Update on the Words of the South was given, just the top row to be sewn together and boarders put on before it will be ready to be quilted. Patti volunteered to finish the top, but it was also suggested we finish it at the sew day in February. We hope to have it ready for the June MQA gathering to sell raffle tickets. Patti will arrange for us to have a table for that purpose, but we do need volunteers to man the table.
February 1st will be our meeting day for February as MQA will be meeting on our regular meeting day. We will also have a sew day and work on the Words of the South as well as the quilt of valor. The Quilt of Valor website is https://www.qovf.org. Lunch will be provided by PTQ and Pat will bring a dessert. She needs one more volunteer to bring another dessert. Contact her/Possum Town email to let us know.
We announced the Pigeon Forge challenge for the year is "Land That I Love"...PTQ decided to opt out of this one for this year.
March 18th will be the library program and Brenda Crownover has suggested doing a QOV program of what it is, why we do it, etc... It was also suggested by Gabby that we do a barn quilt one, showing the barn quilts found on the barn quilt trail in fabric form.
Door Prize #1 was drawn and Ebba was our winner.
Shannon volunteered to be responsible for setting up the door prizes. We can always use fresh door prizes from any who would like to contribute.
If interested in becoming a MQA representative please email Terri Turnage/Patti Moore, or check out the website at https://www.mississippiquilt.org.
The calendar for the year is still a work in progress that we hope to have ready for you by the next meeting/sew day. For now we have QOV sew day on February 1st, Bargello Demo by Judy in March, and Bargello sew day in April.
Door Prize #2 was drawn and Patti was the winner.
For activities suggested for the year we had quite a few possibilities mentioned:
1) Antelope Canyon quilt - possibly in May
2) Tumbling Block quilt
3) Chenille quilt - Brenda C. will see if she can find a teacher for
4) Traveling Quilt
5) Organization Tip Sharing
6) Ugly Fabric/Color Crayon Challenge
7) Block Colorway swap
8) Bucket List - create your list of projects you have always wanted to try/do and try to accomplish them.
9) Monthly/Seasonal Wall-hanging
10) Karen Demo a Mondo Bag
Door Prize #3 drawn and Molly was the winner.
Charity Quilt possibilities for the year are Pillowcases or Blankets for hospital or Dream Center. We will have to check for where the greatest need is.
Show and Tell:
Terri Turnage - Shop Hunt Quilt
Beth - "Go Dawgs" (pawprint quilting on back)
Carol - "Christmas Carnival"
Brenda E. - "2024 Old Town Winter Mystery" (Bonnie Hunter design)
Next month's meeting (February 1st) be sure to bring your bucket list and sewing machine with neutral threads.
