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0Hill ‘N Hollow NewsletterPresident’sBlockI‟ll bet you are enjoyingthe spring flowers,green grass, and warmweather at your house.Well, at my house I‟menjoyed SNOWMEN.Our president, AnnieWagar, has chosensnowmen for her block,and several have beenturned in already.They‟re great! Lots ofimagination. Rememberto turn in a block for herpresident‟s quilt no laterthan the Septembermeetings.Check the website fordetails. Barb Jaegerlenj@centurytel.netFat Quarterfor AprilFat Quarter for Marchwill be pastels.Don‟t forget to bringthose „What was Ithinking‟ fatquarters.Barb TennisonAprilProgram!Hill ‘N Hollow Quilters GuildThe Hill 'n HollowQuilters Guild will bepresenting a lecture byMickey Depre at theirnext meeting on April8th. The title of herlecture is "Tips, Tricks,& Other Stuff". Mickeywill share a PowerPointpresentation featuringlots of tips and tricksplus movie demos ofvarious techniques, i.e.,machine appliqué`,binding, machinequilting, etc. Followingthe lecture there will bea short trunk show andquestion/answer period.RefreshmentsThank you to those whobrought delicious Marchgoodies! Remember ifyou have an Aprilbirthday and want tobring treats, we will allbe grateful! Of course,anyone who bringstreats is alwaysthoughtful of our sweetteeth.Happy birthday thismonth to Sandy Craig,Dianne Doughty, MaryDowell, IreneFalkenberg, JeanFischer, Sue Herron, GailHouse, BarbaraMagnuson, MaryPorretto, and LindaDickson-Smith. If youwant us to wish you ahappy birthday, be sureto write your birthdaymonth on the attendancesheet. Linda Shute,RefreshmentsQuilts forJapanQuilters Newsletter haslong enjoyed a friendshipwith Patchwork Tsushin,a leading Japanese quiltmagazine. So whenEditor in Chief NaomiIchikawa emailed to sayher magazine iscollecting comfort quiltsfor those impacted by therecent earthquake inJapan, we wanted to jointhe effort. QN will gatherquilts from U.S.quiltmakers then forwardthem to Naomi and herstaff, who will deliverthem to those in need.See page 7 for mailingdetails…April 2011Volum e 27, Issue 4Inside this issue:Houston Festival; For Sale:Garage Sale; CommunityQuilts; Check it Out;Sunshine and Shadow;Country Store 2Quilting 102 and102 Supply List 3Intermediate Foundationpiecingand Curved Seams;Thank you; Day Minutes 4Night Notes 6Treasurers Report 7UpcomingEventsBack Pg.What to know:Day Meeting: April 8, MickeyDepre lecture “Tips, Tricks, &Other Stuff”Night Meeting: April 12Fat Quarter drawing: PastelsDon‟t forget your „What was IThinking‟ fat quarters.Don’t Forget: No Pins,Needles or Gum are allowedin the Family Life Center.Be courteous-turn off yourcell phones during themeeting.

Quilting 102ClassThe Quilting 102 class buildson the skills learned in theQuilting 101 class. However,if you didn‟t take the Quilting101 class and are proficient insewing a quarter inch seamand rotary cutting, you willfind the techniques taught inthis class useful. This fourweekclass emphasizes 9-patch star quilt blocksconstructed with half-squaretriangles, quarter-squaretriangles and 45-degreeconnector corners.Additional topics coveredinclude grain lineconsiderations, sashings, useof cornerstones, straight andon-point settings, borderswith flat piping/flange,layering, basting, and basicfree-motion quilting.The class will meet from 9a.m. to noon on ThursdaysMay 5, 12, 26 and June 9 atSt. Andrews EpiscopalChurch. Cost to students willbe $25 per person plussupplies and notions. DianaArikan and Carol Lewis willbe the instructors.You will need a sewingmachine in good workingorder. A sample of the classproject will be available at theMarch guild meetings. SeeKathy McClellan or e-mail herat bkmac@gassville.net tosign up for the class. Asalways, the class fee must bepaid to reserve your slot inclass.Remember to check thewebsite for classes andsupply lists. Sample quilts from Quilting 102 classwill be available at April meetings.Quilting 102Supply ListProject: 43” X 43” or 48” X 48” wallhanging using 12” blocksTools & SuppliesSupplies for Weeks 1 - 3:Fabric listed below…Rotary cutter with sharp blade Rotary cutting mat (18” X 24”minimum)6” X 24” or 6.5” X 24.5” ruler8” or 8.5” square ruler or 6” or6.5” square ruler with 45degree lineIf you have to purchase 8” or8.5” is recommended If you already have a 6” or 6.5”square ruler it will work12.5” square rulerSeam ripperPins (thinner is better)Sewing machine (quarter-inchfoot optional)Sewing machine owner‟smanualSewing machine needles80/12 Piecing thread - 50weight(medium gray, tan orblue thread)Additional supplies needed forWeek 4 & free motion quiltingWalking footDarning foot, big foot, or freemotion quilting footScissorsSafety pinsHand sewing needles(Sharps) Machine quilting thread - 2different colorsFabric RequirementsNo stripes, plaids, or large-scaleprintsLight - background 1 ¼ yardMedium - print ½ yardDark On-point setting: FatquarterStraight setting: 1 yardBorders On-point setting: ¾yardStraight setting: ½ yardBinding ½ yardContrasting flange ¼ yard Sashing On-point setting: 5/8yardStraight setting: noneBacking - Wait to purchaseuntil you decide on whichsetting you will use:On-Point setting: 2 ¾ yardsStraight setting 1 1/3 yardsTwin-size batting or shareKing-size batting 3

4IntermediateFoundation-Piecing andCurved SeamsIf you are looking to add someClassmore advanced techniques toyour quilting tool kit, the guild'sintermediate foundation-piecedclass may be just what youneed. In the space of onemorning you will learn tofoundation-piece and set incurved seams. You will have agood start on making a smallNew York Beauty style wallhanging.Details concerning the classfollow: Instructor: SharonCrozier9-noon Friday, June 17, RoomD at Redeemer LutheranChurchPattern: Foundation-piecedArcs, fromwww.allpeoplequilt.com, sign upas a member, search forfoundation-pieced arcs anddownload the pattern. If youcannot access the file on theInternet, you can download itfrom our website or contactSharon for a copy.Fee: $15Supplies:Sewing machine in goodworking order with owner'smanual1/4" footPackage of 90/14 sewingmachine needlesNeutral threadPinsFabric and paper scissorsThread snipsSample for IntermediateFoundation-pieced & Curvedseamsclass. Add-a-Quarter inch ruler- 12"long, if you don't have onebring a 3" x 12" or 6" x 12"rulerRotary cutter and matLight weight or foundationpiecingpaper with four setsof the pattern printed on thispaperPencilPaper for making notesFabric Requirements:5 fat quarters for between thespikes and centers4 fat quarters for the spikebackground2-4 fat quarters for the outerarcs1 1/4 yards for boarder andbinding1 1/4 yards for backing (willnot be used in class)40" square of batting (will notbe used in class)1 1/4 yards for borders andbinding (will not be used inclass)For more information, contactSharon Crozier at (870) 425-0045Please note: This class isdesigned for more experiencedquilters who can cut accuratelyand sew a consistent scantquarter-inch seam and whohave a few quilts under theirbelts. Thank You!Friday, March 18th, we had avery successful Sew-In! Wecut, sewed, ironed and folded150 yards of black fabric forthe quilt show. We completedthese fabric panels for ourquilt stands. Our quilts willlook beautiful hung on thesedrapes.A big thank you to DeeRennolds, Shirley Hamilton,Vicki Kauth, Marilyn Rizzardo,Lynda Meek, Carol Lewis,Beverly Spalding, ConnieRandall, Bonnie Marr, LindaJirka and Mary Carlson foryour hard work! Linda Shute, Set-up ChairMinutes of theGeneral MeetingMarch 11, 2011President Annie Wagar calledthe meeting to order at 9:33a.m. There were 115 memberspresent. We had 2 newmembers, Barbara Atkinsonand Donna Lucy. She alsointroduced the 4 new memberswho joined in January; theyare: Rita Sherman, MaryHazel, Betty Woods, and EmilyDuncan. Among our guestswere all the members of theSalem Quilt Guild. Our 28guests were Ellen Moran(guest of Barbara Patrick),Donna Petty, Carol Lewis,

Louise Mueller, KarenReedstrom, Pat Arndt, PeggyHutchison, Margaret Spreull,Jennie McBride, EronOshander, Phyllis Harvell, JoAnn Griffin, Judy Andrews, RitaSimpson, Sandy Butler, BrendaCasey, Shirley Turner, MargieFry, Nancy Harlow, CathyBusley, Karen Kahler, LindaSimers, Marilyn Drake (guest ofJean Fischer), Elloise Fire,Kathy Adams (guest of ConnieShrable), Julie Perry, GraceWolfgain, and Karen Tews.The January 14th Day-Guildminutes were approved asprinted in the newsletter and theJanuary 2011 Treasurer‟sreport was accepted by themembership and will be filed foraudit. The proposed 2011budget is on the website andneeded to be approved by themembership. Mary Carlsonmade a motion to accept thebudget as proposed, and PatStripeik seconded the motion.The budget was approved bythe membership and acceptedas is.Hospitality, Bev Spaulding ledthe drawing of 4 Door Prizeswhich were won by: VirginiaOfner, Margie Dotson, MaryHazel and Sandra Craig.Announcements: Annie Wagarreminded the members thatmany quilt shows are comingup this spring. Additionalinformation for the upcomingshows is in the newsletter.Sew-In: Linda Shute invitedmembers to participate in aSew-In to make the make thedisplay-sheets that will be usedin our fall quilt show. It hasbeen scheduled for March 18that the First Christian Churchfrom 9a.m. to Noon; pleasebring a sack lunch.Bonnie Marr announced thatthe Library inventory has beencompleted and the updated listis on the website. Bonnie alsohas patterns available for theRibbon toppers for Fall QuiltShow. All of them have beendesigned for paper piecing.However, she also hasavailable templates for thosewho don‟t care for paperpiecing.2011 Community Quilts:Carmen Tesch:• Announced that therewere 41 baby quilts and 1Military quilt turned in duringFebruary‟s meeting. In addition,a former member who ismoving away has donated 16quilts. (10 of the quilts need tohave the binding put on them)and she asked for volunteers.• All community quiltsneed to have a Guild labelsewn on the back before beingturned in.• Award pins for makingthese quilts are usually orderedeach year. As a budgetsavings, she proposed that weconsider using up the surpluspins we have on hand. After adiscussion with members, themembers agreed to use up thepins we have on hand beforepurchasing a new supply.• A beautiful woodenspool display stand (made byDon Porretto) will be a drawingprize at the end of this year.Everyone that turns in aqualified Community Quilt willhave their name put in for thedrawing. There will be onename submitted for each quiltturned during the 2011 year.• Carmen issued aCommunity Quilt Challenge.She held up 4 quilt-kits andasked for volunteers to take thematerial and make aCommunity Quilt of theirchoice using the material inthe kits. They have 2 monthsto complete their quilts andwill bring them back foreveryone to see. The fourmembers who accepted thechallenge are: Roxine Burch,Julie Gumaer, MarleneGwaltney and Mary Hazel.The 2011 Opportunity QuiltTickets: Jan Hickmanannounced that some of thetickets have been printed upwith more to follow. She hasavailable a pink sheet thatexplains the rules andrewards for selling the tickets.Ruth Morris gave an updateon this year‟s challenge. Shehas the instructions available.She also orders The AQSbooks and can order booksthrough AQS for us.Charms Swap: Roxine Burchannounced an opportunity tohave a “Charms Swap”. PatSpaeth will be here is Augustand will teach how to makeher quilts using 5-inch charmsquares. For the next 4months, those who participatewill put together 10 zip-typebags each containing avariety of 10 charm squares(5-inch square) of yourchoice. A table will be setaside so participants cantrade with each other to buildup their stash.2011 Education Committees:• Diana Arikan andCarol Lewis will be teachingthis year's Quilting 102classes. She gave the datesand types of skills they willteach. Something new thisyear is that non-members whowish to take the class may doso. Pricing and detailedinformation are on the website.5

6• Sue Rogers(Workshops) asked everyonewho attended MarshaMcCloskey‟s 2 workshops inMarch to stand up. Nextmonth, we have anotherinstructor, Mickey Depre.She will give two workshops(on April 6th and 7th) and willbe our guest speaker duringthe April meeting. Suedisplayed examples of the 2quilts that will be taught inthe workshop. There are stillopenings available.The 2011 Quilt Show: LindaJirka highlighted a few areasof the upcoming show.• We will be having asilent auction and will beginaccepting donations.• Barb Koenig willoversee the collection ofdoor prizes.• Linda asked for ashow of hands for those whowish to have a quiltappraised. After explainingthe advantage of having anappraisal, she asked for ashow of interest. Linda willcheck into the particulars andwill give another update inthe future.Bus Trips: Bonnie Ratzelannounced that anyonewishing to attend theHouston Show this fall willneed to register with her bynext meeting. She reviewedthe cost and what wascovered in the fee.The 2012 Opportunity Quilt:Bonnie Ratzel announcedthat she needs volunteers tomake the quilt blocks for the2012 quilt. All of the blockswill be paper pieced andvolunteers will make theblocks at home and thenreturn them to her.The 2011 Opportunity Quilt:Margie Dotson announcedthat the name selected for thisyear‟s quilt is “A Sue for AllSeasons”. She also said thatshe has already sold 123tickets at Harrison this weekplus a few more to some otherpeople.Fat Quarter Lotto: There were25 Purple and Green fatquarters that were won by DeeReynolds. The 4 “What Was IThinking” (aka WWIT; theywere formerly known as theUgly‟s) Fat Quarters were wonby Norma Rollinger. April‟s fatquarter theme will be Pastels.2011 Mystery Quilt: MargaretWilburn did a slideshowpresentation on Segments 2 &3 and explained the steps tobe taken. The instructions willbe posted on the website.Program: Sue Rogersintroduced Marsha McCloskeywho gave a wonderful andextensive program on thehistory and creative artistry ofFeathered Star Quilts. Inaddition, Marsha donated herbook “Vintage Moments” tothe guild library.During the Show and Tellsegment, 12 memberspresented items. They were:Shirley Hamilton, Mary AnnGiesy, Gail Hunger, CarolynWilkins, Carolyn Adkins,Norma Smart, Sandra Bowker,Sonya Smith, Lynda Meek,Irene Falkenberg, KayThomas, and Sharon Crozier(she showed 2 Military quiltsmade by the Material Girls andgave a “Tell” on the quiltingsupplies she won in a contestshe entered.)The guild meeting wasadjourned at 12:10 pm. Thenext Day-meeting will beFriday, April 8th, 2011. Respectfully submitted,Zoe Ann GruberGuild SecretaryNight NotesMarch 8, 2011Thirty-six members signed infor the meeting. No newmembers or guests weresigned in. The Name TagDrawing was won by BarbPatrick.Happy Birthday to JanethLawson (3/5), Linda Scott(3/12), Barb Jaeger (3/15),Marti Gilbert (3/22) and ZoeAnn Gruber (3/26). HappyAnniversary to Julie Gumaer(52 years on 3/21), ConnieMartin (3/23) and Jan Ernst(36 years on 3/30). WOW!Big month for birthdays andanniversaries. Hope theywere special.Kathy McClellan spoke aboutclasses, Sue Rogers aboutworkshops, Barb Jaeger aboutPresident‟s Block.Twenty-five Lotto Blocks werewon by Jan Ernst. Bet shehas the quilt done in a monthor two. Pat Barry gaveinstructions for the April LottoBlock. Directions will be onthe web site.Twenty-one purple and/orgreen fat quarters were wonby Annie Wagar and seven“What Was I Thinking” fatquarters were won by PatBarry. Fat Quarter for April is“Pastels”.Two items were logged intothe UFO challenge and twoneat “goodies” were put in thekitty. Bring your UFO‟s in next

month to get in on this.Remember… bring an itemworth at least $5 to put in thekitty. We‟re really off to a slowstart this year. Come on,gals. Bring in all those UFO‟syou‟re going to finish this year.The door prizes were won byBonnie Marr and AnnieWagar.Show and Tell items werebrought in by Pat Barry, MaryAnn Coonley, Sharon Crozier,Jan Ernst, Barb Magnuson,Marilyn Rizzardo, BarbSkeffington and Annie Wagar.Wish I got as much done asthese gals do!Quite a few community quiltswere also shown.Remember, if you didn‟t giveme your e-mail address on theFebruary or March sign-insheets, you won‟t get areminder a few days beforethe next night meeting. Youcan send me an e-mailrequest to be added. I‟mstarting out fresh as the list Ihad held several people whoare no longer members. See you in April!MargieQuilts forJapan con’tHere‟s how you can be part ofthis important worldwideresponse:• Send quilts of any sizefrom baby to adult to:Dana JonesQuilters Newsletter741 Corporate Circle, SuiteAGolden, CO 80401• Mark your box: “Quilts forJapan.”• Send quilts as soon aspossible and no later thanApril 30, 2011.• Enclose your name,address, phone number, andemail address with thequilts.7

Hill N‟ Hollow Quilters GuildPO Box 1005Mountain Home, AR 72654www.hillnhollowquilters.comArticles are due on the 19 th of the month.Send articles to the newsletter editor, SharonCrozier at scrozier@centurytel.netNAME DATE LOCATION CONTACT INFO.Annual HeartlandQuilt NetworkMeetingWalnut Valley QuiltShowQ.U.I.L.T of NW AR-“Tomorrow’sHeirlooms XIII”Round BobbinQuilting & SewingExpoApril 2, 2011 Lenexa, KS Sharon Crozierscrozier@centurytel.netApril 2-3,2011April 8-9,2011April 14-16,2011AQS – Paducah, KY April 27-30,2011Shipshewana QuiltFestivalQuiltfest 1011,“Gone to Pieces”Events of InterestJune 22-25,2011Winfield, KSBentonville, ARSpringfield, MOPaducah ExpoCenterShipshewana, INJanell Williams,jandwilliams@ispkansas.comhttp://quiltguildnwa.edublogs.org/www.roundbobbin.comwww.americanquilter.com/shows_contests/www.shipshewanaquiltfest.comJuly 8-9, 2011 Hot Springs, AR www.hsaquiltguild.com