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Volume 36 Issue 12 Edition 427 Editor: Marlys Cordes April, 2021
PRESIDENT'S LETTER PROGRAMS and WORKSHOPS
Tuesday, April 20th: Zoom: We welcome
What type of quilter are you? When I ask that guest speaker Diane Murtha. She will be
question about myself, I consider several things.
My fabric color choices are all over the color
presenting on “Accepting the Chal-
wheel, from Civil War reproductions to the newer lenge,” giving us ideas for a great Quilt
bright, happy colors, though I do seem to gravitate Challenge Experience. (visit her website at
to the blues. My style of quilting started out as tra- DianeLMurtha.com)
ditional patterns, with an occasional look at mod- We are hosting our first WORKSHOP on
ern quilt patterns. I will do some applique and April 21. It will be a shortened program on
hand stitching. I guess you might call me an ec- Zoom from 10-2. The cost of the workshop
lectic quilter. is $35, plus a $5 template. Via Pay Pal!
On reflection, another thing I learned about
myself is that I have lots of good intentions about
Quilt as You Go Hexies
getting organized. I’ve purchased books on organ- We have 2 spots remaining !
ization, downloaded articles, purchased notebooks Contact Debbie DeJesse if you want to
and sheet protectors, sorted and re-sorted, but al- Join this workshop!
ways seem to end up with piles of patterns, maga- Calling all members… we have 4 open
zines, and fabric on most of the flat surfaces. And months on the schedule this year and we
fabric….what can I say about fabric except that I are looking for volunteers to present.
have a large stash. When my son visits me, he Do you have a fun project or technique you
looks around and asks, “What will I do with all this
when you are gone?” I tell him that there will al-
would like to share? We always have great
ways be a quilt guild and I have it in my Will that it presentations at our retreats or camp and
all goes to the Gold Coast Quilter’s Guild. I know many very talented members. Since we
he considers a lot of it junk, but “junk is something haven't met in a year, maybe you have a
you throw away three weeks before you need it.” I great idea you would be willing to share
saw that definition in one of those emails that get with us!! Get together with another mem-
circulated on the Internet. However, I don’t con- ber and choose a theme such as Holiday
sider any of my quilting things “junk.” Maybe this Projects in July, or a "tips and tricks panel
thought is what keeps me from getting into my
sewing room and really starting to clean it up.
of experts.” How to free motion quilt on
What if I get rid of something and then need it next your home machine, tips for prepping your
week, next month, or even next year. I have a quilt for the long armer, etc...
nice large sewing table whose top is covered with If you have an idea and need help organiz-
“junk” and I have about an 18” x 18” area on which ing, or want to do part of a meeting pro-
to sit my sewing machine. Somehow, I’m still able gram please let me know. (I can assist with
to sew. the technology if that is a challenge.) We
What can you say about yourself? No mat- must stay within our budget so unfortu-
ter what type of quilter you are, we are all mem-
bers of the Gold Coast Quilters’ Guild and that’s
nately outside speakers are not an option
what makes it great! for every meeting. I look forward to hearing
Still sewing, Jean from you! Debbie
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Minutes—Gold Coast Quilter’s Guild
General Meeting—March 16th, 2021
The Zoom March 16,2021 general meeting of the Gold Coast Quilter’s Guild was called to order at 7p.m.
by our president, Jean DeFrances. She welcomed all participates and gave a special thank you to Lorna
Lyn who has stepped up to take over the chairmanship of Pillow Pals. Lorna will be preparing kits and ac-
cepting fabric donations.
Debbie DeJesse introduced Diane Murtha who will present our April 20th lecture. Diane gave us a pre-
view of her workshop scheduled for April 21. Diane's goal has been to modify projects that can be worked
on in small areas. She has spent the winter living in an RV and knows first hand how working in a small
space can be challenging. In her workshop, you will create a table runner or topper using her hexagon tech-
nique. She also provides 3 or 4 options for the layout. The price of the class includes the template and can
be purchased through PayPal. Debbie DeJesse will distribute the templates. The price of the workshop is
$41.46. This includes the $1.46 PayPal fee.
Debbie DeJesse, introduced this evening’s program, “MEMORIES,” with a PowerPoint presentation. Mem-
ories have been a staple in the quilting community for generations. Some of the themes used for quilts and
other creative projects are the birth of a child, baby years, grandchildren, extended family member, child-
hood memories, anniversaries, reunions, retirement, memorials for loved ones who have passed on, pet
memorials, life events, and milestones, etc. The reasons for creating a memory quilt are endless
and Debbie’s presentation was more than worthy of credit.
Techniques used can be traditional, made from clothing or other items such as T-shirts, men’s
ties, aprons, handkerchiefs, etc. Crazy quilts, I Spy quilts, photo transfer quilts, and coin quilts are also
popular types of quilts. We must also bear in mind who will be using the quilt and its purpose. If it will be
laundered and how it is embellished is important.
One fun technique she talked about is when a group of people each make a block and assemble them into
a quilt. Examples are groups such as friends, sewing bees, family, school class, and camp groups. The
internet is a great resource for ideas for creating different types of memory quilts. Debbie’s presentation
was filled with ideas, techniques, and valuable pictures for memory quilts. Remember memories are
very powerful.
Debbie DeJesse then began the screen presentation of "The Memory Project." She introduced the Guild
members who will be sharing their memories. Jean DeFrances began the presentation
telling about our Guild quilt that hangs outside our meeting room at the BRCC. She was followed by Ellen
Anderman, Ellen Birnbaum, Kathy Cochran, Marlys Cordes, Jean DeFrances,
Sheryl Gilson, Dot Gruber, Jane Hill, Kiki Jacobs, Joanne Locke, Lani Miller, Judy Shelton, Rose-
mary Wellner, and Jo Wiley. Each person told about their quilts as they appeared on the screen, and the
significance it held in their memories.
Announcements: Debbie DeJesse announced future workshops and reminded us to check the newsletter
for additional information.
Check our newsletter for the 2021 Block of the Month information, You will find everything you need to
know clearly presented by our chairpersons Diane Paquin Provost and Melinda Schwartz.
Heart Blocks- Marlys Cordes
Betty Surman has passed away and a donation in her memory will be sent to the NationalQuilt Museum in
Paducah, KY. Judy Shelton’s brother, Robert Gehr, has also passed away. Check your guild roster for
addresses.
The April Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 6 at 7pm on Zoom.
The meeting was closed shortly after 9pm by our president, Jean DeFrances.
Submitted by,
Ellen Birnbaum General Meeting Secretary
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What’s the Buzz Around the Guild?
Quilts of Valor Internet Connections
www.tinyurl.com/bh4w5t Your Friend the Computer
Have you always wanted to try
Thanks to all who continue making a scalloped border on a
to support the QOV program. quilt?
This month I have found just the
The latest finished quilts can be seen tutorial you have been looking
at the link above. Due to the pandemic for.
we are currently unable to have our https://www.kristamoser.com/post/2017/06/10/cutting-
large distribution of quilts. To help us scallop-borders
identify individuals who are illegible for
a quilt, please use the online nomination Here is a YouTube
form. video that is very
Sign into www.QOV.org. good! https://youtu.be/
Click Nominations and Awards at the RQunyTO0-ZM
top of the page. Ellen Birnbaum
Read the Eligibility and Mission of
Quilts of Valor.
Fill out the online nomination form. APRIL BIRTH-
DAYS
Please call if you need help finishing Kiki Jacobs 2
your QOV or are new and need help Diane Paquin Provost 4
starting your first QOV. Ellen Weston 6
Susan Rowe Sandi Campbell
Joanne Hamburger
12
14
Marcia Costello 15
Pam Kepchar 20
Beverly DeCrane 23
2021 UFO Marcia Degner 28
Challenge Julie Miller 29
Margaret Starr 30
Frieda will put the names
of everyone who participated in
the UFO Challenge! (Your name Whether you are working from home or
goes in the drawing the number of quilts videoconferencing with family, try these
you turned in to Frieda. She will draw one tips to download, join a session, or host
name and the winner will be announced at a meeting on Zoom.
the April General Meeting! The winner https://www.aarp.org/home-family/
will receive $50 gift certificate to be personal-technology/info-2020/how-to-
used with one of our Long-arm Quilter use-zoom.html
Newsletter advertisers! Many thanks to
Frieda Toback for chairing this Chal-
lenge!
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SUNDAY, May 16th
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Quilts for Caring
Thanks to all of you
who continue to support
Quilts for Caring. I have re-
ceived 55 beautiful quilts so
far this month, and Lani Miller has 14 more
which I will pick up soon.
I have been busy making up new kits to keep
up with the demand. I really appreciate all Gold Coast Quilters Guild:
the fabric many of you have donated over the
last few months. Marlys just delivered a bag
36 Years Old this Month!
full of pretty fabric, along with lots of finished Save the Date!!
quilts. New fabric inspires me to make more 2021 QUILT CAMP
pretty kits! Wednesday, August 11th - Saturday August 14th
Because so many of you are keeping busy Duncan Center, Delray Beach
making these lovely quilts, I have had plenty
to donate. Thank you to Debbie DeJesse, Registration forms and additional details will be in
future newsletters.
who has been very helpful distributing quilts.
She picked up 60 quilts recently, which will go Please note: Due to COVID 19, all
to various charities. Also, I have given 46 participants will be required to have
children’s quilts to Stormy. She will deliver received the vaccine.
We need an idea of how MANY members are
them to several children’s charities. I would WILLING /COMFORTABLE to attend!
like to thank Susan Rowe for helping gather
Please e-mail Suzanne McGee :
up the quilts for Stormy.
I hope we will all be able to get together again smcgee4452@gmail.com
soon.
Pam Kepchar
We need PILLOW PALS!
Lorna Lyn has kits
Care 2 Share aka Heart Blocks and you can pick up/
drop off when we
Judy Shelton’s brother Rob-
ert Gehr, passed away on get together at
Sunday, March 14th. He had multiple BRCC
health issues and had been in Trust-
Bridge Hospice at Delray Medical Center
for a little over a week. He would have Hi Debbie,
been 82 on May 7. Thank you again SO much for these
amazing pillows and blankets. The chil-
Long-time GCQG member Betty Sur-
man passed away in February during a dren love them! Feel free to reach out to
cancer operation. us again in the future! We will make sure
Judy Cornell is home recovering from they all find good homes :).
her hospitalization.
Samantha Utter, MA, CCLS
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
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Gold Coast Quilters Guild
“Panel Play”
Special Quilt Challenge is ending!
This challenge began in September 2020 and will finish in MAY 2021. There are many pretty panels
available at our local quilt stores now. One simple solution is to take a large panel and frame it with
various borders. There are many other unique ideas for placement, embellishment and design possi-
ble. Please take a picture of the panel before starting.
Design Specifications:
Theme: Panel Play; use of a pre-printed panel in a creative quilt top application
Finished Size: Minimum: 24” X 24” or 96” total diameter
Maximum: 35” X 55” or 180” total diameter
Completed Requirements: Completed means that your project is quilted, has no raw edges and is
labeled.
DUE DATE!
PICTURES of finished quilts (before & after) will be due BY Sunday, May 16th, 2021. to Debbie
DeJesse’s e-mail: ddsewon@yahoo.com
Judging
A Ballot and Pictures of Challenge quilts will be posted
in the June Newsletter!
Everyone can vote for ‘Viewers Choice.’
Prizes: First Place $65, Second Place $35
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New Address!
6190 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, 33487
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Who, What, When, Where? AND IF?
General Meeting: ZOOM 7:00 pm—9:00 pm;
Tues April 20 Program: Guest: Diane L Murtha.com: Accepting the Challenge
April 21 Workshop: 10-2 PM on Zoom :Diane Murtha: Quilt As You Go Hexies!
Wed April 28 May Newsletter Deadline: marlysquilts2@gmail.com
Tues May 4 Board Meeting, 7PM, ZOOM: All members are invited to attend.
Need help with the ZOOM Platform for our
meetings? Here is a YouTube to help you Our Mailing Address…….
Gold Coast Quilters Guild
https://www.youtube.com/watch? P.O. Box 2333
Boca Raton, FL 33427-2333
v=9isp3qPeQ0E
Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to look
like and celebrating it for everything that it is. Mandy Hale
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