October Minutes 2015

Town and Country Quilters’ Guild

Meeting Minutes

October 8, 2014

Present: 29 members

President Linda L welcomed all members and led a discussion about our favourite resources for inspiration and improving our quilting skills. We responded with: the Guild, old magazines inherited from family, other quilters, fabric, a sewing room, books such as All about Quilting A to Z, The Art of Classic Quiltmaking, The Quilting Bible, The Ultimate Quilters’ Guide, Quilting Arts magazine, Quilters’ Connection, a Quilting Journal, The Fibre Arts Group, the Pins and Needles group, Quilt shows, Workshops, Nature, and on-line: Just us Quilters, the Missouri Star Quilt Company, Pinterest, Leah Day .com., Town and Country Quilters’ blogspot.com.

Show and Tell:

·         Marie a 10 year old UFO, stained glass quilt in red/beige

·         Elizabeth – queen purple tulips, a wedding present, 3 years in making

·         Heather– a Debbie Mumm purse from Retreat

·         Sharon - wedding present Lover’s knot

·         Brenda – a UFO stacking blocks for Quilts of Valour

·         Janet– fat quarters pattern of cats

·         Helen -  placemats and trivets from Retreat

·         Jackie– UFO wall hanging with life sized ornamental  grass

·         Ruth– a homey wall hanging, a baby quilt, and a graphic square

Business Meeting:

Treasurer’s Report: Elizabeth reported a Balance of $4226.65, and moved her report be adopted; seconded by Ruth Butler. Motion carried.

Library:

·         10 Minute Blocks, 1 and 2, by Suzanne McNeill

·         Quick Strip Paper Piecing by Peggy Martin

·         Essential Guide to Modern Quiltmaking by Suzanne Woods

·         Quilters’ Connection with article about Karen Neary. *Moved by Janet and seconded by Marj to renew our subscription for another 2 years. Motion carried.

Retreat:

Marie reported the Retreat was a success. Discussion ensued re whether to have a Retreat every year, or maintain the same format, that is, every 2 years with a noted teacher, in the fall, in Berwick, and being catered. The group chose the latter. The organizing group will change, with the assurance that the process has been well documented to assist the incoming group for a smooth transition.

Program:

Cathy outlined a Program Plan for the year, with ideas from the membership to be incorporated:

·         Quilt as you go Workshop, with Ruth will be held on Saturday October 25^th, starting at 9AM, $20, and will include ideas for a 6 hour quilt, log cabin, small mug rugs, potholders or placemats.

·         November’s workshop will be with Corrine, making a purse, with supply list posted by Corrine.

·         January will be for Charity quilts and February or March, embellishments with Kate.

Linda was able to secure an exhibit of beautiful Quilting Art pieces by SAQA membersfor this evening’s meeting.  Information re this group is on line.

Note: from the Mahone Bay Newsletter, a website, www.favequilts.com., has additional free patterns, one being “Bloomin Quilt as you Go”.

New Business:

Linda pointed out we are without insurance coverage, and CQA is offering an insurance package for Quilt groups, with an annual premium of $130. This will cover loss, personal liability, for workshops, meetings, bookings, and covers the Guild in alternate locations. It was moved by Helen and seconded by Esther that we proceed with procuring the Insurance Package offered by CQA. Motion carried.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday November 12^th at 7PM.

Recorded by Barbara