President Watana called our meeting to order.
There were no guests present. (During the meeting, Mary Ann's daughter Valerie joined us.)
The July Minutes were approved as posted on the blog.
The Treasurer's Report was approved as read.
The Project Director reported no changes to status.
Challenge Block Commitee:
Many Thanks to All Who Participated
Terry: 3rd Place
Brenda: 2nd Place and Viewer's Choice
CC: 1st Place
Congratulations Ladies!!
Ultimate Quilt Guild Challenge -
. Packets are $6.00
. Quilts are due March 23, 2013
. Packet contains the Binding
. Theme: Tennessee Williams
. Random Draw for "Work" to Interpret; you can swap for another
. Quilt to measure 32" x 52" when complete - Landscape
. Additional Colors to be used are colors from the Tennessee Williams Home - Paint Chips included
. You can add additional colors
. The Guild will print the label
. Quilts cannot be titled the name of the work (copyright infringement)
. Complete the included application
. Quilts will be displayed and judged at 2013 Pilgrimage
. Hanging Sleeve Instructions are included
. Extra material is available for purchase
. The Top 8 per the Pilgrimage Judging will be submitted for the 2013 AQS Grand Rapids Show
Our Elvis Quilts are currently on diaplay at this year's AQS Show.
No Additional Committee Reports.
Relay for Life Quilt Workshop will be September 29.
. Bring red, white, and blue fabric.
. Terry to check if Lowndes County wants a quilt to raffle, and in a format to raise a significant amount of money for Relay for Life.
. Watana has volunteered to do the quilting.
. If Relay does not agree to our terms, we will donate the quilt elsewhere.
Cancelling the September 1st Workshop due to the Labor Day Holiday.
September Meeting is 3rd Saturday: September 15th.
Our Guild Quilt Raffle (Committee: Lauren, Mary Ann, and Sandi):
. Material has been purchased
. Cutting is in progress
. Double Wedding Ring Pattern
. Will start after the September 29th Workshop
Show and Tell:
Julia: One Word Quilt Challenge "Fun"
Julia: One Word Quilt Challenge "On the Floor"
Julia: One Word Quilt Challenge "Garden"
Julia: One Word Quilt Challenge "Lunch"
Julia: One Word Quilt Challenge "Chair"
Diane: Picture Quilt - 52 Pictures
Terry: T-Shirt / Mississippi State Quilt
Shirley: Quilt Bought At Sale - why you should wash your fabrics first (the maroon fabric bled)
Carla: JOY Wall Hanging
Judy: Cutter Quilts bought at fabric sale; to be used for making Christmas Ornaments
(unable to obtain photo)
Linda D: Quilt Blocks bought at farbic sale
Watana: Medallion Quilt she quilted for a Lady from France for a wedding in New York
Bobbi: Stack & Whack Quilt
Sandi: Christmas Table Runner
Sandi: Border Fabric Table Runner
Sandi: Extra Border Fabric from Table Runner made Perfect Placemats
Mary Ann ensured our "Casserole Patrol" Pot Holders were completed and deliver on time. Gwin informed us that the cast was most appreciative of our efforts.
"Casserole Patrol" Cast
The September 22nd Car Show / Quilt Display has been cancelled by the Army Corp of Engineers.
Klaudeen Class:
We are waiting the Starkville Guild vote on class to make a determination.
Update Member Booklets:
. Judy will send Diane's page as an example
. If you are not in the book, please create a page and send to JoAnne and Diane
. If you are included in the book, please update your page and send to JoAnne and Diane
Con-Kerr Cancer Pillowcases will also be made at the September 29th Workshop. Jennifer has material and can provide packets.
The Guild voted to no longer post the Treasurer's Report on the Blog. It will also be removed from prior posts.
Shirley told us about using felt to cover cardboard and have a portable design board.
Sue asked the group if we would be willing to make a quilt for Helping Hand. Sue has fabric. Discussion tabled at this time.
Terry and Tonya displayed this month's Blocks of the Month
Mary Ann wants everyone to know that the Amory Wal-Mart has a TOP NOTCH Fabric Department.
Today's Lunch is provided by Carla, Shirley, and Mary Ann
September Meeting Chefs are Patti, Julia, and Diane
We will order Piza for the September 29th Workshop using Chef on a Shoestring funds
Annette provided a very informative demonstration on Free Motion Quilting.
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