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Experience the “Ridge” of Possibilities and Get Ready to Sew
July / Alice Ridge
August “Quilting from the Hardware
Store”
2021
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Longmont Quilt Guild
Virtual & In Person
July is bringing us Alice Ridge and her
P.O. Box 6692 ~ Longmont, CO 80501 ~
wide variety of quilting styles. Alice is
interested in modern and art quilts as well as traditional handiwork. Much of her
work includes Japanese Shashiko, Celtic knotwork, Hawaiian applique and
Guatemalan embroidery just to name a few. Her trunk show “Quilting from the
Hardware Store” is sure to bring an interesting and international evening. Be
sure to join us via Zoom or in-person (you must RSVP!) for this promising trunk
show.
August Community Outreach Sew Day
Moose Lodge, Longmont, CO
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
9:00 am, In Person or Virtual—It’s Up to You
We are pleased to announce that we will have our summer Community
Outreach Sew Day IN PERSON! Come and join the fun, enjoy chatting with
fellow Guild members and friends. We’ll have kits, challenges, and
giveaways! Come for an hour, or come for all day!
Please do sign up on the website, or call Joann V. at (302-598-8800) and I
will sign you up.
We need to know the numbers for the Moose by 8/5/2021. All the kits will be at
the Moose that day. There will be NO kits in bins at people’s houses. This will
help me keep track of where kits are going and will enable you to participate in
the raffle. We will be Zoom-enabled (a work in progress), so you can sew in-
person or virtually.
July/August 2021 Longmont Quilt Guild Newsle er 1
A Message from Your President, Debra Stebbins
Happy July Everyone,
relate this to our meeting today, I asked you to
Good to see you in person. It’s been awhile, a year RSVP for the meeting so that we would know how
and a half to be exact. Our last Guild speaker was in many people we would have in person. We have
March of 2020. I recently heard a quote while begun to print the hardcopy of the newsletter that
listening to an online speaker from GE Designs, she you hold in your hands. We are meeting here in
said “You only live if you learn”. You know I have person and going to meet a great presenter tonight.
been reflecting about that statement since I heard it And in August we will come together not once but
a couple of days ago. And I started to relate it back twice in person. We are making movements to get
to what the guild has been going through over the back to normal but we will just as the blocks are
course of the last year. We have managed to “live” as always moved around on the design wall will have to
we have “learned” how to get the technology make adjusts with the Guild.
understanding so that we can continue to “live” as a
With that being said, I ask for your patience with the
Guild. As I write this we are over 200 strong in
board in making our way back to running fully the
membership. I like to put out a big Thank You to our
way we did before. We will try new ways to do some
former president, Sheila Boettcher, for getting us
old things. So please be open in a time of returning
started with the technology to keep on living and
to what we used to call “normal”. And remember the
learning and growing and maintaining our members.
quote I brought up before, “You only live is you
Now, I want to get back on track with the Quilt I learn” and after all that’s one of the goals of the
talked about at the first of the year that I paralleled Longmont Quilt Guild is education of others and
to maintaining our guild. I talked about he fun of ourselves.
picking out the pattern, the fabric, and I think this
Enough seriousness, I’ll leave you in stitches, One
year so far we have been in maintenance mode of
yard of fabric is like one cookie, never enough. Take
sewing the blocks. Which brings us to July and
care and look forward to seeing you at the meeting
August of this year. We have now made our blocks
tonight, in August at the sew day or in August at the
and now we have the design wall out. We have put
drive up event.
up a set of blocks and stepped back but see places
where we need to move them around and peruse the In Stitches,
right look before sewing the quilt together. I want to
~ Debra
LQG Members Receive a 5% Discount!
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Alice Ridge Workshop—Get in on the Action!
A
lice Ridge will be here for the July 13th
meeting! The program is still Quilting
from the Hardware Store. We will be
meeting at 6:30 at Faith Lutheran. However, if you
prefer, we will also be broadcasting it on Zoom.
The really big news is that we will be having a
workshop IN PERSON in Longmont with Alice. She
will be teaching her Celtic Knot on the next day
July 14th at the Moose from 9am to 4 pm. The
cost of the workshop is $25 plus a $20 fee for a
kit that has all of the materials you will need.
To register for the workshop, go to the website Get KnoƩed Up! Alice will be teaching us her
Cel c Knot pa ern and technique. Join us to make
and just click on the button and fill out the form.
the great piece!
Then send in your check for $25 to Longmont
Quilt Guild, PO Box 6692, Longmont, CO 80501. your $25 check to the Guild. Sign up today!
Or download the form and send the form with We hope to see you there. The $20 fee will
be paid directly to Alice on the workshop day.
2021 Board Members
President: Debra Stebbins Vice President: Debra Hartman
Secretary: Von Yetzer Treasurer: Wenda Lewis
Beekeeper Queen: Paula Ball Publicity: Caroline Heinbuch
Block of the Month: Ruth Renfro Retreats: Kathleen Jamieson
Outreach: Nancy Clair Correspondence Secretary: Sharon Kaiser
Community Outreach: Joann Villamarin Librarian: Terri Tillmann
Quilts 4 Kids: Dawn Hunter & Jan Timmons Membership: Sandi Harmon
Military Outreach: Paula Ball Historian: Kaye Burch
Newsle er/Adver sing: Carla Javornik Programs: Jan Timmons
Raffle: Teresa Creech Quilt Show Commi ee: Alison Doberstein, Co‐Chair OPEN
Sew & Tell: Monique Plamondon Ways and Means: Sheila Boe cher
Webmaster/Social Media: Kaitlyn Payne
The Guild always welcomes new, as well as long-time, Guild members to participate on a committee. Some of the
vacancies take minimal time and are a great way to be introduced to volunteering with the Guild and a way to get to
know members.
July/August 2021 Longmont Quilt Guild Newsle er 3
The Outreach Umbrella. In August, it’s Time for a
Guild Sew Day!
G
reetings! We look forward to seeing you
in person at the July LQG
meeting. Community Outreach will have
a table outside from 6:00-6:30 p.m. You can
drop off a project or pick up a new one! We will
also have some free goodies. Stop by!
August 10, starting at 10:00 a.m., will be this
year’s summer Community Outreach Sew
Day. We will have kits, challenges, and give-
aways! Come for an hour, come all day! Please Communit
do sign up on the website, or call me (302-598- Out each
8800) and I will sign you up. We need to know
~ Joann Villamarin Militar
the numbers for the Moose by 8/5/2021. All the
kits will be at the Moose that day. There will be Out each
NO kits in bins at people’s houses. This will help
~ Paula Ball, Chair
me keep track of where kits are going and will We continue to need
enable you to participate in the raffle. We will quilters--domestic
be Zoom-enabled (a work in progress), so you stitch in the ditch/meandering is gladly
can sew in person or virtually. accepted.
Help me, pink quilters and sewists: if you Nancy Clair (clair@ecentral.com)
have a pink quilt in your home, please contact
303.229.6733
me to let me know where you are in your
progress! I have three completely finished and Joann Villamarin (joann.villa23@gmail.com)
ready to be loved.
302.598.8800
The Cancer Center, the Inn Between, and the St.
Vrain’s Women’s Shelter all appreciate YOU! We
anticipate partnering with Tru Hospice at Quilts 4 Kids
Longmont Community Hospital and Accent Care
Hospice in the near future. Your contributions ~ Dawn Hunter &
Jan Timmons
make a difference!
Comfor Quilts
--Joann Villamarin Diane Ar e
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July/August 2021 Longmont Quilt Guild Newsle er 5
approximate throat depth of 6 "- 12 ", not by a
professional.
Small Quilt - Professionally Quilted: Whole cloth or
pieced, the quilt shall be pieced by a person or
persons and then quilted by a professional quilter.
Quilt must have a perimeter of LESS than 240”. The
typical entry would a quilt that the creator has paid a
professional to quilt it on their long arm machine. This
includes all "Small Quilt" entries by professional long
armers, even if the quilt was made for their own
private use.
Small Quilt -Long Arm Quilted: Whole cloth or
Get your ideas rolling and your quilts pieced, the quilt shall be made by sewing machine
finished and ready to enter into the and quilted on a mid-arm or long-arm machine, and
show! And the categories are... was quilted by the piecer or a non-professional
quilter. Quilt must have a perimeter of LESS than 240”.
Large Quilt - Professionally Quilted: Whole cloth A typical entry would be a quilt which was quilted not
or pieced, the quilt shall be pieced by a person or by a professional, but on a private long arm machine.
persons and then quilted by a professional quilter.
Small Quilt - Domestic Quilted: Whole cloth or
Quilt must have a perimeter of 240” or more. The
pieced, the quilt shall be made by sewing machine
typical entry would a quilt that the creator has paid a
and quilted on a domestic machine, quilted by the
professional to quilt it on their long arm machine.
piecer or a non-professional quilter. Quilt must have a
This includes all "Large Quilt" entries by professional
perimeter of LESS than 240”. A typical entry is a quilt
long armers, even if the quilt was made for their own
that was quilted on a domestic machine with an
private use.
approximate throat depth of 6 "- 12 ", not by a
Large Quilt - Long Arm Quilted: Whole cloth or professional.
pieced, the quilt shall be made by sewing machine
Hand-Made/Hand Quilted: Quilt may be
and quilted on a mid-arm or long-arm machine, and
constructed by machine or by hand, but quilting must
was quilted by the piecer or a non-professional
be completed using hand stitching. All sizes are
quilter. Quilt must have a perimeter of 240” or more.
included in this category. Traditional hand-made tops
A typical entry would be a quilt which was quilted
such as Yo-Yo’s and Cathedral Windows are included
not by a professional, but on a private long arm
in this category.
machine.
Decor Quilt: The entries can be original design, kit, or
Large Quilt Domestic Quilted: Whole cloth or
pattern. They are NOT quilts that can be used as
pieced, the quilt shall be made by sewing machine
bedding. The entry items may be anything made from
and quilted on a domestic machine, quilted by the
quilting techniques that is used for home decor or
piecer or a non-professional quilter. Quilt must have
personal use, including, but not exclusive to:
a perimeter of 240” or more. A typical entry is a quilt
that was quilted on a domestic machine with an
… see “Quilt Show” on Page 7
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The 2021 Quilt Show Categories, Continued...
… from the “Quilt Show” on Page 6 First Time Quilt Entry (Formally Novice Quilter):
This category is for quilters 18 years and older, who
placemats, table runners, wall hangings, baskets, are entering a quilt for the first time ever, to ANY quilt
bags, purses, and clothing. show. All sizes and techniques are included in this
category. Quilt must be made by the entrant, but may
Appliqué Quilt: Quilt made by applying smaller
be quilted by another person. Only one entry per
pieces of fabric onto a larger piece of fabric, using
individual is permitted in this category.
any appliqué method. Quilt may be constructed by
machine or by hand, and quilting may be machine Junior Quilter: This category is for quilters under the
or hand quilted. Any minimal embellishment is age of 18. All sizes and techniques are included in this
permitted in this category. All sizes are included. category. Junior guild members may enter up to three
entries in this category.
Modern Quilt: Quilt may be constructed by
machine or by hand, quilting may also be Challenge Quilt: 2021 Quilt Challenge Quilts may be
completed by machine or by hand quilting. While have a maximum perimeter of 144” (basically no larger
many Modern quilts utilize only solids that is not a than 36” x 36”) The topic for this year's challenge is
requirement. Modern quilting is often defined by "New Leaf". Entrants may interpret this in any way they
large negative spaces, 'blowing apart' or wish, with any technique or embellishment. Only one
deconstruction of traditional quilting blocks. May be entry per entrant is allowed in this category.
pattern, kit, or original design. All sizes are included.
Quilts may not be larger than 110” x 110”. Military Outreach: Patriotic themed quilts, a
minimum of 55” x 65” and a maximum of 72” x 90”. All
Paper Pieced Quilt: Quilt is constructed using quilts entered in this category must be donated to a
Paper Piecing methods. Paper Piecing is also known recognized Veterans Program.
as Paper Foundation Piecing and is a method of
piecing quilt blocks using a printed paper for stitch Scott Flanagan Quilts: Every year we usually
lines. An example of a Paper Pieced quilt would be represent a special project in which members within
those that follow a Judy Niemeyer or similar type of our guild have participated. This year we are
design. All sizes are included. Quilts may not be highlighting 'Scott Flannigan' Quilts. During the
larger than 110” x 110”. quarantine of 2020, Scott offered a virtual class that
many of our member participated in. Scott is a
Art Quilts Two Dimensional: Art quilts must be Longmont native and a member of our guild and will
based on your original design (no patterns). Quilts be a LQG speaker and workshop teacher in March
should demonstrate innovative and progressive 2022. These entry quilts may be of any size and follow
techniques. one of Scott's patterns, and be made in 2019, 2020, or
Art Quilts Three Dimensional: Art quilts must be 2021.
based on your original design (no patterns). Quilts
should demonstrate innovative and progressive Reminder—No quilt may be larger
techniques. than 110” x 110”, due to limitations
on rack size.
July/August 2021 Longmont Quilt Guild Newsle er 7
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A Weekend with Barbara Blanton. Learn Techniques for
Fast, Yet Beautiful Applique. There’s Something for
Everyone and Every Skill Level!
I
f you joined us for the June Guild meeting, “Colonial Eagles”. Then for the entire weekend
you heard Barbara Blanton talk about her you would work on your block.
journey with applique and all the fun it
provides. Now, Barbara will be flying in to spend “Welcome to Spring” or “Nancy and Me” are
the weekend in Longmont with all of you, beginner to confident beginner blocks.
teaching her unique style of applique to all Barbara will have "kits" or materials with her for
quilters of all abilities. Join us for this fabulous a "Lab Fee" of $6.00 each (more information is
workshop. at the bottom of the class sheet below). The
point of these two blocks is to get quilters
Join us August 14th and 15th and learn interested in applique, or re-interested in
Barbara’s techniques for captivating applique. applique. To that end, EVERYTHING will be
provided; meaning all materials for the $6.00
You can choose from (3) different Lab Fee, and all notions available to try. If you
blocks: “Welcome to Spring”, “Nancy and Me”, or like Barbara’s method, and/or the notions you
use in the class, they will be for
See “Barbara” ‐ Con nued on page 15
“I’m never too busy for your referrals!”
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Broker Associate, WK Real Estate
O: 720.564.6091
P: C: 303.775.5799
2101 Ken Pratt Blvd.
Longmont, CO 80501
sheilaboettcher.wkre.com
July/August 2021 Longmont Quilt Guild Newsle er 9
It’s Easier to Pay...Just
Look and See.
D
id you know that the Guild has a
variety of ways to pay for Guild-
related activities? We know that most
of us are used to paying with a check for Guild
related things, but with the pandemic and
people doing a lot more digitally, we have
expanded our options! You can of course still
pay with checks, mailable to the Guild's PO box Programs & Workshops
T
(Box 6692 Longmont, CO 80501) or cash, given
in person to Debra Stebbins or Debra Hartman he decision to have the programs virtual or in-
(please do not mail cash!), but we've added person will be dependent on the regulations being
additional ways to pay, for your convenience. recommended for our safety and the availability of
You can now also pay via Venmo, which is an
the church. We’ll keep you informed as things develop.
application that you download on your phone.
Future workshops will be announced as they are planned.
It is easy, secure, and the money is transferred
very quickly. Our Venmo username is Do you have ideas of quilters you’d like to hear from
@Longmont-QuiltGuild. If you are interested in during our monthly guild meetings? Let us know ~ we’re
this method but not sure how to use it, contact always looking for speaker and workshop ideas.
Wenda Lewis
(treasurer@longmontquiltguild.org ) and she
can help you get it set up.
Note: All Guild Meetings for
2021 will be a mixture of in-
Lastly, we are working on the ability for users person and virtual.
to pay directly on our website. This is a feature
that our webmaster is currently building, but July 13, 2021 Alice Ridge
will be available soon! One note on Venmo July 14, 2021 Alice Ridge Workshop
and online payments is that there are
processing fees. With Venmo there are only August 10, 2021 Outreach Sew Day
fees if you use a credit card, not a debit card, August 14-15, 2021 Barbara Blanton
and with online payments there is a processing
Workshop
fee for both types of cards. The fee is 2.9% +
30 cents per transaction. What this means is
September 14, 2021 School House
that yes there is a fee, but the Guild will absorb
the fee and not pass it along to you. So, it’s
October 12, 2021 Pink Quilts/ Ineeda
totally worth the convenience and speed! We
hope that having a variety of options makes Bobbins
paying for dues, workshops, and retreats easier
for everyone. If you have any questions please November 9, 2021 Quilt Show Awards
direct them to
treasurer@longmontquiltguild.org December 14, 2021 Holiday Social
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If You Haven’t Already, It’s Time to Get “Baking”
T
he Layer Cake “Challenge” has begun! Join in,
have fun; let your creativity shine!
As Spring is already upon us, let’s get those
layer cakes mixed and start baking! Got your layer
cake already? Awesome! Need a layer cake? We have
several available for pick up on Sheila Boettcher’s
porch.
Several of the Bees have picked layer cakes and are
gearing up for a team challenge. Be your own “Queen
Bee” or gather some quilting friends and form your
team. What’s your team’s name? Want to be part of a
team, please let us know—we can help connect you
with teams that need members.
Your Ways and Means committee will be getting
Our goal is to have fun and connect with other LQG together soon to kick things off so stay tuned
members. For inspiration, there are layer cake ideas at and look for more details to follow.
your local quilt shops and online, or join Ineeda
We appreciate your enthusiasm, participation
Bobbin for a sew-a-long at Sew and Be Social Saturday
and creativity!
this summer
(details to come).
Oh, and yes, there
will be prizes!
Happy baking….
happy sewing.
Our goal is to get
creative, have fun,
and connect with
You showed us your amazing
other LQG creative skills in last year’s Jelly Roll
members. Challenge. We think you can do it
Completed quilt again ~ and we’re excited to see
projects will be
what you create!
auctioned off
nd
during the 2 annual virtual quilt auction October 22-
Contact your Ways and Means Chair—
24, 2021. Last year there were over 70 items donated
and we hope to have even more participation this Sheila Boettcher —for more information
year! or to get a layer cake to get “baking”.
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The Mountains are Calling….and I Must Sew.
2021 Fall Mountain Retreat
T
he mountains are calling and our Fall Check out time: At this time, Highlands is not
Mountain Retreat is scheduled for able to allow us to stay for lunch and sewing
September 15-19 in Allenspark, CO. The until 2 p.m. on Sunday. For now, we will need to
Retreat Committee is hoping you will think check out by 10 a.m. They will let us know if this
about joining us. Here’s the latest information. policy changes before the Fall.
The Retreat Committee is working with the We hope you feel comfortable with the
Highlands Presbyterian Retreat Center to ensure following adjustments and choose to sign up for
safe arrangements for our annual fall retreat in this special event. It’s been a long time since we
the mountains. State and local restrictions have have been able to sew with friends in such a
been lifted somewhat but there are still some beautiful setting.
requirements in place that will make this retreat The Fall Retreat registration form (which
a little different from years past. includes pricing options) is available on the LQG
Sewing area: Our dedicated sewing room will website. From the home page, select Retreats
be set up to allow each participant their own under the Useful Links section. Please fill out
sewing table, however, tables must be arranged the form online and be sure so scroll all the way
so that we are sitting 6’ apart. This means we to the bottom of the form to hit the SUBMIT
will be allowed to take 12 participants. button. Your registration will be automatically
sent to the mailbox for Retreats.
Dining: Meals will be served in a buffet-style
and we will then need to take our trays back to As a reminder, only LQG members may
our individual sewing tables for eating. participate. If you have a friend who wants to
attend with you, they must join the Guild.
Sleeping Arrangements: We will be renting
quad rooms and allowing them to be shared by
3 people. The pricing for the retreat is based on
--Kathy Jamieson, Retreat Chair
this triple occupancy. Attendees are expected
to find their own roommates. If you would like
to attend but don’t have a roommate, please
send an email to the Retreat Committee from
the guild website and we will suggest some
names for you from others who may be looking
for a roommate.
14 July/August 2021 Longmont Quilt Guild Newsle erPick the Skill Level, Join the Class
Barbara—con nued from page 9 sale. Participants need not bring
anything but themselves, and a sense
of humor. This gets you involved for
a negligible cost.
Colonial Eagles is a bit more
advanced class. There is a supply list
if you would like to use your own
stash. Barbara will have "similar" fabrics with her for sale if you want
to use her fabrics. Again, all notions will be available to use, or buy if
desired.
So sign up today for our very
own Academy of Applique!
“Welcome to Spring” (above), The retreat will run from 9am
“Nancy and Me” (top right), and to 4pm on Saturday, August
“Colonial Eagles” (bottom right). 14th and Sunday, August 15th at
the Presser Foot. The cost is
Choose the skill level you’d like
only $50. To Register go to the
to learn and sign up for the
website and fill out the form.
class. Barbara’s techniques can
spur your creativity and see how
Then send your check to the
much fun applique can be. Longmont Quilt Guild, Box
6692, Longmont, CO 80501.
The space is limited so get
your registration in soon.
July/August 2021 Longmont Quilt Guild Newsle er 15For More Information on the Quilt Show, Check Out
the Special Edition Supplement on the Website.
Happy
Due to Operator Error,
Ruby Vesely, 7/14
Shelley Johnson, 7/16 August the following June
Gail Fossman,7/19 Marci Riedel, 8/2 birthdays were
Lauren Hodges, 7/19 Linda Damon, 8/3 inadvertently omitted.
Margaret Reiswig, 7/19 Mary Ison, 8/8 So, Happy Belated
Michelle Trujillo, 7/20 Nancy Doyon, 8/15 Birthday!
Janet Hayward, 7/21 Dorothy Cohen, 8/16
Diana Lieurance, 7/22 Jennifer Lowry, 8/16
July Bobbi Sonnenberg, 6/23
Jeananne Wright, 7/22 Tracy Ellyn, 8/19 Andi Bechberger, 6/28
Debra Hartman, 7/5
Carmen Strait, 7/24 Rosi Dennett, 8/21
Dana Thompson,7/5
Monique Plamondon, Verna Hartinger, 8/22
Mary Agnes Larson, 7/6
7/26 PJ Sylvester, 8/23
Leslea Stringer, 7/8
Nancy Pederson, 7/27 Collette Morton, 8/29
Joy Youngman, 7/8
Joan Miller, 7/28 Janice Johner, 8/30
Lynn Schultz, 7/12
Zelda Stebbins, 7/30 Wenda Lewis, 8/31
Kathryn Welch, 7/13
Meg Rowland, 7/31
Carol Anderson, 7/14
Visit the 2020
Quilt Show—
Virtually!
If you think you missed it, you
haven’t. You can still view the
fantastic quilts at — https://
longmontquiltguild.org/quiltguildactivities/
quilt-show/2020-quilt-show/ .
“GraduaƟon”
by Cathy
Kessinger;
Tradi onal
16 July/August 2021 Longmont Quilt Guild Newsle erWhat’s Buzzing in the LQG Bees? Join and Find Out.
What Kind: We meet for coffee/tea and chatting; mainly
Bee Artful social group with occasional group sewing days. We
Contact: Jane Moss (512) 787-1337 or joferrm@gmail.com work on Military Outreach (Quilts of Valor and other)
When: 1st Monday of the month at 1:00 PM projects individually and as a group as needed.
Where: The Presser Foot, 2430 Main St., Longmont, CO
What Kind: Members work on their own during the month Open to More Members? Yes
on a series of art quilt exercises and bring in the results
of the work to share; so share ideas and Fancy Feather Bee
techniques. Contact: Becky Schwendeman (405) 922-1113 or
Open to More Members? Check with Jane Moss Becky.Schwendeman@gmail.com
When: 1st Monday of the month from 1:00-5:00 PM
Bee Edgy: The Raw, The Fused, The Where: Longmont Moose Lodge (North Hall), 2210 Pratt
Street, Longmont
Turned
What Kind: Enjoy the simple pleasure of sewing on your
Contact: Von Yetzer (303) 669-7202 or theyetz@gmail.com
Featherweight, while learning more about one of the
When: 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00pm
most treasured sewing machines.
Where: The Presser Foot, 2430 Main St., Longmont, CO
Open to More Members? Yes
What Kind: Work on applique projects and investigate
various techniques.
Open to More Members? Yes
Embroider Bee
Contact: Debra Hartman (508) 733-3241 or
Bee Finished debralhartman@gmail.com
Contact: Katie Huxford (970) 231-3368 or When: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
momhux@gmail.com or Mary Ison (301) 512-0806 or Where: To be determined
maryison@gmail.com What kind: Sharing an interest in the exploration of hand
When: 2nd Saturday of the month from 1pm-5pm embroidery and hand stitching techniques of various
Where: The Presser Foot, 2430 Main St., Longmont, CO types.
What Kind: Working on and supporting others with Open to More Members? Yes
unfinished fabric objects (UFOs). Bring your sewing
machine and supplies, or handwork. New guild
members are especially welcome!
Open to More Members? Yes Please notify Paula Ball, “Queen Bee” of any
change: bees@longmontquiltguild.org. Also,
Bee Modern
check with each BeeKeeper for
Contact: Cheryl O’Bannon (303) 709-1506 or
ciob45@yahoo.com location/times during the COVID pandemic.
When: 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00—8:30 pm
Where: The Presser Foot, 2430 Main Street, Longmont, CO
What Kind: Sharing an interest in modern quilting through
a variety of activities Remember, you need to be a current member of the
Open to More Members? Yes Guild to participate in the Bees, except when the
Bee was formed to aid outreach efforts, such as
Bee Sew Brave.
Bee Sew Brave
Contact: Paula Ball (720) 278-6170 or Please notify Paula Ball of any
1000quilts@gmail.com changes:
When: 3rd Saturday of the month at 9am 1000quilts@gmail.com
Where: Faith Community Lutheran Church, 9775 Ute
Highway, Longmont, CO
July/August 2021 Longmont Quilt Guild Newsle er 17New Year. New Challenge. “New Leaf.”
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t’s time and it’s 2021. In the ever-changing life we live in these days, just
what does it mean to you to, perhaps to turn over a “NEW LEAF”? However
you decide to interpret the phrase is up to you—and we’d love to see what
your creative side assembles for this 2021 Quilt Show Challenge.
Quilt size cannot exceed 36” x 36” and must be an original design. So, put your
imagination and creativity to the test and design your quilt to convey just what
you think “NEW LEAF” means.
HOJO
Custom Embroidery
For your high-end custom
embroidery needs. Harlan
has designed patches for
Veterans organizations,
service organizations, clubs
and individuals. He can
303.717.4514 digitize your personal design
and stich it out for you. Call
harlan.olson@gmail.com or email ~ see what he can
RED, WHITE AND BLUE - STARS AND
STRIPES
Bee Sew Brave is in need of your patriotic
themed extra fabric!! We are collecting
material to start on our patriotic quilts for the
2021 season. We can use fireworks, solids
and military themed fabric!! There will be a
box to collect your donation at each
membership meeting at the Bee Sew Brave
table. Thank you for helping our Bee!
Questions? Contact Sharon Kaiser or Paula
Ball.
During COVID, drop off fabrics at Sharon
Kaiser’s house. Thanks!
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July/August 2021 Longmont Quilt Guild Newsle er 19Block Number Five. How are Your Blocks Progressing?
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odern Amish Block of The July block is on the Guild
the Month is going website, ready for you to download.
strong! If you follow You can also find the January-June
the patterns for the monthly blocks if you missed them or are just
blocks and make one block a joining in.
month, you have a quilt top
ready to sandwich and quilt by Find the block directions at
the end of the year—without a https://longmontquiltguild.org/
huge amount of effort. What a wp-content/uploads/2021/01/LQG
fun way to keep up on skills, try -2021-BOM-July.pdf
different color combinations,
and see what you can do with
the 12 blocks.
Quilts for Kids Needs You! Can You Answer the Call?
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or the last few years LQG has completed Guild porch drop-off points (Sheila Boettcher,
and donated roughly 50 quilts per year to Nancy Clair, Terry Hellmer, Dawn Hunter, and
Quilts for Kids (through our state Von Yetzer). We’re also happy to deliver a kit
representative with quilts staying in Colorado). to you; just call Dawn Hunter. We have kits
This year several local groups are available for piecing and quilting
specifically requesting smaller or just quilting; check the tags
quilts from the Longmont Quilt carefully when you’re at the porch
Guild in addition to the regular bins.
quilts that we’re providing them
through Outreach. If you’d like to build a quilt from
your own stash there are patterns
Rather than have our Community available on the Guild’s website,
Outreach group deal with multiple sizes of kits, Outreach page. We’re looking for quilts in fun
we’ve decided that Quilts for Kids will step up fabrics that are approximately 36”-40” x 45”-
and provide these smaller quilts. We’d like to 48”. For additional FAQ check
make as many smaller kid’s quilts as we can in quiltsforkids.org. Anything you can do is a
order to keep up with demand. huge help to us! Thank you all so much for
You can pick up and drop off kits at any of the your support!
If you have any ques ons or want more informa on about any of the Guild’s programs, go online to
longmontquiltguild.org. You’ll also find contact informa on for the board members on the site.
LQG meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Faith Community Lutheran Church at 9775 Ute Hwy 66, Longmont,
CO, from 6:30‐8:30pm. LQG members are welcome to a end the monthly board mee ng. See the LQG website for
the day and me of the next mee ng.
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