By popular request, Rosemary brought back her Featherweight Maintenance workshop on Tuesday, November 12. Eighteen participants completed this extensive “spa day” for their machines. In addition to the very common black 221 model, a few very special models made appearances…the free-arm model 222, a tan model 221K, a white model 221K, and a very custom painted patriotic model. Participants moved well out of their personal “comfort zones,” as Rosemary had them disassembling all aspects of their machines to complete their “deep cleans.”
Betty Foley joined the TBQ guild in 2008. After joining she realized she would need to start quilting so she took every stack and whack class that Joann offered. Surprise, she is most inspired by color and pattern.
Betty Foley
After moving to Prescott 10 years ago, Shirlee joined the Thumb Butte Quilters’ Guild. Since then she has constantly been surprised and amazed at the talent, diversity of quilting styles, and the quality of workmanship of the members of this guild.
Shirlee Smith
Carolyn has been quilting since 1976 ~ OMG, that’s 43 years! Her Granny was a “Church Ladies quilter”–quilting to make money for the Zion Methodist Church in Pershing, Iowa. Carolyn rarely straightens up her quilt studio…it doesn’t bother her to work in a mess–“this mess is a place!” 🙂
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Carolyn Edwards
Husband and Wife team, David and Trish Charity are new the Thumb Butte. Trish’s inspiration comes from nature, the beautiful shapes, mountains and colors of Prescott. David’s inspiration comes from the Bible and is symbolic and realistic. He often works in cartoon style to bring whimsey to his quilts. Check out their blog at http://www.fromedge2edge.com/
Dear TBQ Friends, Gather the threads of your life and stitch them into joy. Thank you all for coming to the Rodeo grounds for our meeting! We had a great turnout! It is a very awesome place to be in. The speaker Gail Shannon, was hilarious! We all enjoyed her. I know several of you are either traveling or about to travel, so please have fun and be safe. I hope to see more of you next month. It’s really exciting to tell you at our October meeting we had 14 people sign up for Quilt Camp and have since filled it. Kathy and Mary are taking names for cancellations, so if you want to be on that list please let them know. I am looking forward to Quilt Camp!
See you all in November! Linda Craig – TBQ President
Quilter’s Blessing May your Bobbins be full and overflowing. May your stash be rich, colorful, and abundant. May your stitches-in-the-ditch be even and straight. May you always be comforted by the warmth and joy of a thread made Quilt. And may your heart be joy filled and your life Sew Blessed!
membership
We had a great turnout for our first meeting at the new location at the Rodeo Grounds, 94 attendees. I have just a few reminders: · New Members: If you are a new member and have any burning questions about what goes on at the meetings, mini groups, block of the month, birthday drawings, company store, newcomers group, handmade hugs or any of the goings on that you hear about, please do not hesitate to contact myself or any of the other board members listed in the directory and we will be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Also listed are the names, numbers and email addresses for the Chairs in charge of each of these areas. Please do not hesitate to call of any of us for help. · Changes in Contact Information: Please report any changes in your contact information to the Membership Chair as soon as possible to ensure that you are informed of current happenings in the guild.
Dianna Dunn – Membership Chair
BLOCK OF THE MONTH
October BOM
November BOM
The October Block of the Month was won by Maryann Conner. Bring your completed blocks to the November meeting for a chance to win the blocks! One entry for each block submitted! Join in on the fun!
hostesses
If you cannot attend the meeting when it is your turn to be a hostess, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for set-up and stay for clean-up as needed.
November Hostesses: Marilyn Weber, Sue Weisshaupt, Anne Abrams, Karen Adams, Sally Agnew, Azelene Allen, Pat Armstrong, Diane Belveal, Jude Bentley, Nancy Burnas, Yvonne Blitch, Kathleen Bond, Sharon Andrews, Carol Rabbitt.
BIRTHDAY
Birthday celebrants – When it’s your birthday month, please bring a wrapped gift suitable for a quilter, something you would like to receive with a value of at least $10. A reminder to July celebrants to bring your gift to the November meeting.
November Birthdays; Pat Little, Ronnie Sandoval, Laura Davis, Cindy Steyer- Lukowiak, Kay Case, Azelene Allen, Pat Autrey, Judy Lundquist, Mirta McKay, Laura Stone, Erin Sullivan, Jani Melton, Sharon Watt, Maria Boren, Karen Danknick, Suzie Fields.
community service
ADULT CENTER QUILT DISPLAY
Yea! By the time you read this, the halls at the Adult Center will be decked out in glorious BLUE and WHITE happy quilts! The stars are aligning, and we’re actually going to get the Red and White quilts DOWN and the Blue and White quilts UP! Woohoo! We will have a fabulous display of blue and white quilts shared by Nancy Bernas, Pam Calhoon, Maryann Conner, Cheryl Giovenco, Tina McCowan, Carol Miller, Pam Peters, and Shirlee Smith. Big, big thank yous to the Quilters!! Did you know that blue and white quilts are the most favorite–the most popular–of any and all quilt colors! Make a date to get on over to 1280 Rosser Street to see them!!
You’ll see what I mean!
Pam Calhoon
Carol Miller
Nancy Bernas
Maryann Conner
Pam Peters
Carolyn Edwards
Cheryl Giovenco
Tina McCowan
Carolyn Edwards
These quilts will only be up for about a month, then it’s time to celebrate the holidays with all things ‘Merry Christmas’. If you have a Christmas quilt to loan to this exhibit, holler out! We’ll hang them around the end of November until about mid-January. If it turns out that the crowd really loves, and didn’t get enough of, Blue and White, possibly we can re-run that exhibit! Quilt Sizes Needed:
LARGE: from 60″ to 90″ wide, any length. (Need SIX.)
SMALL: from 45″ to 60″ wide, any length. (Need FOUR.)
Carolyn Edwards – Chair
HANDMADE HUGS
Hi Everyone! We have had such a productive month in Handmade Hugs.
We completed and delivered 87 burp rags, 22 receiving blankets and 12 hospice quilts. A big thank you to everyone who contributed!!
This month at our workshop we had a jelly roll race and completed 12 quilts in 4 hours. All of the fabric was from our community stash and what a fun bunch of quilts we finished. In fact, we had so much fun that we have decided that each month we will do the same concept. We will have a pattern picked out, all the kits cut and ready to sew and you can just come and enjoy the day. Stay tuned for more info!
Carrie Casto
Dianna Dunn
Lola Dyroy
Nancy Lande
Dawnell Muecke
Sheryl McLain
Cheryl Giovenco
Carol Godfrey
Jill Davis
Kathleen Bon
Linda Morriston
Nancy Lande
We won’t be having Handmade Hugs workshops in November or December to give everyone a chance to finish up their current charity projects. At the November guild meeting we will have lots of kits ready to pick up. These will include LOTS of burp rags, receiving blankets, quilt kits and quilts that need to be quilted. Please come visit our table and take a few to complete over the holidays. It will make someones day to receive a handmade item from our guild.
Reminder of what we are working on for 2019/2020 year
Hospice quilts about 40 x 50 for adult hospice patience. These tops can be made from your own stash and patterns or one of the kits that we will provide at the meeting.
Dear TBQ Friends, A good friend, like an old quilt, is both a treasure and a comfort. I hope this note finds you all healthy, happy and quilting like crazy. I am excited to tell you all we found a new home! We will be meeting at the Rodeo Grounds in the Danny Freeman building. I sent out a map of the area and places to park. Show and Tell was so exciting! It just keeps getting better and better! Congratulations to everyone! Also, the program was fantastic too! I can’t wait to see your finished projects! I bet you were all shocked with the fabrics for the president’s challenge. If you have any questions please let me know. See you all in October! Linda Craig – TBQ President 2019-2020
Quilting is powerful! It gets rid of depression, relieves anxiety, and improves creative thinking. Be Powerful! Wish upon a quilt!
Block of the month
September Block of the MonthOctober Block of the Month
HOSTESSES
If you cannot attend the meeting when it is your turn to be a hostess, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for set-up and stay for clean-up as needed.
October hostesses are: Laura Stone, Ann Stowell, Erin Sullivan, Joy Swartz, Carol Sweeden, Susan Sweet, Mary Temme, Candice Tomlinson, Mary Vaughan, Tess von Nessi, Linda Ward, Sharon Watt, and Carol Rabbitt.
BIRTHDAY
Birthday celebrants – When it’s your birthday month, please bring a wrapped gift suitable for a quilter, something you would like to receive with a value of at least $10. A reminder to July celebrants to bring your gift to the October meeting.
Anne Marston, Sally Agnew, Sheryl McLain, Linda Ward, Debby Casali, Lorraine Owen, Mary Vaughan, Pam Kidd, Connie Sieh, Judy Eppler, Doris Robak, Earlene Springs, Carolyn Edwards and Sally Plummer
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Adult Center Display
It’s a good thing everyone l.o.v.e.s. the Red and White Quilt Display as much as they do, because those quilts are going to be up a while longer. And I’m sure that everyone who has had any kind of a joint replacement understands that it doesn’t always go like clockwork! We recently rallied to hang the Blue & White Quilts but our man Steve at the Adult Center is having some issues with his knee replacement, so our Hanging Team had a good visit, admired the Red and White quilts, and took a “rain check” to meet again later when Steve is able. The good news is that the lift (electric ladder) has been repaired! We’ll get it all together eventually! So until then…if you haven’t seen the Red & White Quilt display, you still have time to sneak on over to 1280 Rosser Street. It will make you very, very happy!
The way it’s going, the Blue & White quilts will be up until it’s time to hang Christmas quilts. (This year, it looks like we’ll be skipping Fall altogether…as far as hanging quilts goes.) I can’t believe I’m talking Christmas! So if you have Christmas quilts to loan to this exhibit, let me know. We’ll hang them around the end of November until about mid-January. Quilt Sizes Needed: LARGE: from 60″ to 90″ wide, any length. (Need SIX.) SMALL: from 45″ to 60″ wide, any length. (Need FOUR.)
Carolyn Edwards – Chairperson
Handmade Hugs
Hi Everyone – Did you know that Sept 21st was National Jelly Roll Day? Yes it was and Handmade hugs thought it would be fun to participate. At our September workshop we cut LOTS of 2 ½ inch strips to make our own jelly rolls to get ready for a Jelly Roll Race for charity.
The Jelly Roll Race will be a day of just sewing for fun! Here’s how it will work: The cost to sign up is a promise to complete 1 quilt (quilted and bound) by May 2020. This can be something you already have complete, your jelly roll quilt or even a quilt kit that is ready to go from the Charity supply. If you take a jelly roll that Handmade Hugs charity supplies then we would like that to be the quilt you donate. If you have a special jelly roll of your own and just want to sew that day you are MORE than welcome to participate if you promise a completed quilt by May of your choice. At future workshops we will have batting, backing and binding for you to use as well. Sound like fun? Let the signups begin! Remember…ANYONE in the guild is welcome and it’s a great way to get involved and meet people. You do not need to know how to make a jelly roll race to join…but beware…they are addicting!! It’s a quick, fun way to finish a quilt top. Would you rather do burp rags and receiving blankets instead of a quilt?? Just let me know and we can work out a deal!
If you want a spot in the Jelly Roll Race or have a question contact Dawnell. 20 spots available! Jelly Roll Race day is Oct. 28th 9:30-3:30pm!
Reminder of what we are working on for 2019/2020 year
Hospice quilts about 40 x 50 for adult hospice patience. These tops can be made from your own stash and patterns or one of the kits that we will provide at the meeting.
Reminder of where/when Handmade Hugs will be: Hugs is a group that is open to anyone who wants to attend 4th Monday at St. Lukes from 10 am – 2pm. Look for the Hugs email that is sent out to the general membership that will verify the time, place and projects we are working on. No sewing machine or supplies are needed to attend. Dawnell Muecke & Nancy Lande, Co-Chairs
newcomers
On September 30th the 2019 TBQ Newcomers gathered at the home of Barbara Merkel. We had a fun afternoon getting to know one another. However, the highlight was seeing all the wonderful quilts Barbara has hanging on the walls of her home as well as on quilt racks in the corners of her living room. We send a THANK YOU to Barbara Merkel!
Here is the information requested by several of you. I included in this email links to several sites for information.
Depending on the product(s) you are using, make sure to protect your work surfaces. I usually use a large clear plastic/vinyl painting tarp. They are large, fairly inexpensive and you can cut them down for different work areas so you have a choice of what works best for your project.
Check out Pinterest and YouTube for ideas and tutorials on all the materials. Instagram also has some people posting work and information.
There are several places to purchase on line. Check the local stores first (Joanns, Michaels, Hobby Lobby or the local art store).
The colors are thinned down to start (2 parts water, 1 part paint), so even starting with the small bottles will be enough to experiment with. They can be thinned down more, but 2:1 is the starting mixture. Inexpensive spray bottles can be used or paint brushes, depending on the look you want. Have a large selection of flat items (leaves, old jewelry, gears, etc) to place on your fabric as soon as you have the color applied. Working on a foam core board or cardboard so you can pin the corners down is a good idea so your fabric doesn’t end up in the neighbors yard.
Can be used and flow more softly like watercolor if activated with water (I normally use water brushes but small spray bottles can be used for a different look. The more water used the more fluid the reaction will be) or have more control using other mediums. Good idea to do color swatches (and label them) with water and your other medium choices to see how they react and the color intensity on your fabric. I have my main color chart on white fabric. I then do a test of a few colors on the fabric I am going to use for a project to see the color intensity changes so I can make adjustments for any variables.
Whereas man-made fibers do not absorb the color, the color sits on top of the fiber and can be much less colorfast. Derwent Inktense pencils work very well on 100% cotton fabrics, including cotton canvas. … Derwent Inktense pencils, indeed, have ink in the lead and will be permanent once dry.
There are two types, basic deColourant that just removes color from your fabric, and deColourant Plus that adds a color back in. Plus Colors can be mixed and blended to create other colors, so a few primary basics will give you a wide range to choose from.
I used thinned acrylic medium to adhere my paper (tissue, or other speciality papers can be used as well as small epherma) to my lightweight muslin base. Netting of various size and colors can be placed over the final surface to really secure the pieces to the final surface. Ribbons, yarns and other interesting pieces and bits can be added for extra texture. I prefer using Golden Products for my medium to ‘glue’ down my paper, etc, but there are a lot of other brands on the market to choose from
I use a trash bag (I prefer white but I have also used the large black garden trash bags) or other plastic surface to protect my work surface.
Alcohol Inks (Includes alcohol markers like Sharpies, etc):
I have ‘mono-printed’ on white ultra suede or other fabrics by coloring or spreading inks onto a white trash bag or glass. I then spray rubbing alcohol over the surface and let it blend or encourage it a bit with blowing it with a straw or dragging a tool (chopstick, fork, palette knife or other instrument that won’t soak up the ink). I sometimes will pick up a corner of the bag to move the inks around more.
If a larger piece of fabric for the monoprint, have someone help you place the fabric on top of the inks. Let them soak in a bit before lifting back off. You can also move the fabric around on the bag by pinching and pleating to add more interest and texture. It is always good to experiment with a small piece first when playing with color blends and textures. Getting a perfect repeat is impossible but it will give you a basic idea of what your blend and texture will look like.
Alcohol inks can also be used on metal and other slick surfaces (disposable baking tins, yogurt aluminium covers, inside of toothpaste tubes, etc) They will take longer to dry and will need to be sealed with a clear coat after. I would not wash a quilt that had these attached. All these products can be sewn through but do not use a thin thread as the sharp edges of some of the products (baking tin for example) can cut the thread.
Betty Foley joined the TBQ guild in 2008. After joining she realized she would need to start quilting so she took every stack and whack class that Joann offered. Surprise, she is most inspired by color and pattern.
Carolyn has been quilting since 1976 ~ OMG, that’s 43 years! Her Granny was a “Church Ladies quilter”–quilting to make money for the Zion Methodist Church in Pershing, Iowa. Carolyn rarely straightens up her quilt studio…it doesn’t bother her to work in a mess–“this mess is a place!” 🙂
f you cannot attend the meeting when it is your turn to be a hostess, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for set-up and stay for clean-up as needed.
f you cannot attend the meeting when it is your turn to be a hostess, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for set-up and stay for clean-up as needed.
