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Crazy Quilters' Quilt Guild NQA Chapter #PA 497 No. 243 www.crazyquilters.org June 2011

From the President The Crazy Quilters’ Quilt Guild Meets the first Tuesday of every month Kathy Schuessler at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit 3461 Cedar Crest Boulevard I can hardly believe the nice weather is finally here. Emmaus, PA 18049 I want to spend more time outside planting flowers, 7:00pm spreading mulch, and pulling weeds. Actually www.crazyquilters.org sewing still sounds better to me, even if I do like Email: [email protected] planting flowers! I’ll give the sewing room a good cleaning and finish some ufo’s and then probably not spend much time in there until the days get shorter again at the end of the summer. Raffle Quilt 2011 Bethanne Nemesh

Next month’s program is “StrataVarious Quilts” by Again, thank you to all the volunteers who worked Barbara Persing and Mary Hoover. I recently bought on the quilt. their book of the same title and want to try making one of their quilts, so I’m really looking forward to hearing them speak at our June meeting. I am still working on final assembly, which has been a challenge with my schedule! If there is a I’d like to thank Julie Borden, Sharon Schaffer, Jane confident piecer who would like to bring over her Grove and Anita Hertzog for agreeing to serve as machine sometime in the next month to just knock Guild officers. The election will take place at our it out with me that would be great. We need to June meeting and nominations will be accepted from attach several hundred half square triangles into the floor if anyone else wants to run for one of the long chains and add basically 4 borders to a large open positions. Also, consider joining a committee central 9 patch area. when an opening comes up. It’s a great way to meet more members and make new quilting friends. Thanks also go to Marsha Heimann for being our Thanks and let me know! Bethanne Nominating Chairperson and handling things on that end. Workshops

By the time of our next meeting, Quilts on the Thank you everyone for a wonderful workshop Triangle will have taken place. I look forward to season! hearing all about it since I’ll be at my daughter’s college graduation that day. Congratulations in advance to Roberta Whitcomb and her committee for We have had some great workshops this year so making Quilts on the Triangle a reality. I hope lots far, but have nothing currently planned for of photos will be taken so everyone can see what the summer due to so many vacations! Please let me Triangle looks like on that day. know if anyone has a particular interest for the remainder of the year! See everyone in June. Bethanne Kathy

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Challenge Jane Grove

Remember that the title must come from "Crazy Quilters" (plus prepositions, and "a," "an," "the"). It may be one word or several words -- whatever works with your project. Below are some words you might want to consider if you're having trouble coming up with a name, or they may suggest an idea for your quilt or table runner if you haven't yet started. You don't have to use any of them -- they're just ideas.

Cracked, Crazed, Careless, Cuckoo, Changed, Cockeyed, Crooked, Ridiculous, Reckless, Rare, Radical, Raging, Rabid, Rattled, Rattlebrained, Raving, Rash, Remarkable, Absurd, Ardent, Ape, Affected, Asymmetrical, Amusing, Awry, Addled, Agitated, Asinine, Agitated, Zany, Zapped, Zealous, Zonkers. Queer, Quixotic, Quirky, Quizzical, Unbalanced, Unglued, Unhinged, Unzipped, Unworkable, Unreasonable, Unstable, Unstrung, Unconventional, Unnatural, Unsound, Unintelligent, Unwise, Insane, Ironic, Idiotic, Irrational, Illogical, Ill-conceived, Impractical, Inappropriate, Irresponsible, Incoherent, Intoxicated, Inane and Imbecilic. Lunatic, Loony, Ludicrous, Laughable, Lopsided, Touched, Troubled, Tormented, Erratic, Eccentric, Ecstatic, Euphoric, Entertaining, Exaggerated, Exorbitant, Emotional, Screwy, Silly, Spaced-out, Stupid, Senseless, Strange, Screwball, Scatterbrained. The only word I can think of for "y" is Yucky. There's always Crazy but I hope you're more original than that.

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Mini Class Carole Whaling

There will not be a mini-class before the June meeting.

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Nominating Committee Report Marsha Heimann

I want to thank those who have accepted to serve as officers on the Board for the Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild for the coming term of 2011/2012. I also want to thank President Kathy Schuessler for doing the work for the Nominating Committee by approaching so many of you and asking you to serve. She made my job extremely easy.

The nominations presented are as follows: President – Julie Borden 2nd Vice President – Membership – Sharon Schaffer Secretary – Jane Grove Treasurer – Anita Hertzog

Following this presentation of nominations the report will be published in the June newsletter. Officers will be elected at the June meeting and nominations from the floor shall be permitted. Officers are installed at the September meeting.

Respectfully submitted, Marsha Heimann

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Quilts on the Triangle Roberta Whitcomb

The collection of quilts at our May meeting yielded 51 smaller quilts which will be draped over the railing on the Triangle and 14 larger quilts to be hung on our 10 stands, plus one stand from Asbury Methodist Church, thanks to Diana DeFanti.

Wish for great weather! Hope to see you on the Triangle May 22 assisting us--it's never too late to assist--or just browsing!

Thank you for supporting this 20th anniversary celebration!

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Got Ties?? Lorraine Bujnowski

Lorraine is seeking donations of old, men’s ties, for use in the making of a male minister’s stole. Please contact Lorraine if you have any to contribute.

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Library Maxine Bernstein

Thank you to Frances Heussman for providing the library raffle gift for the month of May. Thanks to Allen B. for selling the raffle tickets. . Reminder to Michele McLaughlin who has volunteered to bring the library raffle gift for the month of June.

At our June meeting there will be copies of the AQS book order form along with instructions. I will collect these forms along with payments at our July meeting and will be putting in an order in July. We receive 30% off all books on the list (see instructions). If you have any suggestions of books that you would like to see in our collection, please let me know.

We will be adding the following books to our library collection:*

Barbara Randle’s crazy quilting with attitude by Barbara Randle Free-Motion quilting made easy by Eva A. Larkin Fusible magic: mix & match shapes by Nancy Johnson-Srebro Kim Schaefer’s calendar quilts: 12 months of fun, fusible projects by Kim Schaefer Layer cake, jelly roll & charm quilts by Pam Linott My whimsical quilt garden: 20 bird & flower blocks to appliqué by Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins Olympic games quilts: America’s welcome to the world by Carol Logan Newbill, Ed. Plentiful possibilities: a timeless treasury of 16 terrific quilts by Linda Milligan Quilt blocks across America by Debra Gabel

*See the synopsis on next page.

Crazy Quilters' Page 4 Synopsis of new books added to the library collection:

Barbara Randle’s Crazy quilting with attitude by Barbara Randle This book has a fresh approach to the age-old art of crazy quilting. Here are throw pillows, lampshades, purses, scarves and lots of artsy projects. Included are chapters on traditional crazy quilting techniques, how to choose and mix colors and some embellishments. There are over 12 fun and fast crazy quilting projects to make.

Free-Motion quilting made easy by Eva A. Larkin The mechanics of free motion quilting are presented in a concise clear manner. The author breaks all of the steps down into logical, easy to follow directions. Simple designs are presented for you to master.

Fusible magic: mix & match shapes by Nancy Johnson-Srebro Learn Nancy’s no fail secrets for fusing. You have a choice of 23 full-size pattern shapes, plus 5 bonus leaf and stem patterns. Inspiration gallery shows fusing ideas for wearables, home décor and even scrapbooking. Basic instructions included for choosing fabrics and making templates. Make your own magic combinations with easy fusible shapes.

Kim Schaefer’s calendar quilts: 12 months of fun, fusible projects by Kim Schaefer Start a family tradition that you’ll enjoy all year ‘round making these adorable wall quilts. 12 seasonal wall quilt projects combine piecing and fusible appliqué. Transferring appliqué designs is a snap with this handy package of full-sized patterns. Quick and easy to make. . Layer cake, Jelly roll & charm quilts by Pam Linott 17 beautiful projects show you how to get the most from pre-cut fabric bundles. Each project is made from one layer cake, one jelly roll or charm pack (or a combination) making quilts quick and economical. Simple step-by-step instructions and illustrations make creating quilts from bundles fun and easy.

My whimsical quilt garden: 20 bird & flower blocks to appliqué by Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins Instruction booklet and full-sized patterns bring cheery flowers an cute chirping birds indoors with Piece O’ Cake newest appliqué blocks. Mix and match up to twenty blocks to create unlimited quilt variations.

Olympic Games Quilts: America’s welcome to the world by Carol Logan Newbill, Ed. This officially sanctioned-volume displays all 400 quilts created by the quilters of Georgia who participated in the Georgia Quilt Project.

Plentiful possibilities: a timeless treasury of 16 terrific quilts by Lynda Milligan Here are both pieced and appliquéd quilt designs to fit every taste from folksy country style to fresh and contemporary. Projects come complete with full-sized patterns and complete directions, and are suitable for beginners as well as experienced quilters.

Quilt blocks across America by Debra Gabel 50 appliqué patterns for 50 states plus Washington, DC. Every state is represented in a composite pictorial landscape that shows off state flower and animals, national landmarks, and the scenery that make each state special.

Crazy Quilters' Page 5 20th Anniversary Block of the Month Quilt Ellen Pahl

Finished size: 62 1/2" x 75"

Finished blocks: 9" x 9"

Number of blocks: 12 monthly blocks and 20 setting blocks

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of our guild by making a block each month for the next year, along with 20 setting blocks.

This quilt is ideal for using up scraps, but yardages are given below if you want all of your background fabrics to be the same within the blocks. Yardage is also given for borders (finished width of 5 1/2") and matching setting triangles. Feel free to add more borders if you want a larger quilt, or use a medium or dark border fabric to create more of a frame around your quilt.

The quilt is adapted from the Cross-Country Quilt that appears in the book, Marsha McCloskey’s Block Party, published by Rodale in 1998.

To make each block of the month with the same background fabric, purchase:

1 1/2 yards of light print for blocks

For setting triangles and borders, purchase:

2 1/4 yards of light print

You may want to wait until the blocks are made to decide on your borders. The yardage allows for borders to be cut lengthwise so no piecing is needed.

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Calendar of Events from the editor Committees

“Falling in Love with Machine Applique” by Alex Block of Month: Ellen Pahl/Lorraine Bujnowski Anderson, 5/25, sponsored by Hinkletown Sewing Challenge: Jane Grove and Bernina, at the Shady Maple Banquet Center. Community Service: Julie Borden For more info contact John Groff, 717-786-3771 or Historical: Nancy Skok [email protected] Hospitality: Diana DeFanti Library: Maxine Bernstein “10th Annual Quilt Show” presented by Carbon Membership: Colette Danner County Quilters Guild, 5/27-5/28, 9am to 8pm (to NQA Liaison: Irene Oehmke 3pm on 28th) Summit Hill Heritage Center, 1 W. Newsletter: Allen Bernstein Hazard St., Summit Hill, PA, Phone Chain: Julie McDonell Programs: Val Johnson/Jackie Leipert [email protected] Publicity: Alison Bessesdotter Quilting Class: Carole Whaling th “38 Annual Quilt Show – American Beauties” Quilt Show: Sharon Yurkanin/Diana Campbell presented by Quilters Unlimited, 6/3-6/5, 10am to Quilts on the Triangle: Roberta Whitcomb 6pm (Sunday 11-4), Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, Reatreat: Sandy O’Connor VA, 1 Day $10, 3 Day $20, Sunday $8, Show and Tell: Karen Dal Pezzo www.quiltersunlimted.org Sunshine and Shadow: Anita Hertzog 20th Anniversary: Julie Borden/Pat Karo “Quilt Show” presented by the Clinton Piecemakers, Website: Allen Bernstein 6/25-6/26, 10am to 5pm (3pm on Sunday), Central Workshops: Bethanne Nemesh Mountain High School, 64 Keystone Central Dr., Mill Hall, PA, admission $3

“Quilt Odyssey 2011” Hershey, 7/28-31, 10am to 6pm (4pm Sunday), Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, Hershey, PA, $10 admission ($12 multi), www.quiltodyssey.com

“World Quilt Show” New England, 8/18-8/21, 10am to 6pm (4pm Sunday), Radisson Center of NH, 700 Elm St., Manchester, NH, $12 two day fee ($10 Sunday), www.worldquilt.com

“PA Nat’l Quilt Extravaganza XVIII – Center of it All” presented by Mancuso Show Mgmt, 9/15-9/18, 10am to 6pm (4pm Sunday), Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA, Admission $14 multi, $12 Sunday, www.quiltfest.com

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