Sew n Tell minutes

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Attendees: Janice B, Barbara T, Ann K, Vivian S, Carol F, Rachel B, Nancy F, Ros H, Deborah W(Guest), Gerry K, Marie K, Sally A(new member), Mary L, Paula N, Maxine B, Dianna S, Donna G, Barbara P, Lisa T, Pam S, Janet M, Bonita W, Maria O, Julia G and Jeanne K.


Carol F welcomed new members and visitors.

It was decided to revisit the guild’s annual activity. Since not many are attending the October retreat Carol would like suggestions of an activity we may all be able to attend. Donna G suggested a National Quilt Show. If you have info on retreats, shows or any other activity the group could participate in as a group, please bring your info to a meeting to share.

Carol discussed 2010 Quilter’s Day Out. She will be talking to the group that attends Lora Nale’s retreat at Clifty Falls in March just to inform them of the event and extending an invitation to attend.
•The main committee is in place and those members are:
Mary L, Lisa T, Nancy F, Bonita W and Carol F
•Sub-committee volunteers are: Vivian S, Barbara T, Dianna S, Janice B, Maxine B, Ros H, Rachel B, Gerry K and Anne K.

Other activities:
Fliers are being printed by Duplicator Sales and Service, courtesy of Gene F and Designed by Rob K (and Anne)
Location: church – FREE
Vendor: Quilting B
Banners – Interior : Anne K Exterior: Nancy F
Advertising: Lisa T
Hanging quilts: Janice B
Door prize – so far we have one : Old Country Store cookbooks
Donations: need books and patterns from guild members
Items for the “goody bags” – Mary L - something from dentist
Maria O –
Carol and/or Ros will talk with Krogers
Projects: Members are encouraged to show a quilt or project
Hand quilting: Jeannie K and Anne K

The guild will celebrate 5 years since inception in April, 2010. It was decided that all members would receive a pin on their 5th anniversary. Nancy has new members’ joined dates but for those of us who joined early than the first of this year, please let Nancy know what year for her records.

Maria and Anne will have a trunk showing of their jewelry at the October meeting.

CHARITY QUILT WORKSHOP: Saturday, November 7 / 10 am to 3 pm at the church. More details at October meeting. As of September meeting Anne K announced the group has donated 21 baby quilts, 4 lap quilts and 8 twin size quilts. Several more are in process and/or out to be quilted by our very own Vivian S. Each month Anne will bring “kits” for those who would like to donate their time, but cannot attend the workshops.

Activity of the month: Bring ONE holiday recipe and Jeannie K will consolidate them into a “cookbook” for distribution at the November meeting.

Janice B (filling in for Patsy) demonstrated how to make a holiday napkin. She chose Christmas material but any holiday fabric would work. If you missed it, check with Janice. It looked difficult but in fact is a very easy technique.

Upcoming demonstration:

Anne Koetter - October

Show and Tell was once again a success.

Door prizes were won.

There is a new quilt shop in Austin, Indiana on Route 31. Hopefully at the October meeting someone will have more information.

Next meeting: Thursday October 22, 2009
6:00 pm Social time
6:30 pm Meeting


Meeting adjourned


Dianna S
Secretary


Check the blog for upcoming meeting dates!

Reminder of upcoming events follows:



• L&L Yard Goods (Madison, IN) has a 20% off sale the 5th Friday of the Month Last chance - Oct. 31st. 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.