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Volume XIX, Issue 9<br />

President’s <strong>Message</strong><br />

Determine to live life with flair and laughter. Maya Angelou<br />

www.<strong>Quilters</strong>ByThe<strong>Sea</strong>.com<br />

September 2012<br />

The 2012 QBS Retreat “Escape from Reality” truly lived up to its billing. Starting with a retreat blog executed <strong>by</strong> Jan Macy; Cat<br />

Harris and Mary Carbajal were a dynamic duo and presented a retreat that will be remembered fondly and often.<br />

Mary Bladen, my roomie, arrived at my home promptly at 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Both our husbands were scratching <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

heads. “Looks like you’re leaving <strong>the</strong> country,” said my spouse Patrick Kennedy. Bob Bladen commented, “There is no way all that<br />

stuff is fitting in Susan’s car.” Well all that stuff did fit in my trunk and back seat and Temecula does feel 180 degrees from Long<br />

Beach. Plus, staying in a nunnery at Vina de Lestonnac always makes me smile deep inside. In seventh grade I really wanted to be<br />

a nun, just like Sister Mary Lidwina, a Benedictine nun from New Jersey.<br />

Immediately after finding our spaces in room #2, we went over to room #1 where <strong>the</strong> fun began. First up was a name tag area with<br />

stickers for decoration. Also, <strong>the</strong>re was a humongous basket filled with fat quarters and a jelly bean jar. To win <strong>the</strong>se you just had to<br />

write down your guess. Carol Garcia won <strong>the</strong> fat quarters and Sheryl Hunter won <strong>the</strong> jelly beans. Carole Jurado won a prize for<br />

best name tag. Ano<strong>the</strong>r fun challenge pitted <strong>the</strong> rooms against each o<strong>the</strong>r: whoever put toge<strong>the</strong>r a quilt <strong>the</strong>med puzzle first, won.<br />

Room one was <strong>the</strong> victor. There was a contest to make <strong>the</strong> best block made from a fabric pack. The winner, Sandy Carreon, made<br />

a block with a huge hot air balloon, and won every one else’s blocks; which were wonderful.<br />

Entertainment included being serenaded <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ukulele Ladies, taught <strong>by</strong> Vicki Allred and also Joanie Wolf and Margot Taub.<br />

They practiced and <strong>the</strong>n performed before <strong>the</strong> Ice Cream Social in a sing-a-long led <strong>by</strong> Kayleen Leone. Also on <strong>the</strong> program that<br />

evening was a hilarious barber shop trio, Kasey Egelus, Carole Jurado and Brandi Kelly-Contreras. They made <strong>the</strong>ir own costumes<br />

and lip-synced to hilarious responses <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> audience. The Swimettes, synchronized swim team, Christine Panos, Kasey<br />

Egelus, Linda Fowler, Joanie Wolf, Paula Dudek, Vicki Allred, Brandi Kelly-Contreras, and Lori Davies were back this year with<br />

more members. A fast, tension packed jellyroll race found Patti Paschall <strong>the</strong> winner for 2012.<br />

The nicest quilt attendee of all was Brandi Kelly-Contreras, who accumulated <strong>the</strong> most bead necklaces for all her good deeds. Kay<br />

Zelllmer was rewarded “handily” for her work at <strong>the</strong> retreat. (You’ll have to ask Kay about her prize). And Show and Tell was literally<br />

a parade of amazing and beautiful quilts, table runners, purses, etc. The four days were over all too soon. Great memories preserved<br />

<strong>by</strong> our talented photographer, Vicki Allred, will remind us of a lot of sharing, yummy snacks, talented members and time<br />

spent with friends both new and old. Thank you, thank you, thank you; and major hugs to Mary Carbajal and Cat Harris for an action<br />

packed and spectacular weekend.<br />

QBS August meeting was moved to August 23 rd . And it didn’t seem to damper <strong>the</strong> enthusiasm nor hinder <strong>the</strong> special program <strong>by</strong><br />

Vicki Allred, Kayleen Leone, Joanie Wolf and Kathleen Lisen<strong>by</strong>. We had an old fashioned hoedown replete with a song <strong>by</strong><br />

Kayleen, accompanied <strong>by</strong> Vicki on ukulele; cowboy hats, kerchiefs, and a photo op location. There were four stations set up for technique<br />

presentations <strong>by</strong> Ann Leibovitz and Pat Adair, who showed hand and machine appliqué. Karen Binkley who presented a<br />

new ruler set that makes creating pinwheels a breeze and Robin Gallagher demonstrating how to make two of her clever patterns.<br />

The evening went <strong>by</strong> so quickly. I hope we do it again. Well done, ladies.<br />

School’s starting and so is <strong>the</strong> push to get our Opportunity Quilt for 2013 off <strong>the</strong> ground. Margie Oschwald, has organized, contributed<br />

additional fabric, and cut and prepped <strong>the</strong> blocks which need to be pieced and appliquéd. Please contact me to volunteer to be<br />

part of this communal and vital QBS fundraising endeavor. Every stitch you contribute will get us closer to our goal.<br />

See you all in September.<br />

Sew Happy,<br />

Susan C. =^..^=


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Wrap-up -- Temecula Retreat 2012<br />

Well retreat has come and gone and we hope that we helped you all “escape reality” for awhile. We<br />

want to thank everyone who attended and everyone who contributed to this event – whe<strong>the</strong>r you were<br />

a vendor who made a gift or donation or an attendee who just had a positive attitude and went with<br />

<strong>the</strong> flow. We all came toge<strong>the</strong>r to share our love for quilting and to have a relaxing and fun time and<br />

make some new friends.<br />

There were also several “retreat angels” who contributed to <strong>the</strong> success of this event:<br />

Chris Panos led <strong>the</strong> “Swimmettes” through a very professional synchronized swimming routine Friday<br />

night that amazed us all. Kudos to <strong>the</strong>se performers – <strong>the</strong>y get better every year (and <strong>the</strong> group gets<br />

larger). And many thanks to Callaway Vineyards, who provided us with a case of wine to enjoy at our<br />

wine event following <strong>the</strong> swim.<br />

Randy Miller and Linda Fowler organized <strong>the</strong> “Jelly Roll Race” which produced about 20 quilt tops for<br />

charitable purposes. There were a lot of participants and <strong>the</strong>y were good sports to wear <strong>the</strong> “jelly roll<br />

rag” strips on <strong>the</strong>ir heads! Patti Pascal won <strong>the</strong> race with a time of 37 minutes and change.<br />

Brandi Kelly-Contreras, Carol Jurado and Kasey Egelus dressed up as “Ru<strong>by</strong>’s Girls” and entertained us<br />

<strong>by</strong> lip-synching a couple of oldies (“Lollipop”, “Sugartime”) before serving us fabulous banana splits at<br />

Saturday’s ice cream social. Too much fun.<br />

Vicki Allred and Kayleen Leone led us in a ukulele sing-along while we enjoyed <strong>the</strong> desserts. Singing<br />

those old songs mellowed everyone out and made for a nice, relaxing evening.<br />

There was also <strong>the</strong> block contest, <strong>the</strong> gift (one yard of fabric) exchange, <strong>the</strong> puzzle contest, <strong>the</strong> treasure<br />

hunt at Quilter’s Coop (who went far beyond our expectations and not only hid prizes throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> store but sent back a gift bag for all retreat attendees, whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y went to <strong>the</strong> treasure hunt or<br />

not! Thank you Quilter’s Coop!) and <strong>the</strong> final Show n’ Tell on Sunday morning where we displayed our<br />

work and awarded <strong>the</strong> prizes.<br />

Lori Davies won <strong>the</strong> “Crowd Pleaser” award – a two-night stay at Inspirations quilting retreat in Big<br />

Bear Lake – for her wonderful American flag quilt. Sandy Carreon won <strong>the</strong> block contest, with a beautifully<br />

pieced hot-air balloon design. She not only won all <strong>the</strong> blocks but a gift basket from Calico House<br />

too.<br />

New this year was <strong>the</strong> “kindness beads” award… won <strong>by</strong> Brandi Kelly-Contreras. Everyone received a<br />

pair of beads in <strong>the</strong>ir goodie bags. If someone did something kind for you, you could give her/him your<br />

beads. Conversely, if someone did something not-so-nice, you could take <strong>the</strong>ir beads away! It was a<br />

lot of fun watching <strong>the</strong> beads go back and forth and maybe made us all go out of our way to be a little<br />

more helpful!<br />

Carol Garcia won <strong>the</strong> “Guess How Many Fat Quarters” contest and received a $25.00 gift certificate to<br />

<strong>the</strong> Fat Quarter Quilt Shop.com plus all of <strong>the</strong> fat quarters. And Kay Zellmer won an extra pair of hands<br />

for next year (that’s all I’m sayin’). And those industrious girls in Room 1 won <strong>the</strong> puzzle contest, even<br />

though <strong>the</strong>y later admitted that <strong>the</strong>ir puzzle was way easier than Room 2’s. And Carol Jurado won <strong>the</strong><br />

“best-decorated nametag” prize… complete with a pipe cleaner “crown.”<br />

Mary and I thank you all for attending and participating in <strong>the</strong> fun. And remember to thank and patronize<br />

our donors. We’ll put up a complete listing soon.<br />

See you all next year!


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Retreat<br />

Highlights


Page 4 <strong>Quilters</strong> By <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> September 2012<br />

SEPTEMBER<br />

BIRTHDAYS<br />

Marisol Rodarte<br />

Chris Panos<br />

JoAnn White<br />

Myrna Mallek-Roth<br />

Tricia Savage<br />

Randy Miller<br />

Kayleen Leone<br />

Margot Taub<br />

9/2<br />

9/7<br />

9/15<br />

9/19<br />

9/21<br />

9/22<br />

9/28<br />

9/29<br />

BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />

POSITIONS - ELECTED<br />

President Susan Contreras<br />

V.P. Programs Joanie Wolf<br />

Kathleen Lisen<strong>by</strong><br />

V.P. Workshops Vicki Allred<br />

Marisol Rodarte<br />

Treasurer Dean Lund<br />

Secretary Sheryl Stahl<br />

Auditor(s) Open<br />

Membership Ann Dutton<br />

Jan Hinman<br />

Loretta Barber<br />

Special Events Ann Leibovitz<br />

Pat Adair<br />

Jerilee Malley<br />

Quilt Show 2012 JoAnn White<br />

Sabrina Ugwu<br />

POSITIONS-APPOINTED<br />

Intraguild Your Name Could Be Here<br />

Intraguild Board Representative open<br />

Community Relations Randy Miller<br />

Librarians Caroline Finley<br />

Brenda Rouse<br />

Parliamentarian Sandy Carreon<br />

Newsletter Lori Davies<br />

SCCQG Representative Sandy Carreon<br />

STANDING COMMITTEES<br />

Block of <strong>the</strong> Month Lori Davies<br />

Equipment Your Name Could Be Here<br />

Greeters Loretta Barber<br />

Anne Dutton<br />

Jan Hinman<br />

Guild Basket Your Name Could Be Here<br />

Historian Your Name Could Be Here<br />

Hospitality Sandra Carreon<br />

Co-Hospitality Lori Davies<br />

Opportunity Quilt 2012 Your Name Could Be Here<br />

Photographer Vicki Allred<br />

<strong>President's</strong> Gift Marilyn Pond<br />

Publicity Marilyn Pond<br />

Raffle Wendy Dillon<br />

Retreat Mary Carbajal<br />

Cat Harris<br />

Secret Pal Connie Higgins<br />

Sew So Late Carole Jurado<br />

Show & Tell Suzanne Heer<br />

Webmaster Laura Brown/Connie Higgins<br />

GENERAL MEETINGS are held <strong>the</strong> 2nd THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Doors<br />

open at 6:15 pm, meeting starts at 7:00 pm<br />

First Baptist Church of Lakewood<br />

5336 E. Arbor Road<br />

Long Beach, CA 90808<br />

BOARD MEETINGS are held on <strong>the</strong> 3rd Thursday of <strong>the</strong> month at 6:30 pm, same<br />

location, unless o<strong>the</strong>rwise stated in <strong>the</strong> newsletter.<br />

Newsletter DEADLINE is <strong>the</strong> SATURDAY after <strong>the</strong> General Meeting. Email<br />

articles in MS Word format to:<br />

Lori Davies at: davieslori@aol.com<br />

This guild is organized for educational and charitable purposes. Its objective is to fur<strong>the</strong>r quilting<br />

excellence through education and travel, and to promote quilting in a philanthropic manner. This<br />

corporation does not contemplate pecuniary gain or profit to members <strong>the</strong>reof and is organized for<br />

nonprofit purposes. Annual dues are $25.00 and shall be payable at or before <strong>the</strong> January<br />

general meeting. Membership shall be prorated if paid at or after <strong>the</strong> July general meeting and<br />

shall be half <strong>the</strong> full annual dues. Visitors may attend any meeting <strong>by</strong> paying $3.00 per meeting.


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Programs<br />

Kathleen Lisen<strong>by</strong> and Joanie Wolf<br />

DATE SPEAKER TOPIC<br />

September 13, 2012 Annual Business Meeting<br />

and Ice Cream Social<br />

Quilt Auction<br />

October 11, 2012 Peggy Martin Beyond <strong>the</strong> traditional trunk<br />

show<br />

November 8, 2012 Natalie Barnes Beyond <strong>the</strong> Reef<br />

SEPTEMBER<br />

WORKSHOP<br />

Roberta Peterson<br />

September 15, 2012<br />

9am-4pm<br />

OCTOBER<br />

WORKSHOP<br />

Peggy Martin<br />

Quick Strip Paper Piecing<br />

October 13, 2012<br />

9am-4pm


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Guild Meeting Programs<br />

September 13, 2012<br />

<strong>Quilters</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong><br />

Annual Business Meeting<br />

Ice Cream Social and Games<br />

Quilt Auction<br />

October 11, 2012<br />

Peggy Martin<br />

Quick Strip Paper Piecing<br />

November 8. 2012<br />

Natalie Barnes<br />

Beyond <strong>the</strong> Reef - "The Quilting Gene"<br />

December 13, 2012<br />

"Holiday Celebration"<br />

Guild Workshop fees are $30 for members and $40<br />

for non-members unless o<strong>the</strong>rwise stated.<br />

Member Cancellation Policy<br />

1. A full refund will be paid up to two weeks prior to a<br />

workshop.<br />

2. Up to one week prior to a workshop, <strong>the</strong>re will be a<br />

full refund only if <strong>the</strong> position can be filled from <strong>the</strong><br />

wait list.<br />

3. If <strong>the</strong>re is less than one week prior to cancellation,<br />

no refund will be given.<br />

Registration is official only when payment has been<br />

received. If payment is not received within one week<br />

after registering, that quilter's name will be removed<br />

from <strong>the</strong> list and <strong>the</strong>ir place will be given <strong>the</strong> next name<br />

on <strong>the</strong> waiting list.<br />

For information on programs email:<br />

Kathleen Lisen<strong>by</strong>: kmcgilisen<strong>by</strong>@charter.net<br />

Joanie Wolf:<br />

joaniewolf@verizon.net<br />

Guild Workshops<br />

September 15, 2012<br />

Roberta Peterson<br />

October 13, 2012<br />

Peggy Martin<br />

Quick Strip Paper Piecing<br />

November 10,2012<br />

Natalie Barnes<br />

Rotary Cutting /No Rule(r)s<br />

December 15, 2012<br />

No Workshop Scheduled<br />

Ladies above and Sandy Wilcox below show off <strong>the</strong> new<br />

technique—TWISTERS.


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BLOCK OF THE MONTH<br />

For <strong>the</strong> contest, you will produce one block from <strong>the</strong> decade pattern for that<br />

month. That will put you into <strong>the</strong> drawing for that Month.<br />

(email Lori for questions – davieslori@aol.com)<br />

(All quilt block patterns are from quilterscache.com - Look in <strong>the</strong> newsletter for <strong>the</strong> pattern<br />

title or get <strong>the</strong> directions at <strong>the</strong> General Meetings.)<br />

If you’re playing along, <strong>the</strong>re is a one-time $10 fee:<br />

Block 3 – 1940s: If you didn’t bring this block to <strong>the</strong> retreat, please bring it to <strong>the</strong> October<br />

meeting.<br />

Block 4 – 1950s: for September but please bring this block to <strong>the</strong> October meeting, as<br />

well.<br />

Block 5 - Halloween: October (You will be showing me 3 blocks this month—<strong>the</strong><br />

1940s, 1950s, and Halloween.)<br />

Block 6 – 1960s: November<br />

<strong>Quilters</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong><br />

September 2012<br />

Finished table runner or quilt: December<br />

Names go in a hat for those who finish <strong>the</strong> block each month.<br />

Those who finish all 6 blocks AND <strong>the</strong> table runner or quilt will be in <strong>the</strong> final drawing.<br />

Fiber Qwest Retreats<br />

Luxurious Retreats Ricki Bremer--Teacher, Author, Designer<br />

August 24-26 ’12 Fullerton in Orange County since 2007<br />

Sept 21-23 ’12 Laguna Woods<br />

November 4-6 ’12 Brea<br />

Quilting, Sewing,<br />

Knitting, Crochet<br />

& More!<br />

www.fiberqwestretreats.com for details and pictures!


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BLOCK 5 – OCTOBER<br />

HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN<br />

SEW SEW EARLY AND SEW SEW LATE<br />

Thanks to Tranquility Quilt Shop, 10191 Valley View Street, Cypress,<br />

we are having Sew Sew Early again on <strong>the</strong> first and third Thursday of<br />

each month. Tranquility also has a twenty per cent off sale every Thursday<br />

on everything and an additional ten per cent off if you pay cash.<br />

They also have a nice large, comfortable sewing area.<br />

Many thanks also to SewVac Ltd, 1762 Clark Avenue, Long Beach,<br />

90815, for letting us have Sew Sew Late <strong>the</strong>re every Saturday night, except<br />

for a few special occasions. Scott always has something on sale,<br />

sometimes just for us and o<strong>the</strong>r times for all his customers.<br />

Both of <strong>the</strong>se sewing events are open to everyone in <strong>the</strong> guild and are<br />

lots of fun and a good way to get to know o<strong>the</strong>r guild members. Sew<br />

Sew Late is a potluck event and everyone brings something to share with<br />

<strong>the</strong> whole group. At Sew Sew Early, you are on your own to ei<strong>the</strong>r pack<br />

a lunch or get something to eat near <strong>the</strong> store. There are several eating<br />

places within walking distance, and Stater Bro<strong>the</strong>rs market that has a<br />

HOFFMAN<br />

FABRICS<br />

September 2012<br />

Block 5 celebrates Halloween. Go to http://<br />

quilterscache.com. In <strong>the</strong> menu selection, drop down to<br />

QUILT BLOCKS GALORE – FREE QUILT BLOCK<br />

PATTERNS.<br />

Then click on M-Z and scroll down to Pumpkin Wall<br />

Hanging.<br />

This is a paper pieced block, so if you’ve never tried paper<br />

piecing, you may want to go to <strong>the</strong> website’s Practice<br />

Paper Piecing Page.<br />

Obviously, <strong>the</strong> colors of Halloween apply, here.<br />

“Artful Screenprints &<br />

Bali Batiks designbed for<br />

quilter’s creativity.”<br />

View us @<br />

www.Hoffmanfabrics.com


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September 2012<br />

Places to Go<br />

All America City <strong>Quilters</strong> Present “The Old Town Quilt Show” along with an All Ford Car Show for <strong>the</strong> guys.<br />

Downtown Old Orcutt Saturday Sept 8, 2012, 9Am-3PM. Free admission, Quilt Treasures Boutique, Bake Sale and Mini Quilt<br />

Auction. www.santamariaquilters.com<br />

31 st Annual San Diego Quilt Show “Life’s a Beach” Quilt Show and Challenge. Sept 13-15, 2012, San Diego<br />

Convention Center. Multiday pass $10. www.sandiegoquiltshow.com<br />

“Quilts for all <strong>Sea</strong>sons” - quilt show in Victor Valley—September 14 & 15. San Bernardino County<br />

Fairgrounds, 14899 Seventh St., Victorville.<br />

Coastal <strong>Quilters</strong> Guild presents “Harvest of Colors” Quilt Show 2012 Sept 22-23, 2012. Santa Barbara,<br />

CA. Members of Fibervision will be <strong>the</strong> featured artists. $10 at <strong>the</strong> door, presale $8 www.coastalquilters.com<br />

Mountain <strong>Quilters</strong> of Idyllwild present “A Mountain Meadow” Quilt show. Set 29-30, 2012. New location, The Peace<br />

Center at Buckhorn Camp, 24641 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA. $7 at <strong>the</strong> door $6 presale idyquiltshow@verizon.net.<br />

Reindeer Quilt Dash: October 4, 5, and 6—Thursday-Saturday 9am-6pm. 8 participating shops<br />

in <strong>the</strong> Riverside area—Stars & Scraps, Quilter’s Cocoon, Painted Lady, Busy Bee, Cherry Berry, Georgia’s,<br />

Quilter’s Faire, and Monica’s.<br />

Old Town Temecula Outdoor Quilt Show—October 6th. Live auction 1pm at Old Town Community<br />

Theater Courtyard.<br />

Simi Valley Quilt Guild Quilt Show “Celebrate” Oct 6-7, 2012. Rancho Santa Susana Community Center. Are you<br />

up for a challenge? They are also hosting a quilt challenge with cash prizes. Pick up entry form at events table at our general<br />

guild meeting or www.simivalleyquiltguild.org. Entries due August 31, 2012.<br />

Camarillo <strong>Quilters</strong> Association is featuring Julie Silber at <strong>the</strong>ir Oct 12 workshop. Quilt Sharing, Appraisal<br />

and Dating old quilts. Julie has more that 30 years of experience and she will do verbal appraisals and estimates<br />

of “antique” (made before 1950) quilts or blocks that participants bring. Cost is $35, contact Linda<br />

McKenna 805-650-1634 or email vpresident22@camarilloquilters.org<br />

A Quilter’s Odyssey—Los Angeles County <strong>Quilters</strong> Guild—October 12 & 13 @ <strong>the</strong> Greek Orthodox<br />

Church of Long Beach, 5701 East Colorado St., Long Beach.


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Randy Miller<br />

COMMUNITY RELATIONS<br />

So far 159 quilts have been turned in to Community Relations, which is fifty-three per cent of<br />

our 2012 goal of 350.<br />

100%<br />

90%<br />

80%<br />

70%<br />

60%<br />

50%<br />

40%<br />

30%<br />

20%<br />

10%<br />

0%<br />

53%<br />

I am going to be out of town for <strong>the</strong> September meeting, and since it will be our fund raiser auction,<br />

we will not have any quilt kits at <strong>the</strong> meeting. If anyone needs a kit before <strong>the</strong> meeting or<br />

wants to give me a finished quilt, please call me and we can make arrangements to take care of<br />

it.<br />

Sonia Das will be collecting School Supplies at <strong>the</strong> September meeting. The school supplies<br />

will be donated to For <strong>the</strong> Child, New Life Beginnings, and <strong>the</strong> Long Beach Woman’s Shelter.<br />

All types of school supplies are appreciated. Some of <strong>the</strong> charities have a few older kids, so<br />

keep <strong>the</strong>m in mind while shopping. Also, For <strong>the</strong> Child can use children’s books and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

items that <strong>the</strong>y need at “Kid’s Place” (Courthouse child care).<br />

We have not scheduled a community relations meeting for September. If this changes an e-mail<br />

blast will be sent out.<br />

I especially want to thank everyone who came to <strong>the</strong> August Workshop and who participated in<br />

<strong>the</strong> Jelly Roll Races at <strong>the</strong> retreat. Many tops were completed and <strong>the</strong>re are a lot of <strong>the</strong>m out<br />

<strong>the</strong>re to be quilted. I think we may make our goal this year thanks to everyone’s effort.


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<strong>Quilters</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> September 2012<br />

QBS 2012 Election Information<br />

On behalf of <strong>the</strong> nominating committee <strong>the</strong> following members will appear on <strong>the</strong> ballot for<br />

2013. The ballot will be available and you will be asked to vote at <strong>the</strong> September 13, 2012<br />

general meeting.<br />

President - Susan Contreras<br />

VP Programs - Kathleen Lisen<strong>by</strong><br />

VP Workshops - Vicki Allred & Marilyn Pond<br />

Secretary - Sheryl Stahl<br />

Treasurer - Dean Lund<br />

Membership – Rose Aldepe and Brandi Kelly-Contreras<br />

Internal Auditor – JoAnna Kerrigan and Margot Taub<br />

Special Events – Open<br />

Quilt Show Chair – Jo Ann White and Sabrina Ugwu<br />

Absentee ballots from members in good standing must be received <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> day before <strong>the</strong><br />

Annual Business Meeting. To cast an absentee ballot, a member will write out her/his votes<br />

on any slip of paper, place it in an envelope, seal it, and sign it across <strong>the</strong> flap. This envelope<br />

shall be delivered to <strong>the</strong> parliamentarian (Sandy Carreon 211 E Forhan St, Long Beach, CA<br />

90805) prior to <strong>the</strong> annual meeting, who shall deliver all absentee ballots to <strong>the</strong> head teller<br />

for tally.<br />

Voting shall be conducted <strong>by</strong> secret ballot and <strong>the</strong> person with <strong>the</strong> most votes wins.<br />

Please consider volunteering some of your time to fill one of <strong>the</strong> appointed positions or a<br />

standing committee position. Simply let a member of <strong>the</strong> nominating committee know if<br />

you are willing to help out.<br />

The appointed positions are for one year and no more than two consecutive years. They are:<br />

Newsletter Editor-Lori Davies<br />

Parliamentarian-Sandy Carreon<br />

Librarian- Open<br />

Intraguild Coordinator- Open<br />

Community Services/Philanthropic Coordinator-<br />

Sou<strong>the</strong>rn California Council of Quilt Guilds Representative –Sandy Carreon<br />

Standing Committees have no term limits and no voting rights on <strong>the</strong> Board. The positions<br />

are: Historian, Show and Tell, Facilities/Equipment, Hospitality, President‘s Gift, Bee Keeper,<br />

Publicity, Opportunity Quilt Current and Opportunity Quilt Future, Guild Basket, Greeter,<br />

Photographer<br />

Please contact one of <strong>the</strong> following if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.<br />

Wendy Dillon, Marilyn Pond, Joan Wolf, Sandy Carreon and Alt Kacey Egleus QBS Nominating<br />

Committee


Page 12 <strong>Quilters</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong><br />

Ann Leibovitz shows off an interesting 3 dimensional looking<br />

quilt. To this editor, <strong>the</strong> blocks look like time pieces.<br />

Civil War Quilts<br />

September 2012<br />

Don Beld, Our SCCQG treasurer and author of Civil War Quilts, told of a great display happening in <strong>the</strong> East. The American<br />

Textile History Museum (ATHM) in Lowell, Massachusetts is contributing to <strong>the</strong> nationwide conversation on <strong>the</strong> sesquicentennial<br />

commemoration of <strong>the</strong> American Civil War (1861-65) through Homefront & Battlefield: Quilts & Context in <strong>the</strong> Civil<br />

War, an intriguing and absorbing look at <strong>the</strong> most divisive period in American history.When <strong>the</strong> Civil War broke out in America,<br />

<strong>the</strong> very fabric of life was altered. ATHM showcases this pivotal period in American history through a new lens, reflecting<br />

<strong>the</strong> personal sacrifice, heroism, mourning and reconciliation that changed <strong>the</strong> course of our country.<br />

Exhibit runs June 30, 2012 – November 25, 2012, more information can be found here.<br />

http://www.athm.org/exhibitions/current_exhibitions/index.php<br />

Anne’s embroidery and redwork is always so beautiful<br />

and technically exceptional.


2<br />

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />

9 10<br />

16<br />

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23/30<br />

3<br />

Labor Day<br />

Open Sew<br />

Cerritos Senior<br />

Center<br />

@ Pat Nixon<br />

Park<br />

5—8:30 p.m.<br />

17<br />

Open Sew<br />

Cerritos Senior<br />

Center @ Pat<br />

Nixon Park 5-<br />

8:30<br />

24<br />

Open Sew<br />

Cerritos Senior<br />

Center @pat<br />

Nixon Park<br />

5-8:30pm<br />

4<br />

11<br />

Never<br />

Forget<br />

9/11<br />

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25<br />

SEPTEMBER<br />

Calendar of Events<br />

5<br />

12 13<br />

General Meeting<br />

6<br />

19 20<br />

First Baptist<br />

Church of Lakewood<br />

7pm<br />

Doors open<br />

6:15<br />

Board Meeting<br />

6:30pm<br />

First Baptist<br />

Church<br />

1<br />

7 8<br />

14<br />

21<br />

26 27 28<br />

Sew So Late<br />

Sew Vac Ltd.<br />

5 p.m.—???<br />

Sew So Late<br />

LB SEW VAC<br />

5pm—?<br />

15<br />

Sew So Late<br />

LB SEW<br />

VAC<br />

5pm—?<br />

22<br />

Sew So Late<br />

LB SEW VAC<br />

5 p.m.—???<br />

29<br />

Sew So Late<br />

LB SEW VAC<br />

5pm-?


Page 14 <strong>Quilters</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> September 2012<br />

Quilt Auction! Quilt Auction!<br />

Coming to your guild September 13, 2012!<br />

NOW is <strong>the</strong> time to round up and label your donations! Wall quilts, lap quilts, table runners,<br />

placemats, bags and – BED quilts are all hot items. Any quilt donation, new or loved,<br />

may be just what someone else wants to love. Follow <strong>the</strong> 3 easy steps below:<br />

Fill out <strong>the</strong> attached form and safety pin it to your quilt.<br />

Turn in your donations at <strong>the</strong> September 13 th guild meeting. (If you will be unable to attend<br />

<strong>the</strong> September meeting, you may give it to Ann Leibovitz at <strong>the</strong> Retreat, at <strong>the</strong> August<br />

23 rd guild meeting or call her at 562 597 2206 to make special arrangements.)<br />

Invite lots of friends with checkbooks, who’ve always wanted to have a handmade<br />

quilt to <strong>the</strong> September 13 th guild meeting!<br />

And will YOU outbid Connie for <strong>the</strong> “50 States” quilt??<br />

Quilt Title _____________________________<br />

Approximate size _______________________<br />

Maker (if known) _______________________<br />

Year made (if known) ___________<br />

Donor (if different from maker)<br />

______________________________________<br />

Is <strong>the</strong>re a story to this quilt?<br />

______________________________________<br />

______________________________________<br />

______________________________________


Page 15 <strong>Quilters</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> September 2012<br />

Brandi Kelly-Contreras, with her bright smile, is happy to<br />

present houses in a row. Who wouldn’t want to live in a<br />

neighborhood like this!<br />

Rose Aldape displays a beautiful red, white, and blue quilt.<br />

IMPORTANT PHOTO INFORMATION:<br />

<strong>Quilters</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> uses a public storage site (Photobucket.com) for storing digital photographs from Show and Tell,<br />

Retreats and o<strong>the</strong>r guild events. On this website we have photo albums arranged <strong>by</strong> year, starting with 2006 when our<br />

account was established. Each year has a sub-album for each month and/or event.<br />

Guild members may view our photos <strong>by</strong> logging into Photobucket as a guest. Once you are on <strong>the</strong> site, you can view pictures and<br />

save copies to your computer if desired. Here’s how to log into our website.<br />

HOW TO SIGN IN TO PHOTOBUCKET:<br />

Go to www.photobucket.com<br />

At top right corner you will see Sign-In. Click on this to go to <strong>the</strong> sign-in screen.<br />

Enter <strong>the</strong> Username: qbsphotos (all lower case)<br />

Enter <strong>the</strong> Password for guests: quilting (all lower case; <strong>the</strong> password is case sensitive)<br />

This will open <strong>the</strong> QBSphoto’s Album home page. Some photos may be displayed on <strong>the</strong> screen from <strong>the</strong> most recent posting.<br />

Once you are on <strong>the</strong> home page, you can go to <strong>the</strong> desired album for <strong>the</strong> year and month you want to view. To do this, you<br />

may need to scroll down to see <strong>the</strong> bottom of your screen depending on your computer.<br />

On <strong>the</strong> far right you will see a menu labeled Sub-Albums. Scroll down to <strong>the</strong> year desired and click on it to expand <strong>the</strong> list<br />

showing each month within that year.<br />

Select <strong>the</strong> month desired and click to open that folder.<br />

You can navigate to any folder you want <strong>by</strong> clicking on <strong>the</strong> Sub-Album you wish to view.<br />

If you want to save a copy of a digital photo onto your own computer, you can right-click on your mouse and do a “save-as”<br />

following general computer protocol.


Page 16 <strong>Quilters</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> September 2012<br />

Anne Leibovitz shows off her country sampler. Dean Lund has a star quilt that is definitely large.<br />

Kasey Egelus shows off blue and while diamonds . Kayleen Leone is proud of her beautiful orange, green,<br />

and black twisted blocks.


Page 17 <strong>Quilters</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> September 2012<br />

Susan Kappelman’s tribute to <strong>the</strong> fight against breast cancer makes us all aware of <strong>the</strong> importance of <strong>the</strong> mammogram.<br />

The <strong>Quilters</strong> for <strong>the</strong> Brave show off <strong>the</strong>ir newest additions.<br />

Frances Moore shows off a beautiful quilt of black and white with yellow accents. Sandy Wilcox shows off a pink and<br />

blue ba<strong>by</strong> quilt.


Page 18<br />

What a beautiful red and white wall hanging<br />

Sandy Wilcox has made!<br />

<strong>Quilters</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> September 2012<br />

Pat Blank shows off two fabulous designs—a<br />

fairy nymph quilt and a cowgirl purse.<br />

Robin Gallagher shows off a lovely purple and black quilt.<br />

Robin always has great designs, changing things up to create<br />

a Robin-original.


Page 19 <strong>Quilters</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> September 2012<br />

Robin Gallagher shows off a mat and ruler case, as well as, a<br />

black and while star quilt.<br />

Rose Aldape displays a flower quilt and a red, white, and blue<br />

star quilt.


Volume XIX, Issue 9<br />

<strong>Quilters</strong> By The <strong>Sea</strong><br />

P.O. Box 92814<br />

Long Beach, CA 90809<br />

Sheryl Hunter shows off a table runner.<br />

September 2012

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