Contents (click on one or more): , BZB Day Time Meeting, BZB Spring Day Camp and Schedule!, BZB Crafters Bazaar, '08 W. WA Quilt Shop Hop, Charm Quilt, Appraisals, Project Linus, 2008 BZB Auction

SPRING DAY CAMP!

WHEN: Friday, May 9th, 9 AM to 9 PM and Saturday, May 10th, 9 AM to 4 PM

WHERE: The Bridge Church in Snohomish

COST: $10.00 per day per person

SIGN-UP: Continues at our April meeting, where demos & class offerings will be available.

Available CLASSES and Schedule: Sweatshirt jacket, 4-patch stack & whack, English paper piecing, fabric baskets, & 6” squares pattern are just a few of the classes you will be able to choose from.

Calling all Crafters

The Busy Bees Crafters Bazaar at the Busy Bee Quilt Show 2008, will be a showcase of the many talents that we have in our guild. It will feature personally made, quality handcrafted items, quilt related or not. If you would like to participate in the Busy Bees Crafters Bazaar, please contact Cindy Glancy email: celcakes_cindy@yahoo.com and I will send you a Crafters Contract and Registration

Form.

Daytime BZB Meeting

It has been proposed that we start a daytime meeting for the guild. This would not take the place of the evening meeting, but would be in addition to the night group. All members of the guild and guests would be welcome to come to either or both meetings?

When? The same day as the evening meeting, third Thursday of the month, from 12:30 to 3:00 PM.

Why? This would benefit members that are unable to come to night meetings, & stay-at-home moms can come to the meeting & meet their children as they get out of school. Many of our members have expressed the need for a day group, as driving at night is difficult. We must remember that our guild is 26 years old & the younger members that started the group are now in their 50s & 60s. Some may be working now, but in a few years would welcome a day group.

There would be occasional joint meetings, i.e., Christmas Party and/or when outside speakers come & of course, the Birthday Party.

I am asking for a one year trial starting in September, 2008. The group would develop as the year progresses. This would be a simple get-together as a general meeting, and encouraging members to bring their hand-sewing and the sharing of new and long-standing friendships.

If you would like to help me start this group or if you have any ideas that you would like to share with me.

Thank you, Becky Marshall

edited by Carla

Fons & Porter Magazine Subscriptions Fundraiser for Busy Bees

Fons and Porter magazine subscriptions ordered for $20.00 via the Busy Bees subscription offer between now and December 31, 2008 will entitle the subscriber to the following special offer:
1 year subscription (6 issues) to ons and Porter's Love of Quilting (retail value $35.94)
2 spools of Sulky Blendables Thread (retail value $10.58)
2 free quilting booklets not available in stores
you can order at the meetings or send your check for $20.00 made out to Busy Bee Quilters, Mail to: Busy Bee Quilters c/o Karen Richards - P.O. Box 26, Snohomish, EA 98291

Wanted: Your Best Recipes

     Hello, my fellow Bees! At our most recent meeting (the Christmas Party potluck), it occurred to us that we’ve got some fabulous recipes to share. It was proposed that we put together a Busy Bees Cookbook, which I (in a moment of insanity) volunteered to take charge of. Regina Girard has generously volunteered to help me out... with her artistic talents we are sure to put together a terrific book!

     We would like to make this a fundraiser and get this thing published in time to sell at the Quilt Show AND, we get a “deal” if we place our order in Feb., so I have to get my busy fingers ‘a typing!

     So, SEND ME YOUR RECIPES! I have set up a special email address to send them to: bbrecipes@yahoo.com. You can also hand them to me at the January meeting or send them snail mail (see BB Handbook for my address). Feel free to call me if you have any questions!

Cornelia Gauger

BUSY BEES MEETING MINUTES April 17, 2008

The meeting was called to order by President Terry Martin. Minutes were not taken from the previous meeting.

Reports were given:

Jami Price on the Busy Bee table for the quilt show. She still has one more container of items to be sewn. All items need to be in by the May meeting to be tagged for the quilt show. Jami received a round of applause.

Lorri Brager introduced visitors Terri Ainsworth and Liz and new member Jan Akin.

Cindy Glancy stated more crafters are needed for the member’s sale table. She has contracts, $10 fee and 10 % of profits for the guild. She encouraged any crafters in the guild to consider selling their crafts.

Rosie Tatel had a list circulating for helpers with the Gracie quilts at the quilt show. Some quilts have been distributed with the help of a caseworker and were greatly appreciated. Rosie also shared the appreciation She also stressed the need for quilts for boys. Magazines are also on the back table for 50 cents.

Terry put in a plug for all the fat quarters available on a back table for $1.00.

Ethel Greyerbeihl reported on the quilt show. Rosie Tatel will have a booth for the Gracie quilts. Ethel encouraged all to sign up to help with the hanging and take down of the quilt for the show. Also some husbands, sons or other friends were welcomed to help. It was voted to award ribbons in August. Ethel solicited help to move equipment from storage to Craven Farms.

Deb Lund-Tlumak reported on the raffle quilt. She showed one of the appliquéd blocks that will go around the quilt. Tickets for the raffle will be ready soon for selling. It is hoped the guild will be able to exceed last year’s sales .She thanked all who have helped sew with the quilt. Terry announced the quilt shop in Arlington, The Workbasket, offered to let us hang the quilt and sell tickets during the Shop Hop in June.

Margaret Bridge announced Day Camp on April 19 and the classes being held. There was still room to sign up. Lunch will be brown bag or potluck.

The wrap-up party was explained. As soon as the first barn is cleared, it will be used for the Party. Everyone was urged to bring easy food due to the limited facilities.

Voting will be during the duration of the quilt show.

Laura Dvorak reported lots of fat quarters were sold before the meeting and at the break with sales about $230.00.

Klota Underwood announced the closing of the show registration is April 30.

Judy Irish requested help with the lighting. People are needed early Thursday and late Saturday.

Karen Richards announced the sign-up for Fons & Porter magazine. She is collecting past copies to the magazine for reference material.

Lorraine Jones and Sue Goldsworthy presented the Challenge quilts. those not done can still be entered in the show. Sue reminded the guild that “It is not fun to play without a FULL deck,” and might look silly at the show.

Terry acknowledged Jackie Goodrich’s long time of taking care of the refreshments and that we need another volunteer to take over.

Rosie Tatel asked for help in transporting auction items that were brought to the meeting. Several volunteered.

Terry mentioned Ann McMichael was studying the point system. Many have enough to have a group quilt done. Terry also excess points can be auctioned or traded. For the benefit of new members, Terry explained the process of having a group quilt done.

Geri Stokes reported a Busy Bee member won the quilt made and raffled by the Snohomish County Treasurer’s Office to benefit the Volunteers of America.

At the Board meeting Jami Price had ideas to raise money. The question of legality of fund raisers was questioned. It was reported a gaming class be taken. Diane Coombs will contact

Terry asked that long time members of the guild share some of the older traditions in an effort to reestablish them.

The meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Helen Heck, Secretary

Busy Bee Quilters of Snohomish, WA. Founded in 1980, Busy Bee Mission Statement Busy Bee Quilters is a nonprofit, cooperative, educational group organized exclusively to encourage the study and the mastery of the art and skills of quilt making. Contents: Click on your choice: 2008 BZB Spring Day Camp Businesses and Services Calendar Challenge Quilt Charity Quilts Fabric Exchange Guild Fund Raiser: Fons and Porter Magazine Home Page for free patterns and How To... Membership Officers and Standing Committees, Quilts2007 Quilting Tips Raffle Quilt Retreats Bu sy Bee Name Badge Pattern FORMS: Membership Registration 2008 BZB Quilt Show Quilt Registration Retreat Registration BZB By-Laws By-Law Amendment Form Vendor Quilt Show App. BZBQuilters@Hotmail.com Busy Bee Quilters P.O. Box 26 Snohomish, WA 98291
		Contents (click on one or more): , BZB Day Time Meeting, *BZB Spring Day Camp and* Schedule!, BZB Crafters Bazaar, '08 W. WA Quilt Shop Hop, Charm Quilt, Appraisals, Project Linus, 2008 BZB Auction SPRING DAY CAMP! WHEN: Friday, May 9th, 9 AM to 9 PM and Saturday, May 10th, 9 AM to 4 PM WHERE: The Bridge Church in Snohomish COST: $10.00 per day per person SIGN-UP: Continues at our April meeting, where demos & class offerings will be available. Available CLASSES and Schedule: Sweatshirt jacket, 4-patch stack & whack, English paper piecing, fabric baskets, & 6” squares pattern are just a few of the classes you will be able to choose from. Calling all Crafters The Busy Bees Crafters Bazaar at the Busy Bee Quilt Show 2008, will be a showcase of the many talents that we have in our guild. It will feature personally made, quality handcrafted items, quilt related or not. If you would like to participate in the Busy Bees Crafters Bazaar, please contact Cindy Glancy email: celcakes_cindy@yahoo.com and I will send you a Crafters Contract and Registration Form. Daytime BZB Meeting It has been proposed that we start a daytime meeting for the guild. This would not take the place of the evening meeting, but would be in addition to the night group. All members of the guild and guests would be welcome to come to either or both meetings? When? The same day as the evening meeting, third Thursday of the month, from 12:30 to 3:00 PM. Why? This would benefit members that are unable to come to night meetings, & stay-at-home moms can come to the meeting & meet their children as they get out of school. Many of our members have expressed the need for a day group, as driving at night is difficult. We must remember that our guild is 26 years old & the younger members that started the group are now in their 50s & 60s. Some may be working now, but in a few years would welcome a day group. There would be occasional joint meetings, i.e., Christmas Party and/or when outside speakers come & of course, the Birthday Party. I am asking for a one year trial starting in September, 2008. The group would develop as the year progresses. This would be a simple get-together as a general meeting, and encouraging members to bring their hand-sewing and the sharing of new and long-standing friendships. If you would like to help me start this group or if you have any ideas that you would like to share with me. Thank you, Becky Marshall edited by Carla Fons & Porter Magazine Subscriptions Fundraiser for Busy Bees Fons and Porter magazine subscriptions ordered for $20.00 via the Busy Bees subscription offer between now and December 31, 2008 will entitle the subscriber to the following special offer: 1 year subscription (6 issues) to ons and Porter's Love of Quilting (retail value $35.94) 2 spools of Sulky Blendables Thread (retail value $10.58) 2 free quilting booklets not available in stores you can order at the meetings or send your check for $20.00 made out to Busy Bee Quilters, Mail to: Busy Bee Quilters c/o Karen Richards - P.O. Box 26, Snohomish, EA 98291 Wanted: Your Best Recipes** Hello, my fellow Bees! At our most recent meeting (the Christmas Party potluck), it occurred to us that we’ve got some fabulous recipes to share. It was proposed that we put together a Busy Bees Cookbook, which I (in a moment of insanity) volunteered to take charge of. Regina Girard has generously volunteered to help me out... with her artistic talents we are sure to put together a terrific book! We would like to make this a fundraiser and get this thing published in time to sell at the Quilt Show AND, we get a “deal” if we place our order in Feb., so I have to get my busy fingers ‘a typing! So, SEND ME YOUR RECIPES! I have set up a special email address to send them to: bbrecipes@yahoo.com. You can also hand them to me at the January meeting or send them snail mail (see BB Handbook for my address). Feel free to call me if you have any questions! Cornelia Gauger BUSY BEES MEETING MINUTES April 17, 2008 The meeting was called to order by President Terry Martin. Minutes were not taken from the previous meeting. Reports were given: Jami Price on the Busy Bee table for the quilt show. She still has one more container of items to be sewn. All items need to be in by the May meeting to be tagged for the quilt show. Jami received a round of applause. Lorri Brager introduced visitors Terri Ainsworth and Liz and new member Jan Akin. Cindy Glancy stated more crafters are needed for the member’s sale table. She has contracts, $10 fee and 10 % of profits for the guild. She encouraged any crafters in the guild to consider selling their crafts. Rosie Tatel had a list circulating for helpers with the Gracie quilts at the quilt show. Some quilts have been distributed with the help of a caseworker and were greatly appreciated. Rosie also shared the appreciation She also stressed the need for quilts for boys. Magazines are also on the back table for 50 cents. Terry put in a plug for all the fat quarters available on a back table for $1.00. Ethel Greyerbeihl reported on the quilt show. Rosie Tatel will have a booth for the Gracie quilts. Ethel encouraged all to sign up to help with the hanging and take down of the quilt for the show. Also some husbands, sons or other friends were welcomed to help. It was voted to award ribbons in August. Ethel solicited help to move equipment from storage to Craven Farms. Deb Lund-Tlumak reported on the raffle quilt. She showed one of the appliquéd blocks that will go around the quilt. Tickets for the raffle will be ready soon for selling. It is hoped the guild will be able to exceed last year’s sales .She thanked all who have helped sew with the quilt. Terry announced the quilt shop in Arlington, The Workbasket, offered to let us hang the quilt and sell tickets during the Shop Hop in June. Margaret Bridge announced Day Camp on April 19 and the classes being held. There was still room to sign up. Lunch will be brown bag or potluck. The wrap-up party was explained. As soon as the first barn is cleared, it will be used for the Party. Everyone was urged to bring easy food due to the limited facilities. Voting will be during the duration of the quilt show. Laura Dvorak reported lots of fat quarters were sold before the meeting and at the break with sales about $230.00. Klota Underwood announced the closing of the show registration is April 30. Judy Irish requested help with the lighting. People are needed early Thursday and late Saturday. Karen Richards announced the sign-up for Fons & Porter magazine. She is collecting past copies to the magazine for reference material. Lorraine Jones and Sue Goldsworthy presented the Challenge quilts. those not done can still be entered in the show. Sue reminded the guild that “It is not fun to play without a FULL deck,” and might look silly at the show. Terry acknowledged Jackie Goodrich’s long time of taking care of the refreshments and that we need another volunteer to take over. Rosie Tatel asked for help in transporting auction items that were brought to the meeting. Several volunteered. Terry mentioned Ann McMichael was studying the point system. Many have enough to have a group quilt done. Terry also excess points can be auctioned or traded. For the benefit of new members, Terry explained the process of having a group quilt done. Geri Stokes reported a Busy Bee member won the quilt made and raffled by the Snohomish County Treasurer’s Office to benefit the Volunteers of America. At the Board meeting Jami Price had ideas to raise money. The question of legality of fund raisers was questioned. It was reported a gaming class be taken. Diane Coombs will contact Terry asked that long time members of the guild share some of the older traditions in an effort to reestablish them. The meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Helen Heck, Secretary
	Busy Bee Meetings Every third (3rd) Thursday - Doors open at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7:00, usually runs until about 9:00 pm. BZB Auction MAY 2008 Attention! Attention! Mark your Calendars!!! May15th Doors open at 6:00 pm Everyone Welcome BZB general meeting. Visitor's always. . . To see what's happening at our next meeting or who signed up for what, check our Calendar Page... Where: The Bridge 2 Life Church 2500 Lake Ave. Snohomish, WA (Formerly First Baptist Church) Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Directions: At Hwy 9 and 56th, turn east - to go between the 76 Gas Station and King Charley's Burgers. Turn right at the 4 way stop sign. Go approximately 1/8 mile. It's the first church on your right side. Map Challenge Quilts will be shown at the Busy Bee Quilt Show! Come see the creativity. Click on the cards at left to go to the Challenge Quilt page to see what the challenge was. Quilt Appraisals - New Links Check out the Links page, I've done some online research, because several people have asked me who they could have appraise their quilts, and or sell them. I've listed local appraisers on the website. There are several resources, information of why, by whom and how. There are books, conservation, galleries, and a lot more information links, check it out. Project Linus Anyone who participates usually gets a 20% off purchase coupon for use at Pacific Fabrics, plus being eligible for door prizes donated by the store. Check out the latest news letter. "Charm" scraps needed! A new look for the Demonstrations - "Charm Quilt" A Hands on, Interactive learning experience The name of the show is—Country charm, so a Charm quilt is the natural expression to pursue. What is a Charm Quilt? Traditionally, a charm quilt is the ultimate scrap quilt. It doesn’t use the same fabric over and over. I went on-line looking for examples of Charm quilts and an easy pattern to use to make the charm quilt. According to what I read on the internet, a charm quilt generally will encompass a finite period of time, usually around 10 years of fabrics. The proposal is this: Have the demonstration be a hands on experience for the viewers. Create a quilt top and have the viewers who participated in the design have the option to purchase a ticket that would give them a chance to win the finished quilt. Note: We don’t believe that this would significantly reduce the number of raffle tickets that would be sold for the Guild Raffle Quilt. The Board has discussed this proposal and agree. The experience would include a guild member telling/showing the person how to cut the fabric and construct the square. The pattern is very simple and only had one 4 patch that has a point to match. What we need from members: 9” x 2 1/2” strips of 4 different fabrics. If you choose light, medium and dark values that would give the best mix of colors in the quilt. The fabrics can be anything you want to use, just please don’t duplicate your strips. The quilt calls for 99 squares for one side and I would like to have the top and back all squares...that way we don’t need to come up with back material. Doing the math on this—we need 198 sets of 4 strips, or 792 strips 9” x 2 1/2” to complete this project. As the saying goes—all strips gratefully accepted. Please turn in your strips to Sandi Brehm, the Chairman for this demonstration table. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail Sandi at: sandibrehm@hotmail.com Click on picture below to go to web-site.