Minutes

Thursday, June 25, 2009 attendees:

Members: Janice B, Diana H, Barbara T, Patsy S, Ann, Vivian S, Mary L, Carol F, Rachel B, Nancy F, Ross H, Jerry K, Audrey S, Jeanne K, Sharon, Maxine B, Janet M, Dianna S, Maria O, Donna G, Jane G and Barbara P (new member).

Vistors: Bonita W and Denise S

Carol F welcomed new members and visitors.

Maria O offered a current financial report. After review there were no questions. Members agreed we should hold a certain portion of available cash for the 2010 Quilter’s Day Out hall rental.

Janice B shared an idea for consideration for 2010 QDO. Members donating items (her example was her daughter makes jewelry and for an event she donated pieces) and raffling them. Maria noted we may not be able to raffle. Janice’s idea was noted by Carol F and will be discussed later in the year when we start planning for QDO.

Donna G suggested asking other guilds in the area to join us for QDO. Lots of discussion on that one. It was decided, due to space limitations on the current facility, that we may ask if other guilds would like to participate in the demonstrations threw out the day. Carol F noted the suggestion and it will also be discussed during the planning stages.

Nancy Fdistributed name tags and membership cards plus kits to make cloth name tags to match our quilds’ guilt. Nancy e-mailed members the current roster. If you have changes, please let Nancy know.

Anne Kshowed several of the Charity quilts that have been turned in. The next gathering will be July 11, 10 am – 3pm (or anytime between) at Anne’s house. She will send a reminder with details closer to that date.

Anne shared information about the Amish quit shop, Waglers Quilts & Crafts. 4413 Rd. 200 North, Montgomery, In. It is outside Washington, Indiana. They accept cash and checks only. Lots of nice fabrics for $6.00. Also sale items. Go on a cool clear sunny day! That translates to - no lights or air conditioning. They do have a phone number (but no electric?) 812-486-3836. She also shared info on the upcoming Amish Quilt Auction. See details in the upcoming events list below

Anne also showed to large bags the she has made for classes. See Anne for class times.

Barbara T added to the upcoming events list.

Forget Me Knot is celebrating their 6th anniversary. All fabric is $6.00/yard. Today, Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 - !!

Southern Indiana Shop Hop ends tomorrow, June 27. !!

Creative Festival in Cincinnati, OH - June 25 – 27 !!
Sharonville Convention Center
Sewing – Quilting – Crafts Expo – Carol has attended – it is very nice

Penny Sisto – Carnegie Center until July 11

Quilt Expo in Knoxville TN July 22 - 25
Knoxville Convention Center
Happy Hearts Quilt Shop is sponsoring A bus

Lake Cumberland Quilt Fest Aug 21 -22
Center for Rural Development in Somerset KY
Featured speaker: Helen Squire; also Shirley Adams of The Sewing Connection
And Quilt in a Day teachers – Peggy Stenson and Polly Taylor
See www.paulsdiscount.com for registration,

Daviess County Amish Quilt Show Auction – September 5
Simon J Grader Community Building in Cannelburg, IN
Doors open – 8:00 a.m. / Quilts Auctioned – 12:00 Noon
(Halfway between Montgomery & Loogootee, IN)
Craft booths, demonstrations, Amish bake sale and Amish dinner
For information call Lucille Dillon 812-486-3491 or 812-698-1697

Quilt National 2009 – May 23 – September 7
Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, OH
16TH biennial juried exhibition of contemporary art quilts (85 quilt 25 states 13 foreign
countries)

Barbara also needs to know if you plan to attend the Spring Mill retreat October 30 through November 1, Sign-up sheets and $100 deposit need to be turned in at next meeting, August 27th.
Audrey noticed we didn’t have a scheduled lunch on Saturday. Barbara will clear that up with the people who are organizing the retreat.

The Smocking Shop opened a new location at 193 E English Station Rd in Louisville. This location is a sewing machine center. No fabric. You can call Debbie Jenkins at 409-9664 or e-mail debbie@smockingshop.com.

Activity of the Month due July meeting. Audrey passed out paper piecing blocks of a cat or a heart. These are beginner patterns so if this is your first paper piece project it shouldn’t be too difficult.

Diana H reminded us to let her know if you would like to post to the blog. She has to send you an invitation since she is the “official” administrator. www.sewandtellguiltquild.blogspot.com
Our mystery quilt pattern was to have had instructions to piece a second quilt (table runner) from the scraps. Diana is going to look at the pattern and determine if it actually works and if so get us the instructions.

Upcoming demonstrations:
Barbar T – July
Ros H – August
Patsy S – September
(You) ?? - October
Janice B – November

Barbara P shared with us what she does for “Quilts by Donna”. Barbara does beautiful work!

Dianna S – shared the experience I had while at the Ricky Tim’s La Veta Quilt Retreat and showed a small quilt top that was made while there.

Mary L demonstrated how to make a pillowcase for a bed pillow. She even had a small sample for everyone!

Those who made the mystery quilt shared them with the group.

Show and Tell was once again a success.

Door prizes were won.

Meeting adjourned

Dianna S
Secretary

Minnesota Quilt Designer's Blog Hop

A group of Minnesota quilt designers have organized a blog hop over the next ten days organized by Celine at Perkins Dry Goods. Check out her June 12th entry for a list to follow. Each day a different Minnesota quilt designer is featured and there are free patterns available as well as drawing for more patterns and other good stuff.

If you're not too tired out from our local shop hop it's worth checking out. Best part--NO DRIVING!

Guild member wins ribbons!

Congratulations to Janice B! Janice won ribbons at the Washington County Piecemakers Quilt Guild's 28th Annual Quilt Show held June 13th and 14th at the Stevens Museum in Salem, Indiana. We're hoping she brings the quilts to show and tell at the June 25th Sew N Tell guild meeting.

Pre-Cut Improv from Barbara Brackman

Got a bunch of jelly rolls, layer cakes, charms, or other pre-cuts you're not sure what to do with? Barbara Brackman has a PDF pre-cut fabric calculator so you'll know the sizes of triangles, squares, and strips you can make with these. She also shows several ideas for improvising small quilts using pre-cuts.

Minutes

Thursday, May 28, 2009 attendees:

Members: Maxine B, Janice B, Diana H, Barbara T, Patsy S, Ann K, Vivian S, Mary L, Carol F, Rachel B, Nancy F, Ross H, Paula N, Gerry K, Audrey S, Julia G, Jeanne K, Barb P, Bea C and Sharon K

Vistors: Sally A, Beth Ann and Barbara P

Carol F welcomed new members and visitors. Nancy distributed name tags and membership cards plus kits to make cloth name tags to match our quilds’ guilt. She also passed out the membership directory to verify the information. The directory will be handed out at June 25th meeting.

Anne K discussed her upcoming classes and Charity quilt workshop. Next workshop is June 13th 10am to 3pm or anytime between. Vivian returned two quilts that she quilted for us and Barbara T took one home to bind. If you would want to volunteer to bind the other, please call Anne. Anne has also put together twin size quilt kits for those who may not be able to attend the workshops but would like to contribute.

Barbara T reminded everyone about the Southern Indiana Shop Hop - June 20th through 27th. Saturday, May 30th was L&L Yard Goods 20% off with your purchased tote bag. Hope you took advantage the good deal.

Barbara passed out registration forms for the guild's Spring Mill retreat October 30 - 31 -Nov 1. We will be in the Elm Room which holds 18-20 people. $100 deposit is due by July 23rd with the balance ($80) due August 27th. We will be offered a 25% discount at Craft Town in Salem.

Dianna H reported on the new BLOG! If you are interested in posting info let Diana know and she will send you an invitation. If you post something remember we DO NOT USE LAST NAMES. Check out www.sewntellquiltguild.blogspot.com

Patsy S is having a Cotton Theory Class on June 13th. She provided info regarding class. Bring your own sewing machine and fabrics.

Mary L (new member!) provided information on a retreat at Palestine High School in Palestine, Ohio. Held April 16, 17 and 18 (2010) Sign up in February. Cost: $116 plus $25 donation ($140) Six people to a room (twin bunk beds) More later in the year.

Barbara P has volunteered to show us what her job is at Quilts by Donna

Vivian S demonstrated the Aunt Philly's Oval Toothbrush Rug. Directions were passed out.

Upcoming demonstrations:

June - Pillow case / Mary L

July - Square in a Square / Barbara T

Activity of the Month: Anne K won the fat quarters

Jeanne K handed out a square of fabric to each person who wanted to participate. The fabric is to be “used somewhere” in a block of our choice. The unfinished block should be 9 ½”.

Diana H - Mystery Quilt #5 (Mexican Star) Diana distributed the finishing instructions. For those who are interest, the quilts will be shown at the Edwardsville Methodist Church Quilt Show in September. Bring your finished quilt to August 28th meeting for show and tell.

Show and tell: We continue to have great participation in show and tell. Thanks to Diana H, Audrey S, Julia G, Anne K, Vivian S, Mary L, Sharon K, Janice B and Bea C.

Anne K and Janice B will provide refreshments for June.

Ideas for the membership book: All dates of meetings

Members complete info

extra pages for adding new ideas and members

Door prizes won by:

Audrey S, Julia G, Jeanne K, Carol F,Mary L, Nancy F,Janice B

Book mark our blog! As our blog grows and members contribute you will find upcoming meetings, activities, classes, retreats, events and more. www.sewntellquiltguild.blogspot.com

Minutes taken by Nancy Foster - Thank You

Dianna Saylor

Secretary

Reminder of upcoming events follows:

· Penny Sisto exhibit – The Carnegie Museum, May 22 – July ?

• Shipshewana Quilt Festival

June 24 -27 – 1-866-243-9434 for details

(Located north of Fort Wayne, IN)

• Southern Indiana Shop Hop

June 20 through June 27, 2009. See your local Southern Indiana Quilt Shop for details or visit www.southernindianashophop.com

• Stars Over Indiana Shop Hop – July 10-18, 2009 (Central Indiana)

Anderson, IN / Greenfield, IN / Liberty, IN / Pendleton, IN / Richmond, IN / Rushville, IN / Shelbyville, IN

• Stream Cliff farm (Close to N. Vernon / Sharon’s Quilt Box) – Quilt shows July 12 (10-4) and September 20 (10-4) http://www.streamclifffarm.com/newsletter/1_Calendar.shtml
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• L&L Yard Goods (Madison, IN) has a 20% off sale the 5^th Friday of the Month ( Aug. 29 and Oct. 31). You will need to purchase the “bag” for $5.00 and then bring it with you each 5^th Friday. Days other than 5^th Fri. bring bag, purchase $10 or more and get free fat quarter.

There’s some great places to eat downtown Madison and you can also visit Margie’s quilt shop

• Quilts in the Park – September 10-13, 2009

Sponsored by: Spring Valley Quilt Guild, Falls Park, Pendleton, IN

(Located just north east of Indianapolis, IN)