THE FRIENDSHIP STAR July

Meeting Location: West Freeway Church of Christ

1900 S. Las Vegas Trail Fort Worth, TX 76108

President: Wanda Edmunds 682-560-9101

President-Elect: Lynda McGee 817-343-9124

lyndamcgee@sbcglobal.net

Email: FortWorthQG@gmail.com
Website: www.fwqg.org
Location: PO Box 121942, Fort Worth, TX 76121
Phone: -------
Facebook: facebook.com/FortWorthQuiltGuild

Next meeting: July 18, 2023

Our Quilting Journey by Grace Stroud and Judi Janes

Quilt Show is Coming!!

Board Meetings are the first Tuesday of the Month.

Meetings will be held at Wanda Edmunds house at 6:30pm. If you have something that needs to be brought to the attention of the Board, or you would like to discuss the issue in person, please contact a Board Member. Board Meetings are open to all but only board members can vote at the meetings.

July Program

The July program, Our Quilting Journeys, will be presented by FWQG members Judi Janes and Grace Stroud. We will tell you how we got into quilting and show you the very first quilts we ever made. Then we will show some of our favorite quilts and tell you about our favorite designers, patterns, techniques, tools, etc. Learn how we’ve evolved (or not) as quilters in our twenty plus years as members of the Fort Worth Quilt Guild. We promise to be entertaining and maybe even funny.

August Program

Zoom meeting with last minute show details and election of officers

September Program

New officer installation and potluck!

Membership committee:

The new 2023-2024 membership year begins in September. We will begin collecting dues at that time. If anyone wishes to pay in August we will also collect dues at the August meeting. Checks can be made payable to FWQG. The dues are $30 for under 65 yrs ; $25 for 65 yrs and older; free for 80yrs and older with 10 years membership in the Guild. See you at the meeting.

Barbara Hughes 903-926-3581 hughesb@eastex.net
Dave Beers 817-666-8404 QUILTSBYDAVE@gmail.com

NTQF 2023

It’s almost time for the show!

Important dates : mini turn in -- before July 21 , quilt turn in – August 13, show starts – August 17, show ends / quilt pickup – August 19.

Tickets will be on sale at the July meeting, $12 each. Please purchase a ticket or two (bring a friend). Remember, 100% of these ticket sales goes straight to OUR guild.

If you pre-ordered a T-shirt, please try to pick it up at the July meeting or contact Lynda McGee. There will also be T-shirts at the show.

Volunteers : We need lots of volunteers to run a successful show. I haven’t seen a lot of FWQG members signed up yet. Use signup genius for the ‘guild’ positions https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DAAA62FA0F94-north and for Expo positions use http://www.sewingexpo.com/AmbassadorApplication.aspx .

If you registered a quilt(s) in the show, it’s time to finish and/or prep. Look at quilt entry preparations

http://www.fwqg.org/uploads/1/2/7/7/127780965/div_categoryinstructions.pdf

If you need someone to drop off and/or pickup your entry, contact Lynda McGee or Molly Risewick as soon as possible to schedule an early drop.

Get those booth items to Ann Houpt.

Consider carpooling to the show. If you agree to drive 3 friends to the show, our guild will provide you with a free ticket. 4 people means only $2.50 each for parking and friends to keep you company on the drive!

There will be some new and interesting things at the show. Special quilt exhibits (they sound fascinating). A ‘treasure hunt’ with a small prize for completion. ‘Make Space’ area with interesting crafts to make while there. Something new, called Quilt Street, will be introduced at our show…may include a little party. More vendors than last year.

Check out the guild website fwqg.org for all the quilt show information and links.

Mini Quilt Auction

Please, bring your minis to the July Guild meeting, drop off at my house or arrange a pickup. We will be pre-setting the auction on July 22.

Also, the auction still needs volunteers to help bidders register, find minis that they interest them, understand the auction rules…

Send Sunshine and Shadows to Anne Houpt : annhoupt@aol.com

Hope everyone has a Happy and Safe 4th of July with family and friends.
Thank you to all that brought refreshments to the June guild meeting everyone enjoyed them. I’m sure you have a snack recipe that you saw on Facebook that you would like to try so make it and share.
Hope everyone is making things for the booth. We need everyone to get involved in this project. It only takes a few minutes to make several items for the booth so we can continue to have great programs.
July Birthdays
11. Cecil Long
19. Sandra McDonald
21. Suzanne Garcia
25. Nancy Houston
28. Ann Houpt
Marilyn Smith
Hospitality Committee

The next Art Quilt Interest Group is August 5 from 10 - 1. We’ll be playing with MARBLING. See the Guild Facebook page for suggested materials to gather.

Jonquele Jones has two quilts on display at the Dallas Area Fiber Artists show Fantastic Fibers at the Point in CC Young Retirement Community. The show runs through August 12 and is open to the public. 7 AM - 8 PM

https://www.dallasfiberartists.org/shows

The Point Center for Arts & Education

Campus of CC Young Retirement Community

4847 W. Lawther Dr. Dallas, TX 75214

Bee Report: FRAYED KNOTS

Members of the Frayed Knots bee celebrated Independence Day with two days of stitching, food & friendship.

Ann Houpt made a table runner top, worked on a hand-embroidered block and made progress on a top called Four-Patch Around the World.

Sarah Tutt worked on her summery, citrusy quilt top, pocket pouches for friends, and finished out her Texas mini quilt for the auction.

Deborah Warren worked on a vintage Christmas top and salvaging pieces from a first quilt made by her daughter.

Jonquele Jones finished an art quilt, a patriotic mini and prepped the sleeve for the large star quilt that will go to the show.

… an enjoyable and productive holiday party.

Tight Knots Bee

Start a Bee

One of the most fun parts of belonging to a Guild is getting to know other quilters. But, there aren’t many opportunities to actually get to SEW and learn from one another, except in a bee. Most of the guild bees have been around for many years and don’t have openings for many newcomers. If you want to get know more of your fellow members, start a new bee!

General Guidelines

• 7-9 members. Start with the people sitting near you at Guild or advertise in the bee section of the newsletter, or on the FB page.
• A place to meet: dining room table, living room, playroom, apartment clubhouse, nearby church… You may want to rotate hosting among those with enough space.
• Monthly meeting time for 1.5-4 hours. Some groups may also have periodic all-day project days or retreats.
• Some groups organize around a common interest: appliqué, modern, art, charity projects, while some are based on proximity.
• Start simply and see how the group’s dynamics play out through time. There are lots of activity ideas online.

Bev Ramsey was a charter member of the guild, a past president, a teacher and a friend. We lost her way too early. The Bev Ramsey fund was set up to help those in need enjoy the things she loved very much, retreats and workshops.

Lovies are used for preemie babies and their mother's so they can become familiar with each other's scent.

If you would like to make one (or 100) take two pieces of 14" square fabric - one cotton, and one flannel. Sew them right sides together, leaving a gap to turn. Turn, then topstitch around the entire piece.

Beverly Peterson collects them at Guild meetings to give to Cook Children's. Cook's is always very grateful for the gifts.

Another eight blocks were turned in at the June meeting. Thanks, and keep them coming. I’m putting a top together and hope to have it quilted and ready to bring to the July meeting. One of our new members has volunteered to bind it for us. We appreciate all our volunteers, whether you piece blocks, whole quilt tops or do the long arming. You rock!

We awarded a QOV on June 25th to a gentleman who was recuperating in a nursing home after a fall. Instead of waiting until a regular ceremony was scheduled, his daughter wanted to have his award done sooner. It really cheered him up to have family and former co-workers visit and attend his QOV presentation. Pictures have been posted on the Quilts of Valor Texas FB page.

If you would like to nominate a family member or friend who has been touched by war, please go to the QOVF.org website and fill out the form. We would love to award several at our November meeting.

Just a reminder: Recommended size for QOV’s 60”x80” (minimum:55”x65”; maximum: 72”x90”)

Thanks again for all of your hard work!!

Cecilia Buckholz

QOV Group Leader

Cbuckholz1@gmail.com

817-480-7606

NICU Quilts

We primarily do 36"x36" pre-washed quilts and fidget quilts, but JPS has asked for adult size quilts as well. See sizes below.

Other items accepted are lovies (10x10 or 12x12), resolution squares, ostomy bag covers and post-mastectomy heart pillows. Adult quilt sizes requested are Lap (39"x48"), Throw (52"x60") and Twin (60"x75") More info on these is on the following website.

Thanks for your help.

Julie Hedden

https://www.jpshealthnet.org/community/volunteer-opportunities/other-opportunities-to-serve

julie.hedden@sbcglobal.net

Board

President- Wanda Edmunds 682-560-9101 dooleymac@gmail.com

President- Elect Lynda McGee lyndamcgee@sbcglobal.net
Vice- President- Shelley Clauss 817-994-0195 Shelleyclauss@gmail.com
Secretary- Jean Wheeler grannywhee@gmail.com

Treasurer- Karen Wiesman karen.wiesman@sbcglobal.net
Member at Large- Sue Hilgardner 817-308-5472 gohawksrockchalk@gmail.com

Member at Large-Dee Ramirez 817-228-8024 drramirez65@gmail.com

Past President/Parliamentarian - Molly Risewick 817-721-0500 molly.risewick@gmail.com

Committees

Communications t

Door Prizes

Greeter Barbara Dumas and Janet Swords

Hospitality Marilyn Smith 817-917-9294 marilynsmith1934@gmail.com

NICU Julia Hedden 817.797.6109 julie.hedden@sbcglobal.net

HUGS Mary Lou Nelson ron.marylou@sbcglobal.net

Lovies Beverly Peterson 817-346-0321 bpete1900@yahoo.com

Membership Barbara Hughes 903-926-3581 hughesb@eastex.net

Dave Beers 817-666-8404 quiltsbydave@gmail.com

Newsletter Julie Hedden 817-797-6109 julie.hedden@sbcglobal.net

Thayne Rooney 817-223-3982 Rooney.thayne@gmail.com

President's Quilt

President's Quilt

Quilt Buddies

Quilt Show Rep

Quilt Show Rep

Quilt Show Volunteer coordinator

Quilt Show t-shirts Julia Hedden 817.797.6109 julie.hedden@sbcglobal.net

Quilt Show Tickets

Quilt Show Minis Jonquele Jones

Quilt Show Booth Ann Houpt 817-689-7678 annhoupt@aol.com

Raffle Quilt Cecelia Buckholz 817-480-7606 Cbuckholz1@gmail.com

Raffle Quilt Tickets

Retreats Karen Rhyneer 817-597-0484 bernie56_99@yahoo.com

Show N Tell

Sunshine / Shadows: Ann Houpt 817-689-7678 annhoupt@aol.com

WebMaster Dorene Joyce 817-995-5740 dorene.augustyn@gmail.com

Smore Administrator Shelley Clauss 817-994-0195 shelley.clauss@att.net

Thayne Rooney called the meeting to order at 6:40pm, June 20, 2023

2023-2024 Board Members

Molly Risewick reminded us that we have several board positions open for next year. Thayne Rooney resigned her position, therefore the President’s position was open. Lynda McGee agreed to step in as President for 2023-2024. With Lynda moving positions that leaves President Elect (Communications) and 2 Vice President (Programs) open. At a minimum, we have to fill one program position. If you or anyone you know would like to step into any of these positions let Molly or any board member know. There have been several members stepping up to fill other positions and we are excited to have them volunteering for us. The roster needs to be filled by our July meeting with voting on the board at our August Meeting.

North Texas Quilt Festival

Lynda McGee reported T-shirts are here and Tickets $12 are available for sale. Our guild received 65 tickets. If we sell them all prior to the festival the guild will receive $780.00. If you wait to buy your ticket at the door, it’s $15 and we will receive a very small amount back to the guild.

Our website has the links up to sign up for the volunteer positions needed at the festival. The Expo itself and each guild has positions that need to be filled to run the festival. The link is also there to sign up for classes.

Jonquele Jones is in charge of the Mini Auction at the festival and has several volunteer positions open in her area - Sale positions, taking down and sorting. She also reminded us the last date for dropping off minis is July 18th.

Ann Houpt is in charge of our guild’s booth. She has a sign up sheet for booth volunteers for each day. Contact her with more questions or sign up at our July meeting. No Saturday sew day needed for the booth.

Thayne adjourned the meeting.

Show n tell.

Lots of tops, quilts and projects were shown.

Booth Brigade Program

Many stations were available to work on items.

Booth Tickets

A raffle was held for booth items turned in. The number of raffle chances was determined by the number of items donated by the member

The winners: Barbara Dumas, Sarah Tutt, Donna Webber, and Molly Risewick x 2. Bring your booth items in July for another chance to win.

Birthdays

We celebrated 7 member’s birthdays in June. Thanks Marilyn.

Submitted by Sue Hilgardner, member at large