The Possum Town Quilters Of Columbus, MS, USA: September 8, 2018

September 8, 2018

Greetings Fellow Quilters!

I am so sorry that I had to miss the meeting this time. I love meeting with you all and seeing the beautiful quilts that you all make. A special thanks to Terry for taking the minutes and to Judy for taking the pictures. You are all wonderful.

So here are the minutes for yesterday's meeting:

PTQ September 8, 2018

Naomi called meeting to order at 9:39 and we had one visitor, Molly Champion (Judy’s daughter). I hear she is doing great things with her quilting!

Judy made the motion to accept the minutes as posted on the blog. and Marilyn made the second. The vote was taken and the motion passed.

Michelle gave the treasurer’s report. Keri made the motion to accept. Second by Karen. Vote unanimous.

We discussed the Christmas party at the last meeting and decided to amend the minutes to say the “left/right” game and to use Dirty Santa instead of Secret Santa.

The new slate of upcoming officers was announced and introduced. Barb, Terri and Karen C. are the new officers and I will be the secretary (hope I'm not fired).

Michelle was thanked for organizing the PTQ meals each month. She always does a great job. Next month PTQ will provide baked potatoes. There were volunteers to bring sides. I hope someone brings a yummy cake. (Not that I need it, but I still like to sample them).

The new age technology was discussed and reminded everyone of the new Possum Town email address. Please use our new email and follow us on the PTQ Facebook page . Gwen also encouraged everyone to use the MQA Facebook page.

October is a busy month. First weekend, Pinebelt Fiber Art Show – October 5 & 6. 2^nd weekend, Possum Town meeting – 13th. 3^rd weekend, MQA Fall Gathering in Corinth – October 19-20. October 26 and 27 – Karen K. Buckley appliqué classes in Tupelo. There are still spots available in both classes.

Keri asked for any challenge blocks that needed to be turned in. September was deadline to turn in for “early bird” prizes. Winners of a charm pack were Julia, Terry T, Sue S, Karen A. Terri H won a cash prize. Thanks to all who turned in their blocks early. If you haven’t finished yours, please have it finished and turned in next meeting, that would be me. I'll get mine done tomorrow. (lol)

Karen A. asked if we would be willing to help sell raffle tickets for the Centennial quilt we donated to the RAC. The quilt has been entered in the Hattiesburg show. Naomi said she entered it in the team appliqué category and was called saying they are going to put it in the Theme category. It was suggested we contact WCBI to publicize the quilt raffle. Lauren suggested they could sell tickets at the MQA Fall Gathering. We need volunteers to man the table. Patti and Karen A. volunteered. We need more people to volunteer to help. If you would be willing to help, please contact one of the officers.

Lauren spoke about the MQA gathering. We will have one on-site vendor: Cotton Treasures from Senatobia. Off-site will be Treasure Chest in Corinth which will be open late Friday night and Saturday afternoon. The Saturday program will include recognition of outstanding quilters, Dorinda Evans on Color Theory, Nancy Losure and Marilyn Wilson from Golden Triangle Quilters on how to grow your guild and future generations of quilters, and Patti Sandage from Middleton, TN who is an AQS award winning quilter. Motels for the gathering are Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express. Lauren also shared that MQA now has a new email address. mississippiquilt@gmail.com.

Watana is ready to talk about a new conversation quilt (comparable to the Name That Tune quilt we made several years ago). It will be based on Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales. Make your blocks colorful and bright. Blocks should finish at 12”. Make sure the are 12 ½ x 12 ½ unfinished. If you do appliqué, cut your background block at least 13” square. It can be trimmed when complete. Sometimes appliqué can cause your block to shrink and we want it to be the correct size when finished. She asked for volunteers to help put the quilt together when the blocks are all turned in. (Deadline will be in March). Those who offered were Barb, Patti, Terri and Glenna. Watana has a list of options for us to choose from. Pick one and put your name beside it on the form.

Lauren brought quilts and tops from a friend whose grandmother (born in the teens) and great grandmother (born before the turn of the century). She showed lots of tops and pieces. Some have been donated to PTQ and some they would like to be quilted. Naomi also had a box of old patterns that were donated to us. Also double knit fabric that was unwanted. Carol is going to take to a friend who sews sleeping bags for the homeless.

Terri H. said she is going to try to have raffle quilt fabric ready for the November meeting.

Julia asked if the memory quilt we voted to make last month could be given to Maple Street Quilters to make instead of PTQ. Marilyn made the motion and Karen seconded. Passed by voice vote.

Karen A. did a demo on different techniques for preparing appliqué by machine or hand. Fusible, starch, and needleturn. (I hate that I missed this one, since I've mastered quilting:)

It was suggested we develop a tag or card to go with charity quilts or baby quilts. Judy has PTQ emblem on her computer and she volunteered to print several to keep in the cabinet.

Show and Tell: