May / June 2008 Issue
Heritage Quilters of Crown Point - Since 1976
  
 

 

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT



Hi Everyone, Well I think spring has finally made it. I was beginning to wonder if we would have a Spring or not. The daffodils, tulips, crocuses, hiaasen's and even my magnolia tree are finally blooming. It is just beautiful outside. Now if I could just get all the leaves off he bround it would look like summer might have a chance. It is so nice to see green and colors again. I hope all of you were able to get to the Gathering and the Intenational Quilt Spring Festibal in Rosemont. They both were very inspirational. I think the Show in Rosemont had just about anything you needed for quilting. Every year I think there is just nothing else I could use, but like always, I still find things I just can't live without. I hope everyone had a chance to sign up for the Crafty Ol' Broads Workshop.
Can't wait to see what the Program Committee has in store for us with the Paint Can Challenge.
There is also the Yo Yo Basket workshop and our Midnight Madness coming up in May.
Hope all of you have a great Spring & Summer. Enjoy the summer sessions and we'll all get rejuvenated for the fall and a new guild year.
HAPPY QUILTING.

                                       
Cindy                         



Officers


President……........Cindy M.
Vice Pres……........Peggy E.
Secretary……........Joan T.
Treasurer……........Terrie A.
Newsletter…….......Susie C.

 

                   


ABOUT HERITAGE QUILTERS

Heritage Quilters of Crown Point meets every other Tuesday at 10 am, beginning the first Tuesday in September through the following June. We meet at the First United Methodist Church,
352 South Main Street in Crown Point, IN.
Our meetings are open to all members, potential members and guests. We have various Lectures / workshops through out the year. A $5.00 fee applies to all non-members attending a Lecture
and or Trunk Show. Other programs include various workshops, Bus Trips, Helpful Hints, Project Challenges, Block of the Month Exchange, Show & Tell and Lots of Fun.
Throughout the summer we have imformal sit & stitch sessions on designated Tuesdays. See dates below.


MEETING DATES and PROGRAMS: 2007-2008
Not all Progam plans have been finalized as yet. Updates will be announced when they are available. All programs, workshops, etc., take place after the Guild Meeting, Reports, Show & Tell, etc.

ROUND ROBIN CHALLENGE:
Round Robin Challenge exchange will take place each month, on the dates listed below, please remember to bring the quilt back and choose another to take and add a border onto.
Please keep track of the numbers on the bags you take so you don't take the same one twice. If you cannot attend a meeting have someone bring it in for you & choose another.
The borders are the choice of the person working on the project each month. We do encourage a variety of techniques - strips with corner stones, appliqued, pieced, embellished, etc., or any combination. The dimensions given are finished sizes.
Be sure to add seam allowances. The following are the months & and borders that are due.
March 4, 2008 - 3 inch border.       April 1, 2008 - 4 inch border.      May 15, 2008 = 5 inch border.



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April 29, Tuesday, 10 AM. Meeting: CRAFTY OLE BROADS: Lecture, Trunk Show, Workshop. "Garden Party Theme." We really enjoyed Jane Wells and Linda Johnson, from Ft. Wayne, IN., with their lecture, trunk show and workshop. We hope they will be able to return again in the future.
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May 27, 2008 Tuesday, 10 am. Meeting: Present the PAINT CAN CHALLENGE. This is a summertime challenge, due back on Sept. 30, 2008.
Sharon C. will be teaching a class on Narrow Stem Applique.

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June 10, Tuesday, 10 AM. Meeting: June Luncheon, Hosted by the Membership Committee.

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SUMMER SIT & STITCH SESSIONS:
During the summer months we have informal gatherings where we can all come and enjoy each others fellowship while we sew. The hours are from 10 am - 3 pm and the dates are as follows:
Tuesday, June 24, 2008, .....................Tuesday, July 8, ..........................Tuesday, July 22, ...............................Tuesday, Aug. 5, ..............................Tuesday, Aug. 19.


OUR REGULAR MEETINGS BEGIN AGAIN ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2008 AT 10:00 AM.

2008 Raffle Quilt

Our 2008 Raffle Quilt is completed. It has been on display at The Gathering in Wabash, IN. on April 5th. and will be at various
lacations throughout the summer and fall. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Our drawing will be on October 14, 2008.

ALUMINUM CAN TAB RINGS
Don't forget to save and bring in pop tab rings from aluminum cans to the church. There is a container in the fellowship hall where we meet. The money earned from these tab
rings benefits various charities.


VEST KITS & PINS
Vest Kits are available at all meetings. Vest Kits are $12.00. We also have our guild pin available for $3.00, Members only.
(Non member price is $5.00 for the pins). Both items purchased together are $15.00. See Peggy McG., at meetings.

2007 - BLOCK OF THE MONTH- 2008

There are no restrictions regarding the Block of the Month for this coming year. You can present any size, style block you wish. If you participate you are eligible to win at any time.
At present all the dates are filled unless someone has to cancel. Please by mindful of copyright restrictions. When submitting a block please supply enough copies for approximately
80 - 90 members. Put your phone # and all directions on the copies in case there are any questions. Any questions contact Sally M., or Jane W. .

Date Presented............... Persons Name...................... Date Due
 Sept. 18…………….........Nancy S. ..…………………..Oct. 16
Oct. 16……………..........Sherry M. ..………………….Nov. 13
Nov. 13……………..........Barb G. ..……………………Dec. 11
Dec. 11……………..........Cindy G. .……………………Jan. 22
Jan. 22, 2008…………......Jan M. .......…………………Feb. 19
Feb. 19……………...........Pat A. ..........………………..March 18
March 18 …………….......Kathy K. ...………………… April 15
April 15……………..........Sharon C……………………..May 13
May 13…………….......... Susie C.……………………..June 10


KIDS QUILTS

Thank you to everyone for turning in such wonderful quilts! Your talents and imagination are really outstanding and the quilts are all so beautiful.
So far this year we have 99 quilts and they will make some children very happy. Last years total was 191. Lets hope we can beat the number this year and reach over 200 again.
We had a great time at the all day sew for Kids Quilts after the last meeting. There were about 8 ladies who brought their machines and we got quite a bit accomplished.
Come join us the next time for lots of fun and fellwoship while we work on Kids Quilts!
If you are interested in making a Kids Quilt, we have kits put together for you to sew. We also have fabric, batting and backing. Just let me know what you need.
All you need to do is donate your time in sewing a quilt and get as creative as you would like.
When you have a quilt complete, could you please put your name on a piece of paper and pin it to the quilt. I would appreciate that very much.
THANK YOU LADIES FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO SPREADING COMFORT TO THOSE IN NEED.
Ulrike Z.


FONS & PORTER
The Fons & Porter magazine subscription offer is still available for new subscriptions and renewals.
This is a great way for guilds to make extra money for special projects.

            

 

    

                                                                                                                                            

 

COFFEE / REFRESHMENTS

There will be a sign-up sheet available at meetings, or contact Jean P. Please consider signing up to prepare coffee.
If you wish to bring refreshments please do so. Don't forget to clean everything up and put everything away before you leave, unless you plan on coming back to clean up.
Use a scant cup of coffee grounds for every 20 cups. Set a second pot, water only for tea. Do you have a favorite coffee cup or mug? Bring it along to use at meetings.
We will be saving our environment by not throwing out so many styrofoam cups (considering they aren't recyclable).





LOCAL LONG ARM QUILTERS

All are experienced, dedicated quilters who try their best to accommodate your needs.
Contact Heritage Quilters, P.O. Box 8, Crown Point, IN. 46308-0008 for further information.

You can also contact each Long Arm Quilter through their e-mail address.

Brenda S. - - E-Mail: salinas2@pwrtc.com

Sandy R. - - E-Mail: finaltouchquilting@comcast.net

Diane H. - - E-Mail: hawkinsdi@sbcglobal.net

Margery P. - - E-Mail: map1941@sbcglobal.net

Terrie A. - - E-Mail: terfred@aol.com

Ruth Ann G.- - E-Mail: ragapen@comcast.net

Debby L. - - E-Mail: d2lee@aol.com




RECIPE

OLD FASHIONED ICE BOX DESSERT

7 1/2 honey graham crackers, broken in half (15 squares)
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. (4 oz. serving) vanilla flavor instant pudding
1 tub (8 oz.)cool whip whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 cup quartered strawberries
1 cup chopped kiwis (about 4)
1/3 cup coconut flakes, toasted

Arrange graham squares in even layer on bottom of 13X9 inch pan.……Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on med. speed until creamy.
Gradually add milk , mixing until well blended after ech addition.……Add dry pudding mix; beat 1 min. Gently stir in half of the whipped topping; spread over grahams in pan.…
Cover with remaining whipped topping. Top with fruit.……Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Sprinkle with coconut just before serving. Makes 15 servings. Leftover dessert can be stored in refrigerator.…
Toast coconut by spreading it evenly into a thin layer on baking sheet.…Bake at 350* F for 7 to 12 min. or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.


UP-COMING EVENTS


ELKHART COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM EXHIBIT - "STITCHES OF DEVOTION: Quilts and Coverlets of elkhart CountyThis Exhibit will be open to the public on April 20, 2008 & throughout the summer.

The PIONEER WOMEN OF BROWN COUNTY INDIANA 30th ANNUAL QUILT SHOW:
 June 6-8 from 10 am - 5 pm. Located at 1934 St. Rd. 135 North Nashville, IN. 47448.
Over 100 quilts on display, demonstrations of weaving, spinning and hand quilting. Ady's from Morgantown, IN. will be available for you sewing needs. A lunch cafe and live entertainment will be available.
For further information visit: www.browncountyhistory.info


APPLESEED QUILT SHOW:
 June 26 - 28, 2008, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, IN.
Judged Quilt Show, Cash & Prize Awards, Workshops, Vendors, Guild Boutique.
Featuring Kim Diehl, nationallyknown quilter & author. For further information check out their website at - www.appleseedquiltersguild.com.


WILDFLOWER HARVEST QUILT SHOW: Sponsored by String-A-Long Quilt Guild. Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 9 am - 5 pm. and Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 10 am - 4 pm.
Located at the Porter County Expo Center, 215 E. Division Road, Valparaiso, In. 46383. Admission $5.00 - under 12 Free.
Featuring 300 New and Antique Quilts, Merchants Mall, Boutique, Flea Market, Food Vendor, Raffle Quilt-Ticket donation: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Raffle quilt drawing will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12th.
Guest Quilter is Lois Jarvis, and her "Ground Zero" quilt. Our featured quilter is Cheryl Razmus.
RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 27th ANNUAL QUILT SHOW:
 Oct. 17-18, 2008. Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-4. Located at the United Methodist Church, 1203 East 7th Street, Auburn, IN. 46706
Featuring: Seminars by Shirley Liby, Classes, Bed Turning & Quilt Display, Quilt Block Contest - Theme: Baskets, Door Prizes, Vendors, Food & Beverage available.
For further info., send SASE to: Shirley J. Johnson, Assistant Director RSVP, 107 West 5th Street, Auburn, IN. 46706. E-Mail: sjohnson@ccfwsb.org.


LOCAL QUILT SHOPS

We have several terrific quilt shops in our area. Each shop is unique and offers classes, various techniques, helpful hints, special projects, all day or evening events, clubs, quilt camps, etc. Get on their mailing list so you can stay current with what's happening.
Go visit, join in the fun, have a blast.

bits 'n pieces, 732 No. Main St., Crown Point, IN. 46307, 219-662-9030
Crazy Eights, 374 B Indian Boundary Rd., Chesterton, IN. 46304, 219-929-4511
Needle & Thread, 60 Jefferson, Valparaiso, IN. 46385, 219-462-4300


Happy Quilting to All

REMEMBER WHEN

EARLY 1940'S COST OF LIVING

New House...................................................$3,600.00
Average Income...........................................$2,041.00 per year
New Car...........................................................$900.00
Average Rent...................................................$ 40.00
Tuition to Harvard University........................$420.00
Movie Ticket.................................................. .35 cents each
Gasoline.......................................................... .15 cents per gallon
United States Postage Stamp......................... .03 cents each

FOOD

Granulated Sugar......................................... .75 cents for 10 pounds
Vitamin D Milk............................................ .62 cents per gallon
Ground Coffee............................................. .46 cents per pound
Bacon........................................................... .45 cents per pound
Eggs............................................................. .21 cents per dozen
Fresh Ground Hamburger........................... .30 cents per pound
Fresh Baked Bread..................................... .10 cents per loaf