A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

We have a lot of things coming up, as usual.  Our Program Committee is working hard on upcoming Programs for this Fall and next Spring.   I hope everyone is working hard on getting quilts ready for our Quilt Show, October 3rd & 4th.   We will be needing lots of help before & during the show so contact Susie to help in some way.
There are various quilt shows and events this Summer & Fall, so check out the Upcoming Events section so you don't miss out.
Our June luncheon is coming up and we will have sit & stitch during the summer.
Well, this is the last letter from me, at least for a while!   I want to thank everyone for being so nice to me and patient.   This is a wonderful guild to be part of.   Eeryone is always ready to help, all you have to do is ask.   We all have a lot to do and never enough time.   Remember, always make time for your family, friends and of course QUILTING.   The best place I know of to do that is right here at Heritage Quilt Guild. ..............

        Keep on QUILTING.

                                       

Cindy                         

Officers

President……........Cindy M.
Vice Pres……........Peggy E.
Secretary……........Connie C.
Treasurer……........Brenda S.
Newsletter…….......Susie C.

 

                   

ABOUT HERITAGE QUILTERS

Heritage Quilters of Crown Point meets every other Tuesday at 10 am, beginning the first Tuesday after Labor Day, 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.

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MEETING DATES and PROGRAMS: 2009

Not all Program Plans have been finalized as yet.   Updates will be announced when they are available.   Most programs, workshops, etc., take place
after the Guild meeting & after Show & Tell.

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Tuesday June 9, 2009, 10 AM. BUSINESS MEETING:
INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS.
JUNE LUNCHEON, hostesses - MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE.   
Bring a dish to pass, something for Show N Tell and be prepared to have lots of fun.
Block of the Month due, new block presented.
This is our last Business meeting until Sept. 8, 2009

Don't forget about the SUMMER CHALLENGE: The Summer Challenge is a purse or tote bag (no clutch bags or wallets).   A Focus fabric has been chosen & the cost to each participant is $2.00.    The focus fabric must be discernible on the outside of the purse or tote bag.   You can add as many additional fabrics as you wish.    If you are interested in participating in this challenge, contact Marilyn R. The last day to pick up your focus fabric and sign up for the challenge is June 9.

SUMMER SESSIONS

June 23, 10 am - 3 pm.    July 7 & 21st.  10 am - 3 pm.
August 4 & 18, 10 am - 3 pm.
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2009 Raffle Quilt

Our 2009 Raffle Quilt has been on display at the Gathering in Fort Wayne and will be on display at various locations throughout the summer months.

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 Nancy S., at meetings.

2008 - BLOCK OF THE MONTH- 2009

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. 16…………….........Debbie J. ..…………………..Oct. 14
Oct. 14……………..........Sharon C. ..………………….Nov. 11
Nov. 11……………......Kathryn C. ..……………………Dec. 9
Dec. 9 …………….............Jan S. .…………………Jan. 20, 2009
Jan. 20, 2009…………......Jennifer K. .......………………Feb. 17
Feb. 17 …………...........JoAnn A. ..........……………..March 17
March 17 …………….......Sandy R. ...………………… April 14
April 14 ……………..........Phyllis P. ……………………..May 12
May 12 …………….......... Barb G. ……………………..June 9

KIDS QUILTS

Thanks to your generosity we have more quilts & pillow cases to add to our stash. All of our recipients are so grateful and very pleased to receive such beautiful & creative items. We will be having more opportunities to work on Kids Quilts throughout the summer and fall. We have lots of fun during Kids Quilt sessions so I hope you will be able to join us. It you also like to sew on Kids Quilts at home, I have kits made up, backing & batting are also available. Just le me know what you need. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR DEDICATION & CONTINUED SUPPORT WITH 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 Betty J. 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.
You can contact each Long Arm Quilter through their e-mail address, or contact Heritage Quilters, P.O. Box 8, Crown Point, IN. 46308- 0008.

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

Ellen S. - - E-Mail: ellie843@netzero.net

Judith H. & Roxann H. - - E-mail: judie@hartley.net

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UP-COMING EVENTS
May 2009 - Sept. 2009, AMISH COUNTRY QUILT GARDEN & MURAL TOUR:   A glorious rainbow of 55,000 annuals planted in artfully precise combinations to form a colorful patchwork. There are 16 gardens and 16 murals to view throughout the Amish Country of Northern Indiana. The official toru is August 4 - 7, 2009. Web site: WWW.amishcountry.org.

June 5 - 6, 2009 - KOKOMO PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD QUILT SHOW, "QUILTS ALONG THE WILDCAT".   Exhibit Hall at Kokomo Event Center, US 31, North Kokimo, IN.   Featured Quilter, Dee Bartley.  300+ quilts on display, Vendors, Bed Turning, Log Cabin Challenge Quilts on display, Quilt Appraiser available. Admission: $5.00. Web site: htt://kokomopqg.tripod.com

June 18 - 20:   40th ANNUAL NQA QUILT SHOW.   Greater Columbus Convention Center, 9am - 6 pm. daily, Columbus, OH. Quilts, Vendors, Special Events. Web site: www.nqaquilts.org/2009show.

  June 16-19, 2009 - QUILTERS HALL OF FAME BIRTHDAY BASH: The Quilters Hall of Fame, Marion, IN. Merikay Waldvogel of Knoxville, TN is the 39th Honoree to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Web site: www.quiltershalloffame.net.

June 26 & 27, 2009, SHIPSHEWANA BACK ROADS SHOP HOP:   9 shops within a 30 mile adius. To Register visit Yoder Dept. Store or on line at www.shipshewanaquiltfest.com. More info 866-23-947347.

Sept. 10 - 12, 2009, QUILT EXPO: Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wi. Wisconsin Public Television, Nancy Zieman Production. Web site: www.wiquiltexpo.com.

Oct. 3 - 4, 2009:   Heritage Quilters of Crown Point present "Indiana Rose XII Quilt Show". See our Quilt Show Page for details.

Oct. 25, 2009, 9am - 5 pm., Oct. 26, 2009, 10 am - 4 pm.: HARVEST OF QUILTS: Dunes Country Quilters. Michigan City Senior Center, Washington Park, Michigan City, IN.

Oct. 25, 2009, 9am - 5 pm., Oct. 26, 2009, 12 noon - 4 pm.: CALLITHUMPIAN QUILT HOW:    Hostess, Creative Quilters. Featuring Janice Lehman, local quilter on Sat. at 1 pm. (Bible Story & Collection Quilts). Admission $2.00 per person. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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
Needle & Thread, 60 Jefferson, Valparaiso, IN. 46385, 219-462-4300

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Happy Quilting to All

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