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Wednesday 4 June 2014

Calendar of Events


Calendar of Events 2014
June:
·          11th  closing pot luck dinner @ 6PM; bring plate, cutlery, cup and special dish
·         Challenge presentation using paint chip colour use or solid colours
·         Debbie V., hand dyed fabrics for Show and Sell
·         14th   Quilters Yard Sale at South Berwick Community Centre -   10 until 2PM
July:
·         16th – Glorious Colour by Kaffe Fasset at St. Mary’s University 7PM
August:
·         Quilt Show - Northumberland Guild Saturday August 2nd and Sunday August 3rd @ DeCoste Entertainment Centre, 99 Water Street, Pictou; 10 -5 Pm both days.

September:
·         10th – 1st guild meeting of season at 7PM @ Port Williams Fire Hall
·         26 – 28th – Retreat at Berwick Fire Hall; Karen Henry featured  instructor; $170 for 3 days; Friday night Trunk Show
·         Quilt Show –  26th – 10 -7PM, 27th – 10 – 5PM - The Highland Quilt Guild, 197 Main street,  Antigonish;  Admission $5

May Minutes


Town and Country Quilters’ Guild
Meeting Minutes
May 14, 2014
Present:  29 members
Guests: Sarah L.; has attended several W/S, and has now joined
Minutes of April 2014 – first month of being available on blog site; minutes accepted
Treasurer’s Report: Elizabeth B. will submit budget for 2014-15 at the June meeting. We are in good financial shape.  Report moved by Elaine P. and seconded by Marj T. Motion carried.
Correspondence: Quilters’ Yard Sale at South Berwick Community Centre on June 14th 10 -2PM. Contact Janet T. for a table. Charge for a table is a free will donation to the hall.
Library: 1) Seasonal Silhouettes by Edyta Sitar, 2) Canadian Quilter 3) Quilting Modern – Jackuie Gering, Katie Pederson 4) The Big Book of Nickel Quilts – Spethe & Thode   Bill $72.05
Committee Reports:
Retreat: all 30 seats filled
Program: Ruth P. Cathy B. have signed up to help with the Program Committee; Faye B. will continue to sit in and offer input
Social: no change
Nominations: Presidency still open. Helen A. will consider along with a co-chair. Others are asked to consider giving their time, and with a co-chair, the position may seem less daunting to some.
Old Business:  Structure of meetings, feedback welcome.
New Business:  Community resident has fabric for donation for projects or charity; will be welcomed. Also has a large quilt frame; Linda L. interested.
-          Rosemary D.A. recommended a New Members pamphlet be developed for pertinent information on the workings of the Guild
-          Vanessa A. seeking interest from members to collaborate in making Quilts of Valour; Kate M. will do a presentation re the merits of this project in the fall
-          Children’s quilts have in past always gone to the IWK. It was questioned whether VRH might be interested. New member Sarah L. who has an association with VRH will check into this possibility.
-          Centreville Quilt Show was a huge success as reported by Sharon M., with 700 people attending, 500 meals sold, and making more than last year. Sharon extended thanks to those who contributed quilts and rugs and helped with the event.
Presentation of Korean Embroidery: by Deann Mc.
Many examples of the most intricate embroidery by Dean, her teacher, encompassing the culture and costumes of Korea during her time spent there from 2000 – 2005
Show and Tell:
-          Barb L. – slab quilt Red Serendipity
-          Ruth B. – Happy Cats children’s quilt
-          Rosemary D.A. – Mixed Media winter scene; pillowcase and baby hat
-          Pat T. - crazy quilt with floral backing in purple/ green; reversible bag
-          Elaine P. – wool penny rug, a work in progress; scrappy quilt top from Faye’s W/S; blue/green French Braid top
-          Vanessa A. – crazy quilt in orange and blue
-          Heather M. – stitched picture
-          Elizabeth B. – scrappy lap quilt
-          Joanne T. – blue and cream queen quilt from quilt show with trillium quilting; red/black/ white quilt with fabric chosen by husband
-          Helen A. -small Sashiko hanging from the W/S
-          1062 inches recorded from quilts shown
Meeting adjourned. Next meeting will be on June 11th at 6PM for closing PotLuck. Bring your favourite dish, plate, utensils and mug.
Recorded by,
 Barb L.