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It's Mini-Demo Night! October 8, 2013 is our Mini-Demo Night at OCQG. This promises to be a really fun evening, as several of our very own members will be demonstrating techniques and providing some hints on different quilting and sewing methods. We're going to have the chance to refresh our memories about some techniques we already know, and learn some brand new ones. Our presenters will be Patti Payne (working with wool), Carolyn Erratt (making small zippered bags), Pam Schoenbachler (Sylvia Davis' 20-Minute Baby Blanket with a redesigned pattern), Pam Gayle (Kim Diehl's prep techniques for easy applique), and Sandy Milo (how to make blocks for our next President's Quilt project). We will also get to enjoy a short slide show of some fun photos from Camp Watch-a-Patcher! Please be sure to come and enjoy the evening with us. The more the merrier! Thanks, Betsy Weisman

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Carolyn’s Column

I love fall because I enjoy wearing sweaters and sleeping under a quilt. The string of 100 degree days we have had lately are anything but my vision of fall weather. Fall also means that it is time to start making a list and checking it twice so that I can be organized for December. I have started making gifts and my secret hiding place for gifts is beginning to fill up. There is such a sense of satisfaction when the last stitch is made knowing that the hours spent on a gift will be appreciated by the recipient. The process of creating gifts adds to the excitement of Christmas.

Our program this month lends itself to gift making I will be doing a little demo so I will miss out on what everyone else is teaching. I will rely on friends to teach me what I miss. My demo comes with a drawing. Write your name on a piece of paper and then put the name of one of my 3 cats on it and bring it to my demo table. The winner of the drawing will receive my demo sample wristlet.

This is also the time of the year that we need to make a quilt for Guide Dogs to raffle off next year. Ideally we would like to present it at our January meeting. So, we need a volunteer to head up this effort. The last Guide Dog Quilt we made to donate was a darling Buggy Barn Pattern and it was put together in a weekend by a small committee. It does not need to be an elaborate quilt but a dog theme would be appreciated by Otto. I am sure even my kitties, Puffin, Cricket and Chili would appreciate a doggy quilt. Please send me an e-mail or talk to me at the meeting if you can help.

QUILT SHOW! Kat Benne and Cindy Davis are putting together an incredible plan for the quilt show. I can’t wait to attend the wine preview night and have a chance to view the quilts. The next quilt show meeting is Tuesday October 15th at 7pm. Join us!

Carolyn Erratt OCQG President 2013-2014

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2014 OC Dreamin’ Quilt Show

The 2014 OC Dreamin’ Quilt Show is in the works. There are many people who are

putting a great amount of time into getting the show going. We do need some people

to fill in some blanks. We are in need of a chairperson for Vendors, Garage Sale, and

White Glove. You don’t need to feel that you have to do the position by yourself. Find

a friend and co-chair with them. If you have any questions, please email or call Cindy

Davis or Kat Benne. We will be glad to talk with you. We would also like to invite

everyone to come to the Guild Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. We have

snacks and a great time.

Thank you in advance.

Kat Benne and Cindy Davis

DONATIONS FOR QUILT SHOW OPPORTUNITY BASKETS

Beginning in October we will be accepting donations for the Opportunity Baskets

for the 2014 Quilt Show. We will have baskets based on several themes

including: animal prints; kitchen; think pink; patriotic; red, white and black;

and many others. New for this year will be a basket for kids, one for the guys,

and a basic sewing kit for those new to sewing or quilting (of course inspired by

the many quilts they will see in the show!). There will be a table at the guild

meetings starting this month to accept your donations. Please no scraps or

small cut pieces unless it is a layer cake, charm pack or jelly roll etc. All fabric

donations should be at least ¼ yard WOF or a fat quarter. Watch the newsletter

each month for any special needs. Questions can be sent via email to Susi

McLane at susiq2007@roadrunner.com or by leaving a message on my home

phone 714-490-0391. Thanks for your support!

Congratulations to Betsy Weisman on her new granddaughter.

Freya Rose was born on 9/15. The proud parents are Betsy's daughter Amy and her

husband Ted and her big sis Lily is so excited to meet her new best friend.

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UFO Challenge

The fourth and final UFO was due at the Sept meeting. We had 62 projects

finished with this challenge. Marilyn Fredrickson won a beautiful fat quarter

pack of dotted fabrics in the drawing for the fourth UFO completion and

Carolyn Erratt won a jellyroll in the drawing for those that finished all four of

their projects. All who participated were winners because their UFO pile is

smaller!!!

Pat Adair

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Check the website (www.orangecountyquiltersguild.com ) for the latest information on upcoming

Programs & Workshops. Betsy Weisman has finished booking for workshops well into 2014 the

website will be updated soon so that you can put the workshops on your calendar. The sign-up form

for Workshops is available on the website or guild meetings. Come join us for some fun!

Workshop prices went up on June 1st, 2012, the price is $35 member/$50 non-member. Here

are the upcoming scheduled workshops. All workshops are at the Orange Quilt Bee located at

628 E Katella Ave in Orange, phone 714-639-3245. Supply lists are posted on our website as they become

available.

Wednesday, October 9th PHILANTHROPY

SEWING DAY

Free! Come sew for vets & kids!

Wednesday , November 13th Nancy Lee Chong 2 Fabric

Appliqué

Quilts

http://quiltchong.com/about%20nancy.

html

Wednesday, January 15 Patricia Beaver Crayon Quilts http://www.quiltingbypatricia.com/

Help is still needed for the following BOARD positions

Parliamentarian

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Gallavantin’ 2013-2014

High Country Quilter's Guild

October Quilt Show and Auction Friday October 4 ~ 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday October 5 ~ 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Lancaster Market Place 44950 Valley Central Way

Lancaster, CA 93536

SCCQG 4th Quarter Meeting Host: Friendship Square Quilt GuildWhittier/La Habra, CA

October 12, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Idyllwild Autumn Quilt Show

October 12-13, 10 AM - 4 PM

Buckhorn Camp Peace Center

24641 Highway #243

Idyllwild, CA 92549

Orange Grove Quilters Guild

Tea & Auction

Saturday October 19, 2013

Preview & Refreshments 11:00 am, Auction 1:00 pm.

Garden Grove United Methodist Church

Acker Hall

12741 Main St.

Quilters By The Sea

Present

"Quiltin' Under the Stars"

October 26, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

October 27, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

National Guard Armory

2200 Redondo Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90722

.

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Please remember to drop by the QUILTS FOR VETS table and see what you can do to

help us honor our Men and Women in the Armed Forces. See Tina Lockwood and Otto

for information.

Philanthropy! phi·lan·thro·py [fi-lan-thruh-pee] noun, plural phi·lan·thro·pies.

1. altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to

needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes.

2. the activity of donating to such persons or purposes in this way.

Please drop by and talk to the QUILTS FOR KIDS and QUILTS FOR VETS tables and see how you can get involved.

SEW & TELL

We all love to SHARE our finished quilts please remember to bring in your finished projects and let us see them. Carol Munn is our Show and Tell

chairperson and is eager to hang them up. Drop by her table and give her your latest project. I love seeing the meeting room draped in quilts

Block Party

Thanks to all who participated. We had 35 blocks total, with 2

winners. Jill Ellert and Margie Mendez.

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Door Prizes

September was a big warm in both temperature and door prizes. The Guild would like to

thank all those who graciously donate items.

Donor Item Recipient

Calico House Pattern and Goodies Dotty Fonley

Calico House $15 Gift Certificate Marilyn Fredrickson

Flying Geese $10 Gift Certificate Rita Suthers

Flying Geese $10 Gift Certificate Carole Blanscet

Moore’s, M.V. Fat Quarter Pack Pam Schoenbachler

Quilt Bee $10 Gift Card Susi McLane

Quilt Bee $10 Gift Card Carol Harter

Sewing Party $15 Gift Card Carolyn Erratt

2 packages of pearlized straight pins Barbara Sharp

Mini Crafting Iron Shirley Walker

Pattern – Laura’s Song Charlotte Stripland

Pattern – Patch Abilities Reindeer Advent Calendar Lisa Kelly

Pattern – Twist and Turn Deborah Robinson

Pattern – Sewing Machine Organizer

Debbie Tanner

Pattern – Swing Bag Jane Herron

Again, thanks to all who donated gifts this month. Be sure to visit these stores and let

them know how much we appreciate them.

Kat Benne

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Kathy Hall was the proud winner of the bright fabric basket last month and Sandy Wilcox won the small red quilted Mary P. topper. Congratulations! Our October basket will have a lovely blue and brown colored fat quarters perfect for a winter snuggly quilt. I will also be collecting donations of green fabrics. Thank you in advance for your donations and support. Tickets are the best deal in town at 3 for a $1. For future planning: (I will accept donations for any theme at any time.) Collection Month Theme/fabric October I Love Green / All kinds of greens November I Love Reproductions / 1800s style December I Love Red / All kinds of reds January I Love 30’s / 30’s reproductions February I Love Black and White March I Love Polka Dots / Polka Dots Thanks, Pam Gayle

PINK YOPLAIT LIDS

Pink Yoplait lids - yes, PINK. I'll have a box to collect them thru the December meeting. For each lid

collected, Susan G. Komen (OC) will receive 10 cents. If you eat Yoplait Yogurt, please save those

pink lids and bring them in to our meetings.

Many thanks to our Guild members for donations to Komen Orange County Race for the cure.

Appreciate the support of the following who gave donations to me: Lyn Brown, Lori Ferrari-McCoy,

Jane Herron, Gertrude Nielsen, and Denise Wilkinson.

I appreciate your generosity to support this important cause.

Barbara Purks

Sew and Tell for September

Member Quilt they shared

Anita Adriano Coastguard Quilt of Valor

Anita Adriano Too Many Bunnies

Anita Adriano Thread Sketch Snap Bag & Making

Waves Bag

Carol Harter Solar Power & Less than

traditional

Julie McCluney Scrap Therapy

Pat Adair Lollies for Pat

Marilyn Fredrickson Redwork Play Days

Marilyn Fredrickson Block of the month - Flying Geese

Deborah Robinson Fat Man's Squeeze

Deborah Robinson Harry the Hedgehog

Tina Lockwood Go To Your Spot

Tina Lockwood Isla Mae's Batik Quilt

Mary O'Driscoll Pansy Bouquet

Dell Chee Yellow Tulips

Sandy Szladek Celtic Nights

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Bloc

September Attendance

78 Members

3 Guests

1 New Member

M-N-O-P

Can you solve this? I have

solved this and will have a

prize drawing for those

who finish it. Bring the

completed maze to the

guild meeting.

Quilts For Children

This month Philanthropy will be hosting the workshop at Orange Quilt Bee on

Wednesday October 9th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The theme will be “Stars and

Stripes”…which means that we’ll be making simple star blocks and simple blocks from

2.5”strips. Some of them will be patriotic to go to Quilts for Vets and some will be

regular fabrics. Fabric kits will be provided for each of the blocks. Just bring your

sewing machines and basic sewing supplies. The hope is that we can all work together

and get two or three (or more?) lap size tops assembled before the day is over.

Snacks and prizes throughout the day. Make plans to join us. Can’t come for the

whole day? A couple of hours is okay too.

We still need more volunteers to quilt (simple meandering) some existing quilt

tops and quilts that are appropriate for boys. How about either making a quilt out of

your own fabric or by picking up a kit from the philanthropy table at the meeting?

Do you just want to do a bunch of blocks? How about 4 patches or 9-patches from

2.5” strips in browns, blues, and tans/neutrals. Or make some magic 9-patches using

6” blocks as a starter. What would your grandchild like?

We have plenty of fabric to liquidate (it’s almost overwhelming), so stop by and help

us out. Thank you to those gals who picked up a kit to sew or quilt tops to quilt. I’ll

try and have more simple block kits available this month for those who do not want

to follow a pattern.

Thanks for sharing your time and treasure.

Pam Gayle

Snacks for Hospitality

September 2013

Q-R-S-T

Please bring snacks for Hospitality

according to the first letter of your

last name. Don’t forget to pick up

your ticket for the door prize

drawing when you drop off your

snack.

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October 2013 Block Party

Crazy Eights

Unfinished block 12 ½ inches

Fabrics: Background beige or off white tone on tone

Main fabric: Greens – light, dark, medium. Whatever green you like

Cutting:

Background fabric cut 4 - 3 ½ squares

Green fabric cut 4 - 3 ½ inch squares

4 - 3 ½ x 6 ½ inch rectangles

Sew one background square and one green square together. This should

measure 6 ½ inches when finished. Sew that unit to the 6 ½ inch

rectangle. Make 4 units. Sew units together to make the number eight.

How it works: Make one to five blocks using pattern and colors suggested. Do not write on or sign blocks. If you

wish to identify your block, place a sicker on the back with your name on it. Bring your completed blocks to the

meeting. You’ll get one ticket for every block you make. The tickets will go into a container for the drawing.

Amount of blocks will vary based on how many are turned in each meeting.

You may contact me via email if you have any questions. zfatcatx2@aol.com

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Bring completed maze to guild meeting for a chance to win a prize.

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A word from our Sponsors

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A special thanks to the Orange Quilt Bee for providing

space for our workshops!

Advertising opportunities available now in the OCQG newsletter & Yearbook! Advertise in both and save

$$$! For more information and rates, contact info@orangecountyquiltersguild.com

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O R A N G E C O U N T Y

Q U I L T E R S G U I L D

PO Box 3108

Orange, CA 92857

www.OrangeCountyQuiltersGuild.com

REMEMBER TO BRING TO GUILD:

A Friend

Name Tag

Show & Tell

Puzzle of the month

Goodie to Share if your last name

begins with Q, R, S, T Enthusiasm for the meeting!

Dates to Remember October 1— Board Meeting 7 p.m. at Anaheim First Christian Church

October 8 — General Meeting at Anaheim First Christian Church, 520 W. South Street, Anaheim, CA (corner of Harbor &South St.) at the following times:

6:00 pm –Pre-Meeting Activities

7:00 pm – General Meeting starts.

October 9 -Philanthropy Sew-A-

Thon