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.
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Rosemary D.A. recommended a New
Members pamphlet be developed for pertinent information on the workings of the
Guild
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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
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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.
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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:
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Barb L. – slab quilt Red Serendipity
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Ruth B. – Happy Cats children’s quilt
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Rosemary D.A. – Mixed Media winter
scene; pillowcase and baby hat
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Pat T. - crazy quilt with floral backing
in purple/ green; reversible bag
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Elaine P. – wool penny rug, a work in
progress; scrappy quilt top from Faye’s W/S; blue/green French Braid top
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Vanessa A. – crazy quilt in orange and
blue
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Heather M. – stitched picture
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Elizabeth B. – scrappy lap quilt
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Joanne T. – blue and cream queen quilt
from quilt show with trillium quilting; red/black/ white quilt with fabric
chosen by husband
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Helen A. -small Sashiko hanging from the W/S
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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.
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