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Next MeetingAUGUST 8 TREATS:S-Z AND THE WINNER IS . . ! ! !. . .Shirley Delp from Long Beach. OGQG member Barbara Tegelsold the winning ticket and will present the quilt in August. Congratulations, Shirley!OGQG 30TH ANNIVERSARY QUILT 1982 — 2012 Be sure to mail or deliver to me your anniversary quilt blocks by July 11 for inclusion in our 30th Anniversary Quilt! There were 96 kits sold and 1/3 of them are stillout. Sherril Gerard graciously volunteered to make one for Blanche Young andEleanor Haywood. It'll be interesting to see what the quilt will look like whenfinished!! Guess you'll all have to wait and see!!At the September meeting we will be raffling the finished quilt to those memberswho have contributed a block. Only Guild members who have participated by making a block may purchase additional tickets to win this quilt. It's one of a kind andsomething we will all want to have. Barbara PurksDISPATCHERJULY 2012VOLUME 30 #7

Page 2DISPATCHERA Word from our President .Happy 4th of July everyone! There’s a whole lot of decorating going on inmy neighborhood. I live at the edge of downtown Huntington Beach andthe 4th is very well celebrated down here. We go to the parade, barbequewith the neighbors, and walk to the beach for fireworks. I hope you all havea fun and safe celebration.The Opportunity Quilt is finished. I sewed on the label (machine embroidered by Mary Stockard) this week and it looks stunning. The quilting byCecilia Hosford really makes the quilt, especially the scalloped shingles she put in the roofs of the houseblocks. I’m looking forward to taking it to IQF Long Beach and to presenting it to all of you at the nextmeeting.Hope you all have a great July. Remember we are dark, no guild meeting, and no workshop. See you inAugust.SusanMagazine SubscriptionsHi everyone! If you wish to start a new subscription or have one that you wish to renew , Fons andPorter is offering the Guild an opportunity to do so at 15 each magazine until August 31. They have extended the offer to include the following magazines: Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting, McCall's QuickQuilts, McCall's Quilting, Quiltmaker and Quilter's Newsletter.If you wish to take advantage of this offer, please mail me a check (made payable to Love of Quilting)for 15 per magazine ordered . Please indicate which magazine(s) you are ordering and if each is a newsubscription or renewal and the address you wish to have the magazine delivered to. I will be sending inthe subscription requests twice each month until August 15, so if you're interested please let me knowASAP.If you have any questions, please call or e-mail me (714-777-9354 or lindagray65@sbcglobal.net).

ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILDPage 3PHILANTHROPYA HUGE THANKS: For all the tops, quilts and pillow cases that came in;For all the fabrics that were donated;To the gals who stayed after the meeting to finish making up 160 Christmas stocking kits(Ingrid Vigeant, Linda Gotthard, Pat Essington, Cynthia Schutz, Susan Derring);To the gals who came to my house to make up baby quilt and pillow case kits (Linda Cox,Ingrid Vigeant, Terri Ayala, Susan Derring).Now we need fabrics in primary colors (red, blue, yellow, and green).A REMINDER: To finish and bring back (to the Augustguild meeting) any quilts and pillow cases you mayhave taken home to complete;Please save those Hobbs batting bar codes;And, even though we are dark in July, our charitablework continues!These last 6 months have been soooooo rewarding! Susanand I can't say it enough . Thank You! Carol Howerton and Susan DerringJune Membership NewsWe had 149 members learn all about color and value today--A terrific presentation by Becky Goldsmith. Joining us were 9 guests.Remember there is no meeting in July. Join us again in August. Joann Schaum

DISPATCHERPage 42012 Kaleidoscope of Quilts – November 2 & 3, 2012Fliers -- So much to do, and so many helpers to do it. Thanks to everyone who distributed fliers toquilt shops. More fliers are available from Pam Boozan or Beckie Welty if you think of a planned tripbefore the next guild meeting.Quilt Entries -- We received a lot of great feedback on the two new categories for quilt submissions.They are Youth and Beginners. The Quilt Entry Form is included in this newsletter. Start deciding onwhat quilts you want to enter, and bring your entry forms to the August meeting. Mary Stockard is ourQuilt Acquisition Chair and is available to answer any questions at 714-893-2502,mstockard@verizon.net.Whisper Quilts -- Be sure to submit your Whisper Quilts, including the original picture and each quilt’sstory. They will be featured at the show.Featured Quilter -- Our featured quilter is Mary O’Driscoll, whose name was misspelled in the lastnewsletter. Our apologies!Pre-Sale Admission Tickets -- Bonnie Lippincott will have pre-sale tickets available starting at the August guild meeting for 5. Tickets at the door will be available for 7.CD Pre-Order -- Scott Oberle will be creating a CD of all of the quilts in the quilt show. These CDs willonly be available by pre-order. See the order form included in this newsletter. Cost of the CD is 5,and will be an excellent remembrance of our guild’s artistry. If you are undecided, but get jealous ofyour lucky friends with a CD in their hands, you can order a CD at or after the show. That order willinclude a 5 shipping charge, so order early.Opportunity Baskets -- We need baskets and the stuff to fill them! Friendship groups, we call on youto consider donating a basket. Our chairs are: Suzette Rooker, 714-892-0429, youbetcha-baby@yahoo.com; Donna Hovartos, 818-572-3958, donnahovaros@hotmail.com; Thayone Jones , 714891-8655, thayone@ca.rr.comSewing Machine Opportunity Drawing -- SewVacLtd has generously donated a Janome DC2012which was on display at June's guild meeting. Tickets will be available at guild meetings and the quiltshow for 1 each or 6 for 5. Our sincere appreciation to Joyce Oberle and SewVacLtd for arrangingthis opportunity.Quilt Appraisals -- Anne Copeland will be available at our show for quilt appraisals. Her message says,“I will do the verbal evaluations for free, and only charge for the written appraisals - 45 each, andguild members can have their appraisals for 35 each. I thank you so much for the great opportunity,and I am marking it right now on my calendar!!!” She is a Studio Art Quilts Associate (SAQA), Professional Association of Appraisers of Quilted Textiles (PAAQT). Thank you to Thayone Jones for makingthis connection. If you are interested in helping Anne schedule appraisal appointments and act as herguild coordinator, please let Pam or Beckie know.

Page 5ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILDVolunteers -- Many of you have already indicated you want to help. Have no fear, we need you.Justine Gentile and Marie Blash will be soliciting volunteers for specific tasks that are needed at andbefore the quilt show. Candyce Ping has volunteered to head up the white glovers. Many thanks!!The next planning meeting is Monday, August 6, 10:00 AM, Pam Boozan’shouse. She can be reached at 714 962-5231 or pboozan@aol.com. Beckie Weltycan be reached at 714 266-8826 or bwelty@pacbell.net.CD ORDER FORM“A Kaleidoscope of Quilts” Quilt Show CD --- November 2 & 3, 2012Sponsored by ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILD1 PRE-ORDER - 51 ORDER AT OR AFTER SHOW - 10, includes shippingAll orders must be pre-paid to OGQG. Joyce Oberle will be collecting at guild meeting,phone 714 894-4970. All quilts displayed at the “Kaleidoscope of Quilts” will be photographed and included on the CD. CDs should be available to pick up on Saturday, November3, 2012 or at the November guild meeting.NAME:PHONE:ADDRESS:EMAIL:Rev. 2, 2012 PB

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ORANGE GROVE QUILTERS GUILDPage 7Amidon Quiltworks Closes Its DoorsAfter 13 years, Amidon Quiltworks will be closing up shop, effective June 30th. Theywill, however, continue their online store at www.amidonquiltworks.com. And. you willstill find Nancy around at quilt shows, applique retreats, guild workshops, cruises, etc.We wish Nancy well in all future quilting endeavors!Chemical WarningA recent study indicated that fabric gives off certain Pheromones that actually hypnotize women and causethem to purchase unreasonable amounts. When stored in large quantities in enclosed spaces, the Pheromones(in the fabric) causes memory loss and induces the nesting syndrome (similar to the one squirrels have beforethe onset of winter i.e. storing food). Therefore perpetuating their species and not having a population loss dueto their kind being cut into pieces and mixed with others.Sound tests have also revealed that these fabrics emit a very high pitched sound, heard only by a select few, abreed of women known as “quilters”. When played backwards on an LP, the sounds are heard as chants, “buyme, cut me and sew me”. In order to overcome the so called “feeding frenzy effect” that these fabrics cause,one must wear a face mask when entering a storage facility and use ear plugs to avoid being pulled into theirgrip. One must laugh, however, at the sight of customers in a quilt fabric store, with WWII army gas masksand headphones!Studies have also indicated that aliens have inhabited the earth, helping to spread the effects that these fabricshave on the human population. They are called QUILT FABRIC STORE CLERKS. It’s also been experiencedthat these same Pheromones cause a pathological need to hide these fabric purchases when taken home (or atleast blend them into the existing stash), and when asked by significant others if the fabric is new, the reply is“I’ve had it for awhile.” Author unknown (Submitted by Barbara Winkler)

Page 8DISPATCHERCOMING IN AUGUST.AUGUST 9, 2012 – CAROL LOGUE WORKSHOP – ORION’S STAR or A BETTER STAR FOR ALL SEASONSOur own Carol Logue will be teaching us in August. Carol has been teaching since 1999 and is a Certified Quilt in a Day Instructor since 2002. You will have your choice of one of two different star quilts tomake. Both are absolutely beautiful and we still have a few openings available. Don’t hesitate to take aclass with Carol – check her out at CarolKwilts@blogspot.com . And, don’t let that Bronx accent foolyou! Carol is definitely a So Cal Gal!!Check out the class board at the workshop table and please don’t hesitate to put your name on a waitlistas very often most of the waitlisted people are accommodated. If you are unable to attend a workshopyou have signed up for, please let us know as soon as possible as we may be able to fill your spot.Supply lists and directions to the workshop are sent to enrolled participants approximately 2-3 months inadvance. Be sure to run off all pages of the attachment.Classes start promptly at 9 am, so give yourself plenty of time to arrive and set up your supplies. We areusually there about an hour before the beginning of class to set up. Bring your lunch, something todrink (and maybe munch on), supplies appropriate for the class and we guarantee that you will have agreat time, almost like a Quilter’s Retreat day. We look forward to seeing you at a workshop soon.Marie Blash:714 775 8004; marieblash@att.net; Justine Gentile: 714 962 8447; Ibic@aol.comBecky Goldsmith was a pure delight. Those who took her Appliqué With Attitude classmost definitely walked away with a little attitude after learning her fun technique. Can’twait to see all the whimsical quilts that will come from that class.