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AUGUST 2012 Issue 140

EASTERN POLK QUILTERS’ QUILD

President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Member at Large (2nd term) Member at Large (1st term) Program Chair Program Chair Elect Newsletter Editor

Shari Walkup Julie Young Pat Meuler

Ronna Kurtz Linda Smith

Marsha Horner Diana Anderson Paulette Roche

Mary Burns

967-2048 266-5035 967-7686 266-1819 577-3014 979-7218 266-8827

266-6105 822-8916

GUILD PINS WILL BE FOR SALE AT THE AUGUST MEETING FOR $5!

2013-2014 OPEN BOARD POSITIONS The purpose of our guild is to stimulate an interest in quilts and quilt making, educate mem-bers and provide for the interchange of information. We rely on the talents of ALL guild mem-bers to function. It is very important to have people step up and volunteer for the open board positions. The board positions are two years terms and include attending a monthly board meeting. General information regarding each of these positions can be found in Article III—Board of Directors Duties in the Eastern Polk Quilters’ Guild By-Laws. ** Vice-President ** Treasurer ** Member-at-Large ** Program Chair — looking for possibly co-chairs or a small group ** Newsletter If you have an interest in one of these positions or you would like more information or you know of someone who would be a candidate for a board position, please contact Marsha Horner at 515.979.7218 or Marlee Jennings at 515.965.8094.

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CRAFT SHOW WILL BE HERE BEFORE WE KNOW IT!!!! The Craft Show for this year will again be held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines on November 10th from 9 to 3 pm. Gundel Basart is chairing the sale, so please contact her with any questions. Included in this newsletter is the list she has so kindly pro-vided us with TONS of ideas, so now we have NO EXCUSES!! The Craft Show is a big moneymaker for the Guild, so the sooner we all get started on mak-ing things to sell, the better!

DENISE SPRAIN TRUNK SHOW AT GUILD MEETING NEXT MONDAY

Denise Sprain from the Iowa Falls Sewing Center will be presenting a trunk show of her quilts, projects, and some of her newest and best patterns. Since the workshop for the Christmas Tree Skirt that was to be held on Sunday was cancelled, Denise will be bringing the pattern to the meeting on Monday, along with many, many more items from her store. She and her husband will set up the items before the meeting begins, so be sure to arrive early if you would like a chance to shop. They will also be leaving early so they can get back to Iowa falls and prepare to open the shop on Tuesday morning.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHARON MEADOWCROFT

Forgive me if I missed other winners at the

State Fair, but there were sooooo many quilts

and this one did stand

out. Sharon received a

first place blue ribbon

for a beautiful quilt with

baskets of 3 dimen-

sional flowers. Hope

you saw it. If you have

not been to the fair yet,

it’s on the lower level of

the Varied Industries

Building in the room

with all the first place

quilts.

A NOTE FROM MARILYN NIELSEN

To all Guild Members:

Thank you so much for your donation of

fabric and snippets for the quilts and pil-

lows we make for My Brother’s Keeper in

Mitchellville. It is your generosity that pro-

vides us the goods for our charity. We ap-

preciate everything you do and a great BIG

THANK YOU to everyone.

Sincerely,

Marilyn Nielsen

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COMMUNITY SERVICE For 2012 we have had 120 quilts donated to ChildServe and the Fire Department. Your talents and generosity is just fabulous. Be sure that you continue to sign your name to the Community Service Board when you make your donations of quilts or to the banner project. We will be having a drawing from these names at our December guild meet-ing. Since we are having such a good year, your EPQG Board has decided to add an additional 2 gift prizes. You will now have a chance to receive one of three prizes. A special “Thank You” goes out to Cindy at Quilters Cupboard for her contribution of three $10 gift certificates. There will be one in each of the prize packages.

CHILDSERVE BANNER PROJECT

We have received a request from ChildServe to help out with a project making banners,

flags and napkins to decorate the walls and tables of their café. If you are interested in

participating, please pick up an information sheet at the sign in table at the guild meet-

ing, Any questions please call Linda Smith at 265-0429 or email smithlk@earthlink.nt

After making a delivery to Childserve in July, the Guild received a thank you.

“Please thank all the

wonderful ladies that

made and donated all the

beautiful quilts. I can’t

tell you how much it

means to the children

when they can pick out

their own quilt. You all

have a gift/talent and we

appreciate you sharing it

with our children.”

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August Refreshments Refreshments this month will be provided by the members listed for Aug. The member whose name is first in the list each month is the co-ordinator for the refreshments for that month.

Please remember the responsibili-ties of the refreshment committee each month: 1) Supply the goodies. 2) Supply the paper and plastic

utensils. 3) Clean up after. 4) Take garbage out. Dumpster is

right outside the back door. 5) Left over paper supplies may be

left in our storage room, next to the kitchen.

It is important that each one of us remains committed to these small responsibilities each month. Thanks!!!!

REFRESHMENT VOLUNTEERS FOR 2012

AUG Pam Poppe Lois Kern Madalyn Evans Melissa Criswell Julie Busch SEPT Free Motion Quilters OCT Dorothy Cowlen Chris Brown Joyce Barclay Reni Navelanko Jean Redman Beda Hobbs NOV Piecemakers DEC Pam Poppe Madalyn Evans Lois Kern Cheryl Newlin JAN 2013 Mary Scott Jeanette Hoke Phyllis Knox Sandi Wingert Helen Phillips

2012 EPQG RAFFLE QUILT, 86 X 98

FIREHOUSE QUILT PATTERNS REMINDER

This is a reminder that the patterns for the firehouse quilts

need to circulate. If you have one, could you please return

it to the next meeting so someone else can use it.

Gundel took 4 quilts to Fire-station #1 downtown and met

the Chief. He was very appreciative of our efforts. Now,

each investigator carries 5 quilts in the car. The Chief and

his crew packed all the quilt individually in large zip loc

bags and they look very nice that way. Let’s keep them

coming!

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Aug 19 Workshop: CANCELLED

Aug 20 Denise Sprain from Iowa Falls Sewing Center, Trunk Show, 7 pm

Sep 1 Saturday Sew, 9 am at Church of the Cross

Sep 16 Workshop: Jennifer Bernard, 1 pm.

Sep 17 Trunk Show, Jennifer Bernard from Webster City, 7 pm.

Oct 3-6 Des Moines AQS Show

Oct 6 Saturday Sew, 9 am at Cross Creek

Oct 12-13 Fall Retreat — Doanes Park Youth Center, Pleasant Hill, 9 am to 10 pm.

Oct 15 Judy Martin from Grinnell, Trunk Show. 7 pm. Halloween Costume Con-test!

Nov 3 Saturday Sew, 9 am at Church of the Cross

Nov 10 Craft Fair, Saturday 9-3. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Des Moines

Nov 18 Workshop: Marilyn Foreman, 1 pm.

Nov 19 Marilyn Foreman from St. Paul, Trunk Show. www.quiltmoment.com. 7 pm

Dec 1 Saturday Sew, 9 am at Church of the Cross

Dec 17 Pot Luck Supper and Secret Sister Reveal, 6:30pm

2012 Programs and Events SEPTEMBER 16 WORKSHOP ECHO SHAPE IMPROVISATION

SWEATSHIRT JACKET

Join Jennifer Bernard on Sunday, September

16th at 1pm at Lutheran Church of the Cross for

an afternoon of creative fun turning a sweatshirt

into a fun jacket. You will be altering a sweat-

shirt to to open down the front, bias bind the

edges, and extend the edge of the sweatshirt with

piecing. You will choose from 4 shapes — a

heart, a leaf, flower, or square, then cut them out

as smaller and smaller echoes, scatter them crea-

tively over the sweatshirt and fuse in place. The

edges of the shapes will need to be buttonhole

stitched or zigzagged. (The technique will be

demonstrated in class, but you will not be able to

to finish all the stitching in the afternoon work-

shop.) Rickrack, bias stems, and button can be

added for more improvisation! You will learn to

make pockets from from the shapes and add

cuffs to the sleeves, and also how to get a better

fit to those boxy sweatshirts.

This jacket does not have a written pattern, so if

you want to create a unique improvised jacket

come join in the fun at the workshop.

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BERNINA Sewing Center 325 5th Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 515.255.1010

IowaQuiltBlock.com

Store Hours: Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday 1 – 4 p.m.

Mon, Tues, Fri:

9AM-6PM

Wed: 9AM-4PM

Thurs: 9AM-7PM

Sat: 10AM-4PM

Sun: Closed

505 N Cedar St., Tipton, IA 52772

(563) 886-1600

Offering Longarm Services Soon!

Sheila Powelka & Kerri Smith fabricstasher@iowatelecom.net http://www.thefabricstasher.com

Quilter’s Cupboard 706 SW 3rd Street

Ankeny, Iowa 50023

515-963-8758

Central Iowa’s Favorite Quilting StoreCentral Iowa’s Favorite Quilting StoreCentral Iowa’s Favorite Quilting StoreCentral Iowa’s Favorite Quilting Store Quilter’s Cupboard is your go-to Iowa quilt store for all your quilting

needs. Our friendly quilt shop staff is available to answer your

questions and help pick fabrics for any quilting project.

Don’t see what you are looking for? Just ask.

We’d love to try to find it for you.

We are located in Uptown Ankeny, Iowa, just minutes from

Downtown Des Moines, in a charming blue house that provides

a cozy atmosphere which is sure to inspire you.

Store Hours:Store Hours:Store Hours:Store Hours:

Mon.-Sat. 10:00-5:30

Thursday 10:00-7:00

Sunday Noon-4:00

Don’t forget to visit “Knitting Next Door”… right next doorDon’t forget to visit “Knitting Next Door”… right next doorDon’t forget to visit “Knitting Next Door”… right next doorDon’t forget to visit “Knitting Next Door”… right next door

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FOR CHRISTMAS

Ornaments Gift card holders

Table runners Candle mats

Greeting cards Treat bags

Banners Garlands

FOR HOUSE AND HOME

Pizza pan pads (orphan blocks) Hot pats

Fabric bowls and boxes Coasters

Casserole carrier Trivets

Pillows/pillowcases Small quilts

Baked potato, corn, chip, bread bags Runners (holiday, neutral)

Placemats (holiday and neutral) Tablemats (holiday, neutral)

Aprons Hot mitts

Laundry bag

FOR THE PETS

Holiday collars Fish//bone placemats

Rag toys Dog coats

Dog beds Cat beds

Dog blankets Cat blankets

IDEAS FOR CRAFT FAIRIDEAS FOR CRAFT FAIRIDEAS FOR CRAFT FAIRIDEAS FOR CRAFT FAIR

FOR THE KIDS

Bibs Burp Cloth

Receiving blankets Tab blankets

Crackle Toys Crayon keepers

Baby quilts Stuffed toys

Appliqued onesies Diaper covers

PRETTY ODDS AND ENDS

Little pouches Billfolds

Checkbooks Small bags and purses

Fabric flower corsages Hair decorations

Yarn necklaces Market (shopping) bags)

Techy bags (iPod, Kindle, etc.) Jewelry bag

Camera straps Luggage tags, passport cover

Eyeglass cases Travel tissue covers

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Payment / Registration * Payment for the retreat must accompany the registration form. Please make checks payable to EPQG.

* Refunds will only be issued if cancellation is made by October 5th.

* Reservations may not be sold or given to another guild member. The retreat chairperson will contact the first

person on the waiting list to fill the vacancy. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

* If you are not able to attend the August or September Guild Meetings and you would like to sign up for the retreat, please send your completed registration form and check to:

Laura Anspach, 4256 NE 38 Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50317

If you have questions concerning the retreat, please contact Laura Anspach at 515.974.9685.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2012 FALL RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM

$30 PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _________________________________ Cell Phone _________________________________

Email:_____________________________________________________________________________________

Can you bring? Iron _____ Ironing Board _____ Large Cutting Mat: _____

Additional retreat registration forms will be available at the August and September Guild Meetings.

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Cost: $30

Food: There will be a sign-up sheet for meals at the August and September Guild Meetings.

Please bring your favorite snacks and munchies to share. We’re great guinea pigs – try out a new recipe!

Accommodations:

* Building capacity is approximately 50 people.

* Large round tables will be set up. Feel free to bring a small side table if you so desire.

* 2 large cutting tables with mats will be available.

* Several irons and ironing boards will be available.

* Kitchen with large refrigerator and ovens. Please provide your own serving utensils.

When: October 12th and 13th Where: Doanes Park Youth Center Friday 9:00 am to 10:00 pm 5050 Doanes Park Road

Saturday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Pleasant Hill, Iowa

2012 FALL RETREAT

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FIRST CLASS

Meeting Agenda

August 20, 7:00 PM

Denise Sprain Trunk Show

Iowa Falls Sewing Center

Welcome

Announcements

Birthdays

Show and Tell

Refreshments

Lutheran Church of the Cross

1701 8th Street SW Altoona IA

Bring a friend!

Eastern Polk Quilters Guild P. O. Box 491

Altoona, IA 50009

Moved? Incorrect address?

Please email address changes to Mary Burns at

marylynneburns@yahoo.com or call 515 822-8916.