July Business Meeting

Hi Ladies,

We had a great meeting on Saturday. Thanks to all who were in attendance! The meeting was called to order at 9:40 a.m.

We were delighted to have three more visitors. They were Rose C.,  Gena D. and Becky M. The minutes were approved as posted to the blog and the treasurer's report was approved as read.

OLD  BUSINESS:

Naomi gave an update on the Linda Hahn class that is scheduled for next year. The date in June 27th, 2020. The class will be held on Saturday for our guild. The specific costs are as follows: $650.00 for a class of 20, $50.00 for shipping of materials, $45.00/day for meals, plane fare and hotel $1400-1500.00. The price could decrease if additional guilds choose to participate.

There was a motion and a second and approved for Naomi to choose the specific project that we will work on for the class.

Karen A. reported that the hospital needs receiving blankets for babies. The pieces are 30 inches and 40 inches for the receiving blankets.

The blocks for the rent quilt were due at today's meeting. These are for the 2021 rent quilt.

The 2020 rent quilt was the half square triangles that we completed last year.

The Sit - N- Sew for July was making log cabins. This was part of the MQA scavenger hunt. I believe an email went out with information on the scavenger hunt. If you didn't get the information, the email for MQA is Mississippiquilt@gmail.com.

Habitat was July 25th and a quilt was presented to the new homeowner.

Door Prize - Karen A.

The theme for next year for Pigeon Forge is "Whatever Flies." Email Judy your ideas or suggestions (for whatever flies). Judy will make a ballot and then we will vote. In the event that there is a tie, we will have another vote that day. minimum size is 40 X 40 with a 4 inch sleeve.

A nominating committee was selected in order to work on officers for next. year. If you serve on the nominating committee, you are assured of not having to be an officer. The committee at this time is Karen A., Naomi, and Karen C.

Door Prize - Sue

Update on By-Laws - They are on Lauren's computer but the computer has crashed. More information will follow.

Our very own Julia G. had a Trunk Show in Corinth on the 18th of this month.

The Ugly Fabric Challenge blocks (4) are due in October.

PTQ will display the Ugly Fabric Quilt at the Pilgrimage in March.

We will need Christmas quilts to display at the library for the holidays. They will be put up the week after Thanksgiving.

SHOW AND TELL

 

Gwen - Medallion Quilt


CC - Ugly Fabric Challenge


Ina - Stained Glass

Ina -


Naomi - Medallion Quilt


Naomi - Quilting Practice


Naomi - Quilt for Daughter


Becky - Upholestry fabric  - can be used for lots of projects


Patti - Chunky Churn Dash - quilted by Watanna


Cheri - Quilt for daughter


Eva Marie, Molly, (Jennifer's quilt) and Judy - Stack - A - Posey


Julia's grandaughter (Tina, 8 yrs. old) made this 9 Patch and is going to quilt it


Christmas in July Fabric Swap

Lunch for August will be a Salad Bar. 

The following ladies are bringing sides: Michelle - dressing, Glenna - tomatoes and cucumbers, Karen A. - crackers, Karen C. - ham, Molly - cheese, Judy - dessert, Brenda - dessert and pimento cheese, Barb - croutons, and CC - eggs. If you would like to bring something that is not listed, please feel free to bring it. We would love to have it and you at our meeting!!

That's all for now. See you on the second Saturday at 9:30