Bargello Class March 29, 2025

 Terrific turnout for our Bargello class today taught by Judy. Thank you Judy! All the progress that was made looks amazing! Can't wait to see the finished product of these talented ladies!

March 8, 2025 Meeting

Meeting was called to order.

Carol and Ina motioned and seconded the February minutes be accepted as posted on blog.

Judy updated on the January & February treasurer report. Shannon and Brenda C. motioned and seconded to accept them as read.

For Old Business:

March 18th will be the Quilt of Valor Library program at 11-1 pm. It was asked for a volunteer who will lead this program and Brenda C. said she would check with Gwen's availability.

Raffle quilt top is complete and Watana is lined up to quilt it for us.

For New Business:

Maple Street has to find a new location to meet and are in need of somewhere to store their fabric. Several are checking out possible venues, but they would appreciate any ideas for possible places to move to. If you have any suggestions please contact Judy, Shannon, or Brenda C.

Artisan Day will be April 12th. Maple Street will be there hand-quilting, so be sure to drop by or stay and try out hand-quilting with these experienced ladies.

Because of Artisan day being on our usual meeting day we will have a brief meeting and sew day on April 5th. Lunch will be provided.

Bargello Class will be held on March 29th with Judy teaching the class. It will only be for those taking the class and you will need to purchase a copy of one of the books that will be posted further down. Lunch will be provided and Ina and Brenda C offered to bring a dessert for it.

We are in search for a national teacher for next year. Patti is planning on checking with Joncie Smith for a proposal of class possibilities and dates.

Patti informed us that the June gathering will be a fun 2 day event this year (Friday and Saturday). There will be classes and fun sewing for all.

Show and Tell:

Ebba - French Braid

Ebba - Loud

Ebba - For a Redhead

Ebba - For a Brunette

Julia - Purple Ocean theme - Ocean Waves

Julia - Tree of Life for Emma Jane

Cece - Maple Street Log Cabin

Pat - Jenny Doan's Opposites Attract

Brenda C. PTQ 2024 BOM

Tonya - Flintstone Blocks

Elayne announced that from March 18th through April 3rd there will be a (free to the public) art show at from 8-4 in Summer Hall on MUW campus. She shared a cute "poem" that went with a picture of a quilter hanging there.

2 door prizes were drawn today: CeCe won the first one and Brenda C. won the second one.

DEMO by Judy:

Judy demoed the class she will be teaching on March 29th. There are two book options for you to choose from if you wish to participate. You must have at least one to participate as you will choose your pattern from these. 

If you are wanting a smaller version the Braided Bargello Quilts is the way to go. Both are Available on Amazon and here is the link to them if you need it:

Braided Bargello Quilts ($18.60 plus tax as of March 8, 2025): https://a.co/d/fRCpFMP

Bargello Quilts in Motion ($19.95 plus tax as of March 8, 2025): https://a.co/d/64IunVr

Judy recommended strongly that we read through the introduction of the book and all the information for the pattern you choose.

You will need a gradual gradient of colors in your fabric choices, the book will tell you how many sets, etc... here is an example of how the strip sets will go together.

You will cut 2.5" strips of fabric to make your strip sets (one of each set that your pattern requires) and have them made before class if possible.

You will need to make a fabric number chart for the fabric you choose and keep your seam allowance consistent throughout your sewing. 

For the class, be sure to bring the following:

                Ziploc Bags (3-5)

                Seam Ripper

                Scissors

                Rotary cutter and cutting mat

                Sewing Machine   

                Thread

                Strip Sets

                Bargello book

                Fabric # Chart

                Printed color copy of your pattern from the book

Examples of Bargello Quilts and Judy demoing:

February 1, 2025 Meeting

Minutes:

Meeting called to order. Pat Hickey made a motion to accept the minutes from January as posted on the blog and Ina seconded the motion.

Motion was made by Carol and seconded by Molly to approve the lunch budget be used on sewing days to provide members lunch.

We need someone to help head up the Quilt of Valor (QOV) project for the library on March 18th. Please contact us through PTQ email if you want to help with this program.

If you have quilts that are queen size or smaller, and would like to loan them to the library for display, they will need to be brought to the library by February 27th deadline, you may bring them directly to the library starting February 17th.

Nancy Losure is doing a demo for us in July. We had choices between Tumbling blocks or Chemo Cape/Shawl. The guild selected the Chemo Cape/Shawl and hope to use it as a charity project for the guild.

Barjello class will be lead by Judy in March with demo at the meeting day and a sew day on the 29th to create our own Barjellos. All details for this will be given with the demo at the March meeting. If needed we will hold an extra sew day on April 5th to finish our projects.

Door Prizes were drawn and the winners were Brend C., Tonya, and Cece.

November we will have a yard sale/swap day for our meeting day.

We discussed trying to schedule a National Teacher for the upcoming years. When we say national teacher we just mean a teacher who travels anywhere in the nation to teach. We ask those of you who are interested to email us your suggestions for who you would like to have come.

Show and Tell:

Pat Hickey - Mariner's Compass

Pat Hickey - Triangle Star

Gwen Sisson - Peacock Embroidery top

Tonya Stewart - Flintstone Block

Keep working on your bucket lists. Bucket list is a project that you have never started but always wanted to. It could be a kit that you have ordered in the past or would like to order and try. It could be a certain technique like paper piecing, applique, etc... We will provide slips of paper for you to put your name and whatever you would like to try to accomplish this year from your bucket list. Then we would like to seal them in an envelope to be opened at the Christmas party and see who tackled something they always wanted to. It does not have to be a completely finished quilted project.

Meeting was dismissed and we held our sew day. Pat was generous enough to run get lunch for us and bring it back.

We were able to finish the top for the Southern Sayings quilt and get the blocks done for the Quilt of Valor quilt.

January 18, 2025 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters met for our first day back for the new year! We enjoyed seeing everyone and meeting Gabby. Patti made a motion to accept the minutes as posted on the blog and Cece seconded the motion. The Treasurers report was read by Tonya. Carol made a motion to accept it as read and Pat seconded it.

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

                                                    Elaine - "Charmingly Imperfect House"

                                              Beth - "Go Dawgs" (pawprint quilting on back)

                                                             Carol - "Christmas Carnival"

                                                                Carol - "Coneflowers"

                        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.