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Mennonite Church of Normal 805 S. Cottage Normal, IL 61761 |
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No meetings are currently scheduled at the Mennonite Church of Normal. The HAAQG monthly meetings are now being held via zoom. These meetings are available to members only.
President's MessageHello and welcome all,
It has been such a long time since we have met in person at the Mennonite church in Normal, but I am finally able to say that the church is opened and has added us to their calendar for the coming year. We will be meeting beginning in September, but masks ARE required. We will also be trying to social distance. There are still some speakers that will not be traveling so we will have some Zoom meetings but that will be explained in coming newsletters. On Aug 5 at 5:30 we will be meeting informally at the Anderson East side Pavilion. This will give us an opportunity to pay our membership dues and get more information out about the quilt show scheduled for Oct 29 and 30, 2021. I know many of us finished record number of quilts and Gwynne Bettisch may have more than she can hang! Which is a good thing, but she needs to know how many to plan on so get your information to her ASAP. Our show is a members show so dues need to be paid to exhibit. Bring your Show and Tell, a chair and maybe your dinner. We have enjoyed this time the past three months so come join us. We still have many unknowns as we move forward but I am looking forward to meeting in person and sharing the joy of quilting with all of you. Remember the Purpose of our guild is to form a fellowship in the preservation of the art of quilting, encourage awareness of quilting and share our knowledge and enjoyment of quilting, so let’s bring that with us this “quilting season” and have some creative fun! Stormy Dawn Helton President |
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 Quilt SpectrumI am pleased to announce that we will be holding a Quilt Show in the fall. The dates of the show will be October 29th and October 30th at the Interstate Center. Set up dates will be the evening of October 27th and all-day October 28th. If you are interested in volunteering please contact me via email at gbettisch_75@yahoo.com. I will be reaching out to those who have volunteered in the past to see if they are still interested. More information will be forthcoming as we firm up the committees. We are looking for donations for the Unique Boutique and raffle baskets or groups to volunteer to make a raffle basket. I am looking forward to a great show and to seeing all the quilts everyone has made during this quarantine.
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Membership
The Membership form for 2021-2022 is now available. The form 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.
• New and Renewing General Members-$35
• Seniors (65 or better)-$30
• Juniors (18 and under)-$25
Please send your completed form and payment 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 send your completed form and payment to Pam Riss. Her address is on the membership form.
Programs and Classes
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
There is no scheduled speaker 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 via Zoom at 7 pm. It has yet to be determined if we will meet at the church and watch her program there or if we will conduct the meeting via 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 August 31, to allow more time for us to get the necessary 19 registrations. To date, there are 11 paid registrations. Contact Pam Riss (phriss1951@gmail.com) to register.
“Suns and Moons” is a machine applique class based on the circle motif. Using Jane’s applique techniques and experimenting with our decorative stitches, we will begin by making a series of colorful fabric disks which will then be arranged into a dramatic and contemporary composition. If you go to her website under workshops, you can print off the supply list.
Her art quilts have been shown in many national and international exhibits, including Quilt National 1989 through 2005 and Contemporary American Quilts, the first major exhibit of American art quilts in England. Her quilt “Willow” was named as One of the One Hundred Best American Quilts of the Century. Jane is also the author of “The Quilted Garden”. The book includes twenty years of her work and exercises for making nature-inspired quilts.
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 August 31, to allow more time for us to get the necessary 19 registrations. To date, there are 11 paid registrations. Contact Pam Riss (phriss1951@gmail.com) to register.
“Suns and Moons” is a machine applique class based on the circle motif. Using Jane’s applique techniques and experimenting with our decorative stitches, we will begin by making a series of colorful fabric disks which will then be arranged into a dramatic and contemporary composition. If you go to her website under workshops, you can print off the supply list.
Her art quilts have been shown in many national and international exhibits, including Quilt National 1989 through 2005 and Contemporary American Quilts, the first major exhibit of American art quilts in England. Her quilt “Willow” was named as One of the One Hundred Best American Quilts of the Century. Jane is also the author of “The Quilted Garden”. The book includes twenty years of her work and exercises for making nature-inspired quilts.
Date |
Speaker/Instructor |
Registrations Needed |
Cost |
October 8 |
Jane Sassaman-Under the Influence (www.janesassaman.com/classes.php) |
Speaker Presentation |
- |
October 9 |
Pattern Play |
19 to register |
$45 |
October 10 |
Suns and Moons |
19 to register |
$45 |
November 5 |
Susan Knapp-Branching Out (www.quiltbranch.com) |
Speaker Presentation |
- |
November 6 |
Bow Tie Gala pattern |
15 to register |
$45 |
November 7 |
TGIF bag |
15 to register |
$45 |
December 2 |
TBA |
Speaker Presentation |
- |
December 3 |
TBA |
- |
$45 |
December 4 |
TBA |
- |
$45 |
*Jane Sassaman will be canceled if 19 people have not registered by June 30.
*Susan Knapp will be canceled if 15 people have not registered by August 31.
*Susan Knapp will be canceled if 15 people have not registered by August 31.
AUGUST 27 - OCTOBER 1
Beth Helfter, our March 2021 presenter, is conducting “Bloom or Bust “a quilt along using her accordion sewn HST’s technique from August 27 to October 1. Cost is $20 if you register beginning August 5th to 26th. If you register on August 27 or later, the cost is $25. By registering early, you will receive the cutting and preparation directions. Visit her website for more details, evapaigequilts.com and to register on August 5! If you need a refresher on her technique, watch her videos on YouTube.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Susan Knapp will be IN PERSON for our November meeting. Her lecture and trunk show, “Branching Out”, will be at 7 pm. Her web site is www.quiltbranch.com. She will return on Saturday, November 6 to conduct her “TGIF bag” IF there are 15 paid registrations by September 15. She too has extended her deadline to give us more time to get people registered. To date, there are 5 registered. Contact Pam Riss to register.
ALL STAR VIRTUAL SAMPLER PLATTER OCTOBER 2 & 3
visit globalquiltconnection.com for details and to register as an individual.
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
Sooo. With no access to the Guild Library, I'm going to review a new book from my personal library. Petal + Stem by Amy Friend appealed to me because Amy is a gardener and a quilter. Flowers spark her creativity and color combinations. Amy writes "There are a lot of parallels between gardening and quilting." We plan, tend, labor then enjoy our results; in our gardens and in our quilts.
Petal + Stem includes 40 quilt blocks to mix and match. Fun with a modern twist. All paper pieced. Yes - all. (I'll overcome my paper piecing fear to make one of these quilts.) Also included are 7 quilt projects with alternate possibilities and all templates needed to complete all the blocks.
We tend our gardens, plan our garden beds, collect plants and look for inspiration. Ditto with quilting. We tend our sewing machines, plan our layouts, collect fabrics and see inspiration everywhere. Our individual gardens are so different yet include many gifted plants from gardening friends. Again, ditto with our quilts. Different yet may contain gifted fabrics from quilty friends.
Check out Amy's website duringquiettime.com
The Library will again be taking used quilting books , quilting magazines, and patterns when HAAQG begins our year again. If you have a large amount, please bring it in smaller amounts. Our storage is limited. Questions contact MaryvWeakman,
Connie J Carstens & Mary Weakman
Petal + Stem includes 40 quilt blocks to mix and match. Fun with a modern twist. All paper pieced. Yes - all. (I'll overcome my paper piecing fear to make one of these quilts.) Also included are 7 quilt projects with alternate possibilities and all templates needed to complete all the blocks.
We tend our gardens, plan our garden beds, collect plants and look for inspiration. Ditto with quilting. We tend our sewing machines, plan our layouts, collect fabrics and see inspiration everywhere. Our individual gardens are so different yet include many gifted plants from gardening friends. Again, ditto with our quilts. Different yet may contain gifted fabrics from quilty friends.
Check out Amy's website duringquiettime.com
The Library will again be taking used quilting books , quilting magazines, and patterns when HAAQG begins our year again. If you have a large amount, please bring it in smaller amounts. Our storage is limited. Questions contact MaryvWeakman,
Connie J Carstens & Mary Weakman