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Mennonite Church of Normal 805 S. Cottage Normal, IL 61761 |
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The Guild will be meeting at the Church in October. You will be required to wear a mask as mandated by Governor Pritzer. The mandate goes into effect on Monday August 30th.
President's MessageHello friends,
Are you ready to continue having fun? We have a great month ahead of us with the Central IL Quilt Shop Hop beginning on Oct 1 for the whole month, Jane Sassaman lecture by Zoom and workshop on Saturday and we end the month with our quilt show. Please contact Karen Goloff, Gwynne Bettish or myself if you have completed a quilt and you want to add to our show. The deadline was extended a bit. I am pleased with the communication I have received with ideas, questions, and concerns of our members. The is no dumb question and never a concern to address an issue. Keep up the great work and let’s have fun! I will be sending out a Zoom invite Tuesday Oct 5. The meeting can be attended in person at the church or from your home. Our speaker is not traveling so that is why. We can socialize at the church for those that like to be in person. Another order of business for this month is an open floor discussion on the proposed By Laws changes. Be prepared to ask your questions and or state your concerns. A member vote will occur at the November meeting. You must be a member on Oct 1 to vote. I believe that is all the news for today. Now, let’s go have some fun. Stormy Dawn Helton President Quilt SpectrumThe Show is quickly approaching. Just a reminder that the show dates are Friday, October 29th from 9am to 5pm and Saturday, October 30th from 9am to 4pm. We need your quilts for the show. So far we have only received 3 entries. The entry form is included with the newsletter and is also available on the website. Please consider entering at least one quilt for the show. Again, we are still asking for donations for the Unique Boutique and fat quarters for door prizes. If you have any donations please let me know and I will make arrangements to pick them up, or you can bring them to a guild meeting
Gwynne Bettisch In Need of Items For Quilt Show Boutique BoothWith the HAAQG 2021 Show coming in October, the Boutique Booth needs help from all of you!
I know you've been serving the Internet of new projects this year. All projects you've completely are greatly needed.. "Leftovers from the previous show aare almost non-exitisting. Let make a great showing of items for sale for the customers attending the show. All items can be brought to the Interstate Center the day you bring your quilts to enter. Or you can call me or bring to my house. Carol Newberry Boutique Chair |
Revised By Laws Available for ReviewThe Board of Directors approved the handing out of the proposed changes to our Bylaws at their last meeting. This information will be handed out to our members at the end of the meeting for you to review over the next month, with a vote to be conducted in November. Please take the time to read it. If you have any questions, call an Executive Board member, or e-mail them or come in Nov with your question(s).
Normal Library Art GalleryBeginning October 3 and continuing through mid-November, HAAQG will have a quilt display in the Art Gallery of Normal Public Library on College Avenue.
These beautiful quilts are just a few of many created by guild members. Others may be viewed at the 2021 Quilt Spectrum in late October. The display will promote our mission statement of fostering quilting in the community and surrounding areas. Everyone who contributed one or more quilts will have one on display. There will be orphan blocks to touch and free magazines for patrons to take. The display will also advertise our show –No UFO’s Left Behind! Be sure to visit Normal Public Library. And if you have magazines to share, please bring them to the October meeting. Judy Bennington Props Needed For ShowThis will be the final time to help decorate our Quilt Show. If you have already signed up we so thank you, but if you haven’t , we ask you to help loan us items to help us decorate our Show like we have done in the past.
You can still sign up on our “sign-up genius “ or call Mary Weakman, 815-692-1234 or Jackie Pilon, 309-826-8887. Also, if you just want to bring items to the Show on Wed., Oct. 27 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. or Thurs., Oct. 28, from 8:00-10:00 a.m., we will sign them in. You will have to pick up all items on Sat. Oct. 30, 2021, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. after the Show closes. We would also appreciate any help decorating the Quilt Show on Thursday, October 28 from 8:00-10:00 for check in or from 10:30 to ?? to help decorate. Then we need any helpers to take down decorations & help distribute them after the Show closes at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021. We thank you for all your help, Mary Weakman & Jackie Pilon Quilt Show Props Chairladies |
Quilt Committee
We are one month away from our quilt show. If you have money and stubs for the big barrel, please let me know and we can arrange a meeting time and place. Or, if you need more tickets, you can call or text me at 815-644-0222. We have at least two of our members are in close running for the most tickets sold. Don’t’ forget the one who sells the winning ticket (if seller’s name is on the back of the stub) will win a quilt carrier made also from the Deb Tucker pattern of the quilt. Good Luck.!
This year’s raffle quilt is named Doubly Charmed. Made from a Deb Tucker pattern, it measures 90” x 102”. The quilt was made with Grunge fabric by Moda, Silver and Off White So Fine thread, and Quilters Dream 100% cotton batting. Whirlywind motifs are quilted in three sizes throughout the quilt and a feather border. Quilt is complete with a hanging sleeve and label. White/gray grunge fabric used on the back accents quilting and could be reversible.
We need volunteers to sell tickets at the Quilt show, this job would require lots of smiling and sitting, so if interested, see the sign-up genius for times available.
Quilt Committee
This year’s raffle quilt is named Doubly Charmed. Made from a Deb Tucker pattern, it measures 90” x 102”. The quilt was made with Grunge fabric by Moda, Silver and Off White So Fine thread, and Quilters Dream 100% cotton batting. Whirlywind motifs are quilted in three sizes throughout the quilt and a feather border. Quilt is complete with a hanging sleeve and label. White/gray grunge fabric used on the back accents quilting and could be reversible.
We need volunteers to sell tickets at the Quilt show, this job would require lots of smiling and sitting, so if interested, see the sign-up genius for times available.
Quilt Committee
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Membership
The Membership form for 2021-2022 is included in this newsletter and also available on the website. Please note that the cost of membership has increased from last year. Membership fees are as follows.
Please bring your completed form and payment to the September meeting. Membership forms and payment can also be mailed to Pam Riss. Her address is on the membership form.
- New and Renewing General Members-$35
- Seniors (65 or better)-$30
- Juniors (18 and under)-$25
Please bring your completed form and payment to the September meeting. Membership forms and payment can also be mailed to Pam Riss. Her address is on the membership form.
Programs and Classes
Welcome back! Here are the speakers and classes planned for the guild year. You may sign up at the September meeting.
September 2, 2021
There is no speaker planned for our September meeting.
October 7, 2021
Jane Sassaman is an internationally known quilt artist, fabric designer, author, and teacher (janesassaman.com), She will present her lecture, " Jane's Textile Treasure Garden", via Zoom at 7 pm. We will we meet at the church to view her program via Zoom. If unable to meet at the Church, the meeting and presentation will be available from home on Zoom.
Her Friday class has been cancelled due to lack of registrations. Jane has graciously extended her deadline for registrations for her Saturday class, “Suns and Moons” until September 3, to give us more time to get the necessary 19 paid registrations. To date, there are 13 registered. Contact Pam Riss to register (priss1951@gmail.com). TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
October 9, 2021
CLASS “Suns and Moons” with Jane Sassaman via Zoom. This is a machine applique class based on the circle motif. Using Jane’s applique techniques and experimenting with decorative stitches, you will begin by making a series of colorful fabric disks which will then be arranged into a dramatic and contemporary composition. Go to her website under ‘workshops’ to print the supply list.
November 4, 2021
Susan Knapp (www.quiltbranch.com) will be IN PERSON for our November meeting. Her lecture and trunk show, “Branching Out”, will be a 7 pm. She will have her patterns and books available for purchase.
November 6, 2021- CLASS “TGIF” bag, IF there are 15 paid registrations by September 15.
December 2, 2021-Program is a work in progress.
January 7 & 8, 2022-“Bare Bones” Retreat Registration forms will be available in October.
February 3, 2022-Monique Jacobs (www.opengatequilts.com) “My Quilting Journey”.
February 4, 2022-CLASS “Juicy Cactus”. 12 Registrations required.
February 5. 2022-CLASS “Link by Link”. 12 Registrations required.
March 4 & 5, 2022-CLASS Laurie Shierer. You will be using Laurie’s “Delightful Duffle” Pattern.
April 8, 2022
CLASS Debby Maddy (www.calicocarriage.com) Which classes would YOU like to take?
April 9, 2022
CLASS Debby Maddy Check out her website and see what YOU would like to take. Let someone on Programs know your choices.
16 Registrations required for Debbie Maddy’s classes to be scheduled: Her classes MAY be in person.
September 2, 2021
There is no speaker planned for our September meeting.
October 7, 2021
Jane Sassaman is an internationally known quilt artist, fabric designer, author, and teacher (janesassaman.com), She will present her lecture, " Jane's Textile Treasure Garden", via Zoom at 7 pm. We will we meet at the church to view her program via Zoom. If unable to meet at the Church, the meeting and presentation will be available from home on Zoom.
Her Friday class has been cancelled due to lack of registrations. Jane has graciously extended her deadline for registrations for her Saturday class, “Suns and Moons” until September 3, to give us more time to get the necessary 19 paid registrations. To date, there are 13 registered. Contact Pam Riss to register (priss1951@gmail.com). TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
October 9, 2021
CLASS “Suns and Moons” with Jane Sassaman via Zoom. This is a machine applique class based on the circle motif. Using Jane’s applique techniques and experimenting with decorative stitches, you will begin by making a series of colorful fabric disks which will then be arranged into a dramatic and contemporary composition. Go to her website under ‘workshops’ to print the supply list.
November 4, 2021
Susan Knapp (www.quiltbranch.com) will be IN PERSON for our November meeting. Her lecture and trunk show, “Branching Out”, will be a 7 pm. She will have her patterns and books available for purchase.
November 6, 2021- CLASS “TGIF” bag, IF there are 15 paid registrations by September 15.
December 2, 2021-Program is a work in progress.
January 7 & 8, 2022-“Bare Bones” Retreat Registration forms will be available in October.
February 3, 2022-Monique Jacobs (www.opengatequilts.com) “My Quilting Journey”.
February 4, 2022-CLASS “Juicy Cactus”. 12 Registrations required.
February 5. 2022-CLASS “Link by Link”. 12 Registrations required.
March 4 & 5, 2022-CLASS Laurie Shierer. You will be using Laurie’s “Delightful Duffle” Pattern.
April 8, 2022
CLASS Debby Maddy (www.calicocarriage.com) Which classes would YOU like to take?
April 9, 2022
CLASS Debby Maddy Check out her website and see what YOU would like to take. Let someone on Programs know your choices.
16 Registrations required for Debbie Maddy’s classes to be scheduled: Her classes MAY be in person.
Mentor Survey
Help the Mentor Program plan this year's classes by taking the Mentor Survey. The information you provide will help in deciding what classes Guild members are interested in.
You can take the survey online or print off the pdf form. You can return the printed form at the monthly meeting.
You can take the survey online or print off the pdf form. You can return the printed form at the monthly meeting.
Library - Check it out
The HAAQG Library will welcome everyone to stop by and get reacquainted with what we have to offer. We have many books covering many quilting subjects. Members are able to check out as many as 3 books for 1-2 months. We only ask for $5 per book in cash or check. When you return your books, we give you back your deposit.
We have been offering, and will continue to offer, a used book sale. We collect all quilting books, magazines, & quilting patterns that members donate to us. We sell them back for $1 per book. What a deal! The magazines and patterns, we give away for free. What a better deal! We love the members that leave with their arms full.
The only problem with this is that we have very limited storage space. We ask that if you have anything to donate, to please call either Mary Weakman, 815-692-1234, or Judy Benington, 309-261-6612, and let us know what you will be bringing. Please do not just bring items and quietly add them to the table.
We ask anyone that checked out library books before our “time-out”, to be sure to return your books.
We also need volunteers to help with the Library this year. They will need to help with check out-in, sales, and getting boxes of books for sale on & off the cart. We try using small boxes for storage. We usually have a lot of fun seeing $ visiting our fellow members while we do our work. So if you are interested in helping, please call one of us from the number above.
Thank you. We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Mary Weakman & Judy Benington,
HAAQG Librarians
We have been offering, and will continue to offer, a used book sale. We collect all quilting books, magazines, & quilting patterns that members donate to us. We sell them back for $1 per book. What a deal! The magazines and patterns, we give away for free. What a better deal! We love the members that leave with their arms full.
The only problem with this is that we have very limited storage space. We ask that if you have anything to donate, to please call either Mary Weakman, 815-692-1234, or Judy Benington, 309-261-6612, and let us know what you will be bringing. Please do not just bring items and quietly add them to the table.
We ask anyone that checked out library books before our “time-out”, to be sure to return your books.
We also need volunteers to help with the Library this year. They will need to help with check out-in, sales, and getting boxes of books for sale on & off the cart. We try using small boxes for storage. We usually have a lot of fun seeing $ visiting our fellow members while we do our work. So if you are interested in helping, please call one of us from the number above.
Thank you. We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Mary Weakman & Judy Benington,
HAAQG Librarians