Mount Vernon Chapter Officers 2011 – 2012Co-Presidents— Ruth Morgan and Rosemary Coller
Vice President/Programs— Carol Kunkel
Secretary— James Melton
Treasurer—Mary Mazzuchi
Nominating Chair— Elizabeth Dudley
Newsletter—Mary Downey
Co-Presidents' Message
Hello, Quilters, March is a memory and April is here. If you doubt the advent of Spring, just look outside at all the blooms! We had a great program meeting last month with Laurette Koserowski's informative talk and all the goodies. The magazines/books/fabrics were a wonderful addition. What fun! I'm sure we are all are looking forward to Karen Stone's lecture and workshop. Sure to be New York Beautiful. Don't forget that the meeting dates are switched for the month of April. The program meeting will be on April 10 and the business meeting on April 24. Please make a real effort to attend the business meeting on the 24th. We will be having elections (many thanks to our nominating chair and her committee for a great slate). We will also be passing out a copy of our survey to elicit your recommendations to pass on to the new board so Mt.Vernon will head in the direction we all want to go. We'll be talking about Big QU-wide challenges for next year as well. Those who appliqué are invited to the bees to work on the border of the 2013 QU raffle quilt. Many hands make light work--I think I read that somewhere. See you soon. Happy Quilting!
Ruth and Ro
Vice President's MessageTime flew too quickly as Laurette Koserowski captivated the audience as she spoke about quilt trends at the recent MVQU March program. Originally slated to speak about how to know when a book has the potential to be a fabulous addition to a quilter's book stash, Laurette did not reach that section of her outline. Laurette shared stories accumulated during her years as the editor of The Quilter magazine. She shared tips to submitting quilts and patterns to magazines for publication; and shared quilts that had come to her as potential submissions to the magazine. All of this lively discussion was intermittently interrupted to pull names out of the basket so that each attendee could pick up a book or bundle of fat quarters combined with the recent special publication on Scrap Quilts that Laurette provided as door prizes for the entire audience. Laurette also provided copies of The Quilter and Quilt Trends to each member at the door as they signed in. Based on the questions at the end of the program, there appeared to be great interest in the breadth of information that Laurette shared. Despite running long, and taking time to field additional questions, Laurette made it back to BWI in time to catch her 4:30 flight back to New Jersey. I certainly learned a great deal from Laurette and based on the comments received after the program, Laurette was a big hit.
April brings a switch in Business and Program meetings as MVQU is sharing Karen Stone with the Centerville quilt guild. Karen Stone will arrive on an early Tuesday morning flight, reaching MVQU in time to present her lecture on April 10 at the Hollin Hall Senior Center. The workshop is full, however if you wish you had signed up, please contact me and I’ll put you on a wait list. Be prepared for an early Wednesday morning call in case there are any no-shows for the workshop. Not likely, based on the inquiries that I’ve been receiving, but please let me know if you are interested. The workshop will commence at 9 am on Wednesday April 11 for a fun-filled “color play” day with Karen while focusing on the New York Beauty quilt project.
Our final program of the year in May, features Mike Ellingsen. If you haven’t seen it, please be sure to check out the quilt that Mike sent as an example of the quilting that you can do on your domestic machine. This queen size quilt is absolutely fabulous, and Mike promises to teach his techniques for fabulous quilting without the back, neck and shoulder pain normally associated with quilting on a domestic machine. Happy Stitching,Carol Kunkel MVQU VP/ProgramsNominating CommitteeIn compliance with the MVQU Bylaws, here is a slate of nominees for the 2012-13 MVQU Executive Board. The MVQU Annual Election is on April 24. All candidates on this slate have consented to serve if elected.
Nominations remain open until the election. If you are interested in serving, please contact Libby.
Slate of Candidates for 2012-13 MVQU Offices
President – Ruth Morgan
Co-Vice Presidents – Barbara Jones and Libby Dudley
Secretary – Dotty Eisenhour
Treasurer – Mary Downey
Nominating Committee Chair – Patricia Bolton
Submitted by 2011-12 MVQU Nominating Committee Libby Dudley, Chair; Barbara Dove, Sierra Smith March 13, 2012
Community Outreach
For April, thanks go to Hedy Van and Carolyn Paden for lending quilts displayed at Sherwood Hall Regional Library and the Hollin Hall Center office. We also now have quilts ready for display in May,and for the summer starting in June. MVQU quilters have great work to show, so be thinking about sharing small wall and lap-sized quilts in 2012-13. The Martha Washington Library display in March received favorable comments. Contributors to the display were Gigi Corbin, Joan Peake, Barbara Zygiel, Libby Dudley.
Community Service Workshop on May 29, 2012
Check out the 10 minute block by Susan McNeill-- www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTHlGGKMPM
UPCOMING EVENTS AND REMAINING PROGRAMS IN 2012
April 3, 2012--Bee
April 10, 2012–Karen K. Stone
April 11, 2012– Karen K Stone Workshop: New York Beauty
April 24, 2012- Business Meeting
April 30--May 3-- Retreat
May 8, 2012- Business Meeting
May 22, 2012-- Mike Ellingsen: Machine Quilting on a traditional machine
May 23, 2012-- Mike Ellingsen Workshop
May 29, 2012 – Community Service Workshop
June 1-3, 2012--Biq QU Quilt Show and Boutique
June 12, 2012 – Year End Luncheon
FABRIC EXCHANGE
We had 16 sets of lovely bright-colored solid fabric exchanged at our meeting March 27. Sign up for our last Nickel fabric exchange on Tuesday, April 10. The theme is red, white, or blue patriotic fabrics. Red, white or blue solids or something that reads as a solid are also acceptable. If you cannot sign up at the meeting let Mary Mazzuchi or Pat Alfredson know no later than Monday, April 9th so we can put you on the list.
BOW TIE BLOCK EXCHANGE
Many of our members are busy making their bow tie blocks which we will exchange at the business meeting, Tuesday, May 8. If you haven’t signed up but would like to participate just be sure to turn your set(s) in no later than before the start of the meeting May 8. Remember each set consists of 18 6 ½ inch blocks with light or medium batik “tie” fabric and Kona black background. Instructions can be found on the Mt Vernon blog.
MAY LECTURE In May, our guest lecturer will be Mike Ellingsen. 
Check out his quilt and fabulous stitching!
Reminders from Your Quilt Collectors
Now is the time to be checking over all the items you’ve registered for the quilt show.
· You will need to have a sleeve on your quilt. You can find instructions for making the proper size sleeve that will accommodate the poles used in our show on the QU website, http://www.quiltersunlimited.org/, then click on the Quilting Information tab on the left side of the screen then click on Quilting Techniques and scroll down for the instructions on “How to Make a Quilt Sleeve”.
· You will need a cloth bag or pillowcase with a closure, zipper, Velcro or drawstring. Plastic bags cannot be used.
· You will need a label for your quilt and your pillowcase that has your name, your phone number, name of chapter (MVQU or Mt. Vernon) and the name you gave your quilt when it was registered for the show.
I will be collecting quilts on May 8, 15, 22 and 29. If you will not be at the meetings or bees on these days please contact me to schedule a time to drop your quilt at my home.
Lynne Fishburn
703-888-2596
mvququiltcollector@gmail.com
BIG QU WANTS YOU -- BIG QU NEEDS YOU
Once again it is time for us to showcase our talents at the QU Boutique at the June Quilt Show. Mt. Vernon will receive 100% of the funds earned from the sale of our handmade or machine made items. Some possibilities include baby quilts, totes, purses and pincushions. Let your imagination soar. Carol Conahan and Joyce Keating are collecting all goodies. Final date for collecting is May 15. Please give your name, a suggested price, and whether you wish any unsold items to be returned to you or kept for our fall auction. We look forward to some great things -- we know how creative Mt Vernon members are. Let's show off our talents.
Online Volunteer Sign Up for June Quilt Show
This year Big QU will be using an on-line sign up program to volunteer for the Quilt Show. This program is already up and running on the Big QU Quilt Show webpage. Many members have already signed up with Pat Alfredson to volunteer and your names and times have been transferred to the master list on the online form. BUT there is still a need for more volunteers, especially BOUTIQUE volunteers, for take down on Sunday afternoon. You can volunteer by going to the Big QU website and clicking onto the Quilt Show button: http://quiltersunlimited.org/show.htm.June Luncheon
June Luncheon Tea Party – Mark your calendars!
We’re looking forward to this year’s June luncheon to be held on Tuesday, June 12.
It will be a potluck lunch with a tea party theme - more details to follow as the date gets closer. We’ve started collecting house blocks which will be used to create a quilt to be sold at the fall auction. Directions for the house block can be found in the March newsletter. Blocks should be turned in on or before June 12. Questions - please call Nancy Barkume, 703-360-3203 or Carol Allen 703-360-1606 June Luncheon Block(s)
For instructions, see the March Newsletter.
BIG QU's 40th ANNIVERSARY
1973-2013 Big QU will be celebrating its 40th Quilt Show in 2013. The name of this show will be "Fabulous at Forty." Plans are already underway to mark this special occasion. Two guild-wide challenges have been announced. One will be for more traditional quilters "Red & White and Quilted All Over." A second challenge for the non-traditional quilter is titled, "I Imagine Forty...." These quilts will need to be photographed and measured by our quilt collectors next February 2013 to be displayed in the 40th Anniversary Quilt Show. As more details become available, they will be passed along.
BIG QU WEBSITE SURVEY
Have you checked out the Big QU website recently? The Big QU Board is concerned many of our members are not using it or think it could use some improvement and updates. They want to know what we, the members, have to say about the QU website. A short survey has been developed and will be sent, online, to all members in a few weeks. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions. Big QU thanks you
Virginia Quilt Museum is showing “Shenandoah Valley Counterpanes” and “Art Under A Microscope” until May 12. In addition, rare Civil War quilts made in the Valley, twentieth century quilts and sewing machines from the Museum’s collection will be featured in additional galleries.
Counterpanes are a type of bedcover, often white-work or white fabric with elaborate white quilting or stitching on them. Guest curators, Beverley and Jeff Evans will show white-work bedcovers produced in the Shenandoah Valley during the 1800s. These textiles are from private and institutional collections. Most have not been publicly displayed.
In contrast, “Art Under A Microscope” is inspired by the beauty of scientific photographs taken through microscopes. This unique collection of twenty art quilts, created by the group Fiber Artists @ Loose Ends, will be exhibited for the first time outside a medical facility. Colorful and dramatic, these quilts show us the beauty of nature within the human body.
“Shenandoah Valley Counterpanes” and “Art Under A Microscope” can be seen at the Virginia Quilt Museum from until May 12. The Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm at 301 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA. Parking in the municipal lot behind the museum is free. Phone 540-433-3818 for more information and for groups.
Permanent Exhibit at Virginia Quilt Museum in Harrisonburg, Va. to honor the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4 pm at 301 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, Va. Parking in the municipal lot behind the museum is free. Phone 540-433-3818 for more information and for group tours.
Now until April 29 Washington DC Temple Visitor's Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington, Md 20895 has a "Family Ties Textile Exhibit" from 10Am to 9PM --exhibit includes quilts, embroidery, weaving, needlepoint and counted cross stitch.
April 12 "A Grand Evening Out" sponsored by the Reston Quilters Unlimited. Lots of Quilts, fat quarters, bags, supplies, beautiful baskets and more. Armstrong Elementary School , 11900 Lake Newport Rd. Reston, Va. -preview at 6:30pm, silent and live auctions begin at 7:30pm.
May 12-June 10 The 49th Annual Needlework Show at Woodlawn To reserve a spot to volunteer, please call Annette Miller 703-360-6035 and give your morning or afternoon preference. If you would like to work with a group of friends, please turn in their names and telephone numbers together. Open 10am-4pm Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesdays) at Woodlawn-Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House, Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, Va. 22309, Phone No. 703 780-4000. Admission $10 adults; $5 students through grade 12; ages 5 and under are free. Lunch and desserts are served from 11:30 am -2pm For more info see www.woodlawn1805.org
April 21, 2012 Mason Dixon Quilt Show, Hagerstown, MD. Held at the Hagerstown Community College. Hours Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm. Cost is $5.00 per person. There will be about 200 quilted items on display along with raffle quilts, door prizes, demos, silent auctions, raffle baskets and of course, vendors. For more info visit www.fqgmd.org
June 7-9, 2012 - Amish Country Quilt Show Dalton, OH. For more information, visit www.amishcountryquiltshow.com
June 9-10, 2012 "Quilts by the Bay" Annual Quilt Show by Annapolis Quilt Guild, held at the Annapolis High School, 2700 Riva Road, Edgewater, MD. 21037. For more info see
www.annapolisquiltguild.org/calendarJune 20-23, 2012, Biennial Blue Ridge Quilt Festival at Blacksburg High School, 3109 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Virginia. The largest quilt show in Southwest Virginia offers an extensive quilt and wearable exhibit, two special exhibits: "The River Runs Through It" and "Vinescapes", a large vendor mall, workshops and Friday night lecture. Featured Quilt Artist:Annette Kennedy from Colorado exhibits her work: "Kissed with Paint– Special Exhibit of Pictorial Quilts."Other instructors include Paula Golden, Debby Kratovil, Barbara Cline, Susan Brittingham, and Karen DuMont. Door prizes, Raffle quilt, Viewers Choice, and handmade ribbons round out a great show experience.
August 2-4, 2012, Williamsburg, Va. Block Party with Quiltmaker, Hands on Classes includes Bonnie Hunter, Nancy Mahoney and more, Keynote Speaker is Jennifer Chiaverini. Registration open now. For more info see www.quiltmaker.com/events/Quilt/Block-Party/index
October 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2012, Central Virginia "Tour de Quilt", 10 shops, 5 days for the 13th Annual Tour. See www.tourdequilt.com for more information
November 9-18, 2012 Quilters' Quest in and around the National Capital Region. For details see
www.quiltersquest.org 2011 -12 Committee ChairsAuction: Andrea Gribble
Auction Storage: Ro Coller
Community Outreach: Libby Dudley
Community Service: Lynn Miller
December Luncheon: Tammy Mannarino and Anne Poulin
June Luncheon: Nancy Barkume and Carol Allen
Greeter & Door Prizes: Ann Marlin
Challenge/Mystery: Pat Alfredson and Mary Mazzuchi
New Member Kits: Dotty Eisenhour
Quilt Collector: Lynne Fishburn and Angie Miller
Hospitality: Barbara Dove
Fall Bus Trip: Andrea Gribble
Quilt Retreat: Andrea Gribble
2013 Quilt Raffle Design: Ro Coller and Pat Alfredson
QU Event: Pat Alfredson
Audit: Mary Downey
Senior Center Rep: Mary Stauss
Sunshine : Barbara Zygiel
BIRTHDAYS
APRIL
4/02 Jeanne Goldfein
4/02 Lois Altz
4/14 Jim Melton
4/17 Vicky Surash
4/26 Beth Smith
May
5/3 Trish Nicholson
5/13 Lynn Miller
5/15 Barbara Tucker
5/29 Mary Ritenour
5/31 Kay Brill
Minutes of General Business Meeting on March 13, 2012
The meeting was called to order by Co-President Ruth Morgan at 12:32 p.m.
Ruth welcomed members, including Julie Blankenship, who joined today
With no corrections, the February Minutes were approved by the membership. In the absence of Secretary Jim Melton, Libby Dudley served as Acting Secretary.
VP and Program Chair Carol Kunkel reminded members of the presentation March 27 by Laurette Koserowski, editor of Quilting Magazine, who will discuss quilting trends, patterns, colors, techniques and bring along lots of giveaways. Carol is not promoting the lecture outside the guild to ensure everyone receives a gift. Karen Stone will lecture on April 10 and do her New York Beauty workshop April 11. The workshop is full, but Carol has a waiting list if space opens up. Carol displayed a quilt machine quilted by Mike Ellingsen, who lectures on May 22. She is taking registrations for his workshop on May 23 on quilting using a home sewing machine.
Treasurer Mary Mazzuchi provided the treasury balance and noted that as of today MVQU has 91 members.
Nominating Committee: Chair Libby Dudley announced the 2012-13 Slate of Candidates. Elections will take place at the April 24 Business Meeting. Nominations remain open until the elections. The Slate: President – Ruth Morgan; Co-Vice Presidents – Barbara Jones and Libby Dudley; Secretary – Dotty Eisenhour; Treasurer – Mary Downey; Nominating Chair – Patricia Bolton.
Community Outreach Committee: Chair Libby Dudley thanked Hedy Vann for lending a quilt for March display at Sherwood Regional Library and Lynn Miller for the one displayed in the Hollin Hall office. She requested quilts for coming months and for over the summer. For March, Barbara Zygiel and Libby filled the display window at Martha Washington Library on Fort Hunt Road with items lent by members. She encouraged everyone to stop by the library.
Hospitality: Chair Barbara Dove and members thanked today’s hostesses Beverly Krysa, Joan Peake and Libby Dudley for providing refreshments. She listed members who will provide hospitality coming up.
Quilt Retreat: Chair Andrea Gribble said 3-4 spots remain for the April 30, May 1 and 2 Bird-in-Hand, PA retreat. Payment is due by March 27.
MV November Auction 2012: Chair Andrea Gribble said the Auction Committee will take anything the members are willing to give and the committee is looking for additional volunteers to serve beginning immediately. Items are welcome anytime. Later in the meeting, Lynne Fishburn noted that she is doing a chocolate-themed basket and would welcome items for it. She is also collecting 2 1/2” strips for a giant pizza-sized jelly roll. There will be a basket at sign-in desk each meeting if you wish to contribute.
2012 QU Show Quilt Collector: Quilt Collector Lynne Fishburn reported that for this year’s show, 16 MV members registered 35 quilts. She reminded registrants to be sure quilts are complete with hanging sleeve, labels, carry-bag. Sleeve instructions are on the QU website and MV blogsite. If you aren’t going to be in town in May, you can give your quilts to Lynne early, however QU insurance coverage doesn’t begin until May 1, so it would be at the owner’s risk.
Bow-Tie Block and Nickel Exchanges: Co-Chair Mary Mazzuchi reported that 17 members participated in February’s oriental nickel exchange. March exchange, due the 27th, will be bright solids (not tone-on-tone). She announced at the end of the meeting that there were 16 participating. The Batik Bow-Tie Block Exchange is taking place May 8; sign up any time before then. Check the blog for details. Mary reminded members to be sure to use Kona “Black” as the background; and to wash and iron all fabrics before sewing the blocks. They should be in sets of 18.
Fabric Origami Workshop: Jill Crispino said she would be at the 3/20 bee to assist members who took the 2/7 workshop in completing their ornaments. As the workshop was free, she encouraged participants to make an ornament to contribute to MV’s Boutique at the June QU Show.
2013 QU Raffle Quilt: Pat Alfredson reported that the bias tape for appliqué has been made and Ro Coller and she will glue it to the center section and bring it to the 3/20 bee. Lots of help will be needed to applique the border and it will likely be done at the bees. Pat invited members to submit possible names for the quilt.
2012 QU Boutique Committee: Pat Alfredson, Chair of MV’s 2012 QU job, sent around sign-up sheets listing tasks the members can assist with before, during and just after the QU Show. She noted that the cashiers can sit; workers don’t. One task is filled – there are enough cars and drivers to transport all QU chapters’ collected items from storage to the show. Please volunteer for one or more of the tasks – the earlier the better!
Mount Vernon 2012 QU Boutique Participation: Co-chairs Joyce Keating and Carol Conahan displayed a variety of charming and interesting items that members could make to contribute to the chapter Boutique at the QU Show June 1, 2, and 3. They included bags using fabric and mesh, button-covered coasters and trivets, greeting cards with buttons and artwork, a sewn collar for dogs. See Joyce and Carol for instructions, if needed. Members can donate items at any time; include a slip of paper with each item stating member’s name, item name (description), suggested price, and whether item should be returned to the maker if not sold. Ro Coller volunteered to make up a form for the committee. Joyce offered a number of UFO projects that members could complete for the Boutique or Auction.
QU 2012 Show: Ruth Morgan noted that she will arrange for the same half-page MV chapter ad to be placed in the 2012 program as in recent years; the $125 cost was previously budgeted. If anyone wishes to buy an ad or knows someone who might, Ruth has the form available.
Ruth noted that QU has yet to announce an anticipated 40th anniversary challenge (see minutes of 2/14/12), but said that MV might consider doing its own red and white challenge to enter into the 2013 show.
2012 QU Show Chapter Story Boards: Jill Crispino displayed 2 MV story boards that will appear on the end of rows at the show, along with the MVQU banner. Members thanked Jill for arranging the cheerful boards. Ruth announced that the chapter can provide recruitment flyers for people to take; Libby will get them printed as part of Community Outreach work.
June Luncheon: Co-Chair Nancy Barkume said the Tuesday, June 12th event would be a potluck Tea Party with finger foods. The House quilt block pattern is on the blogsite and members can hand them in anytime or at the luncheon. Be sure that the fabric surrounding the house is some shade of blue. The blocks can be embellished if desired. Later in the meeting Ruth confirmed with the HH office that the regular meeting room would be available for the luncheon. A primary election scheduled for that day will be held in another room.
Thailand Charity Project: Angie Miller will be going to northern Thailand again this coming winter with a group she belongs to and said the children she works with have shown a particular interest in learning to do redwork embroidery. There are around 50 who might participate. If members have items they would like to contribute for her project, needed are embroidery floss (particularly red or blue), embroidery needles, small or medium hoops, scissors, pencils, instruction books or pamphlets. She can take them anytime. Fabric is already handled. She will also be taking lap and twin-sized quilts. She would welcome contributions, and if just the top is done, she will finish it.
Announcements: The McLean QU Auction will be held on Tuesday, March 27. The activities may begin at 9:30 am, though the chapter normally meets from 10 am – 12 noon. Check QU chapter website for details.
Attendance: Co-President Ruth announced that 61 members and guests attended the Jean Ann Wright program on February 28 and 34 attended the February 14 business meeting.
MV Chapter Survey/Strategic Analysis Committee: Co-President Ruth requested assistance in compiling results of the upcoming April member survey. Andrea Gribble volunteered; more volunteers welcome.
Tribute to Ann Oliver: Co-President Ro Coller read a thank you note from Ann’s daughter in response to the chapter’s condolence letter. Ro suggested a tribute display of former member Ann’s work at the June Luncheon. If members having items related to Ann’s quilt work would let Ro know, and either bring them to the June Luncheon or provide them to her ahead of time, and she will arrange the display.
Woodlawn Needlework Show Dates Changed for 2012: Kathy Zahaczewsky noted that dates for 2012 are May 12 РJune 12. She has applications for submitting quilt projects, which can have a maximum circumference of 120 inches and must have handwork of some kind. The application should also be online at the Woodlawn site. Hand-in is in April. Note that the caf̩ this year is Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday only and the still delicious menu is more limited than in the past.
Door Prizes: Gigi Corbin, sitting in for Chair Ann Marlin, announced winners: new member Julie Blankenship, Barbara Jones, and Carol Kunkel.
Show and Tell: Co-President Ruth announced that members can place their work on a display table in the back of the room after their show-and-tell, so the rest of the group can have more time to enjoy their work. Today’s presentations included viewing results of the fabric acquisition trip Ro Coller conducted to a retiring-from-e-business source in Prince Frederick, MD on Saturday, March 10. Ten members participated and also enjoyed a crabcake meal on the way home. If members are interested, let Ro know, she could conduct a third trip – fabric is around $4/yd. The presentations also included several tops using Jean Ann Wright’s Circle of Nine settings from the 2/29 workshop.
Following the rest of Show and Tell, the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 pm by Co-President Ruth. Libby Dudley, Acting Secretary
Please submit items to Mary Downey, MVQU Newsletter Editor, at mvqu.news@gmail.com or mdowney290@aol.com The deadline for May's newsletter is April 28, 2012.
Joan Peake made this "Basket Quilt" from a layer cake of William Morris fabric. The pattern is on the cover and in the book of "More Layer Cake, Jelly Roll, and Charm Quilts by Pam Lintott.
Sierra had a busy month!
Gigi made "Annie's Garden" a McCall's pattern adaptation as a birthday gift for her sister. The quilting was done by Angie Miller.
