Heritage Happenings Volume 20, Issue 3 November, 2011

October was certainly a great month, starting with Aniko Feher’s wonderful lecture. She made me laugh and cry, and her quilts were amazing. Her workshop was great too. We’re sure to see some fabulous finished projects at Show & Tell this month.

We couldn’t have asked for better weather for the Studio Tour. I had a wonderful time as a presenter and everyone that came through seemed to be having a great time too. Kudos to Mary Jo, Sandra and the tour committee for organizing such a wonderful event.

November looks like another great month. We should get a good start on our charity goals at the Charity Sew Day followed by Two Men and a Trunk, which sounds like a lot of fun. Don’t forget, we’re meeting at Beautiful Savior Church on Adams Rd. See you there.

Deadlines, a Love-Hate Relationship

When assigned a task do you do it immediately or put it off until the last minute? I’ve heard there are people out there that actually get them done as soon as they’re assigned, and then go around living stress free lives. My husband calls them “forward thinkers”. He and one of my daughters are like that; I can’t relate. Me, I’m definitely someone who needs a deadline to get through life. How about you?

I used to fight it. I actually thought there was something wrong with me but recently decided to embrace it. I’m a little indecisive, and may also have a problem with perfectionism, which makes me over think things. Once you have a deadline looming it takes things out of your hands and you have to, “just do it”. No time to think. It’s totally freeing.

Next time you hear that you have a deadline don’t shudder or grumble, just smile and say, “Thanks I needed that” and then, just get it done.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Raffle Quilt Will Travel…

Looking for a few good gals to sit with and sell tickets for the raffle quilt. The Quilter's Garden Quilt Shop in Fenton is willing to let us hang our raffle quilt in their shop during their upcoming shop hop, if we will sit at a table with it and sell the tickets. The dates are: Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th 9am to 7 pm. It is so sweet of the shop to let us do this. If you would be interested in helping out call Diana Ratzlaff at 248-634-4685. Thanks so much!

Notes from the Co-First Vice Presidents
Barbara Fowler (248-646-3658, dbfowler@att.net) & Elaine Stein (eastein76@yahoo.com)

Although Aniko Feher's workshop did not have as many participants as we had hoped, the workshop project was more than we had hoped. We will have the gals bring their projects, finished or not for Nov. show & tell so all can see the process & results.

TWO MEN & A TRUNK, NOV.10

Don't miss out on the November workshops! Each will teach a different technique so you can't help learning something new. The Friday workshop is paper piecing, a snow flake table runner/wall hanging. Saturday will be the Bargello method of piecing. Do not wait to hear the lecture before you sign up. Without greater participation, to cover the expense of paying the teacher and room rental, the workshops will have to be cancelled. It is necessary to have your application in by Nov. 9th. You can bring cash or check to the meeting but we need your reservation by Nov. 9th. Send your application, printed in the newsletter or can be printed from the GLHQ web site, to Barbara Fowler or Elaine Stein. (phone or email)

Please check John Putnam's web site: http://johnthequilter.smugmug.com/Quilting/ClassQuilts/2242065 hqj8R#116951257UaJ84 for Bargello examples.

The web site for Dan Burke: http://www.quiltingbytheriver.com/Worshops.html will show the snow flake pattern.

We will have the list of supplies needed for each workshop at the guild meeting Nov. 10.

ATTENTION !!!!! THE NOVEMBER LECTURE/MEETING IS AT BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5631 N.ADAMS RD.,BLOOMFIELD HILLS-7 P.M. The workshops are at the Clawson United Methodist Church, N. Main, north of 14 Mile as usual.

GREAT LAKES HERITAGE QUILTERS
TWO MEN & A TRUNK WORKSHOP REGISTRATIONS
Registration begins by mail or at the 9-8-11 meeting.
All workshops to be held at:
Clawson United Methodist Church: 205 N Main St, Clawson

MICHIGAN SNOWFLAKE (TABLE RUNNER/WALL HANGING)
DAN BURKE http://www.quiltingbytheriver.com/Workshops.html
Friday, November 11,2011 9am-4pm
Class fee $50/pattern $15 includes foundation papers
Supply list available at registration or by email
Maximum 20 students—minimum 14

BARGELLO WALL HANGING
JOHN PUTNAM
http://johnthequilter.smugmug.com/Quilting/Class-Quilts/2242065_hqj8R#116951257_UaJ84
Saturday November 12, 2011, 10am-4pm (Note: Later start)
Class fee $50/BOOK PURCHASE REQUIRED
BARGELLO QULTS BY MARGE EDIE (Not for sale at workshop)
(Available at some quilt stores orAmazon.com about $13 new or $6 used)
Maximum 20 students—minimum 14

Please make checks payable to: GLHQ. Mail registration form and payment to:
Barbara Fowler, 931 S. Shady Hollow Circle, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Questions – Barbara Fowler 248-646-3658, dbfowler@att.net,
Elaine Stein 248-544-0033, eastein76@yahoo.com

Workshop fees are non-refundable

Address_______________________________________Phone__________________

____Michigan Snowflake (Friday, November 11, 2011, 9am-4pm),p> ____Bargello Wall Hanging (Saturday, November 12, 2011, 10am-4pm)

Total Amount Enclosed________________

Workshop Parking At the First United Methodist Church in Clawson you may drop off your "stuff" at the curb but the parking area by the entrance is reserved for church personnel. The lot adjacent is for visitors (quilters) and is usually available for the Saturday workshops. Friday workshop quilters may need to park across Broardacre Ave. in the public parking lot. Drive through the alley and the lot is behind the cleaners. But remember you may drop your "stuff" on the side walk by the church entrance being careful not to block access for cars.

Haven
Karen Whitney (whitney_kirk@msn.com)

Imagine the face of the child who was given a new Halloween costume....we do make a difference! November donations: Children's underwear (any size) and socks

Did you know that HAVEN's Crisis and Support Line is open around the clock, 365 days per year. The support line provides crisis intervention, understanding and support, referrals and information to those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.

Only 2 more meetings before Christmas. Please be on the look out for Ethnic Barbie. Would you believe that I found 3 at the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Connellsville, PA?

Holiday Boutique – December 8th Guild Meeting
Letty Abraham (lettya2003@yahoo.com), Joyce Montante (jhmjmm@comcast.net) and Patti Kreh (pskreh@gmail.com)

A highlight of the December meeting is the Holiday Boutique. It is a silent auction of items donated by members. Quilted and sewn items are encouraged but any crafty or sewing related item is welcome. Use this opportunity to show off your talent or improve your skills by making an item for this fun fundraiser. We are looking forward to seeing all the lovely things you are donating.

Please bring your donated items to the November meeting or at the December meeting by 6:30 pm. All items need to have a completed and attached tag (tag for your use below).

The Holiday Boutique is a great way for our guild to raise funds for outstanding programs and activities for all members. I hope you will donate and catch the bidding fever in December. Don’t forget we have a potluck at the December meeting and guests are FREE.

HELP WANTED – We are looking for committee members for the December Holiday Boutique fundraiser. Need to be able to work Dec. 8. Please call or e-mail Patti pskreh@gmail.com 248 210 5418 or Letty 248-683-1164 lettya2003@yahoo.com

Please bring your items to the November meeting. If bringing an item in December, please arrive early - by 6:30 pm. Please complete and attached this tag to each item. Thanks!

Holiday Boutique December Guild Meeting Silent Auction Minimum Bid: $____________ Buy It Now: $______________ Name of Item: Donor Name or GLHQ # _______________________________ If item not sold, the item is returned to you

Holiday Boutique December Guild Meeting Silent Auction Minimum Bid: $____________ Buy It Now: $______________ Name of Item: Donor Name or GLHQ # _________________________________ If item not sold, the item is returned to you

Mystery Quilt Day
Jo Cassar (edjocass@comcast.net)

Mystery Quilt day is set for Saturday, February 11, 2012. It will be held at the Jewish Community Center again this year.

The theme for the day is "20 years of Friendship and Sharing". Please come and share a fun filled day with old "friends" and maybe make a few new ones. The day will have lots of opportunities to "share" whether it be ideas, good food or a laugh. This year we have tried to simplify you fabric prep. You are being asked to bring four yards of fabric in the medium dark to dark value. Two yards of batik and two yards of regular quilting fabric (washed please). So start your shopping....on line (connecting threads has a great sale on batiks), at your favorite quilt shop or in your stash. This must be brought in when you register. A supply list for other items will be given at the December and January meetings. If you need more information, please call Jo Cassar at 248 738 8155 (before 8pm please).

Well good "friends", I look forward to "sharing" the day with you.

TWENTY YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP AND SHARING
GLHQ MYSTERY QUILT DAY 2012
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Jewish Community Center
6600 W. Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy a day of quilting and sharing with old and new friends. We will have food and drinks available for your enjoyment all day. You may choose to do the Mystery or do a project of your own.

Registration for GLHQ member will begin at the October meeting and nonmembers in November.

In order to register you are to bring the following: the registration form filled out, a check made out to GLHQ and four yards of dark to dark medium fabric (2 yards of batik and 2 yards of regular quilting fabric). All fabric needs to be washed. The fabric is part of the “day” and is a requirement whether you choose to do the mystery or not. You will go home with the same amount of fabric (4 yards).

Price: $40.00 for GLHQ Members $45.00 for Non-Members

Name_____________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________________

Select _______Member $40.00 ________ Non-member $45.00

Note: Non-members please provide GLHQ member contact name and phone number

Quilt Show Entry Form

Application deadline: January 16, 2012

Mail to: Jaime Watson 463 Henley Birmingham, MI 48009 248 433-9639
Include $4.00 entry fee and photo of entry. Please complete a separate form for each entry.

Exhibitor:__________________________________________________

Email Address:______________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________

City:______________________________State:____________________

Zip:_________________ Phone:_______________Other Phone:________________

Size of quilt:______________Length _________________Width _____________

If wearable art, type of item: ____________________________________

ITEM DESCRIPTION FOR PROGRAM:

Entrant’s name:_________________________________

City:_______________________ State:______________Year entry made:____________

Owned by:_____________________________________

Pieced/appliquéd by:_____________________________

Quilted by:_____________________________________

Title of item:___________________________________

Brief description:_______________________________

_____________________________________________

HOW TO MAKE A HANGING SLEEVE
Cut a strip of fabric 9 inches by the width of your quilt minus 1 ½ inches. Turn each short end under ¼ inch twice and machine stitch. Sew the long edges together with a ¼ inch seam. Press the seam open.

Center the sleeve at the top of the quilt back with seam toward the quilt and one fold barely touching the sewn edge of the binding. Hand stitch the top and bottom long edges and the under layer of the ends, making sure the top layer is open to accommodate a hanging rod.

Quilt Show Entry Guidelines and Procedures:

1.All entry forms (one item per form) must be postmarked or received no later than Jan. 16, 2012. Please include color photograph of your item.
2. It is important that we receive all items that have been entered in the show because we plan the layout of the show and the program from the entry forms and photos. Please be realistic about what you can finish to avoid withdrawals.
3. GLHQG reserves the right to refuse entries that do not meet its requirements.
4. Items must be: clean, in good condition, made of fabric, contain 3 layers and be quilted.
5. Quilts must have a 4 inch sleeve (casing) stitched to the top of the quilt back.
6. Photography is allowed during the show.

Quilt Show Insurance Waiver and Assumption of Loss

Your entry(ies) may already be protected by your homeowner‟s or business insurance policy. The insurance policy that covers GLHQG is a personal injury liability policy only. It does not provide any protection against property damage, loss or theft. We will handle the entries with great care and will watch guests to prevent the public from handling them. In addition, security guards are present during the show. Nevertheless, we cannot accept financial responsibility for anything that may happen to the property of the entrants. Therefore, we ask all entrants to sign the following statement to evidence their recognition and assumption of risk and return it with the entry form.

By signing this statement, as part of the entry form, I expressly agree to release Great Lakes Heritage Quilters Guild and Canterbury Village, and their respective agents, employees and members from all liability for any loss, damage, theft, injury, destruction to any article entered by me in the GLHQG Quilt Show in Lake Orion, Michigan. I understand and assume that I bear the risk of all uninsured loss to my property and that it is up to me to properly insure my own property against any or all risks.

SIGNATURE________________________ Date_____________________

Have you included:
Signature on above waiver_____
Filled in all information on form_____
Color photo of each entry_____
Entry fee for each item_____ (Make check payable to Great Lake Heritage Quilters Guild. Please do not send cash)

Time Line:
January 16, 2012: entry forms due
Wednesday, February 22, 2012: All entries must be delivered between 2-7 pm to Canterbury Village Sunday, February 25th beginning at 5 pm pick up all items by presenting your receipt. Pick up no later than 7 pm.

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Quilt show receipt (Keep for pickup)

Receipt Label To be signed by a GUILD representative receiving the article. This is your claim ticket for picking up your entry. ENTRIES MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN 7 pm on Sunday. February 25th, 2012.
EXHIBITOR____________________
ITEM NO.______________________
NO QUILTS WILL BE RELEASED UNTIL THE SHOW IS COMPLETELY TAKEN DOWN
Label (sew on the back of entry)
Sew this label to your entry at the lower right corner of the back
NO PINS, PLEASE!
Please fold quilted article so that the label shows

EXHIBITOR__________________ Phone________________________
Name of item__________________
Item No.____________________

2011-2012 Block of the Month
Eilene Still

November Anvil B:  1 – 4 7/8" square cut on diagonal      2 – 2 7/8" square cut on diagonal      2 – 2 ½" square C:  2 – 2 ½" square      1 – 4 7/8" square cut on diagonal E:  2 – 2 7/8" square cut on diagonal
Crosses and Losses B:   1 – 4 7/8" square cut on the diagonal       2 – 2 7/8" square cut on the diagonal       4 – 2 ½" squares D:   1 – 4 7/8" square cut on diagonal        2 – 2 7/8" square cut on diagonal

  

Hospitality
Amy Rapoport (abr932@gmail.com)

SNACKS - Betty Fraser & Kathy Brunner
FRUIT - Gitta Welch & Elaine Stein
VEGGIE/DIP - Martha S. & Lavanya Reddy
GOODIES - Sheila Johnson
DESSERT - Sue Bender, Kyra Conrad & Fran Mills
DRINKS - Jennifer K, Lucy Lesperance & May Houck

Thank you.

Photo Session

Remember, Paula Griffis will have the quilt rack set up at 5:30 for the November and December meetings. Come early to take pictures of your quilt for the quilt show entry. Make sure your quilt has a pole sleeve on it.
Bring a camera to take your own pictures of your quilts.

A Request from Your Board
Shhhh…

We’re still having a problem with people having private conversations during our meetings. It’s hard to hear the speaker when someone near you is talking. This is not new, it’s been a problem since the guild began but how can we stop it? Giving the offenders a pleading look can work but if the person is in front of you why not try this, place your hand on the offenders shoulder and just rest it there for a couple seconds. Thanks for you help.

What's Up… 

November Birthdays
Karen Keller Gita Welch Corlene Ashley Lynn Clement Mary Sirianni Linda Thielfoldt Sandy Kaufman Helen Jane Peters Jackie Compton Pat Smith Shirley VanderBrock	11-01 11-08 11/10 11-13 11-14 11-19 11-20 11-20 11-24 11-26 11-29

November Meeting
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 Adams Rd
Bloomfield Hills

Checklist
  Haven donation
  Name tag
  Show and Tell

Newsletter
Deadline for December is Friday, November 18. Send articles to glhqnews@gmail.com.

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