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The Procrastinating Quilters Guild Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2019

Seville Recreation Center (Rec Hall), 2640 Seville Blvd., Clearwater, FL

PQ website: procrastinatingquilters.com

PQ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/469944486465125/

2019 Officers and

Committee Chairs:

President Robin VanScoy

Vice President Norma Santiago

Secretary

Sharon Kalinowski

Treasurer Tracy Parks

Audit Janet Jensen

Community Outreach

Gale Pittman (Chair)

Fifty/Fifty

Linda Steinport

Historian

Vacant

Membership

Denise Swenson

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2019 President’s Message (Robin VanScoy)

Soon, I know the temperature will get cooler soon! Happy September PQs! Today, Sunday, 09-08-19 I had the opportunity to volunteer along with my church with an organization called Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Their mission which, started in MN with just one bunk bed is to ensure that no child sleeps on the floor and has a bed of their own. Honestly, I was stunned by the number of children around the country and here in our local area that do not have a decent bed of their own. We sanded, nailed and finished the parts to make 30 beds. Donations were made for the mattress, pillows and linens. It was one of the most humbling and satisfying experiences I have had in a long time. Certainty reminded me to be more grateful for the basics of life and of how blessed I truly am! I share this with you, because as a quilter, the first thing I thought of was how wonderful it would be make and donate twin size quilts to this organization and continue to give back locally. Looks like as part of my personal challenge to use up fabric, I am going to make some twin size quilts and donate them. I love trying out new patterns and what a great way to do both! To learn more about Sleep in Heavenly Peace, click on these two links: https://www.shpbeds.org and Mike Rowe’s Returning the Favor (alert tear jerker!): http://mikerowe.com/2018/02/returning-the-favor-sleep-in-heavenly-peace/

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Mystery Quilt (2019)

Janis Magee Karen Pieczonka

Newsletter Editor

Janis Magee

Parliamentarian

Penny Black

Party Coordinator Norma Santiago & Team

Party Blocks

Linda Steinport Penny Black

Programs Coordinator

Stephanie Sheppa Lori Lewis

Quilt Show Liaison (2019) Sharon Kalinowski

Retreat Planners (2019) Janet Jensen Diane Friedman

Retreat Planner (2020) Judy Wedekind

Sunshine

Paula Riccio

Website

Donna McCain

(Cont’d, President Message) Our next PQ meeting is Thursday, 09-19-19. Since we have not met over the summer, it might be a little busy with announcements etc. I have asked the Board and Committee members to be brief and more informative in the newsletter so be sure to read the whole thing so that you have all the info you need related to the upcoming mystery quilt day, retreat, programs etc.

We are trying something new with our speaker this month by having a mini workshop for all to participate during the meeting. There is a kit that you will need and the cost is only $5 which we will take at the door as you come in. Once we get started and all are working on our little project with confidence, then we will hold Show & Tell while we work, as I know many of you have been busy and excited to share!

Special thanks to SueAnn Suderman who secured the facility for our Summer Sit-n-Sew even though she was not able to attend! The room is wonderful for sewing and we all had a great day catching up with each other! In addition, thank you to Jill Voyles who has volunteered to be our 2021 Opportunity Quilt Mom and is pulling together ideas to get us started on the next quilt! Looking forward to seeing you all at our meeting!! Read further for any additional instructions on what you may need to bring, announcements and other info! May you always sleep well under a quilt made with love!

Robin VanScoy, President

Community Outreach (Gale Pittman, Chair)

Hello ladies! Thank you all for the donations made at the sit and sew. There were lots! I got so many hearts and the hospitals always need them so they will be thrilled. I will be making donations to both hospitals and Clothes to kids after our next meeting. Please remember to bring your item for the sock/underwear drive for the kids. See you all soon.

Gale Pittman

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Programs (Stephanie Sheppa)

September Program (Thursday, September 19th, 7 pm)

Learn the stunning art of Japanese Sashiko stitching with Jennifer Lee of Red Thread Studio. Sashiko (sa-she-ko) meaning “little stabs” is a tradition Japanese sewing method that uses evenly spaced basic running stitches to create eye catching geometric patterns. Jennifer will share the rich history of this Japanese technique and how it applies to a range of useful and ornamental items for your home, accessories and gifts. In addition, Jennifer will conduct a mini-class on “how to” stitch Sashiko. The class includes a kit with special fabric, thread & needle so each of us can experience this stitching method. The Sashiko Kit is $5 and payable directly to Red Thread Studio. Kit fee will be collected at the door if you plan to participate. Don’t forget to bring a pair of scissors. Also, Jennifer will have a Pop-Up Shop for us with wares from her studio. Here’s the link to her website https://redthreadstudio.com/ make sure you check out her blog. She also has a FaceBook page.

October Programs

Saturday, October 12th Mystery Quilt, 9 am – 3 pm (Amber Glades MHP (3113 State Road 580 - Corner of McMullen Booth and 580 in Clearwater, entrance off of 580). Fabric and Cutting Instructions found on the PQ website. Thursday, October 17th, Meeting will be with Eric Dexler of Sulky presenting Thread Jazz for Quilting & Embellishing. He will arrive with plenty of surprises and door prizes … should be great fun.

ON THE ROAD TO QUILT 2021

A couple of websites that should inspire you to create beautiful quilts and items for the Boutique that will be shown/sold at our Quilt Show in 2021.

Craft Gossip is a great website for all type of crafts … quilting to recycling ideas. There are always interesting projects at https://craftgossip.com/

Another great source of kits and fabric art ideas is Anne’s Craft Store. There are tons of great quilt patterns, purses, runners and mug rugs. Check it out … https://www.anniescatalog.com/

2019 PQ Monthly Meeting Programs Click Here to view the 2019 PQ Monthly Schedule

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PQ Retreat 2020 (Judy Wedekind)

As I wipe the sweat from my brow, there is still time to reserve your spot for the PQ 2020 Retreat – don’t miss out on the fun. We currently have 24 PQ members attending the 2020 Retreat. To keep the cost at stated $197.50 (minimum 32 participants), starting October 1st, 2019, I will be reaching out to past PQ members to see if they would like to attend the retreat. Below are a couple of quick links for your convenience:

1. PQ Retreat 2020 Registration Form: http://procrastinatingquilters.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PQ-Retreat-2020-Registration-Form.pdf

2. Hotel Reservation link: https://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/T/TPAOMHX-QUL-20200423/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

3. Payment Plan – Option #2 Plan – Next payment of $50 due in September. 4. Payment Plan – Option #1 Plan – Next payment of $73.75 due in November.

Any questions, please contact Judy Wedekind

Bourbon Chicken, Recipe submitted by Donna McCain

Seared chicken simmered in bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh ginger and garlic (4 servings)

2 lbs boneless chicken thighs

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1/4 cup Bourbon

1/4 cup brown sugar

3 scallions, sliced

1 teaspoon powdered ginger

2 garlic cloves

1-2 tablespoons sesame oil

Cut chicken into bite size pieces, sauté in oil in batches, until lightly browned. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, bourbon, brown sugar, garlic and ginger in a bowl. Add sauce to pan, deglaze pan by scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pan. Return chicken to pan, simmer uncovered until sauce is reduced to a glaze and chicken is fully cooked. Season to taste Garnish with scallions Enjoy!

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9/5 – Karen O’Malley

9/19 – Denise Appleman 9/19 – Mary Ann Blackmore

10/11 – Mariam Scott 10/13 – Billie Albrecht

10/15 – Lori Lewis 10/18 – Paula Riccio 10/19 – Judy Bartlett

10/20 – Judy Wedekind 10/29 – Janis Magee

10/30 – Donna McCain 10/30 – Stephanie Sheppa

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Bobbin' on the Beach

September 19 -21, 2019

Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center 1000 Water Street

Jacksonville, Florida

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

http://quiltfestjax.com/

Some of the Pray Flags

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Interesting Links:

The Florida Quilt Network: http://www.floridaquiltnetwork.com/ Buttermilk Basin: http://www.buttermilkbasin.com/ Country Quilts and Bears: http://www.countryquiltsandbears.com/ Craftsy: https://www.craftsy.com/ Happy Apple Quilts: http://www.happyapplequilts.com/quilt_fabrics Inspire Quilting: http://inspirequiltingandsewing.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ Sew’n Wild Oats Quilting Blog: http://sewnwildoaks.blogspot.com/ Sue Spargo: http://www.suespargo.com/index.php Sweet Darling Quilts: http://www.sweetdarlingquilts.com/index.htm

Please email all newsletter submissions for the OCTOBER Newsletter to Janis Magee @ janismagee@yahoo.com by midnight, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019.

Freebie Table:

Did you do some cleaning out and purging this summer, don’t forget to bring your purged items and put on our Freebie Table. The only requirement is you MUST take it back home with you if it doesn’t get chosen to go home with someone else.

Quilters Fabric Sale Quilters Estate Sale: Lots of fabric, books and some cross stitch supplies. No Machines for sale.

Early Preview Sale for Friends and Guild members:

Friday Sept. 27, 2019, noon to 3.

Saturday Sept. 28th, 2019.

Fabric Priced at $4 per yard.

Books and Patterns $1 & $2. Location: 2932 Windridge Oaks Drive, Palm Harbor, Florida. 9:00 AM to 3:00. Everything half price after noon on Saturday. Questions: Call Sharon Kalinowski 727-254-4286