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