President’s Message

I can't believe November is here. Before we know it, Christmas will be here, and

there are only 3-1/2 months until our show. I hope everyone is sewing up a

storm.

We have a great program planned for this month. Nancy Mahoney will be at our

meeting on November 12, and many of us will be attending her workshop on the

13th.

I look forward to seeing

all of you at the meeting.

Vicki _____________________

Vicki Skahill, President

Amelia Island Quilt Guild

November 2019

NEXT MEETING ~ Tuesday, Nov 12th

Meet ~ Greet ~ Work On Projects at 5:30pm

Gather for Meeting at 6:30pm ~ Meeting Begins 7pm

Only 15 WEEKS ~ Quilts By The Sea Show, Feb. 21-22, 2020

Our December meeting

features our mouthwatering

Pot Luck!

Make plans now to attend!!

November Program Tuesday, November 12th ~ Meet ~ Greet ~ Work On

Projects at 5:30pm

Gather for Meeting at 6:30pm ~ Meeting Begins 7pm

Nancy Mahoney Author, teacher and fabric designer, Nancy Mahoney has enjoyed making quilts

for over 30 years and has an impressive range of beautiful quilts featured in over

200 national and international quilt magazines.

She has created over 100 free quilt patterns for a number of fabric manufacturers

and has authored 14 books, her bestselling books feature skills in paper piecing.

She believes guilds should be fun, adding that her workshops are both fun and

allow students the opportunity to create a quilt to treasure for a lifetime.

Ms. Mahoney will present the program at the November 12th meeting and will

conduct a full day workshop on Twisted Triangles Wednesday, November 13,

2019.

You can view her work on her website, http://nancymahoney.com. The

workshop is limited to 20 participants. Fee is only $50 ~ space is available.

Supply list available when you secure your spot. Contact Carol Blanchard to

attend.

***Special Note To Workshop Attendees*** To have maximum learning time at the workshop PRECUT your fabric per the

supply list instructions before the workshop!

Results Of Vote

At The October Meeting

With a large margin the Guild, by blind ballot, voted to change in our meeting night from second Tuesdays to second Thursdays beginning in September 2020.

The Board recognizes that this change will adversely effect some of our members and we deeply apologize to you.

As a reminder, this is why the change was proposed and accepted by the members.

There are several reasons behind the proposed change. Interestingly enough we learned from Dell that the Guild originally met on Thursdays and only changed to accommodate a new meeting space.

Holding the meetings on Thursday has proven in other Guilds to increase the attendance at workshops and reduce costs to bring in popular presenters.

1. It is easier to get book presenters for a Thursday night lecture and Friday workshop

2. Space to hold workshops are more available on Fridays than on Wednesdays. We ran into this when we were no longer able to use the Anglican Church and our cost skyrocketed.

3. Potential younger adults have expressed interest in Thursday meetings & Friday workshops/classes.

4 Those who work can more easily take a Friday off than a Wednesday.

5. Most presenters have a maximum of 20 people in a workshop. With the change we could hold the workshop/class on Friday and Saturday or offer 2 different workshops at a greatly reduced fee because presenter is already here and many offer discounts if you book 2 workshops/classes.

6. We can offer special two day workshops with advanced techniques.

7. Air fares costs are less coming in end of week and leaving on Saturday.

8. This opens the possibility to piggyback with other Guilds that bring in presenters.

We are very aware that many members will need to make adjustments and this is why we would not implement the change until next year. However, we must vote now so that our Program Chair can begin booking presenters. The ones we would love to have book 2 – 3 years out.

IMPORTANT!

This change takes begins in

SEPTEMBER 2020!!!

News From Quilt Show

Quilt Entry Deadline December 10th!

NOTE: Your Quilt Does NOT have to be

completed to be entered!! There have been questions about quilts in the Show. All details are found in the QuiltGram on

our website. aiquilters.com. A new QuiltGram will go out before the Nov. Meeting. Cyndee

will have a special presentation walking everyone through the entry process at the meeting.

Entry is very easy and you will receive a receipt that your entry was received. IF there are any

discrepancies you will be notified by email with the suggested solutions, this might pertain to

size limits or category misplacements, etc. You only need to respond to the suggested if you do

NOT agree with Registrar’s (Linda Martin) suggested change. This will be shown at the

meeting.

There were requests for a checklist of information you will need to enter your quilts.

The *Required simply means the section marked with an * is required to submit the form. IF

you come to the end and the form will not submit go back and see what needs attention.

1. First Name

2. Last Name

3. Best Email

4. Best Phone Number

5. Quilt Category - Guidelines and requirements for each category can be found on the

aiquilters.com web site. Note that size requirements and entry limitations apply to some

categories.

6. Quilt Name

7. Width - Measure across quilt from left to right as it will hang for display.

8. Length - Measure from top to bottom as quilt will hang for display.

9. Quilted By - Your name or other quilters name

10. Description - This will be the exact text on the display card with your quilt at the show

(dates, techniques, artistic concept, challenge, if made from a kit or commercial pattern,

etc.)

11. Price – only if you want your quilt listed as available for sale DO NOT ADD $ sign.

12. Read and, if you agree, mark I Agree.

13. Click Submit Form

14. Click Submit Another Response to enter another item.

Quilts By The Sea Quilt Show

Timeline as of November 2019 Quilt Show Specific Dates

More dates will be added as we move forward

Locations to be Announced

o Now – Begin asking your service providers; hairdressers, yard dudes, housecleaners, etc.

to provide something for the Raffle Baskets.

o Now – Bring fat quarters and/or cut fabric to be used in Raffle Baskets. Call Julie Keith

for more info - 432-8271.

o December 1, 2019: Ellie is accepting non-entered quilts for sale in Boutique. Contact Ellie

– 305-9616.

o December 10, 2019: LAST DAY TO SUBMIT QUILT ENTRY FORMS

o February 9, 2020: Quilt Entry Intake

o February 10 – 12: Show Judging

o February 18: Pipe and Drape Set-Up

o February 19 & 20, 2020: Show Set-Up

o February 20, 2020: Opening Night for Guild Members and Guests

o February 21 & 22, 2020: Quilts By The Sea Quilt Show

Quilts By The Sea Quilt Show

Silent Auction Vicki Skahil, Chair of the Silent Auction took these pictures of examples of items you might

make for the Silent Auction! Bring completed items to the meetings as you complete them.

Even more samples are in upcoming updated ShowGram!

News From Welcome Ambassadors

New Member Orientation will be held at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12 prior to our

scheduled monthly meeting at the Woman’s Center. If you are a recent new member and

didn’t get to attend in September or October, please join us. If you joined the Guild before we

initiated the New Member Orientation and would like to better understand our history, groups

and activities, you are also welcomed to attend.

A reminder to all members to look for the red name tag for guests and the blue ribbon tag for

new members and extend a warm greeting at the meetings as these folks get to know us

better.

Julie Keith

Chair, Welcome Ambassadors

We Have A Second Facebook Page!

The Guild has added a Facebook Page specifically for Guild News. Our current page Quilts By

The Sea Amelia will focus on Show information.

Way back when the Quilts By The Sea Amelia Facebook Page was create to promote the Show

and as we have grown we have expanded to using it to highlight regular Guild activities, which

left many people confused about who we are.

Lauree Hemke, Publicity Chair has headed up a team to create the new page. Please, like this

page to receive notifications about upcoming programs and events!

Click this link to like the page:

https://www.facebook.com/Amelia-Island-Quilt-Guild-119090859489331/

Special Opportunities

AccuQuilt.com reached out to guilds across the country to show their support for

dedicated quilters. As a show of appreciation, they have created a special promo

code for guilds only!

From now until 12/31/2019 our guild members can receive free shipping on your

orders (US only) when you use the promo code 19GUILDS.

Along with great products, members are invited to check out the useful free

resources (see links below). They is something that quilters of any level will

enjoy.

Free Patterns Click Here Learning Click Here

2-Day Quilt Judging Seminar

This seminar is a multi-faceted, multimedia learning experience to understand

the judging process from the perspective of the quilt judge. Whether your

interest lies in becoming a judge or to prepare for the judging of your personal

quilts or your guild’s show, this is the place to learn quality judging practices.

Seminar covers all aspects of quilt judging, judging systems, categories, ethics

and awards. Student will work in an efficient judging floor set-up and

experience the complete job of judging. NACQJ Certified Judge instructors Pat

Harrison and Beverly Fine work together and separately to maximize effective

practice. (Although this seminar is highly recommended by NACQJ for aspiring

Candidates to the judging program, it is NOT required.)

Dates: April 1-2, 2020 Time: 8:30 am – 4:40 pm

Location: Holiday Inn Express, Slidell, LA

Fees: $200 Seminar Fee + $25 Supplies and Classroom Fee

Maximum: 24 Students

Minutes of September Meeting Amelia Island Quilt Guild October 8, 2019

Meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by Vicki Skahill, President.

Announcements:

Members were reminded to cast their ballots for the change of meeting day starting in Sept. 2020.

Program chair, Carol Blanchard, complied a form listing different quilting techniques that can be incorporated into programs. Please check the ones of interest to you are return to Carol.

Refreshments:

More people are needed to bring snacks for November, see Leslie Kiger. To accommodate members with allergies, please list the ingredients of your snack.

December is our holiday dinner month.

Thank you card from Ryan’s Case for Smiles was read.

Hilliard Quilt Guild is selling raffle tickets for a quilt in the back of the room.

Members are asked to read the newsletter with the minutes and financial report before the meeting.

Members are asked to help with set-up and take down.

Nancy Mahoney will present the program at our Nov. 12 meeting and conduct a workshop on Nov. 13, 2019 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. 4 spaces are still available. Cost $50 per person.

The leaders of the charity component of our Guild were introduced.

Habitat for Humanity – Pam Wise. Every Habitat House in Nassau County gets a quilt.

Ryan’s Case for Smiles – Barbara Nazworth. The pattern is available.

Surgical Caps for Wolfson Hospital – Sherri Thompson. 87 caps a week are distributed.

Quilts of Valor - Lori Malm. Barbara Nazworth asked members for help finishing the quilts she has with her this evening.

Charity Quilts – Theresa Megna & Jenny Chen. These quilts are distributed to Nassau County non-profits. Mindy shared a grateful response from a recipient of a quilt.

Quilts by the Sea. Feb 21 & 22, 2020. Information on the web site. All quilts entries to be submitted online by Dec. 10, 2019.

Boutique: Ellie Boette. Every member of the guild is expected to donate at least one item for the boutique. The committee will price items, but you may let them know how much was spent on materials.

No books or patterns. The space will be used to sell quilts made by members (20% of the sales price will go to the Guild).

The final sew-in will be next Wednesday, Oct 16 from 9-3 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Continued

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Minutes of September Meeting

Amelia Island Quilt Guild Sept 10, 2019

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Silent auction: Vicki Skahill, Linda Berry, Pam Wise. These items should be higher end, one of a kind items to 'bid on'. We can offer a buy now and take with you price. Wall hangings seem to be the most popular, other ideas include fabric purses, zippered tote bags, jewelry. We only have 5 items so far.

Raffle Baskets: Julie Keith & Pat Deacon – Ask businesses you frequent for donations. Baskets are also needed.

Raffle Quilt: Patsy Troxell - Every guild member is expected to buy at least one pack of 15 tickets ($25.00) either for yourself or to sell to others. We will be selling tickets at the Atlantic Rec Center’s craft show on Nov. 2. We can also sell items along with the tickets. If you have (Christmas) items to donate contact Patsy.

No pins will be distributed this evening for Show and Tell due to Ellie Boette’s absence. They will be given out at a future meeting.

Minutes from the September 10, 2019 meeting were accepted. No corrections or omissions. Pam Baity motioned to accept. Lauree Hemkee seconded. No one opposed.

Show and Tell

PROGRAM: “Needles and Thread and Tension… Oh, my!” By Carol Blanchard

Vote Results: The meeting day will change to the second Thursday of the month starting September 2020. In favor - 48 votes. Opposed - 10 votes.

50/50 prize of $31.00 was won by Pam Warchol

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Lucille Haag

Secretary, AIQG

Birthdays

Cynthia Janney – 10th

Linda Powell – 13th

Linda Berry – 21st

LuLu Higley – 21st

Julie Keith – 29th

November Birthdays

December Birthdays

Sharon Wagner – 1st

Kathy Charnell – 4th

Renate Latza – 6th

Teri Batye – 11th

Rozlyn Warren – 12th

Mindy Chabot – 15th

Lucille Haag – 16th

Patti Purcell – 16th

Kathy Dean – 24th

Ellie Boette – 28th

AMELIA ISLAND QUILT GUILD

FINANCIAL REPORT

As of

October 2019

Income:

50 / 50 $ 119.00

Membership $ 2,760.00

Quilt Show 2020 Boutique $ 70.00

Quilt Show 2020 Raffle Quilt $ 919.00

Quilt Show 2020 Vendor Booths $ 3,155.00

Ways & Means $ 189.10

Website Ads $ 20.00

Workshop $ 540.00

Total Income $ 7,772.10

Expenses:

50 50 Prizes

Business Fees

Charity Quilts $ 606.56

Habitat

Hospitality

Meeting Set Up $ 40.00

Membership Committee $ 16.04

Newsletter

Office Supplies

Pins

Post Office Box

Print Directories

Programs

Quilt Show 2020 $ 4,010.60

Quilts of Valor $ 13.64

Rent $ 2,000.00

Retreat 2019

Safe Deposit Box

Storage Rental $ 420.00

Website $ 192.00

Welcome Ambassador Committee

Total Expenses $ 7,298.84

Checking Account Balance $ 16,314.28

News From Charity Quilters Here are the Charity Quilters October quilts completed and ready to be

gifted. Thanks to all who contributed fabric, time and love to completing these treasures. Also, welcome back Charity Quilters snowbirds who always

contribute to our stack of quilts. Just a reminder that everyone is invited to stop by to "shop" for fabrics for any Boutique items you may want to

make. Thanks to our Fabric Room helpers who have done a fabulous job of reorganizing fabrics so it's so much easier to start our next quilt projects!

News From Charity Quilters

News From Charity Quilters

Community Outreach There are many ways to be involved in the Outreach portion of the Guild.

You are welcome to participate in any way that fills you with joy.

Charity Quilters

Kits are available at the meetings, or contact the coordinators. The Charity Quilters (see Small Groups) work on these quilts. People are needed to help rotary cut kits during Charity Quilter meetings and to sew bindings on quilts you can pick up at regular Guild meetings. Theresa Megna & Jenny Chen chair this committee.

Habitat For Humanity

Pam Wise chairs this committee that creates bed sized quilts for each Habitat home in Nassau County.

Juvenile Surgical Caps

Sherry Cobb-Thompson is the point of contact for this project. These caps are used during the child's procedure and they take the cap home with them! Fabric choice can be specifically for girls or boys or can be worn be either. You can piece fabric together in any design, as long as it makes a 20-inch circle. Full instructions available here:

http://aiquilters.com/outreach/communityoutreach/

NeoNatal Baby Blankets

Placemat size, 18 x 22 up to 30” square, are provided to the NeoNatal unit of UF Health. The blankets are washed at the hospital and sometimes go home with baby or the parents. You may bring these blankets to any meeting and they will be given to Sheri Inserra who delivers these sweet blankets.

Quilts of Valor

Laurie Malm, owner of Lollipops Quilt Shop, has taken on the task of working with the Quilts of Valor program. There are special requirements for a bed sized quilt to qualify for this program and Laurie and her assistants work with the QOV folks so all you have to do is create the quilts TOP in the specified size and materials.

Lollipops is generously providing kits for you to use for this project!! QOV provides quilts for wounded service men and women; preferred size is 55" X 65" up to 60" X 80"; masculine quilts are especially in demand; Laurie provides the special labels, but a hand written note, perhaps just saying thank-you to the service member, and a presentation pillowcase are requested. See http://www.qovf.org for full details.

Ryan’s Case For Smiles

Ryan’s Case for Smiles helps with the stress and emotional impact of illness for children hospitalized because of life threatening disease. These whimsical pillowcases give children an emotional boost during a very trying time in their lives. Our Guild has spearheaded the production in our area creating and donating hundreds and hundreds of pillowcases

Bring pillowcases you make at home to any meeting. Barbara Nasworth (261-7924) is chair of this committee. For size specifications go to http://caseforsmiles.org and check out YouTube for ingenious ways to make pillowcases fast!

Small Groups

Small groups give you the opportunity to work closely with other members

of the Guild outside of the meeting…great fun and fast friendships are

created here! Want to start your own Small Group…contact Vicki Skahill.

CHARITY QUILTERS

Meets every Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am - noon

Fernandina Shores Clubhouse 631 Tarpon Avenue, 3rd entrance.

Bring your sewing machines and sewing supplies. We have cutting mats, rulers, etc.

Call Theresa Megna (277-2143) or Jenny Chen (904-310-3610) for more information.

Drop-ins Welcome - come pick up fabric to work on at home!

You may bring in just the quilt tops – we have quilters to finish them!

Completed quilts that need to be bound are available at meeting to bind at home.

WEDNESDAY MORNING STITCHERS

Meets every Wednesday 9:00am - noon Ellie Boette’s home (305-9616)

96343 Windsor Drive, Yulee Just over the bridge, off Blackrock Road

Bring your machine or hand work and share a cup of coffee as we stitch together.

There are no scheduled vacation days…you can always check with Ellie.

AIQ 2019-2020 Board and Committees

Executive Committee Board Members

President Vicki Skahill 301-873-7471

Vice-President Pat Deacon 404-451-9842

Secretary Lucille Haag 901-310-3791

Treasurer Diane Sears 303-883-0810

Membership Dana Mower 904-261-2927

Standing Committees Board Members

Communications Rozlyn Warren 904-415-1405

Program Carol Blanchard 773-450-2624

Quilt Show Cyndee Brown 904-505-8499

Rozlyn Warren 904-415-1405

Retreat Janet Sebastian 904-556-6815

Way and Means Ellie Boette 904-305-9616

Support Committees

50/50 Door Prizes Pam Wise 904-415-5065

Hospitality Diane Markert 904-894-6772

Photographer Jenny Chen 904-310-3610

Pins Ellie Boette 904-305-9616

Publicity Lauree Hemke 301-580-5548

Welcome Ambassadors Julie Keith 904-432-8271

Community Service Committees

Charity Quilters Theresa Megna 904-277-2143

Jenny Chen 904-310-3610

Habitat for Humanity Pam Wise 904-415-5065

Ryan’s Case for Smiles Barbara Nazworth 904-261-7924

Quilts of Valor Laurie Malm 912-656-5540