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Patti Mansson
pmansson43@gmail.com
1st Vice-President
The 1st Vice-President takes over the duties of the President when needed and is
responsible for scheduling speakers for the current year's programs.
Butch and I have 3 adult children, 2 of whom live in North Carolina and the other
in Minnesota. We left Minnesota in the early 80's and after a stint in Naperville, IL and Coral
Springs, FL, finally moved to Winston-Salem.
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my daughter one day a week. Ienjoy many hobbies, quilting, painting, reading, crocheting,
knitting and playing with my dog. The most favorite one of myhobbies is quilting, therefore it occupies most
of my time. I really find it difficult having any extra time to do much housework! Not sure why it's taken so
long for me to join the Guild. But, I am glad I did and will enjoy every single activity I can as a Guild member.
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Debbie Stoltz
debbiequilts2@gmail.com
2nd Vice President
This chair's main function is to receive payment of dues at regular meetings and
through the mail. Membership cards are provided at the time of payment.
I enjoy staying busy and being creative. While I've sewn and crocheted from an early age,
I always wanted to make a quilt. So when I hit the big 4-0, I decided I'd better do something about it.
I bought a sampler pattern for beginners, and fell in love with the whole process. I still have much to
learn, and my applique is definitely nothing to brag about, but
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I keep trying. Eventually I'll get good
at it. Mainly I enjoy all the wonderful people who I've met through quilting and the opportunity to share
this awesome craft.
I have a wonderful husband, Tony, who supports my love of quilting, and still makes me laugh every day.
I have two grown children, Chris and Amy, who both married last year, so our family has grown to include
Maya and Matt. Life is good.
I'm also a long-time member of, and current president of the Surry Quilter's Guild. I work at HBI as a
Business Analyst.
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| Jane Houser
Jhouser2@triad.rr.com
Secretary
The secretary takes monthly minutes of each guild meeting. The minutes are submitted to
the Newsletter chair for posting in the Newsletter for members to read.
I have been sewing and enjoying hand work since I was a child. My
grandmother was a quilter so we always slept under beautiful quilts. I often said that I would
learn to quilt when I retired, In 2002, I retired from being a school principal and began
taking classes. I call myself a professional "quilt course taker". I love both machine
piecing and hand appliqué. I get much inspiration from the quilts and quilters at the guild
meetings.
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Carolyn Bailey
cba215@triad.rr.com
Treasurer
The Treasurer collects and disburses guild funds for all guild activities, including our biennial
Quilt Show and our decennial Symposium. Proper financial records are maintained. Annual audits are
performed at the end of each fiscal year.
I started quilting about 12 years ago after being inspired by the great shop
samples that Ann Roth's quilt shop had on display. After taking my first class, I was hooked! I enjoy
the process of quilting - everything from pouring over the multitude of patterns and picking out the fabrics
to sewing on the binding! It seems like I always have a couple of projects in the works - piecing on the
machine, handwork near the couch, and magazines near my coffee cup.
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Laura Davies
daviesLA@hotmail.com
Bee Keeper
The Bee Keeper maintains a roster of bees within the guild. This roster
reflects each bee's membership, contact person, meeting times and places.
Members of the guild interested in joining a bee should contact the Bee Keeper
for assistance. The Bee Keeper provides this information to the Web Administrator
for posting on the website.
I have been quilting since 2006. I am totally self taught using
library books and the internet. I joined the guild to learn more techniques and to get
new ideas. I love quilting my own quilts and hardly a day goes by when my sewing machine
is not in use. I stay at home with my three children. I also love to read, garden and knit.
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Jan Nelson
nelsonJ1@juno.com
Brenner Tree
The Brenner Tree chair is responsible for creating the theme and designing the ornaments
for the Christmas tree that is decorated, donated and auctioned off. All proceeds benefit Brenner
Children's Hospital. The October program is devoted to involving guild members in the construction
of the ornaments. If necessary, a workshop event will be planned.
I learned to hand sew from my Mom and embroider from my aunt. That started
my love of sewing. I learned to machine sew in the seventh grade in Home Economics class. My
parents bought me a used Singer Sewing Machine.
They were afraid the interest wouldn't last. I bought my first new sewing machine
at age 18. It was my first purchase on credit and my Mom had to cosign the loan.
I have always loved old quilts and today traditional patterns are still my favorite.
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Emy Bruhn
efbradford@aol.com
Charity Quilts (Preemie Quilts)
The Preemie chair is responsible for gathering preemie quilts made by our members
and distributing these quilts to the local children's hospitals. The chair also assembles
preemie quilt kits which include the batting and backing (provided by the guild) for members
to use in construction of the preemie quilt.
My mother taught me to sew as a girl, along with other needle arts.
Quilting has become my favorite. I took a beginners quilt class from Ann
Roth when she had her shop in Clemmons. She was a wonderful and patient
teacher. I like traditional quilting and am always very inspired by
the
Quilt Show and Show & Tell quilts. Joining the Guild has been a great way to meet other quilters,
learn new stuff" and be motivated to actually finish a few projects!
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Dale Link
dlinksews@gmail.com
Community Quilts (Nap Blankets for Pre-Schoolers)
The Nap Blankets chair is charged with collecting Nap Blankets made by FPQG members. During
the month of September, delivery is made to the Equity Plus Schools Program in Forsyth County.
Workshops are scheduled throughout the year to make the blankets.
Dale grew up in Flint, MI, but graduated from high school in Jacksonville, Fl. The summer
between high school graduation & beginning her training in 1961 at Jackson Memorial Hospital School of
Nursing in Miami, Fl. where she made her first double bed scrap quilt with the help of her Mother and
Grandmother who were both avid sewers. That same Christmas she was given her very own Kenmore sewing
machine & has been sewing ever since. Dale has been married to her high school sweetheart, Gerry, for
47 years. Dale has lived in 10 different homes in 6 different states and has managed to have her own
sewing space which often doubled as a utility/laundry room. In the last 20 years she has "graduated"
to her own "studio space," convincing her husband it was cheaper than "mental health therapy!" The Links
have two grown sons, Michael & Patrick, and 2 grandsons. Sewing & quilting for various charitable projects
that benefit children, families, and those who are ill is Dale's way of paying tribute to the Links' other
2 children, Bonnie and David, who both died from cystic fibrosis at age 17 and 6, respectively.
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| Kelly Healy
kellyhealy01@yahoo.com
Education (Outside Groups)
At times, the guild is asked to demonstrate quilting at area events. The Education
chair is responsible for coordinating volunteers for those demonstrations.
I have been a member of Quilt Guild for many years and enjoy sewing quilts,
clothing and home decorating projects. My mother was a member of quilt guild in the 1980's
and taught me how to sew on her old Elna machine. She also taught us to piece and quilt by
hand. I have been quilting for 30 years and my first quilt was made of simple four-inch
squares and tied. I still have it and use it for picnics. I am co-chair of Bee Creative
and really enjoy sit-and-sew-type gatherings. My favorite part of guild meetings is the
show-and-tell; I really am inspired by all the talented quilters I see here!
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| Tim Rickman
deafmantim@triad.rr.com
Historian (Show & Tell)
The historian keeps guild records of its history and events in scrapbooks. Collects all
newspaper articles, Show & Tell, program and workshop photos. The Show & Tell participant list
is provided to the Newsletter chair. Photos of Show & Tell, programs and workshop are provided
to the Web Administrator for posting on the guild's website.
I have been quilting for three and a half years since I retired from teaching
special needs students in Davidson County. I almost feel like I have to do some kind of sewing
on a daily basis; I have mostly self-taught myself to quilt. I became a member of the guild in
October, 2011 and enjoy attending our monthly get-togethers and seeing the show-and-tell quilts
of other members. I have a special interest in history and quilting and until recently mostly
worked with reproduction fabrics and traditional blocks. New challenges include learning to
hand-applique and creating modern quilts using solid fabrics.
I am married to Julia, also a retiree, and father to Ben and Sarah. I enjoy
other forms of needlework such as cross-stitch and needlepoint, and I also construct and paint
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Margaret Varner
mvarner1@triad.rr.com
Hospitality (Co-Chair)
The Hospitality chair is responsible for procuring members to supply refreshments at
all Guild meetings. This is done by a volunteer sign-up sheet.
I joined the guild in 1991 when they met at the church on Bolton Street.
Since then I have been the Librarian for several years, Membership for 2 years and
many years as either the Hospitality Assistant (with Fannye Hall) or in charge of
Hospitality. I have also served on several quilt
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Rosann Davis
rosjdavis@triad.rr.com
Hospitality (Co-Chair)
The Hospitality chair is responsible for procuring members to supply refreshments at
all Guild meetings. This is done by a volunteer sign-up sheet.
I have been quilting since the early 80's. I love quilting, it not only
gives me an opportunity to be creative, the process of choosing pattern and fabric and then
seeing it "come alive" in a quilt is one of the most satisfying things I have ever done.
I only have a few of the ones I have
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who cuddle up and stay warm and toasty in them!!
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Ania Reich
ania.reich@gmail.com
Librarian
The Librarian is responsible for making available all the books in the library at each
monthly meeting. Members are allowed to borrow books for a month at no charge.
New books are added periodically, usually by recommendation of a member. Once new books are added,
a notice is placed in the Newsletter. A complete list is provided to the web administrator for
posting on the website.
I have been working on crafts since I was a little girl. Mostly it was crocheting,
cross stitching, embroidery, knitting, and sewing garments. I love to keep busy and not be a couch
potato.
I discovered quilting about 10 years ago; but I started quilting in earnest just a few
years ago. I design my own quilts and love working on art quilts but I enjoy and love all kinds of
quilting.
I love to exercise by running, biking and gardening. I spend my free time working on my quilts
and working in my gardens. I love dogs and animals and many times they are the subject of my quilts.
I love my family; my wonderful husband Richard and my grown children, my precious Great Dane,
and my cat. The Guild is a constant source of inspiration for me as I love show- and- tell, the
wonderful speakers and the talented quilters.
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Adele Aiken
adele@adeleaiken.com
New Members
This person is responsible for assembly and distribution of new member packets.
New member, visitor and show & tell sign-up sheets are also maintained.
My husband and I moved to W-S about 3 years ago from the Washington DC area to be
near our son and his family. Before moving to Winston, I had completed 3 baby quilts for my
grandchildren and one quilt for my daughter. The quilts were well appreciated but were definitely
a beginner's effort. When I moved to Winston, I met Gloria Bruce who graciously introduced me to
her quilting bee and the Guild. Since then, I've grown a lot in my quilting efforts. I would now
label myself as a confident beginner. I plan to continue quilting and growing in my skills. Maybe
one day soon I'll be an intermediate quilter!! Originally I am from New Orleans (I love to cook
and I'm more than a confident beginner cook!). I have 4 children and 9 grandkids. Life is good.
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Nancy Porter
NancyP@1stpres.com
Newsletter Editor (Co-Chair NEEDED)
Each month, board members and committee chairs submit their information to the
Newsletter editor(s) for inclusion in the guild Newsletter. Monthly Newsletters are
created in a timely manner and are provided to the newsletter distributor. Archive
copies are maintained.
No one in my family quilted, but I always wanted to learn how. When I was in
my 20's, I decided to teach myself, bought a couple of books, watched a couple of shows on
PBS, and embarked on a Texas Lone Star quilt. I pieced it entirely by hand (b/c I thought
that was the ONLY way to do it). It took me 5 years to finish it. Then I decided that maybe
I should take a class or two, and I was hooked!! Have made about 30 quilts, at least one for
every family (and extended family) member and every birth and wedding. I have been a member
of FPQG for 15+ years.
I work at First Presbyterian Church downtown. I enjoy cooking, bicycling, travelling,
and playing with my four kitties.
I also do volunteer work with 4Paws Pet Foundation that
rescues and adopts out abandoned cats and kittens.
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Kate Gatto
GJGatto@bellsouth.net
Publicity
The Publicity chair is responsible for publicizing all guild events.
I grew up doing all kinds of needlework in rural Indiana. My Barbies and Trolls
had plenty to wear! The humming sound of Mom's Singer is a very early memory.
I am a self-taught quilter since age 30, seeing old quilts and thinking that would be fun to try to make.
I still have fun learning new techniques as well as traditional patterns. I give most of my quilts away to
family, friends or charity.
Joining this guild (2000) has really been important to me. Supportive friends, Show & Share, borrowed
books and interesting speakers have all inspired me. I have been a past Co-Treasurer and Volunteer Chair
to several of our quilt shows. I bravely enter some of my own quilts in the shows and look forward to the
judge's thoughts.
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Since I want others to know about our Guild, Publicity is my next role.
My husband, Greg & I have lived in Winston-Salem for over 20 years. A past hospice homecare RN, I am now
a mostly stay-at-home mom of three sons. I make sample quilts for a local quilt shop which is also
educational as I learn the business side to quilting.
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| Shirley Dungan
rlsmdungan@salemglencc.net
Sunshine
This chair is responsible for sending cards and/or flowers to sick or grieving members.
Having sewn since I was in high school, a friend in VA introduced me to
quilting 15 years ago. We set aside every Tuesday to quilt and she began teaching me the
tricks of the trade. When we moved to Winston-Salem five years ago, I met Ava in the
neighborhood and she invited me to the guild.
It has been so enjoyable to meet the ladies
and to learn from their talents
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as well as to learn from the programs we have each month.
Quilting is a creative art for me that gives me so much pleasure not only in the making of
the quilt, but in giving it to those I love.
My present goal in quilting is to complete a quilt for each of my grandchildren (10) and I
have 6 to make yet. The photo shows a T-shirt quilt that I made for one of my granddaughters.
I recently made an appliqued quilt full of cars and trucks for my 3/12 year old grandson,
and the "oh's and ah"s I received were worth every stitch.
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Carmen Cannon
ccarmen@triad.rr.com
Website Administrator
The Website Administrator is responsible for maintaining information on the
website up-to-date. Each month, board members and committee chairs provide content
relevant to their appointed position
for posting on the website.
Carmen's passion for sewing and quilting is huge. She welcomes
any challenge for being creative. Carmen gives her mom all the credit for helping
to hone her skills in dress-making. Saving each scrap from dresses she's made over
the years for her daughter, she used those scraps to make her first quilt.
Carmen became a member of the FPQG in 2002. She first served as the original
creator and administrator of the FPQG website, and for a spell of two years was the
P's & Q's newsletter editor.
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Kathlene Baden
kathleenbaden@aol.com
Workshops
This chair arranges all workshops and class for the guild including making contact
with teachers, setting up workshop dates, as well as making arrangement for accommodations,
meals, etc. It is also their responsibility to take care of participant registration and
dispensing supply list information to all sign-up attendees.
Ann Roth taught me how to quilt in the "old days." You never forget your
first quilt teacher!! I teach quilting now at Knit One Smock Too in Winston-Salem. When
I'm not there, I'm hanging out in Kernersville with Roscoe the Wonder Dog and my husband,
Bruce.
I am looking forward to being the workshop chair. FPQ is a talented, friendly
guild and I'm glad to be a part of it.
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Karen Oghalai
roghalai@yadtel.net
Quilt Show (Co-Chair)
After retiring from child welfare services in Wisconsin, I have become increasing
involved in quilting. The results include increased skills as a quilter, warm quilts for our
beds, decorative wall hangings, gifts to give and, best of all, many wonderful friendships
with other quilters.
In the Forsyth Piecers and Quilters Guild, I have been honored to chair the positions of
Newsletter Editor and Bee Keeper. I am now Co-Chair of our 2014 Quilt Show, the "Merry Quilts of May".
Please come join us on May 16-17, 2014. For more details on our show, please click here.
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