The Possum Town Quilters Of Columbus, MS, USA: May Business Meeting

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

May Business Meeting

Greetings Fellow Quilters!

Our last meeting was held on May 12th. We had no new members present at the meeting. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved as posted to the blog. Paper copies of the previous meeting were available at the meeting but no one requested a copy. The treasurer's report was approved as read with one correction (a typo).

The guild was presented a $200 check for participating in Artisan's Day.

We received an update on the charity quilts. There are two categories of baby blankets:

One for babies not going home - Bereavement Quilts/Blankets (2 or more per month).
Blankets for babies without a blanket (need approximately 10 of these per month).

We also have patterns for hats that can be crocheted, knitted or sewn. Gwen gave us the patterns for those. Karen also asked if anyone would like to go with her to deliver them to the hospital. Contact her if you would be interested.

The Bicentennial Quilt is ready for the border (needs to cut and attached).

A huge THANK YOU to Bostick Construction for hanging the Barn Quilt of the Art Center!!! We were truly blessed that they volunteered so readily.

The model for the Barn Quilt was made by Judy S. and quilted by Wantana. It can be seen in the Arts Center. The Barn Quilt was made by Rita W. Thanks for a wonderful job ladies!!!!!!!!!!!

The Rack made a request of the guild. They work with underprivileged children in a summer art program and would like for us to assist the children in making some simple blocks. The children would help sew the blocks on our second meeting of the month, Sit-n-Sew. These would be made into a wall hanging for the children. The guild voted to accept the proposal/request.

Keri and Carol gave us an update on the quilt for 2020. It will be composed of 1/2 square triangle. You may choose to use 1 color, two colors or 3 colors. These are pre-packaged from layer cakes and you may choose the block difficulty you would like. The cost is $7.00 for each block. You may do more than one block.

We will use the Magic Eight method to make the blocks. Put right sides facing together, draw an "X" on light one, pin together, sew on both sides, cut horizontally and vertically. You should have 4 pieces, 8 - 1/2 square triangles. Make sure to square them up. They should be finished at 4 1/2 inch squares. The blocks will be due in October. Prizes will be awarded. A viewer's choice will be given to the most creative.

We had a guest speaker at our last meeting. She spoke about her grandmother, Ethel Wright Mohamed. She began painting and drawing at an early age. She was from Belzoni, Mississippi. She created 175 pieces within 26 years. She was commissioned to create a piece for the Smithsonian Institute, "Working Americans." Her style of art is called Primitive Stitchery. Her works can be seen on the website: mamasdreamworld.com. Some of her works will be posted to the blog.

Thanks for all in attendance! Next meeting is June 9th. Hope to see you there.