Santa Rosa Quilt Guild
Business Meeting
June 3, 2010

The meeting was called to order by President Jan Andrews at 10:04 a.m.

Pam McVey introduced 3 new members.

Minutes: Were approved as posted online. Moved: Pat Schabel Seconded: Dotty Zagar

Treasurer’s Report: Phyllis provided a detailed treasurer’s report. She also reminded members that the fundraiser at Marie Callandar’s is Weds. Sept.8 from 10:30 to 8:30. The Guild will receive 15% of the tab including drinks.

Announcements:
Phyllis Gallaway reminds us the quilt challenge is due at the Founder’s Day meeting, Sept. 16. The quilts are to be monochromatic and no larger than 30 inches.
Helen Anderson says the LED pendant lights are here to pick up.
Sharon Fry has 2 free passes to the Long Beach Quilt Festival.
Pam McVey needs volunteers to receive quilts for the Fair Thurs. July 8, from 2 to 5:00.
Pat Mirabella says the newsletter is ready to pick up.

New Business:
Sharon Fry reports there is a battery organ here at the Hall free to anyone who can take it away.
If no one wants it, it will be sold on Craig’s List or offered to the Gospel Mission.

Janice Rodgers announced the vouchers for the Coldstone Creamery fundraiser cost $15.00,
$5.00 of which will go to the Guild. Also she will be taking a survey to see if members are
interested in a Sewing Room Tour. This would be for members only and could include snacks or
a sit-down luncheon.

Sharon Fry reports there will be a UFO/sew day/TSW on Oct 28. A photographer will take
pictures of finished quilts for a FUNraiser. Photos will cost $1.00 per quilt, the quilts must have
sleeves. The DVD will have an historical record of our Opportunity Quilts. Quilts made from
Friendship blocks, BOM, challenges and Sew-a-row will be photographed for free. Pictures can
be printed from the DVD, which will be ready by mid-November.

Committee Reports:
Block of the Month – Rhonda Denny, Linda Zeimer, Joyce Wood, and Barbara Cortelyou:
Betty Upchurch is the winner of the current BOM. The block for July is Monkey Wrench.

Boutique – Betty Upchurch:
Betty proposes that we sell donated quilts at shows and Farmer’s Markets, the money going to
Community Quilts. She and Sharon Fry showed a sailboat quilt and a Primary Party Animals
quilt which will be sold.

Fair Liaison- Pam McVey:
July 8th is the drop off date for the Fair. Volunteers are needed to receive quilts and to
demonstrate during the fair, scribes are needed July 10th.

Friendship Blocks – Veline Ball:
Veline is looking for new Friendship Blocks.

Librarian – Sharon Fry:
Sharon introduced a variety of new books and magazines.

Program and Workshops – Linda Thomas and Rhonda Denny: Sandy Turner speaks in July and Jill Schumacher in August.
TSW – Tera Antaree: Jan Andrews will give a TSW on a tablerunner and placemats today. Phyllis Gallaway will teach
using rulers for ½ square triangles and flying geese in 22 sizes. In August, Rhonda Denny will
teach how to make her knot dollies.

Show and Tell was held along with the Fifty-Fifty and Name Tag Drawings.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Beebe, recording secretary

From: Therese Thomas Subject: WWB quilts and Family Day August 2010
To: Theresetax@sbcglobal.net
Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 4:49 PM

Last Thursday there was another Family Day at the Wounded Warrior Battalion – West at Camp Pendleton. This time they held it along the shores of Lake O’Neill. (You know I’ve never asked about the origin of the name of the lake – another task on my to-do list!) There were tables set up for all the wonderful and generous folks and organizations that support the WWB. Everyone had brochures, handouts and one table was overflowing with wonderful stuffed animals. Then there was the table of Therese Thomas, the Quilt Lady and The Tax Lady. I had a groaning repast of wonderfulness, all of which was donated and sent by your generous hearts. Books, toys, coloring books. Crayons, markers, books for moms, books for tweens, a whole stack of story books in comic book size of Christian education – old and new testament tales. I had a helper – Dan B. from U.K. who was over on a week of R&R from the British Marines. He was visiting my brother who was having a medical procedure that day and so I got to drag him through Camp Pendleton and see the support for the Marines in the WWB.

You will notice this newsletter that the photos are significantly smaller in size. Finally one generous and brave soul mentioned to me that the emails were getting too large and couldn’t be viewed well. I sized the pictures down to “PC Format” according to my camera. Now you should be able to view everything and actually open the email with significantly less difficulty. Thanks you to the person who notified me of the issue. (Everything looked just “fine” from my end, just don’t know what you were talking about……..right!)

Books and pillowcases and crayons and trucks!!

And Mr. Potato Head!!

Most of this bounty came from the generous folks at the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild. They had a member driving down to her son’s graduation at Camp Pendleton from the Devil Dogs. Her car was stuffed and “had” to be unloaded so his ditty bag would fit in for the return trip home . There was a huge box filled with coloring implements which was not taken to this Family Day and will be used for Christmas gifts by the Family Readiness Officer. There were books and toys from two boxes sent from Terri G from Solon Ohio. She has entirely too much fun shopping on her lunch breaks for those great special item toys and books.

The USMC kidlets were so polite!! So many of the other tables had adult things. This table was a nose height and brimming with wonderment. It was difficult to convince them that they really could have TWO items. One little boy spotted the two plastic trucks. That little hand was so fast that you could almost not see it extend, grasp and retract. Then I asked him which color of truck he preferred. He looked, hemmed, hawed and decided that his first instinct was the right one and marched away proudly bearing his prize.

The SRQG has a member who also crocheted these wonderful stuffed lambs, which are being held by the Family Readiness Officer for a special case need:

Just the right amount of stuffing to make them capable of sitting upright, but squishy and soft and WONDERFUL.

They also sent four big and beautiful quilts.

Great masculine colors and combinations.

Patriotic combinations

I looked at some of these fabrics and all I could say was where WERE those fabrics when I was looking??? (as if I need to buy any more fabric anyway…..)

The Marines really like these fabrics that relate to them specifically!

This fourth SRQD had a large number of pieces with sparkly elements –again, where were these when I looked??

Then Kate Q from Virginia sent a box with two great quilts: Morning Star and Drunkards Path!!

What a classic and beautiful quilt! So good so see these old patterns are still being made….

Every one of these quilts was beautiful, well made, nice patterns and combinations of fabrics and LARGE!! When I was at the WWB the other day I saw four large stacks of quilts I’d never seen before. I was told they were dropped off by some nice ladies – BUT every one of them was a lap quilt. There are NO wheelchair guys in the WWB and so there is no need for lap quilts. The Marines weren’t quite sure what to do with the generous donation (but I got an email this week about the VA specifically needing lap quilts so we now know where they will soon live!). Thank you so much for your paying attention to the need for larger quilts…..suitable for these full/double beds at the Battalion.

While sitting at the table for Family Day I realized that with the influx of new residents since the opening of the new barracks, I only recognized one in four faces. Guess I’ll have an extremely busy time this next tax season?!?!?

I’ve been asked once again to send a hearty thanks from the residents and administration of the WWB to each and every one of you who reads these emails. Even directing good thoughts and support to the WWB is appreciated, as are the kidlet goodies and in particular the quilts. Blessings, kudos and a virtual can of brasso to polish your halos??

Therese Thomas

The Quilt Lady

The Tax Lady

30457 Valley Center Rd

Valley Center CA 92082

760-749-3794

Hear Ye, Hear Ye:

All hail the Quiltmaker to the Queen! One might think that this is an overstatement but I assure you Jill Schumacher’s work is fit for royalty and now mine will be too. She generously shared her tips and tricks. I wish I could take back the last two years of work for a do-over now that I know so much more. I feel armed and excited and can’t wait to make her proud of my future works.

This SRQG workshop was the best yet. I know, you’ve heard this from me before but it is true. As is the case with each workshop, Linda T had the room set up and ready for business by the time Linda Z and I arrived. Jill was ready with a ton of loot to fill every possible quilting need. We opened with the usual bell and feather promptly at 9am. Jill read us a poem about a hairless woman that gave us pause and encouragement. We were riveted to her every word.

Jill gave us all ideas for quilting as we went around the room, each learning from every quilt top. There were some blue ribbon contenders. Georgieann has an awesome one-block wonder in tiger. Carolle “Lemonaid’s” classic star in Pansy is gorgeous. Pam MC has a black and cream Irish Chain that is stunning. There were three Irish Chains, all different and all beautiful.

Jill brought her store in her car. She calls it her car store and it was brimming over with every possible needle, pin, pen, pencil, stencil, threads of silk, cotton, and filament in clear and other general help aids to make us all Quilters to the Queen. Phyllis and I agreed that we owe Jill our firstborn.

This A.M. I asked my man to take me to the J-store for cotton batting at 40% off in white. I am outside my comfort zone with anything over a bone a yard but I want to be the best. If this cotton experiment goes well I know I am just a Connecting Threads order away from wool and silk batt.;-)

We were graced with some new and lovely faces, Sandra E, Monte, Billie, Adrian, Maryann, and Joy L. Thank you, ladies, for your warmth, smiles, and good company. It was a pleasure to have you there and a beautiful day, albeit a tibblelybit gray.

God save the Quiltmaker to the Queen! Thank you Jill Schumacher!

Rollin Rho

From: Therese Thomas Subject: WWB quilts July 2010
To: Theresetax@sbcglobal.net
Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 11:01 AM

Boxes arrived from more wonderful quilters!! I made a trip to deliver them and saw how **many** new faces there are at the Battalion. Resident numbers – IN the barracks – are over 100 and I did not inquire how many might be in ancillary housing with their families. The place is bustling, but still as friendly to visitors as they have always been. It is hard to imagine just what was done in support of injured Marine before they had this setup in place. Thank goodness the need was recognized and addressed in such a classy manner.

A large box of books and toys were delivered to the Family Readiness Officer from Terri G from Solon Ohio. Super nice children’s books and she found some checkers and a set of jacks!! I had this almost overwhelming urge to rip open the package, plunk down on the driveway and see if I could still remember how to play jacks…….memories of long hours of childhood play were resurrected and I sincerely hope these toys and books provide even a modicum of that sort of pleasure I had, whiling away hours in the summertime!

Now back to quilts….and with the increased numbers of residents – well you get the drift. More Marines mean more quilts needed. There is a good supply, thanks to the uber generous folks from Bridgeport, but eventually those will while away and this delivery was very much appreciated. I wish I could somehow bottle up the feel of the fabric and the fragrance of these quilts and attached those sensory tidbits with the words and photos – I get the BEST part of this deal, thanks to all you folks.

Ruth Arthur (no sense in blocking last name when it’s here in front of you) from Webster, New York sent this beautiful fall color quilt.

If only my own handwriting were so neat!! Ellen H from Bremerton, WA sent this next beautiful quilt.

Love those corner flourishes.

Patriotic colors without being overwhelming – good job!!

Then we get to the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild….

Did you notice the beautiful embroidery on the bottom band??

And more on the top band….the Marines LOVED this!

The “extra” effort in these quilts are very much noticed and appreciated by the recipients. These are the sort of things that give you a feel that the quilter is reaching out and wrapping the Marines in their arms. Just gives me goose bumps.

So colorful yet subtle!!

Almost monochrome and very soothing!

I’ve yet to make a quilt of this pattern, sticking with my beloved log cabin, but when I see these, I get the urge to whip one (or more) up. They are so effective in use of a variety of fabrics!!

This one had a note attached for the recipient in a manner that is would surely not be lost!! Good job.

This quilt was made of entirely flannel material – it will surely be uber warm!! Saving all the plaid flannel fabrics until there was enough for a quilt – there must be a LOT of men’s work shirts out there somewhere, eh?

I can just hear the hamster wheels turning: I have all these little pictures that shouldn’t be cut up – so how will I incorporate them into a quilt – and Voila!

Someone could use all these quilt patterns for a grand idea book for quilt patterns. What a great idea for use of big block without a zillion worrisome points, yet a strikingly pretty end result in the quilt.

I can just hear my husband whisper from the grave – Why did you cut up material just to sew the parts together again – and when I see a quilt like this, I can say SEE – this is why!!

The the count is – opps – haven’t finished that project, though I really did start adding to the count again on my database. It’s just that there are too many daylight hours now and I get so easily distracted with other projects. So Ruth sent one, Ellen did too and the Santa Rose quilt guild sent TEN quilts!! All were beautiful. All were grand sizes. Such a generous distribution of time, talent and your treasure. And please don’t forget the box of books and goodies from Terri to share with tiny Marines (since she doesn’t sew).

Now that school is nigh and Christmas projects have reared their heads to remind us of deadlines, I want to wish all of you healthy and happy times. Enjoy the warm while it lasts as too soon we will be huddling under our own quilts during Jack Frost’s time. Take care of yourself and your families and friends.

July 16, 2010

Is that my favorite storyteller, Pam Brown, on her hands and knees under the table on the floor? Good Gosh woman, that’s why Linda T and I are here. Sandy Turner, our instructor was soft spoken, often humorous, easy going, easy maintenance, highly educated in fabric arts and our professional quilt teacher for the month of July. We were lucky to get her. Her perspective on the Attic Window made for a good and creative workshop. We discovered at the lecture that she learned Attic Windows from our favorite Mariners Compass creator, Judy M.

The quilt tops that produced (many completed) were lovely and inspiring. Some were playful like Phyllis’ fun fish in lavender and purples and Norma’s colorful ladies doing the laundry with a song in their hearts. There were formal and Japanese gardens, like Pam B’s and Fran T’s. Judy K had poppy fields and Gerry McD‘s cherry trees were in full blossom. Tera A created an elegant and stunning forest, Pam McV a bay of sailboats. Jan A made a lakeside fishing village that looked like an actual window with a view. I cannot wait for the show and tell when next we meet. I think that Tera’s is competition-worthy. The color combinations are striking.

Some of my peeps left early: our very own Christopher Robin and Linda Z (my chaufous) because mixed up measures rendered their pictorials useless. Joy and Barbara C did tag team duty on the ironing boards. Carol J brought in homemade zucchini bread. It was yummy. It totally hit the spot and kept us going through lunch.

The afternoon flew by. We looked up at the clock to find it 3:30. Time to pack up and clean up which is how we found Pam B on the floor under the table…

Rhonda Your Rollin’ Reporter

Santa Rosa Quilt Guild
Business Meeting
March 4, 2010
The meeting was called to order by President Jan Andrews at 10:05 am.
Jan announced the silent auction, 50/50 drawing and Boutique drawing. She also introduced guests and visitors.
Treasurer’s Report: Income and outgo is fairly balanced and the income is increased at this time due to membership dues being collected at the beginning of the year.
Old Business: Please pay your dues.
New Business: The Board is presenting an idea to the membership to vary the presentation of the Merit Awards. The suggestion is offer either the traditional gold charm or a year’s membership to the recipient.
Discussion: This is meant to demean the meaning of the gold charm for the winner, but to provide options for them. June Moes moved to change the wording of the bylaws to include the choice as well as a
certificate for each winner. Sue Haley seconded the motion which passed.
Announcements:
Joann Thomas, Moonlight Quilters Guild, announced that quilt show entries deadline is April 7th and can be emailed or handed to her. The number of entries is only limited by space. The show will be one room
smaller this year as one room is committed to another group. Quilt turn in for the show will be June 3rd. Joann encouraged entries.
Linda Sims announced that the Pointless Sisters Show at the Rincon Valley library will be 3/ 2 thru 4/26. She has a few brochures today and they will also be available at the show.
Betty Upchurch told of her continued participation in the Relay for Life to be held this summer, date to be announced. She appreciates all the previous support and hopes for such support this year. She showed a
lovely quilt donated for the auction for the Relay and described the project of making purses out of bras which was set up last year for an activity at the Relay. She is taking donations of used bras, not necessarily in good condition, for this art project. You can also buy a “footprint” for a dollar to inscribe with your name for decorating a store floor somewhere in the community. See her for details.
Betty U. reported that the Boutique is bringing in an average of about $200 per meeting. They have new items every month. She is not setting up another workshop as all storage space is filled but they are
looking for more storage.
Barbara Dedemer announced that they are seeking doll quilts, sizes 10×14 to 22x25inches, for a doll show in Petaluma at the Art Center.
The show will be in July and they want the quilts by June 15th. The quilts will be used for charity. Contact Geri Olson at 707-765-2893 for more information.
Vicki David of Moonlight Quilt Guild is seeding volunteers for the Quilt show. She has signup forms today and you will also be able to contact her to sign up later. You will get free admission to the show and
a free lunch for volunteering for everything except Takedown.
Glenda Ross, Opportunity Quilt Sales, said she has passes for the volunteers for the Opp. Quilt table at the Home Show. She will also have them at the Tri Guild Luncheon and could mail it to you if you don’t get it at the meeting.
Jean Chirhart has some ties available to anyone who wishes them.
Pam McVey announced the winners of the Citrus Fair. There were a significant number from our guild and an uptake in the number of members participating
TSW: Tera Antaree reminded all of the TSW today by June Mose on blue line hand stitching, cross stitch. Next meeting the TSW will be by Elaine Tucker on texturing fabric. In April Melissa Trunick will be doing the Mystery Quilt. Sign up so you can get the supply list. Tera inquired whether enough members would like baby quilt scrap flannel method and an indication of hands confirmed interest so she will add that to the TSW list. The books she ordered should be here in two weeks and she will distribute them to the purchasers then.
Committee Reports:
Program: Linda Thomas and Rhonda Denny said the May guest will be Laura Wasilowski on art quilts.
Please sign up for workshops as they are inexpensive, fun and support the guest speaker program. There are still openings in all coming workshops.
Silent Auction: Mary Wood reminded all to put their names on the bids. Several bids do not have names so come and correct your omissions.
Boutique: Betty Upchurch reported a new item for the table. It is a small bag with a name on it. You can special order these with Jan Andrews. They have some samples available today. The price is $15.
Special activities: Melissa Trunick reminded all of the clean up your sewing room project. She suggested this month’s activity – organize and weed out your magazines. You can scan or photograph particularly
interesting projects and give the mags to the auction table or a friend, put them in mags files and let go of all that weight, gaining space. Have fun with it.
Community Quilts: Lavella Cassinella reported giving away 383 quilts so far this year. On April 1 Valley of the Moon staff will be at the meeting to pick up the current gift of quilts. Please take home kits,
tops and quilts in all states for completion. Any size quilts are appreciated for donation as we have a varied group of recipients. She would like help pinning today so there will be more quilts to finish. She is also continuing to collect orphan blocks. She has added 4 C’s Childcare to our list and is giving them raffle quilt. They are still making wheel chair bags.
Lavella said Dolly gave her 2 doz. baby hats today and others are making tiny soxs as well. She read a lovely thank you from parents of twins.
To question of where children’s books might be donated it was suggested that schools will take them as well as CPI, a parenting program.
Block of the Month: Linda Ziemer and Barbara Cortelyu drew a name for the winner of the Chimney’s and Cornerstones blocks, Carol Lemonnier. The next block, Amish Star, for March. They are selling black fat
quarters for $1 for making these blocks.
Tri-Guild Luncheon: Rhonda Denny thanked all the volunteers. There are some people on the wait list so if you can’t go, please let her know.
Classes by speakers: Rhonda said there are small notices on the tables about future classes. Please sign up and come! They are an excellent bargain.
Opportunity Quilt: Tickets are selling but we are running out of time. Please pick yours up. She sits with the quilt every meeting to sell them.
Tri-Guild Luncheon: Linda Hooper said all is arranged. Helpers need to arrive at 9 am Sat. They still need salad dressing containers.
Sew A Row: Joanie Bellinghausen showed two tops that need another row. See her to take one on.
Library: Sharon Fry noted that the free shipping order is in. Please see her to collect your items. She did the lost and found and noted that the new roster of members has an additional list of members by first nan*
to assist in finding whoever you need. The on line version will be available, corrected, within the week.
Pointless Sisters: announced they are providing a workshop with Liz Berg for $130. Check with them for details.
Dianna Roberts announced she has been published along with Genie Beck and others in “The Secrets of Digital Quilting”, which is in the library. She had some patterns for use of “yoyos”.
Show and tell, the name tag drawing and 50/50 drawing followed and the meeting was adjourned at 11:50
am.
Respectfully Submitted by
Judith Clarke, for Pam Beebe, Secretary

Santa Rosa Quilt Guild
Regular Meeting
May 6, 2010

The meeting was called to order by President Jan Andrews at 11:30AM.
The new Opportunity Quilt was presented. Renaiscent is a combination of pieced and appliquéd blocks.
Treasurer’s Report– Income for the year has not been as expected, largely due to losing the income from Community Smart Card. Phyllis presented the idea of a fundraiser at Marie Callender’s
in Sept. We would receive 15% from meals (including drinks) purchased by participants between the hours of 7am and 10pm, plus being allowed to put flyers on tables and display the Opportunity Quilt in the lobby. Phyllis will research a date for this.

Committee Reports:
Programs & Workshops–Linda Thomas announced that the speaker for July will be Sandy Turner, Attic Windows. August’s speaker is Jill Schumacher, Quilt Design.
Opportunity Quilt– Glenda Ross will send an email notice and have a sign-up sheet at the next meeting for volunteers for the Moonlighters show. Also, tickets are ready for the new Opp. Quilt.
Bulb Sales– Justine Lott reported we raised $164 on bulb sales.
Friendship Blocks– Veline Ball showed many blocks that have been turned in.
Fair Liaison– Pam McVey told us the dates for the Sonoma County Fair will be July 27 through Aug. 8. Entries deadline is June 4 by mail, June 18 for online entries. The fee is $2.00 per entry for up to 5 items, $1.00 for each over 5. Entries must be dropped off July 8, pick-up is Aug. 10.
BOM–Joyce Wood won the drawing for the April blocks. Judith Clarke and Pam Beebe will do BOM next year.
Sunshine– Mirna asked that people let her know when members are in need of a card.
Moonlight Quilters Show– Joanie Bellinghausen says a professional DVD will be made of quilts exhibited at the Moonlighters show June 5&6. It will sell for $7.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door and there is a sign-up sheet.

Community Projects– Lavella Cassinelli asked for feedback on having the Quiltathon start before the meeting. She counted at least 75 members working on the quilts.
Announcements- 2010 Challenge is “It’s all about color.”Phyllis said quilts are due Sept. 16, they should be no bigger than 30 inches, monochromatic with a neutral background and one zinger color.
Judith Clarke told about the Welcome Home Quilters for Habitat for Humanity. They make a quilt for every child moving into one of their homes, also other quilts to be sold or raffled. They meet at Quilted Angel on the first Tues of the month; everyone is welcome to join.
Library– Sharon Fry introduced several new books and magazines.
Hospitality- Carolle LeMonnier asked for donations of paper plates.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:22p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Beebe
Recording Secretary

The Jane Sassaman Project
 
Friday, June 18th, Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center, 8:15 am: Jane flew in from the Midwest as if a she were a gently wafting curtain in a late spring breeze carrying the fragrance of sweet peas.  I called the class to order with my school bell – I do so love it when my charges echo my greeting – and promptly turned the students over to our superstar instructor.  She asked each of us to say our name and a few words about how long we’ve been quilting, and something surprising about ourselves.  This is when the fun began.
 
Several of our people were on state-ordered furloughs, some played hookie from work, and some were last minute, must-have additions lured in by Jane’s prior lecture, ‘Jane’s Textile Garden’.  Her surprising story had us laughing out loud.  I’ll just say that she had a mouth dropping “wardrobe malfunction” when filming with Alex Anderson that brought the shoot to a stop.  I’d love for you to know what happened but you’d have to attend the workshop to get the inside scoop.
 
This is the third fusing workshop we’ve had this year.  Being mostly ignorant I wondered how many different ways can a thing be fused?  The Answer?  At least three!  I am crazy about Julie Hirota’s ‘Mosaic Method’ and Laura Wasilowski’s ‘Tiny Homes’ had me closed in my little sweatshop for two days working on my ‘welcome’ flag but Jane’s ‘Suns and Moons’ workshop may be the key to my future blue ribbons.
 
Her fabrics are divine.  Linda T. and I split our purchases.  This way, we both ended up with beautiful pieces.  I’m not sure if my workshop sample will be of the celestial persuasion but I am ready to rock once I’ve decided on a theme.  Not everyone used Jane’s fabrics.  Tera A. brought in batiks that made a fine example and still others mixed and matched Jane’s with materials they brought.
 
I am always drawn to black and find these a personal fave with black backgrounds like Diana’s, Joanie’s, Nancy M, and Marilyn H’s.  But my favorite of all was Barbara C’s – not black, but dark and lovely.
 
We had some new faces; Lori, Marilyn H, and Andrea.  It is always good to have fresh perspective through new eyes.  Thank you so much, ladies, for giving SRQG a go.  Thank you, Joanie B, for dragging the ironing boards to and fro.  Thank you Linda Z for the ride in and thank you Linda T for being a super-trooper and a dear friend in facilitating this endeavor.  Thank you, Lynn, for your backwards helping hands in clean up and thank you Judy M and Phyllis for being lodging hostesses for our distinguished guest.  Finally, thank you Santa Rosa Quilt Guild for this excellent community service of teaching the world to sew.
 
Yours, Rollin Rho

Another Avenue for Community Quilts?!

This is so exciting; I’m just thrilled with myself since B-Up taught me Free Motion Quilting! As some of you may know I have a heart for Community Quilts I have noticed that the Wholecloth persuasion is not on the menu. Through Head Mistress Lavella I have access to amazing, in my humble opinion, fabrics. I have washed and made some of the material ready for use.

The SRQG has the Scottish Rite Center until 3p every guild meeting. I say lets squeeze puppies out of this nickel and sew our brains out. I will provide materials for the front back and batting on hand. You bring your machines; extension cords safety pins and a good attitude. We’ll learn together .

I do ask that you let me know if you want to participate, I won’t ask my man to lug my machine about unless there is interest.

Thank you
Rhonda Denny
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