News
The Guild is now holding limited physical meetings. Our prayers have been answered, and we will be able to see each other again, even though this pandemic is still restricting our activities. Meanwhile, we just keep plugging along, praying and hoping for the day when our lives will settle to a normal. Probably a new normal, not the same as before.
Continue with as many of your activities as you can, including quilting, of course!
Continue with as many of your activities as you can, including quilting, of course!
October, 2021
Our September meeting had 51 members and 2 guests. Of course, our potluck consisted of a lotof wonderful food. See the Vice President's article to see who won the mini-quilt challenge.
Program/Business Meeting - On October 12, our regular meeting will be our annual presentation of quilts to many of the charities which receive our quilts. Two of the charities will be there to talk about the difference our quilts make to the recipients.
President - Linda talked about the reason our library had to close, and what will be done with the books. They are being sold at the bargain price of $2, first to our members, then to the guests at our show next April.
Also, now is the time to consider becoming an officer or chairperson for 22-23. Information about each office and chair is included in the newsletter.
Warm Wrappings - The October Give-Away will be at the next meeting. This month's sewing date was October 6th, and next month will be November 3. The location is McHenry Bowl, 3700 McHenry Ave.
Quilt Show - We have another location for the show, the one announced last month fell through, but luckily we rounded up another place at Modesto Junior College. Quilt Show Meetings are resuming October 10, 2:00 pm at Liz Able's home. We have a lot to do in the next seven months.
Trips - Both PIQF and Road to California have enough people for the buses to make the trips. If you would like to be included, please contact Margaret Wolfe as there might be an extra ticket or two.
Mystery Quilt - Clue number 4 is in the newsletter. This is assembling the top.
Small Groups are still not meeting.
Our September meeting had 51 members and 2 guests. Of course, our potluck consisted of a lotof wonderful food. See the Vice President's article to see who won the mini-quilt challenge.
Program/Business Meeting - On October 12, our regular meeting will be our annual presentation of quilts to many of the charities which receive our quilts. Two of the charities will be there to talk about the difference our quilts make to the recipients.
President - Linda talked about the reason our library had to close, and what will be done with the books. They are being sold at the bargain price of $2, first to our members, then to the guests at our show next April.
Also, now is the time to consider becoming an officer or chairperson for 22-23. Information about each office and chair is included in the newsletter.
Warm Wrappings - The October Give-Away will be at the next meeting. This month's sewing date was October 6th, and next month will be November 3. The location is McHenry Bowl, 3700 McHenry Ave.
Quilt Show - We have another location for the show, the one announced last month fell through, but luckily we rounded up another place at Modesto Junior College. Quilt Show Meetings are resuming October 10, 2:00 pm at Liz Able's home. We have a lot to do in the next seven months.
Trips - Both PIQF and Road to California have enough people for the buses to make the trips. If you would like to be included, please contact Margaret Wolfe as there might be an extra ticket or two.
Mystery Quilt - Clue number 4 is in the newsletter. This is assembling the top.
Small Groups are still not meeting.
September, 2021
Our August meeting had 27 members and 4 guests. Of course, our potluck consisted of a lot of wonderful food. See the Vice President's article to see who won the mini-quilt challenge.
Program/Business Meeting - On September 14, our regular meeting will have Penni Barger as the presenter. She will sharing her Journey into doll-making and man of the dolls she has created.
Vice Presidents - Cory and Kathy mentioned two upcoming quilt shows, one in Plymouth, the other in Sonora. The one in Plymouth is Sierra Gold Quilt Guild and is a physical show in October. The one in Sonora is Sierra Quilt Guild and is a drive-by show where you will be driving past several outdoor displays of quilts, scheduled for September. The Sonora one is dependent on weather, and perhaps fires.
Small Groups - These groups are still not meeting. If there are groups in which you are interested, you might contact the group leader for additional information, and to express your interest.
PIQF and Road to California bus trips - The bus to Ontario is nearly full, but the one to PIQF does not currently have enough people signed up. Margaret needs 10 more people to make it happen. See the newsletter for details.
Our August meeting had 27 members and 4 guests. Of course, our potluck consisted of a lot of wonderful food. See the Vice President's article to see who won the mini-quilt challenge.
Program/Business Meeting - On September 14, our regular meeting will have Penni Barger as the presenter. She will sharing her Journey into doll-making and man of the dolls she has created.
Vice Presidents - Cory and Kathy mentioned two upcoming quilt shows, one in Plymouth, the other in Sonora. The one in Plymouth is Sierra Gold Quilt Guild and is a physical show in October. The one in Sonora is Sierra Quilt Guild and is a drive-by show where you will be driving past several outdoor displays of quilts, scheduled for September. The Sonora one is dependent on weather, and perhaps fires.
Small Groups - These groups are still not meeting. If there are groups in which you are interested, you might contact the group leader for additional information, and to express your interest.
PIQF and Road to California bus trips - The bus to Ontario is nearly full, but the one to PIQF does not currently have enough people signed up. Margaret needs 10 more people to make it happen. See the newsletter for details.
August, 2021
Our July meeting had 41 members and 1 guest. Merced's Gateway Quilters has opened a workshop to non-members. See the newsletter for details on this.
Program/Business Meeting - On August 10, we will be having our Hot August Nights pot luck. This will be at 6:00, rather than 7:00. Please see the newsletter for details on what to bring to share.
This year's Hot August Night Challenge is again a mini-quilt for Blocks on the Move. The theme of the block is quilter's choice, any 16" or 16.5" quilt.
President - Linda's article talks about the trip she and Sue Schlange recently completed.
Vice President- next month's program will be presented by Penni Barger. She will be sharing her journey into doll-making.
Warm Wrappings - August 4 is the first in-person Warm Wrappings meeting we have had since the pandemic struck. New meeting place is the large meeting room on the south end of McHenry Bowl. Set up time is 9:30, sewing starts at 10:00. Bring your own lunch, or purchase at the bowling alley snack bar.
Small Groups - Michele Stoumbaugh is looking for input on meetings of small groups. Group leaders need to contact her and let her know if the group is starting to meet again.
Education - Ursula's article talks about quilting and quilting tools, and how things have changed from the traditional methods. Also, it talks about where the modern methods may not be the best choice.
PIQF and Road to California Bus Trips - Margaret is looking for people interested in these trips. Read her article for cost and dates.
Our July meeting had 41 members and 1 guest. Merced's Gateway Quilters has opened a workshop to non-members. See the newsletter for details on this.
Program/Business Meeting - On August 10, we will be having our Hot August Nights pot luck. This will be at 6:00, rather than 7:00. Please see the newsletter for details on what to bring to share.
This year's Hot August Night Challenge is again a mini-quilt for Blocks on the Move. The theme of the block is quilter's choice, any 16" or 16.5" quilt.
President - Linda's article talks about the trip she and Sue Schlange recently completed.
Vice President- next month's program will be presented by Penni Barger. She will be sharing her journey into doll-making.
Warm Wrappings - August 4 is the first in-person Warm Wrappings meeting we have had since the pandemic struck. New meeting place is the large meeting room on the south end of McHenry Bowl. Set up time is 9:30, sewing starts at 10:00. Bring your own lunch, or purchase at the bowling alley snack bar.
Small Groups - Michele Stoumbaugh is looking for input on meetings of small groups. Group leaders need to contact her and let her know if the group is starting to meet again.
Education - Ursula's article talks about quilting and quilting tools, and how things have changed from the traditional methods. Also, it talks about where the modern methods may not be the best choice.
PIQF and Road to California Bus Trips - Margaret is looking for people interested in these trips. Read her article for cost and dates.
July, 2021
Our June meeting had 41 members and 2 guests. Two local guilds are also holding meetings, see your newsletter for details.
Program/Business Meeting -The next meeting will be July 13, at 7:00. Joyce Compton, one of our members, sharing her "Journey into the World of Art Quilts"
On August 10, we will be having our Hot August Nights pot luck. This will be at 6:00, rather than 7:00. Please see the newsletter for details on what to bring to share.
Vice Presidents - They are still looking for members to share their quilting experiences with the guild. Please contact them to schedule something with them. It doesn't have to be long, 15-30 minutes would be great.
Education - Ursula shared the contents of a video presentation from Missouri Star Quilts that featured Rob Appel. She summarized his secret tips and tricks.
Warm Wrappings - Hurrah! We are very pleased to hear that they will be meeting again, but now in the South meeting room at McHenry Bowl. We have used this site for workshops, and found it very satisfactory.
Trips and Retreats - Pacific International Quilt Festival will be held this year, and Margaret is arranging for a bus trip. Information in your newsletter.
Quilt Show 2022 - Liz has found a site for our next show. See both the article in the newsletter and the updated Quilt Show page on this site for information.
Mystery Quilt - Clue 1 for "The Case of Must Be Jelly" is in the newsletter. Makes a quilt 51" by 68" and can be made from scraps or 24 strips from a Jelly Roll. Fabric requirements and some cutting is in the clue.
Our June meeting had 41 members and 2 guests. Two local guilds are also holding meetings, see your newsletter for details.
Program/Business Meeting -The next meeting will be July 13, at 7:00. Joyce Compton, one of our members, sharing her "Journey into the World of Art Quilts"
On August 10, we will be having our Hot August Nights pot luck. This will be at 6:00, rather than 7:00. Please see the newsletter for details on what to bring to share.
Vice Presidents - They are still looking for members to share their quilting experiences with the guild. Please contact them to schedule something with them. It doesn't have to be long, 15-30 minutes would be great.
Education - Ursula shared the contents of a video presentation from Missouri Star Quilts that featured Rob Appel. She summarized his secret tips and tricks.
Warm Wrappings - Hurrah! We are very pleased to hear that they will be meeting again, but now in the South meeting room at McHenry Bowl. We have used this site for workshops, and found it very satisfactory.
Trips and Retreats - Pacific International Quilt Festival will be held this year, and Margaret is arranging for a bus trip. Information in your newsletter.
Quilt Show 2022 - Liz has found a site for our next show. See both the article in the newsletter and the updated Quilt Show page on this site for information.
Mystery Quilt - Clue 1 for "The Case of Must Be Jelly" is in the newsletter. Makes a quilt 51" by 68" and can be made from scraps or 24 strips from a Jelly Roll. Fabric requirements and some cutting is in the clue.
June, 2021
Our first physical meeting last month was wonderful, and 31 people attended, including 2 new members. It was so nice to be able to see everyone again. We will be continuing meeting physically as long as the pandemic continues easing off.
Program/Business Meeting - June 8, 2021, 7:00 pm, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Nancy Grant will be presenting a program, "Heritage Quilts or Family History". Please wear a mask, even if you have been vaccinated. Some of our members elected not to wear a mask, but we need to be considerate of those who are not comfortable without them.
Vice Presidents - Our Vice Presidents have provided a list of upcoming programs for the newsletter. The September program is still open. If you are interested in sharing your journey in the quilting world with the guild, please contact Kathy or Cory.
Warm Wrappings - Paddy and Carol are continuing their efforts to make our community service quilt donations successful. They have kits for both quilts and pillowcases, quilts ready for binding, and smaller quilts ready for you to quilt and bind. If you would like any of these, please contact them.
Small Groups - We are still not holding Small Group Meetings.
Show and Tell - This was missing from June's newsletter. Not all of us are attending the physical meeting, so please consider emailing pictures of your projects to Denise to be included in the next newsletter. Please use "Show and Tell for Newsletter" in the subject line so that Denise will know what they are.
Road to California - If all continues as it has, this quilt show will be held in 2022. Margaret Wolf, our wonderful guild tour director, is putting together a bus trip. Please see her article in the newsletter for details.
Our first physical meeting last month was wonderful, and 31 people attended, including 2 new members. It was so nice to be able to see everyone again. We will be continuing meeting physically as long as the pandemic continues easing off.
Program/Business Meeting - June 8, 2021, 7:00 pm, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Nancy Grant will be presenting a program, "Heritage Quilts or Family History". Please wear a mask, even if you have been vaccinated. Some of our members elected not to wear a mask, but we need to be considerate of those who are not comfortable without them.
Vice Presidents - Our Vice Presidents have provided a list of upcoming programs for the newsletter. The September program is still open. If you are interested in sharing your journey in the quilting world with the guild, please contact Kathy or Cory.
Warm Wrappings - Paddy and Carol are continuing their efforts to make our community service quilt donations successful. They have kits for both quilts and pillowcases, quilts ready for binding, and smaller quilts ready for you to quilt and bind. If you would like any of these, please contact them.
Small Groups - We are still not holding Small Group Meetings.
Show and Tell - This was missing from June's newsletter. Not all of us are attending the physical meeting, so please consider emailing pictures of your projects to Denise to be included in the next newsletter. Please use "Show and Tell for Newsletter" in the subject line so that Denise will know what they are.
Road to California - If all continues as it has, this quilt show will be held in 2022. Margaret Wolf, our wonderful guild tour director, is putting together a bus trip. Please see her article in the newsletter for details.
May, 2021
The restrictions in Stanislaus county have been reduced, and we will be able to hold in-person meetings! Hurrah! We have elected to hold only the Program meetings at this time.
Program Meeting - May 11, 2021, 7:00 pm, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, our normal meeting place. Please wear a mask. This will be recommended as long as the county is in the Red Tier.
This meeting will be Show and Tell, so bring a few items to share with the Guild. We all want to see what you have been doing. After that, we will hold a short business meeting.
Vice Presidents - We are looking for volunteers for programs for future meetings, probably until after the Quilt Show and our bank balance improves. Please contact Kathy or Cory if you would like to make a presentation. They will give you guidelines for content and length.
Education - Ursula has shared additional details on the contents of labels in the newsletter. She also included an example.
Warm Wrappings - Paddy and Carol have kits for quilts to be made up for our community service. Please contact them if you would like one.
Small Groups are still not meeting. But maybe soon???
Mystery Quilt - Denise has included the corrected layout for putting the blocks together, and also the final clue, adding borders and preparing the batting.
Special Community Service Project - Barbara Wagener is asking for volunteers to help a local Girl Scout troop complete six quilts. Simple quilting is very acceptable. See her article in the newsletter for additional details.
The restrictions in Stanislaus county have been reduced, and we will be able to hold in-person meetings! Hurrah! We have elected to hold only the Program meetings at this time.
Program Meeting - May 11, 2021, 7:00 pm, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, our normal meeting place. Please wear a mask. This will be recommended as long as the county is in the Red Tier.
This meeting will be Show and Tell, so bring a few items to share with the Guild. We all want to see what you have been doing. After that, we will hold a short business meeting.
Vice Presidents - We are looking for volunteers for programs for future meetings, probably until after the Quilt Show and our bank balance improves. Please contact Kathy or Cory if you would like to make a presentation. They will give you guidelines for content and length.
Education - Ursula has shared additional details on the contents of labels in the newsletter. She also included an example.
Warm Wrappings - Paddy and Carol have kits for quilts to be made up for our community service. Please contact them if you would like one.
Small Groups are still not meeting. But maybe soon???
Mystery Quilt - Denise has included the corrected layout for putting the blocks together, and also the final clue, adding borders and preparing the batting.
Special Community Service Project - Barbara Wagener is asking for volunteers to help a local Girl Scout troop complete six quilts. Simple quilting is very acceptable. See her article in the newsletter for additional details.
April, 2021
Program Meeting - Our March Program meeting was held using Zoom. We had 49 people attend. It was so nice to see so many members again! We are going to have another Program meeting in April, with our own Denise Mullenix presenting "Panel-licious" which will be wonderful ways to use fabric panels. If you have something you would like to share with the Guild, please contact one of our Vice Presidents, Cory Murphy or Kathy Sandner. Information for them will be in your directory.
Membership - If you have not already done so, please submit your dues for 2021-22. If you do so by April 20th, your information will be included in the directory. This year, to avoid the cost of printing and mailing, we will be putting the directory online on a private page that will only be available to members. The good part of this is that we will be able to update new member information often during the year.
Vice Presidents - Cory and Kathy have included information in the newsletter about joining the Zoom Program meeting, and also are asking if there are members who might be interested in making a presentation.
Warm Wrappings - Paddy and Carol are telling us that many of you have picked up tops to be quilted, quilts to be bound, and pillowcases, but more are getting ready to be sent out. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Carol also has over 200 quilt kits of varying skill levels that are ready to be picked up. All include instructions, and most are already cut out. Call Paddy or Carol if you would like a quilt kit, a top to quilt, a quilt to bind, or a pillowcase to make.
Mystery Quilt - The final clue for the mystery quilt is in the newsletter. These quilts are a great way to make quilts for Warm Wrappings, and mystery quilts are so much fun to make. Each month you get a clue, fabric requirements, and cutting or sewing instructions. You have no idea what the quilt will look like until the last clue.
Virtual Show and Tell - There were no Show and Tell pictures in this month's newsletter. Perhaps members are keeping their projects a secret? We love to see what you are doing, so please send photos to Denise Mullenix, our newsletter editor.
Program Meeting - Our March Program meeting was held using Zoom. We had 49 people attend. It was so nice to see so many members again! We are going to have another Program meeting in April, with our own Denise Mullenix presenting "Panel-licious" which will be wonderful ways to use fabric panels. If you have something you would like to share with the Guild, please contact one of our Vice Presidents, Cory Murphy or Kathy Sandner. Information for them will be in your directory.
Membership - If you have not already done so, please submit your dues for 2021-22. If you do so by April 20th, your information will be included in the directory. This year, to avoid the cost of printing and mailing, we will be putting the directory online on a private page that will only be available to members. The good part of this is that we will be able to update new member information often during the year.
Vice Presidents - Cory and Kathy have included information in the newsletter about joining the Zoom Program meeting, and also are asking if there are members who might be interested in making a presentation.
Warm Wrappings - Paddy and Carol are telling us that many of you have picked up tops to be quilted, quilts to be bound, and pillowcases, but more are getting ready to be sent out. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Carol also has over 200 quilt kits of varying skill levels that are ready to be picked up. All include instructions, and most are already cut out. Call Paddy or Carol if you would like a quilt kit, a top to quilt, a quilt to bind, or a pillowcase to make.
Mystery Quilt - The final clue for the mystery quilt is in the newsletter. These quilts are a great way to make quilts for Warm Wrappings, and mystery quilts are so much fun to make. Each month you get a clue, fabric requirements, and cutting or sewing instructions. You have no idea what the quilt will look like until the last clue.
Virtual Show and Tell - There were no Show and Tell pictures in this month's newsletter. Perhaps members are keeping their projects a secret? We love to see what you are doing, so please send photos to Denise Mullenix, our newsletter editor.
March, 2021
Membership - Again, it is time to submit your annual membership dues. Please submit them as soon as you can to our Membership Chair, Cathy Anderson. Her information is in your directory, and also on the membership form. The form can be found in your newsletter and on the Guild's home page.
Vice Presidents - The article in the newsletter offers suggestions to continue quilting and staying informed while we cannot have meetings. There is information about podcasts and online classes.
Warm Wrappings - We are still making quilts for our sponsored charities, and Paddy Shopher and Carol Sullivan have several things ready for you to work on. Some smaller quilts need quilting, larger ones need binding, and of course, there are normally quilt kits for you to make up. Contact them for additional information, their information is in the directory.
Guild Survey - The newsletter contains a small survey asking if you would like to start Zooming our monthly meetings. A trial one will be on March 9th. Contact Denise Mullenix, OakdaleQuilter@gmail.com if this interests you.
Mystery Quilt - Additional clues are in the newsletter. The mystery quilts are usually easy quilts that are a very good size for our charity quilts. And many quilters like to work on a quilt that they have no idea what the end results will be.
President's Quilt - Sharon Iyer's Presidential Quilt is ready to be presented to her. Pam Toombs has graciously offered to host this in her back yard on March 12, at 2:00. Face masks recommended.
Education - Ursula has a very informative article about quilt labels, why you should put them on your quilt, and how to make one.
Virtual Show and Tell - Sample quilt labels, three quilts, and making of an oversized ironing board are featured. If you would like your quilts or other projects featured, please sent photos to Denise Mullenix, our Newsletter Editor. We would all love to see what you have been making!
Membership - Again, it is time to submit your annual membership dues. Please submit them as soon as you can to our Membership Chair, Cathy Anderson. Her information is in your directory, and also on the membership form. The form can be found in your newsletter and on the Guild's home page.
Vice Presidents - The article in the newsletter offers suggestions to continue quilting and staying informed while we cannot have meetings. There is information about podcasts and online classes.
Warm Wrappings - We are still making quilts for our sponsored charities, and Paddy Shopher and Carol Sullivan have several things ready for you to work on. Some smaller quilts need quilting, larger ones need binding, and of course, there are normally quilt kits for you to make up. Contact them for additional information, their information is in the directory.
Guild Survey - The newsletter contains a small survey asking if you would like to start Zooming our monthly meetings. A trial one will be on March 9th. Contact Denise Mullenix, OakdaleQuilter@gmail.com if this interests you.
Mystery Quilt - Additional clues are in the newsletter. The mystery quilts are usually easy quilts that are a very good size for our charity quilts. And many quilters like to work on a quilt that they have no idea what the end results will be.
President's Quilt - Sharon Iyer's Presidential Quilt is ready to be presented to her. Pam Toombs has graciously offered to host this in her back yard on March 12, at 2:00. Face masks recommended.
Education - Ursula has a very informative article about quilt labels, why you should put them on your quilt, and how to make one.
Virtual Show and Tell - Sample quilt labels, three quilts, and making of an oversized ironing board are featured. If you would like your quilts or other projects featured, please sent photos to Denise Mullenix, our Newsletter Editor. We would all love to see what you have been making!
February, 2021
Membership - This is the last month of our year. Please submit your dues as soon as you can to our Membership Chair, Cathy Anderson, see your directory for contact information. A membership form was included in the newsletter, and is also available on the Guild's home page.
Warm Wrappings - Please continue to make quilts for donations to the charities we support. Paddy and Carol have kits for you to make up, tops to quilt, and quilts to bind. Unfortunately some of the charities are not currently accepting quilts, but the need is still there. See the Newsletter for additional information.
Virtual Coffee Breaks - These are on hold until further notice.
Virtual Show and Tell - Our newsletter is accepting pictures of your projects. Be sure to look at what is in this month's copy. Submit pictures to our Newsletter Editor, Denise Mullenix, see your directory for contact information.
Mystery Quilt - Another clue has been included in the newsletter. This one includes sewing! Woo-hoo!
Small Groups - Most of the small groups are not meeting, but some of them have started using Zoom to stay in touch. Group Leaders, please contact Cory Murphy, see your directory for contact information, for assistance in setting up Zoom meetings for your group.
Membership - This is the last month of our year. Please submit your dues as soon as you can to our Membership Chair, Cathy Anderson, see your directory for contact information. A membership form was included in the newsletter, and is also available on the Guild's home page.
Warm Wrappings - Please continue to make quilts for donations to the charities we support. Paddy and Carol have kits for you to make up, tops to quilt, and quilts to bind. Unfortunately some of the charities are not currently accepting quilts, but the need is still there. See the Newsletter for additional information.
Virtual Coffee Breaks - These are on hold until further notice.
Virtual Show and Tell - Our newsletter is accepting pictures of your projects. Be sure to look at what is in this month's copy. Submit pictures to our Newsletter Editor, Denise Mullenix, see your directory for contact information.
Mystery Quilt - Another clue has been included in the newsletter. This one includes sewing! Woo-hoo!
Small Groups - Most of the small groups are not meeting, but some of them have started using Zoom to stay in touch. Group Leaders, please contact Cory Murphy, see your directory for contact information, for assistance in setting up Zoom meetings for your group.
