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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 September. 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 Members,
So much to do and so little time! That’s how I feel right now with only a little over two months to help get the quilt show going. It is going to take as many of us as possible to help Gwynne put up a great show. We hope you will share your quilts made during Covid lockdown. I have seen some beautiful quilts on social media from our members and I hope they will be shared with our local communities. I know Ary Anderson and the Program Committee have been working nonstop to make the coming quilt season a continuing learning experience for us all. If there is someone that is of interest to you, have a chat with Ary or another Program Committee member and maybe they can get the person to come. The 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). If you are unable to attend the September meeting, the proposed By Laws will be put on our website after the meeting and in the October newsletter. See you September 2 at 6:45, wearing a mask. Bring your show and tell to share with us. I’m sure Gwynne will have forms available for you to fill out for displaying at our Oct 29 & 30th quilt show! Let’s just have some FUN! Sincerely, Stormy Dawn Helton President |
Props Needed For ShowPlease sign up to help provide props that are needed to decorate our 2021 Quilt Show. This year we are asking for antique and newer items. We will need lots of items to decorate the Interstate Center. Any quilted items that you donate will not be available to enter into the Quilt Show. They are strictly for decoration. Items need to be brought to the Interstate Center on either Wednesday, Oct 27th, between 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. or Thursday, Oct 28th, Between 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. You are responsible for getting them to the Interstate Center and picking them up. Items may be picked up on Saturday, Oct 30th, between 5:00 & 6:30. If you are unable to pick your items up, please make sure you tell Mary Weakman who will be picking them up in your place. All props will need to be checked in to insure their safety. A reminder will be sent to you prior to the show. If you have any questions please contact Mary Weakman.
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 Spectrum
The Quilt 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
Gwynne Bettisch
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.
Global Quilt Connection (GQC)
Are you Zoom-wary and reluctant to try virtual classes? Consider registering for Global Quilt Connection’s (GQC) ALL STAR virtual event October 2 & 3; 2:00 to 5:00 pm CST. In this LIVE virtual event, you will get a ‘taste’ of what a virtual class is like with some of the best teachers the virtual world has to offer! You may attend when you can and stay as long as you can. An All-Star cast of 18 quilt teachers will demonstrate some of their favorite quilting techniques over two different days. It’s a showcase of a wide variety of styles and techniques, from traditional to modern and art quilting techniques with something to please everyone.
You will receive a PDF of written instructions to go along with each teacher’s demonstration and a page with tips for making the most of the live demonstrations.
NEW THIS TIME! GQC will make each event accessible to you to watch for 24 hours after each live event ends. You won’t miss any of the great content that the presenters have for you!
The live Zoom event will have at least a 1,000-person access limit at any one time. If it’s full when you log in, you will be directed to a YouTube live stream and won’t miss a thing!
Here are the scheduled presenters for each day, not necessarily in this order:
OCT 2, 2021, 2-5 PM CST
April Sproule, Brandy Maslowski, Candy Grisham, Carole Lyles Shaw, Daisy Aschehoug, Jane Hauprich, Jane Haworth, Jenny Kae Parks, Julia McLeod.
OCT 3, 2021, 2-5 PM CST
Kena Tangi Dorsey, Lisa Walton, MJ Kinman, Rhonda Denney, Sandra Chandler, Susie Monday. Tina Craig, Tori McElwain, Valerie Goodwin.
Go to Global Quilt Connection and follow the links to register. Cost: $20. (What a deal!)
If you SEE something or presenter you like, SAY something to a member of Programs.
Ary Anderson
You will receive a PDF of written instructions to go along with each teacher’s demonstration and a page with tips for making the most of the live demonstrations.
NEW THIS TIME! GQC will make each event accessible to you to watch for 24 hours after each live event ends. You won’t miss any of the great content that the presenters have for you!
The live Zoom event will have at least a 1,000-person access limit at any one time. If it’s full when you log in, you will be directed to a YouTube live stream and won’t miss a thing!
Here are the scheduled presenters for each day, not necessarily in this order:
OCT 2, 2021, 2-5 PM CST
April Sproule, Brandy Maslowski, Candy Grisham, Carole Lyles Shaw, Daisy Aschehoug, Jane Hauprich, Jane Haworth, Jenny Kae Parks, Julia McLeod.
OCT 3, 2021, 2-5 PM CST
Kena Tangi Dorsey, Lisa Walton, MJ Kinman, Rhonda Denney, Sandra Chandler, Susie Monday. Tina Craig, Tori McElwain, Valerie Goodwin.
Go to Global Quilt Connection and follow the links to register. Cost: $20. (What a deal!)
If you SEE something or presenter you like, SAY something to a member of Programs.
Ary Anderson
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