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Orange Grove Quilters Guild Volume 34 #12 Next Meeting: December 7, 2016 Doors Open at 8:30 Meeting Starts at 9:30 At Garden Grove Elks Lodge Snacks: S - Z 2016 Opportunity Quilt Drawing DECEMBER

1 Orange Grove Quilters Guild Volume 34 #12 Next Meeting: December 7, 2016 Doors Open at 8:30 Meeting Starts at 9:30 At Garden Grove Elks Lodge Snacks: S - Z 2016 Opportunity Quilt Drawing DECEMBER 2016 It s never been done in our long history The next Guild speaker is a mystery! There ll be pathos, and humor and quilts as well. And sarcasm, friendship, and funny stories to tell You may think you know her, and some of you do, But this is a side we bet most never knew! Come to the December meeting and meet our mystery quilter! Garden Grove Elks Lodge Trask Avenue, Garden Grove P.O. Box 453, Garden Grove, CA

DISPATCHER Page 2 Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat. The flurry of the holidays starts with warm and peaceful feelings toward our family and friends.

I still see a commercial that played a number of years ago, where kids are holding up their puce colored sweaters with one long arm, and saying Thanks, Grandma.

Since the new law passed, all of the stores are charging for plastic bags. Problem solved. Now, I just have to make them.

Not to mention, the Home Tour and Luncheon is next June. It will be here before you know it.

2 DISPATCHER Page 2 Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat. The flurry of the holidays starts with warm and peaceful feelings toward our family and friends. I have been struggling to think of something to make for my friends and family. Nothing big, but I like to give something handmade to as many as I can. I still see a commercial that played a number of years ago, where kids are holding up their puce colored sweaters with one long arm, and saying Thanks, Grandma. I think it was a commercial for gift cards or something like that. I strive to avoid that. I realized as I was out shopping that shopping bags will be my thing this year. Since the new law passed, all of the stores are charging for plastic bags. Problem solved. Now, I just have to make them. We have a very exciting year ahead of us, with some really cool workshops and speakers. Sign-ups start at our December meeting, so get in line for some of the excitement. Not to mention, the Home Tour and Luncheon is next June. It will be here before you know it. We will have a new opportunity quilt, and we start the year with a bang, by taking the bus to Road to California. Get your Christmas quilts and decorations out, and settle back for a wonderful end to your year. I hope all of your family can gather as much as possible to celebrate and share in the season. Family is a gift that cannot be taken for granted. Have a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy New Year. Pam Boozan

ROAD TO CALIFORNIA The quilt show, Road to California, starts January 19-22, 2017. Did you know that a single day entrance is $16.47 if you go on your own?

3 Page 3 ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD Representatives from the 3-1 Marines will be at our December meeting to receive our gifts to their children. Please bring unwrapped toys for infants to 11 year olds and gift cards (e.g., Game Stop, Target) for the older kids. Let s help make their holiday special. ROAD TO CALIFORNIA The quilt show, Road to California, starts January 19-22, Did you know that a single day entrance is $16.47 if you go on your own? That doesn t include parking, and walking to the venue, waiting in line to get your ticket, walking through the whole show, and then walking back to your car before you even get to drive home. That is why we organize our annual bus trip, so that you get transportation from the Elks Lodge included, no parking fees, and it includes your show entrance fee. For $37, you get there with curbside service, go in and enjoy the day, and get curbside service to pick you up and take you home. What a deal!! Walkers and walking assistance can be accommodated. Carol Munn is selling tickets at our next guild meeting. If we don t sell at least 45 seats, we may have to cancel, so don t lose out on this opportunity. Come on. You ll have fun.

4 DISPATCHER Page 4 WORKSHOPS Dark in December 2016 and January 2017 There is no workshop for the month of December. Also, no workshop is scheduled for the month of January 2017 due to Road to California. Workshops will resume beginning in February Workshop Sign-up List Available A complete list of the up-coming workshops for 2017 is included in this month s Newsletter. Sign-ups will start at our December Guild meeting. Please print out a copy of the sign-up list and fill out the sheet along with your choices. Turn in your sign-up sheet at the workshop table with a check made payable to the Orange Grove Quilters Guild or OGQG. Please note that your payment should only be for the Workshop cost of $30 per class per member. Any material fees, pattern or kit fees for workshops are due to the Speaker on the day of the workshop. Please contact the following with any questions: Workshop Chair: Susan Johnson at hbgayle@msn.com; or, Workshop Assistant: Ellen Roman at kenhutchins@roadrunner.com. We would like to thank the Guild and the membership for a fun year together while exploring new ideas and quilt techniques with our members and scheduled teachers. Happy Holidays! Susan and Ellen

5 Page 5 Member Workshop Sign-Up Sheet for 2017 ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD Member Name and Phone Number address You will be notified if one of your chosen workshops is full and you are put on the waiting list. If you are put on the wait list, you will be refunded your payment and payment will be due only if a space becomes available to you. January NO WORKSHOP February 9 Sylvia Davis $30.00 Grandma s Puzzle March 9 Robin Gallagher $30.00 Market/Sewing Basket April 13 Lyn Brown $30.00 Design for OGQG May 11 Rami Kim $30.00 Two Fat Quarters Bag June 15 or 16 Bonnie Hunter (2 workshops) $30.00 Jamestown Landing Book Required July NO WORKSHOP August 10 Debbie Gordon $30.00 Corn and Beans: A Patchwork Potluck September 14 Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli $30.00 Sugar Skulls October 12 Cathy Van Bruggen $30.00 Millefiori November 9 Julie Herman (Jaybird Quilts) $30.00 Mini Tiny Dancer TOTAL Please check the workshop you wish to sign up for. Workshop must be paid for before you can be put on the list. Workshop theme is subject to change and will not be refunded. Kit and Material Fees are to be paid to the instructor at workshop. Questions contact: Workshop Chairperson listed in front of current guild directory

DISPATCHER Page 6 If any of you have receipts for reimbursement from the Guild, please bring them to our meeting on Wednesday, December 7.

Thanks, Jane Oglesby Membership Report for December dispatcher It s renewal time again! The year has really gone by!

The dues are still only $25. (A check or exact cash is greatly appreciated! Credit card, if necessary, but only if the treasurer is available.) Quite a bargain for so much fun during the year.

6 DISPATCHER Page 6 If any of you have receipts for reimbursement from the Guild, please bring them to our meeting on Wednesday, December 7. I would like to get all of the expenses for 2016 settled by Dec. 31. However, if you cannot get your receipts to me by then, you will still be able to turn them in next January. Thanks, Jane Oglesby Membership Report for December dispatcher It s renewal time again! The year has really gone by! You will find a copy of the renewal form in this newsletter, on the webpage or there is one in the 2016 yearbook. I will have forms at the guild meetings if you don t have a way to print it. The dues are still only $25. (A check or exact cash is greatly appreciated! Credit card, if necessary, but only if the treasurer is available.) Quite a bargain for so much fun during the year. Your renewal form needs to be to membership by the January meeting so you will be in the yearbook. (Yes, I need a new, fully completed, one each year for easier bookkeeping). Remember, that the guild yearbook is given only to current guild members. It becomes a very useful tool when you are trying to find the phone number or address of a guild member. Also, the information in the yearbooks is only for guild member use and we do not give copies or information from the yearbooks to nonmembers or other entities. The yearbooks will be ready by the March meeting. Maybe the February meeting if I can get those January renewals in quickly and get a faster turnaround for the yearbooks. Happy Turkey Day to everyone! Bonnie Lippincott Membership Chairman

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DISPATCHER Page 8 WINNERS GRAND PRIZE...$150.00 gift card... Jane Oglesby $50.00 gift cards Mary Lou Ripper, Marilyn Pond, Bea Vieira, Eva Jamar $30.00 gift cards Dolores Kaiser, Sandra Bloore $25.

8 DISPATCHER Page 8 WINNERS GRAND PRIZE...$ gift card... Jane Oglesby $50.00 gift cards Mary Lou Ripper, Marilyn Pond, Bea Vieira, Eva Jamar $30.00 gift cards Dolores Kaiser, Sandra Bloore $25.00 gift cards Sallie Jones, Justine Gentile, Barbara Winkler, Cheryl Guacci, Judy Hughes, Nancy Post CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!!! 2017 UFO CHALLENGE Stack um up Roll um out Get um done! Sign up now for next year s challenge!!!!! Choose your favorite 5 UFO S and join us for the fun!! Your #1 UFO is due at the January meeting. You can turn it in at the December meeting, if you like. REMEMBER: QUILTED BOUND LABELED This is going to be a record setting year. Look for members with the ribbon with buttons on their name tags. Say Hi... make a friend...talk to someone you haven't talked to before. Let's make new friends this year. Join us for the fun!

9 Page 9 ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD Quilters UFO Challenge 2017 Stack um up Roll um out Get um done! This is a chance to turn five UFOs into quilts in only one year! Decide which of your UFOs need to be quilts... pick 5 Describe the finished quilts on the next page. Make sure that No. 1 is the one you want to work on first. Give enough information to easily identify each quilt. For example, green churn dash is a better description than Bill s birthday quilt. Fill out both copies of the list and keep one for yourself so you know what to work on next! Finished means quilted, bound and labeled. The first quilt, due on January 11, 2017 will be No. 1 on your list. It may be turned in early. After that, one quilt will be due every two months, except the fourth quilt will have 3 months because we have no meeting in July. The order of the quilts will be chosen randomly from the remaining numbers. That means that the second quilt due will not necessarily be #2 on your list. When you turn in your first UFO for inspection, you will be given a ribbon and a button to attach showing that quilt is finished. You will receive another button for each UFO as it is recorded as finished. There will be drawings for prizes after each due date is reached; therefore, all who finish even just one quilt will be eligible to win a prize that month. Other prizes will be awarded when the year is up. Due Dates: January 11 March 8 May 10 August 9 October 11

10 DISPATCHER Orange Grove Quilters Guild UFO Challenge 2017 Stack um up Roll um out Get um done! Page 10 Name Phone Entry Fee: $10.00 Rec d on By Quilt Due Description 1 January 11, ? 3? 4? 5?

Page 11 ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD Things are moving along smoothly for our 2017 fundraiser. Tickets will be $45.00 and will go on sale starting with our February, 2017 guild meeting.

The kits for the challenge will go on sale at our January meeting. The theme is the same as the theme for the entire day Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Dayz of Summer.

11 Page 11 ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD Things are moving along smoothly for our 2017 fundraiser. Tickets will be $45.00 and will go on sale starting with our February, 2017 guild meeting. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis and we will only be selling 300. The luncheon will be held at Mile Square Golf Course. Please no children under 12 at this event. The kits for the challenge will go on sale at our January meeting. The theme is the same as the theme for the entire day Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Dayz of Summer. The next committee meeting is Friday, December 2, 2016 at 10 am at Marie Blash s home Opportunity Quilt Drawing at December Meeting Our bright, starry Opportunity Quilt is waiting for its new home. The winning ticket will be drawn on December 7. Please return the tickets you were given at the beginning of the year, and purchase more if you can. Imagine how happy you will be to take this happy quilt home! How about buying tickets for gifts for your friendship group members? Do you have a friend or relative who would love to have this cheerful quilt on their bed or couch? What a lovely Christmas gift a new quilt will make! Contact Judith Stamper for tickets or information.

These are the themes for the first four months: January- Let It Snow ; blue and white fabric; winter theme February Hearts and Flowers ; any colors; Valentine theme March Lucky Four Leaf Clover ;

12 DISPATCHER Page 12 In December, we will have three drawings-two baskets and a Jim Shore Angel (thank you, Barbara Purks). We would like red and green fabrics and Christmas themed items, please I will try to have a theme for each month s baskets in the new year. These are the themes for the first four months: January- Let It Snow ; blue and white fabric; winter theme February Hearts and Flowers ; any colors; Valentine theme March Lucky Four Leaf Clover ; greens; batiks; Luck of the Irish theme April Bunnies, Bunnies and More Bunnies ; pastels; spring/easter theme I would like to thank the membership for their generosity this past year regarding the basket contributions. Keep them coming!!! Many thanks to those of you who faithfully support our efforts by buying tickets every month! You make our efforts worthwhile. Hoping to see you at our table and hope someday YOU will have a winning ticket! Justine Gentile and Kathy Harvey LIBRARY UPDATE It has been decided, by board action, that our current book library will be closed. There have been months of discussion about the investment of time and space, for so little participation by the guild members. Things became clear to us after we had a recent unfortunate infestation of rats in the garage outside the Elk s Lodge, where our library cart is stored. There was significant damage to a number of the books, as well as the cover which was chewed through. The Elk s immediately set up traps to deal with their storage challenge. There is no concern within the Lodge itself or for books we sold earlier in the year. Friends of the Library will continue to operate, with magazines and donated books. Glenda will remain our librarian which is a board position, until we decide we need a change. I want to thank Glenda for all of her hard work. She put in hours sorting through our books, sitting out in the Elk s garage, while she tried to weed out unused books. As we proceed into the new year, Glenda will decide if fiction books, which are the most popular, will be available in some way. She will keep you posted.

Page 13 ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD SUSAN G KOMEN FOR THE CURE Helen Murray was the winner of the Teapot Cozy pattern kit and 3 Pat

Thanks to you all for participating in my monthly drawings.

It's wonderful to see what a compassionate group of women that we have in our Guild.

We will, however, have pillow case kits and piecing and quilting kits available at both Guild Meetings for you to pick up and occupy

Our goal next year is to make the most of the fabric we have to bring warm hugs to shut in seniors, foster kids, new babies of

13 Page 13 ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD SUSAN G KOMEN FOR THE CURE Helen Murray was the winner of the Teapot Cozy pattern kit and 3 Pat Yamin patterns including templates. These items were donated by Pat Essington and Darci Bodin. Thanks to you all for participating in my monthly drawings. Thanks so much to all of you who are so kind to bring me items to raffle off. It's wonderful to see what a compassionate group of women that we have in our Guild. Barbara Purks Philanthropy will not have sew days during December and January. Enjoy the holidays! We will, however, have pillow case kits and piecing and quilting kits available at both Guild Meetings for you to pick up and occupy those idle hours during the holidays--kidding about all those idle hours, not kidding about the kits available. Our goal next year is to make the most of the fabric we have to bring warm hugs to shut in seniors, foster kids, new babies of distressed pregnancies, military children and anyone else who needs a hug. Join with us by picking up a kit, sewing or cutting with us at sew days or by going along to the picnic at Camp Pendleton Beach next summer. Also, don't forget to bring toys/gifts to the December Guild meeting for the Marine families at Camp Pendleton. Thank you all. Wishing a blessed Christmas and happy New Year to you and your family. Becky

DISPATCHER Page 14 December 4 December 4 December 6 December 10 December 10 December 10 December 10 December 11 December 12 December 13 December 15 December 17 Linda Majer Becky Hughes Beth Stiel

December 25 December 26 December 26 December 28 December 30 December 31 Marie Gray Dolores Kaiser Diane Willson Nita Randolph Alice Davidson Mary O'Driscoll Peggy Fullmer Carol Howerton Gail Norfolk

14 DISPATCHER Page 14 December 4 December 4 December 6 December 10 December 10 December 10 December 10 December 11 December 12 December 13 December 15 December 17 Linda Majer Becky Hughes Beth Stiel Mary Kay O'Neill Ingrid Woken Carolyn Poppen Patty Thompson Stephanie Harper Kathy Harvey Anna Marie Grable Thom Knight Joan Zimmerman December 17 December 18 December 19 December 20 December 21 December 25 December 26 December 26 December 28 December 30 December 31 Marie Gray Dolores Kaiser Diane Willson Nita Randolph Alice Davidson Mary O'Driscoll Peggy Fullmer Carol Howerton Gail Norfolk Barbara Tegel Fairy Earnest Don t forget to pick up your Birthday fat quarter! 2017 Officers Elected President: Gayle Wayne 1st Vice President: Christi Kolisnyk 2nd Vice President: Marie Blash Treasurer: Gale Licata Secretary: Bonnie Lippincott

15 Page 15 NOVEMBER WINNERS Opportunity Baskets ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD Bea Vieira and Elaine Ohgi Door Prizes Cathy Van Bruggen Designs: Penny Soldin Member Donation: Pat Seaberg Moore s: Lynn Radell Member Donation: Cheryl Guacci Member Donation: Patty Thompson Harmony Quilting: Mary Burger Orange Quilt Bee: Freida Salzer Bear s: Beth Shibley South Bay Quilt Guild: Ursula Hartunian Bear s: Sharon Closson Bear s: Liz Kier Quilt Show Vender: Florence Dissman Member Donation: Sug Lagerborg Bear s: Cindy Kruse Mel s Sewing & Fabric Center: Carolyn Vieley Orange Quilt Bee: Glenna Tuomala Bear s: Taffy Harper Member Donation: Candace Ping Bear s: Aileen Tsuruda Member Donation: Jane Oglesby Member Donation: Mary Anne Sletto Special Thanks to Door Prize Chairs: Peggy Fullmer and Rosalie Liogys

16 DISPATCHER Page 16 November Show and Tell

17 Page 17 ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD November Show and Tell

DISPATCHER Coming Events... Page 18 December 1 Deadline for entries in Valley Quilters Quilt Show (to be held Feb. 10 & 11, 2017) San Jacinto, CA More information at www.valleyquilters.

State Highway 2, Wrightwood December 7 January 11, 2017 January 19-22 January 19 February 10-11 February 18-19 June 24 OGQG General Meeting (Note: This meeting is on the FIRST Wednesday in December)

18 DISPATCHER Coming Events... Page 18 December 1 Deadline for entries in Valley Quilters Quilt Show (to be held Feb. 10 & 11, 2017) San Jacinto, CA More information at December 2 OGQG 2017 Sewing Room/Home Tour Committee Meeting, 10 am at Marie Blash s home December 3 Pine Needles Quilt Guild Home Tour, 11 am to 4 pm, $15 Wrightwood Community Building, 1275 State Highway 2, Wrightwood December 7 January 11, 2017 January January 19 February February June 24 OGQG General Meeting (Note: This meeting is on the FIRST Wednesday in December) 2016 Opportunity Quilt Drawing OGQG General Meeting 2017 Road to California Quilt Show, Ontario OGQG Bus trip to Road to California Quilt Show Valley Quilters Guild Quilt Show, Valley-Wide Rec. Center, 901 West Esplanade, San Jacinto 10am - 4pm; $7. More information at South Bay Quilters Guild 2017 Quilt Show, 10am - 4pm; Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance More information at OGQG Sewing Room/Home Tour & Luncheon 2017 UFO Theme Winner Stack um up Roll um out Get um done! Pam Osorio

19 Page 19 ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD Support Our Supporters

DISPATCHER Page 20 President Pam Boozan 1 st Vice President Christi Kolisnyk 2 nd Vice President Marilyn Pond The ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD is a tax exempt group organized to promote cooperation

inspire personal achievement. MEMBERSHIP is currently open. Annual Dues are $25.00 per year beginning in January and ending in December. Guest donation is $5.00 per meeting.

20 DISPATCHER Page 20 President Pam Boozan 1 st Vice President Christi Kolisnyk 2 nd Vice President Marilyn Pond The ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD is a tax exempt group organized to promote cooperation and the exchange of ideas among those interested or engaged in quilting and fiber arts; to encourage and maintain high standards of design and techniques of creative quilting and fiber arts; and to inspire personal achievement. MEMBERSHIP is currently open. Annual Dues are $25.00 per year beginning in January and ending in December. Guest donation is $5.00 per meeting. Secretary Treasurer Standing Committees: Past President Parliamentarian Historian Librarian Membership Newsletter Marie Blash Jane Oglesby Mary Stockard Carol Logue Nancy Post Glenda McNeil, Judy Hughes Bonnie Lippincott, Betty Jean Wenner Elaine Ohgi MEETINGS: Doors open at 8:30a.m. The regular meeting is 9:30am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. December s meeting is the 1st Wednesday. Meetings are held at Garden Grove Elks Lodge located at Trask Avenue, Garden Grove, California. Philanthropy Becky Meekhof SCCQG Rep Pam Boozan Ways & Means Justine Gentile, Kathy Harvey Workshops Susan Johnson, Ellen Roman 2016 Quilt Show Carol Logue, Marilyn Pond

Everett Quilt Guild Newsletter (edited for web)

Everett Quilt Guild Newsletter (edited for web) August 2018 Good Day, We are already into the month of August, and summer is almost over. The display is up at the Marysville Library, go check out the fantastic