Thursday, August 13, 2009

Minutes

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Attendees: Janice B, Diana H, Barbara T, Ann K, Vivian S, Mary L, Carol F, Rachel B, Nancy F, Ros H, Jerry K, Maxine B, Dianna S, Donna G, Jane G, Barbara P, Sandy V, Jo C, Mary Lou R, Denise S (new member).


Carol F welcomed new members and visitors.

Carol advised she has reserved the Community Center for March 20, 2010 for our Quilter’s Day Out event. She discussed available funds in the guild’s account. $848.12 to be exact. We have set aside $450 for Community Center rental and discussed if we want to spend most of the balance and how. Ann K suggested a donation to the church. Sandy V explained what the Womens Connection through the church is all about. The Connection provides assistance by way of retreats, scholarships and ministry to all women in various stages of their lives. There is also a Special Offering fund, however, it was agreed that a donation will be given to the Womens Connection. (Donna G with Ros H second). It will be decided at an upcoming meeting as to how much will be donated. Vivian S said at her previous guild not only did the guild make a donation, but individual members (on a voluntary basis) made a contribution to. It was also discussed that any extra funds left in the account may pay for members to attend the Bloomington Quilt Show next year. This will also be discussed at an upcoming meeting.

Back to Quilter’s Day Out. Ros H will pass out a survey in September to be turned back in at the October meeting. The survey is in regard to new ideas, comments on last year and volunteering commitments.

Anne K will do a write up about our mystery quilt entries into the Edwardsville Quilt show September 25 and 26. Quilts are to be delivered to show sponsors on September 21 so you will need to get your quilt to Barbara T (I think) before then. We will discuss at August 27 meeting. Quilts need a sleeve and label to be submitted.

Anne also is hosting Charity Quilt Workshop on July 11. (Since this report is so late, I can say the workshop was cancelled due to no response). Anne gave Vivian S three more finished tops to quilt. Vivian, we really do appreciate your help!

Barbara T collected the $100 deposit from members for the Log Cabin Retreat at Spring Mill. Don’t forget the other $80 is due at the September 24 meeting.

Activity of the Month – July’s activity is being held over until this next meeting August 27. It is the cat or heart paper piecing. Several people didn’t have a chance to get theirs made and it was decided to hold it over. It was decided that we would go ahead with an August activity of the month also to be turned in at the August 27 meeting.
It’s an easy one! Bring up to three strips of fabric that measure 2 ½” wide by WOF (width of fabric – approx. 42” long) in FALL colors/motif. Some lucky member will end up with a “jelly roll”.

Rachel B will bring treats to the August 27 meeting. If you would like to volunteer to help Rachel please let her know.

Diana H visited with Barbara P. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barbara. You may send cards to 1124 Carriage Lane, New Albany, IN 47150.

Thoughts and prayers also go out to Audrey S. Audrey’s sister who lived in Oregon passed away in July.

Sandy V will be taking orders for mums being sold by the Women’s Connection at the August meeting. Cost is $7.00 and you will be able to pick them up at the church on Sunday, September 13.

Barbara T demonstrated the square in a square method from Jodie Barrow’s book Advancing on II. There are 17 options!

Upcoming demonstrations:

Ros H – August
Patsy S – September
Anne K - October
Janice B – November


Mary L said the new Family Dollar on Charlestown Road had the hair clips to hold bindings while sewing 12 for $1.00.

Don’t forget to ask if the quilt shop you’re shopping in honors your guild membership. Most do and any discount is a good thing!

Show and Tell was once again a success.

Door prizes were won.

Meeting adjourned


Dianna S
Secretary







Reminder of upcoming events follows:


• 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)


• 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

• 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)

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Moda Bake Shop

Have you visited the Moda Bake Shop yet? It's a website with lots of free patterns using Moda precuts. There are patterns for quilts, accessories, gifts, and clothes, all with detailed directions using lots of pictures. If you scroll down the the bottom of each post, you'll see a button for a printer friendly version of the pattern.

To check out posts from previous months, just click on a month on the sidebar on the left under Recipes. At last count there were over 90 patterns listed.

One of my favorites is the Charmed Gift Bags. You can make three bags out of four fat quarters.

It's definitely worth checking out, especially if you have a few charm packs or jelly rolls that you're not sure what to do with. And, of course, you don't need to use precuts--you can simply cut from your stash!