Dear Quilting Friends,

It's June and that means it is my turn to get out the guild's newsletter.

Since I was inadvertently left off the email list, I did not get the newsletter that Pat sent out. You will forgive me for any duplications.

We welcome back our Snow Birds, Janet Lockhart and Jo Coon. We missed you over the long winter and non-existent spring. We are also glad Stefanie Plymale will be with us a little longer, but I am sure, she would rather have her house sold and be off to Perrysburg. (If anyone has a St. Joseph she can bury, she would love to borrow him.)

What a productive evening we had working on the Stim quilts. Why, we even had our visitors toiling away! Bonnie Legg and Donna DiCarlo are great organizers and coaches and, as a result, much was accomplished. As a reward for our hard work, we were treated to delicious desserts. Pat Mensing's Trifle made a big impression and now I know why. It was spiked with Kahlua! I am enclosing the recipe at the end of the newsletter.

Bonnie Legg is almost back to" midseason form" following coronary bypass surgery. You would never know looking at her what a close call she had. Meanwhile, Sharon Knoop has been "benched" and on "injured reserve" after a mishap with a curb. She fractured a bone in her foot and will be in a soft cast for 6 weeks. She assures me she will have her "game face "on for our June 28th meeting. Sharon will be showing us how to make three DIFFERENT folded flowers and leaves. You should have received the pattern for these.

To participate, you will need to come with pattern pieces prepared as instructed on the pattern, scissors, thread to match material, needle and thimble. To clarify the instructions: Prepare 3 DIFFERENT circles of two colored fabric and 3 sets of leaves prepared the same way you did the circles. The leaves may have the same fabric on both sides or not...Your call. If you need further clarification or did not get the pattern, contact Sharon at 419-898-1276.

The Appliqué Mini Class is being repeated this year and there are 7 participants. Pat Mensing, the organizer, has taken pity on these folks and has enlarged the blocks from 6" to 10" for this new class. The pattern in June will be Rose Wreath and Carol Hofacker will teach needle turn using freezer paper on top method. Have fun ladies.

There has been some interest shown in learning Crazy Quilt stitches. One way to accomplish this learning would be to set aside some time each meeting to learn one of the stitches. Put on your thinking caps and we will discuss this at the next Guild meeting.

Also, to any new member who wishes to join a committee, just let Pat Mensing or me know.

The 2006 Quilt Show Committee will be meeting at Peace Lutheran Church June 20th at7PM

The registration forms were distributed at the last meeting. If you need a form contact Charlotte McNerney, Sue Haering or Mary Hetrick. You will need 2 copies of the form for each quilt entered in the show. It is not too late to reserve a time to have your quilts appraised. Contact Sue Haering for information 419-798-4619.

With the new photo of the raffle quilt and the fact that it has been appraised for $3200, the tickets can almost sell themselves! Please help promote the show (July21-22) as you continue to sell the raffle tickets. If you need more tickets or a photo of the quilt contact Bonnie Legg 419-743-6364.

Don't forget about the Silver Anniversary Challenge. Any questions about that one contact Jackie Zeigler, Barb Hanny or Cathi Dix.

Participating in the monthly block exchange are Pat Jones, Connie Starnes, De Masing, Penny Groscost, Mary Willson, Carol Hofacker, Pat Mensing, Sandy Erwin, Jackie Hopfinger, Mary Widmer and Susan Koblin. If you want to join the group you are welcome. Each month we will make one block for one of the group members. That person provides the pattern, directions and may or may not provide the material.(as in the case of a scrap block). It is a committment but you are guaranteed 12 blocks of your choosing. All participants should come to the June meeting prepared to be the first name choosen. Also, it would be appropriate to consult the group if you are planning on anything that requires more advanced techniques to be assured that your project can be accomplished.

The new Guild handbooks are printed. For those who have not received one, they will be available at the next meeting along with your membership card. Jan Foard and Stefanie Plymale were accidentally omitted. Below is their info:

Jan Foard

jjemelet@aol.com
 

Stefanie Plymale

splymale@aol.com
 

I appreciate your attention to this very lengthy newsletter.

Pat Mensing's Trifle

family size box Duncan Hines Brownie mix

bake as directed

When it comes out of the over, pour 1/3 Cup Kahlua over top...Cool

2 -3oz packages of vanilla pudding prepared as directed

1 large container of Cool Whip

8 Heath bars crumbled

Cut cooled brownies into smallish pieces. In a Trifle bowl layer 1/3 of Brownies, 1/3 pudding. 1/3 Cool Whip 1/3 Heath Bars Continue layering. Refrigerate. Best done 1 day ahead.

ENJOY!

Susan Koblin

Cheers,

 

       Sue