Committee Reports

We will have coffee available both mornings. You may want to bring your own coffee mug. Feel free to bring breakfast snacks to share. PLEASE: NO ORANGES AT THE RETREAT. ONE OF OUR MEMBERS IS HIGHLY ALLERGIC.

October 14 will be the cut-off date. We will need to start ordering food

and will need to have a number of those attending.

Go to: fatquartershop.com for a helpful “packing list”

There will be ironing stations at 2 or 3 places around the room.

You are welcome to bring items to sell - $10.00 per table (which goes to the guild).

Doors to the Fellowship Hall will open at 9:00 and you are welcome to bring your machine and “stuff” in at that time.  Some of you may find it easier to drive around to the back door.  (more info to follow).

THOSE WHO HAVE SIGNED UP TO ATTEND:

Marge Polkowski Christine Glaser Marsha Tucker Peggy Bessinger Elaine Peltics Mary L Short Radha Selvester Lin Schroder Cathy Silloway Ellen Mallette Sharon Fuentes Sandy Pozzetta Betty Sue Vincent

Kathy Rapacki    Janice Fenniman Susan Holloway Marie Addison Teresa Radillo Donna York Linda McSwain

I am looking forward to our time together sewing and it is right around the corner. A good time to loosen up a bit and be joyous about our quilting. I am hoping we fill that big, bright room up with the sound of humming sewing machines, chatter and laughter. See ya soon, Linda. 

Quilt Retreat Workshop Information 

Christmas Ribbons 

Carpet Bag

Jan Fenniman will also be doing a very fun “CARPET BAG” CLASS.

 I will email a picture, a pattern, and supplies information to those attending the retreat. 

I will also include instructions for the Christmas Ribbons quilt block.  

 Thanks everyone...looking forward to seeing you at the retreat!

Linda McSwain

Fred Peltcs of 108Sharp

will be in attendance at the retreat and will be available from 10:00 AM till closing on Friday, October 21,2022

He can professionally sharpen just about everything including Rotary Cutters, Pinking Shears, Thread Snips, Fabric Scissors, Utility Scissors, knives of any kind, you name it and he can probably sharpen it.

Any questions or concerns contact him at scissors@108sharp.us
He also repairs and services Featherweights by appointment.

Charity Quilts

 In September our Guild turned in donated quilts with an In Kind value of $1360.00.  Four (4) quilts went to Peaceful Paths ($200.00), four (4) quilts to Ronald McDonald House ($230.00) and 11 were delivered to NewboRN, Well Florida Council  ($330.00).

We donated a twin size quilt to Catholic Charities ($600.00) for their annual October fundraiser. The quilt top was made by Sylvia Andres, a neighbor of Donna York, Jan Fenniman donated the quilting, and I pieced the backing and finished with binding,

For those interested in get involved in our Charity Committee, we meet on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Senior Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville 32653, 10 AM to 2 PM. Bring a bag lunch and an extension cord if you are bringing a sewing machine. You can work on a charity project of your own design or you can pick up a kit, that includes pattern, fabric, and batting, and label.

At our July or August regular meeting there was a discussion about the Guild supporting the Fort White Community Thrift Shop, by donating some of our unneeded, but in good working order household goods or clean clothing for their inventory. Are you interested? They support us quarterly with a check that helps us buy batting, fabric for our labels, plus some fabric. I will deliver donations to Fort White if you bring them to our October meeting.  

We have moved our display for the month of October to the Cone Branch of the Alachua County Library, if you live in East Gainesville check it out.

It has been a busy summer, looking forward to some cooler temps, how about you? See you soon, Sharon 

Anyone with questions or in need of a project quilt kit, please let me know.

Sharon Fuentes, sfuentes10204@aol.com 386-418-1002

Thank you all for your dedication to others in need.  

Show and Tell

If anyone has pictures from the September meeting Show and Tell please send them to me (Susan) and I will include them in the next newsletter. Thank you.

OCTOBER 21 - 22, 2022

TCQG QUILT RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM

Name: _________________________________________________________

Home Phone #_____________________ Cell:___________________________

Emergency Contact:_______________________ Phone#___________________

Must receive no later than October 11.

___1 day - $25.00

___2 days - $50.00

___ No Meals - $25.00

Make check payable to: Tree City Quilters Guild, and bring to August or September meeting or mail to: 

Linda McSwain

24803 NW 155 th Ave

High Springs, FL 32643

Any questions:  Call or email Linda @ 386 984 5877 or uss64@aol.com

If you have to cancel, please let us know no later than October 14, as food is ordered based on number of attendees. Food will be ordered, delivered, and ready to serve.

Please sign up for one of the following meals in which you will help set up, serve and clean up after.

Friday Lunch______________                Friday Dinner________________

Saturday Lunch____________                 Saturday Dinner______________

We will also need several volunteers to stay behind on Saturday evening to help with clean up. We want to leave the church as tidy as we found it.

Minutes from September 12, 2022 Meeting of Tree City Quilters Guild

1.Elaine Peltcs opened meeting by welcoming 3 visitors: Teri Radillo, Nora Avery, and Dera Muszick. 28 members were also in attendance.

2.Old Business

a.The August minutes were approved. First and second motions to approve were made by Betty Sue Vincent and Peggy Bessinger, respectively.

b.Financial Reports

i.The amended June Treasurer’s report was approved. First and second motions to approve were made by Valerie Malkemes and Sharon Fuentes, respectively.

ii.The amended July Treasurer’s report was approved. First and second motions were made by Valerie Malkemes and Helen Gyllstrom, respectively.

iii.The August Treasurer’s report was approved. First and second motions to approve were made by Valerie Malkemes and Sandy Pozzetta, respectively.

iv.The amended 2022-2023 Budget was approved. First and second motions to approve were made by Jan Fenniman and Betty Sue Vincent, respectively

3.Committee Reports and announcements

a.Charity: Sharon Fuentes showed a quilt top donated by Donna York’s neighbor and quilted by Jan Fenniman. This was to be donated to Catholic Charities.

b.Vicky Bergath asked members to bring donations to the October meeting for the Food Bank Drive, and thanked Sandy Pozzetta, Sharon Fuentes, Vanda O’Neill, and Christine Richards for their contributions to the success of the guild display at the Tower Road Public Library. Vicki also suggested that the guild should explore additional ways to get publicity for the guild.

c.Elaine Peltcs reminded members of the October 14 deadline for registering for the Guild Retreat (10/21-22) and referred questions about the retreat to Linda McSwain.

d.Michelle Belanger invited members to participate in Ryan’s Case for Smiles “Sewathon” held 9/17, at Celebration UMC.

e.Rhada Sylvester invited members to participate in the Days for Girls “Sewathon” to be held 9/24 at Trinity UMC.

f.Sandy Pozzetta shared a tip from OLFA for getting new rotary blades unstuck.

4.The program was presented by Fred Peltcs, who shared his knowledge and expertise of scissors and other blades. Mr. Peltcs’ particular focus was on the differences and care of fabric scissors and shears. He also spoke about the use and care of knives. Throughout his talk, Mr. Peltcs deftly fielded questions and comments from his audience. Judging from the enthusiastic applause, his presentation was much appreciated.

Following Show and Tell, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted by Cathy McVay

Tree City Quilters Guild

Treasurers Report for September 2022

Beginning Balance Ending Balance

Savings Account $3,954.00

Date Income Deposits/Payments

9/30 Interest for September $ 0.16

Ending Balance on Sept 30 $3,954.16 $3,954.16

Checking Account $5,465.22

Date Income Deposits/Payments

9/2 Membership Dues $ 60.00

9/2 Retreat checks 50.00

9/23 Membership Dues 120.00

9/23 Retreat checks/cash 275.00

9/24 Storage for Oct (87.33)

10/1 Retreat checks 125.00

Net amount 417.67

Ending Balance on Sept 30 $ 542.67 $6,007.89 $6,007.89

Charity Account $1,395.55

Date Income Deposits/Payments

Net amount $ 0.00

Ending balance on Sept 30 $1,395.55 $1,395.55

TOTAL IN ALL ACCOUNTS $11,357.60