We especially want to thank all of you who have completed and donated placemats this year. It appears that we have reached our goal and have sufficient items to meet the needs of our recipients. So for the time being, we will be happy to accept pillowcases, lap quilts, patriotic quilts, and of course, twin quilts for the YMCA Supportive Housing Campus, but would prefer no more placemats for a while.

 

After the October meeting, we will be completing the delivery of all the community giving items for this year. While we will give a complete report later, we do want you to know now that it has been an incredible year in terms of your generosity and awesome quilting skills. Thank you so much.

 

We plan to recognize those who participate in Community Giving on a monthly basis. Our thanks to the following people for their donated time and talent for the month of September. If we missed you, please sign the sheet next month.

 

Sue Stainbrook               Pat Hjelmeland

Martha Henrichs             Jill Picket
Julie Hanel                     Sandy Lanning
Joyce Moore                  Sandy Stoltenow
Barbara Blair                  Bold 'n' Batty
Linn Smith                      Nancy DeLay
Joyce Ryerson                Mildred Agena
Kathie Anderson             Dueana Johnson
Judi Smith                       Marta Trout
Margaret Simmons         JoAnne Schnebly

Phyllis Blood and Sandy Lanning,

 

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.