President's Message - Quilters by the Sea
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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
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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.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<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 />
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Open Sew<br />
Cerritos Senior<br />
Center @ Pat<br />
Nixon Park 5-<br />
8:30<br />
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Open Sew<br />
Cerritos Senior<br />
Center @pat<br />
Nixon Park<br />
5-8:30pm<br />
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11<br />
Never<br />
Forget<br />
9/11<br />
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SEPTEMBER<br />
Calendar of Events<br />
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General Meeting<br />
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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 />
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7 8<br />
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Sew So Late<br />
Sew Vac Ltd.<br />
5 p.m.—???<br />
Sew So Late<br />
LB SEW VAC<br />
5pm—?<br />
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Sew So Late<br />
LB SEW<br />
VAC<br />
5pm—?<br />
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Sew So Late<br />
LB SEW VAC<br />
5 p.m.—???<br />
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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.
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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