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Sinnissippi Quilters meet on the first Thursday of each month (unless announced otherwise) at Bethesda Covenant Church, 2101 E. State Street, Rockford, IL.

Afternoon Meeting: 1:00 pm Evening Meeting: 7:00 pm

Each meeting has a scheduled program followed by a business session. We invite quilters of all skill levels and their guests to attend. The guest fee is $10.00

Sinnissippi Quilters Inc Volume 38 No. 5 www.sinnissippiquilters.org

April / May 2019

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

It lifts my spirit to see the sun shining, blue sky and the ice disappearing. The

recent weather has allowed some time to reorganize my stash and to complete

some sewing projects; some of those projects will be found for sale at our Quilt

Show in May. We have a little less than two months to get ready for May 4-5.

Some of my older quilts need sleeves so they can be displayed, applications need

to be filled out with a picture attached for identification for entry in the show. If

we all display a couple of quilts, we can easily fill ISC. I am entering a quilt to be

judged, my first time, and want to see the feedback from the judges.

So many people are busily working to make the Quilt Show a huge success. If we

all volunteer some time the load will be lighter for those in charge. If you haven’t

had a chance to sign-up for a volunteer spot yet, at the April meeting be sure to

check out the lists of jobs still available and put your name down. The success of

the Quilt Show is what helps fund the Guild for two years. Those funds and dues

are what provide our programs.

Norma, thank you for your hard work on preparing for our Neo-natal sew-in for

March. It is like a beehive in action in the meeting room that day.

Shelly Johnson from Sunshine Stitches will speak at the April meeting, I hope to

see you there. The shop’s name sounds so cheery. Pretty fabrics and lots of ideas

can be found within the store.

I am looking forward to Spring and nice weather and emerging flowers and

enjoying our deck. It is a great place to do hand-work.

Let’s do all that we can to make our Quilt Show a huge success.

Happy Spring, Happy Easter to everyone.

Marie

INFORMATION

Upcoming Guild Meetings: Thursday, April 4, 2019 Thursday, May 2, 2019

Please join us for dinner at 5:00 pm with the speaker before the evening meeting We meet at the DiTullios, 2207 E. State Street, Rockford, Il

Don’t forget to bring the following: *Show & Tell items *Your Nametag *Special Projects items *Your Coffee Mug

Newsletter Articles for the June /

July 2019 newsletter are due by

June 15th.

Please make submissions to: Winifred Halsey or Laura Guerin- Hunt

Mission Statement

The purpose of Sinnissippi Quilters, Inc. shall be to educate

our members and the community on all aspects of quilting,

to preserve and honor our quilting heritage and traditions

and to use our sewing skills to benefit other community

organizations.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR DIRECTORS 2018-2019

Position Name (s) Telephone

President Marie Stenger 815-540-6753

Vice President Anne Biedowicz 815-218-7612

Treasurer I Sandy Pyper 815-397-8103

Treasurer II Susan Halvorsen 815-979-7892

Secretary (A) Sharon Stevens 815-519-0708

Secretary (E) Georgy Homuth 815-298-5921

Publications Winifred Halsey 815-761-3269

Laura Guerin-Hunt 815-222-4051

Program I Marge Sment 815-871-8487

Program II Sue Swenson 815-540-7836

Membership (A) Michelle Watson 815-988-5753

Janis Albeck 815-262-7387

Membership (E) Luanne Hanna 815-494-2638

Eleanor Potts 779-203-4109

Special Projects I Norma Copes 815-231-6974

Special Projects II Carol Folkerts 815-243-6757

Quilt Show 2019 Phyllis Campbell 815-601-2920

Quilt Show 2021 Barb Clucas 815-874-1607

30 Year Pins Available: Barb Lange presented a design for a 30 year pin at the

July, 2010 meeting. The design includes the “Hands All Around” block and commemorates

our 30th anniversary in 2009/2010. Pins are available for $5.00 from Special Projects.

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I have changed the app that sends you an email when something new is posted to the website. If your name and email are listed in the current directory, I have added you to the app. If you are new, did not get your info in the directory, or have changed your email address, please send it to me and I’ll add you to the email list. Thank you, Cindy Larsen

Newsletter Advertising Newsletter

Advertising is available to anyone at the following rates.

Contact: Laura Guerin-Hunt/ Winifred Halsey

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Program and Workshop Schedule

Programs: Marge Sment/Sue Swenson: 2019

April: Shelley Johnson from Sunshine Stitches May: To Be Announced June: Lori Dickman, Speedy Solutions Cutting and Organizing your Scraps. Learn Lori Dickman’s Tools of the Trade, her “Scrapping Rule,” how she sorts and identifies value, and all her speedy methods of turning an unorganized stash of wrinkled scrap fabrics into a beautifully organized stash There will be a ½ day workshop on Friday: Scrappy Periwinkle Basket. July: Fourth of July and Ice Cream! August: Meet the New Board—Show & Tell September: Madison Show so no speaker October: Jill Schaulis from Yellow Creek Quilt Designs, Pearl City has a new book, fabrics & quilts November: Cathy Grafton, Pontiac, IL, Applique with focus on Prairie Flowers (workshop) December: Christmas Party

Programs Marge Sment/Sue Swenson:

2020 January: open February: Monique Dillard Jacobs, Loves Park, IL Designing fabrics & patterns (workshop) April: Lynn Schmitt: A Different Box of Crayons; different medium of fabrics (workshop) May: Janette Dwyer, Atkinson, IL- Ruby Short McKim and Quilt Buy of the Century June: Kim Lapacek, Poynette, WI- Wildly Careening into Quilts-what I learned by not knowing what I didn’t know (workshop pending)

Mini Morning Workshops

Please check the website for April. May will be putting together blocks for tops for the Rescue Mission.

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Comfort Quilts Anyone interested in helping to sew together more “Comfort Quilts” is invited to show up at Quilters General Store on Monday, April 8 @ 1pm. These quilts are made for our guild members so come and support us! Any questions, please call Vicki Tallacksen 815-262-2293. ******************************************************************************************************************

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Quilt Show 2019 - “Out Of This World”! Out of This World” - is just a few weeks away, May 4 & 5, 2019. With every guild member pitching in, it will be a wonderful show, as always! Many hands make light work, and we are asking all guild members to support the quilt show by:

1. entering quilt(s) - registration form on website, deadline April 4th 2. donating fabric, books, etc. to Lovable Leftovers 3. making small items to sell in Lovable Leftovers 4. donating items for Silent Auction 5. volunteering before, during, and after the show, sign-up sheets at guild meetings 6. selling raffle tickets for our beautiful raffle quilt 7. inviting family and friends to attend our show

Thanks so much! Phyllis Campbell, Quilt Show 2019 Chair

Silent Auction - for May's Quilt Show 2019

Additional Quilt Show Notes

Any vendor suggestions are welcomed, as some shops and businesses no longer vend at shows. It

doesn’t have to be quilting related. We all need to support our vendors at the show, as they support our

guild, and the booth fees help to pay our rent for the show space.

It’s time to sell ads for our quilt show program, and we would appreciate a volunteer or two to coordinate

this effort. We welcome all ads in our program, and have sizes ranging from business card to full page.

The star medallions for the show ribbons are due by the March meeting, and the Color Challenge banners

are also due. Quilts can be registered at any time, even if they’re not finished, now through the April 2019

Guild meeting. Thank you for all your contributions that make our show a beautiful one -- we can’t wait to

see your quilts, after all - it’s not a quilt show without quilts!

The "Silent Auction" booth is an important part of the Quilt Show and we're looking for donations. We're hoping that some of the 'mini' groups might consider donating an item or a 'theme' basket which have been popular in the past. A Basket doesn't have to be quilt related. Items should be a value greater than $15.00. Could be one item or several items together. Items can donated by individuals also, So if you have something which you think is appropriate for auctioning at the Quilt Show, we would like to here about if.

If you have any questions, ideas, or suggestions call or talk to Barb Clucas 815-519-6796 or Karen Grover - 815-988-0538. We will be collecting items after the 1st of the year.

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Sinnissippi Quilters, Inc. presents

“Out of this World” Quilt Show – May 4 and 5, 2019

Entry Form – due no later than April 4, 2019 - PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name ____________________________________________ Name of Quilt

Street: _______ ___________________________________ Size of Quilt: (if 90” long or more, see note below regarding sleeve)

City/St/Zip: _______________________________________ Width _____ inches x Length _____ inches

E-mail: ____________________________________________ Made by: ____________________________________

Phone __________________ Cell: ________________ Quilted By: __________________________________

FOR THE QUILT LABEL, TELL US ABOUT YOUR QUILT: What would you like viewers to know about your quilt? What was your inspiration for this quilt? Is this your first quilt? Please use back of this sheet for your comments if you need more space. For theme quilts, use 50 words or less to describe how your quilt expresses the idea of “Out of this World”. For all other quilts, please use 35 words or fewer to describe your quilt. NOTE: Your description may be edited for clarity or space considerations. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Guild Workshop Quilt: Associated speaker: _________________________________________

Design Source (pattern, book, original) _________________________________________________________________________

IS THIS QUILT FOR DISPLAY ONLY? ___YES (If YES, there is no need to fill out the category/quilting sections) IS THIS QUILT ENTRY TO BE JUDGED?: ___ YES (judged quilts limited to (1) quilt per category)

❖ Please include non-refundable $5.00 for each judged entry – checks only please - payable to Sinnissipppi Quilters, Inc.

CATEGORIES FOR JUDGED QUILTS ONLY – CHECK ONE ** PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES AND DEFINITIONS □ Large Quilt: 71” or more on the longest side ___ Pieced ___Appliqué ___ Mixed □ Medium Quilt: 40” – 70” on the longest side ___ Pieced ___Appliqué ___ Mixed □ Small Quilt: maximum 39” on the longest side ___ Pieced ___Appliqué ___ Mixed

□ Art Quilts: Pictorial, Abstract, Unconventional Materials □ Contemporary/Modern □ Block-of-the-Month/Kits □ Theme: “Out of this World”: each side must be between 20” and 50” in length □ Youth Quilt: age 18 or under, any size (Display Only) Age: _____

QUILTING: choose all that apply: □ Hand □ Home Sewing machine □ Longarm/Midarm Machine □ Stitch Regulator □ Stitch Regulator □ Computer assisted

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RETURN COMPLETED FORM, COLOR PHOTO and CHECK (if entry is to be judged) TO:

Robin Gausebeck EACH QUILT MUST HAVE:

2515 Harlem Blvd. ❖ - Label with maker’s name attached in lower left corner on back

Rockford, IL 61103 ❖ - A 4” sleeve securely attached on back for hanging

** If quilt is longer than 90”, please place hanging sleeve 90” up from bottom

❖ One color photo – need not be of finished quilt but quilt must be recognizable by color and pattern. (For insurance & identification purposes.)

Direct questions to: RobinQuilts@comcast.net, pkgrover2@comcast.net, info@sinnissippiquilters.org, or check out our website at www.sinnissippiquilters.org or ask at guild meeting

Entry Form is due no later than April 4, 2019

PLEASE NOTE: The registration and judging committees and the quilt show judges reserve the right to re-classify to a different category any quilt entered for judging. This may be necessary when there are not enough entries in a given category, when a quilt fails to meet the stated size requirement or for other reasons. FOR LARGE, MEDIUM, SMALL QUILTS: Please enter your quilt in the technique category (pieced or applique) that best describes the preponderance of work on that quilt. There may be elements of both but one or the other is incidental to the construction of the quilt (e.g. piecing large background blocks together for applique or appliqueing a few elements onto a pieced quilt). The mixed category should be chosen when your quilt is more or less an even blend of both piecing and applique, with no more than a 60%-40% split between the two. NOTE: MINIATURE QUILTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SMALL QUILTS CATEGORY. ART QUILTS: An art quilt is an exploration of a concept or an idea featuring textile manipulation, mixed media, unconventional colors or textures. An art quilt may be abstract or representational.

CONTEMPORARY/MODERN: These quilts are inspired by contemporary design aesthetics and may include the use of bold colors and prints, high contrast or graphic areas of solid color, improvisational piecing and an emphasis on negative space. They often employ classic and traditional quilt designs in updated ways.

BLOCK-OF-THE-MONTH/KITS: Quilts in this category include ones made from purchased block-of-the-month patterns using either fabric supplied with the pattern or one’s own choice of fabric. Kit quilts are made from complete packages, including pattern and fabric, with minimal substitutions of the quilter’s own fabric.

THEME: OUT OF THIS WORLD: In 2019, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of humans landing on the moon. This achievement ushered in an era of space exploration that has seen missions to the moon, other planets in our solar system and celestial bodies outside our own universe. Using this as your inspiration, crate a quilt that celebrates the vast worlds beyond our own – the sun, the moon, the stars or whatever you can imagine. Each side of the quilt should be between 20” and 50”; the quilt can be square or rectangular.

REGISTRATION CHECKLIST

□ Does your quilt have a label? □ Does your quilt have a 4” sleeve? □ If your quilt is over 90” long, is your sleeve sewn 90” from the bottom of the quilt? □ Does your quilt conform to the size requirements?

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□ Have you completely filled in all required information on your registration form? □ Have you attached a color picture of your work (remember, this does not have to be a picture of your finished quilt) □ If you are registering judged quilts, have you enclosed your check in the correct amount?

AQS Books, etc Judy Mullen Show/Tell (A) Ruth Parley

Comfort Quilts Anne Brown/

Vicki Tallacksen Show/ Tell (E) Bonnie Hodina

Hospitality (A) Denise Ethun Social Media, Webmaster Cindy Larsen

Hospitality (E) Pam Surmo S.P.A.M. Elizabeth Franck

Library (A) Dini Ramlow Special Projects:

Library (E) OPEN Neonatal Quilts Norma Copes

Morning Workshop Jan Person Charity

Raffle Quilts Laura O’Connell

Publicity OPEN President Blocks Barb Lange

Retreats

Monica Kelso

Deanne Spataro

Marie Tovo

Sunshine Dee Pitthan

Rockford Rescue Mission Carol Swenson 501(c )(3) Non-Profit Officer Robin Gausebeck

2018/2019 Standing Committee Chairs

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QUILT APPRAISALS

Quilt appraisals help determine the value of your

quilts and provide written documentation for

insurance, fair market or donation values.

Written appraisal—$50 per quilt.

CONTACT: Suzanne Swenson

AQS Certified Appraiser of Quilted Textiles

815-623-7386

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February Afternoon Meeting 1:00

Meeting Cancelled due to weather

March 7, 2019 Meetings

Afternoon

The meeting was called to order at 1:01 pm by Anne Biedowicz, vice-president. Vice-president, Anne Biedowicz, welcomed members and guest and asked members to silence all cell phones. As this was the NeoNatal Sew-In there was no programs. Program: Vice-president, Anne Biedowicz, welcomed members and asked members to silence all cell phones. Anne announced that March is International Quilting Month and March 15th is National Quilting Day. Anne thanked those who provided treats today. Quilt Show: Phyllis Campbell told the membership that the quilt show is two months away. She introduced each committee chairman who reported on each aspect of the quilt show and how members can help to make the show a success. Registration forms, silent auction items and Loveable Leftover items will be collected until April 4th. Twelve vendors have been secured. Members should continue to sell raffle tickets. The raffle quilt will be on display at the Rosemont Quilt show in March. The Rockford Amateur Astronomy Club will have a table at the quilt show. Treasurer report: Sandy Pyper reported the checking account balance and the money market account balance. Raffle ticket sales is currently at $1,13.00. Publications: Winifred Halsey stated that newsletter items are due by March 15th for the April/May newsletter. Everything for the newsletter needs to be sent via email. Membership: Janis Albeck announced that 56 members were in attendance. Current membership stands at 151 members. Directories were available for pick-up along with membership cards. Also available were quilt guild business cards for members to distribute in the community. Drawing winners were: nametag – Donna Layng and birthday – Cecilia Mann. Programs: Marge Sment reported that the April speaker will be Shelly Johnson from Sunshine Stitches and the June speaker will be Lori Dickman with a half day workshop. July’s meeting will be an ice cream social.

Special Projects: Norma Copes reported that no neo-natal quilts were donated in February due to the cancellation

of the guild meeting. She thanked members for attending the sew-in today to make more neo-natal quilts. Mini-morning workshop: Norma Copes reported that the February workshop will be making fidget quilts for sale at the guild quilt show. Check on-line for Jan’s supply list for the February project Old Business: Anne Biedowicz reported that Pam Surmo and Silvia Vaughn will be helping her on the Executive Board nominating committee. Positions still vacant include secretary, membership and Quilt Show chair 2023 New Business: The Rockford Area Modern Quilt Guild has disbanded and has gifted the guild with $683.24 to be used for our charitable causes. Luanne Hanna had 1000 business cards printed to advertise the guild. She has donated them to us. The Executive Board passed a motion to join the Rockford Arts Council for a $30.00 annual fee. This is a source of advertising our guild and the quilt show to the community. Thrivent once again has granted $250.00 to use towards batting for the neo-natal quilts. Cecilia Mann was thanked for securing the grant. Barb Lange announced that the President’s blocks should be 10” finished created out of raspberry batik fabric in a star patterns and turned in by the June guild meeting. Winifred Halsey announced a quilt retreat in Lake Geneva given by Lori Dickman from July 25-28.

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Show and Tell: numerous members shared their latest creations. Drawing winner for show and tell – Mary Field (A), Luanne Hanna (E). JoAnn Russell moved to adjourn the meeting. Winifred Halsey seconded the motion. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 2:20pm.

Additional Items from March 6, 2019 Evening Meeting Call meeting to order. Marie at 7:05 Hospitality: Pam Surmo Thank you to you and your helpers who provided tonight’s treats. Publications: Marie: Deadline for the April / May Newsletter is March 15. Everything must sent via email. Quilt Show: Susan Halvorsen: Show Booklet We are in need of advertising to help subsidize the Show book. Please get ads from the community. Business card size add is $20 a reduction from previous shows. You can email Susan at susanh65quilts@gmail.com with ad information. Becky Harvey: The Ribbons and Medallions are long overdue, if you have any at home, finished or unfinished, get them to Becky this week. Dee Pitthan: Vendors: we have 12 signed up for the show. The cost for the Sports Core is $4750. Amy Ottens: Publicity: Rrak Cards for the show are available with a $1.00 Off entrance fee, pick some up and pass out to your friends. Do you have access to an “Events Calendar”? ask to have our show featured on the calendar. Give out the Rack cards to friends, bring them to work. The Illinois Art Council will be advertising our speakers & events on their website. Phyllis Campbell will be on the Andy & Aaron Show on 4/30, she would like someone to go with her. Why all the need for funds? The Show booklet costs $900-$1000 to print depending on the number of pages per book. Elizabeth Frank: Demonstrations needs an assistant also ideas for items for demonstrations. Contact Elizabeth if you have any ideas. Norma Copes: Bed turning has 13 quilts she also needs volunteers to help hold up the quilts. Motion to adjourn. Anne Biedowicz motioned to adjourn, Vicky Larson seconded, meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm.

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Color Quilt Challenge entries are Due NOW!

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President’s Quilt Blocks STARS STARS STARS oh did I say STARS. It doesn’t matter you pick. The sky’s is the limit. 10 inch finished Batik Favorite color-Raspberry Complete by June meeting. I’ll be happy to take them sooner. I know I know we have a quilt show, it’s only one block. Any questions or if you need help call me. Barb Lange 815.332.2127

April May

4 Suzanne Swenson 22 Jacqueline Charles 1 Linda Cleary 16 Joan Kaytonah

5 Vicky Adams 22 Pam Collings 2 Vicky Brace 17 Beth Faust

6 Beverly Petersen 23 Janis Albeck 2 Susan Williams 18 Mavis Pelman

13 Luanne Hanna 24 Barb Clucas 3 Elizabeth Franck 19 Sue Behrens

14 Sharon Stevens 25 Robin Gausebeck 4 Gail Hutchins 21 Ethel Devine

22 Chris Allen 28 Becky Dennis 8 Lori Dickman 21 Laura O’Connel

28 Darlene Karvelius

8 Dini Ramlow 23 Roberta Suess

12 Katie Boughten 24 Corlis Berchoilly

13 Noreen Rohf 25 Mary Cook

15 Norma Barnhart 26 Susan Halvorsen