The Possum Town Quilters Of Columbus, MS, USA: July 2021 Meeting

Aug 9, 2021

July 2021 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters resumed regular monthly meetings after more than a year break on Saturday, July 10, 2021. The meeting opened with a welcome from guild vice-president, Ina J. There were 14 members in attendance with one visitor. There were no minutes to be approved and no treasurer report was given. The first meeting back was essentially a show and tell of all the wonderful works members have dedicated their time to during our "Covid" break.

Old Business

Crayon Challenge - We drew colors for our crayon challenge at our last meeting in March 2020, but several members were not in attendance that day and did not get to draw colors. Therefore, anyone interested in participating in this challenge will have an opportunity to draw three crayon colors at the next meeting. The three crayon colors drawn from the bag are to be the main colors of the project. Other colors can be used but the drawn colors must dominate. We will make a four block wall hanging. Blocks should be at least 6 inches but no larger than 12 inches. The projects will be revealed at a future meeting not yet determined at this time and we will take a vote for viewer's choice. The winner will receive a prize!

New Business

Quilts of Valor- Ina J. contacted a National Quilt of Valor representative who will be in attendance at the August meeting to give a presentation on this worthy charity. At the August Sit-n-Sew, those interested will have an opportunity to choose patterns and get started on their own Quilt of Valor.

Quilt-As-You-Go Demonstration - Tonya S. has graciously agreed to demonstrate, at our September meeting, how to piece together individual blocks which have already been quilted. Below is a list of supplies needed for this demonstration:

1) At least 2 quilted blocks*
IMPORTANT...THESE BLOCKS SHOULD NOT BE QUILTED TO THE EDGE...LEAVE ABOUT 1"-1.25" OUTER EDGE UNQUILTED (IT WONT HURT IF THEY ALREADY ARE...BUT YOU WILL LOSE A LOT OF THAT IN THE TRIMMING AND CONNECTING)

2) one 1.5 "× 2 inches longer than their block strip (for each block they want to practice connecting)

3) one 1" × 2 inches longer than their block strip (for each block they want to practice connecting)

*I would recommend bringing several blocks that way you can see how to line them up in rows and see how you add them.

If they want to connect a couple of rows be sure to bring the fabric that you want between them so we can measure and cut those strips as well.

It may be helpful for each to have a rotary cutter, mat, and ruler on hand that way there is not a lot of wait time using whatever we have at the RAC.

Nominating Committee - A nominating committee will be selected at the September meeting for the purpose of choosing potential new officers for the upcoming year. Everyone's willingness to serve is greatly appreciated.

Show and Tell

Pat H. - Bear Paw Quilt - Jenny Doan pattern