Photo’s and commentary by Ann Prins

Barbara Freeland designed a white tree with a cross backing for an ill friend . Mary Nienhuis used an Aztec design for a wedding quilt while Marie Yutendale finished 2 quilts in Florida. Nora Slikkers showed her colorful scrap quilt and Barb Sucher used Sue Cortese ‘s method of piecing to design a baby quilt.

Our demo night was an inspiration to all of us to try new techniques and not throw out pieces of fabric – just give them to Nora as she will turn the scraps into art! There was a lovely charity quilt also displayed. Be inspired and Quilt!!!

Barb Sucher- using a flange as a method of edging and decoration. Carol Vinnedge demonstrates the use of a flat facing binding used on the quilt back – technique by Carol Taylor. We all learned so many new ideas and techniques!!

Betty Kovach and Kris Kennedy both displayed their work. Kris made a mondo bag along with 2 quilts.

Show and tell followed the demos with Barb Schippa first then Barb Mezeske’s work.

Mary Botsis watching a demo on flange making using an video class. Linda Chambers and Beth Schmidt showing how to make prairie points .

Big Red Quilt Guild’s Demo night- first Nora Slikkers showed her scrappy quilts using bits and pieces of scrap fabrics.

The Challenge quilts were also displayed. Photos of them can be viewed on the Ultimate Guild Challenge page.

Show & Tell at the February meeting.   Be sure to get your tickets at the Tulip Time show for this beautiful raffle quilt!

Tulip Time Raffle Quilt – Colleen Deckker

Baby quilt

John Flynn class on cruise – made by Vicky Gray

Gloria Loughman class on cruise- made by Janet Haines, Barb Bredemeier

Tulip Time Raffle Quilt – Colleen Deckker

Gloria Loughman class on cruise – made by Janet Haines, Barb Bredemeier, Vicky Gray

Gloria Loughman class on cruise- made by Janet Haines, Barb Bredemeier

John Flynn class on cruise – made by Vicky Gray

Gloria Loughman class on cruise- made by Janet Haines, Barb Bredemeier

Below are charity quilts made by Colleen Deckker

Here’s a view of the charity quilts table.

Pictures of quilts by Sue Cortese from the February meeting trunk show

Photo’s by Ann Prins

Thanks to the outgoing Board Members, Kathy Mueller, Pat Navis & Sally Leep

Linda Thielfoldt showing her many beautiful quilts and quilted wearables. 

Members Show & Tell

Colleen Dekker ‘s show and tell of her quilt made with yellow, black, grey and white.

Sally Zenas

Esther Tilton’s Harvest quilt with turkeys and pumpkins – good for both October and November!! Backing was a turkey print.

Cyndi Phillip – showed her Pez Pizazz quilt made using Sandy Klop’s pattern 

Big Red Quilt Guild General Meeting

October 23, 2017
Beechwood Reformed Church

Pat Navis, President, opened the meeting at 7:00 pm.

Election of officers was held for the term beginning immediately.  The following positions were unanimously approved by the membership:

President –  Barb Bredemeier (2 yrs.)
Vice President –  Betsy Muir (2 yrs.)
Secretary – Sally Zenas (1 yr.)
Treasurer – Becky Stevens (1 yr.)
Membership Chair – Janet Haines (2 yrs.)
Program Chairs – Kathy Ryzenga and Barb Sucher (2 yrs.)
Webmaster – Janet Haines (1 yr.)
Publicity – Carol Vinnedge (2 yrs.)

Small hand painted tokens of appreciation by Ann Prins, were presented to outgoing Board Members, Pat Navis, Kathy Mueller and Sally Leep.

Non-Board Positions graciously filled by volunteers for the period Oct. 2017 –  Sep. 2018 are:
Liaison with Beechwood Church – Pat Navis
Sew-In Set-Up – Pat Navis
Program Committee – Kris Kennedy, Dee Dee Hanson
Facebook – Sally Leep & Ann Prins (photographs)
Refreshment Coordinators –

Members approved the Holland Police Department as the recipient of our charity quilts for the coming year.  They will go to those rescued from human trafficking, as well as to children removed from accident or domestic abuse situations.

Ann Prins was the raffle winner of a basket of sewing items put together by board members, for those who renewed their annual dues before the October deadline.

Kathy Ryzenga encouraged all to attend the November 27 Sew-In at Beechwood Lodge. The Program Committee will provide hands on instructions for making fabric postcards.  (No sewing machine needed and yes, they can be mailed.)  Refreshments will be available at 6:30 followed by postcard making at 7:00 pm.

Barb Sucher introduced the speaker, Linda Theilfoldt who wowed everyone with 45 quilts, 1 vest, 3 jackets and the marvelous stories behind them all.  Linda’s quilting is breathtaking and 20 local students will be learning her technique at the workshop to be held tomorrow. Our Facebook page contains photos of her work.  Google her name to learn more about her and her company, The Quilted Goose.  Linda has also started a charity project where quilts are made for people in wheelchairs.  More about that is available on her website as well.

Four women were recipients of door prizes consisting of sewing books, a charm pack, a Linda Theilfoldt pattern and a small zipper bag.  Thank you to the businesses and individuals who donate the door prize items.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 and everyone went home smiling.

Sally Zenas, Secretary

Linda Thiefoldt will present a lecture/ trunk show “Confessions of a Crappy Quilter” on Monday October 23.

On Tuesday, October 24. Linda will conduct a workshop titled: “Taking the Fear Out of Quilt As Desired ” which is a hands on machine quilting class.  Only 3 spots left in this highly recommended class which runs from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM in the Beechwood Lodge.

All information is available on the BRQG website and attached below.  $45.00 for members $55.00 for guests. This is a great chance to improve your skills before you finish up your Christmas sewing!!

For Class Info and Class Sign Up Click Here.

Big Red Quilters’ Guild General Meeting

September 25, 2017

The general meeting consisted of a rummage sale, bake sale and auction that was open to the public.
Kathy Mueller and her team and auctioneers Kris Kennedy and Betsy Muir, did an outstanding job. It
was a huge job and a lot of fun. Thanks to all who donated items, worked, baked and purchased. The
guild netted over $1500 as a result of the efforts of many. Thank you all!
Sally Zenas,
Secretary

Thanks to Mary Smallegan, owner of Custom Quilts Unlimited, 6184 Quilters Court in Fenville, MI for a wonderful presentation about quilting items she recommends for ease in quilting, good advice on needle sizes, batting choices and even items that can help avoid a backache.  She also brought some of her quilts to show us.

We also had some great show and tell quilts.

Sally Leep’s quilt, held up by Pat.

Pat Navis’ Quilts. (click on the quilt for a larger view)

And Janet Haines’ quilts.

BIG RED QUILTERS’ GUILD
GENERAL MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2017

President Pat Navis opened the meeting at 7:00 pm at Beechwood Church. Opening
announcements included: 1) Those with September and October birthdays were asked to bring treats on their birthday months. 2) Elections will be held in October and there is still a need for someone to be Program Chair or serve on the Program committee and one or two people to be refreshment coordinators. 3) Memberships paid before October 1 will be eligible for a drawing to be held at the October meeting. The winner will receive a basket of lovely sewing items.
Chris Kennedy and Betsy Muir presented an original promotional skit for the September
meeting which will consist of a Bake Sale, Rummage Sale and Auction. This fun event will
henceforth be referred to as the Sale-A- Palooza. If Chris and Betsy tire of quilting, they
certainly have a future in live theater!
The September 25 meeting will be held at Beechwood Church Lodge. Guests are welcome.
Donated items for the Sale-A- Palooza may be brought to the lodge beginning at 8:00 am the day of the sale. Early drop-offs may be made at Kathy Mueller’s (Holland), Betsy Muir’s (Saugatuck) or Sally Leep’s (Zeeland). There will be a consignment table for more expensive items, with the guild keeping 25% of the sale price. The schedule for the meeting is:
5:30 – 6:30 Sale-A- Palooza
6:30 – 7:00 Social Time
7:00 — Auction
Social Chair, Kathy Mueller made a request for volunteers to work various jobs the day of the sale. If you are willing to volunteer, please call her at 616-399- 4685.
Kathy also reminded members of the Machine Quilting class and lecture by Linda Theiboldt from Troy, Michigan which will be in October. There is still space in the class and sign-up can be done on the guild website.

Mary Smallegan, owner of Custom Quilts Unlimited in Fennville, graciously came to our rescue at the last minute when the previously scheduled presenter cancelled due to illness. A BIG THANK YOU TO MARY! Mary’s informative presentation was entitled “My Favorite Things”. She shared many items available in her shop that are quilter’s essentials, time savers, new products, as well as some of her own beautiful quilts. Mary hinted at some big changes coming to her shop beginning in January 2018.

The evening concluded at 8:30 pm with a drawing for an Edyta Sitar book, bobbin clips and fat quarters, all donated by Custom Quilts Unlimited.
Suggested follow-up to an enjoyable meeting: Road trip from Holland to Fennville.
Looking forward to the Sale-A- Palooza in September!

Sally Zenas, Secretary