCE ALLEN 8/04 ROBERTA SIMPKINS 8/08 KEVIN CABBAGE 8/12 LINDA CARINGELLA 8/20 BARB SEVERSON 8/20 ADELINE REITEN 8/21 CAMILLE BROWN 8/24 JOYCE WOLFF 8/24 KATHY UNDERWOOD 8/27 MARILYN FLICK 8/29 BARBARA ELI 8/30 RUTH SOTTILE 8/30 DOTTI SPIVEY 8/30 BETTY CAMPBELL 8/31

FABRIC EXCHANGE

New fabric exchange theme CANDY

Aug - Cotton Candy - pinks, whites, blues Sep - Salt Water Taffy - light colors Oct - Candy Corn - orange, yellow, brown, white Nov - Butterscotch Toffee - browns, tans Dec - Peppermints - reds, greens, white Jan - Hershey Bars - browns Feb - Choc Strawberries - browns, reds Mar - Reese Pieces - browns, tans

Cut 3 inch strips, width of the material. Bring your strips in a baggie with your name on it.

Please cut precisely and use good quality material.

If you would like to sign up for the ex-change, contact me.

Fabric Exchange Diana Stebbens

Bonnie Fryer & Carolyn Victor

Friendship Coffee Socials Do it your way! We have had many types of

“coffees”, no big expectations. Some just have a show n tell, some pick a theme, some demo some-

thing, some have Ice Cream, some have food, some just cake and coffee, etc, etc. Some have a daytime get together, some have an afternoon or evening. Whatever is best for you. The Guild pro-

vides $25 to offset the cost.

August Coffee Social Wednesday, Aug 21st, 10:00 am

Diana Stebbens House, look address up

The theme is antique quilts. Bring your favorite antique quilt, or block and tell us about it.

Watch for information on upcoming events Ann Creek September 24th — see pg 4

Sandy Williams Oct 7th

Hospitality needs sign-ups to bring refreshments at the meetings

Please remember Ways and Means while you are reorganiz-ing your sewing rooms this summer. Ways and Means has needs and uses for all your extra and no longer needed items (rulers, patterns, scissors, tools, materials, etc.) We will be collecting these items at our guild regular meetings. Thank you, Carolyn Victor and Bonnie Fryer

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List of items needed for Quilt Show Boutique

Reversible aprons Pincushions: owls, chickens, quails, frogs, etc. Use a theme like Christmas, Fall, Thanksgiving

Table runners, stockings, wall hangings, placemat sets Assorted shoulder bags, purses

Fleece booties Vests and sweatshirt jackets

Hot iron holders Burp pads

I pad cases, cell phone holders Tool caddy

Beaded scissor fobs Water bottle holders

Small quilts

Under the Desert Stars

Bridge of Friendship X Community/Aquatic Center 100 Park Avenue / SR 95

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Admission $5 (2 Day VIP Pass $7)

Friday, Nov 1st, 9am - 5pm Saturday, Nov 2nd, 9am - 4pm

Opportunity Quilt - Size 110 x 110

Contact: Ann Creek

Quilt Show Nov 1-2, 2013

BOUTIQUE WORKSHOP COFFEE Tues. Sept. 24th 10am till 3pm at the Library Hosted by: Ann Creek Drinks & Sweets provided Bring you own lunch Bring a project for the boutique you need to finish up OR connect with Ann & she'll have ideas & or suggestions

OPPORTUNITY QUILT BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

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Quilt Show "Under the Desert Stars" 2013 Update  

Reminder:  Quilt Registration Forms can be downloaded from the Havasu Stitchers website!

REGISTRATION:  Please submit forms to Donna Vaughn by Sept. 12, 13; limit 3 forms. Quilts larger than 40”x40” must have a sleeve to hang with.  

Wearable Arts: Remember ladies the time is now to take stock of your wearable arts to put them in the show in Nov. Please lets fill up the stage. Teresa Gunther.  

Clarification – “Wearable Arts” When you are submitting a vest, purse, tote, or a sweatshirt it does NOT count against the 3 quilt submission. If you are submitting a table runner or other small quilt; it will count as part of your 3 quilt limit.

HEARTS DESIRE: Please turn projects in to & or notify your intentions to; Lou Ann Rawls or Sharon Husted. 

BOUTIQUE:  We truly want you to start making your goodies! We got the ok for consignment items, talk to chairman Roberta Simpkins.  

We need you to help make our baskets the BEST EVER with oodles of some great COLOR THEMED items you can make this Sum‐mer for Heart's Desire Baskets. (And some of the items will go into the Boutique too, of course!)  

BASKETS OF: ∙         Black & White       Just received a few very nice items to start this. ∙         Red, White& Blue, Patriotic?? ∙         Brown & Pinks       Could be Valentine related or not ∙         Xmas of  Blue & White tones ∙         Xmas traditional red & green ∙         Ladybug goodies of Black & Red .We have a good start on this one! Would  someone would like to make it up a cute Lady‐bug Costume pattern, I have ??? ∙         Country Kitchen (Rooster, hens & chicks etc.)  

(Snowbirds in RV's could possibly put together a mini quilt in a canning jar to put in any of the baskets)   

Ladies, please let me know what you’re making & I’ll keep tabs on the things. If you need ideas or info do NOT hesitate to call, text or email. You are also welcome to send them to my home address, as well. This could save us time in the end.  Ann 

PROGRAM BOOKLET: Quilt Show Program Advertising I need your help, I am putting together the advertising for the Quilt Show Program. This years program book is slated to be an extremely effective form of advertising to those who are participating. Rather than seeing the programs in the trash can at the end of the show, they will be something to hang onto. Number 1, they will be in full color glossy card stock. They will be marketed as something to keep for the next year. They will have some terrific offers in them (how does FREE fabric sound?). If you or your friends or family would be interested, please call or email me the name and the phone number. I will then contact them and set an appointment to go over ad layout and design as well as effective marketing concepts. Thanking you in advance. Stephanie Mueller 

FOOD COURT: Linda Caringella is working with the Health Dept.  so we can continue to have a success‐ful yummy event. 

The Lapel Pins have the quilt show theme "Under the Desert Stars" on the outside of a triangular pin. The center of the pin is the star that is on the 'Opportunity Quilt'. The pins will be available for purchase at our meetings; $5.00 Each. Show your support by wearing this special pin. See Diana Stebbens at the meeting to purchase your Lapel Pin. What we’ll be wearing at the show: Blue Bandana (doesn’t have to be the same shade for everyone), white shirt, and dark pants.

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Education Catherine Stephan

IF YOU KNOW ABOUT ANY TEACHERS OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO TEACH, PLEASE CONTACT ME…..

Remember all classes are open to members of the “Havasu Stitchers” If you would like to join us please contact Catherine or stop at the table at our next meeting ……       ******Reminder you must PAY to play*****

Also needed are individuals that would be interested in conducting any kind of demo during our General Meeting, month of your choice.

Koooool Workshops

AUGUST 16TH: KARM WILL KEEP YOU COOL WITH HER PINK RASPBERRY QUILT AND ALL YOU NEED IS A JELLY ROLL OR 40 -2 ½ STRIPS. WE WILL BE KEEPING IT LITE AT THE LIBRARY (10-4PM.. THE CLASS COST IS $5.00. SUPPLY LIST WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE GUILD MEETING - NO PATTERN TO PURCHASE.

SEPT 21ST : YES IT IS A SATURDAY FOR ALL YOU WORKING GALS. PHYLLIS HAS A DISAPPEARING 4 PATCH SO COME AND LET THE WORLD DISAPPEAR FOR AT LEAST A WHILE.. IT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER AND YOU’LL HAVE A QUILT TOO. MEET US AT THE LIBRARY (9-3PM). PICK UP SUPPLY LIST AT NEXT MEETING

!!!!!! Superior University is Here !!!!!!

At the Library: Thursdays…Sept. 19th, Oct. 17th, & Nov. 14th 9-3p (two classes per date)

Kit: $70.00 and the classes are free. Must pay for your kit by Sept.5th

At Material Obsession: Tuesdays: Oct. 8th, Nov. 12, & Dec. 10th 9-3p (two classes per date)

Kit: $70.00 and the classes are free. Must pay for your kit by Oct.1st

Wed. Nights: Sept. 25th, Oct.2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & Nov. 6th 5-9p (one class per date)

Kit: $70.00 and the classes are free. Must pay for your kit by Sept. 11th

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SANDY WILLIAMS: I was raised in Riverside, Ca. Where I met my husband Chet in the 7th grade, we were 13. In 1959, after I graduated with my M.A. from Lawton Med School, Beverly Hills, we were married and just celebrated 54 years. We have two daughters, two grandsons, and one granddaughter, who is the mother of our two great-grandsons.

Chet and I moved to Ventura Ca. where he was a Deputy Sheriff and I was an insurance processor. We retired in 1992 and moved to Magalia Ca. We had never lived where there were seasons and when Chet could not get his 4x4 truck out of the garage due to snow, we decided to travel.

We lived in our motor home for over four years. We had friends that lived out here and the winter weather was so great, the people so friendly, that these SNOWBIRDS decided to settle here. We had met so many nice people we started a motorcycle club, in the campgrounds, called the CRS. It is still active. We bought a home in 2000 and have loved it here.

A friend from Canada took me to Jon Ali's to pick up material to finish her quilt. I found some cat material. I called to see if Dotti Adams and Barb Dottl would take me shopping for material and their husbands said that they would be happy to contaminate me. They did. I joined the guild in May of 2008 and the first year I made 18 quilt tops. 14 went to comfort quilts.

My husband’s grandmother pieced a quilt a month until she died at the age of 99, his aunt and cousins also quilt. If we had lived closer to them I am sure it would not have taken me 40 years of being in the family to quilt.

I enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross stitch and making bags. Any thing to keep my hands busy.

The 2009 quilt show was the first one I had ever gone to or seen. I didn't even know that there were quilt shows. I am in awe of the talent that I saw there. To be a part of it was an honor. I had so much fun finishing PIGs and the things for the boutique. I learned so much from them.

I have enjoyed Comfort quilts , QATL, being Hostess chairperson and the classes. Chet & I are both involved with Havasu Search and Rescue.

Thank you for the Nomination. Sandy Williams.

ZOLA STUART

I joined the Stitchers three years ago. I was introduced to the guild by Sandy Williams, and have learned a lot from her.

I started quilting about 24 years ago in San Diego. A friend I was working with took me to a yardage store and away I went. Started with around the world quilt for a king size bed.

As far back as I can remember, there were no quilters in my family.

I used to make all my children’s clothes when they were little and all my husbands shirts. Used to love making clothes, but now I would rather quilt and make things like purses and such. I’ve made all the relatives quilts and some of them more than one. Now I'm into making things for my great grandchildren.

My husband and I have been in Lake Havasu since 2004.

We came out here from San Diego, Calif. where my husband and I had our own trucking business , each having our own truck. We did that for about 30 years before retiring.

My husband had been here years ago, we also had friends here . So we decided to come and have a look around. We decided that we could sell the house and business and get out of all debt by moving here. We bought the lot, had the house built and was able to pay for it all. So here we are enjoying the heat. ha ha.

I think my favorite charity is the community outreach where we are able to make lap quilts the things for the people in rest homes and for the children in need of blankets and bibs and such. Love it.

My husband and I are involved pretty heavily with the Lake Havasu Sheriffs Search and Rescue. We also helped to go out and aid one of the SAR men with making of maps of the area mountains and desert to help people find their way without getting lost.

Thank you all for this nomination. I can't believe it!

TERESA GUNTHER When did you join Havasu Stitchers? about 2 and a half years ago.

How long have you been quilting? Is there quilting in your family? I started when I was 7 years old with my grand and great grandmother

Do you just quilt? I garden and paint and am learning to machine embroider.

How long have you been in Havasu? Where do you come from? Why did you come to Havasu? I have been in Havasu for three years, I relocated here when my mother passed. I was born and raised in Manhattan, Ks. I came to Havasu because I wanted to go where it was warm and friendly with a good quilt guild, and a active senior center. What is you favorite Charity? my favorite charity is Wounded Warriors and the American Cancer Society Are you involved in any Charities/Community groups? Not yet .Only Havasu Stitchers

HAVASU STITCHERS GUILD 2013 - 2014 MEMBER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS - INTERVIEWS

JEANETTE KENNEDY 1. When did you join Havasu Stitchers? When Beth Hoskins was President 2. How long have you been quilting? The early 70’s 3. Is there quilting in your family? My Grandmother, Aunt, and now son Kevin. 4. Do you just quilt? I only quilt. 5. How long have you been in Havasu? 1981 6. Where did you live before you moved here? Seattle, WA 7. Why did you move to Havasu? Vacationing here and then retired and went into business. Owned a antique store and a tire store. 8. What is your favorite charity? Humane Society 9. Are you involved in any charities/community groups? Not lately.

BOBYE JONES 1. When did you join Havasu Stitchers? 2006 2. How long have you been quilting? 50 yrs. Sewing since 5 years of age. 3. Is there quilting in your family? Her Great-Aunt quilted. Her Mother sewed for many years. 4. Do you just quilt? I make bags and runners. Love to teach. I donate a lot. 5. How long have you been in Havasu? 2007 6. Where did you live before you moved here? City and State- Morrison, CO 7. Why did you move to Havasu? My husband picked the city on the internet. He was tired of shoveling snow, never had been here before. They loved the weather and water. 8. What is your favorite charity? Women With Willpower. 9. Are you involved in any charities/community groups? Women With Willpower, Western Welcome, Havasu Stitchers, Hospice.

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Dangling Thread New Member Bio Colleen Travieso

I joined Havasu Stitchers Jan. 2013 I've been quilting since October 2012 My Great Grandmother was a quilter and I remember cherishing the quilts she made me. I dabble in crafts, embroidery, knitting etc. I've been in Lake Havasu since August 2011 I came from Oceanside CA. I retired from AT&T and my husband wanted to retire here in Lake Havasu so we decided to make the move. I'm not involved in any community groups or charities at this time but one charity that is at the top of my list is Breast Cancer Awareness.

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR MEMBERS

Update FYI: as of July 16th... Marci Baker’s class “Space Crystals” a 2 day class has only 5 spaces left.

Please remember if you want to send a "Quilting" related email to the entire membership, please send your request to this email address (havasustitchers@gmail.com ).

The Havasu Stitchers email for outside contacts is HavasuStitchersGuild@yahoo.com and it is also the email used by our Website. This email has not gone away.

Coming Soon....

Pin Cushion Challenge - Kim Pebley Color Your World Challenge - Catherine Stephan Two (2) Quilt Show Workshops, Ann Creek's Coffee on 9/24 at the library and 9/13 at the library 10:00 to 4:00 come and make your donations for the Quilt Show

JULY MEETING SHOW N TELL

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GADGET CORNER Gadget Demo:  

Susie Davis presented the “Ruby Beholder” –a small piece of Plexiglas it helps you 

distinguish between light, medium and dark fabrics – it’s $11 (tax included).  

Susie Davis presented the “Mirrors” – small joined mirrors useful to use to see how 

a kaleidoscope quilt or One Block Wonder quilt will look. 

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HAVASU STITCHERS GENERAL MEETING July 11, 2013 Mohave Community College Room 600

Call to order: the meeting was called to order at 6:31 PM by President Sherri Ashford Approval of the Minutes:  the minutes were approved as written  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all July birthdays including: Carolyn Harrington, Zola Stuart, Sharon Crites, Nancy Reed, Ildi 

Dancs, Lucille Hinkle, Linda Kjorstad, Susan Wallace………….. 

Sing, big hooray ‐ Congratulations on her 65th Wedding Anniversary – Beth Hoskins!!! 

WELCOME New Members‐ stand, tell us where you are from and how long have you been quilting: 

  Our newest ‐ Jo Shoop.  Last month new members are you here?  Tell us where you are from and how long   quilting???  Bunnie Galley, Jane Hamilton (moved from Dallas 2 months ago), Barbara Math, Susan Matthews,   Susanna Keller, June Morey, Bobbi Nelson, Susan Sacco, Colleen Travieso (quilting since 2012 October – been in   Havasu since August 2011), Yvonne Weger and Charla Youngblood, Beryl Rassmusen, Barb Severson 

VP Membership ‐  Mona Bolen was absent but we have 139 members currently 

VP Education ‐ Catherine Stephan – demo tonight about upcoming workshops for August 

Hospitality ‐ Need signups for refreshments!!!  See Diane and Sandy in the back!!! 

Gadget Moment – Red Thingy – Sherri and announce can get from Jon Ali 

Susie Davis: presented the “Ruby Beholder” –a small piece of Plexiglas it helps you distinguish between 

light, medium and dark fabrics – it’s $11 (tax included) and she also presented the “Mirrors” – small 

joined mirrors useful to use to see how a kaleidoscope quilt or One Block Wonder quilt will look 

Puppy Scraps – Karm – keep your scraps in a plastic bag or bring them to the meeting and then she’ll give you a 

month’s notice that a puppy/kitten pillow workshop is coming. These are then donated to the Humane Society. 

We also need pillow cases. No batting is used because it clumps when washed. 

Quilt  Show, Ann Creek (Monica’s Potato Bag Deal – 6 bags in a kit for $23.00 she will bind them for us) 

6 people attended the Quilt Show Meeting 

14 award ribbons have been ordered 

Badges and nametags will be made with the logo 

Viewer’s Choice Chairman is Zola to count votes 

Voting runners will have red bandanas (different from our blue bandanas) to hand out ballots as needed 

Heart’s Desire baskets are coming in – Edge to Edge donated a basket 

Ann is looking for treasure chest boxes if anyone has some 

Treasure Hunt  will be a passport of places to visit in the show and these will be stamps 

    prize will be a ticket for a Hearts Desire type basket (2 special baskets) Designated speakers will be Ann Creek and Diana Stebbens – every half hour announcements 

Lapel pins for sale $5 from Diana Stebbens 

Raffle ticket sales have slowed due to the summer 

Wearable Arts  (jackets, purses, etc.) – NO LIMIT  do NOT count as quilts for your 3 quilt entry limit 

White glove ladies can also explain the voting process 

Looking for cash boxes (6 needed)– Bobye has one, one in the shed, should be two more, Phyllis has one to 

lend and so does Tina, so does Carol and so does Diane 

Stephanie reported about publicity – things are going well – she needs 10 more sales to cover the costs of 

printing the program – she is asking members to ask the people they do business with if they would be 

interested in advertising in our program (they can do an ad for as little as $50) 

Sharon Husted made some cute burp cloths which she embroidered and is will to  embroider more if mem‐

bers want to make them for the Boutique 

Sherri shared that she is charge of door prizes – she has sent out 85 requests and has received 25 back so 

far. She shared the June Tailor Twist N Turn ruler which will be one of the exciting door prizes available. 

If members know of possible donators – please let Sherri know. 

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HAVASU STITCHERS BIRTHDAY OCTOBER IS OUR 21ST ANNIVERSARY

HAVASU STITCHERS GENERAL MEETING July 11, 2013 Mohave Community College Room 600

 

For Sale Items (of a Quilting Nature): can reach members through Missy Quilter or the Dangling Thread 

Volunteers Needed:  

Christmas party – need someone to coordinate and make centerpieces – (10‐12 – budget is $200) theme is 

open – Linda volunteered to make the nametags 

London Bridge Days – Judy is willing to drive the truck with the quilt on it – need a volunteer to coordinate a 

group to walk in the parade to advertize the Quilt Show 

Raffle:  Lisa won $15.33 

Show & Tell  A ‐ M ‐ please give us your name, volunteers to hold and walk quilts 

Phyllis Barton shared her anniversary Dahlia quilt – bought from an antique mall for $40!!! 

Ann Creek shared her 4th of July purse, 4th of July table runner, 4th of July firecracker wall‐hanging, 4th of July 

wall‐hanging, her beach themed wall hanging, and her June flower wall hanging using inks – she also 

shared Sharon Husted’s cute sayings on diaper burp cloths 

DEMO: Superior University from Superior Threads – 6 months – first class will be $17.50 and includes: binder DVD, thread needles, thread/needle charts, etc. Each class after that is $8.50. The kits are all about threads and needles. Looking for teachers – 2 classes a month – we need 6+ people to sign‐up.  

  BREAK ‐ 10 minutes ‐ listen for bell, 2 mins to wrap up‐ Let’s Eat ‐ come see the demo/gadget ask questions  

Raffle:  Wendy won $15.33 

Spotlight Friendship Group – Linda Visnaw shared about Mod Squad (evening); meets the 3rd Thursday of the 

month at Jon Ali from 5PM‐9PM; Modern Day meets at Material Obsession in the fall on the 2nd Tuesday of the 

month – open to all 

Linda Visnaw will be teaching a Modern Mystery Quilt Class in the future (2 day – 1st day to piece and 2nd day to 

quilt) 

 Coffee of the Month ‐ Sherri July 30th 6:30 Bring your favorite block, 10” finished – black, white, grey or silver to 

donate to make into quilt for boutique 

Quilting at the Lake, Linda 

Registration is going well – classes are half full – out of state advertising goes out next week 

See Sandy if you would like to be a hostess in the classroom 

Garage Sale ‐ check it out ‐  5 for a $1.00  Books 1/2 off or make us an offer, barter, barter – all proceeds go to buy 

new books for the lending library 

Spotlight on Open Positions: 

Lots of volunteer opportunities! 

Member of the Year – Nominations have started: Sandy Williams, Zola Stuart, Jeanette Kennedy, Teresa Gunther  

  Pick up nomination form at hospitality..... we will post the nominations in our newsletter, fashion show in   September and vote in October; Winner will win a workshop of his/her choice; Thoughtfully nominate one of   our Stitchers, think about what they have done for the:  Stitchers; Community; Quilting and Sewing Arena 

Show & Tell N ‐ Z ‐ our next class 

  Karen Shaplin shared a stuffed frog she made from a PIG (Project in a Grocery Bag); and aprons for Mom,   Daughter and Doll – all will be donated to the Boutique; she also shared the quilt she finished from Barb Felkey   – will be donated to Hearts Desire   Karm shared her Pink Fizz Parquet made from a jelly roll plus 10 strips – a class in August may follow   Ann shared another quilt donated to the Boutique 

Transition House: Interagency Council sent a lovely thank you letter 

Meeting Adjourned: 8:05PM  

  Respectfully Submitted,  Sarah McNary 

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Havasu Stitchers Quilt Guild

P. O. Box 2875 Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405

Havasu Stitchers Quilt Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art and education of quilting.

The Dangling Thread is a monthly publication of the Havasu Stitchers. Website: www.HavasuStitchers.com Email: havasustitchersguild@yahoo.com

Don’t Forget to Bring . . . Your Smile! A Friend Your Name Tag ( 25 Cent fine ) Donations for Transition House $$$ for raffles Show and Tell AND IF PARTICIPATING...

Library Books Fabric Exchange

Meeting Reminder

Thursday—Aug 8, 2013 6:30 PM

Mohave Community College 1977 Acoma—Room 600

Thursday—Sep 12, 2013 6:30 PM

Mohave Community College 1977 Acoma—Room 600

Many times there are Demonstrations during the meeting.

2013—2014 HAVASU STITCHERS OFFICERS

President Sherri Ashford

1st VP (Program Chair) Catherine Stephan

2nd VP (Membership Chair) Mona Bolen

Treasurer Tina Benson and Roberta Simpkins

Secretary Sarah McNary