February 2015 Newsletter

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This Newsletter features these articles

• President’s Message
• Vice Presidents/Program Updates
• Updates/Information for current activities

o   Minutes

o   Auction

o   Retreat

o   Quilt Show Entry Information

o   Holidays are for Giving

o   Woodlawn Needlework Show Volunteer Info

o   Story Book Quilts

o   Girl Scouts

• Administrative Information

o   2014-2015 Executive Board Positions

o   2014- 2015 Committee Chair Positions

o   Birthday Reminders

o   Upcoming Events

o   Next Newsletter Deadline February 19, 2015

January 2015 Show & Tell

 Lynn Miller -- Tom & Jerry Panel for charity quilt

 Lynn Miller -- Tree of Life Panel with added embroidered lettering

"It is a Tree of Life for those who hold fast to it," is a phrase used to describe dedication to the Torah.

 Lynn Miller -- Slanted Star of David

"Blocks were pieced by members to be given to Beth El Hebrew Congregation in appreciation for allowing us to use free space for 2014 Quilt-In."

 Carolyn Paden -- Mystery Block of the Month from Fabric Essentials from the pattern Radiance with Animal All Stars

 Carolyn Paden -- 2013 Fat Quarter Shop Mystery Quilt

 Libby Dudley -- table runner

"A scrap of 'cheater cloth' seemed perfect for a table."

 Libby Dudley -- Rose Garden Celebration

"This was made from tiny triangles found among fabrics donated to MVQU years ago.  Ro Coller encouraged me to 'do something' with them.   It took years, but here it is.  And there are still bits left over.  The 'briar' look of the quilting helps cover a multitude of imperfections."

 T Carter -- Pete Falk and His Gas Station, History, Legend, and Lore

an original pattern.

The label reads

"Pete Falk's gas station, circa late 1940/early 1950s. Located at the corner of County Road 1 and Highway 60, Mountain Lake, Minnesota.  Pete is leaning against the building, right hand side.  I found this black & white photograph in my mom's collection, which inspired my quilt/project."

 Bottom panel -- photographs of Pete

 Top panel -- Pete's gas station in full color

 Bottle caps and beads that join two panels

Bottom corner of back showing label and some of backing fabric

Auction Donation Description Form

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DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS FOR MVQU FUND-RAISING EVENTS

Given by:                                                                                               Date: ________________

Name: __________________________________________  Telephone: _________________

Address: ________________________________________    E-mail: ___________________

Please describe the items you are giving so that MVQU can best showcase them.   

Item(s):
ltem Name:	If the item is a quilt, please give your quilt a name (and PLEASE label your quilt!!!)   If it is a basket, garment, or other item, please indicate which, and then please give it a "name" or "theme."
Detailed Description: Some ideas:  Dimensions; Fabrics, Materials; Colors; Pattern (traditional; original; or name of pattern designer; quilting pattern); Who made it or worked on it; Is it new, vintage, antique, orphan; Any “story” or other information?  Other item description.  (Use back or a 2nd page if needed)  In case of basket, give a brief overview of  contents, and describe the theme of the basket.  For a garment, describe the style, make, and care for the garment (i.e. hand wash, dry clean, etc.)
Suggested Price:
Notes:

Thank you for your participation!                                                                                                                        

Note: Should you wish to have a donation form for tax purposes, please contact the Treasurer.