Thank you to Rachel, Sheila, Mary and Becky F for providing refreshments
Carol reported that she and Lisa bought fabric for the Shriner's raffle quilt at the 30% off Forget-Me-Knot sale. Now all we have to do is cut, sew, sandwich and hand quilt! Lisa is cutting kits and will have them ready after the first of the year. More about that in January and/or February.
The tables were arranged in a U shape and everyone seemed to be happy with the layout. It's nice to look at people across the way instead of the back of their head!.
Committee reports:
Charity quilts - Anne said we can always use fabric
Refreshments - Julia passed around a sign up sheet for next year
Demo - Janice has demos lined up through February
We voted on specific food items for the Christmas dinner -
Roast beef , fried chicken, green beans, broccoli and mashed potatoes. The meal also includes rolls, pie, tea and coffee.
Sit and Sew was held at Mary L's house. There were 12 of us. We have fun. We share our different techniques and it's fun to see what others are working on.
Officer's and Committee chairperson's were elected. Refer to Carol's earlier e-mail.
Jeannie suggested forming a "Shriner's quilt" committee.
During break, Darlene and Janice showed us how to make a "Two Seam" purse. Thank you for bring sewing machines so we could actually make one!
Show and Tell - Anne's "Fun and Done" quilt class participants showed their finished projects and as usual, all the other projects that were shared were fabulous.
Door prizes were won.
Dianna S
Secretary
I've enjoyed the past two years of documenting our meetings. It's time to pass the pen, and I'm delighted to pass it to Bea!
Have a great Thanksgiving and hope to see you ALL at our Christmas dinner.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Sew n Tell Minutes October 28, 2010
Sew n Tell minutes October 28, 2010
We attended out first meeting in our new home! We can have the room set up to our liking. After several meetings we might know what that is.
There are 8 TV’s around the room which will be used during Quilter’s Day Out. We will be able to use the other room during QDO too. The in house cook (Linda) will provide the food. She is also preparing our Christmas dinner. Date to be announced. $10 per person, however, the guild treasury will pay $5 (1/2) of the charge.
Visitors were introduced
The first QDO board meeting is to be held Nov. 2nd. Lisa T will be sending minutes pertaining to QDO.
Carol asked for volunteers to help Michael B with the quilt rack construction for QDO.
Lisa asked that we all thank Carol for finding us a new home. She visited lots of people and places. From the information Lisa shared, some not so nice!
Our rent is free, however, we have to make one king size hand quilted quilt per year for the Shriner’s to raffle with proceeds going to their hospital charities. Carol had 4 quilt patterns and asked each of us to choose our favorite for the group to make for the raffle.
Jeannie K has opened her home to the quilting process once the quilt top is put together. We will likely form a day group and an evening group. Details at a later date.
QDO is March 19, 2010 (10 am to 3 pm)
Committee Reports:
Charity – Anne K
15 pillowcases, 8 quilts were delivered to St. Mary’s and received from members 3 tops from kits that Lisa T passed out last month!
Activity of the Month – Sharon K
Chocolate/Raspberry charm squares were exchanged.
November’s activity is $5 value in a brown lunch bag. Could be fabric, notions, patterns, etc.
Upcoming activities – Barbara T
Reminded us of L and L’s 5th Saturday special (October 30th)
Donna Sharp warehouse sale – November 18, 19, 20th
Treasure – Maria O gave a financial report
Membership – Nancy F
Hospitality – Julia G
Mary Lou R / Jo C / Carolyn L/ Rachel B Thank you!
Hospitality for November – Rachel B / Sheila W / Becky F/ Mary L
Due to our increasing size (yah! for us) Julia will ask for 4 volunteers each month.
The guild will purchase 10” paper plates, napkins and plastic utensils. Ros H offered to pick up these supplies at Sam’s Club for the November meeting.
Demo – Diana H demonstrated the disappearing 4 patch.
November demo: Darlene will show us how to put together the “two seams” purse/bag. Bring an 18” or 24” finished quilt square (that means top/batting/backing sandwiched together with binding as in a finished quilt). Darlene will have a sewing machine and stitch them up for us.
Carol F passed out the job descriptions for all the offices and committees. We will vote on officers and committee chairpersons in November
October Sit and Sew was held at Lisa T’s house. There were 12 members present.
November will be held Tuesday, November 9 at Mary L’s house. Directions and reminder will be sent out. Please RSVP.
Round robin projects was shown and exchanged.
New Albany Library “Friends of the Library” auction is Saturday, November 13th. Silent auction begins at 6:00 pm. The items that guild members donated made a very nice basket. Jeannie would be thrilled if we all showed up to bid on it! The “Friends” are celebrating their 10th anniversary. There is also a book sale at the library on the 1st and 3rd Saturday’s of the month.
Show and Tell - Lots to share
Door prizes were passed out
Next meeting: November 18, 2010 (3rd Thursday due to Thanksgiving)
Dianna S
Secretary
We attended out first meeting in our new home! We can have the room set up to our liking. After several meetings we might know what that is.
There are 8 TV’s around the room which will be used during Quilter’s Day Out. We will be able to use the other room during QDO too. The in house cook (Linda) will provide the food. She is also preparing our Christmas dinner. Date to be announced. $10 per person, however, the guild treasury will pay $5 (1/2) of the charge.
Visitors were introduced
The first QDO board meeting is to be held Nov. 2nd. Lisa T will be sending minutes pertaining to QDO.
Carol asked for volunteers to help Michael B with the quilt rack construction for QDO.
Lisa asked that we all thank Carol for finding us a new home. She visited lots of people and places. From the information Lisa shared, some not so nice!
Our rent is free, however, we have to make one king size hand quilted quilt per year for the Shriner’s to raffle with proceeds going to their hospital charities. Carol had 4 quilt patterns and asked each of us to choose our favorite for the group to make for the raffle.
Jeannie K has opened her home to the quilting process once the quilt top is put together. We will likely form a day group and an evening group. Details at a later date.
QDO is March 19, 2010 (10 am to 3 pm)
Committee Reports:
Charity – Anne K
15 pillowcases, 8 quilts were delivered to St. Mary’s and received from members 3 tops from kits that Lisa T passed out last month!
Activity of the Month – Sharon K
Chocolate/Raspberry charm squares were exchanged.
November’s activity is $5 value in a brown lunch bag. Could be fabric, notions, patterns, etc.
Upcoming activities – Barbara T
Reminded us of L and L’s 5th Saturday special (October 30th)
Donna Sharp warehouse sale – November 18, 19, 20th
Treasure – Maria O gave a financial report
Membership – Nancy F
Hospitality – Julia G
Mary Lou R / Jo C / Carolyn L/ Rachel B Thank you!
Hospitality for November – Rachel B / Sheila W / Becky F/ Mary L
Due to our increasing size (yah! for us) Julia will ask for 4 volunteers each month.
The guild will purchase 10” paper plates, napkins and plastic utensils. Ros H offered to pick up these supplies at Sam’s Club for the November meeting.
Demo – Diana H demonstrated the disappearing 4 patch.
November demo: Darlene will show us how to put together the “two seams” purse/bag. Bring an 18” or 24” finished quilt square (that means top/batting/backing sandwiched together with binding as in a finished quilt). Darlene will have a sewing machine and stitch them up for us.
Carol F passed out the job descriptions for all the offices and committees. We will vote on officers and committee chairpersons in November
October Sit and Sew was held at Lisa T’s house. There were 12 members present.
November will be held Tuesday, November 9 at Mary L’s house. Directions and reminder will be sent out. Please RSVP.
Round robin projects was shown and exchanged.
New Albany Library “Friends of the Library” auction is Saturday, November 13th. Silent auction begins at 6:00 pm. The items that guild members donated made a very nice basket. Jeannie would be thrilled if we all showed up to bid on it! The “Friends” are celebrating their 10th anniversary. There is also a book sale at the library on the 1st and 3rd Saturday’s of the month.
Show and Tell - Lots to share
Door prizes were passed out
Next meeting: November 18, 2010 (3rd Thursday due to Thanksgiving)
Dianna S
Secretary
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Next Meeting - October 28th
6:00pm Social
6:30pm Meeting begins
New Location - Shrine Club / Potters Lane / Clarksville, IN
6:30pm Meeting begins
New Location - Shrine Club / Potters Lane / Clarksville, IN
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Sew n Tell Minutes August 26, 2010
Carol F opened the meeting with a Thank You to the food committee and asked for committee reports.
Charity Quilts –
Anne K asked that any quilts and pillowcases be turned in at the September 23rd meeting. Quilts and pillowcases will be given to St. Elizabeth’s Home for unwed mothers and children. If they don’t need them all the remainder will be given to Providence Women’s Shelter.
Challenge Quilts –
Several Quilts were turned in at the meeting. If you want to display your quilt at the Edwardsville Quilt Show it can be delivered to the church on Thursday morning, September 23rd OR drop it off at The Quilting Bee anytime (during shop hours) prior to September 23rd.
Get that challenge done! It’s fun to see all the different interpretations. NOTE: your quilt will not be judged! This is for fun.
Activity of the Month –
One, two or three 12 ½” unfinished block(s). NO restrictions. It can be an orphan block or a new block. This is a great opportunity (for the winner) to create a sampler quilt!
Quilter’s Day Out - Janice B presented two different design choices for the QDO quilt racks. One made of PVC (cost $26.59 ea.) the other galvanized steel (cost $28.48 ea.). It was decided that we would have one galvanized steel rack built so we could see what it would look like. No need to build a sample PVC since we have all seen this style. There was concern expressed that the galvanized steel may create ‘dirty hands’, which will not work well with the hanging of the quilts. Thank You to Janice’s husband for designing, pricing and building the sampler.
Christmas dinner/meeting - Julia G presented us with three different options for the Christmas dinner for which the guild treasury will pay. They are Sam’s ($13), Tommy’s ($10.95) and Marks Feed Store ($9.00). It was noted that Tommy’s would be the best option as to price and choices. Barbara Thorn will have other options at the September meeting at which time we will make a decision. It was also noted that depending on the number of quilt racks we have built, we may each be responsible for a nominal portion of the dinner bill. More detail in September.
Refreshments -
Pam S, Jane G and Dianna S. September meeting volunteers are Mary L,
Sally A and Barbara P. Julia G, committee chair, needs volunteers for the November meeting.
Upcoming Events – (list at the end of these minutes)
Friends of the Library – The basket is full. We will revisit again next year.
Treasure – Marie O absent
Carol advised the guild that she now also has a checkbook so checks can be written when Maria is not available.
Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society – Carol wrote and submitted an article about our guild for the upcoming booklet. Membership is $15.00. If you are interested in finding out more please contact Carol.
Carol asked for a tentative count of those interested in participating on the Quilter’s Day Out committee.
Carol asked those members who participated in the Kentucky State Fair quilt judging (as worker bees) to tell us about their experience. Overall it was a great experience. They learned what to do and not to do when making a quilt to be judged. One of the judges will be joining us at a later meeting to talk about what you should know before entering a quilt in a show and she will also be doing a presentation for us at 2011 Quilter’s Day Out.
Patsy S showed her quilt that she created for the book “ Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine“. She also had the book for sale at the meeting and signed them!
Jo C won the Fall Fat Quarters brought in for the Activity of the Month.
Round Robbin - Projects were shown to the group and exchanged for the 4th round.
BREAK -During break Lisa T and Jane G took pictures, Vivian S sold raffle tickets for the quilt she made and is donating to the Chelsea Jubilee, Patsy signed books.
Demo – Anne K showed the many ways of making bias tape.
Janice B announced a picnic at her house on September 11th. (4 pm to 8 pm) Bring a dish, drinks (other than lemonade and tea), chairs and your fishing pole. Please
RSVP Directions and any other details will be e-mailed later.
Show and Tell – Challenge quilts, pillowcases (I stopped counting!), fabulous quilts and projects were shown! We have such talent among us.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
Charity Quilts –
Anne K asked that any quilts and pillowcases be turned in at the September 23rd meeting. Quilts and pillowcases will be given to St. Elizabeth’s Home for unwed mothers and children. If they don’t need them all the remainder will be given to Providence Women’s Shelter.
Challenge Quilts –
Several Quilts were turned in at the meeting. If you want to display your quilt at the Edwardsville Quilt Show it can be delivered to the church on Thursday morning, September 23rd OR drop it off at The Quilting Bee anytime (during shop hours) prior to September 23rd.
Get that challenge done! It’s fun to see all the different interpretations. NOTE: your quilt will not be judged! This is for fun.
Activity of the Month –
One, two or three 12 ½” unfinished block(s). NO restrictions. It can be an orphan block or a new block. This is a great opportunity (for the winner) to create a sampler quilt!
Quilter’s Day Out - Janice B presented two different design choices for the QDO quilt racks. One made of PVC (cost $26.59 ea.) the other galvanized steel (cost $28.48 ea.). It was decided that we would have one galvanized steel rack built so we could see what it would look like. No need to build a sample PVC since we have all seen this style. There was concern expressed that the galvanized steel may create ‘dirty hands’, which will not work well with the hanging of the quilts. Thank You to Janice’s husband for designing, pricing and building the sampler.
Christmas dinner/meeting - Julia G presented us with three different options for the Christmas dinner for which the guild treasury will pay. They are Sam’s ($13), Tommy’s ($10.95) and Marks Feed Store ($9.00). It was noted that Tommy’s would be the best option as to price and choices. Barbara Thorn will have other options at the September meeting at which time we will make a decision. It was also noted that depending on the number of quilt racks we have built, we may each be responsible for a nominal portion of the dinner bill. More detail in September.
Refreshments -
Pam S, Jane G and Dianna S. September meeting volunteers are Mary L,
Sally A and Barbara P. Julia G, committee chair, needs volunteers for the November meeting.
Upcoming Events – (list at the end of these minutes)
Friends of the Library – The basket is full. We will revisit again next year.
Treasure – Marie O absent
Carol advised the guild that she now also has a checkbook so checks can be written when Maria is not available.
Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society – Carol wrote and submitted an article about our guild for the upcoming booklet. Membership is $15.00. If you are interested in finding out more please contact Carol.
Carol asked for a tentative count of those interested in participating on the Quilter’s Day Out committee.
Carol asked those members who participated in the Kentucky State Fair quilt judging (as worker bees) to tell us about their experience. Overall it was a great experience. They learned what to do and not to do when making a quilt to be judged. One of the judges will be joining us at a later meeting to talk about what you should know before entering a quilt in a show and she will also be doing a presentation for us at 2011 Quilter’s Day Out.
Patsy S showed her quilt that she created for the book “ Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine“. She also had the book for sale at the meeting and signed them!
Jo C won the Fall Fat Quarters brought in for the Activity of the Month.
Round Robbin - Projects were shown to the group and exchanged for the 4th round.
BREAK -During break Lisa T and Jane G took pictures, Vivian S sold raffle tickets for the quilt she made and is donating to the Chelsea Jubilee, Patsy signed books.
Demo – Anne K showed the many ways of making bias tape.
Janice B announced a picnic at her house on September 11th. (4 pm to 8 pm) Bring a dish, drinks (other than lemonade and tea), chairs and your fishing pole. Please
RSVP Directions and any other details will be e-mailed later.
Show and Tell – Challenge quilts, pillowcases (I stopped counting!), fabulous quilts and projects were shown! We have such talent among us.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Prairie Points
Binded Prairie Points
Sew two 2 ½” X 4” rectangles together using contrasting fabrics. Fabric A is main prairie point fabric. Fabric B is the binding fabric. Press seam towards Fabric A.
Fold wrong sides together and press Fabric B down leaving approx ¼” of Fabric A showing. Fold each side of Fabric B towards middle of rectangle forming a triangle. Press. Sew a long running stitch along the bottom of the prairie point to hold in place.
Trim excess fabric. Prairie point should measure approximately 2” X 3 ¾ “
Sew two 2 ½” X 4” rectangles together using contrasting fabrics. Fabric A is main prairie point fabric. Fabric B is the binding fabric. Press seam towards Fabric A.
Fold wrong sides together and press Fabric B down leaving approx ¼” of Fabric A showing. Fold each side of Fabric B towards middle of rectangle forming a triangle. Press. Sew a long running stitch along the bottom of the prairie point to hold in place.
Trim excess fabric. Prairie point should measure approximately 2” X 3 ¾ “
Sew 'n' Tell Quilt Guild Meeting Minutes July 22, 2010
The meeting started at 6:30. Carol rearranged her usual order of business by putting the most important item first. Thanking the Hospitality committee!
Charity Guild Quilts - Anne K - Anne brought several packages of fabric to be cut for kits, several quilt tops to envelope and 3 finished tops to be quilted. Remember, you don’t have to make a whole quilt, working on any part of the process is greatly appreciated! We are also making pillowcases. More about that later. Due to Sandy leaving the guild (and being Anne's only committee member), Anne was in need of help. Ros H and Nancy Fr volunteered to help her put kits together, etc.
Quilts for the Homeless - Sharon K will let us know as fall approaches when her church will hold their sit n sew meetings. Anyone in our guild is invited and encouraged to attend and help them produce these quilts. Currently, they have only 3 ladies making them and need our help.
Challenge Quilt - Edwardsville show is September 24/25 . If you want Diana to deliver your finished project to the organizers, please bring it to the August 26th meeting. You must have a sleeve for hanging and a label. If you have any questions please call Diana H. If you are going to deliver the quilt, check with Diana as to when it must be received to go in the show
Hospitality: Sharon K, Bea C and Paula N provided refreshments. As you know, if there is a group of quilters (or maybe even just one quilter) there will be food close by. Next month is: Jane G, Pam S and Dianna S
Julia G and Barbara T will be talking with various caterers regarding our Christmas dinner. They will have a full report in September.
Historian – During break Lisa T took head shots of all who were ready, for our soon to be history/pictorial booklet. If you didn’t get your picture taken this month, please be ready next month.
Jeanne K said they have enough items for The Friends of the Library’s basket . Any items donated will be held for next year.
Janice B was absent. Carol is to call her to discuss the pricing and construction of the quilt racks needed for Quilter’s Day Out. Carol reminded the members that we should have at least one item on display next year.
Activity of the Month - Sharon K - Becky B won the red, white and blue blocks.
August Activity: Fall themed fat quarter - Limit 3 blocks per person, drawing to be held, winner take all.
Round Robins were exchanged for the 3rd time. Again, we wowed each other with our creative and beautiful ideas. Thanks to those who were absent for sending your blocks with someone else. Thanks also to those who will deliver the absentee's blocks to them.
Carol reminded all if you have a special request (demo – activity – request a mentor) please make note of it on the yellow note pad at the sign in table.
Demos - Janice B has demos scheduled through November of this year. This month
Barbara T demonstrated how to make a Binded Prairie Point. Instructions will follow in a separate e-mail.
Sit and Sew was held at Lisa T house. There were 7 of us. Thanks Lisa. Next month Mary L will play host on August 10th at 6:00 pm. Mary will be sending directions, etc. closer to that date. If you plan to attend, please let her know. It’s nice to know how many to plan for. Last minute is okay too. Just please let her know. (Since the meeting directions have been e-mailed).
Carol F asked that we each make one pillowcase to be donated with the charity quilts in the fall. (Since the meeting the instructions have been e-mailed).
Show n Tell was again breathtaking. Hand work, machine quilting, machine embroidery, we have some amazing talent among us! Patsy S was asked to design a quilt which has been included in a just released book Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine.
Door Prizes were handed out. Anyone having notions, fabric, etc... to donate to the door prize pile, please bring it to the next meeting. We have decided to eliminate Quilting magazines from the door prizes to save time, but they can be placed on a separate table on an exchange basis.
Activity - Barbara T - If you know of any other upcoming quilting events please let Barbara T know so that she can get the info and share it with the rest of the guild. Carol F sent an e-mail regarding the Cincinnati Expo. Bonita W has plans to attend and stay overnight. If you are interested in going with Bonita, please call her.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45.
Dianna S
Secretary
The meeting started at 6:30. Carol rearranged her usual order of business by putting the most important item first. Thanking the Hospitality committee!
Charity Guild Quilts - Anne K - Anne brought several packages of fabric to be cut for kits, several quilt tops to envelope and 3 finished tops to be quilted. Remember, you don’t have to make a whole quilt, working on any part of the process is greatly appreciated! We are also making pillowcases. More about that later. Due to Sandy leaving the guild (and being Anne's only committee member), Anne was in need of help. Ros H and Nancy Fr volunteered to help her put kits together, etc.
Quilts for the Homeless - Sharon K will let us know as fall approaches when her church will hold their sit n sew meetings. Anyone in our guild is invited and encouraged to attend and help them produce these quilts. Currently, they have only 3 ladies making them and need our help.
Challenge Quilt - Edwardsville show is September 24/25 . If you want Diana to deliver your finished project to the organizers, please bring it to the August 26th meeting. You must have a sleeve for hanging and a label. If you have any questions please call Diana H. If you are going to deliver the quilt, check with Diana as to when it must be received to go in the show
Hospitality: Sharon K, Bea C and Paula N provided refreshments. As you know, if there is a group of quilters (or maybe even just one quilter) there will be food close by. Next month is: Jane G, Pam S and Dianna S
Julia G and Barbara T will be talking with various caterers regarding our Christmas dinner. They will have a full report in September.
Historian – During break Lisa T took head shots of all who were ready, for our soon to be history/pictorial booklet. If you didn’t get your picture taken this month, please be ready next month.
Jeanne K said they have enough items for The Friends of the Library’s basket . Any items donated will be held for next year.
Janice B was absent. Carol is to call her to discuss the pricing and construction of the quilt racks needed for Quilter’s Day Out. Carol reminded the members that we should have at least one item on display next year.
Activity of the Month - Sharon K - Becky B won the red, white and blue blocks.
August Activity: Fall themed fat quarter - Limit 3 blocks per person, drawing to be held, winner take all.
Round Robins were exchanged for the 3rd time. Again, we wowed each other with our creative and beautiful ideas. Thanks to those who were absent for sending your blocks with someone else. Thanks also to those who will deliver the absentee's blocks to them.
Carol reminded all if you have a special request (demo – activity – request a mentor) please make note of it on the yellow note pad at the sign in table.
Demos - Janice B has demos scheduled through November of this year. This month
Barbara T demonstrated how to make a Binded Prairie Point. Instructions will follow in a separate e-mail.
Sit and Sew was held at Lisa T house. There were 7 of us. Thanks Lisa. Next month Mary L will play host on August 10th at 6:00 pm. Mary will be sending directions, etc. closer to that date. If you plan to attend, please let her know. It’s nice to know how many to plan for. Last minute is okay too. Just please let her know. (Since the meeting directions have been e-mailed).
Carol F asked that we each make one pillowcase to be donated with the charity quilts in the fall. (Since the meeting the instructions have been e-mailed).
Show n Tell was again breathtaking. Hand work, machine quilting, machine embroidery, we have some amazing talent among us! Patsy S was asked to design a quilt which has been included in a just released book Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine.
Door Prizes were handed out. Anyone having notions, fabric, etc... to donate to the door prize pile, please bring it to the next meeting. We have decided to eliminate Quilting magazines from the door prizes to save time, but they can be placed on a separate table on an exchange basis.
Activity - Barbara T - If you know of any other upcoming quilting events please let Barbara T know so that she can get the info and share it with the rest of the guild. Carol F sent an e-mail regarding the Cincinnati Expo. Bonita W has plans to attend and stay overnight. If you are interested in going with Bonita, please call her.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45.
Dianna S
Secretary
Monday, June 28, 2010
Sew 'n' Tell Quilt Guild Meeting Minutes
June 24, 2010
Meeting began at 6:30PM with 27 members present and 1 guest (Irene C). Among those that were absent due to a known family emergency or illness:
• Nancy F - had an outpatient diagnostic test today - hope you are feeling better and the results are good.
• Donna G - lost a close family friend and had to go out of town suddenly - our condolences.
• Thank you both for thinking of the guild by contacting another guild member to ensure that your items made it to the meeting, especially in your time of trouble. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Announcement: Trunk Show presented by Pat Knoechel (Eleanor Burns' sister) on June 27 (Sunday) from 2 to 4 PM. Cost: $3.00, call Joan Weber at 812-952-3079 for a reservation (only 10 seats left). Show will be held in the Carriage House at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1015 East Main Street, New Albany. For directions, go to http://stpaulna.org and click on directions from your home. The Carriage House (smaller building) is located behind the main church. Parking in the church lot and on the street.****
Quilts for the Homeless - Sharon K will bring examples of the quilts that her church makes for the homeless to the July Meeting. They are simple hand-tied quilts (twin or queen) that have a strap to allow them to be carried like a bed roll. The need becomes more urgent as winter approaches so Sharon will let us know as Fall approaches when the church will hold their sit n sew meetings. Anyone in our guild is invited and encouraged to attend and help them produce these quilts. Currently, they have only 3 ladies making them and need our help.
Charity Guild Quilts - Anne K - The charity quilt sit n sew was cancelled due to lack of people signing up. Apologies to those who did not get the word that it had been cancelled. Since so many of us are vacationing over the summer, it was decided that the charity quilts sit n sew will be tabled until the end of summer. Anne has kits available for those who wish to work on them at their homes. The guild has newly donated material, batting, and backings available. Let Anne know before the July meeting and she will bring kits to the July meeting. Nancy Foster sent a finished quilt top, Vivian Shatley and Julia Gatsos brought a finished quilt to add to the donation pile.
Demos - Janice B has demos scheduled through November of this year. This month Jeanne K did a demo on how to make your own border quilting stencils which was very creative and relatively easy to do. She uses recycled cardboard and saves her patterns to use over and over.
• First measure the sashing and decide how many repeats of the pattern and how large the repeat needs to be for each side so that they come out even in the corners. (larger repeats and wider patterns for longer and wider sashings etc...)
• Then, measure out and mark the size of the repeat with dots on graph paper, making sure that each repeat is the same width and length.
• She then traces the outline of plates, cups, bowls, and other items from her dishes to get an arc that matches the repeat on the paper. The variations are unlimited as you can overlap the arcs creating diamond patterns or no overlap creating a scalloped effect.
• Then extend the repeat by tracing the first one on another sheet marked with about 4 to 5 repeat lengths.
• Cut along the outer edge of one side of the traced pattern.
• Trace it onto cardboard making sure you transfer the dots so that the pattern can be extended the entire length of the sashing by matching the dots.
• Trace the cardboard pattern onto the sashing lining up the dots as you extend the pattern along the sashing.
• If I have totally confused you, please contact Jeanne.
Activity - Barbara T - absent, but Carol F. presented Barbara's idea of using the extra funds in the guild money to cater the Christmas party rather than use them to pay for an outing or class that not all members could or would attend.
• Carol has checked with several well known quilting teachers and many want at least $400-600 just to come and give a lecture, plus their travel and lodging expenses. If they teach a class, each attendee would also have to pay $30 to $50 for the class. It was decided to possible explore getting someone in the local area or even one of our own to teach a class for the guild instead.
• It was also suggested that we could obtain slideshows or videos of quilting classes or demos to show at meetings.
• Problems with the idea that were expressed by other members were:
o December 16 was discussed as a possible Party date, but some were concerned that school would not be out or that other Christmas events would also be occurring at this time.
o It will also depend on the availability of the Church to hold the dinner on that date. Carol will check with the Church and let us know.
• The idea was approved by a majority of those present and will be explored further, but the need for other activities was expressed by many members even if the guild could not forego the cost.
Nancy F (absent) sent a flyer about the Southern Indiana Shop Hop featuring Jodie Rothernel's Twelve Oaks fabric. It runs from June 19th to the 26th, so there are only two days left for a cost of $6.00. Several local shops are participating including The Quilting Bee in Georgetown, Hollyhock in Corydon, and Craft Town in Salem. Contact any of these shops for more info.****
If you know of any other upcoming quilting events, please let Barbara T know so that she can get the info and share it with the rest of the guild.
Survey Results - Carol F tabulated the results of the guild survey and announced the following:
• Only 26 out of 51 members returned the surveys
• Everyone liked the guild for very similar reasons - friendly atmosphere, sharing members, sharing ideas and techniques, etc...
• Dislikes most often mentioned and the proposed solutions were:
o Meetings were too long - Carol checked with several other guilds locally and online and discovered that our meetings were actually shorter than most and many other guilds meet more than once a month. Many of the same people who wanted shorter meetings also wanted more demos and a longer break. ?????
o The same people sit with the same groups at each meeting. Mingle ladies and meet new people. Nancy F, Jane G, and Lisa Thilo are working on creating a picture directory that will list each member with their picture and their info that will be distributed to all members. Jane will take individual pictures at the July and August meetings to be used in the directory. Please try and make one of these meetings so that you can be included in the directory.****
o People talking while someone else had the floor, was doing a demo, or during Show n Tell making it impossible to hear. We all do it, let's all try to remember our manners and practice them.
o Demos are often hard to hear or difficult to see. We will work on this one. Suggestions are always welcome.
• Continuing QDO was unanimous and next year's committee will work on making changes to improve it based on the guild survey comments and the feedback from people who attended.
• Some people suggested that we create another part to the meeting that included a help session for those who are stuck or have questions about a technique.
o Since we don't want to add to the meeting length, it was suggested that we adopt a Mentor System. If you bring a new member into the guild, you will be their mentor. If someone comes on their own, they can request a mentor and a volunteer will be assigned. Sheila W requested a mentor and Janice B quickly volunteered to be her mentor. It was also suggested that if you need help or have a question, send out an e-mail to the whole group. Everyone should have a copy of the directory listing all of the e-mail addresses. If you don't want to enter all of those addresses, send your request to Carol F, Lisa T, Dianna S, or Nancy F and they will forward it to the group. If you do not get a response, bring it up at the next meeting.
• 17 out of the 26 members wanted to start a monthly Sit n Sew session. Lisa Thilo will host the first one at her house on Thursday July 8th at 6:00PM to ????. She will be sending out a separate e-mail to all with directions and more details in the coming week. Several members indicated that they will attend.****
Library Basket - Jeanne K brought all of the donated items in a basket this evening. There was a nice collection of patterns, fat quarters, pins, stencils, pin cushions, and rulers, but we still need more. The basket full of quilting supplies will be auctioned by the Friends of the New Albany Library on November 17th, but the October meeting will be the last meeting that items can be donated. Please bring thimbles, fat quarters, stencils, needles, hoops, patterns, or anything related to quilting or sewing etc... to help the Library meet their fund raising goals this year.
Challenge Quilts - Diana H - Diana brought extra patterns and explanation sheets to the meeting and again briefly explained the Challenge quilt idea for this year. IF you need a pattern, please e-mail her so she can get it to you.
Activity of the Month - Sharon K (absent) - Brown Sack Exchanges from last month were returned and included purses, knitting bags, pillow cases, blocks, fabric wallet, wall hangings, and microwave baked potato pockets. Oohs and Aaahs were in abundance.
• July's Activity, in keeping with 4th of July, is to bring a 12 1/2 inch block using red, white, and blue in any block pattern. Limit 3 blocks per person, drawing to be held, winner take all.
Refreshments were provided by Donna G, Darlene N, and Luetta P. Brownies, Zucchini Bread, and Ice Cream. Well done ladies!! Next month, Sharon K, Bea C, and Paula N (replacing Jeri Cl) will whip up July's goodies.
Blue Ticket Items - during the break, Carol F provided a number of items that could be claimed in a drawing using blue tickets. Blocks, scrap bags, cheater fabrics, etc... were enjoyed by all. Thanks Carol.
Round Robins were exchanged for the 2nd time. Again, we wowed each other with our creative and beautiful ideas. Thanks to those who were absent for sending your blocks with someone else. Thanks also to those who will deliver the absentee's blocks to them. Can't wait until next month. Anyone interested in joining in the fun just needs to bring a block, a diary, and a box to put it in, (extra fabric is optional) to the next meeting. Just remember, your finished product will be a few exchanges short. Our current groups are:
Group 1 / Group II
Dianna S / Julia G
Lisa T / Jeanne K
Vivian S / Darlene N
Janice B / Sally A
Sharon K / Marie K
Mary L / Nancy F
Elise K / Bea C
Door Prizes were handed out. Anyone having notions, fabric, etc... to donate to the door prize pile, please bring it to the next meeting. Someone added baked goods to the pile and they went early. We have decided to eliminate Quilting magazines from the door prizes to save time, but they can be placed on a separate table on an exchange basis.
Show n Tell, as usual among our multi-talented group, was again breathtaking. It included Purses, Quilts, Totes, Teddy Bears, Pillows, Wall hangings, and a restored heirloom quilt and featured various techniques including Trapunto, Chenilling, and embroidery.
This week's show also included a few very useful tips:
• If you have an extra block left over from a quilt, use it on the backing as your label.
• When creating a loop for a button closure, use elastic inside the loop to create a more stable and binding loop.
• One of our new members brought an heirloom quilt that had been restored by placing new blocks over the old tattered blocks attaching them to the quilt by quilting over them through the old batting and backing. It was really hard to tell which blocks had been original and which had been replaced.
• www.Crayola.com - This website has many items in the form of coloring pages that are traceable for use as either quilting stencils or appliqué' patches. Check it out.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45.
**** - indicates a new item or upcoming item that needs special attention.
Meeting began at 6:30PM with 27 members present and 1 guest (Irene C). Among those that were absent due to a known family emergency or illness:
• Nancy F - had an outpatient diagnostic test today - hope you are feeling better and the results are good.
• Donna G - lost a close family friend and had to go out of town suddenly - our condolences.
• Thank you both for thinking of the guild by contacting another guild member to ensure that your items made it to the meeting, especially in your time of trouble. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Announcement: Trunk Show presented by Pat Knoechel (Eleanor Burns' sister) on June 27 (Sunday) from 2 to 4 PM. Cost: $3.00, call Joan Weber at 812-952-3079 for a reservation (only 10 seats left). Show will be held in the Carriage House at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1015 East Main Street, New Albany. For directions, go to http://stpaulna.org and click on directions from your home. The Carriage House (smaller building) is located behind the main church. Parking in the church lot and on the street.****
Quilts for the Homeless - Sharon K will bring examples of the quilts that her church makes for the homeless to the July Meeting. They are simple hand-tied quilts (twin or queen) that have a strap to allow them to be carried like a bed roll. The need becomes more urgent as winter approaches so Sharon will let us know as Fall approaches when the church will hold their sit n sew meetings. Anyone in our guild is invited and encouraged to attend and help them produce these quilts. Currently, they have only 3 ladies making them and need our help.
Charity Guild Quilts - Anne K - The charity quilt sit n sew was cancelled due to lack of people signing up. Apologies to those who did not get the word that it had been cancelled. Since so many of us are vacationing over the summer, it was decided that the charity quilts sit n sew will be tabled until the end of summer. Anne has kits available for those who wish to work on them at their homes. The guild has newly donated material, batting, and backings available. Let Anne know before the July meeting and she will bring kits to the July meeting. Nancy Foster sent a finished quilt top, Vivian Shatley and Julia Gatsos brought a finished quilt to add to the donation pile.
Demos - Janice B has demos scheduled through November of this year. This month Jeanne K did a demo on how to make your own border quilting stencils which was very creative and relatively easy to do. She uses recycled cardboard and saves her patterns to use over and over.
• First measure the sashing and decide how many repeats of the pattern and how large the repeat needs to be for each side so that they come out even in the corners. (larger repeats and wider patterns for longer and wider sashings etc...)
• Then, measure out and mark the size of the repeat with dots on graph paper, making sure that each repeat is the same width and length.
• She then traces the outline of plates, cups, bowls, and other items from her dishes to get an arc that matches the repeat on the paper. The variations are unlimited as you can overlap the arcs creating diamond patterns or no overlap creating a scalloped effect.
• Then extend the repeat by tracing the first one on another sheet marked with about 4 to 5 repeat lengths.
• Cut along the outer edge of one side of the traced pattern.
• Trace it onto cardboard making sure you transfer the dots so that the pattern can be extended the entire length of the sashing by matching the dots.
• Trace the cardboard pattern onto the sashing lining up the dots as you extend the pattern along the sashing.
• If I have totally confused you, please contact Jeanne.
Activity - Barbara T - absent, but Carol F. presented Barbara's idea of using the extra funds in the guild money to cater the Christmas party rather than use them to pay for an outing or class that not all members could or would attend.
• Carol has checked with several well known quilting teachers and many want at least $400-600 just to come and give a lecture, plus their travel and lodging expenses. If they teach a class, each attendee would also have to pay $30 to $50 for the class. It was decided to possible explore getting someone in the local area or even one of our own to teach a class for the guild instead.
• It was also suggested that we could obtain slideshows or videos of quilting classes or demos to show at meetings.
• Problems with the idea that were expressed by other members were:
o December 16 was discussed as a possible Party date, but some were concerned that school would not be out or that other Christmas events would also be occurring at this time.
o It will also depend on the availability of the Church to hold the dinner on that date. Carol will check with the Church and let us know.
• The idea was approved by a majority of those present and will be explored further, but the need for other activities was expressed by many members even if the guild could not forego the cost.
Nancy F (absent) sent a flyer about the Southern Indiana Shop Hop featuring Jodie Rothernel's Twelve Oaks fabric. It runs from June 19th to the 26th, so there are only two days left for a cost of $6.00. Several local shops are participating including The Quilting Bee in Georgetown, Hollyhock in Corydon, and Craft Town in Salem. Contact any of these shops for more info.****
If you know of any other upcoming quilting events, please let Barbara T know so that she can get the info and share it with the rest of the guild.
Survey Results - Carol F tabulated the results of the guild survey and announced the following:
• Only 26 out of 51 members returned the surveys
• Everyone liked the guild for very similar reasons - friendly atmosphere, sharing members, sharing ideas and techniques, etc...
• Dislikes most often mentioned and the proposed solutions were:
o Meetings were too long - Carol checked with several other guilds locally and online and discovered that our meetings were actually shorter than most and many other guilds meet more than once a month. Many of the same people who wanted shorter meetings also wanted more demos and a longer break. ?????
o The same people sit with the same groups at each meeting. Mingle ladies and meet new people. Nancy F, Jane G, and Lisa Thilo are working on creating a picture directory that will list each member with their picture and their info that will be distributed to all members. Jane will take individual pictures at the July and August meetings to be used in the directory. Please try and make one of these meetings so that you can be included in the directory.****
o People talking while someone else had the floor, was doing a demo, or during Show n Tell making it impossible to hear. We all do it, let's all try to remember our manners and practice them.
o Demos are often hard to hear or difficult to see. We will work on this one. Suggestions are always welcome.
• Continuing QDO was unanimous and next year's committee will work on making changes to improve it based on the guild survey comments and the feedback from people who attended.
• Some people suggested that we create another part to the meeting that included a help session for those who are stuck or have questions about a technique.
o Since we don't want to add to the meeting length, it was suggested that we adopt a Mentor System. If you bring a new member into the guild, you will be their mentor. If someone comes on their own, they can request a mentor and a volunteer will be assigned. Sheila W requested a mentor and Janice B quickly volunteered to be her mentor. It was also suggested that if you need help or have a question, send out an e-mail to the whole group. Everyone should have a copy of the directory listing all of the e-mail addresses. If you don't want to enter all of those addresses, send your request to Carol F, Lisa T, Dianna S, or Nancy F and they will forward it to the group. If you do not get a response, bring it up at the next meeting.
• 17 out of the 26 members wanted to start a monthly Sit n Sew session. Lisa Thilo will host the first one at her house on Thursday July 8th at 6:00PM to ????. She will be sending out a separate e-mail to all with directions and more details in the coming week. Several members indicated that they will attend.****
Library Basket - Jeanne K brought all of the donated items in a basket this evening. There was a nice collection of patterns, fat quarters, pins, stencils, pin cushions, and rulers, but we still need more. The basket full of quilting supplies will be auctioned by the Friends of the New Albany Library on November 17th, but the October meeting will be the last meeting that items can be donated. Please bring thimbles, fat quarters, stencils, needles, hoops, patterns, or anything related to quilting or sewing etc... to help the Library meet their fund raising goals this year.
Challenge Quilts - Diana H - Diana brought extra patterns and explanation sheets to the meeting and again briefly explained the Challenge quilt idea for this year. IF you need a pattern, please e-mail her so she can get it to you.
Activity of the Month - Sharon K (absent) - Brown Sack Exchanges from last month were returned and included purses, knitting bags, pillow cases, blocks, fabric wallet, wall hangings, and microwave baked potato pockets. Oohs and Aaahs were in abundance.
• July's Activity, in keeping with 4th of July, is to bring a 12 1/2 inch block using red, white, and blue in any block pattern. Limit 3 blocks per person, drawing to be held, winner take all.
Refreshments were provided by Donna G, Darlene N, and Luetta P. Brownies, Zucchini Bread, and Ice Cream. Well done ladies!! Next month, Sharon K, Bea C, and Paula N (replacing Jeri Cl) will whip up July's goodies.
Blue Ticket Items - during the break, Carol F provided a number of items that could be claimed in a drawing using blue tickets. Blocks, scrap bags, cheater fabrics, etc... were enjoyed by all. Thanks Carol.
Round Robins were exchanged for the 2nd time. Again, we wowed each other with our creative and beautiful ideas. Thanks to those who were absent for sending your blocks with someone else. Thanks also to those who will deliver the absentee's blocks to them. Can't wait until next month. Anyone interested in joining in the fun just needs to bring a block, a diary, and a box to put it in, (extra fabric is optional) to the next meeting. Just remember, your finished product will be a few exchanges short. Our current groups are:
Group 1 / Group II
Dianna S / Julia G
Lisa T / Jeanne K
Vivian S / Darlene N
Janice B / Sally A
Sharon K / Marie K
Mary L / Nancy F
Elise K / Bea C
Door Prizes were handed out. Anyone having notions, fabric, etc... to donate to the door prize pile, please bring it to the next meeting. Someone added baked goods to the pile and they went early. We have decided to eliminate Quilting magazines from the door prizes to save time, but they can be placed on a separate table on an exchange basis.
Show n Tell, as usual among our multi-talented group, was again breathtaking. It included Purses, Quilts, Totes, Teddy Bears, Pillows, Wall hangings, and a restored heirloom quilt and featured various techniques including Trapunto, Chenilling, and embroidery.
This week's show also included a few very useful tips:
• If you have an extra block left over from a quilt, use it on the backing as your label.
• When creating a loop for a button closure, use elastic inside the loop to create a more stable and binding loop.
• One of our new members brought an heirloom quilt that had been restored by placing new blocks over the old tattered blocks attaching them to the quilt by quilting over them through the old batting and backing. It was really hard to tell which blocks had been original and which had been replaced.
• www.Crayola.com - This website has many items in the form of coloring pages that are traceable for use as either quilting stencils or appliqué' patches. Check it out.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45.
**** - indicates a new item or upcoming item that needs special attention.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Minutes
Sew n Tell Guild Meeting Minutes May 27, 2010
New Members and Guest were welcomed by all
Guest: Luetta P, Nancy B
Committee Reports
Charity Quilts - Anne K – Scheduled for June 19th (since canceled)
Challenge Quilt - Diana H - absent / Carol asked for a show of hands - Diana can send directions and the pattern for the Stepping Stone Block to anyone who needs them if they e-mail or call her. (see directory)
Membership - Nancy F
Guild Activity - Barbara T – absent
Sally A: Southern Indiana Quilt Guild Fall Festivals of Quilts Quilt Show
Friday, September 10 (10 am to 5 pm/Saturday September 11 (10 am to 4 pm)
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
11th and Market Sts.
New Albany, IN
QUILT IN A DAY’S Pat Knoechel (Eleanor Burn’s sitster)
Souther n Indiana Quilt Guild – Sunday June 27 (2-4 pm)
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
11th and Markets Sts.
New Albany, IN
Guild Finances - Marie O - absent
Activity of the Month - Sharon K
Brown Bag projects were exchanged and should be returned June 24th meeting
Round Robin blocks – were exchanged .
Demonstration – Anne K showed how to envelope a quilt
Special Projects - Jeanne K
Several people brought items to donate for the library basket. Still need fat quarters, notions, books, etc... to be placed in the basket and auctioned by the Friends of the Library.
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Carol asked about pictorial roster. Nancy said she, Jane G and Lisa T had not gotten together yet.
Carol said she would talk with Barbara T about organizing a guild outing.
Nancy and Denise brought treats.
Donna, Darlene and Luetta are on for June 24th meeting.
Show n Tell
Door prizes
Dianna S, Secretary
New Members and Guest were welcomed by all
Guest: Luetta P, Nancy B
Committee Reports
Charity Quilts - Anne K – Scheduled for June 19th (since canceled)
Challenge Quilt - Diana H - absent / Carol asked for a show of hands - Diana can send directions and the pattern for the Stepping Stone Block to anyone who needs them if they e-mail or call her. (see directory)
Membership - Nancy F
Guild Activity - Barbara T – absent
Sally A: Southern Indiana Quilt Guild Fall Festivals of Quilts Quilt Show
Friday, September 10 (10 am to 5 pm/Saturday September 11 (10 am to 4 pm)
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
11th and Market Sts.
New Albany, IN
QUILT IN A DAY’S Pat Knoechel (Eleanor Burn’s sitster)
Souther n Indiana Quilt Guild – Sunday June 27 (2-4 pm)
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
11th and Markets Sts.
New Albany, IN
Guild Finances - Marie O - absent
Activity of the Month - Sharon K
Brown Bag projects were exchanged and should be returned June 24th meeting
Round Robin blocks – were exchanged .
Demonstration – Anne K showed how to envelope a quilt
Special Projects - Jeanne K
Several people brought items to donate for the library basket. Still need fat quarters, notions, books, etc... to be placed in the basket and auctioned by the Friends of the Library.
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Carol asked about pictorial roster. Nancy said she, Jane G and Lisa T had not gotten together yet.
Carol said she would talk with Barbara T about organizing a guild outing.
Nancy and Denise brought treats.
Donna, Darlene and Luetta are on for June 24th meeting.
Show n Tell
Door prizes
Dianna S, Secretary
Friday, May 21, 2010
Sew n Tell Guild Meeting Minutes April 22, 2010
New Members and Guest were welcomed by all: Carolyn L, Alice J, Becky F, Sheila W, and Pam L.
Committee Reports
Charity Quilts - Anne K - absent
Challenge Quilt - Diana H reviewed the directions again - She can send directions and the pattern for the Stepping Stone Block to anyone who needs them if they e-mail or call her. (see directory)
Membership - Nancy F
Guild Structure Handouts were given out to new members and others who couldn't open the e-mailed version. She verified e-mail addresses for new members and will e-mail a new directory this week. We now have 51 paid members.
Guild Activity - Barbara T
The International Quilt Show will be moving to Cincinnati next year. She will follow up on the dates for next year. Donna Sharp Warehouse Sale May 6th,7th, and 8th. There is a Quilt Show in West Liberty, KY at the Community Building on May 15th. Barbara will send any other information to Diana H for posting on the blog.
It was decided that we should pursue building our own quilt racks for next year's QDO since Edwardsville is unwilling to sell their racks and we don't know if they will be available for our use next year. Janice B agreed to price various materials and her husband (an engineer) will explore various types of racks and present to the guild at a later time their recommendations.
A lengthy discussion of how much to donate to the Women's Connections Group at the Church was held and ultimately it was decided to donate ---- now with the understanding that we would hold another discussion of additional donations later in the year once we know how much money would be leftover after we purchase and build quilt racks for next year's QDO. The group will use the money to assist women in need and to reduce the cost of members attending a church retreat held every other year.
Activity of the Month - Sharon K
Sally A won the drawing for the Spring Fat Quarters for May.
Round Robin - Since we had so many interested in started a new Round Robin, Janice B. also explained to the group how a round robin works. It was decided that people who wanted to participate would bring their beginning block to the next meeting. We agreed to limit the initial block to 12 inches or less. Each participant should provide a storage box or shoe box of some sort containing their block, a journal, and a selection of fabric (optional) to the May meeting. (Round robin handout attached)
Sharon handed out brown paper lunch bags for the AOM which should be brought back in May with fabric and possibly a pattern for a small item (or you can let the person who receives the bag come up with an idea for a small item). The bags will be exchanged at the May meeting and each participant will make the item requested in the bag and exchange the completed items at the June Meeting.
Demonstration - Janice B demonstrated a technique for cutting Setting triangles with the grain of the fabric to prevent stretching the material. She also provided a wonderful handout that can be used to determine the size to cut for setting triangles. Love it when someone else does all of the math for you.
Special Projects - Jeanne K
Several people brought items to donate for the library basket. Still need fat quarters, notions, books, etc... to be placed in the basket and auctioned by the Friends of the Library.
Office of the Prez - Carol F
An anonymous survey was sent via e-mail to all members and hard copies were distributed at the meeting to determine if changes need to be made to the guild and our procedures. 21 out of 51 have been turned in. We would like to hear from everyone so if you haven't filled one out, please mail your completed survey to Carol (address on the directory) without a return address if you wish to remain anonymous ASAP or bring it to the May meeting. Once all of the surveys are in, they will be reviewed and reported to the guild for any possible action. The members will vote on all changes.
Five year guild pins and certificates were awarded to:
Donna G
Diana H
Roz H
Jeanne K
Carol F
Congratulations Ladies!!!!
Each year, five year guild pins will be awarded to all members who attain this lofty goal. Hang in there new members, time flies when you are having fun.
New Members and Guest were welcomed by all: Carolyn L, Alice J, Becky F, Sheila W, and Pam L.
Committee Reports
Charity Quilts - Anne K - absent
Challenge Quilt - Diana H reviewed the directions again - She can send directions and the pattern for the Stepping Stone Block to anyone who needs them if they e-mail or call her. (see directory)
Membership - Nancy F
Guild Structure Handouts were given out to new members and others who couldn't open the e-mailed version. She verified e-mail addresses for new members and will e-mail a new directory this week. We now have 51 paid members.
Guild Activity - Barbara T
The International Quilt Show will be moving to Cincinnati next year. She will follow up on the dates for next year. Donna Sharp Warehouse Sale May 6th,7th, and 8th. There is a Quilt Show in West Liberty, KY at the Community Building on May 15th. Barbara will send any other information to Diana H for posting on the blog.
It was decided that we should pursue building our own quilt racks for next year's QDO since Edwardsville is unwilling to sell their racks and we don't know if they will be available for our use next year. Janice B agreed to price various materials and her husband (an engineer) will explore various types of racks and present to the guild at a later time their recommendations.
A lengthy discussion of how much to donate to the Women's Connections Group at the Church was held and ultimately it was decided to donate ---- now with the understanding that we would hold another discussion of additional donations later in the year once we know how much money would be leftover after we purchase and build quilt racks for next year's QDO. The group will use the money to assist women in need and to reduce the cost of members attending a church retreat held every other year.
Activity of the Month - Sharon K
Sally A won the drawing for the Spring Fat Quarters for May.
Round Robin - Since we had so many interested in started a new Round Robin, Janice B. also explained to the group how a round robin works. It was decided that people who wanted to participate would bring their beginning block to the next meeting. We agreed to limit the initial block to 12 inches or less. Each participant should provide a storage box or shoe box of some sort containing their block, a journal, and a selection of fabric (optional) to the May meeting. (Round robin handout attached)
Sharon handed out brown paper lunch bags for the AOM which should be brought back in May with fabric and possibly a pattern for a small item (or you can let the person who receives the bag come up with an idea for a small item). The bags will be exchanged at the May meeting and each participant will make the item requested in the bag and exchange the completed items at the June Meeting.
Demonstration - Janice B demonstrated a technique for cutting Setting triangles with the grain of the fabric to prevent stretching the material. She also provided a wonderful handout that can be used to determine the size to cut for setting triangles. Love it when someone else does all of the math for you.
Special Projects - Jeanne K
Several people brought items to donate for the library basket. Still need fat quarters, notions, books, etc... to be placed in the basket and auctioned by the Friends of the Library.
Office of the Prez - Carol F
An anonymous survey was sent via e-mail to all members and hard copies were distributed at the meeting to determine if changes need to be made to the guild and our procedures. 21 out of 51 have been turned in. We would like to hear from everyone so if you haven't filled one out, please mail your completed survey to Carol (address on the directory) without a return address if you wish to remain anonymous ASAP or bring it to the May meeting. Once all of the surveys are in, they will be reviewed and reported to the guild for any possible action. The members will vote on all changes.
Five year guild pins and certificates were awarded to:
Donna G
Diana H
Roz H
Jeanne K
Carol F
Congratulations Ladies!!!!
Each year, five year guild pins will be awarded to all members who attain this lofty goal. Hang in there new members, time flies when you are having fun.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Minutes - Thursday, March 25, 2009
Attendees: Ann W, Anne K, Barbara P, Barbara T, Becky B, Bonita W, Carol F, Denise S, Deborah W, Diana H, Dianna S, Donna G, Dot W, Elise K, Gerry K, Jane G, Janet M, Janice B, Jeanne K, Jo C, Lisa T, Marie K, Mary L, Maria O, Mary Lou R, Nancy F, Pam S, Ros H. Sally A, Sharon K and Vivian S
Visitors who became new members: Barbara M, Carolyn M, Darlene N,
Rosemary Y and Shelia A,
Visitors: Charlotte P, Mary Ann R, Alice J, Mary Jane F, Mary Jane G, Karen G, Sheila W and Carolynn L
Carol reported on an extremely successful (not just $’s) Quilter’s Day Out
The church’s ladies working in the kitchen covered their expenses twice! They have already requested to be a part of next year’s event.
Lots of positive feedback
Thoughts for next year:
Use some of the funds to make our own quilt racks
Upgrade the PA system
Have available the space on the other side of the kitchen for demos and vendors
Different configuration for registration, gift bag area
Julia G suggested we ask for donations of canned food along with registration for next year.
Barbara P said that someone from Donna Sharp’s organization would like to be a vendor next year. Carol has several others.
Lisa’s article in the paper was well received. Several guests attended because they saw the article.
Carol welcomed visitors and explained to them what our guild is about.
Committee reports:
Charity quilt – Anne reported we are still gifting quilts to The Center for Women and Families and St. Elizabeth’s, both in New Albany. Becky and Vivian are quilting two finished tops that Anne sent home with them.
Activity of the Month – Those who brought pin cushions exchanged them. Next month is: bring up to two (2) spring themed fat quarters. Winner will take all!
Hospitality – Marie, Becky and Vivian brought goodies. Next meeting (April 22) is Janice, Mary and Elise
Demonstrations: Vivian demonstrated how to make a tissue holder. Very easy and cute! I will have copies at the next meeting if you need one. Can also scan and e-mail you copy.
Janice has volunteers for demos through May. If you would like to volunteer please let her know.
Challenge quilt: Diana H talked about this year’s challenge. If you are participating, quilts need to be done the end of August to be shown in the Edwardsville Quilt Show. Also go to http://www.alzquilts.org/ for the Alzheimer’s quilt challenge. Diana and Carol, both suggested signing up for Ami Simms newsletters. http://www.amisimms.com/amisblog.html
Membership Committee: Nancy’s table will be at the same spot from now on. Be sure to sign in when you arrive. Nancy was busy this month with all the visitors and new members!
Treasure: Maria reminded anyone who has receipts from QDO to get them to her for reimbursement.
Upcoming events - Barbara T added several new events to our list (see details at end of minutes)
1. NQA Quilt show - Columbus, OH
2. Happy Heart Quilt Shop – Plan a one-time only, group visit of at least 10 people or more and receive a 25% discount. This applies to 2010 only.
3. Chicago International quilt festival
4. Donna Sharp sale
5. Quilting B sale
Jeannie, as a board member of the Friends of the Library asked that the guild sponsor a basket for the silent auction held Saturday, November 13th. Two very nice quilting books were donated to the group recently. It was decided that they would be presented in a basket with other quilting items for auction. Donna G said she would donate the basket. Donna and Ann W put the motion on the table and it was decided as a guild we would sponsor the basket. Please bring your items to donate to a guild meeting.
There will be birthday cake and champagne at the silent auction! Friends of the Library have purchased the new book drop off, bought reference material for the job search area, bought new computers and furniture and sponsors the summer reading program.
Sharon K talked about working with the homeless and providing blankets, hats, etc. We will get more detail from Sharon for next meeting.
Show and tell – Lots of projects to show. Lots of busy people!
Dianna S
Secretary
Visitors who became new members: Barbara M, Carolyn M, Darlene N,
Rosemary Y and Shelia A,
Visitors: Charlotte P, Mary Ann R, Alice J, Mary Jane F, Mary Jane G, Karen G, Sheila W and Carolynn L
Carol reported on an extremely successful (not just $’s) Quilter’s Day Out
The church’s ladies working in the kitchen covered their expenses twice! They have already requested to be a part of next year’s event.
Lots of positive feedback
Thoughts for next year:
Use some of the funds to make our own quilt racks
Upgrade the PA system
Have available the space on the other side of the kitchen for demos and vendors
Different configuration for registration, gift bag area
Julia G suggested we ask for donations of canned food along with registration for next year.
Barbara P said that someone from Donna Sharp’s organization would like to be a vendor next year. Carol has several others.
Lisa’s article in the paper was well received. Several guests attended because they saw the article.
Carol welcomed visitors and explained to them what our guild is about.
Committee reports:
Charity quilt – Anne reported we are still gifting quilts to The Center for Women and Families and St. Elizabeth’s, both in New Albany. Becky and Vivian are quilting two finished tops that Anne sent home with them.
Activity of the Month – Those who brought pin cushions exchanged them. Next month is: bring up to two (2) spring themed fat quarters. Winner will take all!
Hospitality – Marie, Becky and Vivian brought goodies. Next meeting (April 22) is Janice, Mary and Elise
Demonstrations: Vivian demonstrated how to make a tissue holder. Very easy and cute! I will have copies at the next meeting if you need one. Can also scan and e-mail you copy.
Janice has volunteers for demos through May. If you would like to volunteer please let her know.
Challenge quilt: Diana H talked about this year’s challenge. If you are participating, quilts need to be done the end of August to be shown in the Edwardsville Quilt Show. Also go to http://www.alzquilts.org/ for the Alzheimer’s quilt challenge. Diana and Carol, both suggested signing up for Ami Simms newsletters. http://www.amisimms.com/amisblog.html
Membership Committee: Nancy’s table will be at the same spot from now on. Be sure to sign in when you arrive. Nancy was busy this month with all the visitors and new members!
Treasure: Maria reminded anyone who has receipts from QDO to get them to her for reimbursement.
Upcoming events - Barbara T added several new events to our list (see details at end of minutes)
1. NQA Quilt show - Columbus, OH
2. Happy Heart Quilt Shop – Plan a one-time only, group visit of at least 10 people or more and receive a 25% discount. This applies to 2010 only.
3. Chicago International quilt festival
4. Donna Sharp sale
5. Quilting B sale
Jeannie, as a board member of the Friends of the Library asked that the guild sponsor a basket for the silent auction held Saturday, November 13th. Two very nice quilting books were donated to the group recently. It was decided that they would be presented in a basket with other quilting items for auction. Donna G said she would donate the basket. Donna and Ann W put the motion on the table and it was decided as a guild we would sponsor the basket. Please bring your items to donate to a guild meeting.
There will be birthday cake and champagne at the silent auction! Friends of the Library have purchased the new book drop off, bought reference material for the job search area, bought new computers and furniture and sponsors the summer reading program.
Sharon K talked about working with the homeless and providing blankets, hats, etc. We will get more detail from Sharon for next meeting.
Show and tell – Lots of projects to show. Lots of busy people!
Dianna S
Secretary
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Charming Shop Hop
I found a flyer for this shop hop at Margie's in Madison last Sunday.
Dates: April 14-17, 2010
The first 250 people to purchase a passport receive a 2010 Quilt Charm...Passports will be available without the 2010 Charm -- and ALL completed passports will be placed in a drawing for prizes.
Each shop will offer fabric packs for $5.00 containing 25 charm squares along with a free pattern
ALSO...You will receive a charm unique to each shop.
Prizes:
Janome Gem Platinum 760
7 $25.00 gift certificates
7 $50.00 gift certificates
Gift basket containing 70 fat quarters
Gift baskets from participating shops ($50.00 value)
Participating shops:
Cabin Arts, Burlington, KY
L & L, Madison, IN
Loose Threads, Seymour, IN
Margie's Country Store, Madison, IN
Sharynn's Quilt Box, North Vernon, IN
Quilt Box, Dry Ridge, KY
Quilt Bug, Lawrenceburg, IN
posted by Diana
Dates: April 14-17, 2010
The first 250 people to purchase a passport receive a 2010 Quilt Charm...Passports will be available without the 2010 Charm -- and ALL completed passports will be placed in a drawing for prizes.
Each shop will offer fabric packs for $5.00 containing 25 charm squares along with a free pattern
ALSO...You will receive a charm unique to each shop.
Prizes:
Janome Gem Platinum 760
7 $25.00 gift certificates
7 $50.00 gift certificates
Gift basket containing 70 fat quarters
Gift baskets from participating shops ($50.00 value)
Participating shops:
Cabin Arts, Burlington, KY
L & L, Madison, IN
Loose Threads, Seymour, IN
Margie's Country Store, Madison, IN
Sharynn's Quilt Box, North Vernon, IN
Quilt Box, Dry Ridge, KY
Quilt Bug, Lawrenceburg, IN
posted by Diana
Monday, March 15, 2010
Minutes
February 25, 2010
Attendees: Anne K, Barbara P, Barbara T, Bea C, Becky B Bonita W, Carol F, Deborah W, Dot W, Denise S, Diana H, Dianna S, Donna G, Elise K, Gerry K, Jane G, Jeanne K, Jo C, Julia G, Lisa T, Marie K, Mary L, Mary Lou R, Nancy F, Pam S, Rachel B, Ros H. Rosemary Y, Sally A, Sandy V, Sharon K and Vivian S
Visitors: Rhonda P
Carol welcomed visitors
Committee reports:
Charity quilt – Becky volunteered to quilt some of the tops
Events – Seminars at Berea Park
See activities at the end of these minutes
Challenge Quilt – Diana explained the “rules” to the challenge quilt. If you need info contact Diana at Diana.higdon@gmail.com
Activity of the Month – Bring a “made by you” pin cushion of any size. If you need ideas go to: http://tipnut.com/22-free-pincushion-patterns/. As always, this is not a requirement!
Hospitality – Lisa, Bonita and Dianna brought goodies. Bonita’s salsa recipe has been posted to the blog. March 25th meeting is Vivian, Marie and Becky
Carol asked for show of people wanting Membership pins ($4.00) and Souvenir – 2010 3rd Annual QDO pins ($4.00).
Five year pins will be given out at the April meeting.
Carol updated us on QDO –
Sandy instrumental in working with the church to provide the space – parking –
PA system – use of the marquee - concessions
Janice – procuring quilt racks from Edwardsville
Lisa – coordinating volunteers / audio visual set up / contacting media
Bonita – making tags for all the door prizes
Mary L – organizing quilts and other items for display
Patsy – media PR
19 door prizes
Demos
Books and craft magazines are still needed
3 vendors
Parking attendants will keep the parking situation under control
Balloons to mark off the area
Show n Tell – We had lots of projects to show. Lots of busy people!
Dianna S
Secretary
Current events:
• Berea Parks and Recreation Department's 2010 Quilt Workshop Schedule
http://www.berea.com/workshops
• March 27 - 28 The String-A-Long Quilt Guild of Valparaiso, In will present their 13th Biennial Quilt Show “Quilts in Bloom” on Saturday, March 27, (9am-5 pm) and Sunday March 28 ,(10 am -4pm) 2010 at The Porter County Expo Center : 215 E Division Rd Valparaiso IN 46383 (One mile South of Highway 30 on Highway 49).
Admission is $5, under 12 free
http://www.btcquiltguild.org/Welcome.html
• Jefferson County Indiana, Hanover, IN 4H Fairground quilt show – Date ?
• International Quilt Festival/Chicago, April 16-18
Rosemont, IL
• AQS show in Paducah, KY - April 21 thru 24.
Call Happy Hearts for bus transportation details 502-363-1171
• L&L Yard Goods (Madison, IN) has a 20% off sale the 5th Saturday of the Month (May 29, July 31, and Oct. 30). You will need to purchase the “bag” for $5.00 and then bring it with you each 5th Saturday. Days other than 5th Saturday. 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
• Brown County Historical Society Quilt Show, June 4-6
1934 St Rd 135N
Nashville, IN 47448
$5 adults – $4 seniors
www.browncountyhistory.info
• Shipshewana Quilt Festival, June 23-26 1-866-243-9434 for details
(Located north of Fort Wayne, IN)
• Stream Cliff farm (Close to N. Vernon / Sharon’s Quilt Box) – Quilt shows July 10 (10-4) and September 18 (10-4) http://www.streamclifffarm.com/newsletter/1_Calendar.shtml
Attendees: Anne K, Barbara P, Barbara T, Bea C, Becky B Bonita W, Carol F, Deborah W, Dot W, Denise S, Diana H, Dianna S, Donna G, Elise K, Gerry K, Jane G, Jeanne K, Jo C, Julia G, Lisa T, Marie K, Mary L, Mary Lou R, Nancy F, Pam S, Rachel B, Ros H. Rosemary Y, Sally A, Sandy V, Sharon K and Vivian S
Visitors: Rhonda P
Carol welcomed visitors
Committee reports:
Charity quilt – Becky volunteered to quilt some of the tops
Events – Seminars at Berea Park
See activities at the end of these minutes
Challenge Quilt – Diana explained the “rules” to the challenge quilt. If you need info contact Diana at Diana.higdon@gmail.com
Activity of the Month – Bring a “made by you” pin cushion of any size. If you need ideas go to: http://tipnut.com/22-free-pincushion-patterns/. As always, this is not a requirement!
Hospitality – Lisa, Bonita and Dianna brought goodies. Bonita’s salsa recipe has been posted to the blog. March 25th meeting is Vivian, Marie and Becky
Carol asked for show of people wanting Membership pins ($4.00) and Souvenir – 2010 3rd Annual QDO pins ($4.00).
Five year pins will be given out at the April meeting.
Carol updated us on QDO –
Sandy instrumental in working with the church to provide the space – parking –
PA system – use of the marquee - concessions
Janice – procuring quilt racks from Edwardsville
Lisa – coordinating volunteers / audio visual set up / contacting media
Bonita – making tags for all the door prizes
Mary L – organizing quilts and other items for display
Patsy – media PR
19 door prizes
Demos
Books and craft magazines are still needed
3 vendors
Parking attendants will keep the parking situation under control
Balloons to mark off the area
Show n Tell – We had lots of projects to show. Lots of busy people!
Dianna S
Secretary
Current events:
• Berea Parks and Recreation Department's 2010 Quilt Workshop Schedule
http://www.berea.com/workshops
• March 27 - 28 The String-A-Long Quilt Guild of Valparaiso, In will present their 13th Biennial Quilt Show “Quilts in Bloom” on Saturday, March 27, (9am-5 pm) and Sunday March 28 ,(10 am -4pm) 2010 at The Porter County Expo Center : 215 E Division Rd Valparaiso IN 46383 (One mile South of Highway 30 on Highway 49).
Admission is $5, under 12 free
http://www.btcquiltguild.org/Welcome.html
• Jefferson County Indiana, Hanover, IN 4H Fairground quilt show – Date ?
• International Quilt Festival/Chicago, April 16-18
Rosemont, IL
• AQS show in Paducah, KY - April 21 thru 24.
Call Happy Hearts for bus transportation details 502-363-1171
• L&L Yard Goods (Madison, IN) has a 20% off sale the 5th Saturday of the Month (May 29, July 31, and Oct. 30). You will need to purchase the “bag” for $5.00 and then bring it with you each 5th Saturday. Days other than 5th Saturday. 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
• Brown County Historical Society Quilt Show, June 4-6
1934 St Rd 135N
Nashville, IN 47448
$5 adults – $4 seniors
www.browncountyhistory.info
• Shipshewana Quilt Festival, June 23-26 1-866-243-9434 for details
(Located north of Fort Wayne, IN)
• Stream Cliff farm (Close to N. Vernon / Sharon’s Quilt Box) – Quilt shows July 10 (10-4) and September 18 (10-4) http://www.streamclifffarm.com/newsletter/1_Calendar.shtml
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Quilt Show in Valparaiso
Lisa T. passed along some information about a quilt show in Valparaiso, Indiana. Here is the link to the information if you are interested.
If you haven't heard about the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative, it's worth taking a look at their website. This was started by Ami Simms to raise money for Alzheimer's research. Anyone can make a small (9 x 12 inch) quilt and donate it. Monthly auctions of the quilts are held on-line, and the money goes to fund research. They have raised over $350,00 since 2006. It is an entirely volunteer effort.
You can check out the rules for entries on their website.
Posted by Diana H.
If you haven't heard about the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative, it's worth taking a look at their website. This was started by Ami Simms to raise money for Alzheimer's research. Anyone can make a small (9 x 12 inch) quilt and donate it. Monthly auctions of the quilts are held on-line, and the money goes to fund research. They have raised over $350,00 since 2006. It is an entirely volunteer effort.
You can check out the rules for entries on their website.
Posted by Diana H.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Pin Cushions
If you are having a hard time coming up with an idea for the pin cushion exchange for next month, check out this link to 60 free pin cushion patterns.
Posted by Diana H.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Veggie Salsa
chop together:
1 red onion
2 japaleno pepper(seeded)
4 stalks celery
add:
1 can shoepeg corn
1 can black beans
1 can blackeyed peas
chop:
1 each, red, yellow, orange, and green pepper
Combine all the above, then
Bring to a boil:
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Pour over veggie mixture, and cool for several hours.
How's that for simple??
Bonita W
chop together:
1 red onion
2 japaleno pepper(seeded)
4 stalks celery
add:
1 can shoepeg corn
1 can black beans
1 can blackeyed peas
chop:
1 each, red, yellow, orange, and green pepper
Combine all the above, then
Bring to a boil:
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Pour over veggie mixture, and cool for several hours.
How's that for simple??
Bonita W
Friday, February 19, 2010
Minutes - Thursday, January 28, 2010
Attendees: Barbara P, Barbara T, Bea C, Bonita W, Carol F, Denise S, Diana H, Dianna S, Donna G, Gerry K, Jane G, Janet M, Janice B, Jeanne K, Jeri Cl. Jo C, Julia G, Liz H, Maria O, Marie K, Mary L, Mary Lou R, Nancy F, Pam S, Patsy S , Ros H . Sally A, Sandy V, Sharon K and Vivian S
Visitors: Lisa H, Elise K, Betty F, Becky B, and Tina B
Blog information: go to Google search and type in sewntellquiltguild.blogspot.com/
Check e-mail regularly! There will be lots of activity while we prepare for Quilter’s Day Out, March 20th.
Carol welcomed all
Committee reports:
Maria O gave the Treasurers report
Membership: Nancy F (chair) took 2010 dues and verified member information
Charity Quilt: Anne K (chair) was unable to attend the meeting
Several tops were turned in and material to complete tops/backs were taken
Anne will schedule a work day with Sandy Voyles – to be announced
Activity of the Month: Sharon K (chair) showed a 12 ½ inch (unfinished) Heart block –
The background should be white and the heart should be shades of red or pink
Hospitality: Julia G and Jeanne K
Sandy and Diana furnished treats - THANK YOU!
Lisa, Dianna and Bonita – February
Programs: Demo – Janice B
Marie K demonstrated how to make a serger quilt
Challenge Quilt – Diana H – see attached file for info on the challenge quilt
If you have questions please e-mail diana.higdon@gmail.com
Upcoming Events – Dianna S and Barbara T – see events at the end of this report
Visitors were welcomed
Carol brought us up to date on all the Quilter’s Day Out goings on. That’s one busy group of ladies (and a few husbands)! See attached info for notes from Lisa T. Remember, these notes are a couple weeks old. We’ll find out what else they’ve done at the upcoming guild meeting, February 25th.
Carol did ask that we ALL provide something we have created for display during QDO. Bring these items to the February meeting or make arrangements with a QDO committee member for your item to be picked up or delivered.
Show and Tell – We had quite a few things to show!
Bonita announced she had received info about a new retreat center - TheCapeCodRetreat.com
Door prizes were drawn
Next meeting: Thursday – March 25, 2010
Meeting adjourned
Dianna S
Secretary
http://sewntellquiltguild.blogspot.com/
Visitors: Lisa H, Elise K, Betty F, Becky B, and Tina B
Blog information: go to Google search and type in sewntellquiltguild.blogspot.com/
Check e-mail regularly! There will be lots of activity while we prepare for Quilter’s Day Out, March 20th.
Carol welcomed all
Committee reports:
Maria O gave the Treasurers report
Membership: Nancy F (chair) took 2010 dues and verified member information
Charity Quilt: Anne K (chair) was unable to attend the meeting
Several tops were turned in and material to complete tops/backs were taken
Anne will schedule a work day with Sandy Voyles – to be announced
Activity of the Month: Sharon K (chair) showed a 12 ½ inch (unfinished) Heart block –
The background should be white and the heart should be shades of red or pink
Hospitality: Julia G and Jeanne K
Sandy and Diana furnished treats - THANK YOU!
Lisa, Dianna and Bonita – February
Programs: Demo – Janice B
Marie K demonstrated how to make a serger quilt
Challenge Quilt – Diana H – see attached file for info on the challenge quilt
If you have questions please e-mail diana.higdon@gmail.com
Upcoming Events – Dianna S and Barbara T – see events at the end of this report
Visitors were welcomed
Carol brought us up to date on all the Quilter’s Day Out goings on. That’s one busy group of ladies (and a few husbands)! See attached info for notes from Lisa T. Remember, these notes are a couple weeks old. We’ll find out what else they’ve done at the upcoming guild meeting, February 25th.
Carol did ask that we ALL provide something we have created for display during QDO. Bring these items to the February meeting or make arrangements with a QDO committee member for your item to be picked up or delivered.
Show and Tell – We had quite a few things to show!
Bonita announced she had received info about a new retreat center - TheCapeCodRetreat.com
Door prizes were drawn
Next meeting: Thursday – March 25, 2010
Meeting adjourned
Dianna S
Secretary
http://sewntellquiltguild.blogspot.com/
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