The Possum Town Quilters Of Columbus, MS, USA: PTQ November 2017

Nov 14, 2017

PTQ November 2017

Reminder to turn off cell phones.

Call meeting to order.

Old Business:

Minutes – accepted as published to the blog.

Treasurer’s Report – accepted as published.

Guild provided for lunch: Gwen and Marilyn- chili; Michelle-chips; Dewhyte-crackers and cookies; Judy-cheese; Kathy H.—cake

We all gave Many Thanks to those who helped with our friendship lunch.

Snippet of the Month - portable design boards:

Members showed their boards for laying out blocks or told about their boards.

Naomi presented a demonstration for several DIY portable design boards.

Tri-fold board with flannel wrapped around.

PVC pipe and felt pocket to slip over

October meeting we heard a possibility of selling raffle tickets for the quilt that is donated to the Columbus Arts Council in lieu of rent each year…Karen explained and clarified the ticket process used in more detail. PTQ will not be selling raffle tickets for the CAC Gala Event.

The red and cream quilt has been quilted. Binding will be sewn on and the quilt will be presented to the Arts Council in January 2018.

MaryAnn was reimbursed for fabrics purchased. Guild will do the needed quilt repairs and use the quilt as the 2018 raffle quilt. Members will be offered the opportunity to learn quilt repair and curved piecing during sit and sew as part of the process.

New officers were voted in during the October meeting:

President – Naomi P Vice President- Karen A

Secretary – Kim C Treasurer – Michelle M

Columbus Lowndes Public Library Library Festival of Trees

Monday, November 27 – Friday, December 1 is the Library Festival of Trees Christmas Tree decorating time. We will need PTQ promotional information/ brochures to place under the tree. Karen A offered Tuesday, Nov. 28 as the date for decorating our tree. Contact Karen to help. At least 3-4 members will need to decorate the tree. The week after Christmas the tree ornaments will need to be removed, packed and stored away for next year by 3 or 4 guild volunteers as well.

We can win a $25, $50, or $75 gift card to Hobby Lobby!! All we must do is ask ALL our Friends to vote for their favorite tree in person or online through the Columbus Lowndes Public Library Facebook page and lowndeslibrary.org STARTING Dec 4 and ending Dec 6 at 7:00pm. Gift cards awarded Thursday, Dec. 7 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm during the Annual Festival of Trees Open House.

Members brought quilts made in Julia’s Improv class to show.

We will be working on personal UFO or WIP during Sit and Sew.

Remember to be looking for the just right gift for your Secret Santa. [ $15 limit so shop the sales!]

Enjoy making your homemade gift for those participating in these activities at the Christmas Party.

New Business:

Voting for the challenge blocks resulted in

First Place—Brenda C

Second Place—Sue S

Third Place— Kathy H

Viewer’s choice—Sue S

Naomi brought 8 yd neutral 108 wide fabric at $5.99 yard for the guild to see.

Mary Anne made a motion the guild purchase the fabric for use as a backing for a future quilt.

Second by Marilyn and Watanna.

Motion carried.

Michelle M (treasurer) made a motion to set a three month after date of purchase time limit on reimbursement of funds from PTQ guild.

Second from Marilyn.

Motion carried.

Rita announced the Buttahatchie Barn Quilt Trail is now organized. YAY!! Please go like and Share the Facebook page, talk about the new organization to all who will listen, and paint a barn quilt. All information needed is posted to that Facebook page. CONGRATULATIONS!

Update on the Columbus Arts Council Barn Quilt proposal: The Historical Preservation Commission has sent the paperwork required. So now the guild waits for final approval.

Christmas Social

Next meeting will be our Christmas Party on Saturday, December 2^nd at 10:30 at Flint Hill United Methodist Church in Caledonia. Rita will send a group email with clear directions.

Carpool from Lowes parking lot will gather 9:50 – 9:55. Let Judy S know you will caravan with the group. The group will leave promptly at 9:55. Be on time.

Our Christmas party it is a potluck lunch. Bring your favorite finger food or best dish to share for lunch. This fellowship time is always fun and relaxing, so please come just for the fun; the beautiful show and tell; to see who completed their goals and won a little cash; and fellowship time with your fellow quilters. If you are participating in the Secret Santa exchange and the left/right game, then remember your gifts.