March 2022 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, March 19, 2022. The meeting was moved to the third Saturday due to frigid temps and snow the previous week.  The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Ina J.  There were 21 members and 1 visitor in attendance.  Minutes for the February meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Tonya S. with a second by CC.  The treasurer's report was given by Karen C. and approved on motion by Diane S. and seconded by Marilyn H.  

Old Business

Handbooks - New handbooks were given to everyone in attendance.  If you didn't get one, we will have them again at the May meeting. (April meeting will be Artisan Day)

MQA Gathering Host - PTQ will be hosting the MQA Fall Gathering on October 14-15, 2022.  The committee has secured the Fellowship Hall at Fairview Baptist Church for the event.  More details will follow as the committee works.  Everyone please be prepared to help in some way as this will require full guild participation.  The Gathering planning committee includes: Lauren H., Shannon J., Cheri S., Rita W., Brenda E.  Please see any of these ladies to find out how you can help make this a great event!

Committee Reports 

Challenge Quilt - see program below

Charity Quilts -  Habitat for Humanity has started a house and hope to have it ready by summer.  We have quilts finished that we can choose from to donate to the family.

Historical Committee - A request was made that each charter member of PTQ write about the history of the guild and how it started.  All other members are encouraged to write down a memory of PTQ to help build the history of the guild.  Please turn in your documented bits of history and memories to Patti M.  She will compile everything and have Michelle M. add it to our scrapbook.

Internet Committee - no report

Pilgrimage Committee - no report

Publicity Committee - no report

New Business

Rita W. was voted at the PTQ liaison for MQA.  She will provide guild information to MQA for their newsletter and website.

In preparation of our Christmas in July, Gwen S. gave us a preview of the pattern she has chosen for our Friendship Quilt (Moda Village) so we can be planning and gathering ideas. She also suggested that this would be a great leader/ender project to go along with our UFO/PHD projects.  

Program

Pat H. and Carol J. presented this year's Challenge Quilt for PTQ.  It was a consensus of the guild to have our challenge be a Quilt of Valor for us to donate when completed.  Pat and Carol chose the pattern, picked out and kitted up the fabric for everyone.  A motion was made by Karen C. for PTQ to pay for all the kits instead of each member purchasing one.  The motion was seconded by Marilyn H. and passed by the members present.  Terri H. generously volunteered to donate the backing to be used for the quilt.  If you signed up to make a block, please have those completed and ready to turn in at our May meeting.  Since our April meeting will be the same as Artisan Day, we will hold a special sew day on Saturday, April 23, for those who would like to work on their block with everyone here at the RAC.

Show and Tell

Tonya S. - Paw Patrol Block

Tonya S. - Hand pieced Dresdens

Tonya S. - Appliqued Disney Quilt (UFO/PHD)

Marilyn H. - Irish Change - Jenny Doan Pattern

Marilyn H. - DAR Project

Marilyn H. - Sweet Dreams

Brenda E., Rita W. & Patti M. - Door Hanger for Ukraine Support

Brenda E. & Rita W. - Rainbow Tiles

Pat H. - Birds

Karen C. - Honeycomb

Julia G. - Neutral String Quilt

Julia G. - Winter Forest Art Quilt

Gwen S. shared that her young niece expressed interest in making a quilt.  Gwen helped her over the phone and by text and shared with us the picture of the quilt her niece made. So pretty!

February 2022 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, February 26, 2022. The meeting was moved to the fourth Saturday due to MQA Spring Gathering which was held on our regular meeting day.  The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Ina J.  There were 22 members and 2 visitors in attendance for our 15th Anniversary celebration.  Minutes for the January meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Judy S. with a second by Lauren H.  The treasurer's report was given by Karen C. and approved on motion by Tonya S. and seconded by Julia G.  

We had an excellent time celebrating 15 years of Possum Town Quilters.  It was so nice visiting and catching up with many we haven't seen in months.  Thank you all for being a part of PTQ and loving the art and creativity of quilting.  Here's to another 15 years and more.  

Old Business

Annual Dues -   We are still collecting annual dues of $15 if you have not had a chance to renew.  Karen C. will be accepting payments at the next meeting.

Crayon Challenge - Crayon challenge projects were displayed and members voted on viewer's choice.  Winners were  - 1st place - Gwen S.; 2nd place - Pat Hickey; 3rd place - Patti Moore.  We had excellent participation and many beautiful projects.

  

1st Place - Gwen S.

2nd Place - Pat H.

3rd Place - Patti M.

Handbooks - Judy S. and Molly C. will have new handbooks for everyone, complete with a new picture roster of all members, ready to hand out at the next meeting.


UFO/PHD Challenge-  PTQ will have a year-long challenge for members to complete unfinished projects that have been put aside for some reason or another and never picked back up.  Members will contribute $5 to participate and pick 3 projects they would like to finish this year (not projects you are currently working on).  We will have "check-ins" throughout the year and reveal the completed projects at the Christmas party in December.  Members who complete their projects (including a label) will split the entry money.  Gwen S. has a detailed information sheet for those who want to be a part of this challenge.  Please see her at the next meeting to get started.

2022 Committees -      Food/Lunch - Marilyn H

                                      Door Prizes - Julia G.

                                      Challenge Quilt - Pat H./Carol J.

                                      Charity Quilts - Judy S.

                                      Historical Committee - Michelle M.

                                      Internet Committee - Molly C., Judy S., Karen C.

                                      Pilgrimage Committee - Judy S.

                                      Publicity Committee - Shannon J.

New Business

MQA Gathering Host - MQA is looking for a guild to host the next Fall or Spring Gathering.  Lauren H. made a motion that PTQ host a gathering since Judy S., the current MQA President, is a member of  our guild.  Marilyn H. seconded the motion.  After a passing vote from the members, the following planning committee was formed:  Lauren H., Shannon J., Cheri S., Rita W., Brenda E.

Program

Trunk Show/Bed Turning - Judy S. held a trunk show/bed turning of some of her quilts she's made over the years.  As a charter member of PTQ, she shared how the guild was formed by a group of ladies who had a vision and desire to unite and fellowship with other quilters.

Show and Tell

Brenda C. - Pink Lemonade

Shannon J. - Dots & Sky

Shannon J. - Peace Sign

Patti M & Rita W - Fall Frolic - Block of the Week - Pat Sloan

Patti M. - Happy Everything - Block of the Week - Pat Sloan

Marilyn H. - Grandmother's Quilt

Marilyn H. - Table Runners

Marilyn H. - 3yd. Quilt

Brenda E. - Pumpkins by Lori Holt

Tonya S. - Doll Clothes - Little Mermaid/Belle

Tonya S. - Paw Patrol Block

Tonya S. - Dresden Rings

Tonya S. - Friendship Stars Quilt

Tonya S. - Care Bears Quilt