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Next Meeting:
May 17, 2008
Cedar Heights Community Center
1200 Glen Willow Drive
Seat Pleasant, MD
Agenda:
10:00 a.m.
Business Meeting - Quilt Show Chairs
11:00 a.m.
Quilt Show Committee Meetings
12:30 p.m.
Refreshments
1:00 p.m.
Show & Tell
Note: Please turn all cell phones to vibrate during the meeting.
Bring your nametag!! |
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Coordinator's
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Yes, Virginia, we are having a quilt show. |
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“Hanging by a Thread, III" |
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Saturday, June 28, 2008 |
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10:00AM – 5:00PM |
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Lake Arbor Elementary School
10205 Lake Arbor Way
Mitchellville, MD 20721 |
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$6.00 ($5.00 with the flyer) |
Tell your relatives, friends, co-workers, church members, sorority sisters, neighbors, customers, patrons, acquaintances, carpoolers, etc. Information is posted on Uhuru’s website for reference.
The Fons and Porter Study Group will not meet in May or June. The business meeting for the Guild will begin at 10:00AM with a meeting of all quilt show committee chairs. This meeting will be followed by committee meetings and activities. The Layout, White Glove, and Program committees have already sent out emails asking for important information. Whether your answer is yea or nay, respond.
If anyone is on the Children’s Corner committee, please email Carol Williams at cwilli3833@aol.com or call ASAP.
The success of our show will require the collaboration, efforts, and goodwill of all. Make sure you are signed up for a quilt show committee and that you also let the White Glove committee whether you will be working the show on Friday (set-up) and/or Saturday. So far, Uhuru members have been outstanding in participating in guild events - some more than others. Let’s not falter now.
Sewfully,
Carol
PS: My mother is at home and recovering very well from her stroke. Thank you for all your prayers and good wishes.
Quilting is a promise - fulfill it!
Questions/comments about the newsletter? We welcome your input; contact Linda Mckenzie |
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The Charm Exchange
Jackie Tyson-Hope, Chair |
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May's theme is April showers, May flowers. 13 participants. Jackie Stafford, Denise Davis, Delores Johnson, Jayne Hirst, Shirley Hodge, Willie Miller, Pat Johnson, Lisa Lewis, Dawn Felix, Barbara Wallace, Charlene Dean, Candace Green, and Jackie T.
Cut 6-1/2” (six-and-one-half-inch) squares of 100% pre-washed cotton (please make sure that the size and quality of your squares are what you yourself would like to receive). Please remember to cut off the selvedges before you cut your squares. Place squares in a baggie with your name on it, and put it in the "Charm Squares" basket or hand them to Jackie.
If you signed up but are unable to come to the meeting, please mail your squares to Jackie or have someone bring them to the meeting. Please e-mail or telephone Jackie if you have questions.
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Block of the Month
Cornelia Carter-Sykes, Chair |
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For May we're making the Card Basket block (http://www.quilterscache.com/C/CardBasketBlock.html) from Quilter's Cache. Remember our "each one teach one" motto, so if you find you have a suggestion or pointer for completing the block, please share it with your fellow quilters. (I did a double-take when the directions said sew the two red pieces back together after I had just cut them apart, but it's right - Linda). |
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Nadine Mills has her internet site up and available for online ordering. For great fabrics available in 1/4- 1/2- and 1-yard increments, visit The Fabric Peddler online at http://www.thefabricpeddler.com/.
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Just
Sew You Know... |
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Quilter's Complete Guide is on Sale
Fons and Porter are offering the hard-cover version of Quilter's Complete Guide at half price for a limited time. This hard-cover version of the best-selling quilting book ever, has been touted as the 'Quilter's Bible'. The precise step-by-step photos and detailed instructions make this a great gift for the novice quilter, or the even the expert. Note: there is a limited number of remaining copies in the hard-cover version - get yours while supplies last! Regularly priced at $29.95 on sale for $20.00, but you get it at the great sale price of only $15.00! Visit http://www.shopfonsandporter.com; use coupon code FPNEWS at checkout.
Quilts of Valor
Last month we discussed sizes for quilts being donated to military recipients. Visit the Quilts of Valor website for more details: http://www.qovf.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=464
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You KNOW You Have Too Much Fabric When
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At our last guild meeting I took a poll of members to see what your first clue is when you just aren't sure whether or not you have too much fabric. The hilarious results are below:
You KNOW you have too much fabric when... |
- you can't get into your guest room and your guest has to sleep in YOUR room.
- you have to buy more storage bins to store it -- and you can't find the right storage bin when you need it.
- all you do is organize it -- fold and refold.
- JoAnn's refers customers to YOUR house.
- you have it stacked by the bed and you pray it doesn't fall over on you as you sleep.
- you have to sneak in fabric so your family won't see it.
- you realize that your fabric stash is larger than your underwear drawer.
- church folks visit on Thursday, then on Sunday the pastor praises you for running a fabric distribution center, and not seeking credit.
- you run out of places to hide it from yourself in your house.
- you like the fabric so much, you spend all your time washing and pressing it instead of sewing it.
- you start buying doubles and triples.
- you have a fabric stash in your car.
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- you have every piece of fabric shown in "show n tell".
- you have a JoAnn's credit card that's in collection.
- you get home from shopping and have to loosen your belt and give a lady-like burp.
- you can't find it when you need it, or you've stashed it someplace and you don't find it until you decide to clean out this old box with things packed in it.
- you can't move around freely in your sewing area.
- you can't remember the project you were going to use that particular fabric for.
- your fabric area has no more room for the new fabric you just purchased.
- your shelves begin to bow in the middle.
- your dog raids your "scrap" basket and uses the fabric for rag toys.
- you build an addition onto your house for your fabric.
- you innocently proclaim - "I didn't know one can have too much fabric!"
- you buy new fabric and then find 3 yards of that same fabric.
- you can't find free space in your studio to store fabric.
- your fabric bins are beginning to push you out of your quilting space and into your bed.
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Sew Help Me...
Tips to boost your creativity |
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Storing Quilting Rulers and Binding Strips
Ruler Storage - If you have the room, attach a piece of pegboard to the wall next to your cutting or sewing table. Slip a paper clip into the little hole at the top of the rulers and hang them from the bottom of the pegboard, which leaves room for other things such as a baggie of fused fabric pieces, scissors, tape, etc.
Binding Strips - Make assorted binding strips ahead of time so you won't have to when the quilt is finished. Take a paper towel roll with that last towel still attached, fold and press your binding and wind it around the tube. Tuck in the tail end. It sticks to the tube better with the ridges of the paper towel on it.
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Birthday/Hospitality
Dawn Felix,
Jocelyn Herbert, Pat Johnson |
The Hospitality Committee is asking for refreshment donations from members as discussed.
We are asking for light meat dishes, sandwiches, fruit, salads/vegetable tray, water, light/regular beverages and desserts. Please e-mail Dawn at least one week before the meeting so we can make sure that a variety of refreshments are offered.
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A Very Happy Birthday to
Jackie Castellanos (12th); Dawn Felix (25th); and Theresa Brown (26th) |
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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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NeedleChasers of Chevy Chase, Maryland
is holding its biennial quilt show
“Celebrating the Seasons”
Friday, November 7, 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday, November 8, 9 am – 4 pm
National Presbyterian Church
4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
(plenty of parking)
Within walking distance of the Tenleytown Metro station
Admission: $5
website: www.needlechasers.org
email: quiltshow@needlechasers.org
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Stitch N Pitch
I am sure you have heard of the organization Stitch N Pitch where one can bring out their NeedleArts to a baseball game.
New this year - the Bowie Baysox Baseball Club (AA Minor League Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles) is having s Stitch N Pitch day at the ballpark.
On May 25th at 2:05, the Baysox will be playing the Fisher Cats at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. All are encouraged to bring their Needle Arts to the ballpark to sit among friends, family and colleagues and cheer on your favorite baseball team. Beginners, intermediate and experts are all welcome.
It is also Pat Zajak Day. The first 1250 fans will get a free Pat Zajak bobblehead and he will be out at the ball park signing autographs.
It should be a great day for all, so we encourage your members to bring out the whole family.
Pre order tickets for the discounted rate of $9. All seats will be behind home plate’s net, to protect all participants from foul balls.
I hope to see you and your group out at the ballpark. Feel free to contact me any time for more information.
Dana DeFilippo
Office Manager,
Bowie Baysox Baseball Club,
LouieVille, MD - The Kids Capital
(301) 805-6000
Fax: (301) 464-4911 www.baysox.com
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Winterfest Quilt and Craft Show
presents the
2008 "Creative Dreams" Quilting Contest
2008 WinterFest Quilt & Craft Show
Hilton Columbia
Columbia Maryland
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Prizes include: Best in Show - $300.00; 1st Place - $200.00; 2nd Place - $125.00; 3rd Place - $ 75.00
Quilt contest categories include * Large Bed Quilts * Small Bed Quilts * Miniature Quilts
Please download the complete contest rules at www.LocustQuiltandCraft.com or contact us at 410-964-4811.
Supporting the Howard County Cold Weather Shelter |
Voices in the Cloth
Quilt and Fiber Art Show and Sale
All New Work!
Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, 2008;
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Waldorf School of Baltimore,
Children's Garden Building,
4701 Yellowwood Avenue,
Baltimore MD 21209
Crafts & Fabric Boutique Sales / Traditional and
Contemporary ArtQuilts (wall hangings) for Sale /
Raffle Quilt
Admission: Adults & Children 13+ $5.00;
Children (12 and under) $3.00 |
Annapolis Quilt Guild
presents their annual quilt show
“Quilts by the Bay”
Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 15, 2008 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Annapolis Senior High School, 2700 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Admission $7.00 (includes both days) -
Children under 12 are free
Handicapped Accessible Parking available
Our show features a display of quilts from Guild members, free quilting demonstrations, country store with items for sale by Guild members, professional quilt appraisals, viewers choice voting, final drawing for our raffle quilt, silent auction, light refreshments and vendors from far and near. For more information please visit our website: www.annapolisquiltguild.org
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35th ANNUAL QUILTERS UNLIMITED QUILT SHOW
June 6 - 8, 2008
Dulles Expo Center North Hall
Chantilly, Virginia
Show hours and admission
Friday June 6, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $10
Saturday June 7, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $10
Sunday June 8, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $8
A pass good for admission to the show for all three days is $20,
(or is $10 when purchased with class registration.)
Be inspired by the over 500 quilts, dolls and art-to-wear garments made by members of Quilters Unlimited.
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2008 NQA Quilt Show
June 19, 20, and 21
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Hall C
400 N. High Street -
Columbus, OH
Admission:
NQA Member: 3-day pass - $10
Spouse 3-day pass - $10
General Daily - $8
Offering classes, quilt and clothing display, auctions. For more details see the NQA website at http://www.nqaquilts.org/2008show/schedule.html
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The York Quilters Guild
presents their
biennial quilt show,
“Celebration of Quilts 2008”
Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, 2008,
10 AM to 5 PM
Old Main Building, York Expo Center/Fairgrounds on Carlisle Ave. /Rt. 74 in York, PA.
Admission is $7/day; Senior Discount (60 & over) is $5/day; children 5-12 years old is $4/day and children under 5 are free. Please call Janet at 717-792-5617 or visit www.yorkquiltersguild.com for details and directions. The Expo Center has free parking, and is handicapped accessible.
There will be over 200 judged quilts, a Merchants Mall, a Guild Boutique, and quilting demonstrations. The 2008 Raffle Quilt, a pieced and appliquéd quilt made by Guild members and titled “Tropical Dreams” will be displayed and raffle tickets will be sold.
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