NEORQC General Meeting on June 2nd
NEORQC's next general meeting will be held June 2nd and hosted by Fabric Patchers quilt guild. Bring a dish to share for the potluck lunch.
So much is planned that you will not want to miss!
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- Preview of 2013 Getaway class projects. Early registration forms will also be available at the meeting.
- "Quilters' Comfort" food drive. Bring your non-perishable food items for donation to local charities. An additional way for quilters to contribute to their community in these economic times!
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- YLI thread display. This is a fund-raiser. You purchase the threads you need and love ... and NEORQC receives 50% of the proceeds.
- Mini vendor show ... three vendors on site to tempt your appetite! No need to rush out after the meeting ... we've brought them to you.
- Turn in your completed BINGO card at this time also if you have not already mailed it in to Nancy Hope. Prizes will be awarded at the October meeting.
- And don't forget your show 'n tell items!
Look for our banner at:
Lordstown Administration Building
1455 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown, OH 44481
Time: 10:00 am
See photos of our last meeting here.
President's Message
Members of NEORQC
My crocuses are blooming purple, yellow and white so spring must be here, right?
This year has been very busy, our Getaway at Quail Hollow in February was scaled down but was enjoyed by all and I feel the fellowship part of our mission statement was successfully accomplished.
The evaluations were very positive and we've got a chairman lined up for next year; organization meetings are starting in March, if you're interested please send an email to getaway@neorqc.com. This year it has to be mainly a member benefit. Member teachers will be asked to submit classes first, and all teachers will be required to bring a sample of their class submissions to the June meeting.
Our general meeting on March 3, hosted by the Streetsboro Guild, included the Mystery Quilt competition; winner of Best Color was Kathy Wolf, runner up went to Edna Gillett, winner of Most Innovative Quilting was Judie Bigge , runner up went to Paula Wedig , and Best Piecing winner was Susan Pierce, runner up was Nancy Green. We had nine quilts entered and the new Mystery Quilt will be designed by Carole Wooten and is now loaded to the website soon.
Our new membership lists are being finalized. We are looking for members to be part of the grant committee, nominating committee and our Southeast Area Representative.
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Please plan to join us at the June meeting in Lordstown, hosted by the Fabric Patchers. There will be a mini-vendor mall and NEORQC will be selling YLI thread as a fundraiser. Future meetings need guilds to host the meetings. Please contact me at president@neorqc.com if you want to volunteer for any of the above or have any comments.
We have many exciting things planned for the upcoming and final year of my presidency:
- On August 19, NEORQC and the Hudson Library are co-sponsoring Suzi Parron for a discussion and book signing event for her newly released book "Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement." It is a free lecture and everyone is invited.
- To carry out our Getaway theme of "Quilters Give A Hoot" we are asking each member to bring one of the "super six" (see article) to donate at each general meeting.
Please plan to join us.
Beth Digianantonio
president@neorqc.com
Click here for a printable pdf copy of this message . .
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Getaway Teaching Proposals Solicited
 The NEORQC Getaway Committee is currently soliciting teachers for the 2013 Getaway. The Getaway is scheduled for February 15-17, 2013 at Quail Hollow Resort in Painesville.
We are seeking talented people in NEORQC that would be willing to share their knowledge with other NEORQC members. We look forward to hearing from you!
If interested in teaching a class, please complete the proposal by May 15, 2012 and return it with a photograph of the project. Click here for proposal application and mailing address.
If you are selected to teach, you will be notified and asked to attend the June 2, 2012 NEORQC membership meeting in Lordstown with your project.
Any additional questions, please email getaway@neorqc.com.
Suzi Parron Book Talk & Signing - August 19th
 "Barn Quilts" are colorful quilt patterns painted on
wooden panels, mounted on the exterior walls of barns.
Donna Sue Groves, of Adams County, Ohio,
wanted to honor her mother by having a quilt painted on their barn.
In 2001, she shared the idea with her community, and the first trail of twenty quilt squares was created -- among them an artist-painted quilt block on the Groves barn.
Suzi tells the story of the American Quilt Trail, from its
beginning to today as it spreads along 100 driving
trails ,through 29 states and two Canadian provinces. Coshocton and Champaign are among the 12 Ohio counties with registered quilt barns.
View over 100 colorful barn quilt photos in a slide-show
presentation and hear the personal stories of the
development of this rural phenomenon.
Books will be
available for sale and signing after the presentation.
Book Talk & Signing, co-sponsored by:
- The Hudson Library & Historical Society (HLHS) and
- Northeast Ohio Regional Quilt Council (NEORQC)
Sunday, August 19th at 2:00 pm
HLHS Flood Room
96 Library Street, Hudson, OH 330-653-6658
Directions - - - Google map
Free and open to the public.
More Opportunities for NEORQC Involvement!
A few of our committees are seeking energetic individuals to get involved in the organization. NEORQC promotes the love of quilting and art of quilt making to over 1,000 quilt enthusiasts with a handful of dedicated individuals! This is your chance to contribute to the supportive and collaborative endeavors of this organization. Opportunities available:
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- Grant committee members.
- Field/Region representative - Southeast counties.
- Field/Region representative - Northeast counties.
- Nominating committee members.
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If you have talents that would compliment these committees and are willing to volunteer your time and efforts, please express your interest to our president, Beth Digiantonio!
Support our local member shops and quilt teachers!!
They are the best!!
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North East Ohio Regional Quilt Council
