July 17, 2010
Gather: No Visitors
Show and Tell:
· Donna showed her t-shirts that she plans to make into a quilt.
· Watana showed her Bargello Quilt. It has 8 different fabrics. You quilt is as you piece it.
· Judy showed her Lemoyn Star that she learned to make at the June Gathering Class. It is hand quilted. It will be for sale in the August Quilt Show.
· Linda D showed pillowcases she made to match quilts. They were embroidered with names.
June Minutes: Read by Donna and were approved as read.
Barbara Cline Class at Julia’s
· October 11
· Cost is $50 + Pattern (est $10) / person; lunch is included
· Barbara’s new book will be available for sale
· Bring your machine. Pattern and supply list will be provided before class
Raffle Quilt: Judy is collecting the blocks
August Quilt Show at RAC
· Set-up July 30 beginning 9am
· Display area limited to one board per person. May be additional space depending on number of participants
· As of now, only 7 members present plan to participate; estimate 10 or 11 total
· May have both sides of board available for each participant
· If an item is for display only, please state “Not For Sale / Display Only”
· Use reasonable pricing
· The RAC is asking us to provide the refreshments for the August 5th reception
· Motion made and approved for Guild to pay for reception refreshments
· Committee is Mary Ann (Chairwoman), Carol, Watana, and CC
Challenge Quilt: 20 blocks were received
Charity:
· Using blocks from “2nd Block of the Month”
· Positive / Negative Nine Patch – Disappearing
· Expect Habitat House to be completed mid-August – September
· We will place the quilt upstairs for quilting during the August Quilt Show
· We can work on it Tuesdays – Saturdays
· You can only park for 2 hours during the week; move your car to avoid getting a ticket or park at the Visitor’s Center or behind the Post Office
· Dress cool as the air conditioning is not working well at the RAC
Workshops:
· Proposing both Beginner and Advanced Classes
· Judy to teach a beginner’s class
· We can use the blocks we make in these classes for our charity quilts
Treasurer’s Report:
· Please let Lauren know if any reimbursements are needed
· No change in Treasurer’s Report
August Calendar distributed:
· Workshop 1st Saturday – August 7th
We have been asked not to make copies at the RAC
Sister’s Quilts:
· Sandi is finishing the 3rd quilt
· The back was too small, so it required rework
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| Christine Anderson with her black - pink and green blocks |
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| Carol James and her blocks |
August Blocks:
Brenda – 2 Nine Patches and 2 Large Blocks
Cream and Dark to Medium Red
Instructions provided
Linda – Using the same block as Linda Baines
Any colors, 30’s prints
Background material provided; please return any leftovers
Instructions provided
Chef On A Shoestring:
· 7/31 Workshop – Sack Lunch
· 8/7 Workshop – Sack Lunch
· 8/21 Meeting – Dessert: Christine Anderson
Slaw: Linda D
Chicken: Judy will call and pick-up
Drinks & Ice: Lawana
Quilting Retreat:
· Judy, Julia, and JoAnne toured home
· Each Room can house 2 people; with private bath and community shower
· Large Room available for quilting
· 2 large kitchens
· Julia and her Sister plan to cook all meals
· Best to car pool
· September 9 (after 1pm) – September 11 (early Saturday afternoon)
· Work on your own projects
· In Crawford
· $120 for weekend, if at least 20 people attend (no price break if you stay less)
· If there are not have 20 people from our Guild, it will be opened to other guilds
· 50% deposit required at August Meeting; non-refundable unless you can be replaced
GTR Fabric Store in Downtown Starkville is closing August 31
· Great Thursday After Hours (5 – 8pm) sales
Sue Seymer told of large Quilt Show planned in Lancaster , PA
Meeting adjourned.
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