DMAQG Piecetime News 
September 2014
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Upcoming Program
2014 Quilt Show News
Board Nominations
Retreat News
Library Resources
October: JoAnn Belling
About DMAQG
 
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Upcoming Programs

Tuesday

September 23, 2014

 

Linda Augsburg

 

1:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Behind the Scenes at American Patchwork & Quilting, plus  trunk show

  

  West Des Moines United Methodist Church

8th & Grand

West Des Moines

 

 


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I want to thank everyone for all their hard work to help put on the Charity Auction! It takes a lot of planning and a lot of volunteer effort to get it done, but we did it. I will have more information in October, but we made about $9700. A special thanks to Mr. Tim Busby, our auctioneer, who worked hard to get the highest bid.

 

Next up, the DMAQG Show October 1-4. I know everyone will be busy putting final touches on their quilts, whether they will be judged or not. I can't wait!

 

If you missed the August newsletter, let me remind you that the DMAQG Board voted to move the site of our Guild meetings beginning in January 2015. We will meet at the WDM Christian Church.  Many of you are familiar with the location - that's where we have our wonderful quilt classes. This move will save us money in our facility rental fee, plus we will be able to show our raffle quilt and sell our raffle tickets on-site.

 

Remember your pillowcases for the September meetings. I thought I was doing good to make 12 pillowcases, but someone told me that one lady made 100!  The goal is 1,000,000 so every pillowcase counts.

 

Grab a friend and I'll see you on September 23!

    

Mildred Agena

President

Mildred Agena 
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2014 Quilt Show News
October 1-4, 2014

Finish Those Quilts! 

We are looking forward to seeing all of your quilts.  If you are unable to finish any of your quilts in time for our September quilt drop-off times, please notify Janora Hayes.  You can reach Janora at janorah@gmail.com if your quilt will not be finished so she will not print a label for your quilt.


Raffle Quilt 

The Guild's major fund-raising opportunity at this show will be the sales of raffle tickets for the chance to win the quilt made by Guild members. The Guild has a state license to sell raffle tickets for a limited period of time - September 25 through October 4.  Tickets cost $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. 

 

The quilt will be displayed at the following fabric stores during regular business hours: 

  • September 16-23 - Heart of Iowa, Valley Junction
  • September 23-27 - Woodside Quilting, Des Moines

Quilt Drop-Off 

Each quilt entered in the show must be in a pillowcase for drop off. You will not get the same pillowcase back, so use an old pillowcase or use one of the pillowcases available from the Guild. We will have pillowcases for you to pick up at our September meetings.

  • September 19-26 for judged quilts. Quilts are to be dropped off at Creekside Quilting during regular business hours. Pillowcases will be available.
  • September 19-28 for non-judged quilts. Non-judged quilts are to be delivered to The Quilt Block during regular business hours. Pillowcases will be available.

Volunteers Wanted 

Volunteer to work during the show at VolunteerSpot. If you need assistance please contact Lynn Johnson at  lmjohn112@yahoo.com.  Remember you get in free the day you volunteer!

 

Please note:  The AQS procedure for volunteers has changed for this year's show.  Name badges will not be issued for Guild volunteers.  Instead, AQS is issuing daily color-coded wrist bands.  Guild volunteers will need to pick up a band at the DMAQG volunteer table each day for that day's admittance.  We are going to have aprons available for most volunteer positions. PLEASE bring your own name tag to wear.  If you are volunteering before the show starts then you can choose your day and pick up a band for that day.

 

If you have any questions about volunteering please contact Lynn Johnson  or Deanne Main.

 

Silent Auction

Please bring your Little Quilts to the September meetings. Leigh Lussie will be there to collect them.  This is a major fundraiser for the Guild.


Quilt Pick-Up

The take-down of show quilts will begin at 5:00 p.m. on October 4. You must pick up your quilts in person or arrange to have someone else pick them up for you. You should give that person a signed authorization allowing them to pick up your quilts. Take-down generally is finished in less than one hour so you should be present at 5:00 p.m. to pick up your quilts.

 

Kathie Anderson and Deanna Wilson

2014 Quilt Show Co-chairs

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Awesome Opportunity - 

Quilt Appraisals

 

Quilt appraisals - for both antique and current quilts - will be available at our show this year by AQS certified appraiser, Carol Butzke.  Appraisals are only $45.00 per quilt. 

 

Quilts in our DMAQG Show will be appraised during the show.  Those not in our DMAQG Show and antique quilts will be appraised on Monday, September 29.

 

If you have any questions about this appraisal opportunity or for an appraisal form, please contact Renee McPhee at (515)333-1902 or reneem@perspectivecp.com by Monday, September 22.

 

Mary Shotwell and Renee McPhee

2014 Quilt Show Judging Co-Chairs

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Vendor Volunteers Wanted

 

Please keep in mind that our first responsibility to the quilt show is to fill all our volunteer slots.  This is very important with our obligations to AQS and to our own DMAQG show.  Know that if you have previously signed up for a volunteer slot, we will counting on you!

 

Thanks for helping make our show a success.


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Board Nominations

 

It's that time of year again!  Please start thinking about the possibilities of working with the Guild by taking a Board position for the 2015 year!  

 

If you have any interest in a Board position, I would LOVE to hear from you!  If you are called or approached, please entertain the idea of joining the Board.  It's a great opportunity to impact our Guild.  

 

Thanks in advance for your consideration!    
 
Karen Macon
Vice-President 

  
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"Our Last Hurrah"
Fall Retreat

 

We are excited and we are full.  It's going to be a great retreat.  Anyone still interested in attending will be placed on a wait list on a first come basis.  We usually have several last minute cancellations, so send in your registration or contact Terry Holt to be placed on the wait list.

 

If you registered as a "Hold My Place", please contact Terry Holt if you will not be able to attend.  We may be able to find a substitute for you.

 

NOTE:

For those who are "Hold My Place" $25 registrants, if you have not sent in a full registration long form please find the long form on our website and mail me the information, or give it to one of the Retreat Committee members at our Guild meetings.  This info helps designate roommates and room sites.  Your final amount, if you paid $25 to "Hold My Place", will be $115 to be paid by the October meeting.

Several members have mentioned that they would be happy to donate a door prize for the fall retreat.  Please excuse me if I have forgotten who you are, it has been a long summer for my family.  I would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to remind me of your generosity.  If you have a donation, please give it to me, Terry Holt, or any of the Blue Ribbon Women committee members - Barb Anderson, Jane Barnes, Chris Boots, Sandy Lanning, and Karen Grimes. 

Looking forward to celebrating "Our Last Hurrah!"

 

Terry Holt

Retreat Committee Chair

  
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DMAQG Library Resources

Library Hours

The library is open one hour prior to afternoon and evening Guild meetings. It is also open during afternoon snack time.

 

Books Currently Checked Out

Reminder notice:  Members' books checked out prior to our September meeting are due in October.  Please return the books you have borrowed.  It's the Honor System.

 

Book Donations

Again, your book donations are very much appreciated. Due to limited space in our storage cabinets however, we ask you to contribute books only published after 2000 and in good condition. Also, because we are short of space we cannot accept duplicates if we already have them in our library.

 

Magazines are Welcome

Please continue to bring your quilting magazines to share with others. 

 

New Additions to our Library

Please stop by our library table.  See the new additions to our library ready for you to check-out:

  • Applique Outside the Lines with Piece O'Cake Designs by Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins
  • The Applique Sampler by Linda Jenkins & Becky Goldsmith
  • Bright & Beautiful Quilts by Patchwork & Quilting
  • Easy Nine-Patch Quilting by House of Birches
  • Amish Patterns for Machine Quilting by Pat Holly & Sue Nickels
  • Our Best Quilts by Better Homes and Gardens
  • International Sunbonnet Sue by Debra Kimball
  • Pint Size Christmas by Lynette Jensen
  • Puzzle Quilts by Paula Nadelstern

Happy Reading!

 

Susan Harn & Sherry Baze

Library Co-Chairs

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October:  JoAnn Belling

 

JoAnn has enjoyed the sewing machine since she began producing her own clothes at age 12.  In 1965, she began quilting with heavy polyester fabrics and no formal instruction. Encouraged by a friend, she enrolled in classes in 1977 and has since designed numerous quilts and wall hangings. She has taught a variety of classes in the United States and Japan. Her influence in quilting has been felt from coast to coast. The Belling household has hosted a number of quilt groups for lectures and tours. Her finest work has been reproduced in national publications.  

 

JoAnn has received Best of Show and other ribbons on her quilts at the Iowa State Fair and other competitions.  A total of 9 quilts have hung at Paducah, as well as, other national quilt shows.  The Quilt Room at Hotel Pattee, Perry, Iowa, is the site for "My Jacobean Garden".  

 

Concepts of color and composition, which JoAnn uses in her photographic art, are applied to the designing of quilts, borders and quilt backart. All phases of quilting are enjoyed by JoAnn, but of greatest interest are the color and design portion. JoAnn's quilt lectures and trunk shows are both educational and entertaining.

 

 

Programs

 

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

West Des Moines United Methodist Church

8th & Grand, West Des Moines 

 

1:00 p.m. - "My Quilting Journey"

 

7:00 p.m. - "A Little of This, A Little of That - My Thoughts on Everything Quilting"

 

  

Workshops

 

Wednesday, October 29, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   

DAZZLING CARSIDIUM     

Another of JoAnn's flowers which few Master Gardeners have seen in their natural habitat. Choice of fabrics for the color strata make a brilliant flower positioned on the background fabric. Add this rare and wonderful flower to your garden!

 

Thursday, October 30, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

STARS GALORE     

A class given to you with the same spirit and energy of JoAnn's other classes. This 24" block features a medallion of the Virginia Star ringed by the Evening Star. Learn the many variables color opens up for the Virginia Star. Miniature Evening Stars are great for practicing accuracy. Speed cutting, special ironing techniques, use of scraps, and pivoting are covered. As always, color and design will be highlighted.

 

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Our Website
 
Please stop by and visit our guild website often at www.dmaqg.org for news and information about DMAQG. Look for the photo albums in the blog from the photographers we've had documenting events for us! Also remember to check the calendar to keep up-to-date on all Guild meetings and workshops.

If you have anything to contribute to the website, please send it to  elainevoyce@mchsi.com.
Newsletter

 

The Piecetime newsletter is published electronically twice a month. The Programs portion of the newsletter is sent on the Friday before the Newcomers monthly meeting held on the third Tuesday of the month. The News portion is sent out the Friday before the Guild's monthly meeting held on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

If you would like to submit news or articles, send them to  ktpavlik1@gmail.com.

About Us

 
The mission of the Des Moines Area Quilters Guild is to stimulate an interest in quilts and quilt making, educate its members, provide for the interchange of information, and encourage community giving. 

Meetings

 

The monthly meetings of the Des Moines Area Quilters Guild are held January through October on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the West Des Moines United Methodist Church, 720 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines.

 

We have an afternoon meeting and program at 1:00 p.m. and an evening meeting and program at 7:00 p.m.

 

Things to bring:

■ Name tag (required to win a door prize)

■ Membership renewal form
■ Workshop registration form
■ Items for show and tell
■ Items for Community Giving