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Next Meeting:
March 21, 2009
Cedar Heights Community Center
1200 Glen Willow Drive
Seat Pleasant, MD
Agenda:
11:00 a.m.
Business Meeting
12:30 noon
Sew-in
Refreshments (bring your own)
2:00 p.m.
- Show & Tell
- Ugly Fabric Auction
Note: Please turn all cell phones to vibrate during the meeting.
Remember your nametag!!
Special Note: This is the final edition of the Uhuru Quilters Guild online newsletter. Please visit the Committee, Guild News and Calendar pages for current activities and updates. |
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Coordinator's
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March 2009 |
Happy Birthday, Uhuru! This month Uhuru turns 15. The guild began in 1994 with eight members. Over the years, the membership has waxed and waned, but there has always been a core group that keeps the guild going and stretching its skills to serve the community and promote the art of quilting. Thanks to all, present and past members, who have undertaken this journey with us.
Our March meeting also coincides with National Quilting Day. First proposed at the National Quilting Association show in 1991, National Quilting Day gives quilters the opportunity to reflect with pride in the traditions of quiltmaking and the contributions quiltmakers have made to their families and communities for many generations. “As our country looks forward to 2009 with a new president and new hope for our country, we at The National Quilting Association thought it would be appropriate this year to devote National Quilting Day to the home.” Visit http://www.nqaquilts.org/ for more information and download a free quilt pattern.
March is also Women's History Month. The theme for 2009 is “Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet.” This theme is timely in a year when the world is discussing the problems and repercussions of dramatic climate changes and the recognition of diminishing natural resources. Quilters, have you tried any of the various eco or green battings made from bamboo, recycled plastics, etc.? For centuries quilters worked mostly with recycled fabrics rather than fabrics especially purchased for quiltmaking. Have you ever “repurposed” articles of clothing or other items and incorporated them into a quilt or two? Go to http://www.nwhp.org for more information.
The bus trip was great! The quilts were awesome; the shopping was wonderful. Everyone left Hampton tired and broke. Thanks, Tammie, for taking the lead on this project. Did you know that a guild donates 32 hours of white gloving in order to exhibit the opportunity or raffle quilt?
For the past two years, Uhuru has successfully exhibited at the Original Sewing and Quilting Expo at the Expo Center in Chantilly, VA, and sold raffle quilt tickets. If we want to exhibit this year, we are in need of a project manager for this exhibit. If you are interested in volunteering, please see me at the guild meeting, telephone, or email.
Sewfully,
Carol
"For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness." Barack Obama, Inaugural Address, January 20, 2009.
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Jennifer Morris' quilt, Winter Romance, has been accepted into the National Quilting Association's 40th Annual Quilt show in Columbus, Ohio, June 18-20, 2009.
Margreta Silverstone will have quilts on display in the Cloth & Chocolate Fiber Arts Exhibit,
April 2 - 29, 2009 at the Friendship Heights Community Center,
4433 South Park Avenue,
Chevy Chase, MD 20815. http://www.clothandchocolate.net/margreta.htm |
We had three new members join us in February.
A heart-felt welcome to Azalia Butler,
Chloe Ellis, and
Carolyn Kelly |
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A Very Happy Birthday to Betty Phillips (1st); Willie Mae Miller (4th); Vinnie Best (18th); Jackie Tyson-Hope (24th); and Winifred Wallace (25th) |
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Our condolences go to
Lou Nell Badgett on the loss of her brother-in-law;
Denise Davis on the loss of her father; and
Azalia Butler on the loss of her mother. Messages of encouragement and hearts would be appreciated. |
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The Charm Exchange
Jackie Tyson-Hope, Chair |
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The fabrics to be exchanged in March are "stripes" in 5x45 inch jellyrolls and 5-1/2 inch squares.
The following 7 members signed up for March 5x45 jellyrolls: Jackie Stafford, Pat Johnson, Jennifer Morris, Lynora Williams, Azalia Butler, Tammie Morrow, and CC Flowe.
The following 9 members signed up for the 6-1/2 x 6-1/2" squares:
Nadine Mills, Denise Davis, Cornelia Carter-Sykes, Jennifer Morris, Cynthia York, Deb Sanger, Azalia Butler, CC Flowe, and Judy Roye.
The complete 2009 schedule is posted separately.
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Ugly Fabric Auction
Tammie Morrow |
This is a great opportunity to go "green"... and yellow and purple and blue and orange...
"Green" us with ugly (or not-so-ugly) fabric from your stash that can be auctioned for another kind of "green." Maybe the bidder can do their own green thing by making a quilt with it ... or maybe they can just hold onto it until it turns green?? Nah! We're not hoarders! Just bring in an armload of let-go-able fabric and share in the fun... All proceeds go to the Uhuru treasury.
Our remaining 2009 auctions will be in June, September and December; check the Uhuru calendar for updates. Address any questions to Tammietrekkie@yahoo.com.
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Sew You Know... |
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Try these links:
Embellishment tips (submitted by Cynthia Wilson) - http://www.greatamericanquilt.com/pdffiles/embellishments.pdf
Great "recipes" which you can use with the wide range of precut fabrics available today (submitted by Cornelia Carter-Sykes) http://www.modabakeshop.com/
African American Quilters of Los Angeles web site (submitted by Renea Bailey) - http://www.easysite.com/aaqla
2009 Uhuru Challenge Quilts
Mia Baker
I am excited about announcing the challenges this year because I too am being challenged.
The challenge to Uhuru only is "You Give Me butterflies!" Make a quilt using butterflies, be it in the fabric itself or appliqued. The size will be from 12x12 to as large as you want. Wearable art is also accepted. All butterflies must fly in at the October meeting for show and tell.
The Second challenge to Uhuru and Daughters of Dorcus (to be contacted soon) will be "The Color Purple." Make a quilt using colors in the purple family. The size will be from 12x12 to as large as you want. Wearable art also accepted. The color purple quilt is due at the December meeting for show and tell. |
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Sew Help Me...
Tips to boost your creativity |
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An Inexpensive Way to Keep Track of Works in Progress
• When starting a new quilt, use a 3x5 index card to write down who the quilt is for, the occasion (if any), the completion deadline, the size it should be, and the colors and design for the top. Include information about the backing, such as color combination or fabric (such as flannel). On the back of the card write down the yardage you need to pull from your stash, or how much more you need to purchase. When the quilt is completed, take a photo and file it with the index card as a quick record of quilts you've made.
• You probably go through needles quickly; to dispose of them safely, use an old saltshaker. Just pop the old needles in, and you don't have to worry about stepping on pieces or your "little helpers" getting into the wastebasket, etc.
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Singer Futura CE-250 Embroidery Sewing Machine for Sale
Singer Futura
CE-250 Details:
• One-touch pattern selection • Large (4 1/2” X 6 3/4”) and small (3 1/8” X 4 3/4”) hoop • Transmit designs directly to the machine via USB cable • Three StayBright LED Lights™ for illumination • Programmable needle up/needle down • Four styles of one-step buttonholes with exclusive underplate system • Drop feed
price $650.00
contact: Carolyn ladyscrapbag@yahoo.com |
Upcoming Quilt Shows, Contests, Offers, Exhibit Opportunities... |
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Disclaimer: Notices posted in this section are included for information purposes only, as a courtesy to the sponsoring organization or person. Unless it is specifically listed as a Guild-sponsored event, Uhuru Quilters Guild assumes no responsibility for any arrangements between the sponsor and their client.
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Call for Submission for Book
President Barack Obama has evoked much passion and inspiration from people all
around country. There have been several quilt exhibitions featuring quilts
inspired by the President. I seek high-quality images of quilts celebrating the
election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, to be
published in a book, The Journey of Hope in America: Art Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama, to be released in August 2009.
The Journey of Hope in America: Art Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama will capture this incredible cultural movement in a book featuring quilts and the inspiration behind them. The book will be a large, full-color, 200 page hardback. Deadline for submissions is June 15th, 2009. Artist will be notified of acceptance by the end of June, 2009.
All visuals submitted must represent work that is original in design. A maximum
of three entries per artist is allowed. Submit professional quality
high-resolution images (JPEG or TIFF) on CD or via email, image list,
statement/inspiration of no more than 300 words for each submission, and contact
information (name, postal mailing address, phone, e-mail address). If you email
quilt images, please label each file with name of quilt. For the return of your
CD, you must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Selected artists will receive a complimentary copy of the book and discount on
additional copies. Please send submissions to Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, 5481 Oldgate
Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 or drmaz4wcqn@aol.com. Phone: 513.755.3414. |
Quilts for Obama:
Celebrating the Inauguration of our 44th President
**Extended until July 26, 2009**
The Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
801 K Street, NW (at Mount Vernon Square); Washington, DC 20001 (202-882-7764)
Gallery Hours: 10 AM-5 PM, Tuesday-Sunday
The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., as part of the city’s inaugural celebration activities presents, “Quilts for Obama,” which offers visual silent testimonies of joy, and will join the chorus of “Yes We Can.”
This exhibit is being presented by the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. in collaboration with The Group for Cultural Documentation, Inc., with guest curator Roland L. Freeman. It will open on January 11 and run through July 26, 2009.
The exhibit contains approximately 60 art and interpretive quilts made to celebrate the inauguration and welcome the Obama family to Washington: 44 by master quilt makers from across the US, along with others honoring the Obama family from Kenya, Hawaii, Kansas (a quilt from the historical society of El Dorado, KS), and South Carolina (a quilt from Georgetown, SC made by Mrs. Carrie Nelson, the oldest living member of Michelle Robinson Obama’s family). There will also be quilts and Textiles from Ghana, Liberia and South Africa. Many of the quilt makers will attend the exhibit opening.
For more information on Roland Freeman and the exhibit please visit The Group for Cultural Documentation’s web site, www.tgcd.org, or call TGCD at 202-882-7764. |
The Baltimore Heritage Quilters' Guild presents
Quilt Expo 2009, March 14-15, 2009
Goucher College Campus Sports & Recreation Center
1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, Maryland, 21204
Show Hours: Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7; advance tickets: $6 (group of 5 or more advance tickets - $5 per person)
Featuring
• over 100 quilts • BHQG's 2009 raffle quilt • Vendors • Members' Quiltique • Technique Demonstrations
• Award-winning featured quilter - Didi Salvatierra
For further information visit baltimorequilters.com Click on QuiltExpo2009 - tickets for group and advance sales
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22nd Annual Quilters' Heritage Celebration
Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center
Lancaster, PA
April 2-5, 2009
Admission: $10 single day, $18 multi-day includes all three exhibit halls.
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Pennsylvania Quilts: Studies in Color
A Century of Antique Quilts
from the
Packwood House Museum Collection
June 9 - October 24, 2009
Kelly Gallery,
Packwood House Museum
15 N. Water Street,
Lewisburg, PA
570-524-0323
An exciting exploration of the development of the Pennsylvania German quilting tradition featuring pieces from the museum's outstanding collection.
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Southern Comforters Quilt Show - A Day at the Beach
March 21-22, 2009
Reig School
15542 Peach Walker Drive
Bowie, Maryland
Admission $5
Come Join us for
Ongoing Kids activities,
Demonstrations,
Raffle baskets,
Specialty made items by our quilters at Keepsakes Corner,
Silent Auction,
Raffle Quilt,
Vendors,
Refreshments.
Show Hours:
Saturday, March 21 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. /
Sunday, March 22 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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2009 Nassawango Outdoor Quilt Show
September 19 -20, 2009
12 noon to 5 pm
Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum, Snow Hill, Maryland.
Quilt entries that will hang in and among Furnace Town’s 19th Century buildings are now being accepted for the judged Show. Registration is now open for classes Sept. 17, 18, and 19 with Mimi Dietrich, Karen Eckmeier and Lois Smith. For more information, go to http://www.nassawangoquiltshow.com/
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