Monday, June 8, 2009

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


  • L&L Yard Goods (Madison, IN) has a 20% off sale the 5th 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 5th Friday. Days other than 5th 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)

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