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Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild, Inc.
February Volume 37
2015
Issue 2
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President’s Letter
www.sanantonioquilt.org
210-695-8737
February 14 Guild
Meeting
9:30 Services
10:00 General Business
Meeting
@Saint Andrew
Presbyterian Church
8231 Callaghan Rd.
Program
Bonnie
Hunter
Remember to
bring to the
meeting
• Name tag (wear it)
• Library books, & DVD’s
• QPC projects
• Bright Hopes quilts
• Smiles for your friends
Wintery good wishes to you. May your February
be filled with fun and fellowship with quilters. In spite
of the threatened ice and sleet, we had 66 members
present at our meeting……Yeaaaaaa!! We didn’t
know who or how many would arrive. That included 3
new members -- Michelle Anderson, Gail Darling, and
Pamela Wright. Welcome :)
Mary McCarthy told us about our guild’s participation
in the “Save Our Stories” program that she and Ellen
Hernandez are leading. The photos and interviews
they do are filed in our US Library of Congress…to be
shared with present and future friends and families.
Those recordings add depth for quilters everywhere…..
think about it. Thank you, Mary and Ellen, for bringing
this added dimension to our guild.
Look ahead to February’s program ---Bonnie Hunter
will inspire you to make more scrap quilts. Her
workshops should be fun.
Have you finished that project for this new year, as
planned? I hope so….we want to see it and hear about
it at our meeting on the 14th.
See you then.
Sincerely,
Ida
New Members
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2014 Program Notes
Check out the Website to see the programs
planned into 2016. Look at the stellar list of
national teachers that will be here.
Februray Bonnie Hunter will bere. Her Firday
workshop is Texas Tumbleweeds And Saturday Workshop is Scrap Crystals
March Jen Eskridge will have a lecture and
trunk show.
Carol Steely
Winner of the most
Raffle Quilt tickets
sold this month
NEWSLETTER INPUT
DEADLINE is Midnight the Monday after
Guild meeting.
E-mail [email protected]
NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING
Monthly Yearly
Full page ad
$60.00
1/2 page ad
$30.00
(horizontal -7 x 4 3/4
vertical - 3 3/8 x 9 1/2)
1/4 page ad
$15.00
Business card ( 2 x 3.5) $10
$660
$330
$165
$110
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
REGULAR DUES $24
SENIOR (65+)
$18
YOUTH (6-18) $6
Send your check to:
GSAQG
PO Box 380522
San Antonio, TX 78268
Issue 2
GSAQG Board Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 3:02pm by
President Ida Blankenship. Attendees were Karen
Lambdin, Cindy Shutt, Sherry Duringer, Rebecca
Cook, Jeana Kubik, Carol Bryant, and Dea Jae
Shore.
President – Ida asked for Calico rose nominations.
She held up an example of a new embroidered
calico rose that she would like to make in the future.
Ida currently makes the calico roses each month.
There were 3 more vehicles full of items hauled
from the Coggins estate. Ida asked for help
organizing and preparing items for sale at the guild
table and also other venues such as online sales.
We will continue to explore the possibilities.
Secretary – 2 calls to the guild phone, one of
which asked for someone to repair an old quilt. A
motion was made for an announcement requesting
quilters who will repair or hand quilt to pay for an ad
in the newsletter for our referrals. The motion was
seconded. The motion failed after the vote.
Treasurer – Checking and savings balance $74,413.18. CD reports due this weekend will
change this number.
Cindy Shutt made a list of those who paid dues for
2015, there were fewer than 200 at this time.
1st VP – the raffle quilt is entered into the Dallas
Quilt Show in March. The rules for our quilt show
are in the January newsletter. There will be some
entry forms available at the meetings, but members
will be encouraged to print out their own.
A change of venue for the summer retreat was
discussed, but the contract is paid for this summer,
so it will have to be decided for the 2016 retreat.
2nd VP Dea Jae Shore bought some more memory
sticks for officers and chairpersons.
Ida is still working on the new form for tax donation
receipts. There is a form on the website for officers
to print out forms to purchase guild items tax free.
3rd VP – Rebecca Cook reminded the board of
the mini-retreat on Mar. 27-28. The Bonnie Hunter
workshop is full.
There are 2 new quilt stands in the storage unit.
Rebecca would like feedback for the choice of
Charlotte Angotti workshop.
The August program was discussed as it may
be too soon for a quilt show preview as planned.
Maybe another workday could be planned for this
day.
5th VP – Sherry Duringer detailed some of her
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year-end and quarterly reports. Storage space for
Storybook quilts was planned.
The Save Our Stories chair wants to purchase a
foot pedal for transcription. It was decided that the
technology fund is for that purpose.
Sherry plans to find a quilt top to donate to KLRN
for advertising purposes.
4th VP Jeana Kubik reported the hours and
information from her chairpersons.
Ida Blankenship gave a report as Vendor Chair
for the Quilt Show- only 14 vendors signed up
at this time. She will be working to get more,
hopefully at least 40 vendors.
Reminders for the UUMC Quilt Market were
passed around.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:27 pm.
Submitted by Karen Lambdin, Secretary
GSAQG Guild Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2015
Meeting called to order at 10:05 am. 1 guest and
2 new members were greeted. 65 members were
in attendance. The minutes were approved as
presented in the newsletter.
Janet Miller presented Karen Lambdin with the
Ethel Howey grant for 2015.
Ida reported that the Ricky Timms conference has
given us 2 CDs for the DVD library and 2 patterns
for the book library. There is yarn for sale from the
Coggins estate. The money earned will go into the
guild Technology fund for operations.
Karen Lambdin reported 2 phone calls last month.
Cindy Shutt reported a savings and checking
balance of $74,413.18 and reminded members to
pay their dues this month to get in the directory.
The entry forms for the Quilt Show on Sept 25
and 26th at the San Antonio Event Center are on
the website under Special Events/ quilt show.
The show pins were ordered by Bernie Farris on
Monday.
Glenda Harris stood in for Barbara Sumlin to give
a few details about the winter retreat.
Donnis Todd talked about the summer retreat.
The theme is “Our Favorite Things”. Registration
starts in February. The retreat will be June 14-19
and will cost $325. 30 people will attend.
Sherry Duringer made a brief report of committee
work hours, asked for a volunteer to quilt donation
top for KLRN Blazing Gavels auction, Linda Kirk
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explained the Storybook Challenge, Joan Parro will
take on delivering donations to Youth Alternatives.
Ida reminded members of the UUMC Quilt Show
and Market on Feb. 20th.
Dea Jae Shore will bring a limited number of
GSAQG quilt show entry forms for those guild
members without printing capabilities. Other
members are asked to print their own forms from
the website. The January newsletter listed the
rules for the show – note, there are new categories
this year. Members are reminded that they can have 1
business card -sized ad in the newsletter per year.
Send it to Dea Jae Shore or Nancy Beasley.
Renewals must be in by January 31st for your
name to be in the directory. Members can mail
renewals or call Cindy Shutt to pay by credit.
Rebecca Cook is taking a waiting list for the
Bonnie Hunter workshops. Cathy Baisley will teach
a machine embroidery workshop for $10 plus $5
supplies.
Janet Miller reminded members of the miniretreat on March 27 (12-9) and 28 (9-5). Cost with
lunch is $30, 22 slots are left.
Jackie Randall wants DVDs returned. There are
4 new DVDs and 4 new CDs from Ricky Timms.
The Golden Carrot Award went to Marlene
Azzuolo.
Dea Jae demonstrated the interactive calendar
on the projected computer screen. If you have
a calendar entry for this please contact Dea Jae.
Also, if someone has a quilting business please
contact her soon and it can be in the directory.
Meeting adjourned at 10:54am.
Ethel Howey Grant
Winner
Karen Lamdin
Mini Retreat
Treat yourself to two days of uninterrupted quilting
time at the mini-retreat. The mini-retreat will
be held at St. Andrew’s on March 27, 12-9pm
and 28, 9-5pm at a cost of $30. Fridaydinner
and Saturday lunch provided. Questions: Janice
Frankenberger, 681-2276, [email protected] or Janet
Miller, 492-7684, [email protected].
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Treasurer’s Report
For the Twelve Months Ending December 31, 2014
YTD Actual 2014 Budget
REVENUES
Interest
Other income
Savings
CD Interest
Magazine Sales
Nametage fines
Newsletter Postage
Contributions
Dues - Membership
Pins
Newsletter/Directory Ads
Quilt Show
Mini-Retreats
Workshops
Retreat - Summer
Retreat - Winter
Houston Bus trip
Auction
Total Revenues
EXPENSES
Administration:
Administration
Equipment Purchase
Charitable Contributions
Janitorial
Sunshine & Shadows
Memorial Quilt & Bios
Permanent Quilt collectiion
Door Prizes
Telephone
Storage facility
Rent (Meetings)
Rent (Workshops)
Rent (Mini retreats)
Membership expenses:
Membership supplies
Newsletter/Directory printing
Postage
Webpage
Quilt Show
Community activities:
Bright Hopes
Storybook Quilts
Community Outreach
Community Education
Quilt Angels
ITC
Membership services & activities:
Sherry Allred Grant
Ethel Howey Grant
Library
QPC
Video Library
Programs
Workshops
Self-sustaining activities:
Mini-Retreats
Retreat - Summer
Retreat - Winter
Houston bus trip
Auction
Total Expenses
Net
Ending Jefferson Operating
Ending Jefferson Savings
SSFCU CD's & savings
SSFCU Wright Class CD
Total Guild Funds
Cynthia Shutt, Treasurer
$
500.00
13.05
411.25
5.85
458.10
32.91
269.00
783.02
1,363.00
143.00
1,965.00
5,811.50
860.00
3,020.00
9,750.00
8,524.55
3,348.00
17,436.00
$ 54,194.23
1,000.00
500.00
1,200.00
4,000.00
8,000.00
8,000.00
2,400.00
20,000.00
$ 52,125.00
$ 3,926.69
$
130.42
$
$
4,800.00
1,000.00
$
$
$
75.00
25.00
50.00
220.00
100.00
3,300.00
2,100.00
560.00
560.00
$
$
200.00
18.40
200.00
44.76
3,372.00
2,205.00
280.00
280.00
1,000.00
450.00
25.00
50.00
5,000.00
889.51
811.74
276.13
251.35
665.65
50.00
1,000.00
500.00
300.00
1,000.00
1,021.41
146.94
141.30
1,000.00
400.00
325.00
1,000.00
308.82
279.49
184.29
4,820.05
2,437.32
200.00
250.00
50.00
325.00
1,000.00
300.00
350.00
250.00
5,000.00
2,500.00
559.32
640.00
9,750.00
8,000.00
8,524.55
8,000.00
3,123.70
2,400.00
6,483.14
10,000.00
52,656.98
56,305.00
$ 1,537.25 $ (4,180.00)
$ 23,565.05
1,110.80
37,446.95
12,290.38
$ 74,413.18
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Sunshine and Shadow...
[email protected] or 5201335
Finn Taylor arrived before
Thanksgiving, grandson of Sandra
Lowell.
We send condolences to member
Lori Branson whose husband, Gerry,
passed away 5 Jan following scheduled surgery. A memorial service was
planned for Monday, 12 Jan at Hope
Church. Lori is working and has not
been able to be at Guild meetings for awhile. Her
address, (not in the current directory) if you would
like to send a card: 16240 San Pedro Ave #220,
78232.
If you have any Sunshine or Shadow to share, please
call or email (see above.) Issues of immediate concern
will be emailed to members. Other items will be placed
Bright Hopes
The Bright Hopes Committee would like to say THANK
YOU to everyone who made quilts, tops, totes, and
donated fabric stash this year. During 2014 we’ve
donated over 570 quilts and 340 totes to the San Antonio
Children’s Shelter. What a wonderful gift of love for all
those children!
As we challenge ourselves to donate quilts during the
new year please keep the following in mind...
•
These quilts are meant for children
•
Acceptable fabrics are cotton, cotton blends,
flannel, minky, fleece
•
Rayon, sheer, silky, and other fabrics meant for
clothing and home decor are not appropriate •
Holiday, religious, and adult themed fabrics are not
appropriate
Looking forward to more fun quilts in 2015!
The Bright Hopes Committee
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Community Outreach Reports
4th Quarter 2014
The Community Outreach committees of your
GSAQG were very busy in October, November
and December of 2014, with a total of 1,665.5
service hours. I won’t print the entire reports in
this article, but here is a summary of each group’s
activities: Institute of Texan Cultures: 592 hours
interacting with visitors and working on three quilts;
Storybooks: 32.5 hours working in the storage
unit and delivering quilts to area schools where
22,240 students participated in the program; Quilt
Alliance: 60 hours collecting oral histories and
transcribing those tapes; Bright Hopes: 924 hours
making it possible to deliver 120 quilts to the SA
Children’s Shelter; Quilt Angels: 32 hours on the
Memorial quilt and 25 hours on the Trauma quilt.
If you’ve made a resolution to get more involved
in the guild, take some time at the next meeting
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to visit one of the service tables. Carol Steely has
kits made up for Bright Hopes quilts and totes, or
you can donate your original top or quilt for the
children at the Shelter. Linda Kirk has storybooks
that need quilts to go with them. She has also
issued a Challenge for 2015 to construct 14” quilts
to accompany Gyleen Fitzgerald’s haikus. If you
are interested in hand quilting at the Institute, see
Kay Allison or Cathy Wallace about application
info. Why not think about volunteering as a backup
interviewer for the Save Our Stories project – see
Ellen Hernandez or Mary McCarthy. Barbara
Sumlin and Janet Miller have regular workdays
for the Memorial and Trauma quilt projects. Kitty
Janiga is looking for mentors to help with a special
request from a local elementary school. And finally,
I’m asking for a volunteer to machine quilt a top
for KLRN’s annual Blazing Gavels auction this
June. Please give me a call or see me at the next
meeting for more info.
Sherry Duringer, 5th VP, Community Outreach
COMMITTEES
Advertising
Nancy Beasley
685-2345
Archivist
Dea Jae Shore
590-3013
Bee Keeper
Bernie Farris 695-4323
Bright Hopes Carol Steely 804-920-3637
Community Ed Kitty Janiga
710-1909
Folk Life Festival
Kay Allison 733-1744
Institute TX Culture
Kay Allison 733-1744
Library-Books Jeanette Jay
219-8880
Magazine Sales
Lynn Komada 492-6794
Membership
Gloria Hammond 590-6406
Cathy Baisley
823-3977
Adrean Thomas 228-424-6002
Guest Welcoming Terry Hooge Lani Nunley
279-6458
680-4182
Photographs
QPC Summer Retreat
Winter Retreat ‘15
Secret Sisters
Charlene Carroll 325-6870
Carol Rouse 699-9363
Donnis Todd
218-9988
Barbara Sumlin 436-5884
Melissa Allo 681-5722
Storybook Quilts Sunshine&Shadows
Videos & DVD’s
Webmistress
Member Sign In
Youth Alternatives
Houston Bus Trip Linda Kirk
647-4844
Melanie McInnis 219-2365
Jackie Randall
492-8073
Dea Jae Shore 590-3013
Kitty Janiga 710-1909
Sandra Lowell 512-484-1307
Charlene Carroll 699-8798
Sandra Lowell 512-484-1307
Golden Carrot Winner: Marlene Azzuluo
Each time you turn in a project to Bright Hopes, Storybook
Quilts, Auction, Quilt Projects Committee or complete any other
service to the guild, you are given chances to win this prize. (Note: be sure to sign your name on the white side of each
ticket you receive! I’d hate to draw a blank ticket or one that I
can’t read the name. If they are stapled together, remove the
staple and sign each one.)
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2.2015 Pieces of the Past, 58: Poston Internment Camp Quilt by Ellen Hernandez
In the 1940s, fourth grade
students at Poston Relocation
Camp for the Japanese in Arizona
cross stitched their names on
strips that
were
added to
a quilt.
The students of Masako Hirata, a Univ. of Redlands sociology graduate, were studying
pioneer America and wanted to make a quilt of that era. The WWII internees had to
use fabric they brought with them, and scraps. The white border was added later.
Over 100,000 residents
on the West Coast were
of Japanese heritage,
with most in the Los
Angeles area. Twothirds of them were
American citizens. The
US government feared
retaliation and theft of
sensitive information
and began a relocation
plan. The coastal
Japanese were
requested to move
further inland, a plan
that failed and was
replaced with
registration and mandatory relocation to one of ten camps. About half of those
sent to camps were children. Many families lived in the camps for four years.
After the war when Misako Hirata was released from Poston Camp, she worked in
NY and Illinois. In 1949 she was the first teacher of Japanese descent hired in San
Bernardino. She taught there for 37 years. In the 1980s she received the US
official Letter of Apology and Redress. Her students' vibrant quilt has survived to
pass on the story of 'Strength and Diversity' via a Smithsonian traveling exhibit and
is owned by the National Japanese-American Historical Society.
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Greater San Antonio Quilt Show 2015
Entry Instructions
Entries due No Later Than:
July 18, 2015
 Please print in ink.
 Copies for multiple entries are acceptable.
 A maximum of 4 entries will be accepted per person.
 One person only signs as entrant. (One ribbon per entrant.)
Forms must be completely filled out, signed and accompanied by:
 A check for $7 (members) or $15 (non-members) per entry made out to GSAQG.
Entry fee is non-refundable if withdrawn after the deadline (July 18, 2015). One check may
cover multiple entries.
No entry fee for Category 1900 -- Challenge.
Include appraisal fee and raffle ticket & pin purchases, if applicable.
 A color photograph of the entry.
Work in progress photos and computer printouts are acceptable. Write your name and quilt
title on the back of the photograph. Do not staple or tape photo to the entry form
 Legal size (4" x 9 1/2") Self Addressed Stamped Envelope.
A single envelope may be included for multiple entries.
Submit your complete entry package:
 At monthly guild meetings or, by mail, to:
 GSAQG Show Entry c/o Holly Nelson
296 Settlers Way
Comfort, TX 78013-5522
Appraisals: Lisa Erlandson, an AQS certified quilt appraiser, will be conducting appraisals for a fee
throughout the quilt show. This service is available by appointment only and has sold out in past
shows. If you would like to have your quilt appraised, you may "book" your slot now and guarantee that
your quilt will get the professional appraisal it deserves. ($45/quilt.)
2015 Raffle Quilt: "Star Gazing Revisited"
 This lovely quilt was designed and constructed as a group effort by members of the
Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild, then quilted by Vonnie Maglinte
 Tickets ($1 each, or 6 for $5) may be purchased at the time of your quilt entry.
 The drawing will be held Saturday, September 26th, during the quilt show.
*** For Show Rules and a complete description of categories, please visit our website at:
http://www.sanantonioquilt.org
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GSAQG Judged Show
Due by July 18, 2015
o Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
o Entry form & color photo for each
entry
o Appropriate fees
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Category
September 25-26, 2015
Entry Form
Quilt #
About You
Name _______________________________________________________________
I would like to
Volunteer for 2 hour
shifts on (circle all that
apply)
Address _____________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State _____ Zip__________
F – SA
Telephone (H)______________ Cell ______________
 AM
Email _______________________________________________________________
GSAQG Member?
 Yes
 PM
 No
About the Quilt
Name ___________________________________________________________________
Size ______________ inches Horizontal (width) ________________inches Vertical (length)
Category # (Choose only one) __________
Constructed by
Year completed __________________
 Self
 Other__________________________________
Pattern/Design Source credit  Original Work
 Other__________________________________
Quilted by
 Self
 Other ______________________________
Quilting Technique
 Hand
 Machine, Stationary
Is this quilt for sale?
 No
 Yes, asking $_____________100 Star Gazing
Do you wish to have this quilt appraised?
 No
 Machine, Track Mounted
 Yes
(If yes, include $45 appraisal fee for each quilt to be appraised)
Quilt’s Story (for the gallery card) Please limit to 30 words or less.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Raffle Tickets: I wish to purchase
 6 for $5
12 for $10
24 for $20
Show Logo Pin: I wish to purchase ________ ($5 each)
200Applique, Large
300 Applique, Small
400 Pieced, Large
500 Pieced, Small
600 Mixed Technique, Large
700 Mixed Technique, Small
800 Scrap Quilts
900 Hand Quilted
1000 Modern Quilts
1100 Group Quilts
1200 Miniatures
1300 Art Quilts
1400 Embroidered Quilts
1500 Kits/block of the month
1600 First Quilt
1700 Juniors
1800 Wearable art
1900 Challenge
2000 Other/Miscellaneous
Hold Harmless Agreement
I understand that all entries must be available for judging and display from Tuesday September 22nd through
Saturday September 26th. I agree to allow the GSAQG to photograph my entry for files, publicity and promotional
purposes. I understand that every effort will be made to protect my entry. Neither the chairpersons, GSAQG, Inc.,
nor the San Antonio Event Center can be held liable for loss or damage to the entry.
Your Signature ______________________________________ Date ___________
Amount Enclosed
(Make checks payable to Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild)
$7 or $15 Entry _____ + $45/Appraisal ____ +Raffle Tickets ____ + $5/Pin ____ = TOTAL $ _______
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Be sure to renew your membership
by January 31 so you will be in the
directory. Call Cindy Shutt with your
credit card information or mail the
form above to the guild address.
If there were errors in your directory
item please email [email protected] with the correction.
Entry Rules are
available online
and in the January
Newsletter
A Limited number of entry forms will be
available at each guild meeting
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University Methodist Church Quilt Guild
of San Antonio
2015 Quilt Market
“The Scraps of Our Lives”
February 20, 2015
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Featured Speaker
J . Michelle Watts
Speaker at 10 AM
Admission $6.00
followed by the beautiful
display of quilts , great
vendors and chances to win prizes
until 3:30 pm
5084 De Zavala Road
San Antonio, Tx 78249
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Memberships
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P.O. Box 380522
San Antonio, TX 78268
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
February Schedule
Board of Directors
President Ida Blankenship
February 2 Board Meeting 3:00 PM
President Pro Tem Judith Miller
@ Lockaway Storage, 6075 DeZavala 1st Vice President
February 14 Guild meeting 10:00 AM
for Special Events Carol Bryant
@ St. Andrew Church
2nd Vice President Dea Jae Shore
for Information
Check out the calendar on our web
3rd Vice President
page for Bee meetings and other
for Programs Rebecca Cook
Guild related events.
4th Vice President
for Services Jeana Kubik
5th Vice President
for Community Outreach
Sherry Duringer
Secretary
Karen Lambdin
Treasurer
Cindy Shutt Term expires December 2015