THE FRIENDSHIP STAR JULY Revised
July 2021 – Volume XXXV– Issue 9
FORT WORTH QUILT GUILD
Meeting Location: West Freeway Church of Christ
1900 S. Las Vegas Trail Fort Worth, TX 76108
President: Sarah Tutt 817-312-2960
President-Elect: Molly Risewick 817-721-0500
Email: FortWorthQG@gmail.com
Website: www.fwqg.org
Location: PO Box 121942, Fort Worth, TX 76121
Facebook: facebook.com/FortWorthQuiltGuild
HI-LIGHTS
Next meeting –June 20, 6:30 PM -- In-person
Online - logon at 6:15
Business Meeting – 6:30 - 7:00 (will include show and share)
Program – Martha LIndberg - Martha Lindberg will present her very popular: Welcome to My Neighborhood - Trunk Show & Program.
Workshop –Saturday, July 24
We will have a Saturday. workshop on July 24th from 10 AM to 3 PM. The workshop. cost is $25. Stop by the Programs table to see the sample quilt you can make at the workshop and sign up or if you are already on the list, you can pay your $25.00 for the workshop.
West Freeway Church of Christ 1900 S. Las Vegas Trail Fort Worth, TX 76108
The July meeting will be held in person at the Church. Masks and social distancing will be requested. There will be no refreshments served. Only the business meeting will be online.
Notes from the President
Notes from the President.
July 7, 2021
It seems like I have barely gotten started and now my year as president is beginning to wind down. The nominating committee has been hard at work and their recommendations for a new slate of officers will be presented at the next meeting which is now less than two weeks away. In addition to officers there will be new and returning committee chairs and a variety of places to learn the ropes and assist in the committees.
This has been a strange and, in many ways, difficult year. Many of us have lost loved ones and missed opportunities that we were looking forward to. Some have used the extra time at home to exercise their creativity in new ways and others have been knocked off track and are trying to get their creative juices flowing again.
But the summer will end in celebration! The North Texas Quilt Festival will be August 19-21. By attending and volunteering in this event you will be helping to pass creative energy along to others. Buy a ticket (or several). Encourage others to attend. Sign up as a volunteer.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THE QUILT SHOW!
We are continuing to live into the reality of our current situation – some days with better grace than others. Be safe. Wear your mask. Make a mask for someone else. Get vaccinated when you can.
Sew on – it’s good for the soul!
Sarah
BOARD MEETING
The board meetings are on the 1st Tuesday of the month via Zoom link starting at 6:30 pm. If you have something that needs to be brought to the board’s attention or would like a link to the meeting, please contact a board member. Board meetings are open to all, but only board members may vote.
Upcoming Programs
Tuesday, July 20 Martha Lindberg
We are pleased to present Martha LIndberg for our July program on the 20th. Martha Lindberg will present her very popular: Welcome to My Neighborhood - Trunk Show & Program.
Saturday, July 24 Workshop
We will also have a Saturday. workshop on July 24th from 10 AM to 3 PM. The workshop. cost is $25. Stop by the Programs table to see the sample quilt you can make at the workshop and sign up or if you are already on the list, you can pay your $25.00 for the workshop.
You can also use the website to sign up online. - FWQG.ORG - Workshop/Garage Sale Table Signup
Tuesday, August 17 VERY IMPORTANT. Zoom only business meeting
This is the week of the quilt show, but we must elect the new officers who will be installed at our September meeting.
Tuesday, September 21 Installation of new officers
We hope to have some sort of covered dish at this meeting.
Dorene Beck
Thayne Rooney
VPs of Programs 20-21
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP: Seams that everyone loves a quilting bargain! Fifty quilt lovers turned out for our June “Garage Sale” which included four new members, two participating by ZOOM and three visitors. Lots of visiting and catching up, as well as shopping after the long Covid isolation.
Welcome new members:
Alexandra (Lexi) Brown (5-month old son also attended)
5428 Randol Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
214-709-4041
Valerie Griffin
545 Park Center Blvd.
Saginaw, TX 76179
903-267-7459
Sandra McDonald
6208 Feather Wind Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76135
817-938-5426
Cheryl Russell
6716 Red Bud Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76135
817-797-6673
Olivia Baron (sent her dues)
817-913-1984
Membership Co-Chairpersons: Judi Janes and Carolyn Hughes
Minutes from June Meeting
President, Sarah Tutt called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Total in attendance: 50 members present, 2 via Zoom.
Three new members joined. Welcome Lexi Brown, Valerie Griffin and Sandra McDonald.
Treasurer’s Report by Shelley Clauss, was sent to the membership via email.
Minutes from May meeting were included in the newsletter.
Old Business
No old business
New Business
No new business
Lovies
Beverly Peterson collected a large quantity of lovies.
Program
The July meeting will be in person and on Zoom, for those unable to attend in person.
July: Martha Lindberg - Welcome to My Neighborhood- Trunk Show & Program
Sat. Workshop: Wonky Dresden Neighborhood Workshop 10 AM to 3 PM
Due to the Quilt Show being the same week as our meeting, the August meeting will be on Zoom only. Please plan to attend this short Zoom meeting. Elections of new Officers will take place.
Quilt Show
Molly Risewick announced T-shirts will sell for $15.00 each.
Tickets will be $10.00 in advance, $13 at the show. Printed tickets will be available at the July meeting.
SHOW AND TELL
New member, Valerie Griffin showed a quilt she designed with a modern feel and some paper pieced Pug blocks.
Grace Stroud showed her mini quilt called Carolina Lily. Her first antique quilt was a yellow Carolina lily. She had this mini quilt pattern for years and decided to make it yellow like her 1920’s version.
Lazara Abernathy showed a quilt that was started at a Bonnie Hunter workshop, years ago. She just quilted it this year.
New member, Lexi Brown, showed a baby quilt she made for a friend who finally had a baby.
Cecilia Buckholz showed a quilt she made for her sixteen year old grandson, Joshua. The quilt is a North Star pattern from MSQC.
Ann Houpt showed a Gnome Buddies quilt she made for a friend who collects gnomes. She says it was a pattern she had to have, but doesn’t want to keep.
Ann Houpt showed a baby quilt called Woodland friends, quilted by David Beers. The quilt is for a Great Nephew who will be born soon.
Beverly Peterson showed a quilt called Night Star, quilted by David Beers. Beverly made it for her
Granddaughter.
Beverly showed a nine patch on point she made and David Beers quilted. It’s for her friend Kari who was diagnosed with three tumors.
Jonquele Jones show a mini quilt she made and quilted, called Sarahs scraps. She is donating it to the Mini Auction. She used scraps left over from one of Sarah Tutt’s Sew in the New Year quilts.
Submitted by Cecilia Buckholz, Secretary
HOSPITALITY
Hope everyone had a great 4th of July holiday and was able to spend time with family and friends.
It was good to see everyone at the June Guild meeting. The garage sale was fun and a lot of good bargains were available. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the July guild meeting.
July Birthdays
7-11. Cecil Long
7-21. Suzanne Garcia
7-28 Ann Houston
Karen Holder, Marilyn Smith
Hospitality Committee
SECRET QUILT BUDDIES
Secret Quilt Buddies has been put on Hold for now
North Texas Quilt Festival Information
North Texas Quilt Festival (August 19-21, 2021) Irving Convention Center
This will be the first major quilt show in the Metroplex since the beginning of the pandemic and the excitement is building.
QUILT ENTRIES
The exhibit space is full, so any quilts you want to show need to be held until next year's show.
TICKETS
Sarah Tutt will have a bundle of tickets to sell for $10. This is a discount on the price at the door. The more we sell, the more money the guild makes.
T-SHIRTS
If you want to have your shirt before the show starts (and at a discount), bring your money to the meeting on Tuesday, June 15. They will cost $15-17 dollars depending on size. Beverly Peterson will have the order form. (If paying by cash, please bring correct change).
VOLUNTEERS
Thayne Rooney will have the signup sheet for volunteers. We will need volunteers for set-up on Tuesday, scribing for the judges on Wednesday, assisting in various ways during the show on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; and taking the show down on Saturday. Most shifts are likely to be half-day, but the specifics have not been worked out. The show cannot happen without our help as volunteers. Please be ready to sign up for one or more shifts.
Quilt show mini-quilt auction
Be aware that this year we are having a Silent Auction, with about 60 items for sale each day. I said “items” because this year we are allowing you to put in other handmade items, think nice bags, table runners, and other works of art. Since this year we are limited in the number of items we can enter/donate, think quality not quantity. Do your best work, make something you would be willing to buy or gift.
· Your item must be able to be hung in a 24”x24” area. Quilts must have a sleeve, temporary hanging system for other items.
· You must register you quilt online so we can plan. Register at: https://qgoa.org/ntqfminiform/
Deadline is our next guild meeting: June 15, 2021! Make sure to print out a copy of your form to attach to your item.
· You must turn in your items at the meeting to Judy Faulkner or Molly Risewick. Call if you need to make other arrangements: 817-729-4193.
Thanks,
Judy Faulkner
Quilt Show booth for FWQG
Thanks to all who have given me items to sell in our booth.
Looking for more to sell:
Burp cloths
Small bags
Embroidered items, etc.
Please bring more items to the next guild meeting.
Also, let me know when you can work the booth with me. We have a lot of fun too. (remember that booth volunteers and show volunteers are both needed)
If you have any questions, please call or text me - 817-269-5158. Gillian
BEES
REMNANTS:
FRAYED KNOTS BEE
ROGUE BEE:
After a long absence, we finally were able to meet for a long lunch on Thursday, July 1st.
There were 5 members present where we got re-acquainted.
Lunch was at Cracker Barrell in a semi-private corner.
Sara Tutt had made cooling neck cloths for the guiild booth.
Beverly Peterson reported she was taking over 100 lovies to Harris Hospital after the meal.
Linda Cochran had been on 3 trips and especially enjoyed her trip to California to see her son Ryan.
Laurel Grannon is still having trouble with her ankle.
I have just finished a baby quilt for my Great Great Nephew who lives in New Hampshire - birth day June 26th.
Scribe, Ann Houpt
TIGHT KNOTS BEE
On June 2, 2021, the Tight Knots Bee was hosted by Carolyn Hughes at her condo clubroom. Present were Cheri Bigham, Chris Tomich, Pat Wagers, Grace Stroud, Carolyn Hughes, Barbara Anderson, Peggie Herring, Judi Janes, and Gillian Coleman. We were served Carolyn’s traditional Lemon Nothing Bundt Cake and homemade chocolate caramel pretzel candies. Carolyn knows what we like…Patty Ford commented before the bee meeting that she would miss the bundt cake!
Our discussion ranged from recent and/or postponed trips, arthritis medications and outhouses. I have no idea how we progressed to outhouses and Port-a-lets!
During Show ‘N’ Tell, Carolyn showed a completed rail fence quilt; Grace showed items she made for the upcoming quilt show boutique; Pat showed a quilt she completed from a quilt cruise: 118”x 118” Debbie Maddy pattern. Chris made wheelchair quilts to be donated and showed a quilt made for her sister: California King size brown and gray. Peggie showed a wall hanging and Gillian shared her Pat Speth North Star Quilt. Very creative and productive group of quilters…
The June LRC fat quarter was stripes.
Submitted by Judi Janes
BEV RAMSEY FUND
Bev Ramsey was a charter member of the guild, a past president, teacher, and friend. We lost her way too early. The fund was set up to help those in need to be able to enjoy the things she loved very much, retreats and workshops. We should be able to send 2 people to retreat this year. Application forms will be available at the November and December meetings or by sending an email request to Karen Holder. Applications should be in no later than the end of January. The applications may be given to a member of the board or to Grace Stroud.
Cook Children's Hospital
Diane Arthur
14225 Meadow Grove Drive Haslet, TX 76052
972 854 1352
https://cookchildrens.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/giving/stitch-a-wish/item-telemetryteen.pdf
https://cookchildrens.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/giving/stitch-a-wish/item-telemetrybib.pdf
QUILTS OF VALOR
Quilts of Valor
If you have a quilt or a top for the quilts of valor program, please contact
Suzanne DiCarlo, Information and Help Desk Coordinator, QOVF
email is suzanne.dicarlo@QOVF.org
phone 864-567-6823.
QOV will also have a booth at the Quilt Show.
NICU QUILTS
NICU Quilts
The NICU at Texas health is now receiving lovies. I will pick them up from you if you have some or you can drop them off at my house front porch if you want. I have plenty of flannel if you need some. Let me know. These little ones need your help. Thanking you in advance
JPS was recently named the best hospital in the country by Washington Monthly. They are always very grateful for our donations. They recently sent the following note.
“Hope you’re having a healthy start to the new year! On behalf of JPS volunteer services, we want to ensure that you know how much we appreciate you. Whether it’s been through sewing, quilting, crocheting, or knitting - our new mothers, babies, and our cancer patients enjoy what your heart and hands provide them – that caring comfort, the feeling of gratitude and happiness when a volunteer or nurse hands them your precious gift. Thank you!!!”
Their webpage for their needs is
https://www.jpshealthnet.org/community/volunteer-opportunities/other-opportunities-to-serve
They currently have issued urgent need requests for receiving blankets (36”x36”) as well as afghans and quilts for adults.
If you’re interested in sewing other things they also have requested ostomy bag covers and small heart-shaped pillows for breast cancer surgery patients. They’ve also issued new requests for baby mittens and fidget blankets.
Julie Hedden is currently serving as collector and deliverer of donations. So, please let her know if you have items (Julie.hedden@sbcglobal.net). Or call JPS directly at 817-702-1596 (Katie Bonifas) to arrange to drop off donations.
Beverly Peterson
SUNSHINE & SHADOWS
Roxanne Pillar welcomes her 3rd Grandson, Beau Baker. Proud parents are her son, Alec and his wife Emily.
Beau was born around 11:30 pm, May 1st. 9lb 3oz, 22.5". Everyone is doing well.
JoAnn Masters' 42-year-old nephew, Corey, recently lost his long, hard-fought battle with cancer.
SarahTutt's mother passed at the end of May.
Please let me know any news to be sent to the guild.
AND text me at 817-269-5158
Gillian
new slate of Board offices to be voted on in August for 2021-2022
President- Molly Risewick
President Elect- Wanda Edmunds
Vice President- Thayne Rooney
Vice- President- Shelley Clauss
Secretary- Cecelia Buckholz
Treasurer- Karen Wiesman
Member at Large- Kris Morris
Member at Large- Sue Hilgardner
2020-2021 Board and Committees
Board
President Sarah Tutt 817 312 2960 sarahtutt@yahoo.com
President-Elect Molly Risewick 817-721-0500 molly.risewickzeno@gmail.com
VP - Program Dorene Beck 817-995-5740 dorebeck@gmail.com
VP - Program Thayne Rooney 817-223-3982 Rooney.thayne@gmail.com
Treasurer Shelley Clauss 817-994-0195 Shelleyclauss@gmail.com
Secretary Cecilia Buckholz 817-480-7606 Cbuckholz1@gmail.com
Member at Large Judy Faulkner 817-729-4193 KJASA@yahoo.com
Member at Large Kris Morris 817-988-9283 kandkmorris@hotmail.com
Past President /Parliamentarian Karen Rhyneer 817-597-0484 bernie56_99@yahoo.com
Committees
Communications Gillian Coleman 817-269-5158 gillian.coleman@att.net
Door Prizes Anna Addington 817-564-5431 thelewitt@gmail.com
Greeter Nancy Smith 817-996-6819 jamesnancya@aol.com
Hospitality Marilyn Smith 817-917-9294 mpsmith52@tx.rr.com
Hospitality
NICU Julia Hedden 817.797.6109 julie.hedden@sbcglobal.net
HUGS
Lovies Beverly Peterson 817-346-0321 bpete1900@yahoo.com
Membership Judi Janes 817-292-3948 judi.janes@yahoo.com
Membership Carolyn Hughes 817-737-0997 hughes1668@att.net
Newsletter Wanda Edmunds 682-560-9101 dooleymac@gmail.com
President's Quilt Dorene Beck 817-995-5740 dorebeck@gmail.com
President's Quilt Molly Risewick 817-721-0500 molly.risewickzeno@gmail.com
Quilt Buddies Lori Darley 858-883-5674 loridarley@hotmail.com
Quilt Show Rep Thayne Rooney 817-223-3982 Rooney.thayne@gmail.com
Quilt Show Rep Molly Risewick 817-721-0500 molly.risewickzeno@gmail.com
Quilt Show Volunteer coordinator Thayne Rooney 817-223-3982 Rooney.thayne@gmail.com
Quilt Show t-shirts Beverly Petterson 817-346-0321 bpete1900@yahoo.com
Quilt Show Tickets Sarah Tutt 817 312 2960 sarahtutt@yahoo.com
Quilt Show Minis Judy Faulkner 817-729-4193 KJASA@yahoo.com
Quilt Show Booth Gillian Coleman 817-269-5158 gillian.coleman@att.net
Raffle Quilt Cecilia Buckholz 817-480-7606 Cbuckholz1@gmail.com
Raffle Quilt Tickets
Retreats Karen Rhyneer 817-597-0484 bernie56_99@yahoo.com
Show N Tell Molly Risewick 817-721-0500 molly.risewickzeno@gmail.com
Sunshine / Shadows Gillian Coleman 817-269-5158 gillian.coleman@att.net
WebMaster Dorene Beck 817-995-5740 dorebeck@gmail.com
Smore Administrator Shelley Clauss 817-994-0195 shelley.clauss@att.net
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