Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Karen Cauley. Minutes for the October 24 meeting will be posted to the blog for review and approval by the next meeting. The treasury report was given by Treasurer, Judy S. There were no changes from the previous month's report. The treasurers report was presented and approved by unanimously with a motion by Terri H. and seconded by Tonya S.
Old Business
Committee Chair Reports
Raffle Quilt Committee - "Southern Sayings" - Tonya S. and Patti M. - The embroidered block has been completed by Brenda E. It's almost pieced together. The goal is to have it completed by Feb to take to the Spring Gathering so that we can sell tickets.
New Business
New Officers for 2025
President - Karen C.
Vice President - Brenda C.
Treasurer - Judy S.
Secretary - Tony S.
- Karen asked members to submit program ideas. She said the officers will try to have a calendar ready to hand out at the upcoming Christmas party.
- The Feb 25 meeting will be moved to the 1st Sat of the month. The first saturday is QOV day and we will have a sew day to work on QOV blocks. Materials and pattern will be provided. Bring machines. Lunch will be provided.
- Maple Street Quilters have recently donated 9 quilts to Safe Haven, a non-profit organization for battered/abused women. All of these quilts were hand quilted.
- We will be bringing sewing days back once a quarter, or more, if enough interest. Sew days will be immediately following the regular monthly meeting. Lunch will be provided on sewing days. Pat H. volunteered to act as coordinator for food.
- We still need to pay Barb D., Terri H., and CeCe C. for their work done on the Block Heads quilt
General Announcements:
December 7th Christmas Social will be held at Flint Hill Church in Caledonia. Address is 80 Flint Hill Road, Caledonia.
Program -
Rita W. and Patti M. shared quilts they have made together, virtually, over the past few years. Most were Pat Sloan BOM's, Lori Holt BOM's, Sherri McConnoll BOM's and Bonnie Hunter mystery quilts. The quilts, although made using the same pattern, look different due to fabric selection and quilt pattern selected. Both said it's so much more fun to sew with a buddy than alone and it's also good to have someone to hold you accountable.
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| Lori Holt BOM "Scrappiness is Happiness" |
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| Sherri McConnoll's BOM 2022 |
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| Patti's Backing on "Scrappiness is Happiness" |
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| "Taking the Train" - a pattern purchased and fabric selected from stashs |
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| "Fruit Jars" - A fun project. Veggie and fruit fabric collected together and shared for over a year. |
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| Pat S. Quilt Along 2022 - Patti has gifted hers already. Rita's fabric was Anne of Green Gables by Riley Blake |
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| Pat Sloan "Secret Lives of Color" year long sew along. |
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| "Quilters for Ukraine" - a Pat Sloan inspired sew along to show support for Ukraine, Door Hangings |
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| "Fall Frolic" - A Pat Sloan sew along |
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| "Be My Neighbor" - A Pat Sloan sew along. |
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| "Rhododendron Trail" - The 2021 Bonnie Hunter mystery sew along. |
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| "Chilhowie" - The 2022 Bonnie Hunter mystery sew along. |
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| Tonya S. - Flintstone Paper Pieced blocks |
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| Tonya S. - Flintstone Paper Pieced blocks |
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| CeCe C. - An appliqued book made for a special grandchild |
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| CeCe C. - Beautiful applique |
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| CeCe C. - A treasured quilt to her grandchild. A book of vowels. |
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| Barb D. - a beautiful BOM |
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Carol J. - "Cabin in the Woods"
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| Brenda C. - "Ruby Jubilee" |
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| Brenda C. - "Goodnight Irene" |
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| Brenda C. - "Arrowhead" |
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| Judy S. - "Bargello" |
