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    2月19日

    New Camera

    Now that I have the new Nikom camera I always wanted, it is no longer as frustrating to take photos. I hope this means that it will be a more regular feature here.
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    2月6日

    February 2008

    Well It is February and Time to update everything. NIQG and HOT-Q got together and finished 35 or so quilts plus a few tops to be finished later. Please sign our guest book so we know you visited.
     
    I took photos of the girls individually but, my memory is not working well and some of the names have sklipped through the cracks. Ruth Calland was also there but, she slipped away early before the camera was in action. I'll catch her next week. If you see a photo of some one you know, e-mail me with their name at: NIQG@mchsi.com and I will get it fixed right away.
     
    We also had a board meeting with some interesting result, one of which is that we are addi ng internet memberships to our rolls! They will pay dues and have all the same rights and privilages that every other member has. Think about it and if you decide you would like to be able to get the same patterns and do all the things we do along with us (but at home where you are) then do give us a shout and I will send out the details.
     
    That is all for now.
    Until next week!
    Kelsey
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    7月5日

    July 3rd 2007 Vol 1 Issue 7

     

    Little Bits of news

    · These web sites are available for entries to this summers fairs!

    · North Iowa (Cerro Gordo Co.): http://www.northiowafair.org/promo.html

    · Iowa State Fair: http://www.iowastatefair.com/

    · A place to link to all the fairs in Iowa: http://www.iowafairs.com/

    · 1st Tuesday of the month-Charity Quilts; Door prizes will be drawn from those helping with quilts.

    · 2nd Tuesday– your own projects;

    · 3rd Tuesday –Group Project day ;

    · Fourth Tuesday -Own Projects and planning day .

    · Any fifth Tuesdays will be flea market days.

    · Picnic day!   Hotdog, Sweet corn, Chips, Watermelon.

    · Next Week: Turkey Roast, Potatoes and Gravy, Spinach, Apricots

    · All paper pieced round robins will be exchanged  this week so don’t forget to bring them.

    · Prayer List:

    Judy Magner

    Dixie Schaer

    Jo Best

     

     

    A series on needles

    Lay out an assortment of sewing-machine needles in various types and sizes on a table, and most of us can't tell the difference among them. But put the wrong needle in your machine, or use the wrong needle for your fabric and/or thread, and all heck breaks loose. You can damage your bobbin hook, throw off the machine's timing, get puckered seams, break or shred thread, punch holes in your fabric, and, at the very least, produce an inferior stitch. Whatever your machine, even the latest computerized model, needle selection can make or break your stitch.

    At one time, only one type of machine needle was available to home sewers, and the sole choice involved was size. But today, home sewers can choose from a wide variety of needle types in their quest for trouble-free sewing .

    Several things can determine the type of needle to pick: the fabric you're using; the thread you've chosen (for example, metallic or embroidery); or the type of stitch you plan (for instance, topstitching or hemstitching). When you're doing regular, not decorative, sewing, the type of fabric determines the shape of the needle's point, and the fabric's weight determines the needles' size.
    But before deciding on a needle, you first need to know the needle system your machine uses. Unlike commercial machines, which use a variety of needle systems, almost all home-sewing machines use a 130/705H needle system -- designated on the needle case between the needle's name and size (other letters indicate needle type, such as M for Microtex or Q for quilting). Your machine's needle system never changes, regardless of the size or type of needle you use.

    Tension control, stitch length, foot pressure, and other invisible settings on automatic machines are set for medium-weight fabrics, threads, and needles. If you're a middle-of-the-road sewer, using midweight, woven fabrics, you could be happy using a size 12 universal needle for the rest of your life. But when you want improved stitch quality, learn which specific needles to use for various jobs. See     Anatomy of a needle to understand the build of this tiny, but important tool.

     

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    6月12日

    Hot-Q News June 12

    HOT-Q(Hooked On Tuesday Quilters)  see sun logo 1

    Volume 1, Issue 05     Newsletter Date: June 12, 2007     Work on your own day!

    Little Bits of news

    · These web sites are available for entries to this summers fairs!

    · North Iowa (Cerro Gordo Co.): http://www.northiowafair.org/promo.html

    · Iowa State Fair: http://www.iowastatefair.com/

    · A place to link to all the fairs in Iowa: http://www.iowafairs.com/

    · Want a special recipe? Ask the editor! I have lots of old and new recipes available from close to 500 cookbooks dating from 1868 to present.

    · We continue to have boxes of stuff from flea market. Donations go to roof fund!   To date we have donated approx $42.00!

    · 1st Tuesday of the month-Charity Quilts;

    · 2nd Tuesday– your own projects;

    · 3rd Tuesday –Group Project day ;

    · Fourth Tuesday -Own Projects and planning day .

    · Any fifth Tuesdays will be flea market days.

    Today’s Menu:

    BBQ Pork, Cauliflower;

    Macaroni Salad; Peaches

    Tapioca Pudding

     

    Minding the Math

     see sample photo 2

    For a Square:
    Take the size of the finished square that you want in your quilt and add 1/2". This is 1/4" on each side.

    For example: 2 inch finished square + 1/2” for seams =  2 1/2” cut square

    For Half-Square Triangles:
    Take the finished size of the square that you want in your quilt  and add 7/8". This includes the inside diagonal seam as well as the outside seams.

    Example 2” square + 7/8”= 2 7/8” cut squares. Place then right sides together and draw a diagonal line. Sew 1/4” away on each side of line. Cut apart to for two half square triangles.

    For Quarter-Square Triangles:
    Take the finished size of the square you want in your quilt and add 1- 1/4". This includes two diagonal seams as
    well as the outside seams.

    Example: 2” square + 1 1/4”= 3 1/4” cut squares. Place right sides together and prepare as for half square triangles. After pressing open rotate and place right sides together and draw a line so that it crosses the original seams. Sew 1/4” away from each side and cut apart Press open for two quarter triangle squares without messing with bias!

     

    Cold Fruit Salad

     1/2 cup Berries  cut in half

    1/2 cup Grapes cut in half

    1 apple diced

    1 container of yogurt, any flavor

    Mix all ingredients together and chill. Top with sunflower seeds or chopped peanuts if desired.

    New line in at Linda ’s.

    Linda’s daughter Shelly has a new line of  Sunbonnet Sue fabric!  She has 19 bolts Each different. Road trip planned for this afternoon! We can car pool and caravan down.

     

    Keeps these people in your prayers:

    Judy Magnuson– doing well

    Dixie Shear had surgery Monday,  doing well.

     

    Chicken Little Quilt

     See Photo3

    We will be starting a group project soon! It will be a Chicken Little Quilt! The pattern provided by Mindy will be divided up and we will each make one block (multiplied by # of participants). We will have 4 months to complete our blocks . Sign-up sheet  is available. We are still hoping for more sign-ups! There will be a copy fee if you want the pattern for the entire quilt!

     

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    6月5日

    Hot-Q News June 5

     

    Playing the Matching Game

    Most of us grew up with the idea that we matched our needle with the fabric we are using. In reality that is only partially true these days.  Thread type and size  should always be considered when choosing a needle. (see attached chart)

    Piecing projects should use the thinnest thread and smallest needle allowable with project type (I use over-lock thread for it’s thinness and a size 9 sharp needle). This is to prevent bulk in the seams from large thread and larger than necessary holes.

    When machine quilting use thread created for quilting and  choose a needle according to the weight of thread.

    When using metallic thread always use the needle created for metallic threads. Invisible threads do better with  metallic needles as well.

    Universal needles have a ball tip and should only be used for sewing stretchy material or poly fabrics. The blunt end make larger holes in cotton fabrics.

     

    Cherry Rhubarb Jam

    I won a blue ribbon at the fair last year for this yummy Jam.

    Mix 6 cups chopped rhubarb with 4 cups sugar, let stand overnight. 

    Heat to boil and cook until rhubarb is tender. Add 2 (21 oz) cans cherry pie filling into boiling mixture.

    Heat to boiling again.  Add 3 packages of cherry Jell-O and mix well.

    Quickly pour into jars and cap. Placing each jar into boiling bath for 2 minutes . Cool at room temperature.  Refrigerate after opening.

     

    Little Bits of news

    · Unanimous decision was to use the smiley face sun for our logo. So from now on look for this new logo on all of our correspondence!

    · These web sites are available for entries to this summers fairs!

    · North Iowa (Cerro Gordo Co.): http://www.northiowafair.org/promo.html

    · Iowa State Fair: http://www.iowastatefair.com/

    · A place to link to all the fairs in Iowa: http://www.iowafairs.com/

    · Larger articles are requested for each week’s newsletter. Let the editor know if there is a subject you would like to see included. Or write one for us!

    · Want a special recipe? Ask the editor!

    · We continue to have boxes of stuff from flea market. Donations go to roof fund! To date we have donated approx $42.00!

    · We asked about scheduling some of these things we do so (while not having to be written in stone) they are done on a more frequent basis. Here is a suggested schedule: 1st Tuesday of the month-Charity Quilts; 2nd Tuesday– your own projects; Third Tuesday –Group Project day ; Fourth Tuesday -Own Projects and planning day . Any fifth Tuesdays will be flea market days.

    Chicken Little Quilt

    We will be starting a group project soon! It will be a Chicken Little Quilt! The pattern provided by Mindy will be divided up and we will each make one block (multiplied by # of participants). We will have 4 months to complete our blocks . Sign-up sheet  is available.

     

    Keeps these people in your prayers:

    Judy Magnerson

    Dixie Schaer

    Jenny Schlutz

     

    Menu: Today

    Riblet on a bun

    Fries

    Salad

    Fruit

     

    Next Week:

    BBQ Pork

    Cauliflower

    Macaroni Salad

    Peaches

    Tapioca Pudding

     

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    5月24日

    May 15th

    Making Your Label Count

    Sometimes we have absolutely no inspiration when it comes to labels for our beautiful quilts. While I have never heard that quilts are judged by our labels, sometimes the quilter is. I think we should make more effort to create interesting labels.

     With all the new products on the market that can be sent through our printer, computer generated labels are not only possible but, desirable (see photo right).

    Other suggestions would be to piece a border of scraps from the quilt, use  rubber stamp art on the label, use a printed art frame, or include a child’s drawing on the label…

    There are an infinite choices to be had that include embellishing, coloring and printing. On Jean’s quilt for a grand-daughter she included photos in a created frame.

    Little Bits of news

    Kelsey has a new book for sale-“Quilt Mavens–Perfect Paper Piecing”  by Deb Karasik and Janet Mednick. This book includes a disk with the patterns for intricate and stunning quilts, manageable even for the newer paper piecer.

    The newsletter from the Beehive is available now! June trip is full again.

    This space is reserved for small FYI articles.  Each is limited to 250 spaces (includes spaces) so we can fit several in this space.

    Larger articles are requested for each week’s newsletter. Let the editor know if there is a subject you would like to see included. Or write one for us!

    Pick a mascot! For the next two weeks we will accept nominations. On May 29 we will vote for our favorite. It will be going onto the quilt to hang, on our blog, and on our newsletter.

    Problems have been occurring with our picture and newsletter site for Tuesday quilters. I will be changing the web address this week and the new one will be in the newsletter next week. I will be trying for : http://HOTQ.spaces.live.com So please be patient while I get this new site set up and information posted.

    Judy Magner has Acute Promyelocytic Lukemia and has been admitted for Chemotherapy, she will be in intensive care for the next two weeks. She is in serious condition folks. A card and a comfort quilt will be made available for us to sign, so please do. Also please do not send any flowers, plants or balloons as she will not be able to have them in her room.

    Judy Magner Rm 7314

    Rochester Methodist Hospital

    201 West Center Street

    Rochester, MN 55902

     

     

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