“Members' Corner”

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NOTE: Guild News items, Hospitality Schedule and Fabric Fun are updated monthly; newly added or updated Events and Miscellaneous items are highlighted in red.
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RECENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS   GUILD NEWS   MEETING INFO   MISCELLANEOUS
03/15: New Member Tea   2008 Challenge   RENEWALS/ELECTIONS!   AQS Book Club
04/18-20/08: BVQ 4th Annual Retreat   2008 Quilt Show   Fabric Fun   Fons and Porter
04/29/08: Quilt Show Meeting   Membership   Hospitality Schedule   Speakers' Workshops
05/13/08: Sharon Schamber Workshop   Raffle Quilt News   Meeting checklist   BVQ Workshops
05/14/08: Marianne Fons at Shady Maple   Sunshine       BOM Challenges
06/03/08: Board Meeting   UFO Club!       “Pink Quilt”
    Winners' Circle        


2008 Quilt Challenge: “MY OWN SMALL WORLD”

In keeping with our 2008 quilt show theme, this year's Challenge theme is “My Own Small World”. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity: The Challenge entries will be due at the August meeting - in plenty of time for entry into our quilt show or to donate to the Auction. Ideas will be provided if you need them, but anywhere you consider a favorite spot on earth is a good place to start!
Questions? Contact Challenge Chair Barbara Gross.

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Raffle Quilt News

2008 Quilt   2007 Quilt

2008 Raffle Quilt

  2008 Raffle Quilt   Thanks to the determined efforts of Jane Shea, Peg Miller, and Moria and Eric Fischer, our newest raffle quilt, “On the Way to Thailand” is finished! The 101" square quilt was displayed at the March meeting for all to admire. As ever, the Fischers and their longarm have outdone themselves with the fabulous machine quilting. Kudos to Chairperson Ellen Nobles-Harris and the 29 members who worked on the quilt for a job well done!

Thanks also to Ellen for obtaining a "Games of Chance" permit for BVQ, which we are now required to have in order to sell tickets at Quilt Odyssey (Hershey) in July. The next task is to have tickets printed. We are required to have numbers on the tickets, so Ellen is looking for a reasonably-priced print shop who can do the job. Please contact her if you have any suggestions. Also, mark your calendars for July 24 - 27, 2008, to attend Quilt Odyssey and help us sell chances on the quilt. We are not required to provide white glove help but we do want to have enough folks to sell tickets so nobody is stuck at the table for hours on end. Look for the sign up sheet at Guild meetings or contact Ellen Nobles-Harris to schedule your time. Thank you in advance for your support!

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2007 Raffle Quilt

The winning ticket was drawn at the December BVQ meeting. Our own Dale Kendall was the recipient of the quilt, plus two pillowcases and an embroidered decorative pillow. Needless to say, she was ecstatic!

A second drawing, for the doll quilt made from leftovers from the sashing of the raffle quilt, was won by Mary Hoeppner of Pittsford, NY. We received a lovely note from Mary, who was thrilled to have won the quilt. She plans to add the doll quilt to her redwork quilt collection, and hopes to visit us again this July at Quilt Odyssey.

Peg Miller was our top ticket salesperson, selling 20 books of tickets!

  Dale Kendall - lucky raffle quilt winner!   Matching pillow for raffle quilt   Doll quilt - bonus raffle

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2007-2008 Block of the Month Challenges

Each month, a lucky participant leaves the BVQ meeting with a stack of quilt blocks. On rare occasion, they reappear at Show 'N Tell as a finished quilt. Where are all those other blocks??!! BOM Winners - you are challenged to sew those blocks into quilts! Keep them, give them away, or consider donating them to the Guild for our Quilt Hugs program or next year's Quilt Show Auction.

Now for a second challenge - choose a favorite fabric combination and make a quilt using this year's BOMs. The blocks will be published as 9" blocks, but you can resize them if you prefer. After all 12 patterns (August 2007 through July 2008) have been published, Contact Lil Koster with any questions or suggestions. Have fun and enjoy the challenge!

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2008 Quilt Show - October 18 - 19, 2008!

Quilt Show News ** Next Meeting ** Donations Needed! ** Advertising ** “Pink Quilt” ** Quilt Show Committee **

Quilt Show News

“Around the World With Many Quilts” - the world of quilting ideas is your canvas!

Plans for the quilt show are moving along nicely. The Committee Chairs are hard at work putting together a fantastic show for 2008. Personally, I think we chose a great theme for the show.

Here are some of the things reported at the last quilt show meeting. The decorating committee, headed up by Jody Beitzel, is trying to get examples from foreign guilds of their quilting style to display at the show. Giving tickets for donated auction items is also an exciting idea and will hopefully motivate Guild members to donate quality items to be auctioned. New quilt categories have been developed for the registration process so that workmanship is put into the right category and recognized for the quilters' efforts. Moria and Carol Gillespie are designing a scribe form so that efficient and accurate information from the judges can be documented. Delicious refreshments are again being planned by our resident chef, Lillian Kreider. Yum,Yum!! Lots of items have already been donated for the bazaar. These are just a few things reported of the work being done, so many things happening, so much excitement. Look around and see where YOU can be involved!!

VOLUNTEER NEEDED!! I am looking for someone who lives in the Marple area to be in charge of creating a display at the Marple Library for the month of September. This will require a minimal commitment - set-up in the beginning of September and take-down at the end of the month. This is a great opportunity for our guild, exposure and free advertisement. Does this fit into your life style? If so please see me or Jeanne Concitis. We really appreciate your help and thank you ahead of time.

Respectfully Submitted,

Karen Martin,
Quilt Show Coordinator

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Next Show Meeting

The next Quilt Show meeting is scheduled for April 29th, 7:00 at the home of Karen Martin. (Quilt Show committee chairs are encouraged to attend, but the meeting is open to all BVQ members.)

Donations Needed!

WANTED!! Items for the Quilt Show Bazaar! Clean out your sewing room and make room for more fabric! Bring your unwanted items to the next Guild meeting. We need: quilting items, fabric, books, notions, patterns, stitchery-related items, UFOs and orphan blocks, and so on. If you have questions, contact Dawn.

And don't forget our Auction, which will be held at 4:30 p.m. on the Saturday of our Quilt Show (October 18). We are looking for quilt tops, finished quilts, fabric, and other quilty items that will bring in more money for the Guild. Contact Deb Kelly for more details.

Thank you for your support of the BVQ Quilt Show!

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Advertising

BVQ Members! Take this opportunity to advertise in the BVQ 2008 Quilt Show program! Click here for ad sizes and prices.
Contact Deb Kelly for questions or to reserve your spot.

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“Pink Quilt”

  Pink Quilt Blocks   It was great to see so much participation in the February BOM exchange! 15 heart blocks were turned in for the raffle, plus an 15 additional blocks were donated for the “Pink Quilt”. Thank you to all who participated, especially to the February BOM winner, Nancy Campbell, who generously donated those blocks to be included in the Pink Quilt!

What is the significance of the Pink Quilt? Our quilt show is held in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition of that, we are making the Pink Quilt to be auctioned at the quilt show, with proceeds to be donated to benefit breast cancer research.

If you would like to donate additional pink blocks (got orphans?), or to help assemble or quilt the quilt, please contact Lil Koster.
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2008 Quilt Show Committee

Show Chairs Karen Martin and Jeanne Concitis
Admissions Rikki Newlander
Auction Sue Nann
Award Ribbons Donna Ricchuiti and Lil Koster
Bazaar Dawn Romanczak and Julie Gricco
Catalog Deb Kelly and Maureen Bonnes
Decorations/Theme Jody Beitzel
Door Prizes BJ Titus
Hanging Jane & Marty Shea
Judging Moria-Wikstrom Fischer and Carol Gillespie
Logo Anne Denney and Donna Ricchuiti
Publicity Anne Denney
Raffle Quilt Ellen Nobles-Harris
Receiving Ellen Richardson and Ellen McLaughlin
Refreshments Lillian Kreider and Dale Kendall
Registration Barbara DeVault
Treasurer Eric Fischer
Vendors, Appraiser Anne Marie Kiesling
White Glove Sue Green
Workshops, Demos Betty Jean Boyd

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New Member Tea

Our annual New Member Tea was held on Saturday afternoon March 15, 2008, at the Special Teas Tea Room, in the Olde Ridge Village Shoppes in Chadds Ford, Pa.

9 current BVQ members and 5 of our new members dined on an assortment of tea, sandwiches, scones, pastries and chocolates in the Garden Room.

After the tea, members attended a mini demo on coasters at QUILTERS CORNER Quilt Shop. BVQ members received a complimentary coaster kit!!! Thank you to Jodi Beitzel for making the arrangements with the quilt shop.

What a great way to celebrate National Quilting Day!

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Meeting checklist:

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Hospitality

When you are on the list, please bring a snack and a two liter bottle of your favorite drink. If you cannot come, please ask a friend to bring it for you, or trade with someone. And please sign the check-off sheet at the refreshment table so we know you've come. Also, whenever donating food for snacks or pot-luck dinners, please indicate if your dish contains nuts or shellfish (for the benefit of those with food allergies).

Please note: Members who were assigned hospitality in February have been reassigned to May!

May, 2008
Set-up help:
(20 min. early)		 Clean-up help:
Eric Fischer Heidel Gerhard
Carolyn Gillespie Julie Gricco
Sue Green Barbara Gross
Peggy Hallowell Jane Hamilton
Lee Hickman Pat Jabkowski

June, 2008
Set-up help:
(20 min. early)		 Clean-up help:
Rikki Newlander Ellen Nobles-Harris
Judy Norman Joy Peeling
Lieschen Redelin Donna Ricchutti
Ellen Richardson Dawn Romanczak
Nancy Saporosa Sonia Schaeffer

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Sunshine

Happy Birthday!!!
Carol Jones   April 4
Bonnie Smith   April 14
Kate Sevensky   April 23
Carol Marcus   April 27

Guild members, please forward Sunshine information to Anne Denney, so that she can acknowledge our members' birthdays and life events on the Guild's behalf. Thank you for your assistance!

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Winners' Circle

(Please note that due to the time needed to count and divide the money, there will be a cut off time of 7:15 P.M. for purchasing 50/50 and Not-So-Blind-Raffle tickets at the Guild meetings.)

April 2008 Winners
Fabric Raffle:   Lillian Kreider and Maryann Lewis
Not So Blind Raffle:   new member Diane Kilpatrick
50/50:   Adrianna Takacs
Block of the Month:   Diana DeWalt

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Membership News

51 members and 2 guests attended the April meeting. Speaker Didi Salvatierra shared many of her wonderful quilts with us, and encouraged us to embellish our quilts.

Time for Elections and Membership Renewals...

The new Guild year starts on July 1, so it is time for Executive Board elections and membership renewals!

Betty Jean and Anne Marie are developing a new membership renewal form which will be available at the May meeting. Dues for 2008-2009 remain at $35.00 ($25.00 plus $10.00 for your raffle quilt tickets), so bring cash or a check made out to Brandywine Valley Quilters to the next meeting.

Also, it's time to elect a new Executive Board for the coming year. We will vote at the May meeting, and the new officers will be installed at the June meeting.

Here is the slate of officers so far: Committee chairs, please tell Betty Jean as soon as possible whether or not you plan to continue in your position for another year so that she can determine which positions will need to be filled going forward. Members, if you would like to be more involved in BVQ, here's your chance! Let Betty Jean know what your area of interest and/or expertise is.

Between the June and July meeting, there will be a Board Transition meeting, where outgoing officers and committee chairs will turn over their duties to their replacements. A reminder to outgoing Board members and committee chairs: you will need to submit a year-end report, as well as a report of expenses and receipts, if applicable, so it's time to start preparing this documentation.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

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Fabric Fun -- Monthly Raffle

In keeping with the 2007 Fabric Challenge theme of “color”, we have decided to dedicate this year's raffle fabric theme to solids, or fabrics that read as solids. This is a great way to build your stash!

May's color is: “Blue”

Participate by bringing one or more 100% cotton fat quarters (18" x 22") in the above theme to the next Guild meeting. You will receive one chance to win for each piece of fabric.

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Marianne Fons presents “Why We Quilt”

When: Wednesday, May 14th
Where: Shady Maple Banquet Facilities, near Lancaster, PA
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Betty Jean Boyd is organizing a carpool to the afternoon (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) lecture. The plan is to leave at 9:00 a.m. (at a place to be determined later) and stop at a fabric shop, have lunch at Shady Maple at 12:30 p.m. and then attend the lecture and return home at 4:00 pm. If you are interested in joining the group, contact Betty Jean Boyd.

Note: You will need to purchase ticket on your own. Tickets are available at Hinkletown Sewing Machine Shop, 232 Wanner Road, Ephrata, PA, or send requests to John or Donna Groff, 307 S. Summit Ave., Quarryville, PA 17566. Give time requested, address and phone number. Questions: 717-786-3771 or email: jogroff@epix.net.

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Upcoming speakers' workshops

Tuesday, May 13, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: “New York Beauty Piec-liqué” Workshop presented by Sharon Schamber of Payson, Arizona.

Note the date correction - Tuesday, May 13, NOT Thursday, May 8, as originally published. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

ALSO PLEASE NOTE THAT THE START TIME WAS MOVED BACK TO 9:30 A.M., to allow time for lunch.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to interact with Sharon, learn from a quilting master and tackle a new technique! Only 4 openings left - sign up now!

  Sharon Schamber's New York Beauty Piec-liqué   The workshop will be held at the Goodwill Fire Hall in West Chester, PA (see below for directions).

Class Fee: $45.00 payable upon sign-up. Make checks payable to Brandywine Valley Quilters. No refunds will be issued.

Bring a lunch and beverage. Coffee and donuts will be provided. If interested, contact Jody Beitzel. A supply list will be provided after you register.

Check out Sharon's web site for a peek at her amazing accomplishments, the workshop project and the supply list: www.sharonschamber.com.

Directions to Goodwill Fire Hall (from 202N/322W):
  1. Take ramp toward WESTTOWN ROAD - go 0.2 mi
  2. Turn Left on WESTTOWN RD - go 0.7 mi
  3. Turn Left on E UNION ST - go 0.3 mi
  4. Arrive at 552 E UNION ST, WEST CHESTER, Good Will Fire Department will be on the left.

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“Sew Enchanted Evenings”

On “Sew Enchanted Saturday”, November 10, 2007, an enthusiastic group of BVQ members descended upon the home of Peg Miller in Brookhaven, PA, to learn a paper piecing method that uses a pattern without sewing through the paper. Ellen Nobles-Harris and Peg taught the group how to make the Treasure Star from Marjorie Rhine’s book Painless Paper-Piecing. A good time was had by all and the results were shared at the November Guild meeting - wow!

Treasure Star Workshop - Show 'N Tell   Treasure Star   Treasure Star Workshop - Show 'N Tell

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AQS Book Club

Would you like a discount on your quilting books? Being a member of BVQ allows you to order books at a 30 percent dicsount. When BVQ has an order for at least six items we will order directly through AQS. Orders must be paid in advance with a check payable to BVQ. Remember, BVQ pays the postage! See Deb Kelly for details.

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Fons and Porter Subscriptions

Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting Magazine has once again offered the opportunity for Guild members to purchase new or renewal subscriptions through BVQ for $20.00. You will save almost $10.00 off the retail cover price, and BVQ earns $5.00 for each subscription that we order!

Checks payable to BVQ should be given to Peg Miller. You will need to complete an order form. Please note on the form if your subscription is a renewal or new. Gift subscription and Love of Quilting Calendars are also available.

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Board Meeting

The next Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Mary Alice Peeling. Committee Chairs are encourged to attend. All BVQ members are welcome come and share their comments and suggestions for making BVQ an even better guild.

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4th Annual Retreat

Are you wishing for uninterrupted sewing time? Longing for camaraderie and conversation with other quilters? Hoping someone else will do all the cooking AND cleaning up? Dreaming of spending 2 days in a delightful woodland setting and yet having a comfortable bed with shower and all the other home-style amenities? Then the BVQ 4th annual Retreat is just the answer to your desires. Mark your calendar's now for April 18-20, 2008. We will once again be hosted by the Black Rock Retreat Center in Quarryville, PA. The cost will be the same as last year: $140/person for triple or quad occupancy, $160 for double or $210 for single. Please see Barbara DeVault or Ellen McLaughlin if you have questions.

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UFO Club!

If you are a member of NQA (the National Quilting Association), you may have seen BVQ mentioned in the Spring 2008 issue of the Quilting Quarterly! There, at the bottom right of page 6, under “NQA Chapters”, is a little mention of our UFO Club! So they really do read our newsletters! Let's finish some UFOs and send them a picture! See Sonia to join the Club.

Next UFO Club meeting: Tuesday, April 15, 10:00 a.m. at Sonia's home. Bring some UFOs and a bag lunch. Call Sonia for directions.

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