Month: September 2022

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October 2022 Newsletter

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NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 3, 2022

WHAT TO BRING TO THE MEETING

  • Name tag
  • Show-and-Tell

BIRTHDAYS

Cathy Mullin … October 27

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Autumn, Fall, Harvest — finally here! My favorite season. I have been perusing my quilt and craft books for any and everything fall — had to narrow down my selection to two or three small projects and have actually finished one UFO for fall! I hope I have a new finish to show you at our next meeting.

Hard to believe my term as President is almost over! I want to encourage each of you to consider holding an office! Programs and workshops can and have been a two-person office before so if it appears to be too much for one person you can divide and conquer. There will be several opportunities to serve for 2023 — our 30th year, so please begin thinking about it.

Enjoy these cooler temps, drink some cider, or have a pumpkin spice latte! Embrace the season! Yum yum.

Deborah Cypert

OCTOBER PROGRAM

Most of the quilts we make are the product of our own creativity and are made for ourselves or as gifts for other people. Sometimes we might participate with other quilters to make a quilt for a special occasion or special person. That would qualify as a collaborative quilt. We will talk about collaborative quilts at the October meeting. See you October 3.

Shirley Lewis

WORKSHOP NEWS

Thanks to all who participated in the National Sew A Jelly Roll Day Workshop! We had nine people participate. If you participated, please bring your quilt or WIP to the October meeting.

There will be no other workshops in 2022. Stay tuned for 2023!

Michelle Rodriguez

MINUTES

  • Sept. 5th, 2022 meeting was called to order by Debi Cypert at 7 p.m.
  • Members in attendance: 14, with one new member from prior years, Barbara Garner, and one visitor, Candy Reese
  • Minutes from August have one correction. Shirley Lewis presented a hands-on program explaining the Manx quilting technique which was very interesting for all.
  • Treasurer’s report: balance of $1,515.09
  • Remembrances: Keep Carol Franklin in our thoughts and prayers.
  • September birthdays: Carol Miller and Holli Blackwell
  • The Block sew along: Block sew along magazine was not available so we will not have to prepare one for September
  • • Guild Workshop: the workshop will be on September 17th from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. We will work on a jelly roll quilt pattern of our choice.
  • Stitch group will meet Thursday, Sept. 22nd to work on any project you may have. The Methodist Church offers lunch for us for a donation.
  • Show and Tell: Grace, Holli, Michelle, Shirley, and Debi
  • September Program was a schoolhouse exchange of ideas. Tables were set up by Debi, Shirley, and Cathy. Demonstrations were 15 minutes long by each presenter. Great ideas were exchanged.
  • October Program will be presented by Shirley on collaborative quilts. Shirley will also discuss the largest quilt in the world.

Cathy Mullin

TREASURER’S REPORT

Beginning Balance … $1,515.09
Ending Balance … $1,515.09


Diane Lewis

REMINDERS

  • Be sure to wear a name tag at our meetings. If you don’t wear a name tag, you will be charged 50 cents each time.
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