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Quilters’ Chatter – February 2017

Burke Quilt Guild meets at the Burke Senior Center on the

fourth Monday of each Month at 10:00 AM, except for the

December meeting.

Officers

President Debbie Mangold

1st Vice-President! Program Chairman

Mary Stang

Freda Rosenthal

2nd Vice-President! Membership

Chairman Carol MacKinney

Secretary Linda Myers

Treasurer

Judy Brittain Member-at-Large

Barbara Whipple

Advisor

Judy Pearson

Officers

NEWS YOU CAN USE!

News From the President’s Desk

It was a very good meeting yesterday! It was nice to see so many of

you come out for the event, with the rainy weather we have been

having. I know I really needed the information shared with us from our

guest speaker, Terrie from Bill’s Sewing in Hildebran about the

maintenance of our sewing machines. I am guilty of taking my

machine for granted. Learning a few simple TLC moves you can do

will help your machine purr like a cat and was super helpful. I know

we all appreciate the hard work our Program team of Mary Stang and

Freda Rosenthal are doing. Their work really makes it fun to come to

our therapy and general guild meetings.

A special reminder, our New Member Tea is on February 13th

at

10AM. If you would like to join us, to meet and welcome them to our

guild, please let Hospitality know so we can have enough goodies to

go around. We would love to have you!

I would also like to thank Julie Pearson for helping us out this week

by taking such good notes for us. We are all hoping Linda Myers will

be able to join soon. See you in February!

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Burke Quilters’ Guild General Meeting Minutes

January 23, 2017

Welcome: Debbie Mangold opened the meeting at 10AM by wishing everyone a Happy New Year! She

welcomed the 9 new members who joined in 2016. Diane Hubbard, who joined in December,

introduced herself. And then, Dinah Weaver - who joined today introduced herself. Debbie

reminded everyone of the New Members Welcome Tea on Monday, February 13th at 10AM.

She encouraged everyone to attend and help welcome our new members. Based on a show of

hands, at least 20 members expect to attend.

Announcements: Julie Pearson requested donations for a sewing ministry in Belize. The ministry is part of a

program called Kids Konnect 4 Jesus. Women are making and selling purses, bags and pot

holders. They would also like to make school uniforms for children (hunter green, dark blue,

grey or khaki), tablecloths, seat cushions and upholstery. They are asking for donations of fabric,

sewing supplies, and sewing machines in good working order (heavy duty machines as well). If

you have anything to donate, please contact Julie Pearson at 828-874-8999 or email her at

nissenpearson@hotmail.com.

Welcome our New Members!

Dinah Weaver

Diane Hubbard

February Birthdays

02 Janice Hunt 18 Alice Kopacki

02 Freda Rosenthal 18 Joan Williford

07 Joyce Wall 26 Shirley Speagle

11 Tricia Tillett 28 Pat Johnson

12 Melodie Bachelder

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Debbie Mangold informed the group that we have been invited to display our quilts in

Morganton City Hall, one year from now, during February and March of 2018. We would have

2 floors to hang our quilts. They can be as large as 10 feet or as small as a block. A show of

hands indicated that members approve of the Guild’s participation.

Debbie Mangold also announced that the budget for this year was approved by the Board, but the

members still need to vote; which will happen at the February meeting. Linda Henson will

include a “draft” of the budget in the yearbook. Once the budget is finalized, the yearbook page

can be updated.

Minutes of Previous meeting: There were no corrections or additions to the minutes. Karel Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes and that was seconded by Judy Pearson. Minutes were approved as read.

Guest Programs: First Program - Mary Stang introduced Amber Halliburton and Sharon Taylor from Sunshine Courage Quilts. Amber shared her story of personal tragedy and how it led to the formation of Sunshine Courage Quilts. They create quilts for children and families of the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Association and need at least 11 quilts for this year’s ceremony held in May 2017 for those people who lost their lives in 2016. Sharon invited members to assist by donating jelly rolls, fat quarters, yardage, batting, monetary contributions or by making a quilt. Quilts should be 50-60” by 70-80” (throw size), any color/pattern, for either adult or child, with traditional batting and binding construction. Guild Members were also invited to join the sewing group making these quilts. For more information, see Sunshine Courage Quilts on Facebook or contact Amber at 828-433-7000 or 828-430-1197. Second Program: Mary Stang introduced Terrie Townsend from Bill’s Sewing, located on Main Street in Hildebran. Terrie gave an extremely informational program on the importance of sewing machine maintenance. Terrie both demonstrated and explained various routine maintenance steps and tips to help keep all of our machines running smoothly. She told us that we should make up a sewing machine “First Aid Kit” with several basic items kept near your machine. It may prevent a service call (and the cost) when the answer is right before you. Terrie said that the number one enemy of our expensive machines is lint; and, that lint is inherent when you sew any project, but especially in quilting. She even showed us how to clean out the extremely narrow parts of the thread track with a soft cloth. It was pointed out that you should clean your machine between each project you do and that you make sure to change your needle once a month. She gave handouts which included machine needles. In ending her program, Terrie asked for questions and then donated six rulers that were given away as door prizes.

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Committee Reports: Quilts of Valor - Cindy Grimord announced that on March 29

th from 9-11AM at the Senior

Center there will be a pancake breakfast to celebrate the 50th

Anniversary of the Vietnam War.

Twelve Quilts of Valor will be awarded during the breakfast. If you’re interested in attending

or helping, please contact Cindy. If you’re looking for a pattern, Cindy brings a notebook filled

with Quilt of Valor patterns to each meeting.

Newsletter: Terry Andrews-Kramer asked that any information for the newsletter be submitted by Saturday,

January 28th. She is also looking for a recipe to include in the next newsletter.

Hospitality: Hope Estepan reminded us about the New Member Tea on February 13

th beginning at 10 AM.

Please join us to welcome the 2016 new members.

Challenge:

Phyllis Fox encouraged everyone to get busy on their Challenge quilt. This year’s theme is

Home Sweet Home and rules are as follows:

1. The perimeter of must be more than 100 inches but less than 200 inches.

2. It may be any shape

3. It must have a house.

4. It must have a tree or parts of a tree, trunk or limbs and leaves.

5. You must use 75% of the yellow cutting of fabric given to all members who want to do

the Challenge. Fabric may be cut to smaller pieces but you still have to use 75% of the

piece. See Phyllis if you need the fabric.

6. The yellow fabric must be used on the FRONT of your quilt.

7. Entry must have three layers and be quilted by the entering member by hand or machine.

8. Only one entry from each member will be accepted by the committee.

Wee Care:

Susan Briggs asked members to please “take and make” a kit from our abundant closet.

Sunshine and Shadows: Phyllis Fox sent cards to Susan Fetner on the death of her mother, Vonnie Corley on March 17.

She also sent a card to the family of Margie Newton who was a Master Quilter and a longtime

member of our Guild. She sent Linda Myers a card as well.

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Programs: Mary Stang reminded everyone about the New Members Tea on February 13

th, in lieu of

Therapy Day, The February 27th

program will be presented by Patricia Lackey about Picture

Quilting. Karel Johnson will be doing a program in June on the LeMoyne Star. Terri, with

Bill’s Sewing will have rulers in stock for us. A sign-up sheet is available for anyone interested

in a bus trip to Wytheville, Virginia in July. We must know how many members who want to go

in order to arrange adequate transportation.

Karel Johnson:

Since the January Therapy Day (Drunkards Path block) was cancelled due to the weather, she

suggested members consider making blocks on their own, in green and earth tone batiks, and

then combine them into a donation quilt .

Membership: Carol McKinney reminded everyone to review their membership information for the yearbook.

Today is the last day to renew your membership so that you will be included in the 2017

edition..

Website: Linda Henson renewed the Guild website, for the next 2 years. She also shared that quilt entries

are being accepted for the Tarheel Quilters Show in Fayetteville on April 7th

and 8th

and

directed members to www.youpatch.com for the service that turns pictures into a custom quilt

pattern.

Additional Announcements:

Joan Cole asked for assistance making costumes for Camelot. Sewing sessions are at Joan’s

house each Wednesday morning at 10AM. See the front page of the Morganton News Herald

for a story about Joan’s quilts.

Janet Hunt announced the sale at Foust Textiles from February 6-11th

. One group will be

going on Wednesday, February 8th

from Foothills Higher Education Building at 8 AM, if you

would like to car pool. Call Janet for more details.

Show and Tell followed and the meeting was adjourned around 12PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie Pearson

Visit our Website!!

Go to www.burkequiltersguild.com and check it out. If you have suggestions for

the site, please send Linda Henson a note at burkequiltersguild@yahoo.com.

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Shared Recipes

This section is meant for recipes that our members have tried and served to great demand for

more! Instead of making more, these members have decided to share their recipes. We have a

bounty of shared and “judged good” recipes this month.

From Phyllis Fox – New England Chicken Chowder 5 slices cooked bacon, 2 bay leaves

sliced thinly crosswise 3 cups chicken stock

4 tbsp. Butter ¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs,

3 tbsp. flour cut into bite size pieces

¾ lb. red potatoes, ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)

cut in ½ inch pieces 1 can (15 oz.) corn kernels, drained

2 lg. ribs celery with leaves, sliced 3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives

1 lg. white onion, chopped

In a large pot, cook bacon till crisp. Move to paper towels to drain.

In same pot, cook the butter and flour over medium, stirring constantly, until light brown. Add

the potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, garlic and bay leaves. Stir until coated. About two minutes.

Stir in the chicken and the chicken stock. Cook, partly covered, over medium heat, stir

occasionally, until the chicken is well cooked, about 20 minutes.

In blender, puree cream with half the corn. Stir puree and remaining corn into the soup. Season

to taste with salt and pepper. Divide into 4 bowls and top with bacon and chives.

Enjoy!

From Karel Johnson – Blueberry Scones 2 cups sifted flour ½ cup butter or margarine

3 tsp. baking powder ½ cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon salt 1 egg

2 tbsp. sugar 1 cup fresh or dry-packed frozen blueberries

Sift dry ingredients and cut in butter with pastry blender. Add buttermilk to egg (reserve 1 tbsp.

unbeaten egg white.) Beat until blended. Pour into dry ingredients all at once, stirring quickly.

Lightly fold in blueberries. Turn out on slightly floured board. Pat into ¼ or ½ inch thickness.

Cut into squares, triangles or diamonds with floured knife. Brush with reserved egg white diluted

with one teaspoon of water. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake on cookie sheet in hot oven

(425 degrees) for 10 – 15 minutes. Makes 15 to 20 medium scones When cooled, ice with a light,

white icing (optional.)

January 2017 Treasurer’s

Report

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From Janet Hunt – Haddock (Poor Man’s Lobster) 1 tsp. paprika 1 bay leaf

1 lb. thawed haddock 1 tsp. salt

¼ cup butter

Pan with enough water to cover fish.

Bring water, salt and bay leaf to a boil. Add fish. Boil for approximately 5 minutes. Remove fish

from water. Pour melted butter and paprika over fish. Broil 2 minutes.

Quilters Top Ten Tips:

Fool your Feed Dogs

Trick

If your machine doesn’t

allow you to drop the

feed dogs for free-

motion quilting, tape a

business card over them

to prevent them from

grabbing the fabric

beneath the presser foot.

Ideal Storage Spot

An unused bed

makes an ideal

storage spot for

quilts!

Press & Rest

Works Best

Once fabric pieces have

been pressed, let them

cool in place. It

prevents distortion of

bias edges.

Mistake Proof Trimming Method

When you want to trim the batting, but NOT the backing, on a quilted piece, slip the edge of your

rotary cutting mat between the backing and batting before you begin. This will prevent you from

inadvertently cutting into the backing fabric.

See Before You Sew

Experiment with your

arrangement of blocks

by positioning them

on a bedsheet until

you are satisfied.

Once you’re pleased,

pin them to the sheets

before carrying them

to your sewing

machine. See It To Believe It

To decide if your quilting thread contrasts or

blends the way you wish, practice your quilting

designs on quilt sandwiches made from the same

fabrics used in your quilt. If

the color is not right, experiment with thread a

shade lighter or darker.

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February Therapy Day

New Members Welcome Tea on Monday, February 13th at 10AM.

February Meeting, February 27th

, 10AM

Patricia Lackey will present a program about Patterns and Picture Quilting.

Windows Work Wonders To see what a medium – or large print

fabric will look like when it’s cut into

smaller pieces, make a template window

to carry with you when you’re fabric

shopping.

Seam Alignment Secret

When two seams will be joined together, press

the seam al

lowances in opposite directions. This helps

distribute the bulk and ensures the seams will

align.

Disguise Ugly Bearding

If you’re working on a dark

colored quilt, consider using

black batting. The bearding

will blend more against dark

fabric than if you used

white.

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Mark your Calendars Now!

Upcoming Program Days for 2017 March 27 Lisa Quilt Judge

April 24 Karel Johnson Layered Patchwork Borders

May 22 Game Day

June 26 Brenda Arrowood School House Quilts, Creative Grid Rulers

July 24 Sharon Taylor Update on Fire Quilts and demo, TBA

August 28 Challenge Luncheon

September 25 Melina Rose Sew Original, Boone, NC

October 23 Shirley Hummell Morganton Sewing, TBA

November 27 Silent Auction

December 18 Christmas Luncheon

Upcoming Therapy Days for 2017 March 13 Disappearing Blocks NancyLynn Sharpless

April 10 Community Service Day: Susan & Cindy

Quilts of Valor & Wee Care Workshop

May 8 Wreath/Candle Holder and Terry Kramer

Thread Pictures Linda Johnson

June 12 Lemoyne Star Karel Johnson

July 10 Bus Trip, TB

August 7 TBD Connie Eubank

September 11 Community Service Day: Cindy & Susan

Quilts of Valor & Wee Care Workshop

October 9 Let’s Play Diva Dolls Nora Chase

November 13 Pizza Girls Workshop

December No Therapy Day

Upcoming Events Around the State:

February 6

th – 11

th – Foust Textiles Sale. One group will be going on Wednesday, February

8th

from Foothills Higher Education Building at 8 AM, if you would like to car pool. Call

Janet for more details. Foust Textiles is located at 608 Canterbury Road., Kings Mountain. The

phone number is 800-258-9816. The sale is 8 to 5, Monday to Friday and 8 to 2 on Saturday.

February 23

rd to 26

th – Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, Hampton, VA. Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival

is a 4 day event being held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. This event showcases

products such as knitting, quilting, rug hooking, felting, weaving, crocheting, all natural fibers

and much more in the Knitting and Stitching industry.

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February 23rd

to 26th

– QUILTcon East, presented by The Modern Quilt Guild, Savannah,

GA, Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, 1 International Dr. Savannah,

GA. It is presented by the Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting show

of its kind. QuiltCon is the international conference and show by and for The Modern Quilt

Guild. The biggest modern quilting event of its kind, QuiltCon features top modern quilting

instructors and will attract attendees from around the world. It includes a juried modern quilt

show with cash prizes, vendors, lectures, workshops from top modern quilters, and more.

QuiltCon East is a huge quilt show featuring hundreds of modern quilts, dozens of lectures and

workshops by leading modern quilters, tons of shopping and more!

April 21st an 22

nd – Heart of the Triad Quilt Guild will present its 20

th Anniversary Quilt

Show. It’s not just another quilt show; it is a celebration of 20 YEARS of Quilting! This will be

held at “The Church on 68” (formerly C3 Church of Greensboro), 300 NC Hwy. 68 South,

Greensboro, NC 27409. It’s one mile off Interstate 40, take exit 210. Admission is $5.00.

Sept. 6th

thru 10th

- Loving Stitches Quilt Shop is having its annual Quilt Retreat. There will

be four days of classes, demos, gifts, teachers and good food in a comfortable environment. Take

the time to be yourself! No stress, no expectations, just quilting with likeminded folks. Call today

to reserve your seat because spaces are beginning to fill up. Phone: 910-630-3912.

For Sale:

Bernina 820 sewing machine in very nice Horn cabinet. All around machine with BSR

(Bernina Stitch Regulator), built-in dual feed, and 12” of space to the right of the needle.

The machine is 3 years old, gently used and carefully maintained. Top of the line

machine. $6500 includes cabinet and all attachments. I’m redoing my sewing area and

just needed more space. Call Karl Johnson at 584-3902.