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Am e l i a I s l a n d Q u i l t G u i l d I n c . N ew s l e t t e r
aiquilters.com
February 2015
Hello AIQ Guild members,
This is the time of year that I actually have a little down time. There is not
much going on in my yard or garden, and it is too cold to mess with anything
outside really, at all. I don't work at the garden center, because there is
nothing happening there either. So, I get to sleep a little later (but not much,
because the dogs get me up) and I get to do a little sewing, and I do try to
get a little spring cleaning done. So, this past week I pulled all the stuff out
of my sewing room except the furniture, and vacuumed the floor and the
baseboards, and started putting everything back where it belongs in an orderly fashion. It is amazing what a mess I can make during the course of a
project. Now I can start a new project and make a whole new mess! Hope
to see everyone at the February meeting!
Leslie Kiger
February Program: Cynthia Janney
Modern Quilting and Modern Cutting Techniques
Modern Quilting is a fast evolving movement within the Quilting
Community. Cynthia Janney, Guild member and Past President, will
present a lecture covering the identification of a modern quilt, its major characteristics, and key authors of modern quilt patterns and
blogs. Also included will be a brief demonstration of cutting techniques beyond a ruler and rotary cutter. Quilters are encouraged to
bring completed quilts that may have modern characteristics for a
“show and tell” following the lecture.
Cynthia Pierron Janney is a member of The Modern Quilt Guild
(MQG). She began quilting in 1999, and has made her home on
Amelia Island since 1997. Her first career was with the Bell System
within its Planning and Engineer department writing strategic plans
and speeches for executives. After obtaining her masters of education, Cynthia taught mathematics in Fernandina Beach and at Florida
State College. She currently has her own business creating custom
quilts.
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Am e l i a I s l a n d Q u i l t G u i l d I n c . N ew s l e t t e r
Community
Service
Projects
•
Habitat For Humanity (Pam Wise)—Bed size
quilt for each Habitat home in Nassau County.
•
Hospice (Kathy Dean & Theresa Megna) Lapsize quilts (45X 55, 40 X 50) for all ages.
•
Shands (Sheri Inserra)—Placemat size (18 X
22, up to 30”square) for neonatal unit; laundered at hospital and sometimes go home with
baby or parents.
•
Kits are available at the meetings, or contact
the coordinators. The Charity Quilt Ladies
(see Small Groups) work on these quilts. People are needed to help rotary cut the kits.
•
Quilts of Valor (Gail Niedernhofer) - bed
sized quilts for wounded service men and
women; preferred size is 54 X 67, but they can
be from 50 X 60 to 77 X 87; masculine quilts
are especially in demand; a label, perhaps just
saying thank-you and a pillowcase are helpful.
•
There are many other one time projects.
Small Groups
FAYE JUSTICE GROUP:
Meets every Monday at 2 pm
Kathy Dean’s home
2406 Via Del Rey
• Call Kathy at 261-7189
• Show & tell, sharing, advice, hand sewing
•
•
SANDI NEAL’S GROUP:
• Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm
• Sandi’s home 1716 McArthur St.
• Everyone is welcome.
CHARITY QUILT LADIES:
• Meets every Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am noon
• Fernandina Shores Clubhouse 631 Tarpon Avenue, 3rd entrance.
• Bring your sewing supplies. We have 2 sewing machines, cutting mats, rulers, etc.
• Call Theresa Megna (277-2143) for information
• Drop-ins Welcome - come pick up fabric to work
on at home!
Am e l i a I s l a n d Q u i l t G u i l d I n c . N ew s l e t t e r
MEETING MINUTES
January 13, 2015
President Leslie Kiger called the
meeting to order at 7 PM. One guest
and three new members were
introduced. Thank you notes came
from December presenter Jayne
Gaskins on behalf of the Studio Art
Quilters Associates for AIQ’s donation
and from Hospice for Charity Quilts.
Announcements were made about the
recent passing of family members. A
motion was received from Cynthia
Janney to approve the minutes with
second by Gail Niedernhofer. January
birthdays were announced by Treasurer
Patsy Troxell.
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having a house dedication in 1 ½
weeks. Gail Niedernhofer displayed two
Quilts of Valor quilted by newbie long
arm quilters Chris Sandstrom and Pam
Miller. More kits are available from
Charity Quilts as well.
In new business, Mary Williams asked
for volunteers to help sew costumes for
the local production of Les Misérables.
Cyndee Brown said there will be
information soon about planning for the
2017 AIQ Quilt Show. Linda Berry
reminded members that boutique items
will be needed, with Pinterest a good
place to get ideas.
Show and Tell showed diverse works
which can be seen on the AIQ website
link.
Julie Keith, Programs, reminded
members of upcoming workshops and
presenters, Molly Waddell for January,
Cynthia Janney for February, Roz
Warren for March, and Linda Krause, a
nature fiber artist, for April. A handout is
available for the Studio to Gallery
workshop. Cynthia Janney thanked
members for their input and encouraged
modern quilters to bring their work for
Show and Tell next month. Members
who use Cricut and Silhouette tools may
contact her.
Presenter Molly Waddell (AIQ 2014
Quilt Show judge) and Molly’s Quilting
Journey included her early works
progressing to more recent quilting she
has done with curved piecing
background, trapunto, applique, free
motion quilting, and quilt as you go
panels. She encouraged learning and
networking through workshops.
In other committee news, Pam Wise
announced Habitat for Humanity will be
Respectfully Submitted,
Jenny Chen, Secretary
Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Next meeting will be Tuesday, February
10, 2015, at 7 PM.
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Am e l i a I s l a n d Q u i l t G u i l d I n c . N ew s l e t t e r
AIQ Meetings—Woman’s Club at 201 Jean La Fitte Ave on the 2nd Tuesday
6:30
7:00
Sign up and ticket time
Meeting Starts
☺Let Sherry Cobb-Thompson know about any address changes
☺Wear your Name Tag
☺ Bring your Show and Tell
April Workshop Planned!
Save the Date!
April 15, 2015
See Page 7
AIQ 2014-2015 Board Members
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Programs
Website
Newsletter
Hospitality
Pins
Habitat
Hospice
Tickets
Retreat
Quilt Show
Leslie Kiger
Rozlyn Warren
Jenny Chen
Patsy Troxell
Sherry Cobb-Thompson
Julia Keith
Charlie Russ
Charlie Russ
Mindy Chabot
Mary Lynn Torchia
Debbie Dunman
Pam Wise
Kathy Dean
Theresa Megna
Rozlyn Warren
Janet Sebastian
Diane Keagy
(985)630-5940
415-1405
310-3610
849-9006
335-7496
432-8271
261-0191
261-0191
430-6376
491-3743
261-5497
415-5065
261-7189
277-2143
415-1405
556-6815
277-2055
Cyndee Brown
Mindy Chabot
505-8499
430-6276
Am e l i a I s l a n d Q u i l t G u i l d I n c . N ew s l e t t e r
2014-2015 Programs
September 9:
New Quilting Tools: Creative Grid Rulers
Laurie Malm & Mary Davis, Lollipops Quilt Shop
October 14:
The Magnificence of Stitchery
Leslie Kiger, President, AIQG
November 5-9:
Retreat
November 11:
Pathways to Better Quilting - Sally Terry, Internationally
Recognized Expert of Machine Quilting
December 9:
Pot Luck & SAQA Trunk Show
Jayne Gaskins, MBA, BFA, SAQA Representative, FL
January13:
My Quilting Journey - Molly Waddell, NQACJ
February 10:
Modern Quilts and Cutting Techniques - Cynthia Janney
March 10:
Keep Your Creativity Flowing - Roz Warren
April 14:
Nature as an Inspiration for Fiber Art - Linda Krause,
MS, An Artist in Residence, Smoky Mt. Nat’l Park 2014
May 12:
Life Quilts - An Marshall, Creator of the Life Quilt Concept
June 9:
Pot Luck & Installation New Officers
February Birthdays
11 Sallie Thompson
16 Mike Polese
18 Kirsten Campbell
23 Robin Brown
25 Emily Baker
26 Andrea Golding
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Quilt Retreat
2015
October 7-11
[email protected]
WE HAVE FUN!
Quilts of
Valor Note:
After being contacted by the new Coordinator for Florida Quilts of
Valor, who described how we might work through them for our quilts,
we have decided to continue shipping our completed quilts for use at
the wounded warrior barracks in Colorado, with whom we have a personal relationship. In the past month, 54 Quilts of Valor were shared
with returning warriors who were at the barracks for treatment! We
need to keep sewing, and sending. Thanks quilters!
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April 15 Workshop!
Fantasy Fish Wall Hanging
Fiber Art with Linda Krause
Using a colorful print fat quarter, attendees will be taught to create a
“Fantasy Fish” wall hanging on a background of your choice. Supply
list coming in March. Optional kit will be available from instructor for
$12 – 16. This fun and creative 6 hr. class will be taught at the Holy
Trinity Anglican Church Social Center on the Island. Fee is $15/
members and $30/non-members. Class size is limited and already
filling. Register at the February meeting or by contacting Julie Keith,
Programming. Fee is payable to Patsy Troxell, Treasurer.
Example of a
“Fantasy Fish” wall
hanging created by
instructor Linda
Krause.
Fabric selected by
instructor Linda
Krause to create
“Fantasy Fish”
shown above.
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Am e l i a I s l a n d Q u i l t G u i l d I n c . N ew s l e t t e r
Fabric Sale!
A friend of Leslie sent her this note to pass on to our members:
Members of First Coast are having a fabric sale in memory of a Shawn Griffin who passed away 2 days
after Quiltfest 2013. She had quite a “collection” of fabric & craft supplies. The proceeds from this sale
will go to her daughter’s college Fund.
We have filled a 4 bedroom house with tables full of fabrics, patterns, notions. A 4’X8’ table of just FQ &
pre-cuts. Boxes of quilting patterns. Numerous books. Apparel fabrics & notions. And the list goes on.
The sale will be held for Any/All Guild Members Only on 14 & 15 Feb. On 21 Feb the Sale will be open
to the general public.
Hours:
14 Feb 9-3
15 Feb 10-2
21 Feb 9-3
The location is 2149 Azalea Lane, Orange Park. It is off Kingsley.
Most cotton fabrics will be offered at $3/yd or less. She collected almost everything…………………every
color you can imagine.
DOOR PRIZE AND
50/50 UPDATE!
more chances to win!!
Door Prizes: 1 Ticket when you
sign the
attendance
roster & 1 Ticket when you wear
your name tag
35th Habitat House Dedication!
This quilt, pieced by Marcia Gramzow and quilted
by Dell Dunman, was given to Robin OwensJones, her husband and two daughters.
50/50: $1 = 1 Ticket
OR $5 = 6 Tickets