July's Presidents message

I am much rested from my vacation to my mother’s birthplace in Ireland. What a lovely country and the people were so gracious and food was so delicious. Speaking of delicious, I want to personally thank Charlotte Rogers and Kristen Eilers for the wonderful ice cream social at the last meeting. That was a great idea and an added treat with all the yummy cookies everyone brought.

At this last meeting, the nominating committee presented the slate of new officers for next year. We will be installing at the next meeting. Margaret Davis, our incoming president will do an excellent job. She filled in for me while I was gone and did outstanding. Things are shaping up for next year with only a few committees still needing to be filled. Please give some thought to filling in those empty spots.

I have enjoyed my time as president and thank all of your guidance through the last two years. It has been a fun journey for me.

Mary Jane

June's acting president's message

 

 

Acting President’s Message

 

              Thanks to one and all that attended the Thursday, June 6^th meeting.  Mary Jane was off on a well deserved vacation to Ireland.  As VP, I was the stand-in for the evening.  Once we got through the meeting portion, we realized that we were lucky to have filled nearly all the vacancies for next year’s board.  Don’t forget that we will have ice cream next month but we will also vote for the new board.  Even if you do not choose to chair something ,

co-chairs and / or helpers are always welcome.  Then we were on to the fun stuff.  One group at a time showed their hard work for the Round Robin, the Mystery Quilt and the Challenge.  Adena Joseph and the Round Robin ladies, there were only three, were first.  They decided to go around twice so their completed quilts were sufficiently large and creative.  For the Mystery Quilt , Pat Erickson’s gals were so successful that a clothesline effect was done so we could compare them and see just what a difference  in colors makes using the same pattern.  They were great.  The grand finale was Barbara Sindlinger with the Challenge quilt competition.  Everyone got a chance to vote as we took a break.  With the only requirement being that only solids be used, they were all different. All the ladies and their quilts came on stage with their quilts and prizes were awarded for the winners. Everyone explained the ideas they had for their quilts.  The only problem seemed to be when Barbara and Deolinda Rhoads couldn’t seem to agree which side was the front of Deo’s quilt.  No matter, both sides were great as were all the quilts.  A great job was done by all the ladies. Thanks to everyone for making my gig fun!!         Margaret Davis

 

Ladies, here are the challenge quilts for this year. We had some a great turn out.

May President's Message

Last month I was asked to be the mystery guest.  Only two of you guessed it was me. Yes, I did get dressed up as the Brostered Chicken so our Young Farmer fireworks booth could get free rent.   It was very hot and I managed to get through it for my hubby’s club. 

I want to thank Charlotte Rogers and Elaine Berry for letting me share my creative journey in my quilts and my oil canvas painting.  I started painting oil on canvas in 1988 and took a break over the last 10 years to learn how to quilt.  I have recently started back to my old favorite. 

It’s that time again to be thinking about a new executive board.  My reign over the last two years is coming to an end and I am confident that one of you will take the president’s position.  Don’t let it scare you, it is not very difficult will all the help from our past presidents made my job easier. 

I am posting all the positions and you can sign up for the one you want.  If you have any questions, feel free to call past committee chairs for more information. 

It is important that we fill these positions on the executive board and committee chairs so our club in not in jeopardy and can’t continue. That could be a future reality, I am sure no one wants that.

  There is no “I” in the word TEAM.  “TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE”.

Mary Jane Loya

 

April President's message

Thanks to Charlotte Rogers and Elaine Berry for bringing Dawn Ferrier from the “Creation Station” in Buellton as our April speaker.  She was funny and very creative with so many ways to use fabrics.  

We are fast approaching time to think about new officers.  I will need three or more people to be on a nominating committee for the 2013-2014 board.  You can make it real easy for the committee if you will jump up and say you will take a position.  I have to say that being president has not been very difficult.  I have a great group of ladies making my job easy, not to mention making me look good.   If you would like to be on the nominating committee or take an office, please call me before I call you. 

See you in May, by the way, have you figured out who the mystery guest will be for the next meeting.  I think this will be interesting.

Until the next time we meet, happy sewing.

Mary Jane

 

March's Presidents Message

Our last meeting and the Saturday class was very inspirational with Patricia Pepe, the inventor of the X-Block.  For those attending the monthly meeting, I am sure you really enjoyed her presentation.  We had a full class on Saturday learning the many different ways to use the X-block.   I would encourage all those that attended the class to bring your project, finished or unfinished to our next meeting. 

Spring has finally arrived and with it comes so many quilt shows to go to in the next few months.  I am so looking forward to the Best of the Valley Show in April.  We are so fortunate to have so many members exhibiting their quilts.  Our guild has a strong presents resulting in a number of winners every year.  I encourage you to attend and see the many quilts from all over the United States.

I am delighted we are getting so many members coming to the meeting each month.  Our membership is growing and that is good news.

I will see you at our next meeting, until then HAPPY QUILTING.

Mary Jane  

 

February's Presidents message

 

I was very pleased to see all the happy faces at our last guild meeting.   We had a wonderful program from our speaker Cindy Seitz-Krug and all her beautiful quilts.  The class she taught on Saturday was so much fun learning very fine quilting techniques on a Christmas stocking.  All those that attended, I would like you to bring to next meeting to share with everyone.

Next month our speaker will be Patricia Pepe the creator of the X Block.  I am looking forward to her class.

I am on a mission, and I need your help to find a permanent location for our comfort quilts.  If we can find a church or club house that would let us keep our fabrics and be able to meet at least two times per month.  If you know of anything available, please let me know and so we can pursue a location.  Heather Ridges has had a very challenging pregnancy and may not be able to continue as the chair person.  If we can get a permanent allocation I think it would be much easier for the next person to take on the responsibility.  If you are working on a comfort quilt and need batting, I have it here at my house. 

Until next month, happy quilting.

Mary Jane