May 2013 Newsletter

The Devine Quilters
P.O. Box 50006      Columbia, SC   29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/

May 2013 Newsletter

From the President:

A big thank you to Anita Bowen for her program. I still don't know if I am left brain or right brain. Oh well--who cares. Keep on quilting!
The Saturday get together for sewing was great. A small group but we accomplished a lot.
I am looking forward to Cathy Gainey's program.
Pam Kohel has graciously said yes to filling the vacancy of SECOND vice-president. Please support her.
              --Sue Spillane

                                                                               
 Bring to the May 6 meeting:     6pm: social time   6:30pm: demo    7-9pm: meeting

Any Charity quilts
Your finished Block of the Month and $1 per block for the block drawing

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Programs

Please join us as we welcome Cathi Gainey, Shakerwood Woolens, to our May meeting.  Cathi has been doing a variety of handwork since her grandmother taught her needlepoint at 14 years old.  She made her first quilt in high school and hasn't looked back.  Now, after more than 30 years of quilting, she has come full circle by combining her love of quilting with her enjoyment of hand applique' and admiration of beautiful hand-dyed wools.
Cathi will also have products for sale following the program, so remember to bring cash or your checkbook.

A small but powerful group of ladies came together at Green Hill Baptist Church last Saturday for the inaugural Devine Sew Free Sew Day.  A huge THANK YOU to Pitty Pat for securing our space.  We sewed on our projects, shared stories and had a show-and-tell.  The cherry pie pot holder looked good enough to eat.  Members will see the technique in a future Demo.  Participants shared in a delicious pot luck lunch that included a wide variety of choices.  It is funny how no two people brought the same thing.  The collection table for the emergency food pantry looked pretty full too.  I'm so proud to be a member of Devine.

Mark your calendar for our next Sew Day scheduled for August 24th.  A flyer will be out soon.

See separate attachment for the Tumbling Blocks workshop by Donna Royson on June 15.

Devine Demos

Look out!!! This is a much requested demo for Devine.  TWO COLOR BINDING!!!!!!!!!!!
Presented by: Anita Bowen.         The crowds will gather around the presenter at 6:30 on Monday, May 6, 2013. Get there in time to have a good view!!!

Sandra Baker provides this link to the Gorges quilt labels that she mentioned at the April demo: http://www.gorgesquiltlabels.com/.


Love Quilt Programs

OK, cannot find my notes from the April meeting, so will plan to have an accurate update next month.  The little grey cells have gone on strike…or Rhoda the Traveling Rodent ate them.    
 ---Beth

Financial Report

Balance March 1     $ 3,474.00
Income to date               57.00
Expenditures to date     135.00
Net Income                    (78.00)
Grand Total                  3,396.00
Block of the Month

There were 9 completed blocks and makings for 4 more.  We raised $16 and the blocks were won by Beth Karr.
Our block for May was handed out.  If you weren’t there, go to
http://www.quilterscache.com/Q/QuatrefoilsBlock.html for the block directions.
color 1 = purple color 2 = white color 3 = black --Jodi

Membership

New:  Darlene Staley, 1717 Weston Rd., Hopkins, SC  29061  darlene.staley@hotmail.com
817-713-1318
New:  Ann Maletic, 6142 Crabtree Rd., Columbia, SC  29206  annmaletic@gmail.com
803-782-5401

Minutes for the April 8, 2013 Meeting
Sandra Baker conducted the pre-meeting demonstration on quilt labels. She brought several of her own quilts to show how unique labels can help enhance a quilt if they are made specifically in the style and design of the quilt top.
Sue Spillane called the official meeting to order at 7 PM.  Guests and the two new members were invited to introduce themselves.  The minutes from the last meeting were approved with the following changes:  Donna Royson conducted the March demonstration, not Donna Bryan; and Joyce Greer had her quilts accepted into the New England MQX Quilt Festival in Manchester, New Hampshire (4/11/13 to 4/13/13) and not the Fall quilt show in Manchester.
Geri Smith, the treasurer, gave a brief report on the Guild's bank balance.
Beth Karr won the March BOM blocks.  Jodie spoke briefly about the April block pattern and asked the members to use purple, black, and white as the block's fabric colors.  She also asked members to use the colors as indicated in the block pattern, with the white and black fabrics on the outside and the purple concentrated in the middle.
Helen Brown reported on the Lone Star Quilt exhibit to be held this Fall at the Richland public library.  She said that all of the directions were now posted on the Guild's Web site, and she asked members who planned to submit a Lone Star quilt for the exhibit to fill out a form to indicate their intent to participate.
Sue reported that the Guild needs a second vice-president to take Pat Harwell's place.  Pat needs to resign the position due to other commitments.  Discussion about the Program Chair's duties followed.
Anita Bowen was the evening's speaker.  Anita, also known as "The Galaxy Star Lady," showed the first quilt she made at the age of 12 with her grandmother.  She recruited members to read about the benefits of doing craft projects, using text from an article that appeared in Martha Stewart's "Living" magazine.  Members took a quiz to determine if they were right- or left-brain dominant and then Anita ended the presentation by urging us to clear out the clutter in our studios and work areas.  By doing this, we would have a clear mind and the freedom to begin work on a project immediately without having to search for tools, supplies, or space.  For inspiration, she advised us to keep a journal or notebook and to carry it with us at all times.
Show and Tell followed Anita's presentation, and then the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.

Devine Quilters Future Events for 2013

June 3 Demo:  Mitered Corners on Borders
Program:   What a Difference the Thread Makes - Jane Garrison
June 15 (Saturday)  9:00 - 4:00, Tumbling Blocks Workshop with Donna Royson.

July 8 Demo:  TBD
Program:  The ABC's and 1, 2, 3's of Machine Maintenance with Tommy Leitner.
August 5 Demo:  Binding and Sleeves
Program:   Wilma Black Trunk Show
August 24  (Saturday)  Sew Free Sew Day  at Greenhill Baptist Church

Sept 9 Demo:  How to block a quilt
Program:  Art Quilts - Susan Lenz
Note:  Lone Star Quilts for exhibition at the Richland Co. Library are due.
Oct 7 Demo:  TBD
Program:  Live Auction with Auctioneer Jane Gold
Nov 4 Demo:  Organization in the studio
Program:   Batting - An Educational Study - Lynn Lucas
Dec 2 Program:   Holiday party potluck and sewing mini stockings for Children’s Hospital

Member Ads
($3 per advertised item/group under one price, per month run.  Contact Newsletter Ed for details)

c. 1930 Grandma’ Flower Garden Blocks.  36 hand pieced 12” blocks.  The center hexagon is yellow; the inner hexagon is a plain fabric that coordinates with the print fabric in the outer hexagon.  Some of the blocks also have a white outer hexagon added for the white path between.  Very pretty 30’s fabrics.  $80.00.  Contact Stephanie Alexander at 803/361-1483 (cell) or SALEXA1636@aol.com.

As a set, all brand new (decided I didn’t need for traveling after all): Brother PC-420 PRW, Sew Steady lucite table (18” x 24”), medium Tutto tote (maroon), SewEZ table’s insert, ¼” bladed foot, extra bobbins.  $550.    Contact Beth Karr at nebulosa@sc.rr.com.

Upcoming Events

Note to members:  If you would like to see a quilting-related event posted in the newsletter, please give Beth Karr the following details in writing at the guild meeting or by email:  name of event; date(s); sponsor or host; location, hyperlink.  Events held prior to the newsletter’s mailing will not be included.

Visitors

Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month (second Monday for July and September 2013) at 7:00 pm (social hour and demos begin at 6pm)  at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC.  Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor.  Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.