SUNSHINE QUILTERS OF April 2019 S A N D I E G O Volume 39, Number 8

Needle & News

President’s Message

I am sure that we all went home filled with quilting inspiration after the March meeting. We saw so many quilts that were quilted by our dear Judi Sample; blocks that were made at the Lyn Mann workshop; coiled rope baskets that were made after our last sew in; show and tell quilts made by members; and beautiful quilts made by our speaker, Wendy Knight. We had several visitors at our last meeting. And a great time was had by all who attended. We are in the home stretch of our guild year now. Many thanks to Susan Cox and Connie Smith who vol- unteered to serve as the nominating committee this year. We will need to fill the full slate of officers this year. The nominating committee will be looking for volunteers to fill the positions that keep our guild run- ning smoothly. Filling a position is one of the easiest ways to meet other people in the guild and develop friendships. Most of the jobs require only a minimal time commitment. And it is always wonderful to get input from new people. Please consider how you can serve. Our own Sandi Delman and Kerry Marksbury will be presenting a trunk show for our April meeting. These women make such wonderful quilts. I am sure that the meeting will be a feast for your eyes. I look forward to seeing you all at the April meeting.

Sincerely, Jennifer Phillips

Remembering Judi Sample

Candi Ravenscraft Sherri Necochea

Several members brought quilts that had been quilted Connie Smith by Judi Sample and shared fun stories. More pics on Page 4 Christine Brock

San Diego Quilt Show

This year we have different teachers from all over the states and one from the UK. Classes should be up in a few days with classes added as all the info comes in from the various teachers regarding their class. The teachers I have spoken to are passionate about their work and have a joy that will make the class so fun beside learning a new meth- od. Please sign up for a class or two, come to the show in August and enjoy yourself.

Sandi Miller, Faculty San Diego Quilt Show

April showers bring May flowers. I think we have had 3 months Refreshments of showers and lots of beautiful flowers. If you have an April birthday, it is time for you to bring snack! See you in a few weeks! Teresa and Bobbie

To the Cuddle Crew:

A big THANK YOU to all who have been working on the cuddle quilts. From the number of kits that have gone out, it appears that you are liking the patterns I have been using. Some of you have been changing out fabrics because you like something different. Perfectly fine with me. As long as they are getting done, life will be a bit better for a child that is having a lot of upsets in their life. That you are doing this for someone you will never meet shows the caliber of beautiful human beings that you are!!!

Barbara Fletcher will bring kits, backs and batting's for the April meeting. I am eagerly anticipating the May meeting when I will return. I miss you all and the comradeship we share.

With Love, Happy Stitching Tanya Althof

To my secret pal – I absolutely love my zippered gadget bag! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to thank you in person in June! – Christy Sprecco

To my secret pal, than you so much for all of your thoughtful gifts and notes! I really appreciate it. Sincerely, Cecilia Midgette Page 3

Sunshine Quilters of San Diego March 12, 2019

Jennifer Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Announcements: - Seven visitors were introduced at the meeting. - Judi Sample passed away. Information on her funeral services was shared with members. Mindy, Judi’s neighbor returned member’s quilts that Judi had been working on. - Nominating committee is needed to start selection process for new board members. - Southern California “Meet the Teachers” is coming up. Please let Jennifer know if you are interested.

Coordinator reports: Monthly Block: Julie Dale has a bow tie . She provides the neutral and members are to use a 30’s print. Challenge: Continue finishing your UFOs. (Any project started or made from fabric in your stash started more than 1 year ago.) Bring your completed UFO to a meeting, fill out a ticket for UFO challenge and place in UFO box, announce it is a UFO when you share it. Winner will be drawn at the June meeting. Seasonal Opportunity Quilt: Tickets available for the Kathy Manuel’s March/April quilt. Cuddle Quilts: New pattern this month is Big Squares. Kits, batting, backing fabric and labels are available. Turn in completed cuddle quilts at the May meeting. A letter of thanks for the quilts we previously presented was received. The cuddle quilts were donated to the YWCA Domestic Violence program. The quilts are given to each child of battered women. 2019 Opportunity Quilt: Don’t forget to complete your tickets and turn in. More tickets are available to sale. We need to try to get it out to different venues to sale tickets. See Cecilia Midgette. 2020 Opportunity Quilt: Progress continues. Blocks completed to date were displayed. Saturday Sew-In: 4th Saturday of the month, 10:00-3:00 at Lakefront Community Center, 9395 Harritt Rd. All are welcome. Sunshine Quilters’ Retreat: will be held May 16 – 19, 2019 at La Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center in Temecula.

Sew and Share: 8 quilts that Judi had quilted were shared in her honor. 4 baskets were shared from the last Saturday Sew-In. 13 people shared lovely quilts and projects.

Speaker was Wendy Knight, “From Traditional Beginnings to Modern Impressionistic Designs”

Meeting was adjourned by 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Lorna Bisson

Editor’s Note: Please let me know if your email address has changed. We want to make sure our infor- mation is up to date. Thank you, Candi Ravenscraft [email protected]

More Remembering Judi Sample

Arlene Watters

Alice Saare

Lorna Bisson taught members how to make a rope basket at the February sew-in. Looks like it was a success!

Connie Smith

Sandi Delman Lorna Bisson Lyn Mann Workshop Members shared their blocks based upon their particular birth date 2019-2020 Opportunity Quilt Project Update

Oh my! This is turning into one spec- tacular quilt. There are two more woolers to turn in their work that goes in the center, fourth corner and last border. I've heard the corner and last border are ready and waiting for me at our April meeting. I've trimmed up the X blocks with a few extra to change out color if need be. Certainly the scrutiny of the girls that are at the quilt retreat will help with this. Sisters, we do good work! -Sandi Delman

FOR SALE: 221 Singer machine, complete with case, $350.00. Call Janet Harris - I am in the Sunshine Quilters book.

These machines need homes—Make an offer! I am letting go of many of my Singer Sewing Machines. Here are 3 of them: Singer Model 401 Slant-0-Matic with full size maple cabinet $100.00 Full featured model first made in early 1950. This machine is a slant needle straight and zigzag with built in multi fancy stitches selector. This is one of the most full featured Singers sewing ma- chines made at the time. All metal cast aluminum except for the ring and worm drive gear. Machine is serviced and oiled. Makes very straight stitches. There are some chips. It sews very well. Makes very straight stitches. I have used it myself. Comes with many attachments and cams called "top hats" to change the zig-zag stitches. A fun machine especially for a first time sewing machine user. The price is still $100.00 whether you take the cabinet or not.

Can be easily used without the cabinet. However, the cabinet is a E-mail me for many more pictures. Call to come and see it lovely piece of furniture. and try it out. [email protected] 619-851-8663

Singer Slant-O-Matic Model 501a akn Does many different stitches using black “Top Hat” cams "Rocketeer" $125.00 Manufactured between 1958 and 1961 or so. In very good con- Again, contact me. I have tons more pictures. dition. Comes with many cams plus original manual and attach- ments in original box. Original. Cabinet. Similar to 401 above, but much cuter. Vintage Singer Straight electric sewing machine Model 15- 91 $150.00 All metal construction, reversible feed, lock stitch, & many other fixtures. This includes all in all pics: Singer sewing machine All new electrical cords - controller is in excellent condition original operation/user manual and working lamp. Box of accessories shown plus extra 1/4 feet for quilting Buttonholer attachment with instructions attachment with instructions I can produce date of machine if you are interested I have used this machine for quilt piecing and it works wonderful- ly. The stitching is excellent, tension perfect. All the decals are E-mail me for more pictures. Call to come and see it and try still there, some scratches on machine. See pictures. it out. [email protected] 619-851-8663 May have cabinet available if interested at no extra charge. Pam Davis Bachelor & UFO

March Sharing

Sandi Delman Bonny Hunter Mystery On Ringo Lake (but she named it something else)

Hallie sharing a quilt that Judi Sample quilted (I think) Christy Sprecco Bonny Hunter Mystery Good Fortune More March Sharing

Jan Hayman March Table Runner

Kathy Barnes BOM from 2015 and Peter Pan quilt

Hallie McCoy—Cute Dragon quilt 2019 Programs

April 9, 2019—LECTURE Artist’s Name: Kerry Marksbury and Sandi Delman Title of Lecture: The Kerry and Sandi Show Kerry and Sandi will take us on their quilt journey by showing us quilts they have made. Both ladies are very talented and make lots and lots of quilts. This should be a very interesting show.

May 14, 2019—LECTURE Artist’s Name: Sharon Wilhite Title of Lecture: Trunk Show Quilt designer, teacher, and author Sharon Wilhite, spe- cializes in using innovative techniques, timesaving methods, and technol- ogy to create spectacular quilts. She has designed quilts for Elizabeth's Studio, Exclusively Quilters, Hoffman Fabrics, Robert Kaufman Fabrics, and Timeless Treasures. She is the developer of the Reflection technique, a quick and easy cutting and piecing technique which creates a stunning variation of a kaleidoscope quilt. Sit back and watch as Sharon shares some of the quilts she has de- signed.

May 18, 2019—WORKSHOP Artist’s Name: Sharon Wilhite Title of Workshop: Reflection Tote Bag or Mini Quilt Learn to reflect the inner beauty of a fabric. No drawing lines, no fussy cutting, no complicated piecing. This easy technique is a simple strip cutting and piecing technique that you apply to fabric. The Reflection technique is a variation of a kaleidoscope quilt because it uses four re- peats of the fabric to create this beautiful effect. The reflection technique is a fabulous look which is much easier to achieve than it looks. Even confident beginner quilters can use this easy technique and make spectacu- lar quilts. Whether you make the Reflection tote bag or the Mini Reflection quilt, you will learn the technique which can be applied to other projects.

Page 11 Sunshine Board Members & Coordinators 2018-2019

Officers: President Jennifer Phillips 1st Vice President Debra Broyles 2nd Vice President Secretary Lorna Bisson Treasurer Jo Miller Committee Assignments: Newsletter Editor Candi Ravenscraft Assistant Editor Carol Santos Membership Carolyn Matthias / Hallie McCoy Directory Karen Collin Advertising/Door Prizes Historian Judi Sample Librarian Lynn Wingard Hospitality/Refreshments Teresa Keane / Bobbie Norby Meeting Room Manager Retreat Coordinator Candi Ravenscraft Challenge Coordinator Sherri Necochea Monthly Block Coordinator Janet Harris Monthly Block Assignments: September Anita Erskine October Sherri Necochea November Jean Zuniga December Jo Miller January Donna Fowler February Margaret “Peggy” Jenks March Julie Dale April Kerry Marksbury May Barbara Perez Seasonal Opportunity Quilt Coordinator Barbara Perez Seasonal Quilt Donor: September / October Quilt Cecilia Midgette November / December Quilt Connie Smith January / February Quilt March / April Quilt Kathy Manuel May / June Quilt Karen Collin Special Block of the Month Coordinator Sandi Delman Cuddle Quilt Coordinator Tanya Althof Secret Pal Coordinator Julie Dale Bazaars and Auctions Opportunity Quilt Guardian & Tickets Cecilia Midgette Opportunity Quilt Planning Group Sandi Delman Mail Box and Info Table Website Christy Sprecco Ways & Means Committee Barbara Fletcher Local Quilt Artist—Wendy Knight

Sunshine Quilters of San Diego meets the second Tuesday of each month (Sept-June) at Renette Park at 935 South Emerald Ave., El Cajon New members are always encouraged, dues are $50 per year, which includes $20 worth of Opportunity Quilt tick- ets. Guests are welcome at $5 a visit. Doors open at 6:30 pm, meetings begin at 7:00 pm.

For more information please visit our website at: www.Sunshinequilters.com Sunshine Quilter's Board and Committee Assignments / Names 2019 thru 2020

President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Hi everyone, Newsletter Editor It’s that time of year when we ask you to con- Assistant Editor sider volunteering your time and wonderful tal- Membership ents to our guild. Please review the position Directory descriptions included in the annual guild hand- Advertising/Door Prizes book to help guide you in which positions will best fit your talents and your available time Historian commitments. The grid shows the officers, Librarian committees, project leaders and other assign- Hospitality/Refreshments ments available. Please fill your name in the Meeting Room Manager grid and send it to me or just email me what you are interesting in committing to me at Retreat Coordinator “[email protected]”. As you well know, we have Challenge Coordinator a great guild and it takes some time and effort Monthly Block Coordinator: from all of us to keep it running smooth- Monthly Block Assignments: ly. Please consider signing up! September Thanks in advance. Sue Cox, October November December January February March April May Seasonal Opportunity Quilt Coordinator Seasonal Quilt Donor: September / October Quilt November / December Quilt January / February Quilt March / April Quilt May / June Quilt Special Block of the Month Coordinator Cuddle Quilt Coordinator Secret Pal Coordinator Bazaars and Auctions Guardian of the Opportunity Quilt and Tickets Opportunity Quilt Planning Group Mail Box and Info Table Website

Revised 1/26/2016 Candi Ravenscraft, Newsletter Editor PO Box 20483 El Cajon, CA 92021 Sunshinequilters.com