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Pieces & Patches Quilt Guild
Vol 38 Issue 4 Jackson, Michigan August, 2018
From the President
Hello Everyone!
Monday, August 27th is our last
meeting of the Guilds fiscal year,
September, 2017–August, 2018.
Can you believe it? This year went
by pretty quick!!! I have to say I
have had fun, fun, fun!!!
I could take up the entire space of this newsletter
sharing all of the great experiences I have had as the
President of our Guild this year, but I don’t think I
need to. I bet you were right there, front and center,
enjoying everything too!
Just think; Where can we go for $35.00 a year and be
involved, have camaraderie with so many, enjoy a
snack or two or three, watch and learn, teach, show
and share, plus win a prize too boot?? The Pieces
and Patches Quilt Guild. That’s where!! We are
very fortunate, that’s for sure.
This year has been a few firsts for me. Pushing past
the shyness and learning the innies and outies of
Robert’s Rules of Order (thank you Marj Hobe), the
Quilt Retreat and the Quilt Challenge. Getting
outside one’s comfort zones is always tough. With
your kindness, understanding and support, I have
been able to, and I thank you!!!
Starting September 24th, your new President is Janet
Rochefort. She is vivacious, witty, a shaker and a
mover, and artistic. As you did this past year with
me, believe in her, assist her, lend your ideas and
your passion. Let’s welcome Jan on her upcoming
year. Welcome Jan! 🎉
As the outgoing President, I’ll be supporting Jan,
attending the Executive Board Meetings supporting
you, the Guild members.
Farewell as your President and Thank you, Thank
you and Thank you a million times over!! ❤️
Cheri Pickett
~President
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In this Issue…….. Article Page
2018-2019 Membership (and Form) ................ 7
A Sneak Peak of 2018 Remaining Programs . 11
August Retreat (And Form) .............................. 6
August Workshop ............................................. 4
Coming Events ................................................. 2
From the Community Outreach Director ......... 5
From the President ............................................ 1
In and Around the Mitten ................................. 3
Longarm Quilters ............................................. 2
President’s Block .............................................. 8
Quilt Labels .................................................... 13
Raffle .............................................................. 12
Thank You ........................................................ 9
Who Are You? ................................................ 10
Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild Jackson Michigan
is now on Facebook. Like the page. Become a
friend. Share your quilting activities and
discoveries. Also find us at:
• PiecesandPatchesQuiltGuild.org
Page 2 of 14 Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018
August 27, 2018
Guild Meeting: Sharron Bannister –
“Accu Quilting”
Workshop: Sharon Bannister shows how to use the
Accu Quilter to make an applique wall hanging.
September 24, 2018 Guild Meeting: Toni Smith – “The Pixel
Revolution”
Workshop: Toni Smith shows how to create a
pixelated image and turn it into a pattern.
October 29, 2018 Guild Meeting: Country Stitches
Workshop: Learn how to maintain your machine.
The Long Arm Quilters next gathering which will
be Tuesday, August 21 at 1 p.m. at Country Stitches.
We will be sharing the unique tools that we use for
long arm quilting. That is, what might you be using
that is not specifically a long arm or sewing tool. As
always, we will have a show and share time. You do
not have to own a long arm machine to attend our
gatherings. Hope to see you there!
Rebecca Turner ❑
100% Cotton Quilting Fabrics – 108” Backings – Notions -- Books & Patterns -- Classes & More. Friendly, Helpful Staff Available To Assist You! ** Gift Cards Available -- www.Facebook.com/PurpleBobbin.
May your bobbin always be full
Local Quilt Shop Now Open in Jackson!
803 South Brown Street, Jackson, MI 49203 517-962-4271
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Last Monday of the month from 3:00 pm–6:30pm. (for Pieces & Patches Quilt Guild members)
The Purple Bobbin Quilt Shop is a drop off point for Quality Quilting of Stockbridge, MI. Pick up day is Tuesday.
Material Obsession of Tecumseh, MI. Pick up day is Wednesday.
Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018 Page 3 of 14
IN & AROUND
THE MITTEN
August 2 – September 29 Quilts and Their Stories
Coopersville Farm Museum
375 Main St., Coopersville MI
www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org/eventsexhibits/q
uiltstheirstories.html
August 10-12 The 34th Annual St. Johns Mint Festival –
Quilt Show
100 E State St, Saint Johns, Michigan
http://clintoncountychamber.org/mint/
August 17-19 Michigan Fiber Festival
Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan, MI
https://www.michiganfiberfestival.info/pages/2018-
mi-fiber-festival
August 22-25
AQS Quilt Show
303 Monroe Ave SW, Grand Rapids http://www.quiltweek.com/locations/grand-rapids/
August 31 – September 1 Yoder's Annual Amish Quilt Auction /
Craft Show 10885 N. Leaton Rd., Clare, Michigan 48617
http://www.clarecounty.net/amish-quilt-auction.html
September 21 – 22 Annual Quilters Showcase
Birch Run Expo Center http://quilters-showcase.com/
September 21 – 22
Quilt Auction Elkhart County Fairgrounds
Goshen Indiana http://www.amishcountry.org/events/event/michiana
-mennonite-relief-sale/
October 4 – 6 West Branch Annual Quilt Walk
West Branch, MI https://www.wbacc.com/events/details/34th-annual-
quilt-walk-10428
October 5 – 6 West Michigan Quilters’ Guild –
Quilts on the Grand Wyoming, MI
https://quiltersresources.com/event/west-michigan-quilters-guild-biennial-quilt-on-the-grand-show.html
October 11 – 13
Annual Flint Festival of Quilts Various Locations throughout Flint, MI
www.geneseefun.com/event/detail/441994552/2017_Flint_Festival_Of_Quilts
October 12 – 13
Berrien Towne & Country Quilt Guild Biennial Show
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Benton Harbor, MI
http://btcquiltguild394.bravesites.com/quilt-show-2016
Kean’s Store Company
Fabrics • Gifts • Jewelry • Housewares • Hallmark • Toys •
Clothing Boutique ● Old Fashioned Candy Counter
Fabric Boutique
fun – colorful – trendy
Quality cottons from Birch, Michael Miller, Riley Blake, Timeless
Treasurers, Free Spirit, Cotton & Steel, and M & S Textiles Australia
Quilting, clothing and purse patterns; oilcloth; DMC floss. We are the
perfect destination for quilting groups!
Mon–Fri 10-8 • Sat 10-6 • Sun 12-5
406 S. Jefferson Street, Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-5144 www.keansstore.com
Page 4 of 14 Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018
August Workshop
Sharon Bannister, our own appliquer
extraordinaire, will share her favorite applique
techniques. Class will be on Monday, August 27
from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. at Hankard Inn. Cost:
$25.00
This Awesome Blossom Wall hanging is 36″ X
36″ using Accuquilt Go dies. Come learn how
easy it is to use GO dies to cut your blocks as
well as the applique blossoms. The cutter and dies
will be provided for the class. Experience the
ease and speed of using the dies to cut your
pieces for sewing blocks. Plus learn how I stitch
down fused raw edge applique.
Sharon Bannister
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Now offering 10% off during your Birthday Month
Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018 Page 5 of 14
From the Community
Outreach Director
As you know, we are working with the Ella Sharp
Museum, and the Deb Hyde Fiber Art Exhibit. Her
quilts are gorgeous, and if you get the chance to see
her exhibit, you must go. And then mention it to
your friends, family and neighbors; let's help get the
word out.
I have a small committee assembled, and we've met
to discuss our contribution during the Fall Harvest
on September 30th.
We are going to have stations set up in the exhibit
area, that will show how quilting has progressed over
the years, from making cardboard templates and
using scissors, to our premade templates, and rotary
cutters.
We also talked about putting together a quilted block
from start to finish, showing the cutting, piecing,
sandwiching, quilting and binding processes.
Attached to their wall, are the pieces of textured
fabrics that we donated, where visitors can feel the
different textures.
If you have any ideas, old quilting items to donate,
and/or would like to join our group, please contact
me. Thank you, and keep on quilting!
Lu Ann Hammond
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Page 6 of 14 Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018
ELEVENTH ANNUAL
SUMMER QUILT RETREAT AUGUST 3-4-5 2018
HANKERED INN PLEASANT LAKE
COST: $135, NON-REFUNDABLE
The cost of the weekend covers two nights lodging
and includes four great meals. Friday night dinner,
two meals on Saturday and Sunday morning
breakfast. Rates are based on two to four people per
room. If you want a single room there is an
additional charge of $50. Check in is 1pm on Friday
and check out is 12 noon on Sunday. Rooms will be
assigned on a first come first serve basis per date of
registration.
The sewing begins Friday with an option of working
on charity quilts. Cheryl Navarre will be in charge of
this, there will be one quilt per table. This is a way of
giving to the people who need our help. Bring your
own projects to work on. It’s a good time to get
those UFO’s completed, there will be some optional
small retreat projects, too. The retreat is a great time
to make new friends and have fellowship with old
ones, exchange ideas and just have fun.
Please make checks payable to Pieces and Patches,
and send to Chris Carothers at 1903 Springport Rd
#3, Jackson, Michigan 49202. If the retreat becomes
full there will be a waiting list, you would be called
if there is a cancelation. If we have a long waiting
list we may consider adding another weekend.
Chris Carothers ❑
NAME_______________________________________ROOMMATE_____________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________ PHONE____________________
CITY_______________________________________________ STATE ___________________
EMAIL_____________________________________________________________please print
DATE SUMITTED_________________________ DATE RECEIVED_____________________
Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018 Page 7 of 14
2018-2019 Membership
Another year's worth of quilty inspiration,
knowledge, and fellowship will begin in September,
so it must be time to pay our dues to help finance all
the fun!
Annual dues are $35.00. Payment is accepted
through August 31. After August 31, dues will be
$40.00 for returning members. Dues may be paid by
check or cash. Make checks out to Pieces & Patches
Quilt Guild.
Please pick up a 2018-2019 Membership Form at the
July or August guild meeting and return it with your
payment to me at the membership table. If you are
unable to attend a meeting, you may print out the
Membership Form in this newsletter and mail it
along with your check to the address below. Make
sure it is postmarked by August 31 to avoid the late
fee. Thank you! Anne Richards
Anne Richards
1617 Richards Rd.
Clarklake, MI 49234 ❑
Page 8 of 14 Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018
President’s Block
One of the guild’s best traditions is to say “thank
you” to the outgoing President for serving the guild
as the President for the current year. And don’t
forget that one serves as an officer for multiple years
prior to becoming President! The way we say thanks
is to make a quilt block in accordance with the
President’s wishes. Making a block is optional, but
if you are inspired to follow this tradition, here is
what Cheri would like and the necessary
instructions. Blocks are presented to the President at
the September guild meeting.
9 ½” x 9 ½” Unfinished Block
Only two colors of cotton fabric are needed:
White or White on White and YOUR favorite color.
White is used for the star and Your favorite color is
used for the ribbon.
Cut:
White-cut four 3 7/8” squares and one 3 1/2 “ square
Color-cut four 3 7/8” squares
Sew:
Place a 3 7/8” square and color 3 7/8” square right
sides together. Draw a line diagonally from corner to
corner on the wrong side of the color fabric. Sew a
¼” on each side of the line. Cut the square in half
along the drawn line, you now have ½ square
triangles. Or use your favorite technique to make a
½ square triangle. You will end up with eight
squares that are two colors. The 3 ½” white block is
the center square.
Arrange the half square triangles and the 3 ½” white
square according to the diagram. Please sign your
name in the center square with black pigma pen or
black fabric pen. ❑
Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018 Page 9 of 14
Thank You
Dear Guild Members,
I would like to thank each and every one on the Quilt
Show Committee and Guild members for the
exceptional work that you did for the 2018 Quilt
Show.
Some of the exceptional things that we did are:
• Together, we made a Raffle Quilt that Cheri
Pickett, AQS Appraiser, valued at over
$3,000 and generated sales of $5,407.00.
• Over 500 guests visited our Quilt Show.
• The Fat Quarter Café fed us well, raising
$1463.50.
• “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,”
was proven by the Guild’s generous
donations. When we resold the donations,
the Guild raised $2,242.00.
• Successful bidding on the Silent Auction
donations brought in another $1917.00.
• Vendors were calling us to be at our show.
• And best of all, the Guild received a check
for $12,382.13 plus one shiny copper penny!
Thank you again to those of you who contributed to
the gift card. It was unexpected and an amazing gift.
Thank you for allowing me to serve you as co-
chairman and then chairman of the Quilt Show.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Hewett
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Page 10 of 14 Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018
WHO ARE YOU?
And why do I care?
With over one-hundred seventy-five Pieces and
Patches Quilt Guild members, it is difficult to know
everyone. But I certainly would like to!
By stating your name during "Show and Share" and
other opportunities, it helps us put a face and name
with a person/project/style. If we hear your name and
see your project, we can begin to see your artistic
style and, hopefully, remember who you are.
So, when I shout out "who are you", I'm not trying to
be rude. I'm hoping we may all make a connection
with our like minded artistic quilters. You are each
important to me. So, WHO ARE YOU?
Rebecca Turner ❑
www.sweetbeesfabric.com
Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018 Page 11 of 14
A Sneak Peak of 2018
Remaining Programs
Sept 24- Toni Smith:
The Pixel Revolution
Program - A trunk show journey through the
successes and failures of becoming a pixel quilter.
Workshop - Learn how to create pixelated image
and turn it into a quilt pattern. Class offers different
methods of patterning that you can choose. Make
and take your pixelated throw pillow. This presenter
and workshop where suggested by a guild member.
RAFFLE- please read the separate article in this
newsletter about our exciting raffle.
Oct 29- Country Stitches
Program - Join us as we view many different
sewing machines in various stages of disrepair.
Learn how to maintain your machine and avoid
costly maintenance problems and avoid that abrupt
halt to your current sewing project.
**** Christmas fabric fat quarter exchange. Please
bring no more then 3 fat quarters for exchange.
Nov 26 - Linda Hass, Author and journalist.
Program - titled Civil War era quilts pros and cons
of coded quilts. Author of “Michigan crossroads to
freedom; The underground railroad in Jackson
County. Her second book “Hidden In Plain Sight”.
Fabric exchange, bring your 2 1/2 inch strips of
Christmas fabric, maximum five strips.
Carol Metz ❑
YARDS OF FABRIC 116 E. Ash, Mason, MI 48854
517-676-2973
Quilting-quality cottons by Moda, Robert Kaufman, Lakehouse, Timeless Treasures, Maywood Studios, South Seas, 108”-wide
backing fabric and more.
Participating in the 2018 Row by Row Experience
Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 9:30-5 Thur: 9:30-7 & Sat: 9:30-4
Page 12 of 14 Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018
***Raffle***
Get ready, during our September meeting we will
be selling raffle tickets for some incredible prizes.
Grand prize-Baby Lock (Rachel) sewing machine,
with built-in needle threader and top drop in Bobbin;
$500 value.
2nd prize- Arrow height adjustable hydraulic sewing
chair; $300 value
3rd prize- Alex Anderson, Quilters Select Products
including rotary cutter, mat and ruler; $130 value
4th prize-Box of Everything. Mat, ruler, scissors,
rotary cutter and various other tools of the trade;
$100 value
We are only selling 100 tickets at $20 each. These
prizes would be a welcome addition to your sewing
room or perfect for quilting retreats. The drawing
will take place as soon as all tickets are sold, but
definitely by the end of our November meeting.
These tickets will go fast. As always “Thank you”,
for supporting your guild.
Carol Metz ❑
Over 4,000 bolts of quality quilting
fabric, including Asian design, Batik
and Civil War reproduction Fabrics
We have Many New Fabric
Deliveries
Books ⬧ Patterns ⬧ Notions
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through Sept 4, 2018
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(At the third light east of the traffic circle)
Normal Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
Sunday: noon-4pm
www.quiltsatthemarshallhouse.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Find us on Facebook
100 Exchange St
Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-9450
2018
Row-By-Row
continues!
Guild Meetings are normally the last
Monday of the month and are held at:
Ella Sharp Museum
3225 Fourth Street, Jackson MI
Demonstrations begin at 6:15 pm
Meetings begin at 7:00 pm
Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018 Page 13 of 14
Quilt Labels
Do you put a Label on your Quilts?
This question came up at one of the groups that I
quilt with, and most of us said “Yes!” For those that
have and have not used labels, here are some
questions about that:
1. Why include a label?
2. What do you include on your label?
3. How do you attach the label?
4. Where do you put the label?
5. What does your label look like?
Well, as most of us have heard before, there are no
quilt police, however let’s consider some of these
questions.
1. A label can give information about a quilt to
help identify the creator and other
information if the quilter is not available (i.e.
the quilt is lost).
2. A label can be as simple as the name of the
person who made the quilt and the date it was
made. It can also include where it was made,
who it was made for and why. I like to name
each quilt, but you could also give the name
of the pattern or designer.
3. Just as there are several ways to quilt, there
are several ways to attach a quilt label. You
can slip stitch it to the quilt, but you could
also applique it, or attach it before quilting in
order to quilt through the label.
4. Most quilters attach the label to the back
corner of the quilt, however you could also
include it on the front of your quilt as the
center of one of the blocks.
5. Labels can be as simple as a piece of muslin
with the information penned with a
permanent, fade-resistant fabric pen. You can
also use a color printer or embroidery to
create a label. Try using an orphan block or
some of the leftover fabric to add color to
your label.
Included are a couple of examples of labels I have
made. Use your imagination, be creative and have
fun! Whatever you choose as your label, try not to
think of it as a chore, but rather your signature on the
quilt. When I add my label it makes me feel that I
have completed a beautiful project, and I hope others
feel that way too.
Anna Pedrotte ❑
Page 14 of 14 Around the Quilt Patch, August 2018
Pieces & Patches
Quilt Guild of Jackson
P.O. Box 6294
Jackson, MI 49204
Editor: Anna Pedrotte
Advertising: Ann Midkiff
Membership and Electronic
Distribution: Anne Richards
Deadline for next edition:
October 15, 2018
Articles can be e-mailed to:
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738 W. Barrington
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 745-5633
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