Pieces & Patches Quilt Guild

Vol 39 Issue 3 Jackson, Michigan August, 2019

From the President

Well my year is almost

to an end, looking back I

wish our weather for

November and January

would have been better

but we did have two

meetings in

February! We lost some

members and gained

some; I see lots of new enthusiasm among the

newbies!

My push was to have workshops for making our

charities quilts, we had 3 for veterans and 3 for

together we make a difference, less than 10% of the

guild participated. I was disappointed with the

turnout and have tried to do some soul searching to

figure out why. Was it the day (we had one on a

Saturday), the time, place or was it me? I believe in

giving and I know when I do, I receive tenfold. So,

was it the charities the guild chose? I love veterans,

kids, girls and dogs; are we to spread out with our

charities? We need to talk about this for the next

year when we will be voting on them. In the

meantime, many of you use your talents for quilts to

be raffled off, other charities, for hospice, and other

non-profits. No matter who you are giving to, show

us at the end of the meeting as I would love to have

it acknowledged!

As you know, our Executive committee has changed

and you are always welcome to come to the meetings

on the second Wednesday of the month at the west

end Meijer Branch Library. The guild is about us

and how we can share our desire in promoting the art

of quilting.

I am so proud that in August eight of our members

will have their challenge quilts from 2018 at AQS in

Grand Rapids. This is a great honor for our guild,

and I hope you all can make it up there!

I challenge each one of you to try something new in

quilting, take workshops, join a committee, volunteer

to make our quilt guild the best it can be for you and

me…

Thank you for allowing me to be your President and

to grow in loving quilting!

Janet Rochefort

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In this Issue……..

Article Page

2020 Pieces & Patches Quilt Show . 12-13

Annual Membership ............................... 3

Charities Update ................................... 12

Coming Events ....................................... 2

From the President .................................. 1

In and Around the Mitten ....................... 2

Meet Your New Executive Board ..... 6-11

President’s Block ............................. 13-14

School Bell Quilt In ............................. 5-6

Upcoming Programs ............................ 4-5

Website News ......................................... 4

Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild Jackson Michigan

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August 29, 2019 Guild Meeting: Kathryn Groves from “Quiltworx”

Workshop: Kathryn Groves from “Quiltworx”

September 30, 2019

Guild Meeting: Linda Haas – “Civil War era quilts

and the Underground Railroad”

October 28, 2019 Guild Meeting: Mary Hogan – “Hexagon Quilts:

New Construction and Designs”

Workshop: “Hexagon Quilts: New Construction

and Designs”

IN & AROUND

THE MITTEN

June 21-September 4, 2019 Row by Row Experience

https://rowbyrowexperience.com

August 1-September 28, 2019

Quilts and Their Stories

Coopersville Farm Museum 375 Main St., Coopersville MI

http://www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org/eventsexhi

bits/quiltstheirstories.html

August 9-11 The 35th Annual St. Johns Mint Festival –

Quilt Show

St. Johns City Park, 805 W. Park Street

Saint Johns, MI 48879

http://clintoncountychamber.org/mint/

August 14-18, 2019 Michigan Fiber Festival

Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan, MI

https://www.michiganfiberfestival.info/pages/2018-

mi-fiber-festival

August 21-24, 2019 AQS Quilt Show

303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids

http://www.quiltweek.com/locations/grand-rapids/

August 30-31, 2019 Yoder's Annual Amish Quilt Auction /

Craft Show 10885 N. Leaton Rd., Clare, Michigan 48617

http://www.clarecounty.net/amish-quilt-auction.html

September 27-28, 2019 Quilt Auction

Elkhart County Fairgrounds

Goshen Indiana

www.mennonitesale.org

September 28-29, 2019 Great Lakes African American Quilters'

Network Quilt Show

St John's Armenian Center 22001 Northwestern Hwy #1, Southfield, MI 48075

https://www.glaaqn.com/

October 4 – 6, 2019 West Branch Annual Quilt Walk

West Branch, MI https://www.wbacc.com/events/details/annual-quilt-

walk-13053

October 10-12, 2019 Annual Flint Festival of Quilts Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502

https://member.flintandgenesee.org/events/details/flint-festival-of-quilts-9385

October 19-20, 2019

Niles Piecemakers Quilt Show Ballard Elementary School

1601 W. Chicago Road, Niles, MI 49120 https://www.nilespiecemakers.com/bi-annual-quilt-

show.html

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Annual Membership

Another year's worth of quilty inspiration,

knowledge, and fellowship will begin in September,

so it must be time to pay our dues to help finance all

the fun!

Annual dues are $35.00. Payment is accepted

through August 31. After August 31, dues will be

$40.00 for returning members. Dues may be paid by

check or cash. Make checks out to Pieces & Patches

Quilt Guild.

Please pick up a 2019-2020 Membership Form at the

July or August guild meeting and return it with your

payment to me at the membership table. If you are

unable to attend a meeting, you may print out the

Membership Form in this newsletter and mail it

along with your check to the address below. Make

sure it is postmarked by August 31 to avoid the late

fee. Thank you!

Anne Richards

1617 Richards Rd.

Clarklake, MI 49234 ❑

Guild Meetings are normally the last

Monday of the month and are held at:

Ella Sharp Museum

3225 Fourth Street, Jackson MI

Demonstrations begin at 6:15 pm

Meetings begin at 7:00 pm

2019-2020

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Website News

As you are renewing your membership to the guild

for the 2019/2020 program year, you will be

receiving your new membership card. Remember

that the new password for the Members Only section

of the website is on the back of your new

membership card. The password will change on

September 1, 2019. Please make a copy of the new

password to keep by your computer for future

reference.

There is a new page of the website called Kudos.

This new page helps recognize and spotlight the

outstanding achievements accomplished by our

individual guild members. If you know of a fellow

guild member who has received an award, honor or

recognition, please email Karen Prater at

piecesandpatchesquiltguild@gmail.com.

Karen Prater ❑

Upcoming Programs

On August 29, Kathryn

Groves from Quiltworx

will present a workshop

(9-4 at the Hankerd Inn)

on Judy Niemeyer paper-

piecing titled Wrapped in

Ribbon. She will also be

our guest speaker for the

Guild Meeting on the

same topic. Sign up for

the workshop at the July

meeting to reserve your

spot.

On September 30, we will be treated to a fascinating

talk by Linda Haas on Civil War era quilts and the

Underground Railroad in Jackson County, entitled

‘The Threads that Bind Enslaved Americans, Quilts,

and the Underground Railroad.’ That was the

presentation we missed last November because of

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the snowy weather, so we get a second chance to

hear this interesting subject that relates directly to

our surroundings.

In October, we will have the opportunity to welcome

Mary Hogan. She will present ‘Hexagon Quilts:

New Construction and Designs’ on Monday evening,

October 28. Then on Tuesday, October 29 the day

after our usual guild meeting, she will present a

workshop entitled ‘Super Stars’. The picture shows

an example of Mary’s Super Stars quilt. Sign up

early to reserve your spot at the workshop.

Our November meeting will be a very special

program devoted to honoring veterans of Jackson

County, Michigan.

Cathey Newhouse ❑

School Bell Quilt In

When: Saturday, September 21

Where: Jackson’s Country

Stitches

Time: 9:00am until 4:00pm.

Attendees: 30 Total

Charge: $10.00

It is still summer, so is anyone thinking about the

School Bell Quilt In? I am! Cheri Pickett, Pat

Sweet and I have some wonderful opportunities for

Guild members to learn new techniques or improve

on old ones in September. Pat Sweet has promised

to show us how easy it is to miter the borders on our

quilts. Cheri Pickett has told me that mitered

borders are really wonderful when making a

scalloped border and she is going to show us how to

make them so that they will fit both small and large

quilts. We will also learn how to make a prairie

point border. Come and learn these exciting new

techniques to enhance your borders.

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During “school” we will learn some “quilter’s math”

to enable us to resize blocks so we can create a quilt

the specific size that we need. The ideas that we can

use these techniques on are endless. And, if any of

you have been to a School Bell before, you know

there will be prizes, a pot luck luncheon, open

sewing and a chance to sew with friends and make

new ones. Where else would you meet someone

who understands the need to “pet” fabric? Don’t

miss out on the fun!

In July and August there will be demos and samples

at the Guild meetings of what we will be doing. So,

plan on setting aside Saturday, September 21 to

participate in the fun at Country Stitches from 9am-

4pm. The cost will be $10. I plan on seeing you

there.

Elizabeth Hewett ❑

Meet Your Executive Board

for 2019-2020

President, Carol Metz

I used to sew in high school. My

cousin and I would challenge each

other to see who could make the

craziest outfits. That same cousin

made my grandson a quilt when he

was born eight years ago. I just loved it and I asked

her if she thought I could quilt. As with any quilter “of

course you can” was the answer.

I used to golf with Marilyn Zimmer. She invited me

to one of the guild meetings. I attended a couple and

then my husband passed away so I backed away from

a lot of things. I rejoined the guild about three years

ago and became a board member because they needed

help.

My answer as to what I enjoy most about the guild

would have been totally different one month ago than

what it is today. The people that I have met and the

friendships that have developed and are beginning to

develop more deeply is something that has been an

incredible surprise to me, and one that makes me very

grateful. At first, I thought the groups were extremely

cliquey and to wiggle your way in was kind of hard.

But I have found with a little bit of effort, our

members are open, willing to help, fully accepting,

extremely kind and a great deal of fun.

We are now at a point in life where we cheer each

other with kindness and laughter. I have received

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that gift from the Guild over the past month and I

thank all of you who have participated in that. I am

deeply and greatly appreciative of all of you.

I enjoy piecing, appliqué, Embroidery, and was so

looking forward to our paper piecing workshop in

August. I’ve not had the courage to try paper

piecing on my own as it looks rather intimidating

and I feel I will need a great deal of supervision and

help.

I have two favorite tools in my sewing room. The

first is correct sewing machine foot for the current

project. The second would be quilting gloves with

the sticker grips. It is so much easier to bind and

handle the material as the quilt gets larger and

requires more maneuvering. Piece on Earth.

Vice President,

Cathey Newhouse I’ve been quilting since age

10, but have known what I was

doing for maybe the last 22

years. I like all types of

quilting and I would say my

favorite is the one I’m working on when you ask.

I joined the guild about 1999 because I wanted to learn

more and because I wanted to meet more quilters. My

favorite things about the guild are workshops, retreats,

and show and tell. I became a board member because

I wanted to help.

My favorite quilting tool is my sewing machine.😊

My best quilting tip is to keep on trying new things

and to have confidence.

Corresponding

Secretary,

Chris Carothers I've been quilting for around 20

years. My favorite thing about

quilting is playing with different

color fabrics and being amazed at what looks good

together. Also, I love applique.

The guild is a great place to make friends with

people who have a love for quilting. I have made

many friends and hope to make many more.

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Chris has served the Guild in many functions

including having been President and continues to

work hard to make the Quilt Retreats successful.

Recording Secretary,

Elizabeth Hewett My Grandma Rose taught me to

embroider when I was 4 and I have been

doing some kind of needlework ever

since. I joined the Guild because of the

Quilt Show and Show n’ Tell in 2004. This is my

favorite part of the Guild. It gives me joy to see what

others have created and the different techniques that

are used.

Because I wanted to know how things were done, I

worked with hospitality when I joined the Guild so I

could meet and know others in the Guild. Then I

joined a Sit n’ Stitch and was wowed by this group. I

volunteered to be Quilt Show Co-Chairman with

Mary Ward and after she passed away, Chairman.

When it was announced that the Nominating

Committee couldn’t find someone willing to be

Recording Secretary, I added it to my plate. Not only

did I meet new people I made new friends. In

addition, everything I have done for the Guild has

taught me skills that have helped me to earn major

promotions for my job.

I enjoy paper piecing, although the first couple of

times I did it I thought whoever dreamed this up had

way too much time on their hands! My favorite type

of quilting is to take simple blocks and combine them

to make complicated patterns. For me, this is therapy.

My favorite quilting tool is a notebook with quilting

tips on “quilter’s math”, re-sizing blocks, caring for

my tools, and how-to instructions. I keep a photo

album with completed projects that include the pattern

name, fabric names and where I purchased the

materials. And last, I keep a computer file with my

favorite websites and another for free patterns that I

have downloaded.

My favorite quilting tip is to attend demonstrations,

School Bell and the workshops. Someone else has

figured things out or they may have an easier way to

do something. Guild demonstrations are free and the

cost of the School Bell is minimal. The workshops

are hands on learning, and reasonably priced based on

the value our instructors provide. Both the School

Bell and the workshops are a great place to try

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something new without a big commitment. You can

discuss ideas, solutions to problems, and make friends

who have the same interest as you do and won’t be

calling your craft “a little hobby”.

Treasurer, Janice Stitt I started sewing at age 10 when I

joined 4H and have been

involved in some form of

needlework ever since; garment

construction, home decor,

embroidery, counted cross

stitch. I made my first quilt in 1971 while expecting

my baby (very comical results, didn’t know what I

was doing). Nearly 30 years later I began quilting in

earnest.

My Favorite types of quilting are paper piecing (for

its precision) and art quilting (for the creative, no-

rules apply). However, I appreciate all types of

quilting and love to learn new techniques.

I joined the Guild in 2009 because I wanted to learn

more about quilting from others that were more

advanced and skilled in the art. I was asked by a

member of the nominating committee to serve on the

executive board. I felt that I had certain business and

managerial experiences that might be of benefit to the

Guild and I have always believed that “the more you

put into something, the more you will get out of

it.”

Today, my favorite thing about the Guild is the

fellowship and the friendships I have developed over

the years. My favorite quilting tools are tweezers and

small thread snips at my machine all the time and

Aurifil 50 weight thread for piecing.

As far as quilting tips go, use the best quality fabric

that you can afford. So much time and work is

invested in a quilt, why not invest in good fabrics at

the get-go so your work will hold up and last a long

time. Director of

Communications,

Karen Prater Creating art quilts is definitely

my favorite type of quilting

because I love the creativity

and freedom as well as the lack of tiny precision

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points which I have never been able to master to my

satisfaction. I love experimenting with dyes, new

types of fabrics and embellishments to create unique

quilts.

My favorite thing about the guild is the comradery,

encouragement and support of the guild members.

While I have been sewing for many years, quilting is

quite new to me. Seeing the level of expertise and

amazing skills of our members is inspiring and

provides the motivation I need to keep improving my

own quilting skills.

I became an Executive Board member because I have

been very impressed with the dedication, commitment

and knowledge of the executive board. As a new

board member, I hope I can help to carry on their

ongoing tradition of trying to make this guild bigger

and better every year.

What is your favorite quilting tool? I am glad I wasn’t

asked which tool was most used, that might be the

seam ripper.

Director of

Community

Outreach,

LuAnn Hammond I like fast, simple quilts.

I joined the Guild in 2015 at the

invitation of my neighbor Celia

Moffit, and her daughters, Pamela Reinker and

Rayette Rouff. I became a member of the Executive

Board because I was asked by another Executive

Board Member.

My favorite thing about the Guild is the

demonstrations. My favorite tool is the rotary cutter

and my favorite tip is that nothing is perfect.

Director at Large,

Cynthia Shong

I started sewing when I was 12

or 13 years old and began

quilting sometime in the 90’s. I

enjoy making quilts.

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I joined the Guild about 5 or 6 years ago because I

wanted to be able to spend time with other

quilters. The Guild allows me to do that through the

workshops and the lectures. You really get to know

people when you work together on charity projects. I

also decided to become involved with the Executive

Board so that I can be more involved with other

quilters.

My favorite quilting tool is the fast2cut Bonnie K.

Hunter's Essential Triangle Tool and the rotary

cutter. If I could only share one quilting tip it is to

measure twice and cut once.

Immediate Past

President,

Janet Rochefort I began sewing when I was

very young, and I use to

make all of my clothes,

including coats and hats. I

started quilting over 40 years ago. I got into quilting

heavily when I started coming to the guild 19 years

ago.

My favorite type of quilting is out of the box

quilting, doing my own thing, and not following

others directions.

I joined the Guild about 14 years ago. I joined

because everyone that I met at the Inn was very

friendly and willing to help one another ...most of

my friends today came from the guild.

My favorite thing about the Guild is the people and

their willingness to help one another and in that spirit

of helping, I became an Executive Board member as

a way to give back what has been given to me.

My favorite quilting tools are a ruler and scissors.

My number one quilting tip that I believe in

following is press, press, and press.

Elizabeth Hewett ❑

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Charities Update

Together We Can Make a Difference is in need of

baby quilts. If you can make a baby quilt

(approximately 36"x54") and donate it to the charity

that would very much appreciated. If you have

fabric or batting to donate, please consider doing that

too. Please see Dianne Stevens if you have

questions.

Cage Comforters - Cats and dogs always love a

comfy bed. The size for a cat bed is 23" square, and

23"×47" for dogs. They don't have to match or be

made perfect, and it's a good time to practice your

free motion quilting. They are donated to the

Jackson County Animal Shelter. If you have fabric

or batting to donate, that would be greatly

appreciated. See Janice Stitt if you have questions.

Days for Girls make period pads for young girls in

underdeveloped, third world countries. These

include cotton shields with a waterproof layer,

flannel cotton liners, underwear, a washcloth and

soap are all packed into a drawstring bag. If you

have any prewashed flannel (6" or 9"), prewashed

darker cotton WOF 10" strips, or WOF 12" colorful

fabric for the bags that you can donate, it would be

appreciated. Please see Becky Kopicko if you have

questions.

Veterans of Jackson makes quilts for our local

Veterans. They could use donated fabrics in red,

white, and blue, and also batting. Please see Elvia

Shirkey, if you have questions or donations.

And time… If you have time to donate to any of the

Charities to help make that product, please see the

Chairperson to make arrangements.

Thank you for supporting our Charities.

Lu Ann Hammond ❑

2020 Pieces & Patches Quilt

Show - May 16 & 17, 2020

The Committee Chairs are in place and will soon be

needing the help of all our awesome Guild members

to join us in making this the best Quilt Show ever.

We will be gearing up in September to start

introducing our great team of Committee Chairs and

they will be letting you know what kind of help they

will need.

Since our quilt show is our biggest financial support,

it is very important to have a great team backing us

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up. With over 160 members, I truly believe we can

make this the best ever. Remember this is YOUR

Quilt Show, it is up to all of you to make it shine!

September will also kick off our Raffle Ticket sales

and our reveal of the (2) quilts we will be giving

away. We really want to impress on our members

the importance of being responsible for at least one

packet of tickets (either selling or buying that first

packet). Of course, we sure would like all of you to

sell more than you thought possible!

As in the past, we will also be collecting Fat

Quarters for the Cafe, items to sell in the General

Store and quality items for the Silent Auction. See

Karri Howe for the Silent Auction and Sandy Myers

or Betty Lorenzi for the General Store. Donation

bins will be set out at Guild Meetings starting in

September.

Last but not least, please be sure to enter a quilt or

two! Let's blow away the competition and have an

abundance of quilts to see. Our Show & Tells make

it well known that we have so much talent to show

and share with all who attend the Quilt Show!

Any questions in regard to the Quilt Show please

feel free to contact myself or Cindy Shong

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Cheryl Navarre ❑

President’s Block

One of the Guild’s best traditions is to say “thank

you” to the outgoing President for serving the guild

as the President for the current year. And don’t

forget that one serves as an officer for multiple years

prior to becoming President! The way we say thanks

is to make a quilt block in accordance with the

President’s wishes. Making a block is optional, but

if you are inspired to follow this tradition Janet

would like 9 ½” x 9 ½” Unfinished Block with a

Tree. Use your imagination or find a block that you

like with a tree – any kind of tree. This can be

pieced, appliqued, paper-pieced or any combination.

I found a block and will give instructions below.

Please share ideas with each other and be creative to

make this fun for Janet. If you have learned other

techniques such as thread painting include that as

well. Blocks are presented to the President at the

September guild meeting.

This block is a Pine Tree Block found on Quilting

Assistant.com. Choose a background fabric, three

green fabrics and brown fabric or ribbon for the

trunk.

From the background fabric cut:

1 Square 5 3/8” x 5 3/8”

2 Square 2” x 2”

2 Rectangle 2” x 3 ½”

From three shades of green cut:

1 2” x 5”

1 2” x 6 ½”

Start with the trunk unit. Cut the 5 3/8” x

5 3/8” unit into two half squares. Apply

a brown strip of fabric or grosgrain

ribbon by applique and stitch down.

Then stitch half square triangles back

together using a ¼” seam. Open unit and

press. Your unit should look like this:

Next take darkest shade of green

rectangles and stitch 2” x 5” to right side

of unit. Press seam to the dark fabric

then stitch 2” x 6 ½” rectangle to the top

of unit. Your unit should look like this:

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With the medium shade of green

rectangles stitch the 2” squares to

one side of each rectangle. Press

toward the green fabric. Stitch

the shorter rectangle to the right

side of the unit with the white

square toward the bottom of the

unit. Press seam to dark fabric then stitch the larger

rectangle to the top of the unit and stitch to the top of

the unit with the white square on the left of the unit.

Using the lightest shade of

green, stitch the 2” x 3 ½”

background fabric to one side of

each rectangle. Press toward

the green fabric. As with the

previous rectangles, stitch the

shorter rectangle to the right

side of the unit with the white toward the bottom of

the unit. Press seam to dark fabric then stitch the

larger rectangle to the top of the unit and stitch to the

top of the unit with the white square of the left of the

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Anna Pedrotte ❑

Pieces & Patches

Quilt Guild of Jackson

P.O. Box 6294

Jackson, MI 49204

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