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I was born and raised in Munich, Germany, the home of the Octoberfest. My older daughter Lilian was born there on my first wedding anniversary --- what a surprise --- the midwife found it very funny. When Lilian was two years old we moved to Boston for the first of my husbands post doc positions. I started quilting there and used the two years to take as many classes as possible. I met more teachers and learned more quilting techniques during our following two years in Oxford, England. I started teaching quilt classes when we moved back to Munich in 1998 and organized my first quilt festival there. We came to Blacksburg 6 years ago --- did you know that quilt fabric makes a great packing material for dishes? My younger daughter Judith was already born in Radford - the only true American in the family! I am active in several quilt groups in the area, I teach quilt classes for the YMCA in Blacksburg and organize the Blue Ridge Quilt Festival, now in its third year.
With both girls in school until 3 PM I have so much more freedom to quilt... quilt... quilt!
We have a wonderful committee with a lot of experience this year and we hope to bring interesting, fun and informative programs to you throughout the year.
I have been quilting "forever", since my Mother and both sisters also were quilters, I just grew up with it. I am also one of the Charter Members of the guild, and we have really come a LONG way since then. I have done commission work, always machine piecing, hand quilting, machine quilting, finishing projects and repair work (for others; mine still need to be done!) I own quite a few quilts, most of them family pieces. I think my UFO's will outnumber anyone else in this guild!!!! My husband has been retired for several years, and thanks to his help, especially in the kitchen, I have been able to do more in the "quilt" line and still have a bookkeeping business in my home.
Hostess Coordinator --- Bobby Trail
Boutique Coordinators – Ann Reardon, De Anne West and Debbie Journell
| Linda Fiedler: | Overall co-coordinator, Get judge and solicit prizes |
| Karin Tauber: | Update mailing list; mail flyers and brochures |
| Judy Anderson: | Updating Brochure and Registration |
| Glenda George: | Receiving and returning Mail-in Quilts |
| Jean Vogler: | Judging |
| Ann Reardon: | Ribbons |
| Bobbi Trail: | Publicity |
| Vicky Barden: | Hanging and Taking Down Show |
| Peggy Wirt: | Co-coordinator during show; work with school |
| Pauline Hodges: | Treasurer |
Nominations are made by a
nominating committee in October and November and
Elections are usually held in December. In 2009, Elections were held in November.
Members interested in holding office should contact the nominating committe or the President to let them know of your interest.
