Dear Fellow Quilters, What better excuse do we have for increasing our stash and working on those projects we vowed in our New Year's resolution. We are looking forward to a great season. BOM has begun with "100 Appliques". We have a connection with an orphanage in Haiti that needs light flannel blankets,, baby and children clothing (light weight). Barbara Russell is collecting the items by the February daytime meeting. If you can make a contribution, call her. We are also involved in the "Project Linus" -quilts for very sick children. The guild has bought background fabric for "Kites & Kaboodle" from the Jan-Feb issue of the "Quiltmaker" and members will be asked to paper piece the kite- all will be put together some time after. Don't forget the Lancaster bus trip on March 4th. While you are there you may want to pick up the fabric for Laura Ehrlich's workshop on April 24th for the kaleidoscope quilt. Sign-up sheets are being distributed. National Quilting Day will be celebrated on March 20th in the Surf City Library from 10-2. We always have a great time sharing our ideas and projects with fellow member and guests. Don't miss our February daytime meeting with Carol Devine demonstrating "The Garden Gate". Also Norma Paz & Joan Palmieri will be working on "Fabric Origami"at the February evening meeting. Enjoy each day and Happy Quilting.

New FABRIC STORE ABUNDANCE OF FABRICS is now open ! ! 587 Mill Creek Road Manahawkin, NJ 08050, 609-597-3838 Located between Bay Ave and Route 72. Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, Notions and CLASSES for all. Web: www.abundanceoffabrics.com

The following is the Slate of Officers for 2009 - 2010      Afternoon President - Mary Leonard - Evening President - Mary AnnBogaczyk (due to health reasons, Laura Ehrlich has resigned)- Afternoon Vice Pres -  Barbara Russell,  Evening  Vice Pres. - Joan Palmieri, Afternoon Secretary - Lynn Hutcheson,  Evening  Secretary -  Renee Gresko, Treasurer - Phyllis Townsend
Kaleidoscope Quilt Supply List This Kaleidoscope quilt is made by a simple “Stack and Whack” technique. The lap quilt is composed of either 35 six inch blocks (finished size-42x48 inches) or 48 six inch blocks( finished size 50x65). Each block is made up of four 3 1/2 inch squares. Blocks are then sashed and one or two borders may surround the quilt top. It is essential to get the correct focus fabric to have the right effect. - the fabric should be a colorful large print. - the print should not be too spread out, there should not be too much background - avoid stripes - the repeat should be at least 12 inches - DO NOT WASH YOUR FABRIC To figure out the repeat, find a distinctive motif (for example a blue flower) then take a measurement to the next motif before the pattern starts again. That is the amount of the repeat. You will have to cut the fabric at a right angle to the selvage to make a section, cut selvage to selvage, making the section for cutting your 3 1/2 inch squares. You will cut 4 sections, and layer them exactly one on top of another. Don’t worry, we will cut and pin at the workshop. Fabric Requirements for a Lap quilt Determination of the fabric needed depends on the measurement of the repeat. Twin, full or queen sized amounts will be estimated on request. Focus Fabric (for Kaleidoscope blocks and outer border) 12 inch repeat - 2 3/8 yds 14 inch repeat - 2 3/4 yds 16 inch repeat - 3 yds 18 inch repeat - 3 1/8 yds Contrasting Fabric (Sashing) 1 1/4 yds Inner border (optional) 1/2 yd. Backing 3-4 yds. Questions call Laura 607-8246

Pieceful Shores Evening Programs 2010 (Tentative) **** 2010 **** **February - Norma Paz and Joan Palmieri on Fabric Origami. Bring your BSK. **March - Finished UFO **April - Vickie Mathas (Paper to Fabric: An Artist's Journey) **May - Exchange Guild Project: Sisterhood Month **June - Strawberry Festival. Lacey J. Hill (It's All About the Fabric! Using Large Scale Prints in Quilting) **July - Crazy Quilts **August - Mary Ann Bogaczyk and Elsa Chabala (Quilting Inspiration) **September - Rae Iacovelli & Joan Palmieri (Chenille: Scarfs and other things) Program Committee has right to modify any programs, if necessary.

February Birthdays: Beverly Whitworth – 2/4 Sandy Brewer – 2/15, Rita Sweeney – 2/19, March Birthdays: Virginia Allen – 3/5 Susan Geldart – 3/23 Arminda Ruibal – 3/27 Congratulations All !!

Afternoon Programs: ((2010)) **January - Favorite tools & UFO's - Barbara Russell, **February - Garden Gate - Carol Devine, **March/April - Applique between the lines - Betty Maguire, **May/June - Yo-Yo-Wreath - Doris Brotherton & Betty Wagner, **July - Christmas in July - Barbara Russell, **August- Take Six - Mary Leonard, ***September - Scrappy Friendship Quilt - Betty Maguire

Websites of interest: Please check out the “Link” section for links of interest. More will be added as the informatain become available. Notices we have received: has been moved to the "News page". Also look for a second "Links page". We are growning.

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