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Mary’s River Quilt GuildOur missionTo contribute to the knowledge of quilting and the textile arts.To promote the appreciation of fine quilts and quilt making.To contribute to the growth and knowledge of the art and the industry through educational meetings and fellowship

OfficersPresident - Sheri PucketteVice-President- Carmen SteggellSecretary - Treasurer - Gail Bartlett

Meeting LocationBegins at 7:00 pm, 2nd floor in Moorland auditorium at the Benton County Historical Museum, 1101 Main St. Philomath

Web sitewww.marysriverquiltguild.org/guild blog - http://marysriverquiltguild.blogspot.com

March 26thPeggy Gelbrich

Teacher and Quilt Maker

Marys River Quilt Guild Newsletter

" Our very own talented Nancy Bryant will help us explore the world of color. Nancy joined MRQG in the early 1990's, and she has been a member of Loosely Bound since 2005 and Studio Art Quilt Associates since 2011." Nancy began quilting in the 1990's, trying traditional blocks like log cabin. She then made Block of the Month patterns from Jannilou's for several years and played with Stack 'n whack projects. A workshop in 1997 with quilt artist Nancy Crow inspired her to use improvisational processes to create contemporary quilts. Since then, she has experimented with a wide variety of media and techniques. These include curved piecing, dyeing, stenciling, stamping, silk screening, bleaching and other processes to alter fabric. Some quilts are embellished with yarns, ribbons, beads or buttons." Many of Nancy's fiber pieces are inspired by leaves, trees and flowers. Others focus on geometric shapes and whimsical themes." Nancy will talk about color using the book Color Harmonies for Quilts by Ringle and Weeks. (continued on page 3)

" Peggy has been quilting and helping others learn the joy of quilt making for over 35 years. She has taught quilt making across the United States and in Canada teaching at large guild classes, quilting retreats and small private groups in her home. Her teaching style won her a nomination for Quilt Teacher of the Year by Professional Quilter." Peggy loves making traditional quilt patterns look new again with modern fabrics and techniques. She enjoys trying and learning different techniques in the quilt making process, always looking for an easier way to conquer those seemingly difficult patterns." Peggy will present a trunk show of her quilts along with stories of life happening around them. From her first hand-quilted quilt with those big "double thread" stitches to her award winning appliqué quilts, this will be a humorous and heart-warming look at how quilting plays a big part in our lives."

April 23rdNancy Bryant

Color Harmonies for Quilts

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Quilters," With the flowers coming up everywhere and all the sun we’ve had lately, my mind has been in the garden, not on writing newsletters, thus I find myself with little inspiration as I try to get this in right under the deadline wire. Deadlines loom in the sewing room too, with more and more days calling me outside to weed, or tempt Jack Frost by putting out starts, instead of working on quilts I’ve committed to do. Those of you who also love gardening know what I’m talking about.

" Don’t know about your 2015 Resolutions, but mine are not getting done quickly. All those UFO’s I was going to continue finishing? Well, now there is a quilt to finish designing and sew (what was I thinking?!?) for hire. So it jumps to the front of the line. And the Challenge quilt tie packet sits there, certainly a priority over UFO’s from the past. And so it goes.

" Speaking of tie packets, there are still some available. And there is Quilt County coming up, so lots for us to do over summer! Hopefully there will be some rainy days to refill our reservoirs, give us snow in the mountains, and a welcome day to stay cozy inside, working in our sewing rooms. Sheri Puckette

2015 Raffle Quilt" Midnight Sun, our 2015 raffle quilt, has made its debut. Venues for ticket sales are in place and volunteers are needed to sell tickets for this beautiful piece. If you are able to sign up to sell tickets at the venues marked with an * please contact Jo Casselberry at 541-758-0371.April 4-19 The Wine VaultApril 24-May 2 - Quilter’s Safari at JanniLou Creations*May 17-24 - Bolts to Blocks, AlbanyJune 8-20 - Quiltwork PatchesJuly 10-11 - Sisters Quilt Show*July 25 - Coburg Quilt Show*July 29-Aug. 1 - Benton County Fair*Aug. 9-22 - Quilters Cottage, NewportSeptember - Benton County Historical Museum, " " Quilt CountySept. 11-13 - Quilt Show & More Philomath Scout Lodge*

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(Nancy Bryant continued)" The authors have used innovative color combinations with examples of both traditional and contemporary quilts to show how color theory pertains to quilt making. They stress that there are no foolproof methods, but that good color work comes from trying different combinations before settling on a final palette. Nancy will use selected examples from this book to illustrate her talk. So plan to sit back and stretch your imagination as you look at this exploration of color. Harriet Plumley

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Art of the Needle: 100 Masterpiece Quilts from the Shelburne Museum by Henry

Joyce. Beautiful historical quilts, excellent photography, highlights 100 quilts most made between 1800 and 1900

AQS January ‘15 Magazine"

Yoko Saito's Scandinavian Quilts: Traditional Swedish designs and crafts, using Japanese Taupe color aesthetic. Quilts, handbags, soft toys, kitchen items and accessories.

Adventures in Landscape Quilting by June Jaeger: Techniques for landscape quilts

Glorious American Quilts: The Quilt Collection of the Museum of American Folk Art by Elizabeth V. Warren and Sharon L. Eisenstat: Pictorial History of Quilts in AmericaWarren and Sharon L. Eisenstat

COFFEE CREEK DONATIONS" Our January speaker, Chris Irwin, was just astounded at the generosity of the Marys River Quild Members. Your donated fabric and quilting supplies filled Chris's car literally to the brim. Not a speck of space was left in the trunk, the back seat, or the passenger seat. And, Judy Juntunen's car was full as well. Judy made a special trip to Newberg to deliver many more boxes of fabric. All of that plus the donation of a sewing machine to be refurbished and given to a lucky young woman when she is released from prison!  Quilters are a very sharing group and this wonderful support of a fabulous program certainly proved that to be true. Thank you, Everyone! Jan Andrews McKirdie

For all our new members and those not familiar with the guild library, all of our books are listed on our website by author and title and with key search words (this last is in progress). http://www.marysriverquiltguild.org There is also a book cart at the meeting with all of the most current books and many more. Members can check out books for a two month period. During the year we typically add around 18 new books with a mix of techniques to suit everyone. New books are usually new releases so we keep current with up to date techniques and ideas. If you have any book or DVD suggestions please call or email Karen Gottschlich [email protected] or 541-829-9266. Please be sure to include your name on any request, so that I can get the new item to you first.

LIBRARY NEWS

Don’t forget that dues for 2015 can still be paid. Treasurer Gail Bartlett will be at the back table to collect your money. The membership form can be found on our website at: http://www.marysriverquiltguild.org/uploads/3/2/8/2/3282778/membership_form_updated.jpg

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Blocks of the Month" Thank you to all who made blocks for the Block of the Month program the last two months. I truly hope you had fun. " Block of the Month is so much more fun when lots of people make the blocks and so far we have had many blocks made. " Remember, when you make the BOM and bring it to guild you have the chance to take all of that months blocks home plus your name will be added to the drawing in November

for all the gift certificates that have accumulated during the year. (For every 12 blocks that come into the guild meeting a $10.00 gift certificate from a local fabric store will be added to the pot. The more you play the more chances you have to win. But remember, it truly only takes one.) She"ey Berryman

Quilt County – Fall 2015 " Quilt County is a group of shows throughout our county.  The reason this has been successful for over twenty years is because members are willing to share their quilts. " What is needed at this time are individuals, or a small group of people that are willing to gather quilts for a show, make signage for the show (we all want to know who has made the quilt) and work with the store owner in helping make the show happen.  Shows are sometimes two day shows or month plus long shows – whatever works out best for everyone. It is fun to do.  " Some of you may not feel you can put together a show – pick a theme and announce it at guild and you would be amazed at who has a quilt that they would be interested and willing to share for Quilt County.  " Questions, please feel free to contact me and I can walk you through the steps to make it happen.  Marcia Gilson  [email protected]

Blocks of the Month

March - house

April - bird houseSee website for directions. http://www.marysriverquiltguild.org/

Silent Auctions at the Meetings " We will continue to have a silent auction table at our meetings. The Scholarship and Service Committees are the two groups that benefit from the auction besides you as a guild member. The two groups are alternating months on when they have items set up. The silent auctions end just prior to the programs starting and successful bidders may pick up their new treasures at the end of the meeting.  So as a member, feel free to check out the tables and make your bids. You are also welcome to bring in useable items from your own stash to donate to the guild for the auctions. Currently I have two floor frames that have been donated that I will not be hauling into the building but will gladly send you pictures or you can come over and see at my house. They are both capable of managing up to a king size quilt. Thank you for all of the donations so far –" " " " " Marcia Gilson [email protected] 

Challenge Packets" Challenge packets are still available for the amazing price of $5. See Judy Juntunen for information. [email protected]

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Secret SistersOur group is off to another wonderful year of

games, sharing, laughs and friendships.In January we met to draw our new Secret Pal for

1015. During the meeting our many knitters shared some recent projects and their own thoughts about knitting. Wendi Bracken dropped rather "not too subtle hints " about really wanting a pair of knitted socks from her Secret Sis..... (which seem to be what a lot of the gals knit a lot of).

Our February meeting started with a game, sharing UFO's, and then 3 members shared current quilting projects and a few words about what direction they seem to be taking in the quilting world.

Oh, and Wendi reminded us that she would love to have a pair of Hand Knitted Socks from her Secret Sister.  Now that seems to have worked because last week she received a sock in the mail..hand knitted.... but only one foot's worth!  Hmmmmm!

Our next gathering will be on March 19. It will be our annual Spring Fling party. I, personally , am looking forward to the Jelly Beans! (wonder if another sock for Wendi will appear?)" "

" Jan Andrews-McKirdie '

Hospitality

A hearty thanks to all of the Chairman Heads who attended the New Members Reception prior to guild in February.  A special thanks to Debbie Garvin who hosted the meeting for me during my absence. The new members who attended felt they garnered valuable information about the options open to all guild members.  Phy"is Pearson, Hospitality

Upcoming Quilt Shows

Mid-Valley Quilt Guild Quilt Show, Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreal, April 23 - 24, 10 am - 5 pm, April 25, 10 am - 4 pm, $8

Off the Beaten PathA Quilter's Safari Shop Hop, April 24 - May 2 - Safari in Paradise.Check out their website to see all the locations:http://www.quilterssafari.com/

Some of the February blocks of the month.

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2015 CalendarMarch 26

Peggy Gelbrich - Yellow House Quilter’s Life Through Quilting

April 23

Nancy Bryant - Color Harmony for Quilts

May 28

Jill Monley - Quilt Show of Favorite Quilts and Techniques

June 25

Quilter’s Eye book club - “Storybook Quilts:

July 23 - picnic

August 23

Geri Grasvik - Flannel Quilts from the Pine Needle Quilt Shop

September 24

Donna Cherry - “It’s the Journey” Landscape Quilts

Flo Calhoun and Cindy Graff each showed two quilts they made from blocks of the month won during 2014. They each won gift certificates for the beautiful quilts they created.Flo’s are shown above.

Cindy’s quilts