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Leanne Marshall
LeanneM@triad.rr.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.
I have been a member of FPQG since I moved to Winston Salem 18
years ago. I was taught to sew as a girl by my mother, then we both made the
transition to quilting about the time I started college. I also enjoy spending
time outside hiking, skiing or mountain biking. Serving as the preemie
chairman for the past several years has been very rewarding. Our guild is full
of talented and generous members. I would encourage all new members/visitors
to quickly find a bee that fits their schedule and interests as the friends I
have made though the Miss Bee Haven bee are truly a blessing.
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bdills@homemoravian.org
2nd Vice-President
The 2nd Vice-President keeps track of members attendance, and the sign-up sheet for Show & Tell,
and also hands out stubs for door prizes.
I learned to sew standing at my mother's Singer, treadle sewing machine making
clothes for my dolls. I stood to sew because my feet did not reach the pedal when I sat.
By high school I was making my own clothes. I became interested in quilt
making during the bicentennial. My daughter and granddaughter are quilters - in fact my
granddaughter is the seventh generation quilter in our family.
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Sharon Johe
sjohe@yahoo.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 have been quilting since I took a class at the Sawtooth
Center with Karen Pervier in 1992, and joined the Guild shortly thereafter. My quilts are
mostly traditional, and I try to finish one before I begin the next, although there are always
some UFO’s lurking around. The Guild is always a source of inspiration for me….so many
wonderful quilts, and so many wonderful quilters!
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Patti Mansson
pmansson@bellsouth.net
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.
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. I have recently come out of retirement to work for
my daughter one day a week. I
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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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Ella Nix
nursconslt@gmail.com
Newsletter Editor (Co-Chair)
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.
I'm a former critical care nurse born in Colorado and moved here in 2003
after 20+ years in Atlanta. I first learned embroidery as a child, then crochet and
then apparel sewing as a pre-teen. I've been occasionally sitting down at the sewing
machine ever since. I've been a quilter since about 1996 when a young widows group I
belonged to decided to make quilts of our husbands shirts. I've only made about a dozen
quilts since then, but I love all kinds of quilting. I've been a member of the guild
since 2004. Right now I have about 6 quilt projects in various stages.
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Nancy Porter
nporter@triad.rr.com
Newsletter Editor (Co-Chair)
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.
Bio not yet available.
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Martha Claire Henzler
MCquilt@triad.rr.com
Newsletter Distribution
Each month, newsletters are provided to the membership by email in a digital format.
Previous months are available for download off the guild website.
In the early 90's I went into South Fork Cloth Shop to buy buttons. Pat Taylor's adjunct
quilt shop was in the basement. I went to see what a couple of friends were so interested
in and signed up for a class.
Since the beginning of my quilting odyssey, color has been my strong point and
passion. Upon retiring as a Physician Assistant, I finally learned to applique. I still
enjoy pieced quilts, I try to be more creative as an art quilter, but I love hand applique.
I used to say hand is a four letter word! Now hand equals love...for
applique. The Southern Album Quilt was a Godzilla size challenge, but I rose to it and
won a 2nd place in Asheville, with positive comments on color from the judges.
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Carrie Pippins
cdsp@juno.com
Historian
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.
My name is Carrie Pippins and I am doing the job of historian
in the guild this year. I have been a quilter since 1998. I joined the
guild in 1999. I have held several positions in the guild which has helped
me to get to know other members better.
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world, and it is hand appliqué. I have learned a lot from other teachers and
enjoy sharing my passion with others.
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Becki Bostick
ladybozz@mindspring.com
Membership
This chair's main function is to receive payment of dues at regular meetings and
through the mail. Membership cards are issued at time of payment. Membership information
is kept on file and transferred into a database that is also used by the Newsletter distributor.
A directory is formatted and emailed to current members.
I learned to sew as a child--our mother made all our clothes on the treadle machine.
I watched my sister sew all her clothes on the machine that she got from our parents--a Singer
Sweet 16, I think. The deal was that we had our own sewing machines when we made all our own
clothes. We both made our wedding gowns, and I made my prom dress. Raising three girls, I had
plenty of work to do at the machine. I would surprise my girls with a new outfit the morning
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quilt in 1974 when I was expecting my first daughter. It was a cross-stitch pattern of houses,
and I put a mattress pad as the inside! That was many, many quilts ago. I love piecing, and
once I get busy machine quilting, I love that as well. I groan when someone asks me to make a
garment these days! That's just not as much fun.
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Jennifer Lane
jennylane@att.net
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 quilting since 2000 and I began quite by accident.
I am 98%
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just about every quilt book in the Forsyth County Public Library system, and the more I read about
quilting, the more I want to learn. I enjoy all aspects of quiltmaking and all styles of quilts.
When I am not at the machine or otherwise using a needle, I'm usually leafing through a quilt book or
magazine.
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Emy Bruhn
efbradford@aol.com
Preemie Quilts (Co-Chair)
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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Gail McNeill
proust@triad.rr.com
Preemie Quilts (Co-Chair)
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.
I've been a guild member since the '80's. Over the years I've
served as secretary, treasurer, vice-president, president, workshop chair,
and on various committees.
My love of quilting was contagious, and when
my mother moved to NC, she took classes and learned to quilt in her eighties.
My fascination with various needle arts was fostered by my grand-mother,
mother, and aunt. I treasure their encouragement. I imagine the fabric of
our lives as thus interwoven.
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Toni Morgan
notarytoni@yadtel.net
Publicity
The Publicity chair is responsible for publicizing all guild events.
We have been in East Bend, NC for 1 1/2 years moving from California
to be nearer to family. My husband retired 9 years ago and I took a very early
retirement. I have been quilting since 2002. I have a large number of siblings
and I am the youngest. Mom taught us all to quilt but when she got to me she
started me off with the Catheral Window. "Ok Mom. Don't waste your time. I am
going to marry a man who can buy my quilts." I lost my Mom 9 years ago and do
you not think I wished I listened to her. I know she is laughing her head off.
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I also teach quilting two days a week. My love for quilting has extended into a
Longarm Business that gives me great satisfaction when a customer eyes get real
large and a great big smile crosses their face. I would rather quilt than anything
and I mean anything.
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Margaret Varner
mvarner1@triad.rr.com
Hospitality (Co-Chair)
The Hospitality chair is responsible for procurring 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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active member of the Mooresville Centerpiece Quilt Guild.
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Rosann Davis
rosjdavis@triad.rr.com
Hospitality (Co-Chair)
The Hospitality chair is responsible for procurring members to supply refreshments at
all Guild meetings. This is done by a volunteer sign-up sheet.
Bio not yet available
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deesalley@triad.rr.com
Sunshine
This chair is resposible for sending cards and/or flowers to sick or grieving members.
Bio not yet available
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Suzette Brown
srbrown@triad.rr.com
Hospitality (Co-Chair)
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.
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Robin Godwin
godwinsrs@wfu.edu
Brenner Tree (Co-Chair)
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 of the proceeds benefit the 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 have been a quilter for six years now, but have always enjoyed sewing,
all kinds of needlework, and crafts. I work full-time at
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in the Sports Medicine Department and have to work in my love of quilting in my
"spare" time. I also enjoy gardening and am a member of the "Beefriended" bee
as well as the Forsyth Needle Arts Club. I welcome any suggestions for decorating
the Brenner Tree this year. It is such a worthwhile charity for our Guild to support.
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Carmen Cannon
ccarmen@triad.rr.com
Brenner Tree (Co-Chair)
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 of the proceeds benefit the 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.
FPQG 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 to the website administrator 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. Currently, Carmen will be serving as Co-Chair for
Brenner Tree.
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Betty Jane Honeycutt
bj@triad.rr.com
FPQG Website Administrator (In-Training)
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 to the website administrator for posting on the
website.
A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, Betty Jane moved to Winston-Salem in 1969,
and to Lexington in 1973. She and husband Richard have been married for 39 years. They have
three grown children and two grandchildren. A musician, former radio announcer, and book
editor, Betty Jane is now working to establish a
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quilting in 2002. Her favorite quilt blocks are the LeMoyne Star and Drunkard’s Path.
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