August 2023 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, August 12, 2023. The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Gwen Sisson.  There were 20 members in attendance and 1 visitor.  Minutes for the July meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Tonya S. with a second by Pat H.  The treasury report was given by Treasurer, Karen C.  The treasurers report was approved with a motion by Jennifer R. and seconded by Tonya S.  Marilyn H. provided door prizes for the meeting.

Old Business

Challenge (Rent) Quilt Report - Gwen S. reported that the binding on the challenge quilt, Moda Blockheads, has been completed and it is ready to donate to Columbus Arts Council.  Many thanks to Barb D., Terri H., and CC Coggins for donating their time to quilt it.  It turned out beautifully.  

Pillowcase Charity Update - The pillowcases made by the guild and recently donated to The Dream Center Golden Triangle "Bedz for Kids" charity were given away within 8 hours!  An anonymous donor provided a pillow for each pillowcase so they went complete and ready for a new child's bed.  Such a wonderful charity to be involved with. Thank you to all that participated.  

New Business

Nominating Committee Report - The nominating committee presented the proposed slate of officers for 2024.  Nominees are as follows:

President - Karen Cauley

Vice President - Brenda Crownover

Secretary - Rita Williams (year 2)

Treasurer - Judy Stokes

The list of proposed officers for 2024 was presented for a vote.  The officers were approved unanimously.  We thank all members of the nominating committee, Julia G., Shannon J., and Terri H., for making personal contacts and soliciting interest in each position.  Thank you to each nominee for stepping forward to serve a term.  It takes everyone pitching in to make PTQ a viable organization. 

Raffle Quilt Committee Report - Tonya S and Patti M. presented the idea for the next raffle challenge and it's going to be so much fun!  The theme will be "Words from the South".  The challenge will be to take a common southern saying and turning it into a quilt.  Can you imagine the fun?  Participants selected a saying and will design a block around the saying.  Blocks will measure 10 1/2" (10" finished").  Backgrounds should be neutral, either white, beige on tone, or tone on tone in whites or beige.  You can use any technique you choose to include applique', foundation paper piecing, traditional blocks, symbols, pictures.  Only stipuation...NO WORDS!  We want others to be able to guess the saying protrayed in the quilt. IMPORTANT:  The picture should fit into a 10" square.  Blocks will be due at the Feb 10th guild meeting.  Have fun everyone!  Thank you Patti and Tonya for brainstorming and coming up with such a creative and fun challenge.  

Columbus-Lowndes Public Library (CLPL) Quilting Day Program - Brenda Durett, Librarian at CLPL, has contacted Gwen S. regarding the next quilt day program.  She said the date for the next quilt day has been set for March 12, 2024.  This next year, in addition to traditional bed quilts, she would like to showcase other items made using quilting techniques such as handbags, totes, rugs, potholders, tree skirts, jackets, etc.  Please begin thinking of items you could include in the Quilt Day program.  It's a great opportunity for Possum Town Quilters to show what we do and peak the interest of potential new quilters in the community.  

General Announcements

MQA Fall Gathering 

MQA Fall Gathering will be held in Biloxi, MS, Oct 20-21 at Northside Assembly of God.  Complete information can be found in the MQA Newsletter . There will also be a Shop Hop at local quilt stores in the area beginning on Thursday, Oct 19th.  Please take advantage of this fabric "retail therapy" opportunity.  The vendors have worked together to make this a special treat for their MQA visitors.  

September Program Info - We are in for a fun time together at the September meeting.  In celebration of National Jellyroll Race on Sep 16th, we will be having our own jellyroll race.  Everyone should be a Christmas fabric jellyroll, portable sewing machines (in working condition) and sewing supplies.  Pizza will be provided by the guild.  

Program 

Brenda C. presented an interesting program on Half Square Rectangles.  She gave a very detailed demonstration on the construction process and several helpful tips

Show and Tell

CC Coggins - 

                                  

Pat H. - Cat Quilt Wallhanging

Shannon J. - Scrap Crazy Quilt

                                 

Brenda C. - Cathedral Window (Top)
Crown of Thorns I=(Bottom)

                                     

Lawana S. - Stack and Whack quilt
(shown by daughter, Shannon J.)

                                    

Gwen S. - Beautiful purses

Ina J. - Patriotic Quilt

                               

Julia G. - Coloring Art Quilt
made by her grandson,
Julius, 7 yrs old

                                        

Patti M. - "Sweet Dreams" SAL
by Pat Sloan

                               

Patti M. - 2022 Block of the Month
by Sherri McConnoll

                          

Amber S. - "Look Mom! No Curves"
FPP quilt (our visitor)

                            

Judy S. - Summer Breeze

                                                                                                                                            

Judy S. - "Square in a Square" quilt
made using Tula Pink
"Tiny Bee" fabric

                                     

Judy S. - Tula Pink Lady Bug
backing fabric

                            

Karen C. - Log Cabin quilt completed 
(started by Glenna Parker)

Karen C. - quilted cosmetic bag

 

Following Show and Tell, the meeting was adjourned for fellowship and a delicious meal of tailgate appetizers and desserts.