An Affiliate of the Arizona Quilters Guild

volume 19, Number 5 May 2013

~ HAVASU STITCHERS ~ Lake Havasu City, Arizona

www.havasustitchers.com

What’s Inside …. Community Outreach / Membership 2

Friendship Coffees 3

FABRIC EXCHANGE—CANDY 3

PAST QUILT SHOW PHOTOS 6, 7, 8

2013-2014 Officers Listing 9

Minutes 10,11

Education / Member Notices 4

Quilt Show 2013 5 & 6

Thank you Roberta for stepping up from 1st VP into the President’s position when we needed you! It’s been a lively time!

Timeline: Nominations of the Officers - March meeting. Voting in of the Officers - April meeting. Installation of the Officers - May meeting. The new Board assumes duties on June 1st.

Look what’s coming up: May 8th, Community Outreach May 9th, Thursday, Havasu Stitchers General Meeting Jun 6th, Board Meeting Jun 13th, Thursday, Havasu Stitchers General Meeting

Check out the details on the pages to follow.

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Havasu Stitchers P. O. Box 2875

Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405

General Meeting the second Thursday of every month. Mohave Community College—Room 600

6:30 PM 1977 W Acoma Blvd

Board Meetings the first Thursday of every month. Mohave County Library 6:00 PM

Email—havasustitchersguild@yahoo.com On the Web at http://www.HavasuStitchers.com

Membership Sherri Ashford

Please let the Sunshine Chairman know if anyone would like to have a card sent to one of our members.

Phone # cell 712-621-6230 joansews50851@yahoo.com

Please put Sunshine lady in the Re: section of the e-mail.

Sunshine Joan Wurster

Community Outreach Zola Stuart

TRANSITION HOUSE Transition House

Personal size shampoos, toothpaste and lotions are always appreciated.

Drop off donations at the meeting. Betty Campbell will thank you for your generosity.

Membership Renewals - - - - must be received by MAY 24th.

New Members

Yvonne Weger: info already listed in March Newsletter Deanna Pepe: info already listed in March Newsletter

Bunnie Galley

Susanne Keller

Charla Youngberg

Updates

Roberta Baker: email Teresa Gunther: email Leslie Stockert: email Above edited for website version

FUTURE GENERAL MEETING DATES

Thursday May 9, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm Thursday Jun 13, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm Thursday Jul 11, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm Thursday Aug 8, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm Thursday Sep 12, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm Thursday Oct 10, 2013 MCC Room 600 at 6:30pm

Community Outreach at the library Weds, May 8th at 10:00 am. Bring your sewing machine and come to complete quilts. No meetings during June, July, Aug.

Future dates: 5/8, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13 & 12/11.

We meet in the County Library the second Weds. of the month 10am—3pm to make projects to give to the elderly in rest homes, homeless children, and others in need. If you have some time to donate to this cause please join us. If you can’t spend the day or part, you could stop by, take something home to work on, or a simple donation from your stash or maybe you would like to just quilt one of our projects or do a binding……anything you can do to help out….

Since the last meeting: Community Outreach delivered 40 quilts, 17 walker bags, 13 adult bibs.

A special request was filled: 37 sock monkeys to the Autism Foundation.

FYI: LAP QUILTS are approx 45 x 48

IF YOUR information needs

to be updated please submit changes to the

membership chair & the newsletter

editor so that your fellow Stitchers

can stay in touch.

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Hospitality Diane Peterson &

Sandy Williams

Ways and Means

REMEMBER TO BUY YOUR

RAFFLE TIXS

AND WIN FUN BASKETS

OR 50/50 $’s

We have Friendship Coffee Social dates set

through Oct, except May!

“Block Club” Rules of the Game

If you do sign up; make certain you bring the re-quired number. Don’t forget. Others are counting on you as one of the exchangers.

Please use the best quality of 100% cotton available. Make certain your cut is straight; not wavy or bowed.

Depending on the number that sign up; it may take as much as two yards of fabric. It is better to use all of the same fabric for your swap.

Turn them in at the beginning of the meeting to allow time to sort and then don’t forget to pick up your bag after the meeting. Listen at the meeting for the num-ber of strips.

JUDY CURTIS 5/05 PAT JORDAN 5/04 MICHELE KIEL 5/07 KATHY LISCHEFSKE 5/26 DIANNE SCHMITT 5/16 CYNTHIA SMITH 5/18 COLLEEN TRAVIESO 5/20 KARM WEBERT 5/12 MARY ANN WICK 5/02

FABRIC EXCHANGE

New fabric exchange theme CANDY

Apr - Jolly Rancher - limes, oranges, yellows May - Licorice Whips - red, black Jun - Jordan Almonds - pastels Jul - Lollipops - red, yellow, orange, green Aug - Cotton Candy - pinks, whites, blues Sep - Salt Water Taffy - light colors Oct - Candy Corn - orange, yellow, brown, white Nov - Butterscotch Toffee - browns, tans Dec - Peppermints - reds, greens, white Jan - Hershey Bars - browns Feb - Choc Strawberries - browns, reds Mar - Reese Pieces - browns, tans

Cut 3 inch strips, width of the material. Bring your strips in a baggie with your name on it.

Please cut precisely and use good quality material.

If you would like to sign up for the ex-change, my email address is: sgmdsret@aol.com

Fabric Exchange Diana Stebbens

Anita, Bonnie, Ellie, June, & Lisa

Friendship Coffee Socials Do it your way! We have had many types of

“coffees”, no big expectations. Some just have a show n tell, some pick a theme, some demo something, some have Ice Cream, some have

food, some just cake and coffee, etc, etc. Some have a daytime get together, some have an af-ternoon or evening. Whatever is best for you.

The Guild provides $25 to offset the cost.

Linda Ira’s “Favorite Tool” Social was heard to be a success! Anyone want to do a May date?

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Education Catherine Stephan

IF YOU KNOW ABOUT ANY TEACHERS OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO TEACH PLEASE CONTACT ME…..

Remember all classes are open to members of the “Havasu Stitchers” If you would like to join us please contact Catherine or stop at the table at our next meeting ……       ******Reminder you must PAY to play*****

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Committee Chairs: Summer Camp

Individuals that would be interested in conducting any kind of demo during our General Meeting, month of your choice.

AQUATIC CENTER WINDOW—TIME TO CHANGE THE THEME-WATCH FOR EMAIL ASKING FOR QUILTS TO LOAN FOR A FEW MONTHS.

Start thinking about the London Bridge Day Parade coming in October—we need to advertise the Quilt Show.

Members Notices & Reminders

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Library Chairperson Michelle Stockman

Library Check Out & Magazine Sales

Under the Desert Stars

Bridge of Friendship X Community/Aquatic Center 100 Park Avenue / SR 95

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Admission $5 (2 Day VIP Pass $7)

Friday, Nov 1st, 9am - 5pm Saturday, Nov 2nd, 9am - 4pm

Opportunity Quilt - Size 110 x 110

Contact: Ann Creek

Quilt Show Nov 1-2, 2013

NEXT QUILT SHOW MEETING

2nd Tues. of the month. Tues. MAY 7th 5:30 at Ann Creek’s house.

If you can't make it, let me know & any updates on your committee's doings.

OPPORTUNITY QUILT BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

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Quilt Show "Under the Desert Stars" 2013 Update  Reminder:  Quilt Registration Forms can be downloaded from the Havasu Stitchers website! OPPORTUNITY QUILT:   Raffle Sales are doing very good.  We have had success at our meetings & events (Balloon Fest, Winter Fest, National Quilt Day & the LHC Home Show, Henderson Quilt Show). 

REGISTRATION:  Please submit forms to Donna Vaughn by Sept. 12, 13; limit 3 forms. Quilts larger than 40”x40” must have a sleeve to hang with. 

HEARTS DESIRE: Please turn projects into & or notify your intentions to; Lou Ann Rawls or Sharon Husted. 

BOUTIQUE:  We truly want you to start making your goodies! Reminder if you’d like to see our Boutique have consignment items this year, let our chairman Roberta Simpkins know (by email probably best) soon. 

 PROGRAM BOOKLET & DOOR PRIZE: Both Stephanie Mueller & Sherri Ashford have been diligently working on Ads & door prizes locally & nationally. 

FOOD COURT: Linda Caringella is working with the Health Dept.  so we can continue to have a success‐ful yummy event. 

NEXT QUILT SHOW MEETING:  TUESDAY MAY 7th @ Ann Creek’s home, 5:30 During the SUMMER months our meeting will be at my home: (Near end of Saratoga on the south end al‐most to Oro Grande)  Let me know if you're coming.  Also, a light dinner for those especially coming directly from work (Crock‐pot of chili) and anyone else that would like some! 

Thank You Ladies for all your hard work! Ann Creek, Quilt Show Chairman 2013

Since we have members that have never been to our Quilt Show before nor been part of the set up of the show, I decided to make this newsletter A QUILT SHOW VIEW OF THE PAST.  My focus is on the photos that show the set up instead of the quilt entries so that the newbies can get a feel for what we do every two years to put on a really great show.  It takes us all in one way or another doing our part, whether it is physical work or making items for the Boutique and Hearts Desire, or doing white gloves or manning the tables, or greeting the guests.  I hope this gets our enthusiasm going, we’ve got fun times ahead. 

QS PHOTOS FROM 2005

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Q S PHOTOS FROM 2007

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Q S PHOTOS FROM 2009

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INSTALLATION OF 2013—2014 OFFICERS AT MAY MEETING

Please remember if you want to send a "Quilting" related email to the entire membership, please send your request to this email address (havasustitchers@gmail.com ).

The Havasu Stitchers email for outside contacts is HavasuStitchersGuild@yahoo.com and it is also the email used by our Website. This email has not gone away.

Q S PHOTOS FROM 2011 will be in June Newsletter

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HAVASU STITCHERS GENERAL MEETING April 12, 2013 Mohave Community College Room 600

Call to order: the meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM by President Roberta Simpkins  

Minutes: the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written  

Nominating Committee: Carolyn Victor shared that Tina Benson & Roberta Simpkins have volunteered to serve as treasurer. She read the official ballot: Sheri Ashford is running for President; Catherine Stephan is running for Education 1st V.P.; Mona Bolen is running for Membership 2nd V.P.; Sarah McNary is running for Secretary.  

President asked for approval of those nominations.  Then she asked for nominations from the floor.  Phyllis Barton moved for the nominations to be closed. The motion was seconded. Ballots were distributed.  

Voting Ensued – Carolyn counted them and everyone who was nominated won.  

Happy Birthday: to all April birthdays   

Quilt Show: Ann Creek shared that they are still looking for helpers:  22 microwave bowl holders were donated to the show by the Hill‐Toppers Registration forms for quilt entries available online – with pictures ‐ due by September – Donna Vaughn  Chairper‐

son is taking entries now – 3 entries maximum – please list your priority White Glove Helpers – Barbara Masden taking sign‐ups Set‐up and Tear Down – Dottie Holman taking names for strong helpers (okay to sign‐up your husband or son) Boutique needs donations – Roberta Simpkins is Chairperson Lou Ann Rawls in charge of Hearts Desire – please let her know if you have a basket planned Antique quilts needed for display – Karen Shaplin is organizing Linda Caringella shared that food handling rules have changed so they are exploring having the quilt show catered; 

they also need people who have food handler permits; classes are free for volunteers but they happen on Mon‐days – you will need to sign up at the courthouse in the Environmental Health Division – classes held in the courthouse building; see Linda for more information 

 

Ways and Means:   Raffle won by Lisa Raffle won by Trish Raffle won by Diana 

 

1st VP:  Catherine Stephan reported that there are 2 classes on the books: April 15th is the Tie Purse with Dee Ward and April 24th is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” by Phyllis Barton  

2nd VP:  Sherri Ashford reported membership has to be paid by May 24th. $35 for renewing members; $40 for new mem‐bers. Pick up your nametags if you haven’t  

Secretary: nothing to report  

Treasurer:  Tina Benson will complete Ruby Worrell’s term  

50th Anniversary Gold Fat Quarters: Adeline Reiten is celebrating with her husband Jerry  

Fabric Exchange: Candy theme – check the newsletter for the current month – sign up with Diana Stebbins  

Coffee Challenge: Sandy challenged the membership to sign up to host a coffee – if 6 sign up then Sandy will do the 7th. Members receive $25 to help defray costs of hosting  

Quilting Demo: Phyllis Barton Spoke on the Wonders of Pre‐Cuts Fat Quarters; Fat Eights; Sweet Sixteens; Moda started theirs under a Bakeshop theme – Charm‐Packs; Jelly Rolls, 

Honey‐Buns (1 ½”); Turnovers (6” triangles); Layer Cakes (10” squares) Advantage is to get a variety of fabrics that coordinate Unitednotions.com –Moda’s Website Hoffman – Bali‐pops; Bali‐snaps; Crackers (10” squares) Missouri Quilt Company (Website) is the largest source of pre‐cuts ‐ $5 shipping for any size order Quilting Quickly – new magazine using pre‐cuts; also 400 tutorials available online – be warned – NOT all directions 

are included in the online tutorials 9 Fat Quarters Quilt – Disappearing 9‐Patch 

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HAVASU STITCHERS GENERAL MEETING April 12, 2013 Mohave Community College Room 600

 

Quilting Demo: Phyllis Barton Spoke on the Wonders of Pre‐Cuts 5” squares – a Charm Pack – Disappearing 4‐Patch The Brick Pattern with a Piano Key Border – used every one of the Fossil Ferns Charm Squares Jelly Roll Race in Fall Colors – with angles – or for a variation – add in solid squares between the strips NOTE: if you buy pre‐cuts with pinked edges – sew the seam using the mountain peak as your edge rather than the 

valley to preserve the full width of your fabric 2 1’2” strips make a Spider Web (any width of strips will work) Virginiaquilter.com carries grab bag of moda fabric strips Using 5” dessert rolls – striped quilt  ‐‐‐   Roman Coins – great way to use up left‐overs Can make your own pre‐cuts – the beauty is the variety Black and white – “Just a Pattern” Black and white – 5” Squares ‐ Star inside the Carpenter Wheel Google “Pre‐cuts” and check out the wide variety of patterns and fabrics available 

 

Quilting at the Lake: Linda Visnaw shared a PowerPoint highlighting the teachers coming to the 2014  Karla Alexander www.saginawstreetquilts.com Marci Baker www.online‐quilting.com/alicias‐attic‐gallery Wendy Butler Burns www.wendybutlerberns.com Susan Purney Mark www.fabricimagery.com Pat Pauly www.patpauly.com Heather Thomas www.wildheatherdesigns.com  

Registration begins May 15th and members get a discount if they are signed up before June 1st.  

Show and Tell: Theresa shared her embroidered petroglyph quilt, “Spirits in the Winds of Time” Wendy shared her cross‐stitched wall‐hanging quilt and graduation dragon quilt Ann shared her umbrella wall hanging and two table runners Bobbie shared her sister Jane’s Outback Hat Joyce shared her granddaughter’s basket quilt Lucy shared that she is moving to Phoenix and her 30 minute skirt; her UFO parrot wall‐hanging; her ribbons; her 

Koi trapunto; her lady hat, dress, and heels wall‐hanging; and her parrot wall‐hanging; and her metal art pen‐dant of a macaw 

Karen shared a quilt started by Barb Felkey; if it can be quilted by a volunteer – will be donated to Hearts Desire. Linda Visnaw has volunteered to quilt it  

Community Outreach:  Had 7 members at the last meeting. Lots of quilts and other items have been distributed. The next meeting will be at the library on the second Wednesday of May starting at 10 AM.   

National Quilt Day:   Great event – thanks to Catherine and all the volunteers! 

 

Transition House:  Travel sizes of toiletries are so appreciated.  

New Business: Thank You Letter: To Zola and her volunteers from a gentleman and his mother for the lovely bibs made by Com‐

munity Outreach Condolences: 

Janice Kanski’s husband passed – if you’d like to send a card, her address is: 330 Islander Lane Lake Havasu City, AZ  86406 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM.  

Respectfully submitted,  Sarah McNary 

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Havasu Stitchers Quilt Guild

P. O. Box 2875 Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405

Havasu Stitchers Quilt Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art and education of quilting.

The Dangling Thread is a monthly publication of the Havasu Stitchers. Website: www.HavasuStitchers.com Email: havasustitchersguild@yahoo.com

Don’t Forget to Bring . . . Your Smile! A Friend Your Name Tag ( 25 Cent fine ) Donations for Transition House $$$ for raffles Show and Tell AND IF PARTICIPATING...

Library Books Fabric Exchange

Meeting Reminder

Thursday—May 9, 2013 6:30 PM

Mohave Community College 1977 Acoma—Room 600

Thursday—June 13, 2013 6:30 PM

Mohave Community College 1977 Acoma—Room 600

Many times there are Demonstrations during the meeting.

2012—2013 HAVASU STITCHERS OFFICERS

President Roberta Simpkins

1st VP (Program Chair) Catherine Stephan

2nd VP (Membership Chair) Sherri Ashford

Treasurer Tina Benson

Secretary Sharon Husted and Sarah McNary