Artisan Day/Quilt Raffle

We had a wonderful time at Artisan Day. Lots of people stopped to see the quilt and purchase raffle tickets!

Elaine Hartfield was the winner!

April 4 Minutes

Meeting was called to order.

Motion and second by Judy and Marilyn to accept the minutes as posted on the blog.

Carol and Judy motioned and seconded to accept the treasurers report as presented with a delay on updates until the next meeting due to this meeting being moved earlier than statement could arrive.

Artisan Day coming up next weekend (April 11, 2026). We will begin setting up around 8ish.

We drew crayons for a 3 color - 3 yard quilt challenge. If you want to participate you will have the opportunity to grab three colors from a bag to use as your quilt colors at the next meeting. If you can't wait and want to get going on your quilt now, here is a online color generator tool:

     https://eontools.com/color/crayon-color-generator/#google_vignette

For some 3 yard quilt pattern ideas, here are a couple of websites that you can check out:

    https://sewcanshe.com/30-best-3-yard-quilt-patterns-all-free/

    https://quiltdom.com/yard-quilt-patterns/

The 3-yard quilt challenge is due at the August meeting - doesn't have to be completely quilted and bound...a top will do.

Door prize winners this time were: Carolyn E., CC, Tonya, and Lawana.

Show and Tell:

Pat Hickey

Pat Hickey

Pat Hickey - Snail Trail

Shannon - Paper Pieced Butterfly

Shannon - Mystery Block of the Month

Shannon - Bonnie Hunter's Lupine Laughter

CC - Paper Pieced Butterfly Bag

Tonya - Mystery Block of the Month

Brenda C held a hand-quilting demo for us and CC showed us how to hide a knot.

To see the video of Brenda's hand-quilting please use the link below. It is unlisted, so only through this link can you view it. Sorry in advance for the quality and extra noise in background.

https://youtube.com/shorts/VvXtcydcjmE?si=jtT8mcDn9XC2IqhO

March 14 Minutes

Meeting called to order by Ebba.

Pat made the motion and Carol seconded to have the minutes accepted as posted on the blog.

Shannon gave the Treasurers report. Judy motioned and Carolyn accepted them as read.

New member Judy Endsley joined us today. Welcome Judy.

Ebba mentioned that there were 7 openings for quilt retreat at Grits and Grace Inn. If interested in going please contact Ebba or Karen C. for more information.

We are taking suggestions for a place for Joncie to stay when she comes for the July 25th class. We will be asking Joncie about protocol for those who already own the tool and pattern for the class.

Karen updated us on the QOV blocks, there are still a few out, but when those come in we should have enough to make the quilt. On March 28th at 11 AM there will be a QOV program and quilt presentation, all are welcome to attend.

Karen reminded us that the Summer gathering for MQA will be in Pearl, MS in August. Fall Gathering is scheduled for Halloween weekend, but they need a place to host it. MQA is also considering going to two meetings per year with classes and being held in Jackson for both every year.

Judy updated us on Artisan Day. It will be on April 11th from 12 to 5. We will be allowed to set up starting at 8. We passed around a sign-up sheet for manning the raffle ticket table for the Southern Sayings quilt. If you can come to help out it would be greatly appreciated. The Raffle winner will be announced at 3:15. So far we have these slots signed up, but more than one can sign up for each time slot:

9-10 Gabi and Cheri

10-11 Molly and Judy

11-12 Carolyn

12-1 ________________

1-2 CC

2-3 Tonya

Next month's meeting will be on April 4th due to Artisan day being on the 11th.

Brenda brought the Rent Quilt Blocks and explained what we were to do to make the blocks. It is the Laundry Basket quilt blocks. They are due by June meeting and should be 10.5" unfinished.

Door Prizes were drawn and won by Tonya, Carolyn, Pat, Karen C., and Beth S.

Show and Tell:

Patti J. - Crazy Quilt tied and made by her Grandmother

Carolyn - Flower Quilt

Gabby - Patriotic Quilt

Shannon - Mystery Block

Shannon - Log Cabin (one of her bucket list items)

Tonya - Mystery Block

Meeting was adjourned.

Some stayed for a Paper Piece demo and sewing. 

February 14 Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order.

Minutes were accepted as read on blog with motion by Ina and second by Carol.

Treasurer report was shared by Shannon. Raffle tickets for the Southern Sayings quilt will be available at the next meeting to sell or purchase. The money from this goes toward our rent at the RAC. Maple Street asked to combine their checking account with PTQ, but keep it separate in the books, just to help them keep from dropping below the minimum needed in their checking account as they are paying to rent the space at the RAC monthly. Marilyn motioned and Ina seconded.

We had a new visitor today, so welcome to the club Rebecca.

Ebba is looking for her 16 1/2" square ruler, if anyone has any information on its whereabouts please let her know.

Mountain Quilt Fest Challenge was presented to the group. The theme is a 250 year celebration of our country. Gabi shared some ideas. To go forward we would need at least 5 entries to be able to enter as a group. If interested speak up or we will pass this year.

Someone left contact information wanting someone to make a quilt for them...Ebba will investigate what they are looking for.

Ina presented the QOV instructions and packets of precut fabrics for the blocks. The kits have to be signed out and returned to ensure the quilt comes together. These will be due at the next meeting so reach out to Ina if you want to get one.

Calendars were passed out and will be added to the blog under the 2026 Calendar tab. Please note that the MQA gathering will not be in June but in August this year for the summer gathering.

Brenda presented the 2025 bucket list check in and quite a few knocked off some items from their lists so way to go guys!

Door Prizes were drawn: Tonya, Ina, and Pat were the winners today.

Choices for Joncie's class for July were presented and everyone voted. The winner was Tucker Trimmer Rangeley Quilt (see pic below).

Show and Tell:

Patti J. - Tie Pillows

Terry T. - Nativity quilt

Julia - Mystery Blocks

Gabi - Bag

Gabi - Rag Quilt

Gabi - Strawberry Quilt as you Go

Brenda C. - Mystery blocks

Brenda C. - Block of the Month Quilt

Brenda C.  - Bag

Beth - Mystery Blocks

Beth - Wrapped in Love

Pat - Lady of the Lake

Pat - Friendship Houses

Carol (and Savannah) - Scrappy Feathered Star

Ina - Oh My Stars

Ina - Mystery Blocks

Theresa - Bag

CC - 2 Bags

Tonya - Mystery Blocks

Tonya - The Quilt Block Cookbook Blocks

Ebba brought Valentine Treats for everyone...Thank you Ebba.

Meeting adjourned and some stayed to work on QOV blocks.

We forgot to cover it , but there will be a paper-piecing class after the Meeting in March presented by Tonya. Tonya will be demonstrating and have copies of the following pattern for you to try your hand at paper-piecing.

Supplies for paper-piecing class include:

Various colored scraps - at least 5 inches square (can be a variety of fat quarters or cuts from fabric yardages) - I would suggest four/five different colors and a background color of your choice

Thread

Rotary Cutter

Sewing Machine and accessories

Extension cord

Seam Ripper

Scissors