Vance Quilts R Us

Henderson, NC

Volume 2, FEBRUARY 2014

OFFICERS 2013
DONNA WESEMANN
President wesemanndonna@aol.com

DEBBIE POWELL
Vice President misslous@ncol.net

A Note from Our President

Ladies, The new year is already moving by us. Time flies so fast. We have lots of wonderful things planned for the new year. We are always looking for new and different ideas however. Please, when completing your membership renewal, let us know what you would like to do in the coming months. You can always speak with any of the Board members. Debbie, Belinda, Wendy, BettyJo, Peggy, and I are always excited to hear your ideas and suggestions! Happy Quilting!

WENDY KRUSKIE
Secretary wkruskie@yahoo.com

BELINDA LEACH
Treasurer bzznbea@nc.rr.com

PEGGY STOCKS
Advisor

BETTY JO PERNELL
Historian hpernell@centurylink.net

Donna Wesemann

Miss Lous featured in Our Hometown

The Daily Dispatch, Sunday, 9 February

Whats Inside? Calendar of Events........2 Meeting Highlights.....2 Show & Tell.3 February Meeting Notes3 Recipe..4 Birthdays..4 Thank You...4

Kathy Faucette Betty Stanton Ruth Hicks Debbie Powell

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January Meeting Highlights

Feb 25: Charity Quilt Work shop, 10-1, Miss Lous Mar 10: Quilt Guild Meeting PLEASE BRING ANNUAL DUES Apr 14: Quilt Guild Meeting & NATIONALLY Feb 27-Mar 2: Mid-Atlantic Quilt Show, Hampton, VA Mar 7-8: Charlotte Quilters Guild, Salute to America Quilt Show & Vendor Mall Mar 14-16: Capital Quilters Guild & longarm Assoc., Vintage View Quilt Show
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SPECIAL THANKS: A very special thank you to Wendy Kruskie for stepping in to run the meeting in the absence of the other officers. We appreciate your willing spirit! BALANCE ON HAND: $850 (approximate) GODS EYE JANUARY BLOCK OF THE MONTH WINNER: Stevie Scaramelli

For more details, visit NC Quilt Shows & Events on the web at: www.quiltersresources.net/ quiltshows_nc.html

GIFT CERTIFICATE WINNER: Brenda Seaman FAT QUARTERS WINNER: Francis Owens FEBRUARY BLOCK OF THE MONTH: Sarah Baskerville presented the February block. You can choose from one of three: the Tulip, Flower Bud, or Wild Zinnia.

MONTHLY MEETING
2nd Monday, Each Month TIME 6:006:30 Hospitality Time 6:308:15 P.M. Meeting LOCATION First Presbyterian Church Annex 222 Young Street, Henderson, NC

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DEMONSTRATIONS: Two demos were presented during the meeting.

LEFT: Hand Crocheted Scarf: Wendy Kruskie shared a quick make scarf with a little help from Steve Scaramelli. RIGHT: Decorated Pots Brenda Seaman demonstrated quick decorate pots for multiple use giftsplants, candy, gift bags, etc.

REMINDERS: Dont forget your dues, your membership form, and your fat quarter with name.

Eileen Davidson shares her recent purchase of a ruler rack. The racks are available for purchase from Pappys Woodshop, Jim & Sally Klittz 803-727-5393 jkluttz@sc.rr.com

FEBRUARY MEETING NOTES

Faith Smith shares another one of her beautiful quilts! Another example of the great artistic ability that is found in the Vance Quilts R Us Quilt Guild!

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Feb 1 Barbara Bockiaro Feb 14 Linda Wincovich Feb 17 Kathy Faucette Feb 18 Anne Dickerson Feb 19 Stevie Scaramelli Feb 28 Pat Beasley

Sarah Baskerville Sue Marlette Debbie Powell Kathy Solomon

Autumn Pumpkin Muffins From Rachel Wessells 3 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. gr. cloves 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. gr nutmeg 1/4 tsp. salt 2 c. canned pumpkin (can substitute some applesauce or mashed banana if you don't have enough pumpkin) 1 c. oil 2 3/4 c. sugar 3 eggs 1 c. chopped walnluts 1 c. raisins Preheat oven to 350 degrees Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices. Set aside. With mixer combine pumpkin, oil, sugar, and eggs. Mix until well blended. Add dry ingredients and mix well. By hand, stir in nuts and raisins. Makes 36 muffins or 24 muffins and a loaf. Bake muffins 15 min. and loaf 33 min. (or until toothpick inserted in center

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