July 2023 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The meeting opened with a welcome from immediate past guild president, Ina Johnson.  There were 13 members in attendance.  Minutes for the April meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Terri H. with a second by Marilyn H.  The treasury report was given by Treasurer, Karen C. There will be a minor change made before next month to include the expenses paid for hosting Dorinda Evans in May.  The treasurers report was approved with a motion by Marilyn H. and seconded by Shannon J.  Marilyn H. provided door prizes for the meeting.

Old Business

Small Quilt Challenge - Ina J. announced that our guild won the Small Quilt Challenge recently held at A Mountain Quiltfest in Pigeon Forge.  The theme was "Water In Your World".  Congratulations to all of the participants.  You represented our guild well and make us proud!  Thank you, Brenda Crownover, for spearheading this event.  There was a lot of work involved to pull it all together.  

Guest Speaker/Lecturer

Dorinda Evans, a well known friend, quilter/teacher from the Jackson Quilt Guild treated us to a bed turning on Friday evening, May 12th at the Rosenzweig Arts Center.  Then on Saturday, May 13th, she gave a lecture for guild members on Color Theory.  Dorinda's quilts are very colorful and she has a great eye for design.  She talked about how she used color to create illusions and effect in her designs.  We thoroughly enjoyed both events.  

MQA Summer Gathering 

MQA Summer Gathering was held in Raymond, MS, Jun 2-3 at Eagle Ridge Conference Center.  There was some lodging provided on-sight.  There were 5 great classes to choose from which provided great learning opportunities taught by some of MQA's finest teachers.  It was a wonderfully planned gathering time for all MQA members.  

Raffle Quilt - The Moda Block Heads quilt is pieced and ready for quilting.  Terri H. and CC Coggins will quilt it   The binding will either be finished by Maple Street or at Marilyn H.'s house.  The goal is to have it quilted for the Columbus Arts Council Auction in August. 

New Business - 

Committee Reports 

Charity Quilts -  Kimberly S. was not present. No update provided for projects in progress.  Barb D. brought the Magnolia charity (rent) quilt that has been quilted and ready for binding.  Pat H. volunteered to bind it.

Nominating Committee

Nominating Committee members was chosen to begin the selection of officers for 2024.  Members are Julia G., Shannon J., and Terri H.  They will present the slate of names at the August meeting. 

General Announcements 

MQA Fall Gathering will be held in Biloxi at Northside Assembly of God Church on Oct 20-21.  Follow MQA Newsletter for updates.

Program 

Terri H. presented an interesting program on Bargello quilts.  She gave a very detailed demonstration on the construction process and several helpful tips.

Show and Tell

Barb D. - Charity quilt finished

                                                    CC Coggins - Bargello quilt

Ina J. - Hand stitched table runner

                                                Tonya S. - crochet fidget cube and infinity loop,

                                                    crochet flower-to-fairy, and baby quilt.

                               

                                          

Following Show and Tell, the meeting was adjourned for fellowship and salad lunch.