Mount Vernon Chapter Officers 2010 – 2011President— Lynne Fishburn
Co-Vice Presidents/Programs— Lynn Eccleston and Gigi Corbin
Secretary— Angie Miller
Treasurer—Dotty Eisenhour
Nominating Chair— Ann Poulin
Newsletter—Agnes Purcell
Presidents’ Message
Since moving to Virginia, my husband and I have made it a point to go to DC and enjoy the cherry blossoms every spring. Rituals like these mark the passage of time and help us look to the future. We have many activities to look forward to here at Mt. Vernon. Annette Ornelas comes in April and Mimi Dietrich in May. Be sure to mark your calendar. You won’t want to miss these lectures and workshop opportunities. We also have our annual retreat planned for the first week in May. This year will be my first opportunity to go away on retreat since joining Mt. Vernon. I’m so excited. Our Annual June Luncheon will be held at Indigo Landing this year, June 7, 2011. This is not our normal meeting day so be sure to mark your calendar. Check the newsletter for details about all these upcoming events.
Thursday, May 5th is the Quilters Unlimited Annual Meeting at NOVA. Augusta Cole will be the guest speaker. Check the newsletter for details on her workshops being held May 6 and May 7.
June 3, 4 & 5 are the dates for the 2011 Quilters Unlimited Annual Quilt Show at the Dulles Expo Center. Set up day is June 2. Mt. Vernon is responsible this year for the Program and the Cards. Andrea Gribble is doing a fantastic job pulling together all the bits and pieces that go into the program and arranging for the printer. Agnes Purcell has lent her most excellent computer skills to the task of organizing the registration information and printing the cards that will be pinned to every entry in the show. We will need many volunteers on June 2, set-up day, to help pin the cards to all the show entries. Keep checking the Big QU website for show updates. When you go online, www.quiltersunlimited.org, click on QU Show on the left menu bar for show information. There you will be able to access a list of this year’s vendors, a list of demonstrators, a description of available classes, and print a registration form. There are still seats available for the Eleanor Burns Lecture on June 2 at NOVA. Registration forms for this lecture are available as well on the QU Show page.
This year’s Quilt In was well received with lots of positive feedback from our sister chapters. Anne Poulin put together a great plan for the Quilt In. The event ran without a hitch thanks to all who came to set-up, clean up and help through out the day. I say, “Mt. Vernon, pat yourselves on the back for a job well done”.
I look forward to seeing you all at the Business Meeting, April 12th.
Lynne Fishburn
MVQU Programs 2010-2011
March- March 19, 2011 - Annual QU Quilt-In
- March 22, 2011 – Augusta Cole Lecture, “A Stroll Through My Garden”
April- April 26, 2011 – Annette Ornelas Lecture “Dimensional Curved Piecing”
- April 27, 2011 – Annette Ornelas Workshop
May- May 24, 2011 – Mimi Dietrich Lecture
- May 25, 2011 – Mimi Dietrich Workshop
June- June 7, 2011 – Year End Luncheon, Indigo Landing Restaurant, at 12:30 pm
MVQU 2011 Bird-in-Hand Retreat
There are still rooms available. The retreat will be held at the Bird-in-Hand Inn in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, May 2, 3, and 4. Rooms are $110 per night single occupancy, $55 per night per person, double occupancy. We will have the Eagle Room as usual. There will be plenty of time for sewing, shopping, etc. Please call Ro Coller, 301-630-3243 if you wish to attend.
From the Community Outreach Committee
For those who didn't get to the library, here is a photo of the MVQU display in March at the Martha Washington Library. The librarians said they had a noticeable number of compliments on the display and encouraged us to do another in future. Special thanks to Lynne Fishburn and Barbara Zygiel, who along with committee chair Libby Dudley, lent items for display. And thanks to Barbara for lending her experience during the display set up.
April Calendar- April 5, 2011 — Bee, 12:30 pm, Room 216, Hollin Hall Senior Center
- April 12, 2011 — Business Meeting, 12:30 pm, Room 112, Hollin Hall Senior Center
- April 19 ,2011 — Bee, 12:30 pm, Room 216, Hollin Hall Senior Center
- April 26, 2011 –Annette Ornelas Lecture “Dimensional Curved Piecing”
- April 27, 2011 – Annette Ornelas Workshop
Looking Ahead- May 3, 2011 — Bee, 12:30 pm, Room 216, Hollin Hall Senior Center
- May 10, 2011 — Business Meeting, 12:30 pm, Room 112, Hollin Hall Senior Center
- May 17 ,2011 — Bee, 12:30 pm, Room 216, Hollin Hall Senior Center
- May 24, 2011 – Mimi Dietrich Lecture
- May 25, 2011 – Mimi Dietrich Workshop
- May 31, 2011 – Charity Workshop - Quilts for Japan, Room 216, Hollin Hall Senior Center, 11:00 to 3:30
MVQU Gives Back
Wheelchair Pouches MVQU members gathered at the Senior Center on March 29, 2011 to create wheelchair pouches for the veterans at Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval Hospital. Our group of energetic workers created 56 of the pouches that are needed at both facilities.Quilts for Japan Members of the Mt. Vernon Chapter donated 20 quilt tops, some of them with backing, batting, and binding, to the Binky Patrol Chapter in Vacaville, CA, which will finish the quilts. The quilts will be taken to Japan by a member of the USAF to be distributed to children impacted by the earthquake and Tsunami.Thank you for your generosity.QU Quilt Raffle 
If you did not get a chance purchase a ticket for this year's spectacular QU Raffle Quilt at last months Business Meeting, there will be raffle tickets available for purchase at the April Business Meeting. The cost is $1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00.Annette Ornelas Lecture April 26, 2011
“Dimensional curved piecing or peeled-back patchwork,” will transport you into another quilting dimension. Annette brings numerous quilts and samples so everyone can see how it actually works.Annette Ornelas Workshop April 27, 2011 Workshop Fee: $35.00The project for this class is Ocean Breeze shown above.Class Policies and other information:- Supplies and cutting instructions prior to class will be provided to registrants.
- Payment must accompany this registration form to secure spot in class.
- If class is canceled, payment will be refunded.
- If you must cancel prior April 10, a full refund will be given. If canceling after April 10, no refunds will be given unless your spot is filled.
The registration form for the workshop follows.Annette Ornelas Workshop Registration Form “OCEAN BREEZE” Wednesday, April 27 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Mount Vernon Governmental Center
Name _____________________________________________Address____________________________________________City/State/ Zip_______________________________________E-mail____________________________________________Workshop Fee: $35.00Class Policies and other information:- Supplies and cutting instructions prior to class will be provided to registrants.
- Payment must accompany this registration form to secure spot in class.
- If class is canceled, payment will be refunded.
- If you must cancel prior April 10, a full refund will be given. If canceling after April 10, no refunds will be given unless your spot is filled.
The project for this class can be viewed on Annette Ornelas’ website:www.southwindquilts.com.
Make checks out to MVQU and send toGigi Corbin,2004 ShenandoahRoad, Alexandria VA 22308.Charity Workshop—May 31, 2011, 11:30-3:30 Quilts for JapanOur next Charity Workshop will be Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Hollin Hall Senior Center from 11:30 to 3:30. We will be making quilts for Japan. Mark your calendar and plan to join us. More information in the May Newsletter.Mark your Calendar!! Annual June Luncheon-- June 7, 2011 at 12:30 
Please join us to say thank you to our outgoing Board Members and meet the new ones on June 7, 2011 at the Annual June Luncheon, 12:30p.m. This year’s luncheon will be held at Indigo Landing, 1 Marina Drive, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 548-2296. The cost of the luncheon at this award-winning restaurant is $20.00 per person.The menu for the June Luncheon is as follows:Starter for all guests- Summer Berry Salad with Mixed Greens, Goat Cheese, Almonds and Strawberry Vinaigrette
A selection of one entree- Chicken with Garlic Sauce, Seasonal Vegetable Medley,Mashed Potatoes or
- Salmon with Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce, Wilted Spinach,Wild Rice or
- Garden Vegetable Pasta Primavera with Pesto and Shaved Parmesan
Dessert for all guestsBeverages- Soda, Iced Tea, Coffee, Hot Tea
We are working on a gluten free option with the restaurant so if this is a concern for you please mention it when making your reservation or contact Catherine at 571-236-4599. It has not been finalized yet as an option but we will work with our members with changes until we must submit our numbers May 22.Take this opportunity to pick up your quilts that were displayed at the quilt show and say hello to summer.
Remember to drop off your topiary blocks for next year's auction.For questions with your blocks please call Suzanne Shaw at 703-922-0466.Upcoming Area Shows, Exhibits, and More- April 8 – 10, 2011 - Northern Shenandoah Valley Quilt Show Berryville, VA. You will find more information about the show, raffle tickets, vendors, and the entry submission form online at the website: www.NSVQuiltShow.com
- Current - April 2012 - Quilt and Textile Exhibit at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in Williamsburg, VA. The Exhibit is entitled "Material Witnesses: Quilts and their Makers." The exhibit includes quilts dated as early as 1835. One of the quilts in the exhibit was made in Spotsylvania County, VA.
- April 12, 2011- Reston Quilters Unlimited Auction - at Armstrong Elementary School, 11900 Lake Newport Rd., Reston, VA 20194. Preview starts at 6:30. Silent and Live auctions begin at 7:30. Enjoy free Mocktails and Hors D'oeuvres. Bid on lots of quilts, fat quarters, bags, supplies, beautiful baskets, and fabulous items for men, women, children, quilters & non-quilters alike.
- April 29 – 30 - For the Love of Quilting VI, Glenmoore, PA. The show is sponsored by Penn Oaks Quilters and will be held at Griffith Hall at Ludwig's Corner (Rt. 100 S.), Ludwig's Firehouse, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343. Admission is $8; there is ample free parking and the site is handicap accessible. Buses are welcome. Hours on Friday, April 29 are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 30-- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show is the weekend before Mother's Day. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.pennoaksquilters.org
- June 3-5, 2011- 38th Annual Quilters Unlimited Quilt Show. Dulles Expo Center – South Building, Chantilly, Virginia.
Show Hours and AdmissionFriday June 3rd open 10:00 am to 6:00 pm $10
Saturday June 4th open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm $10
Sunday June 5th open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm $8
A three-day pass is $20.00
- June 11 – 12, 2011 - Quilts by the Bay, Presented by: Annapolis Quilt Guild, at Annapolis High School, 2700 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. For more information visit their website annapolisquiltguild.org or contact them at AQGmail@annapolisquiltguild.org
- June 22 - July 4, 2011 - Sacred Threads Exhibition 2011, at Church of the Epiphany, 3301 Hidden Meadow Dr., Herndon, VA 2017. Hours: Mon-Wed 10-5, Thurs 10-8, Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 1-4, July 4th 1-4. Admission $5 per person.
Committee Chairs – 2010 – 2011 Quilt Show Committee ------- Andrea Gribble
Quilt In March 2011 ---------- Anne Poulin
Community Outreach --------- Libby Dudley
Blog/Newsletter --------------- Agnes Purcell
Audit ---------------------------- Barbara Dove
June Luncheon ----------------- Catherine Snyder
Sunshine ------------------------ Barbara Tucker
Senior Center Rep ------------- Mary Stauss
Challenge/BOM/Mystery ----- Beth Smith
QU Show Boutique ------------ Ro Coller
Quilt Retreat -------------------- Ro Coller
Community Service ------------ Joan Bingman
Quilt Collector ------------------ Patricia Bolton
New Member Kits -------------- Susan McDonnell
Hospitality ----------------------- Joyce Keating
December Luncheon ----------- Barbara Zygiel
Fall Bus Trip -------------------- Andrea GribbleMt Vernon QU Minutes of Business Meeting March 8, 2011The meeting was called to order by President Lynne Fishburn at 12:31 PM. Lynne welcomed everyone and reminded them to sign-in out front as well as at our table. She also introduced Maureen Gray who organizes volunteers for the Quilt Show in June. Maureen explained the need for volunteers and made available a sign in sheet throughout the meeting.
Approval of MinutesThe first order of business was to approve the February minutes. There was one request to change “Quilt” to “Display Window” in reference to the Martha Washington Library. The minutes as amended were approved.
ReportsTreasurer – Dotty Eisenhour provided a report on our financial standing. Applications for New Year membership and pins will begin in May.Vice President – Gigi Corbin reminded everyone that the March lecture “A Stroll through my Garden” with Augusta Cole will be held March 22. We will be hosting Annette Ornelas April 26 with a lecture on Dimensional Curved Piecing. Registration for the Annette Ornelas workshop on April 27 will be made available soon.Quilt Show Committee – Lynne Fishburn announced that 689 items will be on view at the QU Quilt Show. She reminded the membership to sign up today for a date and time to volunteer. Registration forms for the Eleanor Burns lecture are available at the table up front. The Vendor list is on the website and one copy available at the table to review. Class registration has begun. The forms are available on the website.Quilt Show Classes – Lynne introduced Eileen Linares, who is organizing the classes for the QU Quilt Show in June. Eileen mentioned that Eleanor Burns tickets are now $20. She has forms available for those who do not have access to the Internet. The Saturday Eleanor Burns class is more than half full. Also, other local Quilters are offering a variety of classes. Eileen displayed samples of some of the classes in the back of the room for members to view. She also explained that if you take a class, you will be given a complimentary wristband for that day. Some classes are half day and some are full day. Eileen was available the remainder of the meeting to answer questions or sign up for classes. She also helped with signing up volunteers for Maureen.Big QU Raffle Quilt – Lynne introduced Robyn Kampf from Reston QU. Robyn revealed that the Reston Raffle Committee decided the raffle quilt should be a quilt that a man would sleep under. With that in mind Anne Webber designed “Autumn in Reston”. All the names of those who participated are listed on the back. The quilt measures 90 x 90. Five different members piece the quilt, it was hand appliquéd by eight and binding was completed by two. She encouraged everyone to especially take a look at the back. Cheryl Kotecki custom machine quilted the top with 12 different threads and did a fantastic job. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Proceeds support the Quilters Unlimited mission for education and community service. Robyn was available at the back table to answer questions throughout the meeting. Dotty Eisenhour volunteered to handle raffle tickets for MVQU.Big QU Raffle Quilt for 2012-2013 Program Year – Lynne reminded members that the 2012-2013 Program Year is Mt. Vernon’s responsibility to provide a raffle quilt. Rosemary Coller and Pat Alfredson are leading a committee for this project and will provide a report at our April Business Meeting.Big QU Board Meeting – Lynne Fishburn announced the next Big QU Board Meeting is March 24th. This is the last day she will collect blocks for Big QU President’s quilt. Those collected will be mailed the following day. March 15 is the deadline though, and can be mailed to the address there on the pattern. Also, the Annual Meeting is May 5 at the Ernst Community Cultural Center at NOVA Annandale Campus. The speaker will be Augusta Cole. Watch for announcements about workshops.Big QU Survey –Lynne reviewed the nine survey questions with the membership. After discussing each question at length, Lynne asked that surveys be turned in. She will summarize the responses and submit them to Big QU. For those who have not completed surveys, she asked that they email responses to her by this Friday, March 11.Quilt Collector – Patricia Bolton announced that 30 quilts were collected from our Chapter, with eight of them being part of the Quilt Challenge. Patricia answered questions that were asked about label information on the back of show quilts. She also thanked everyone for participating.Quilt-In – Lynne announced that she is collecting door prizes for the Quilt-In to be held Saturday, March 19, Hollin Hall 12:30 to 5:00 PM. The Raffle Quilt will be here again. Lynne Wilder will also be here to appraise quilts. Anyone interested should contact her in advance to schedule an appointment. Lynne reminded everyone to bring friendship blocks. Two of our members won blocks last year. A sign up sheet was passed around for volunteers. Lynne will be at Hollin Hall at 11:00 AM to set up. She has received feedback that a lot of people are excited about the Quilt-In this year, so we may be filled. The week of the quilt in, the Executive Board will meet to discuss details for the event. Bring a side dish or dessert, finger foods, preferably in a disposable container. Plates, napkins and water will be provided. Extra funds will be used for extra nice door prizes. Watch for E-blasts and try to give an hour that day to help if you can.June Luncheon, June 7 at 12:30 – Lynne reviewed the details of our June Luncheon, hosted by Catherine Snyder. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 7 at 12:30 PM at Indigo Landing, 1 Marina Drive Alexandria, VA 22314. The cost will be $20.00 per member for a choice of chicken with garlic sauce, salmon with lemon-caper butter or garden vegetable pasta. Reservations will be taken starting the March 22, 2011 meeting with the cut off being May 10, 2011. You may also mail your check to: Catherine Snyder, 13 Dacey Lane, Stafford VA 22556. Please make checks out to MVQU with June Luncheon and your name on the check. Please include your menu choice with check. Call Catherine at 571-236-4599 with any questions.Topiary Block – Lynne announced that Suzanne Shaw agreed to lead the block challenge. Suzanne will have information about the block construction soon.Fundraising – Rosemary Coller announced that smaller, less expensive items sold better at the Quilt Show Boutique. She has received two items so far. There is a small winter wall hanging and a small winter nightgown. Someone asked if there is a deadline. Mid-May is the latest to receive donations so that Rosemary has enough time to inventory items.Quilt Retreat – Rosemary reminded members that the retreat will be held at Bird-In-Hand, Lancaster, PA. There will be a lovely room to set up for sewing. There are about 5-6 commitments so far. Two dates were presented: 1) Early May 2-4, 2011 or 2) Late May 23-25, 2011. A vote was taken with 10 in favor of early May and 7 in favor of late May. Going forward, May 2-4, 2011 is the date of the retreat. Ro will need a commitment soon of $25 to MVQU to secure these dates. An E-blast will follow the next couple of days. It will be a great time as always.Community Outreach – Libby Dudley and Barbara Zygiel put up the Display Window at Martha Washington Library. A picture of the display was passed around for all to see. The display is up for the month of March. Libby asked that members please stop by and check out a book while you are there. And while there, please let the Librarian know you like this display.Spring Hills Assisted Living Community – Lynne received a request from Krista Wells, Director of Recreational Services, at Spring Hills Mount Vernon. Krista would like a few of our members to come to their facility with quilts to show to the residents, some of which used to quilt. She would like us to visit in April if possible and prefers daytime to evening hours and is flexible on days and times. Several members were interested in presenting a Quilt Show for the residents of Spring Hills. Lynne asked that those interested contact Angie Miller, who volunteered to coordinate the event.IBOL - Iraqi Bundles of Love – Lynne received word of this project in an email from Rosemary Coller. The people there have been under oppression for decades. Art La Flamme was asked by the Iraqi people for 500 bundles of love. Lynne passed out four large flat rate boxes that are available at the post office free of charge. The cost of postage is $12.50. This is not to be paid for by MV, so it is at your own cost. They will take any extra clothing or fabric you may have. Some suggestions are: Do send solid colors and simple prints. Less on people prints, novelty. Do send thread, needles or scissors, thinking about people who will be working by hand. If you are interested in doing this, let Lynne know. Rosemary received an email yesterday that 250 boxes have been collected so far.Community Service – Joan Bingman announced that March 29th is the next 5th Tuesday on the calendar. Wheel chair bags will be made for this Community Service Project. Joan will have a pattern available at the meeting. Please do not bring fabric, as she has plenty. Please bring the regular tools needed to measure, cut and sew.Senior Center Rep – Mary Stauss mentioned that when we begin membership forms in May, we will also be filling out Hollin Hall Senior Center forms. It is important that those forms are completed and submitted to Hollin Hall each year.Nominations – Lynne announced that we still need a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, & Nominations Chair. She emphasized that we must have a slate by our April business meeting, as our May business meeting is the last business meeting of the year. We cannot have one of them filled; we need all of them filled to move forward as a Chapter next year. Lynne asked if there were any questions about the positions. After a review of position responsibilities, Suzanne Shaw volunteered to be Treasurer, Libby Dudley volunteered to be the Nominating Chair, Jim Melton volunteered to be Secretary, and Carol Kunkel volunteered to be Vice President. The President’s position is the only position left to fill. So, if Anne calls you again, please reconsider. And if she has not called you, please call Anne. Questions were then asked about what the Big QU and Quilt Show jobs would be next year. MVQU will be responsible for Advertising and Food (for volunteers on setup day.) The QU event will be the Boutique. We will be responsible to set up and run it. The Quilt Show Committee Chair would need to attend monthly meetings. Lynne also reminded everyone that the other big job our chapter has to fill is the Blog/Newsletter. Agnes will not be doing this after June 30th. Lynne passed out copies of the position details for review.Blog/Newsletter – Agnes Purcell reminded everyone the next deadline to submit newsletter articles is April 1st—submitting them early helps.Hospitality – Joyce Keating first of all apologized for not being available during the last meeting when there was an issue to work out. She thanked members Kay Brill, Jim Melton and Marjorie Barondes for providing today’s refreshments.Announcements- This is the last day Kathy Edwards will collect rotary blades. Also, any fabric left from the free pile she left, will be put in the box for Iraq.
- Check the newsletter for upcoming area quilt shows.
- Cathy Z. mentioned the Cabin Branch show is this weekend at the Prince William Fairgrounds. And the upcoming Woodlawn event.
- Please put your chair away before you leave.
Door Prizes – Carol Conahan announced today’s winners: Suzanne Shaw, Joyce Keating and Patricia Bolton. Congratulations!Show & Tell – As a reminder, to have the picture of your quilt posted on the Blog you must complete the information card.The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 PM.Respectfully submitted,Angela Miller, SecretaryBirthdays
April 04/02 Lois Altz04/09 Agnes Purcell04/14 James Melton04/17 Vicky Surash04/26 Beth SmithMay05/13 Lynn Miller05/15 Barbara Tucker
05/31 Kay Brill
Barbara Zygiel "Miniature House Quilt" made to donate to the chapter auction
Pat Alfredson's quilt was retired ties. A crazy quilt made from her husband's silk ties after he retired
Sierra Smith brought her Angel (above) and a line of elephants (below). The elephants will be donated to the boutique at the QU Quilt Show in June.
Ann Marlin called her quilt "Dancing Delight". It is for the benefit dance for her Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association. All proceeds will go to the Fisher House. Suzanne Shaw graciously did the quilting.
Suzanne Shaw showed her "Welcome" wall hanging and the two quilts below which she is donating to the MVQU auction in November.
Suzanne's Fans
And a wonderful quilt with a scalloped border - also from Suzanne.
Kay Brill displayed her Christmas Tree (above) and her Flying Geese (below).
Jim Melton brought the beginning of a quilt with Chinese silk designs sewn on a purple square with thoughts of possible red, blue, green cotton squares for as many of the Chinese designs that he can scrape up. Eventually all will be sewn together to make a very lovely and different quilt top.
