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.

Work by Mrs. Ethel Wright Mohamed

More artwork by Mrs. Ethel Wright Mohamed

Keri - "I did not Quilt" Tablerunner - quilted by friend in Tennessee (Sarah)

Keri - quilt for neighbor's child - made from left over Charm squares

Carol J. "Elephants Quilt" new granddaughter in August. Carol quilted this herself using straight line quilting

Carol J. "Medallion," from 2014, Sew Delightful quilted it.


Tonya with her "Land Before Time" top is finished, this is for her oldest son


Tonya - "Gnome for the Holidays"


Tonya - Disney Blocks


Sue S. - baby shower gift, "Baby is a Cow Girl"


Wantana - Applique - Block 1 - worked on while traveling


Wantana - Block 2 - worked on while traveling


Wantana - "Dancing Daisies" Pigeon Forge class


Pat H. - Pigeon Forge class


Pat H. - Half hexi pattern - found on Missouri Star


CC - Shirt Memory Quilt - 4 shirts inside, 1 shirt for binding and she quilted using her longarm


CC - "Stack a Posey" this will be the Maple Street Charity Quilt


Ina - Paxton's Quilt


Ina - EEP NHQ BOM


Kathy H. "Riverwalk Sunrises" quilted on her Bernina


Kathy H. Bereavement Quilts


Gwen S. "Signature Quilt"


Gwen - Finished top from Karen A's beginning quilting class


Gwen S. "Bereavement Quilts"


Gwen S. - "On Ringo Lake" blocks


Brenda C. "Bereavement Quilts"


Judy S. "Cozy Posey" Finish #8


Keri and Carol - Demo of the blocks we are making

April Business Meeting

Hi Ladies! It's been quite a while since I posted and I do apologize. But here it is and I hope you enjoy reading it. We had no guests at our last meeting:(. I was asked to start making copies of the blog posts for those who do not have access to internet, so I will bring those to the meeting on Saturday. The minutes were approved as posted to the blog and the treasurer's report was read and approved.

Old Business:

First things first (LOL), we had ham for lunch. At the next meeting, we will have sub-sandwiches. Please remember to bring $3.00 for a Chef-On-A-Shoestring if you wish to eat. As of last month, we had 11 people signed up for the goal list. Remember, the one who finishes the most goals on their list will win the pot or kettle. It costs $5.00 to join in the competition. This should be fun to see how many goals we reach and how much money I or you could win:)

Remember the Fat Quarter Swap - the color for April was pink or purple. The color for May is floral flowers.

The Artisan's Day quilt is at the rack. Thanks to all those who participated. According to all that were there, it was deemed a success.

Rita gave a report that the Buttahatchee Barn Quilt Tea Cakes and Tea was a great success. They had over 150 visitors come through in approximately two hours.  (WOW). She asked if members who let her borrow quilts could leave them a little longer because more people wanted to go and visit the church and view the quilts. We are blessed to have so many talented quilters!!!!

New Business:

Registrations for the June Gathering should have been postmarked by April 14th. Judy gave a report and said as of that date, they only 64 registered for Bonnie Hunter's classes.

If you viewed the earlier post on the blog, you will see that the Barn Quilt (thanks, Rita)is hung out on the 5th Street side of the Arts building. Judy did the replica quilt and Wantana quilted it. Please be sure to mention or thank Bostick Construction for bringing their machinery over to hang it. THANKS GUYS!

For our Challenge Quilt, we will pay $100 plus the cost of supplies to have it quilted. It will be worked on at the April 28th meeting and hopefully completed as well.

Pigeon Forge Challenge packet is a Mountain Heritage Challenge. (not sure who to see about that). Will include more details after talking with Naomi.

The National Quilt Museum has offered a challenge quilt using English Paper Piecing. It can be accessed through the website. (I will post that later as well). For some reason I don't have the website in my notes.

Demo:

Naomi - English Paper Piecing

Show and Tell:

Cabin in the Woods (for grandson) - Linda B.


My Secret Garden - Linda B.


Trail to Paducah - Judy S. (6th finish)


Grandchildren Quilts - Julia G.


Cloth Book - Wantana


Orange Peel Pattern with couching as she quilted - Wantana


Pickle Dish class in Pigeon Forge wedges are paper pieced - Brenda C.


Bonnie Hunter's "On Ringo Lake" - Brenda C.


National Quilt Museum April Block of the Month, Bow Tie Block - Kathy H.


Baby Quilt - Self Binding - Kathy H.


Purple Mountain Majesty - Ruby (for Godson)
(quilted by Wantana)


Baby Quilt from donated fabrics from Maple Street - Lawana

Garish Orphan Blocks - Karen

         Orphan Blocks - Karen A.


Good Vibrations - Karen A.



Flannel Self Binding Baby Quilts - Kathy E.


Flannel Self Binding Baby Quilts - Kathy E.



Disney Donald - Tonya


Gnome Holiday BOM - Tonya

April Bear -Tonya

Daybreak - Karen M. 

Hand Pieced Elongated Hexagon - Naomi

Heart Mug Rug - Naomi