Monday, May 21, 2012

April 2012 Guild Reminder

Sew -n -Tell
Reminder
Apr 2012
 
 
Elise will be teaching the Clotheline Bowl for the May mini workshop.
Material Needed:
1 pkg. of cotton clothesline, several clothespins, 1 yard of fabric cut into one inch strips. (You can use one yard of the same, or mix it up with a varity of frabic from your stash.)
Longer strips make the project go faster. Need thread that either matched or blends in, or contrasts if you choose.Two bobbins of your thread color.
Glue sticks, Sewing machine needle number 80/90, or a top stich needle. A clear foot suitable for zigzag stitching, A sewing machine with a zigzag stitch.
Work Shops will be on guild night, starting at 5:30pm.
 
A help workshop
Daytime sit and sew signup sheet on table, please sign up if you are interested
 
    
This year is election year... Please be thinking about the office you would like to hold and whom to nominate.
We have about 4 months to think and discuss openings. Patsy S, Maryann W, Diana H are our nominating committee,
please see one of these ladies if you are interested in an office.
 
Committee Reports
Charity – Lisa T
Lisa passed out kits for tops, quilts for binding.
 
Activity of the Month – Rachael B , Dianna S, Jeanne K.
Jeanne passed out several different applique patterns of flowers for you to a 12 ½ in block. Put your name in basket, winner take all.
This would make a beautiful quilt. Hope all participate, we could have many different flowers. Fun Fun......
 
Upcoming activities – Bonita W
Checks your email’s for Bonita. Report.
 
Treasure Report– Mary
Mary read a report of  in April. Passed out a copy to the ones that wanted one, and to the officers.
 
Membership – Anne K
Membership Dues are due in January. $20.00
Be sure to pick-up memberships cards.
3 new members and 6 visitors,
Ann will be out until after May. Donna and Bonita to help out with the membership duties.
 
Hospitality – Julia G / Sharon K
Refreshments for May....Missy M. Becky L. Diane K. Vicky P. Gladys H. Darlene N. Denis S.
Becky F took tote,
Don’t forget to bring in your recipes..........
Signup sheet for refreshments in 2012 will be on front table. Please signup for the month you would like to help.
 
Demo – Janice B
Diana H. To teach Color Theory
Please see Janice B. if you want to do a Demo !!!
 
Show and Tell - Mary L / Mary Lou R
Show and Tell, as usual was awesome. Beautiful work by very talented members!
Please bring your beautiful work for show and tell.
 
Guild Blog Site - Diana H
The Mystery Quilt instruction was passed out in Feb. Cutting Triangles with special rulers.. Easy Angle Ruler and a
Companion Angle Ruler. "Half Yard Cruise Challenge" Do not cut out your triangles if you do not have these rulers.
Jo-Anns carries these rulers. See Diane H. If you have questions.
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The King Quilt:
Sally A, is binding  the King quilt. The King Quilt will be ready for May meeting.
Needs to ready by June of every year,
Card Tricks is the name of the King Quilt.
 
Don't  forget your Round Robin!!!  We can't wait to see all your additions..... 
Next meeting: May24th, 6:30pm
 
Happy Quilting
Bea Caudill ,Secretary
http://sewntellquiltguild.blogspot.com
will be held on the meeting night in the rear of sitting area. 5:30 -6:30pm. There is a sign up list titled "HELP LIST", please sign up if you are needing help with something. There will be someone here to assist you with your stumbling block, etc. This is not a class, just someone to help get you through.

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