Monday, March 14, 2016

February 27, 2016 -- PTQ Meeting Minutes

Saturday, February 27, 2016 -- PTQ meeting minutes
Vice President Karen A. called the meeting to order at 9:35.
A brief report on Lauren and her dad was given.
The results of the email voting for Fall Gathering projects were given.  The bags made from fat quarters and the row marker pins have been the top vote earners.  Carol brought fat quarters to begin work on the bag project at sit-n-sew today.  Gwen is in process of organizing the supplies order for the row marker pins.
Suggestion was made that projects not selected could be made and donated as door prizes or for the silent auction.
Fall Gathering T-shirts:  Marianne brought the catalog for ordering T Shirts.  Three button collared shirts are available.  The guild discussed purchasing the “penny” type smock apron with small ties on each side as used in retail settings.  Suggestion was made that a dozen of these be ordered, imprinted, and placed in the guild supplies to be used by members for any events.  Karen appointed Marianne and Naomi to come before the guild with a presentation for a vote.
Personal Quilt Goals for 2016 sheets are due by March 26.  List 3 goals you set for yourself for the year and if you complete them, your name goes in the pot for the drawing.  Goals can be anything from unfinished quilts you want to complete, a new quilt you want to make, organizing a craft space, or learning a new technique.  Cost to participate in this challenge is $5.
Report on Linda D. recovery from stroke.  Sandi reported a projected date to go home is March 15.  Sue Skipper had a card for all to send well wishes.  Donations were made to cover flowers.
Karen reminded us that during our guild March 12 meeting we will have Nancy Losier(SP??) presenting a demonstration she calls, “An Easier Way to Piece Joseph’s Coat.”
New member, Pat H. from Shuqualak.  She is a lifetime friend of Linda B. and enjoys hand quilting.
Gwen passed out save the date fliers for the Mickey Depre July 18 – 19 Starkville classes sponsored by MQA.

Show and tell.





March 12, 2016

Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 
Possum Town Quilters Meeting Minutes

February 26 meeting minutes read and approved.

March 19 is National Quilt Day.

March 26 is the next PTQ sit-n-sew.

Report on Pilgrimage Activities:  Judy Stokes
April 2 is Artisan Day 9am – 2pm.  PTQ receives a stipend for attendance.  

We will tie a quilt.  Top has been made.                                                             

Bring your own chair.  No period costume required.  After quilt is tied have

some hand work to do.  PTQ Brochures will be distributed.

Challenge Quilt—House Themed Blocks:  Barb Deacon

Barb had our house blocks on display.  Members voted on first, second, and

third place and viewer's choice blocks.  Results to be announced.  On March

26 sit-n-sew the guild will begin putting quilt blocks together. 

MQA Events:
 Please consider participating in the Silver Challenge—25" x 25" quilt celebrating 25 years of MQA.

Be sure to pay the $15 dues to MS Quilt Assoc. so you can attend

 June Gathering Friday, June 17- Saturday, June 18

Be sure to pay the $15 dues to MS Quilt Assoc.  in order to attend the

classes taught by the best of the best MS quilters 

www.mississippiquilt.org/

July National Quilt teacher Mickey Depre – Half Scrap Quilts and Pieced Hexies

Monday, July 18 and Tuesday July 19 in Starkville
Wednesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 21 in Jackson
Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 in Hattiesburg.

MQA Fall Gathering – Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 Trotter Convention

Center --- Hosted by Possum Town Quilters


As Columbus is a more central location in the state, we are planning for 175

attendees.  We will be hanging quilts.

Please begin bringing quilt/sewing themed items for the silent auction as well as

door prizes.  Scrap fabrics can be used to fill gallon Zip bags for auction.  Items

you have duplicates, patterns, magazines---Keep in mind only bring items you

would bid on or like to receive as a prize.  CC and Carla will store them until

October.

Supper Friday night provided by PTQ.  Soup and salad.  Barb D. chairperson.

Goody Bags for MQA:  Fat quarter bags—Figg Fabrics donated fabrics for the Fat

Quarter bags, row marker pins(Gwen), Coaster(Carol J), stiletto, Chenille stem

machine cleaner, travel tissue cover, needle case-round. All projects will be

made as time permits.  A plastic glove will be placed in goody bag for protecting

quilts from hand oils.  Individually wrapped hard candies to be added.

Nancy Losure gave a superb presentation-easy way to make a Streak of Lightning quilt.

Old Man river Quilt Fest—Vicksburg,MS August 16 - 20 www.oldmanriverquiltfest.com

Julia G announced PTQ will host Jacquie Gering: tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/

Saturday, September 24, 2016.  Hotel needs to be booked.  Starkville guild invited.

Mary Anne reported on shirts for MQA—t-shirts- 3 button collared Polo shirts and over body

apron/penny.  Pricing is discovery stage.

CC took pictures to update the membership booklet.

Contact Annette P for name tags.

Visitors: Frances S. and JoAnn C.from Carrollton; Frances M.from Aliceville.

((Linda-Carol's sister))

Show and tell.

Julia—Delta Joy quilt for grand daughter


Terri H—Civil war fabrics quilt



JoAnn C—Quilt from a kit and 18 inch doll clothes


Carla F –String quilt and Mary Englebreit table runner


Eva Marie—Hearts


Gwen S.—English Paper piecing practice with hexies

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 PTQ Meeting Minutes

Saturday, February 27, 2016 -- PTQ meeting minutes
Vice President Karen A. called the meeting to order at 9:35.
A brief report on Lauren and her dad was given.
The results of the email voting for Fall Gathering projects were given.  The bags made from fat quarters and the row marker pins have been the top vote earners.  Carol brought fat quarters to begin work on the bag project at sit-n-sew today.  Gwen is in process of organizing the supplies order for the row marker pins.
Suggestion was made that projects not selected could be made and donated as door prizes or for the silent auction.
Fall Gathering T-shirts:  Marianne brought the catalog for ordering T Shirts.  Three button collared shirts are available.  The guild discussed purchasing the “penny” type smock apron with small ties on each side as used in retail settings.  Suggestion was made that a dozen of these be ordered, imprinted, and placed in the guild supplies to be used by members for any events.  Karen appointed Marianne and Naomi to come before the guild with a presentation for a vote.
Personal Quilt Goals for 2016 sheets are due by March 26.  List 3 goals you set for yourself for the year and if you complete them, your name goes in the pot for the drawing.  Goals can be anything from unfinished quilts you want to complete, a new quilt you want to make, organizing a craft space, or learning a new technique.  Cost to participate in this challenge is $5.
Report on Linda D. recovery from stroke.  Sandi reported a projected date to go home is March 15.  Sue Skipper had a card for all to send well wishes.  Donations were made to cover flowers.
Karen reminded us that during our guild March 12 meeting we will have Nancy Losier(SP??) presenting a demonstration she calls, “An Easier Way to Piece Joseph’s Coat.”
New member, Pat H. from Shuqualak.  She is a lifetime friend of Linda B. and enjoys hand quilting.
Gwen passed out save the date fliers for the Mickey Depre July 18 – 19 Starkville classes sponsored by MQA.
Show and tell.
Pat H shared Linda B. Twelve Days of Christmas she quilted for Linda.

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Carol J. Baby quilt appliqued for Grandaughter of a friend; Learning quilt from a kit; completed her quilt from the Out of the Box class.

Tonya showed the January and February Block-of-the-Month squares; crochet projects for dolls; and a paper doll quilt.
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Sue S.   Hunter’s Star composed of blocks she and friends made
Sue S  Applique
Sandi—Apple Core
Marianne:  Folded fabric ornament; Bulky/Chunky yarn crocheted lap blanket; crochet edged flannel baby blankets
Gwen – MQA silver Challenge 25” x 25”quilt – Months, Seasons, Celebrations
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Quilt top with unknown origin.  Guild is seeking information about the quilt.