Show and Tell -- May 2012

Jim Melton presented his finished Civil War 150 Year Commemoration Quilt .  It shows rows of bricks with civil war recreated fabric set in rows of white-separating the bricks.  It was quilted by Angie Miller.

Here is "Ann's Purple Passion", a purple kimono quilt by Ann Marlin.  The quilt is made from a pattern called "Kimono Quilt" by Linda Paladino.

Pat Bolton made this "Signature Quilt." It was designed for the "end of the year" President's Quilt for Air Force Officer's Wives Club(AFOWC).

Pat Bolton shows her "Stars and Stripes Forever".  It comes from a McCall's Quilting Pattern and it is Quilt of Valor donation.

Here Pat presents another  "Quilt of Valor-- Star in a Square."  It is  a free pattern entitled Fast No Match Star from Urban Elements.  Pat's quilting group from AFOWC made this quilt to donate it to the Quilt of Valor Organization.

Lastly, Pat "1930's Square" is from Quilter's Cache.  She tells us that it was a fun quilt to use up her 30's stash.

Carol Conahan presents "French Roses" designed by Heather French.  It is a raw edge applique.

Lynne Fishburn presents "Thriend to Thriend" which she designed.

Lynne also showed "Star Delight" It is a block from Jane Hardy Millers .

The top was pieced by Patricia Ritter and quilted by Lynne with Double Bubble design by Patricia Ritter.

This was a  "Mystery Quilt".  Sierra Smith and her friend cut too much fabric for this mystery project since they did not know what it would look like.  They each made 5 quilts.  

Here is "Stephen's Graduation Quilt".  Sierra wanted to use up overflowing drawer of homespun.  She almost succeeded.  This will be her nephew's graduation quilt in 3 years. 

This is "Scrappy Happy."  Sierra liked the block, but didn't bother with the directions so she got tired of making blocks and just put them together for a baby quilt.

Another "Here We Go Round in Circles" from the Circle of Nine Workshop.  Sierra had made extra blocks for the workshop and put them together at the recent retreat.

Sierra shows "Flora Symphony" which used bags of blocks from her stash.

Sierra presents "Flower Drum Song." from a small group of Japanese fabric in auction bag.  The center were blocks already made and the rest was packaged with it.

Sierra Smith attended the Karen Stone workshop and here presents her "Here We Go Round in Circles."  It was made from auction fabric mostly state flowers and she added some blocks she had stashed.

Barbara Dove designed this "Welcome Wreath" and also "Birds of a Different Feather."

Carol Kunkel presents "Snow Days" (front and back) from the Snow Man Collection.  It was machine embroidered.

Ro showed us what she did at retreat: a raw edge quilt, some blunting blankets and pillowcases.

Here is Pat Alfredson's  Augusta Cole pattern "Snappy Squares Batik"

Pat's Autumn Leaves started with blocks from the 5" square exchange whcih  were used in the quilt squares and for the applique.

"Ducks in the Rain" by Pat Alfredson.  This is a panel that was quilted at the retreat for the Boutique.

Ruth Morgan's "Sherbet"  was a top she assembled at the retreat.

This was a "Retreat Special"

Andrea made "Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs" an original design.  It was made from brown squares in a Tootsie Roll lunch box that she won at our auction.

This quilt goes to a friend of her son's from college who was cervical cancer and loves cocoa puffs.

And this is Andrea Gribble the famous or infamous "The Dog Quilt" pattern from Janet Rimes "It's Raining Cats and Dogs".  Everyone in the world worked on this!!.  It's been 5 years in the making.  Everyone thought this was ugly.  It still needs borders.  This was done at a friend's request and she picked the fabrics.  Pale yellow to match her lab and wedge wood blue -- very depressing combination. 

This blue and white Yukata Jacket with a slash of red and and beaded origami squares is an original design by Andrea.

June Newsletter

Mount Vernon Chapter Officers 2011 – 2012
Co-Presidents— Ruth Morgan and Rosemary Coller
Vice President/Programs— Carol Kunkel
Secretary— James Melton
Treasurer—Mary Mazzuchi
Nominating Chair— Libby Dudley
Newsletter—Mary Downey


Co-Presidents' Message 

One of Mike's quilts

We really had a special treat last month with our program and workshop by Mike Ellingsen. Carol had been promising something special and we were not disappointed! We all enjoyed his colorful quilts and witty presentation. His answer to “How many hours a day do you spend quilting?” was met with great amusement when he answered 10 to 12! We all would have many fewer UFO’s and many more completed quilts, if we too had a wife/quilting assistant/helper! Just think, if we didn’t have to cook, clean, shop, and do laundry, we could just quilt all day! We'd LOVE it!

Now that summer is here, perhaps our schedules will slow down and we will have more time for quilting. Right! We look forward to seeing many of our own completed quilts at our “show and tell” in September. However, if you want to bring anything, that cannot wait for September to our summer Ice Cream Social, we will have “show and tell” time then too. Hope to see you then. Ruth and Ro

A Big Thank YOU
I extend a BIG THANK YOU to the MVQU members who have graciously stepped forward to serve as officers and to chair the committees for 2012-2013 (see detailed list in this newsletter).  I look forward to working with each of you to make it a great quilting year at MV.  Ruth


Another BIG Thank YOU, Thank YOU, Thank YOU
As all of us know, the quilt show was a huge success. 700 quilts, 70 vendors and a record number of visitors. Mt. Vernon’s contribution was managing the boutique.
A great big thank you goes to Pat Alfredson for being the QU Boutique Chairman. She has logged over a hundred volunteer hours in preparation for the three day show. Total figures are not in as of press time, but Mt. Vernon would not have raised any money without the leadership of Joyce Keating and Carol Conahan, our Chapter Coordinators. Jill Crispino made our story boards which hung on the end panels and showcased our activities. Ro Coller made the plastic holders for the flyers and Libby Dudley arranged to have the flyers printed. What is a quilt show without quilts? Thank you to our quilt collectors, Lynne Fishburn and Angie Miller. They were there every step of the way to help us get our quilts finished and registered on time! A great big thank you goes to each of the Mt. Vernon members who signed up to volunteer, to help make items for the boutique, to store, set up and take down and work the booth. Mt. Vernon’s obligation was made much easier because so many stepped forward to help when help was needed. Thank you. 

2011-2012 Vice President's Message
MVQU Members, Thank you again for allowing me the honor of serving as your Vice President/Programs for the 2011-2012 season.  From first program to last, each has seemingly been a huge success.  The feedback received for all of the programs has been overwhelmingly positive. I started the year being assured that I could not fill the workshops. I made it my goal to do so, and believe that I accomplished that goal. Thank you to everyone who signed up for the workshops. It is because of you and your support of MVQU that these workshops filled.  I want to wish all the best to the incoming VPs, Libby Dudley and Barbara Jones.  I hope that you have as much fun as I did serving you, and I encourage the membership to continue to sign up for the workshops, so that we may continue to bring the quality programs that MVQU is known for bringing to our quilt community.

2012-2013 Co-Vice Presidents' Message
Early-Bird Specials for Mount Vernon QU Fall 2012 Workshops – Starting at the June 12 luncheon and during the summer you can sign up for the two Fall workshops and take advantage of the Mount Vernon member “early-bird” specials!  Make sure your 2012-13 dues are paid, and then get your members-only registration to incoming Co-VPs Barbara Jones and Libby Dudley soon to get $5 off the full price. For the Phyllis Twigg Hatcher “Chesapeake Bay Crab Mola” half-day reverse-applique workshop (20 max.) on Wednesday, September 26, from 11:30 – 3:30, full price is $30; “early-bird” is $25 through August 8. Class has a very short supply list.   For the Judy Shapiro “Beading for Quilters” half-day workshop (25 max.) on Wednesday, October 24, from 11:30 – 3:30, full price is $30; “early-bird” is $25 through September 1.  Notes: required Shapiro class kit $10 payable to teacher on class day – project is a beaded fig leaf; both the classes are hand work.  Member registrations in-hand to Barbara and Libby or postmarked by the “early-bird” closing dates receive the discount price. Registrations will then open to others and be full price for all. Look for the class and registration information at the June 12 luncheon and in an e-blast afterward. Thanks go to MV members for approving moving forward early on these two projects.


YOU SCREAM, I SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM

Summer Ice Cream Social
Ever wonder what happens when you combine 5000 quilters and a country well known for its crafts? You get, the International Quilt Festival in Galway, Ireland!
Please join Mt. Vernon on Tuesday, July 24th at 12:30, at Hollin Hall Room #112, for an Ice Cream Social and an opportunity to hear Amy Hearn from Material Girls Quilt Boutique in La Plata, Md tell us all about the trip she (and 46 other area quilters) took to the show. We will hear all about the Round Robin Café, the Fat Quarter Pub, 13 Quilt Shows and many of the sites they saw in the 9 days they spent in Ireland. Amy will also bring some goodies from her store, just in case we want to see what is the newest and greatest! And we will have time for show and tell. Please join us. Mark your Calendars--

 

UPCOMING EVENTS AND REMAINING PROGRAMS IN 2012

June 1-3, 2012--Biq QU Quilt Show and Boutique
June 12, 2012 – Year End Luncheon

 

June Luncheon

Please join us to say thank you to our outgoing Board Members and meet the new ones.

~ Year-end Tea Party Luncheon ~

Wear your best spring garden hat and bring your favorite tea cup

 

Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Time:   12:30 (arrive at 11:30 if you signed up to help set up)

Place:   Hollin Hall Senior Center, Big Meeting Room

Bring:   Your favorite tea cup

Something to share (appetizer, salad, entrée, dessert)

House block(s) if you haven’t turned them in already…

Optional:   A hat! Show and tell with a spring or floral theme

Questions: Nancy Barkume 703-360-3203 Carol Allen 703-360-1606

November 13, 2012 Auction

Dear Mt. Vernon Quilters –

It’s that time to start thinking about donations for our upcoming Auction on November 13, 2011. I know that date seems far away now, but it does take awhile to make all the magic happen, and if you are like me, and cleaning out closets, basements and your garage now, this is a great time to think about what you can donate to Mt. Vernon.

We are looking for any finished quilts or quilted items you would care to donate. We are also looking for tops, or even blocks that we can pass on to a quilter who can use them to make a lovely finished product – so many of our members LOVE getting those blocks and seeing what they can do with them.

We of course could use donations of fabrics – we’ve got those amazing pink work boxes from Sears, and we’re looking for some fat quarters and half yard pieces of batiks for those boxes in bright colors. We’re always looking for pretty fabrics to put into baskets for the auction. We’re also looking for fabric for our baskets and other boxes as well. I’ll be making more specific requests for these as we go along this summer

We also need cutting tools - rotary cutters (all sizes), blades, scissors (big and small) – cutting mats, rulers, thimbles, threads, needles, pincushions, tape measures, pins, etc. – in short, any sewing equipment or gadget you’d need or want to have in your quilting endeavors. These are also for our baskets and boxes.

As I mentioned at our meeting the other day, we really could use help in putting together baskets – last year the bulk of the work fell on Ro and Pat Alfredson. We would so appreciate it if members could step forward and take over responsibilities of putting together even one basket. (We’re not asking that you do ALL of the baskets, we’re just asking that you and maybe your friends do one or two). We have the underpinnings – the example I gave the other day was the beginnings of an Hawaii basket (a quilting novel set in Hawaii, a Hawaiian inspired pattern) all it needs is some Hawaiian fabric and a few more items and “aloha” – what a cute basket it will be. We also have some cat fabric someone donated – someone could take that and make a cute basket for a cat lover out of that. We’re already getting a “chocolate lover’s basket” and a “coffee lover’s basket” – see! you can pick whatever you want, and just go with it! If you need some inspiration we have many patterns and books as “jumping off” points for anyone willing to help us out and put together baskets for us, and we can supply some donated items, including baskets, boxes, etc. or you can come up with your own ideas. Why not get together with your girlfriends and make an event out of trying to put together the most spectacular basket? Before the auction, the “best” basket will be judged by the Mt. Vernon QU board, and a $25 gift certificate to the Variety Store will be awarded to the winner(s).

Ro has graciously agreed to run the food court again this year. I’d like to plead with you “canners” that the jams, jellies and preserves went like hotcakes last year (we sold out!) and it’s beginning to be that season where it’s time to fire up the stove and start making those things. If you need any canning jars, please let me know. We’ve had some donated to us. Those of you who got the jars, and didn’t throw them away, we’d love to have them (please recycle the canning jars – they’re expensive, but so worth it!!) – a note of caution, canning jars are very specifically created for canning, and old empty jars (like peanut butter, or mayo) will not work – they explode in the water bath. Canning jars will say “Ball” or “Mason” on the side. We’d love to have them, if you don’t need them any more. We’ll take any size. More on the food court later.

Here is one of our early donations

We’ll start posting pictures of some of our donated items on the web, so that you’ll see what you’ve got to look forward to at our upcoming auction. We hope to see you there!!!     
Andrea Gribble
Auction Chair





DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO DONATE TO ANN
Ann Marlin has volunteered to be our Greeter and Door Prize Coordinator for next year. We all love getting those prizes, don’t we? If you run across anything you think would make a good prize and you would like to donate it, Ann will be accepting them for next year’s “door prize kitty” throughout the summer. You can contact her or bring your items to one of our Tuesday afternoon Bees. Many thanks.

Congratulations GO to our very own Barbara Zygiel
Barbara won not one but two ribbons at the Woodlawn Needlework Show.  She won third place for her miniature Christmas Baskets quilt, and second place for her smocked doll dress.  Way to go, Barbara.


BIG QU's 40th ANNIVERSARY
2013 40th Anniversary Quilt Show Details
It is hard to imagine, this year’s Quilt Show is over and planning has already started for next year, 2013, our 40th Anniversary Show. The two guild-wide challenges have been announced: “Red and White” and “All About Forty”. Next year’s teachers have already been announced as well. Jan Krentz will be the keynote teacher and lecturer at our annual meeting. Three other teachers have agreed to teach classes during the show. They are Brenda Henning, Rita Verroca, and Melody Crust. More details to come.

Upcoming Events and Exhibits

The Virginia Quilt Museum will exhibit quilts made and collected by Hazel
Carter of Vienna, VA from May 22 to August 18, 2012. This is the first exhibit to feature her quilts even though her name is familiar to quilters across the country.
She is recognized as a quilt historian and appraiser, a founding member and
organizer of Quilters Unlimited of Northern Virginia, a group of more than 1,000 quilters. Hazel laid the ground-work for retreats, conferences, shows, museums
and preservation of quilts before the 1970's resurgence of quilting as a craft, hobby and art. She produced the Continental Quilting Congress, an early national gathering of quilters, historians and instructors, which held ten national seminars. She spearheaded the Quilters Hall of Fame located in Marian, Indiana, wrote numerous magazine articles and the introduction to Quilts of Virginia 1607-1899 published by the Virginia Consortium of Quilters.
This exhibit will feature five antique quilts, the oldest being circa 1835, and twelve miniature quilts from Hazel’s collection as well as twenty nine quilts and wall hangings made by Hazel. They are all hand quilted with one exception. For all of Hazel Carter’s research, writing and organizing, her main interest has always been simply quilting, being with other quilters, exchanging ideas and techniques. She started her first quilt in 1942 under the influence of her mother and grandmother in Iowa. She remains a quilter who advises museums, appraises and records significant quilts and supports the preservation of all kinds of quilting from traditional to embellished fiber art work.
This exhibit is sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, Old Dominion Applique Society and Carolyn Lynch. 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.

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

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/calendar

June 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.

JUNE 23, 2012 --Jinny Beyer Fabric Sale
Pamela Heim, a former employee of Jinny Beyer is having a fabric sale at her home of 300-400 yards of her prized Jinny Beyer fabrics. Pamela lives in Falls Church and is hosting this sales opportunity on Saturday, June 23rd. Please contact her at pjheim@gmail.com if you are interested in more information.

July 11-14, 2012 -- The Virginia Quilting and Embroidery Conference(VQEC) is the place for quilting and embroidery enthusiasts in Charlottesville, Virginia.  General information, including registration forms and lodging information in addition to color workshop photos, descriptions, and supply lists are available at the yahoo group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VQEC
Locally, nationally, and internationally known instructors who will teach at this event include sewing and machine arts expert, Denise Allen from North Carolina; quilting expert Liz Buchanan; award-winning hand appliqué artist, Melanie Rodriquez; Art Quilter, Karen Lee Carter; masters of machine embroidery: Claudia Dinnell (www.claudiascreationsaz.com/), Angie Stevenson lunchboxquilts.com), Sarah Vedeler (sarahvedeler.com); quilting teacher and fabric designer Pat Sloan (PatSloan.com); and BERNINA Educator, Debbi Lashbrook.

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 Chairs
Auction: 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 and 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

2012-13 Officers
President:  Ruth Morgan
Co Vice-Presidents: Libby Dudley and Barbara Jones
Treasurer:  Mary Downey
Secretary: Dotty Eisenhour
Nominating Chairman: Patricia Bolton
Newsletter :  Lynne Fishburn
2012 -13  Committee Chairs
Auction: Andrea Gribble
Auction Storage: Ro Coller
Community Outreach: Jill Crispino
Community Service: Lynn Miller
December Luncheon: Nancy Barkume, Carol Allen and Joan Peake
June Luncheon: Patricia Bolton and Jeanne Goldfein
Greeter and Door Prizes: Ann Marlin
Challenge/Mystery: Pat Alfredson and Mary Mazzuchi
New Member Kits: Dotty Eisenhour
Quilt Collector: OPEN
Hospitality: Carol Conahan
Fall Bus Trip: Andrea Gribble
Quilt Retreat: Jeanne Goldfein
QU Raffle Quilt:  Angie Miller
QU Annual Meeting (June 2013): Andrea Gribble
Audit: Barbara Dove
Senior Center Rep: Mary Stauss
Sunshine : Barbara Zygiel

BIRTHDAYS

 June
6/07 Anne Guenther
6/09 Nancy McGlasson

6/17 Pearl Brown
6/20 Joan Peake
6/20 Lisa Sokol
6/20 Kathy Zahaczewsky
6/25 Ruth Morgan
6/26 Rhonda Adams
6/26 Ro Coller

July
7/01 Kathleen Pellegrini
7/04 Rosemary O'Brien
7/13 Pat Henley
7/17 Bert Garino
7/23 Pat Alfredson
7/25 Barbara Dove
7/30  Nancy Barkume
7/30 Paula Glaser


August
8/04  Marianne Urban
8/04 Carol Kunkel
8/13 Jill Crispino
8/15 Gail Franchi
8/20 Ruth Roush
8/23 Kathy Edwards

September
9/05 Patricia Bolton
9/13 Simone Pointon
9/16 Joyce Keating
9/21 Mary Mazzuchi
9/23 Lynn Dille
9/23  Sierra Smith

Minutes of General Business Meeting on May 8, 2012

 

The meeting was called to order by President Ruth Morgan at 12:31 PM.  Ruth welcomed everyone.

Approval of Minutes: There were no additions or corrections to the April Minutes,  the April minutes were approved.

Reports/Announcements

Programs:  Carol Kunkel announced, as our last program for the year, that we are hosting Mike Ellingsen.  She displayed his quilt. The lecture will be on Tuesday May 22.  The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23.  Even though the workshop was full, Carol announced that we have space for a few more. If interested let her know.

Treasurer’s Report : Mary Mazzuchi announced that membership renewals are underway.  The Membership Forms were eblasted out to everyone and forms were also available at the meetings.   The forms can be turned in or mailed to Mary.  
Nickel Exchange and Bow Tie Blocks:  Mary Mazzuchi announced that the nickel exchange had concluded and the Bow Tie Blocks would be distributed at the next bee or meeting.
Program Report for 2012-2013:  Ruth introduced Libby Dudley and Barbara Jones, next year’s Co-Vice Presidents in charge of programs.  Libby announced the potential speakers and workshops for September and October:   Phyllis Twigg Hatcher is a  renowned appliquer who has developed a presentation on molas and a workshop(September) and Judy Shapiro is a renowned beader and liturgical quilter and Baltimore album quilt historian (October).  Both speakers are local and their cost was estimated at $400.00 for the lecture and $400.00 for the workshop.  Phyllis will teach reverse applique of a blue crab.  Judy Shapiro will teach  beading; she will provide a fig leaf beading kit ($10.00) for the workshop.   A discussion ensued as to the interest in “beading.”   Ruth took a vote as to how many would be interested in learning about beading.  15 hands were raised.  A motion was made and a vote taken to go forward with both speakers and workshops.  There were no nays.  Some of Judy Shapiro’s pieces are likely to be in the Annapolis Quilt Show because she is a member there. [The Annapolis Quilt Show is June 9-11, 2012.]
Community Outreach:  Libby Dudley thanked everyone for their contribution of quilts that were on display at the Hollin Hall Senior Center and the Sherwood Library.  She announced that the quilts of Carolyn Paden and Lynn Eccleston were now on display.  Libby also announced that Jill Crispino would be the Community Outreach Chair for 2012-2013.
Hospitality:  Barbara Dove thanked Mary Downey, Sierra Smith and Lynne Fishburn for providing today’s refreshments.  Barbara announced that Diane Tippin, Lynn Eccleston and Ro Coller would provide refreshments for the next meeting.

Retreat:   Andrea Gribble reported that 15 went on retreat at Bird in Hand and everyone got to sew, shop and do whatever to their hearts content.    Jeannie  Goldfein  would chair this event next year.

MVQU Auction:  Andrea Gribble announced that the auction would be November 13, 2012 at the Hollin Hall Center.  Donations are being accepted.   She is looking for volunteers to set up, work tables, collect money and most importantly donate items, i.e. quilts, sewing items, and food items, including sack suppers, canning items.

Quilt Collector:  Lynne Fishburn will be collecting quilts today and every Tuesday until May 30.  Please remember to have a label on your quilt, a fabric carrying bag with a label that matches that on the quilt.  The label should have your name, the quilt name, your phone number and Mount Vernon on it.  Every quilt requires a sleeve, no matter the size of the quilt.  She also needs help on Set-up and Take down day. Set-up day arrive at 11:30 on Thursday, May 31^st.  Take down assistants are asked to arrive by 3:30 on Sunday, June 3th. Quilts will be returned at the Luncheon on June 12.

This Year's Big QU Raffle Quilt: Ro announced that she had raffle tickets in case you care to purchase a raffle ticket before the quilt show. If you care to purchase a ticket see her after the meeting. They are $1.00 for one and 6 for $5.00. 

Quilt Show Boutique: Pat Alfredson thanked everyone who signed up to work at the Boutique.  All day Friday and most of Saturday signup was taken up by MVQU members.   Pat hopes everything sells by Sunday so that take down is minimal.  She is also looking for volunteers for set up and take down of the Boutique.

Mt. Vernon’s Boutique for the Quilt Show:  Joyce Keating announced that all donated items had to be in by May 15, 2012.  She and Carol Conahan were still collecting.  Today she displayed  a purse made by  Libby Dudley and  cloth thread/scrap baskets  made by Joan Peake.

2013 Raffle Quilt:  Angie had collected all the potential names for the raffle quilt.  The final choice was between “Celtic Celebration” and “Celtic Crayon”.  A vote was taken, and Celtic Celebration won.

June Luncheon: Nancy Barkume and Carol Allen, donned their hats, and showed some of the house blocks that had been submitted.  They announced that the luncheon plans: bring your tea cup; and the finger food you would like to have at the tea.  A sign-up sheet was being passed around.  The show and tell would be a spring or floral theme for the luncheon.

Announcements:

1.      Barbara Zygiel donated a miniature quilt, entitled “Christmas Baskets,” to the Virginia Quilt Museum and it would be auctioned beginning  May 10 and closing  May  24, 2012 .    Starting bid is $40.00 and you can bid  by going to  www.benefitbidding.com.

2.      Ruth Morgan and Ro Coller  will be hosting an Ice Cream Social here at Hollin Hall Senior Center on July 24.

3.      Ruth announced that all the committee chairs for 2012, but one, are filled for next year.  She thanked Libby Dudley and her Nominating Committee for all their hard work in filling those slots.  The only remaining opening is a December luncheon chair.  If you are interested in serving in that capacity, please see Ruth Morgan.

4.      Springfield QU has openings for Monday, May 14^th for a paper piecing workshop ($40.00) entitled “Pineapples Plus” by Jane Hall at the Greater Springfield Fire Station at 9AM.

5.      MVQU surveys are still available, the information collected will be tabulated, discussed at the July 17 Board meeting and presented to the membership at the September meeting.

6.      Jim Melton announced that there would be a Turkish Festival in DC where he will be running a craft booth where MV members are welcome to have items on sale.

7.      Ruth asked everyone to look through their stash and supplies and if you had any goodies that could be future door prizes, please bring them to Ann Marlin.

Door Prizes – Ann Marlin  announced today’s winners: Mary Stauss, Carol Conahan and Carol Kunkel. .

Show AND Tell – followed.

 The meeting was adjourned at 1:55PM

Respectfully submitted,
James Melton, Secretary

Note from your newsletter editor
This is my last newsletter.  I turn over the duties to the very capable, Lynne Fishburn, who I know will do a great job.  Thanks for all your input, comments, and encouragement. I had fun doing the newsletter and look forward to serving MVQU in my new position.   Mary Downey.

Please submit items to Lynne Fishburn, MVQU Newsletter Editor, at mvqu.news@gmail.com

or at lsfishburn@gmail.com

The deadline for September newsletter is August  26, 2012