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JUNE, 2011 Member - NQA Chapter #500 Volume 27, Issue 2, Edition 309

PRESIDENT'S LETTERPRESIDENT'S LETTERPRESIDENT'S LETTERPRESIDENT'S LETTER

Is it possible that June is here and those lazy days of summer have arrived? June brings memo-ries of summer vacations, cook outs, relaxing at the pool with a good book (on quilting!), while keeping one eye peeled on the horizon searching for hurri-canes. But did you know that there is a most won-derful day in June known as “Best Friend’s Day ” ? History tells us that quilts were used to keep oneself warm, express political views, decorate homes and preserve traditions and stories. Quilting also provided the opportunity to develop and nurture friendships. Quilt bees were a social occasion where family news was shared, recipes were exchanged and even some gossiping took place. Whether it was a small gathering of 2-3 quilters or a large social event followed by a barn dance, quilting bees were a welcome part of life. It didn’t matter if the Bee took place on a porch or under a large tree. What mat-tered was that it took place and friendships flour-ished. “From 1840 – 1875, friendship quilts were made in staggering numbers by a broad cross sec-tion of American women, and it was in the 1840’s and 1850’s that the style reached its zenith.* These quilts kept families connected and friendships nur-tured. Friendship quilts were either sampler quilts which showcased numerous blocks or sampler quilts that showcased only one block design. Their com-mon element was signatures, poems or personal notes inscribed on the quilt. One of the most popu-lar patterns used for the Friendship Quilt was the Chimney Sweep, which was also known as the Al-bum Patch. So, as we pick up our needle and thread this month (and every month!), let’s take a moment to celebrate friendships - near and far. Grab a cup of coffee with friends, sit for a moment, discuss the lat-est book you’ve read or the latest TV show you’ve seen (American Idol!) and savor the moment. Strike up a conversation with the person seated next to you at the Guild meeting or workshop and enjoy the experience! Happy June & Happy Quilting, Raine Keep those Quilt Tips Coming!! *Remember Me: Women and Their Friendship Quilts, Linda Otto Lipsett

PROGRAMS and WORKSHOPSPROGRAMS and WORKSHOPSPROGRAMS and WORKSHOPSPROGRAMS and WORKSHOPS

MAY WORKSHOP REVIEW: What fun we had at Ellen Anderman's "Move Your Selvages Outside the Box" workshop! (Pictures on page 6) We had great fun looking through the mountains of selvages avail-able to find just the right saying or design! Ellen did a fabulous job teaching the group and spent time with each person individually. Hopefully you will share in the fun by seeing the finished projects at Show and Tells to come! JUNE PROGRAM: HOWDY, PARDNERS! Hope you are planning to participate in the MEMBER SHOWDOWN (A.K.A. Showcase) by sharing up to 3 of your GOOD, BAD, and/or UGLY quilts at a su-per SHOW AND TELL. An email describing this event was sent out; but please contact me to sign up or for info. No form to fill out; just bring your items and speak for yourself. DRAWING FOR PRIZES FOR PARTICIPANTS. GO AHEAD - MAKE OUR DAY!!! JUNE 22 WORKSHOP: Pointed Paper-Pieced Table Runner taught by Doro-thy McDonnell. A couple of spots re-main, so contact me ASAP if interested. JULY 19 PROGRAM: We'll be celebrating at our UNBIRTHDAY PARTY. Members will be seated at tables according to birthday month and there will be much fun as well as prizes and orphan-block give-aways! To add to the festivities, we are combining this celebration with the BIG BEE, so come to the party with HAND work to do while you chat and visit. No workshop in July. AUGUST PROGRAM: It's a surprise! No workshop in August. Reminder: Hollis Chatelain workshops in November almost filled; sign up early to reserve your spot. Judy Shelton, Programs Chair (doctorjudy@yahoo.com) 561-732-1456

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Gold Coast Quilter’s Guild Minutes General Meeting—May 17th , 2011

President Raine Cavallo called the meeting to order at 7 pm and welcomed 116 members and 7 guests to hear about the Book Challenge. Chair Charlotte Noll introduced the third biennial book challenge (see details elsewhere in the bulletin.) Previous par-ticipants Charlotte Noll , Toby Gluckstern , Colette Kassal , Margaret Starr , Jane Gavlick , and Marianne Haycook (for former member Donna Organ) spoke about the process and materials they used to create their books. Together with Dotty Le-vine ’s book, they were all displayed during the break. Judy Shelton , Programs chair, outlined up-coming programs and workshops including Quilt Showdown for the June meeting. Tammie Clarke , Membership chair, said goodbye to Suzanne Kol-hagen (with thanks for coordinating next year’s do-nation quilt) and Bonnie Weber who are relocat-ing. She previewed projects for Quilt Camp. After the break Raine indicated that a visit to Manor Care has been planned to “show and tell” quilts for the residents, including member Grace Matt on July 28 at 2:30. All are invited to participate. Orphan Blocks chairs Jane Kimberly and Jane Hill drew the winner of the blue and white teacup quilt - Suz-anne McGee . Tea caddies were won Margaret Starr and Pauline Igoe . Block of the Month chair Carol Pelligrinelli shared facts about the 1920‘s, the era of this year’s blocks She and cochair Jeannine Elique chose blocks by Sue Glasnapp and Natalie Aberhalden for the group quilt. The remaining 6 went to Minnette Cummins . Quilts for Caring chairs Dotty Levine and Carol Esser re-ceived 46 quilts tonight. There will be a cutting party on Saturday. Kathy Scahill, Pillow Pals chair, col-lected 32 Pillow Pals tonight and shared the new kits - pieces for arms, legs, and facial features, ready to add your own front and back. Jan Finkelstein , Name Tag chair, drew the winner, Ellen Weston. Sue Glasnapp collected 57 quilts for the Little Quilt Auction of NQA. She especially thanked the Orphan Block Committee which donated 9. Quilts of Valor chairs Stormy Schevis and Kathy Cochrane re-ceived 15 completed quilts, 10 tops, and 54 blocks to be made into Thank a Veteran Sampler quilts. They introduced Katherine Miles , a return-ing soldier who is excited about learning to quilt. Sarla Malani won a kit to make another Quilt of Valor. Tip of the month by Toby Gluckstern - Keep an empty pill bottle near your sewing machine to dispose of discarded needles and pins safely. Meeting adjourned at 9 pm. Respectfully submitted, Toby Gluckstern , Re-cording Secretary

Charlotte Noll

Above: Margaret Starr Left: Toby Gluckstern Below: Marianne Haycook

These are the women who graciously shared their quilted book process at our May meeting! THANK YOU!

Colette Kassal

Jane Gavlick

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What’s the Buzz Around the Guild?

QUILTS FOR CARING Thank all of you that attended the cutting party on May 21st. We made 48 kits and had a very enjoyable morning. I so appreciate all the help in setting up and staying to put everything in the quilt mobile. This month we gave 40 quilts to the Florence Fuller Child Development and 30 quilts to the Pe-diatric Aids Unit at the Leonard Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami. Everyone is so appreciative and they just love the quilts that you make. Thanks for caring!! Dotty Levine and Carol Esser

Members who attended the Cutting Party for Quilts for Caring

Facebook Feature Recently, Gold Coast launched a

Facebook page! Surf on over to

Facebook.com and search Gold Coast

Quilter's Guild... remember the apostro-

phe in "Quilter's"... and 'Like Us"! Share

your online website & blog discoveries,

post photos of your projects, and keep in

touch with fellow members!!

Join the Palm Beach County Quilters on an fun over night trip to the 2011 Jacksonville

Quilt Fest! Departs Friday, September 23 - Returns Saturday, September 24, early evening. *Cost: $150 (includes your double room, one day's show admission, and driver's expenses & gratu-ity) Southern-most pick up is Wal-Mart at Hypoluxo Road & Military Trail... with additional stops in Palm Beach Gardens, Ft. Pierce & Vero Beach. There'll be shopping & eating on the way up, accommoda-tions at an excellent hotel and a visit to the Jackson-ville Quiltfest, So grab a friend (you'll meet new ones too!) and sign up to see a fabulous regional quilt show presented by the seven sister guilds of the Jacksonville area. Get more info on the show at www.quiltfestjax.com. To sign up and get more information, contact Katy Church, Travel Director for the Palm Beach County Quilters, PH: 561/965-3182 Email: katymadhatter@gmail.com *Price is based on minimum attendance and may be adjusted as attendance increases.

'Get The Points' Report

I missed a month and everyone went WILD earning their points! We have some real eager beavers working out there who reached 100 points: Carolyn Gannett, Jackie Traner, Evelyn Levy, Trudy Flynn, Elaine Greenberg, Joanne Ham-burger, Jean DeFrances, Ginnie Tenney and Ruth Brill. Ruth Brill also hit the 250 points mark along with Ellen Koga Rosenberg, Pam Kepchar, Bea Spindler, Lani Miller, and Susan Rowe. The big 500 point milestone was reached by Rita Dubow and Aggie Vecchio. Congratulations to all of you!!!! Now that I am finally caught up, stop by and see how many points you have and also pick out your prizes. Have a great summer and safe trips for those going North (or anywhere else). “True charity is the desire to be useful to others with out thought of recompense” Emanuel Swedenborg quotes Bonnie Ross, Points Chair

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Balance on Hand 4/30/2011 $21,705.06

Income 5,542.72

Expenses 651.84

Balance on Hand 5/31/2011 $26,595.94

Treasurers Report Respectfully submitted by Jean DeFrances

Yours in pieces… Tammie Clarke, Membership Chair quiltstar@bellsouth.net home: 561/417-8034 cell: 954/258-0094

Membership Matters May Attendance: 109 Members & 7 Guests Guests are welcome to attend meetings through September. We request a $5 donation for each meeting attended.

2011 Roster books are now available!!! Please check your Roster book listing and notify me in the case of errors, omissions or updates as I’m always editing the next edition. Notify me please in the event that you opt to drop your membership.

ROSTER UPDATES Pat Bidol-Padva 4028 Ellesmere B Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 561/289-0802 As of June 1st, Suzanne Kolhagen new address is… 49 Seaside South Court Key West, FL 33040 305/295-7739 Bonnie Weber’s new address… 700 Butter Cup Drive Griffin, GA 30223 561/301-1200 (FL cell which remains current)

Carol Esser has a new email address… essercfla@gmail.com

Donation Quilt 2011Donation Quilt 2011Donation Quilt 2011Donation Quilt 2011

Dear Members: Last Chance! On Tuesday evening, June 21st, the drawing for the 2011 Donation quilt will take place. Some of you have still not picked up your 10 Donation Quilt tickets that are in-cluded in your membership fee for 2011. This is your last opportunity to have your name included for the drawing. Please stop by the Donation Quilt table at the General meeting be-fore the drawing. If you are unable to be there, please contact me and we can handle it differently. Questions or tickets: Marianne Haycook

lifenart@bellsouth.net

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QUILTS OF VALOR

www.tinyurl.com/bh4w5t (This is the website with the Quilts of Valor photos.) At our MAY Meeting: Fourteen com-pleted quilts were received from Pam Kepchar, Ellen Anderman, Lynn O'Neill, Rita Dubow,

Sarla Malani, Tuby Gluckstern, Ellen Weston,

Joanne Locke, Kathy Cochrane, Jean

DeFrances, Ginnie Tenney, Sue Glasnapp,

Elaine Greenberg, Jane Kimberly/Jane Hill.

Sarna Malani's name was drawn from above group & won a KIT to make another QOV! Also, 11 TOPS & 54 assorted BLOCKS were turned in.

SAMPLER/TAV BLOCK quilts are be-ing put together by Ellen Weston, Pam Kep-

char, Lynn O'Neill and Ginnie Tenney. Sam-pler quilts have already been made by Kathy/Stormy, Jane Gavlick, Sue Glasnapp, Suz-

anne McGee and Dianne Provost for a total of 9 additional quilts in 5 months using 180 blocks! Thanks to Judy Cornell for also mak-ing PILLOWCASES/Presentation cases for our QOV quilts. Other QOV news: A QOV presentation was made to Quilt Guild by Sea by Kathy, Sue & I and was very well received. They are already making blocks & establishing a QOV committee. QOV T-shirts can still be ordered at our table. Finally, GCQG QOV will participate in a Memorial Day ceremony at the Faith Center in partnership with the Miami VA Hospital & Sunrise VA Clinic. Reps from the Quilting in the Pines QOV commit-tee will also be there.

A Hoop Quilt Frame was donated to us by Barbara Pollock. It can be yours for a $10 donation to QOV! (Valued at $40 on EBAY). The frame will be at our QOV table in June or call and let us know if you want to pur-chase it before the meeting. Thanks again for covering our wounded warriors with quilts made with love! Stormy Schevis & Kathy Cochrane

Center: Kathryn Miles, Vet, is learning to make quilts

Participants of the May QOV workshop. "Patriotic Patches," was well attended and was a fun pat-

tern. Our next QOV workshop is

Thursday, October 27, 2011!

Order your QUILT of VALOR

T-shirt for $20 at next meeting.

Sizes available in S, M, L, XL &

2XL, A great way to share your com-mitment to this special project!

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SHOW & TELL PICTURES

Tammie Clarke

Suzi Knott

Phyllis Goffe

Ellen Andermans’ ‘Selvages’ Workshop attendees!

Ellen Anderman did a GREAT job with this workshop! Everyone had a great time! Below: Judy Shelton is making a design decision amidst the pile of selvages supplied by Ellen! Great Day!

Rita Dubow and Ellen Brinbaum enjoying the process

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Quilted Books Gold Coast Quilters Guild

Book Arts Competition ( 3rd Edition 2011 )

Dates Entries due before or on the collection day, September 8th 2011 at BRCC 10am-1pm.

Judging will be September 9th 2011 at the Jaffe Center for Book Arts.

September 20th 2011 Member Program will be the exhibition, voting and award ceremony for the guild.

2012 Exhibit at Jaffe Center for Book Arts at FAU - date TBD.

Awards 1st Prize - $500 each - Individual and Group from Arthur Jaffe as purchase price. 2nd Prize - $300 3rd Prize - $200 2 Honorable Mentions - $50 each Viewer's Choice - $100

Everyone who enters will get a ribbon custom made by Charlotte Noll!

Judges Arthur Jaffe, Founder of the Jaffe Center for Book Arts. John Cutrone, Director of the Jaffe Center for Book Arts. Jane Hill, Honorable member and past president of the Gold Coast Quilters Guild

Guidelines Each member may submit up to three entries, including participation in a group book. Each entry must be at least 75% fabric and have some quilting, either by hand or machine. The book can take any form, but it must tell a story or give information. The book can be mixed media and may be embellished any way you wish (paint, beads, paper - you are lim-

ited only by your imagination) and it must be quilted. The book must be accompanied by a container. Your book must be available for sale in order to be considered for a prize. Eligibility for judging will be determined by the Book Committee according to these criteria. All books submitted will be exhibited whether eligible for judging or not.

Internet Inspirations Google is Great! Type 'quilted book pictures' and you will be amazed! Checkout inspirations on my Pinterest Book board - warning Pinterest is very addictive :-)

http://pinterest.com/charlottenoll/books/ Follow me or check back often for additions.

If you have any questions or concerns please email or call.

Charlotte Noll kirkenoll@bellsouth.net 954-562-8604

Charlotte Noll: Chair Person; Questions? Contact Charlotte! Her info is below ↓

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Linda Silverstein

Carolyn Gannett Ellen Anderman Ellen Birnbaum

Carolyn Gannett

Inspiration…….

From Show & Tell!

Roseanne Rosenblum

Nita Goldman

Jan Finkelstein

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PILLOW PALS: HINTS, TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS (How to make the very best and have fun according to Aggie!)

FABRIC SELECTIONS:

Best to use a light color fabric that "reads like" a SOLID for the front panel, something that is not too busy so that the MOUTH, NOSE and LIPS can be seen. Use the BOLD and BRIGHT (and Juvenile) prints on the back and limbs.

STUFFING:

Put enough stuffing in your Pillow Pal so that it is not FLAT, but not so much that

it is HARD or STIFF. Use a MEDIUM amount of STUFFING so they can be soft and cuddly Check out mine at the PILLOW PAL table if you still need guid-ance.

OPENING/CLOSURE:

Although the original PILLOW PAL directions suggest leaving an opening on the SIDE of the doll to add the stuffing, I have found an easier way. After attach-

ing the ARMS & LEGS to the front panel and sewing the GCQG LABEL on the back panel. Then, put the RIGHT SIDES of the PANELS together and sew across the BOTTOM and BOTH SIDES, leaving the TOP open all the way across. TURN your Pillow Pal RIGHT SIDE out, then STUFF it. Finally, sew ACROSS the top

turning under the RAW edges and stitch with ZIG ZAG or OVERCAST stitch. Remember, no hair!

LABELS:

Be sure and sew on a GOLD COAST QUILT GUILD label on the back of your Pil-low Pal before turning it in. If you forget to sew on the label while you are mak-ing your Pillow Pal, you can pick one up at the Pillow Pal table when you come to

the meeting and sew it on during the meeting and then turn it in before you leave. No Pillow Pals are distributed to agencies without a GCQG label.

Any questions, feel free to call me, Aggie Vecchio, 954-561-3292. PS. Remember, your time and love is appreciated by each & every child who receives a Gold Coast Quilt Guild Pillow Pal, so make each one your very best!

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Includes box of assorted attachments

including button hole maker and ruffle

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FIRST CLASS MAIL

WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN…Mark your Calendars!WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN…Mark your Calendars!WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN…Mark your Calendars!WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN…Mark your Calendars!

Tues June 21 General Meeting 7:00 pm BRCC Doors open at 6:30 pm; Guests Welcome! Program: Member’s Showdown ; Donation Quilt Drawing

Wed June 22 Workshop: Dorothy McDonnell: Pointed Paper-Pieced Table Runner; Junior League of Boca Raton: 9:30-3:30 (See photo of class project on page 1)

Wed June 29 Deadline for Newsletter articles: mha sey@bellsouth.net Thanks!

Tues July 5 Board Meeting 7:00 PM BRCC Board mee tings are open to all members

Tues July 19 General Meeting 7:00 pm BRCC Doors open at 6:30 pm; Program: Unbirthday Party and Big Bee

Wed July 27 Deadline for Newsletter articles: mhas ey@bellsouth.net Thanks!

Tues Aug 2 Board Meeting 7:00 PM BRCC Board mee tings are open to all members

Tues Aug 16 General Meeting 7:00 pm BRCC Doors open at 6:30 pm; Guests Welcome! Program: Surprise Program ; School Supplies Donation collection

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 IT ALL HAPPENS AT THE MEETING...

Remember to wear your name tag, Bring Member Showcase quilts, Block of the Month for

May, Library Books, Quilts for Caring, Quilts of Valor, Pillow Pals, Orphan Block projects, Fanny Basket

Fabric, Quilt Camp form and payment, and cash or your checkbook to pay for workshops, etc, Our Meeting starts at 7 PM SHARP !

If you’re not 10 minutes early, you’re late!

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P.O. Box 2333 Boca Raton, FL 33427-2333

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The greatest good we can do for others is not to share our riches but to reveal theirs.

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Carol Stoltenberg

Ruth Leeds ^ Dorothy McDonnell>>

Elaine Greenberg

Rita Dubow

Barbara Gualtieri

^ Suzanne Kolhagen ^

More Show & Tell Pictures...

The Boynton Bunch Plus doing a pattern called "Stress Free Art Quilt".