August 11, 2018

Hi Ladies,

I guess you thought this would never come! Hope it was worth the wait. I had to do some shopping to add to my stash, now I have no where to put it. The meeting began at 9:30 with a reminder for everyone to sign in and mark whether or not you were staying for the afternoon session. The minutes were accepted as posted to the blog and the treasurer's report was approved as read.

Naomi created a new email account from Google. The email is PTQquiltquild@gmail.com.  Please let us know if you are not receiving emails and remember to check your spam folder to double check. If you haven't paid your membership dues please do so as soon as possible.

September's meal is soup and salad. Please stay and enjoy the fellowship with fellow quilters. Last month we had a TAILGATE theme and had a large crowd. Afterwards, Judy demonstrated paper piecing flying geese. I'm afraid I'm the slow learner in the group :).

The deadline for the 2019 Mountain Quiltfest Guild Challenge in Pigeon Forge is February 9th and the theme is Christmas. Your quilt must not have over a 160 inch perimeter. The show is March 19th - 23rd. The Pine Belt Fiber Art and
Quilt Show is October 5th and 6th. The due date if you plan to enter is August 15th. There is a $20 entry fee.

Challenge Quilt Blocks - 5 quilt blocks were left, please grab one if you haven't already. See Keri or Carol.

Julia had a call from someone who wanted the guild to give her a price for making a Memory Quilt for her mother-in-law. She lost her husband and has had a rough time adjusting to the loss. A motion was made to make a lap sized quilt for the price of $300. There was much discussion on the price. A motion was made and passed with 4 opposed. Julia is in charge of getting the materials (shirts, ties) from the family.

On the Charity Quilt, Naomi is doing a beautiful job of repairing the wedding ring quilt. The Mississippi Bicentennial Quilt is in need of binding. If you could stay and help with finishing the binding, that would be wonderful.

We have a Yard Sale slated for November. The money you make off of the things you sell will be yours to keep.

We discussed the Christmas party, it'll be here before we know it. We will play the Dirty Santa game ($15 limit)  and the Right/Left game which will consist of a handmade gift.

We need to discuss the Raffle Quilt for next year. Our last quilt was the Log Cabin Star and it was raffled off at Pilgrimage. When we raffle it off, the guild keeps the money. Terri H. will work on coordinating and getting things ready.

Wantana asked if anyone would like to participate in a Conversation Quilt. The theme is fairy tales. You would select the block that you want to portray. The size is approximately is 12.5 X 12.5

At the last Sit -N- Sew, Karen had Lane Russell bring in some old quilts, his grandmothers' and Karen showed how to do simple repair.

The Fat Quarter swap was discontinued due to lack of participation. We will try to think of something that everyone would like to participate in.

SHOW AND TELL:

Tonya with her Disney BOM, Bear BOM

Brenda C. - Chunky Churn Dash from Bonnie Hunter class that Brenda didn't get to go to because she was sick.

Brenda C. - Civil War fabrics made into Delectable Mountains - another Bonnie Hunter with Wantana quilting it.

Brenda C. - Baby self-binding quilts

Eva Marie C. - On Ringo Lake - Bonnie Hunter Mystery quilt from last year

Eva Marie C. - Chunky Churn Dash - Bonnie Hunter class

Eva Marie - class in Birmingham in 2017, "Clawless Turkey," from Talking Turkey class

Julia G. - Red Vehicle - received the blue ribbon at Cotton District Challenge at the Fiber Art meeting in Jackson. Blue House Challenge



Julia G. - Forest Green Spirit - with color removed



Annette P.  - On Ringo Lake - Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt



Annette quilted this by herself using her domestic sewing machine. She quilted in strips but on the diagonal.



Wantana - Sail Boats  - quilted for her great-grandson



Wantana - taught this class at the Wannabees



Wantana - Fringed Hexies - She quilted on her longarm.



Judy S. - Finish #13 - Stepping Stones - one of the Claudine Hansen classes she helped teach in Pigeon Forge.



Judy S. Finish #14 - Chunky Churn Dash - second one that she made since the class in June.



Juds S. - Finish #15 - purple and cream flying geese cut from "GO" cutter. CC free hand quilted the roses.



Judy S. - 16th finish - Covenant Gardens - free pattern from the internet

Demo - Paper Piecing Flying Geese by Judy S.
The demo began with Judy showing us some of her samples.















Judy with her published paper pieced flying geese. (Wonderful)

Showing us how to draw out the pattern we would like to use.

Possum Town Quilter's July 2018 Business meeting

July 14, 2018 PTQ minutes (minutes by Marilyn - Thank you!)

Meeting was opened at 9:38 by Naomi calling it to order.  She asked us to silence our phone and gave us the password for the building wifi.

Keri has a guest – Megan – who is interning in Tupelo as a healthcare administrator.

A motion was made by Keri and seconded by Glenna to accept the last month’s minutes as posted to the blog.  All approved

There was discussion of our blogspot and having an email for PTQ not connected to a person’s name.  There was discussion of how to find our blog, i.e., using google, etc.

Speaking of Google searches, Pat Hickey suggested looking up Teasdale Quilters to see pictures from prior quilt shows.

Treasurer’s report was given.  A motion was made by Karen C and seconded by Watana C to accept the report as given.  The question was asked how much we could have in the bank and not affect our banking or the IRS – we were assured that PTQ is no where near needing to worry about it any time soon 😉.

Taco Salad lunch $3.00 – Ina, Michelle, Gwen, and Marilyn brought the taco salad items and cake.  Next month will be a Tailgate party, so the theme is finger-food. BUT everyone is invited to bring anything for potluck.

The fat quarter swap was patriotic this month.  Since there have been few participants Naomi announced that we would discontinue the fat quarter swap.

Announcements:

• We are participating in the Pigeon Forge Mountainfest Challenge.  The theme is Christmas and the size must be 160” or less – or 40 x 40 and it must have a hanging sleeve.  The quilt must be turned in at the February meeting to Judy S. February 9, 2019. (AQS hanging sleeve instructions)
• Christmas party – please bring a homemade item for the right left game; your goals list; a secret santa exchange has not been decided yet.
• Children’s quilt project – Karen A said the project is on hold as the director of the arts council has resigned.
• Rent quilt challenge – Keri brought more blocks to sell.  It will take 42 to complete the quilt. Several people brought a finished block.  There will be a drawing for a prize in the September meeting for those who have completed their block(s).
• Mississippi quilt – This quilt will be raffled differently this year.  As soon as the quilt is finished and pictures can be taken the tickets will go on sale just for the quilt.  Karen will check to see if a link can be posted so we can purchase tickets on line.
• The November meeting will be a “yard sale” instead of a sit and sew after lunch.  You may sell items or swap with other members. Each person will keep the proceeds from their own items. Remember to bring cash/change to facilitate easy buying and selling.
• Naomi and Karen are planning a trunk show with old quilts for the 4th Saturday in August along with the regular sit and sew.   They will show a group of old quilts that belong to Lane Russell (the body shop guy at the Ford Dealership. He found quilts in this father's attic that they believe were made by Lane Russell's grandmothers.)  Karen will demonstrate to repair one of the old quilts that has a hole in it.  They are possible '30/'40 quilts, all needing repair.
• Quiltcom is going to be in Nashville next year, February 21-24, 2019.  It is presented by The Modern Quilt Guild. Modern quilting was popularized by the “younger” generation and they use the phrase “negative space.” Have a look at the guild's website - https://themodernquiltguild.com/
• Email address – there was discussion of a PTQ email that can pass to the new officers each year. It seems there is one already but that will need to be determined.
• SEW DELIGHTFUL in Tuscaloosa is closing on July 20.  There is a 2 yard minimum of purchase of fabric. Since several wanted to go to the sale, Naomi is coordinating a road trip on Wednesday, leaving at noon from the Maple Street quilters location.
• Karen A showed a Mud and Magnolias magazine article about the Barn Quilt Trail.  A bit of misinformation was in it but it was a nice article.
• Karen A brought house plants to share.
• There was discussion of collecting row by row patterns to share for this year.
• Rita will be speaking at the Jackson area quilt guild on July 23 at 9 am.  The county roads producer will be there and she hope to get information on that show.  She is still teaching classes but there are other volunteers now who paint and anyone can request to have one designed and painted for them.

SHOW AND TELL

Tana showed the Mississippi quilt that she finished quilting this week. Now it's ready for the binding to be attached and stitched down

Judy showed the “name that tune” quilt from a few years ago. We enjoyed guessing the songs.
There was discussion of another conversation quilt – Tana suggest fairy tales.

Half Square Challenge blocks turned in for the PTQ guild challenge Rent quilt 2020.
Good job, ladies!!

Ebba showed her Stack a Posy quilt made at Watana's Wannabee's. Quilted on the longarm by C.C.

the back of Ebba's Stack-a- Posy to show the quilting by C.C.

Michelle M showed two throws.

and the back side of one of Michelle's throws

Carol showed srappy stars

Sue's Chunky Churn dash from a Bonnie Hunter class

Sue's bed runner in Carolina Chain pattern

Kathy H showed her appliqued leaves in shadow boxes from the casting shadows book

Karen C a lavender quilt

Glenna P a day bed top in Prussian Blue which is a Fons and Porter pattern

Gwen Sisson showed 5 baby quilts/blankets and 19 premie hats,

Gwen's black and white signature quilt from several years ago.

Karen A.'s “I Spy” quilt she made for her newest grandson

Karen A. - another quilt for her exhibit in Meridian

Karen announced her show in Meridian with a reception on October 9.  She will be showing 15-18 art quilts. In January she will have a show here in Columbus.

Judy S showed her 11th quilt “finished” this year called “Love is All Around” which was quilted by CC.  

Judy Stoke's  “Snowflake Medallion” which is a Claudine Hanson pattern

CC's very large “Labrynth” which she recently quilted to give to her daughter.

Naomi showed the napkins she made in Tana’s Wannabee class

Marilyn H showed the 5 premie hats and a pieced baby quilt using the one-seam quilt block from Tana’s class.

Marilyn brought in vintage hankies with tatted lace edgings!

the tatted edging are very fine and delicate looking, probably made with #80 thread!!

One last order of business needed to be addressed. Members were reminded the officers slate for the next year:
Barb Deacon - President
Terri Hartman - Vice President
Kim Clark - Secretary
Karen C. - Treasure

C.C. made a motion and Karen seconded it that we accept the slate of officers as presented by the committee.  All approved. Congrats, ladies! and THANK YOU!!

Meeting was adjourned and Marilyn said grace for the meal.

Some of the ladies stayed for Sit and Sew after lunch.
There was also work going on in other spots but I don't have pictures of all that.

Happy Quilting to you all until next time!!! Have a happy July!