October 2022 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Ina J.  There were several members and no visitors in attendance.  Minutes for the September meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Tonya S. with a second by Judy S.  The treasury report was given by Karen C. and approved on motion by Judy S. and seconded by Terri H.

Old Business

MQA Fall Gathering - Final preparations were made for the MQA Fall Gathering set for October 14-15 and hosted by PTQ.  Patti M will send out a detailed email with final instructions for everyone.

Library Christmas Tree Ornaments - Several turned in ornaments that were made for PTQ's annual Library Christmas Tree.  If you still have a kit to make an ornament, please have it completed and return to Gwen S. by the November meeting in order for it to be included on the tree for this season.   

Nominating Committee - Committee members (Ina J., Judy S. and Rita W.) presented nominations for officers for 2023.  Proposed officers will be: President - Gwen S.; Vice-President - Brenda C.; Secretary - Rita W.; Treasurer - Karen C.  Patti M. seconded the motion made by the Committee and with a unanimous vote, these ladies were accepted as PTQ officers for 2023. Thank you for your willingness to serve!   

New Business

Trinity Place Fundraiser - A request was made by Ruby J. that PTQ donate a quilt to Trinity Place to be used in their silent auction fundraiser benefitting residents of Trinity Place.  The auction is scheduled for November 5, 2022.

Committee Reports 

Challenge Quilt - no report

Charity Quilts -  At our August meeting, Kimberly S. presented instructions on making a charity quilt with assorted 16-patch blocks.  Many turned in blocks made for this project.  If you have not made a block but still would like to, please see Kimberly S. for more details.

Historical Committee - Still in need of Charter Member accounts of how PTQ was formed for Patti M. to compile for our scrapbook.

Internet Committee - no report

Pilgrimage Committee - no report

Publicity Committee - no report

Rent Quilt - no report

Program

There was no special program for our October meeting as we spent time working out details for the MQA Fall Gathering.  

Show and Tell

Gwen S. - Hats

Gwen S. - Carolina Chain

Terry T. - Aleatare

Terry T. - Sweet Dreams

Terry T. - Double Friendship Stars Signature Quilt from 2015

Ina J. - "Eden" Baby Quilt

Ina J. - Dragon Quilt - 3yd Quilt

Patti M. - Grassy Creek

Patti M. - Boo Crew Sampler

Rita W. - Halloween Quilt

Rita W. - Boo Crew Sampler

Brenda C. - Pickle Dish - Remade from her Aunt's antique handwork

Ruby J. - Patriotic Medallion Quilt

Jennifer R. - Baby Quilt

Jennifer R. - Baby Quilt

Tonya S. - Hand-pieced Dresden Block

Tonya S. - Paw Patrol Block

Tonya S. - Crocheted 5" Baby Doll Outfit

September 2022 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Ina J.  There were 8 members and one visitor in attendance.  Minutes for the June meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Ruby J. with a second by Tonya S.  There was no treasury report given as our treasurer was out of town for the meeting.

Old Business

MQA Fall Gathering - PTQ will be hosting the MQA Fall Gathering on October 14-15, 2022.  Pat H has donated a fall themed quilt for PTQ to raffle off at the Gathering.  Tickets for the raffle will be sold 1 - $1 or 6 - $5.  Tickets will be sold up to and throughout the Gathering and the winner will be drawn at the end of the Gathering.  It's not too late to pick up a ticket packet if you have not gotten one yet.  There are also more tickets available if you need extra.

Other updates for the Fall Gathering are:  Hotel blocks have been reserved; Catering by Zackary's and Little Porky's; Vendors secured are Magnolia Heirlooms and Main Street Fabrics; Each guild will be providing a door prize; The theme for Friday night is "Fall Festival."  

Desserts are needed for Friday night and we ask that all guild members provide a dessert that is easily portioned as they will be cut and wrapped into individual servings.  Ruby J. volunteered to be the lead on the desserts and will reach out to members for help.  Drop off time for the desserts will be determined by our next meeting.

Library Christmas Tree Ornaments - If you signed up for a Christmas ornament kit to make new ornaments for the annual Library Christmas Tree, please be completing those and return to Gwen S. by the November meeting.  

Nominating Committee - Committee members (Ina J., Judy S. and Rita W.) presented nominations for officers for 2023.  Proposed officers will be: President - Gwen S.; Vice-President - Brenda C.; Secretary - Rita W.; Treasurer - Karen C.  Since there were only 8 members in attendance, the vote was tabled until the October meeting.   

New Business

There was no new business to report at this time.

Committee Reports 

Challenge Quilt - Ina J. delivered the completed top to Tupelo to be quilted.

Charity Quilts -  At our August meeting, Kimberly S. presented instructions on making a charity quilt with assorted 16-patch blocks.  If you are interested in making a block or two for the quilt, please see Kimberly for the instructions. 

Historical Committee - Still in need of Charter Member accounts of how PTQ was formed for Patti M. to compile for our scrapbook.

Internet Committee - no report

Pilgrimage Committee - no report

Publicity Committee - no report

Rent Quilt - PTQ donated a quilt to the RAC for their online auction which will go towards our "rent" for allowing us to hold our meetings there each month.  Terri H. has the Moda Blockheads blocks ready to put together for our 2023 Rent Quilt.  

Program

For our September program, Julia G. held a SAQA Trunk Show and shared many beautiful pieces of artwork from all over the nation.  As a group we chose our favorites and shared with one another about each piece we chose.  We were awed by the amazing talent presented to us.  Thank you, Julia, for sharing this with PTQ!

  

Show and Tell

Tonya S. - Mario Goomba Block

Tonya S. - Hand-pieced Dresden Rings

C.C. - Car Seat Cover

Ruby J. - Bag made from Pioneer Woman placemat

August 2022 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, August 13, 2022. The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Ina J.  There were several members and one visitor in attendance.  Minutes for the June meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Patti M. with a second by Pat H.  The treasury report was given by Karen C. and approved on motion by Marilyn H. and seconded by Ruby J.

Old Business

MQA Fall Gathering - PTQ will be hosting the MQA Fall Gathering on October 14-15, 2022.  Pat H has donated a fall themed quilt for PTQ to raffle off at the Gathering.  Tickets for the raffle will be sold 1 - $1 or 6 - $5.  Tickets will be sold up to and throughout the Gathering and the winner will be drawn at the end of the Gathering.  If you have not picked up a ticket packet, there are still some available.  

Other updates for the Fall Gathering are:  Hotel blocks have been reserved; Catering by Zackary's and Little Porky's; Vendors secured are Magnolia Heirlooms and Main Street Fabrics; Other possible vendors will be contacted provided there is space available.  Each guild will be providing a door prize; The theme for Friday night is "Fall Festival." 

Library Christmas Tree Ornaments - If you signed up for a Christmas ornament kit to make new ornaments for the annual Library Christmas Tree, please be completing those and return to Gwen S. by the November meeting.  

New Business

Nominating Committee - A committee was selected to nominate candidates for guild officers for 2023.  Committee members are Ina J., Judy S. and Rita W.  The new slate of officers will be presented and voted on at our September meeting.  

Committee Reports 

Challenge Quilt - Pat H. & Carol J. completed the top of our quilt and presented it at our meeting.  Thank you for participating!

Charity Quilts -  Kimberly S. presented instructions on making a charity quilt with assorted 16-patch blocks.  If you are interested in making a block or two for the quilt, please see Kimberly for the instructions. 

Historical Committee - Still in need of Charter Member accounts of how PTQ was formed for Patti M. to compile for our scrapbook.

Internet Committee - no report

Pilgrimage Committee - no report

Publicity Committee - no report

Rent Quilt - PTQ donated a quilt to the RAC for their online auction which will go towards our "rent" for allowing us to hold our meetings there each month.  Terri H. has the Moda Blockheads blocks ready to put together for our 2023 Rent Quilt.  

Program

For our August program, Karen C. gave a demonstration of how to make quilted tote bags of various sizes.  She went through the steps of how to sew pieces onto the fusible foam stabilizer to form your back.  She included steps of how to make sturdy straps for your bag as well.  

Show and Tell

Patti M. - Fooling Around

Patti M. - String Bean - Pat Sloan

Ina J. - QOV

Rita W. - Sew by Row - Lori Holt

Rita W. - Star Storm - Victoria Finley Wolf

Gwen S. - UFO - Karen A.'s Beginning Quilt Class - 2017

Carol J. - Mermaid Party

Julie M. - Flap Jack - 1st Quilt

Ruby J. - Crayon Challenge Quilt

Marilyn H. - Vintage Churndash

July 2022 Meeting

 Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, July 9, 2022. The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Ina J.  There were 12 members and no visitors in attendance.  Minutes for the June meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Tonya S. with a second by Karen C.  There was no change in the treasury report from the previous month.  

Old Business

MQA Fall Gathering - PTQ will be hosting the MQA Fall Gathering on October 14-15, 2022.  Pat H has donated a fall themed quilt for PTQ to raffle off at the Gathering.  Tickets for the raffle will be sold 1 - $1 or 6 - $5.  Ticket packets will be ready to pick up at the August meeting. Tickets will be sold up to and throughout the Gathering and the winner will be drawn at the end of the Gathering.  

Other updates for the Fall Gathering are:  Hotel blocks have been reserved; Catering by Zackary's; Possible vendors have been contacted

New Business

PTQ Brochures - Brochures used for local businesses to promote PTQ, were updated with the new logo.  A motion was made by Molly C. and seconded by Gwen S. to have the new brochures printed at a cost of $34.50 for 100 rather than have a guild member print them at home.  A unanimous vote confirmed the order for printing the updated brochures.

Committee Reports 

Challenge Quilt - Pat H. & Carol J. are in the process of assembling the challenge quilt.  There were still a few blocks needing to be returned at the time of the meeting.

Charity Quilts -  no report; Maple Street Quilters donated 4 quilts to Bedz for Kids which were received by local children in need.

Historical Committee - Still in need of Charter Member accounts of how PTQ was formed for Patti M. to compile for our scrapbook.

Internet Committee - no report

Pilgrimage Committee - no report

Publicity Committee - no report

Program

It was Christmas in July for our program.  Gwen brought several ornament ideas and kits for PTQ members who wanted to help update ornaments for our annual Library Christmas Tree.  She also had sample blocks of Christmas Houses for our Friendship Quilt to be shared/swapped at our December meeting/social.  

Included in our Christmas in July meeting, was a Christmas fabric swap so everyone participating in the Friendship Quilt would have plenty of variety in their Christmas house blocks.  

Show and Tell

CC - Car Seat Cover