Sunday, June 12, 2011

Sew -n -Tell
Minutes

May 26,,2011

Carol opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and welcoming the new members and visitors.

Introduced visitors: Gladys H, Rusty D, Michelle J, Sharon R, Frances C, Carol C, Mary Jane F, Andy A, Cheryl M, Suzanne M,

A Big Thank You to..... Jeri C, Sharon K, Mary Jane F, Bea C for the yummy refreshments,

Thank You Diane S. for the fun sit and sew at your house.

Mary L. stated no one has signed up for a mentor to help them. If any member would like a mentor please let Mary L.

Carol stated our guild has lots of new members and it is hard to remember everyones name. Please everyone wear your name tags so we all can put your name with your face.

Connie K. passed out a draft of the bylaws that the bylaw committee put together for approval..
Please take home and read and bring back your input. These bylaws will be how the guild will be run, so speak up, let us know your thoughts.

Revisited Upcoming Events held by our guild teachers:
June------ Triangles, Janice B. Held at Austin’s Bardstown Rd. Lou. Ky
Oct---------Christmas Wreath, Janice B. Held at Austin’s Bardstown Rd. Lou. Ky
Sept----Carol has lined up a guest speaker for this month’s meeting. Hoping to have guest speakers twice a year. It you know of anyone please let Carol know.

Teachers give your information on classes to Bonita to put in her email.

Committee Reports:
Charity – Lisa T
No Report
Carol stated the Quilts of Valor blocks are to be a red, white, and blue 12 1/2in block, 100% cotton.
Long armers that are willing to quilt Charity quilts: Becky B, Janice B, Sallie, Bonita, Barbara, Vivian.

Activity of the Month – Rachael B , Dianna S, Jeanne K.
Congratulations to Lela for winning the blocks for May.
For June – We are having a Wrapped White Elephant, Do not buy anything, if you have something around the house that you are ready to give up. Wrapped it up and bring it in for the swap. It does not have to be anything to do with sewing. We are also having a birthday cake for America. Fun, Fun, Fun.

Upcoming activities – Bonita W
Checks your email’s for Bonita. Report.

Treasure – Mary L
Mary gave a finance report.

Membership – Anne K
Anne reported that you can come as a guest two times. When you come the third time you must pay the $15.00 yearly membership fee. If it is after July the membership fee is prorated to $7.00 for the rest of the year. Please see Anne if you are interested in joining the guild.

Hospitality – Julia G / Sharon K
June Meeting Refreshments—Rachel B,..Jeannie K, Diane S, Anne K
A suggestion was made with so many members, maybe we need to have 5 people bring in refreshments , we have enough members to add another person. The guild agrees and the monthly refreshment list was passed around.
Rachel took the tote.

Demo – Janice B
Lela did a ten minute block for the demo. Lela passed out a block to everyone that was present to have a hands on demo. Very cool, and very easy. Thank You Lela !!
A suggestion was made by Diane S. That everyone sew this block together and bring the block back to make a Chairty quilt. Great suggestion Diane!!!

Demo for June: Diane H.
Need a demo for July,
Please see Janice if you want to do a Demo !!!

Pasty S. – Gave an awesome demo on sewing machines. Lots of helpful hints,
Patsy also shared many of her beautiful projects. Thank You Patsy !!!
Patsy also gives classes out of her home. Please see Patsy for upcoming projects, dates and times.

Pictorial Directory: Lisa T.
New members please see Lisa to have your picture made for our directory.

Show and Tell - Mary L / Mary Lou R
Lots of beautiful items were on display to share. Please bring your project to share with us. We all love Show n’ Tell.

Guild Blog Site - Diana H
http://sewntellquiltguild.blogspot.com

Sew n Tell is on facebook. If you haven’t checked this out, please do so. So many great surprises. Friends are posting places you can visit for free patterns, different blog sites, pictures of quilts, discussion board. Come join the fun...

KING QUILT... Jeannie reported the King has held court for 4 weeks. 155 3/4 hrs.
Court is held n Mon, Wed, Thurs, at 7pm. Call Jeannie K if you are wanting to work on the quilt.

Diana H.— Diana passed out our second page for our Mystery Quilt. If you need a copy, please email Diane H.

Show and tell our Round Robins, passed around for next round. Lots of beautiful projects in the works. Fun, Fun.
Julia G volunteered to help lineup the Round Robin Groups, keep organized, hopefully flow smoothly.

Sit and Sew ----, Janice B. on June 14th. Look for her email for directions, time and place.

Door prizes were passed out
Meeting adjourned 9:10 pm
Next meeting: 23rd 6:30pm

Happy Quilting
Bea Caudill
Secretary

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