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Officers and Committees:

President: Rosie Brinker

Vice-President: Margaret Welch

Past-President: Sandy Fey

Secretary: Lois Bozarth

Treasurer: Sue Howard

Assistant Treasurer: Chris Haubein

Membership: Michele Fix

Historian: Susan Wagner

Newsletter: Jackie Rudolph

Website: Cassie Schwarz and Susan

Wagner

Hospitality: Opal Yarnell

Workshops:

Door Prizes: Carmen Carter

Program Chair: Jean Turvey

Humor Presentation: Mary Funk

and Shirley Lewis

Show & Tell Ribbons: Mary Funk

Librarians: Cheryl Tomson and

Connie Passaro

Fundraising/Raffle: Deb McCurnin

and Beverly Renner

Guild Challenge: Karen Edwards

and Shirley Lewis

Guild Project: Linda Clatterbuck

Opportunity Quilt: Karen Edwards

and Shirley Lewis

Opportunity Quilt Tickets: Terri

Oberle and Peggy Skaith

Quilt Show Chairs: Kim Cawthon

and Janette Sheldon

Boutique Chair: Tina Darrow

Vendor Chair: Chrysa Zinser

Retreats: Donna Holloway

Project Linus: Lea Robrahn

KCRQF Rep: Sandy Fey

This is a very busy month for the guild. At our next meeting Kelly Ashton will be

speaking about ‘diamonds’ and the guild’s quilt challenge is due. I can’t wait to see

what everyone has come up with. Make sure to turn in your entry forms for your quilts

as soon as possible or at our meeting for our quilt show at the end of the month.

In addition to that, it is time once again to focus on officers for next year. It is your

participation that makes this such a wonderful guild. Margaret Welch is coordinating

that effort. Please see her article that follows and consider volunteering in some

capacity next year. Rosie

President’s Message – Rosie Brinker

September 2017

NEXT BOARD MEETING: OCTOBER 17TH

AT ANTIOCH LIBRARY, 6:30 PM.

Starlight Quilt Guild Members Needed for 2018

It is getting close to the end of the year of 2017 and the guild needs to have a governing

board for 2018. Please consider volunteering for a position on our board. The guild is

what it is, due to the work of past SQG Boards and the generosity of members who

volunteer to participate.

We do want to continue providing wonderful programs and a smooth running guild to

serve our members. Please email me at mwelch5@kc.rr.com if you are interested in

any of the listed positions. The duties of the positions are listed in the SQG Bylaws which

you can find under Membership Information on the SQG website.

The following positions need to be filled for 2018:

This is a great way to get to know other people in the guild, and to have our guild

continue to grow and be a dynamic organization.

Margaret Welch, Vice-President

Vice-President

Secretary

Guild Challenge

Opportunity Quilt 2018

Quilt Show 2018

Newsletter

Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival Representative

Website

Workshops

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September 26, 2017 Speaker: Kelly Ashton

BLACK & WHITE & ONE BRIGHT CHALLENGE QUILTS ---- NO FREE TABLE

Don't forget to bring your quilt beauties to the September meeting. We'll display them on the tables

normally used for free items, so save your freebies until October.

Karen Edwards and I will number the quilts, provide voting ballots, tally them, and announce the 3 winners

during the meeting. ALSO, remember to bring your quilt forms to turn in with your quilts for the

upcoming quilt show.

Shirley Lewis / Karen Edwards

“Diamonds Are a Quilter’s Best Friend”

Kelly Ashton will be our guest September 26th to present, “Diamonds are a Quilter’s Best Friend”. From Kelly’s website, she describes herself as a …“pragmatic quilt maker. Kelly approaches quilt design and construction with knowledge of and an appreciation for the theoretical and a penchant for the practical.

Her mid-life realization that she truly may not live long enough to use all of her fabric stash has propelled her into “turbo quilt making mode”! Kelly’s quilt designs range from “quick and easy” to “challenging”, thereby providing offerings to quilt makers with a wide range of skills and experience. Many of her designs are “pre-cut friendly”. Kelly loves to teach, and she readily shares with her students the discoveries that she makes along her quilt-making journey while encouraging her students to make discoveries of their own.”

We hope you can join us! Jean Turvey, Program Chair

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BUCKET BRIGADE - Deb McCurnin & Beverly Renner Woo Hoo! We broke the record last month! We raised more in the bucket sales than ever before in one meeting.....unbelievable. Not to mention, every bit was donated by our wonderful guild members and their friends. A special thank you to Mary Honas who was able to obtain the "Farmers Wife" bucket that everyone was oohing and ahing over. This month we will have something for everyone. You like kits? We have a kit? You like fat quarters? We have fat quarters. You like gadgets? We have gadgets. We have everything, mostly the most generous and fun guild members anywhere. So come back and visit the Bucket Babes before the meeting (extra tickets for buying early) or during the break. As always, $5.00 will get you six tickets and $1.00 will give you one great chance. Thank you for your generosity and fun spirit. The Bucket Babes love seeing everyone and hearing about their projects. So, even if you don't need anything from the buckets come back and see us. We are in the corner, where we spent most of our school day years.

Happy Quilting!

Library Corner – Connie Passaro & Cheryl Tomson

Did you enjoy last month’s speaker, Nancy Mahoney? We purchased two of her books to add to the library, LEARN TO PAPER PIECE and KALEIDOSCOPE PAPER PIECING. Our speaker this month is Kelly Ashton. She will be teaching us all about using diamonds in our quilts. We have her book, HEXAGONS, DIAMONDS, TRIANGLES AND MORE. If you are a fan of jelly rolls we have also added JELLY ROLL JAMBALAYA QUILTS by Jean Ann Wright. Finally, we’ve added four donated books: Clever Banners, Panels & Postcards by Mary Mayne, Quick Cozy Flannel Quilts by Rhonda Richards, Pioneer Sampler and Flying Geese both by Eleanor Burns. We hope you’ve all found the library in our new location. As you face the stage, we’re to the left and down the short hall that’s there. Stop in before the meeting or during break to see what we have available.

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Lea Robrahn - Project Linus

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Project Linus – Lea Robrahn

Since 1997, Starlight Quilters have donated blankets to Project Linus for local hospitals and other

organizations that help children in traumatic situations. This year, we’ve donated 353 blankets. Let’s dig deep

and make more.

WE NEED PROJECT LINUS BLANKETS!

The goal has always been for every member to donate at least 3 completed blankets every year. There are kits

that contain instructions and cut pieces to make tops at every meeting.

Some things to remember for Project Linus blankets:

• When using fleece as a back, skip the batting

• The smallest useable size is 36" x 36"

• The best size is between 40” by 50” and 40” by 60”

• Quilt the top by either tying or machine quilting, at least 6” to 8” apart

• When pillowcasing, remember to sew around the edge of the quilt

Exploring the World with Ethan mystery challenge.

Remember to designate your fees go to the Kansas City

Chapter of Project Linus. Sign up soon! The first clue

was just revealed September 16, 2017.

http://projectlinus.org/contest/

For additional patterns see the Project Linus:

Kansas City Chapter: http://www.projectlinuskc.org/

National Organization: http://projectlinus.org/

I sort of messed up this round. I didn't count how many fat quarters came

in. All I can say is I had both arms full and the doggy dish was totally full

of names. Janice McKee was the lucky winner of the autumn blocks.

For September, the theme will be DOTS! Let's see how many dots we can

bring. Some lucky winner will take home the makings of a fun project.

See you in September, Janette Sheldon

FAT QUARTER EXCHANGE

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Starlight Quilters Guild Fall Retreat- Donna Holloway

Sign-ups for our Fall Retreat have hit a record high! At this time we have over 30 quilters joining us, and Unity has confirmed there are additional hotel rooms available to accommodate our group. It's going to be a great party, party, party!!! As a reminder, our Fall Retreat will be on November 10, 11, and 12 at Unity Village in Lee's Summit, MO. Cost will be $200 (double) or $300 (single); and includes your own 4' of table space, 2 nights sleeping accommodations, and meals (Friday dinner; Continental Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner on Saturday, and full hot breakfast on Sunday). Each room has its own mini-fridge for you to store any special snacks/beverages as well. In addition, I will be raffling off a big board ironing surface. Sign-ups for the retreat will close after our September Guild Meeting, with final payment being due by October 1st. Any questions, please contact Donna Holloway (913 433 6752); or DONNALHOLLOWAY@YAHOO.COM Donna L Holloway

I’d Rather Be Stitchin’ – Donna di Natale

A series of quick and easy recipes to get you out of the kitchen and back to stitchin’. .

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Pulled Pork Here is an inexpensive, easy and tasty recipe to feed a crowd.

1 – 3-4 lb. boneless pork butt or arm roast (My go-to is the arm roast sold by Costco. They come 2 to a package and usually sell for

around $1.99 lb.) 1 tsp. 1 tsp. olive oil

1 package McCormick’s Memphis Pit Barbeque Rub seasoning mix ¼ cup water

Rinse the roast and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the oil all over the roast. Pour half of the seasoning mix on a cutting mat or sheet of waxed paper. Roll the roast around until it is covered with the rub. Sprinkle more seasoning mix over the roast as needed. Using your hands, rub the seasoning into the meat – pretend you are massaging a muscle. Pour the water into the crockpot and the place the roast in a crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Place the cooked roast in a large bowl. Let it cool for a few minutes. Using 2 forks, pull (shred) the meat apart. Salt and pepper to taste. Add a bit of BBQ sauce if desired. The cooked pork keeps well in the freezer for 4-6 weeks. I sometimes use my large crockpot to cook 2 roasts at a time – one for now and one for later.

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GROUP GUILD PROJECT

I took 47 more placemats over to Meals on Wheels, making a grand total of 181

this year! They are so very appreciative of these placemats. The director said

that a 91 year old man called and said “You just made my day”. She said a lot of

clients call her to ask about the placemats. I’m lucky that I get to see all of the

placemats. I am so impressed with the quality of workmanship, and the time

and effort you have contributed. You can continue to bring them to the fall guild

meetings. Linda Clatterbuck

Starlight Whimsy

Are you ready? The time is near! The Starlight Quilt Show is almost here!

Is everything ready, or still more to do? Stitching and binding for me; how about

you?

Then, of course, there’s the challenge quilt;

Still not even started! Oh, my, the guilt!

An extra month to get it done, But, once again, I’m under the gun.

Maybe I’ll still get it done for the show,

But, chances are, this year is a “no."

The show is always a beautiful sight - Gorgeous colors and, of course, black and

white.

So, clear your calendars and be ready to go To Starlight’s “Sew Full of Whimsy” Quilt

Show.

Susan Sands Wagner, Historian 2017

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VENDORS:

•Integrative Elements Massage Therapist -chair and

hand massages

•Desperate Quilters - Fabric & Notions

•Colors Custom Dyed Cotton

•Attic Accents - Recreated Vintage/Antiqued Jewelry

•CJ's Treasurers - Handmade Jewelry

•Heartland Quilts - Featherweights & Vintage Sewing

Items. They will be sharpening rotary blades for $2.00

each.

•Quilt Ladder Products

•Third Bell On The Right - Printed T-shirts and Bags

•Canalas Designs - Wearable Art and Accessories

We will have a sign-up sheet for the massage therapist

at the Guild Meeting.

Chrysa Zinser, Vendor Chair

STARLIGHT QUILTERS GUILD QUILT SHOW “Sew Full of Whimsy”,

September 29, (9:30 am – 7 pm) September 30, 2017 (9:30 am – 4:30 pm)

ABULLAH SHRINERS TEMPLE 5300 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas

Admission $4; Under 12 Free

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Do you have a birthday this month? If you have a birthday this month,

please bring a treat to share. September birthdays are:

Becky Edson Leslie Holmes

Marcia Lichtenauer Carol Nash

Cyndy O’Rourke Jean Patchen

Terri Richmond Janette Sheldon

Paula Zurga

Enjoy your day!

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HOSPITALITY

Greeters for September:

Janet Wilke

Ann Doherty

Food Table:

Kim Cawthon

If you are unable to attend your

month, please exchange with

another person or call:

Opal Yarnell at 913-384-1585

Thank you for volunteering!

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2017 CALENDAR

September 21-23: Missouri Star Quilt Co. – Hamilton, MO - 9

th Birthday Bash

September 22 (9-9) & 23 (9-5) Show: Raymore Quilt Guild along with Big Creek Quilters, First Baptist Church of Raymore, 116 S. Washington Street, Raymore, MO, $3 Admission. September 23 (10-5) & 24 (11-4): Miami County Quilters Guild’s 38

th Annual

“Drag & Brag’ Show, Featured Quilter, Pam Hill, Paola Middle School, 405 N. Hospital Drive, Paola; Donations: $3 for adults. 12 & Under free. September 29 (9:30-7) –30 (9:30-4:30): Starlight Quilters Guild Quilt Show, “Sew Full of Whimsy”, Abdallah Shrine Temple, 5300 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas, $4 Admission, Under 12 free. October 20 & 21, 9 am – 4 pm: Lee’s Summit Quilters’ Guild Annual Show, Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 Lakewood Way, LS, MO Admission: $3. October 24 – SQG Speaker: Ronnie Elmore, “Log Cabin Tales” November 10, 11, 12- Starlight Quilters Fall Retreat at John Knox Village, Contact: Donna Holloway –DonnaLHolloway@yahoo.com

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MEMBERSHIP – MICHELE FIX

NEW MEMBERS:

KEEGAN KANTER

KATHRYN FIX

NEXT SQG MEETING! Tuesday, September 26, 2017 NEW ADDRESS: Overland Park Lutheran Church 7810 W. 79

th St.

6:30 PM - Social 7:00 PM – Meeting - Program: KELLY ASHTON, “Diamonds Are a Quilter’s

Best Friend” BRING: • GUILD CHALLENGE QUILTS • QUILT SHOW ENTRY FORMS! • Nametag • Fat Quarters - Polka Dots • Library Books • Linus Quilts and ‘Best Choice’ Labels • Placemats • Show and Tell

We had a record turnout for our last

meeting with speaker, Nancy Mahoney,

107 members and guests!

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Starlight Quilters Guild P. O. Box 9362

Shawnee Mission, KS 66201- 2061 www.starlightquilters.com

SQG Meeting Date and Time:

Monthly guild meetings are held 6:30-9:00 PM every 4th Tuesday, January - October at our new address:

Overland Park Lutheran Church, 7810 W. 79th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66204.

The November meeting date is determined each year based on the Thanksgiving holiday. There is no December meeting.

Newsletter Deadline Articles are due the 9th of the month. Email your article to

Jackie Rudolph (jrudolph019@gmail.com). All members are invited to

submit articles.

Changes: If you have moved, changed your name, e-mail address, or telephone numbers (home, work, or cell), please bring that information with you to the next guild meeting and give that information to our Membership Chair,

Michele Fix, or mail it to Starlight Quilters Guild, PO Box 9362, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201