Reedsburg Area Quilt Guild July 13, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7pm by our president Kelly Kroon
Visitors for the night were - Bea Statz, who also joined the guild Monday night and Cynthia Errett
Shirley Alexander will temporarily be filling in as treasurer for June Behnke
Birthday – Deb Cavanaugh – Weren’t the brownies and ice cream scrumptious?
The minutes from June and the treasurer’s report were formally approved
With the addition of the dues that have been paid.
Sherri Enke and Chris Mangano were our hostesses.
It was decided a card would be sent from the Guild to Lorna Maxwell, whose husband is very ill. Lorna was suppose to be teaching at the 7/13/09 meeting, but had to cancel. Deb Cavanaugh stepped up and offered to teach painting on fabric instead.
September 2009 Lecture/Workshops – September 18th and 19th
To get the guild member price, dues needed to be paid by July 13th. Get out the word about the Lecture and Workshops. We need to get people to sign up!!!! Kits will be available at QQ for the Trip x Two Workshop
Airing of the Quilts – September 18th – Reminder to attend the quilt show and not to forget the Ugly Fabric Challenge
Round Robin Block Exchange – Ends next month. Last bags were given out. If completed early, bring in to QQ, so more blocks can be completed.
Challenge – don’t forget the challenge that Linda Kirby gave the Guild ----bring in your pillowcases for the Con Kerr Cancer Project. You know how nice it is to get something when you are feeling low. So, you can imagine how much these kids love getting a "special" pillowcase.
Open Sew Dates:
Come and work on whatever you want.
Monday, July 27th – 10am to 4pm
Friday, July 31st – 10am to 4pm
Monday, August 3rd – 10am to 4pm
Sunday, August 9th – 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Admission to these open sew days – pillowcase. If you need a pattern, go out our blog to get some instructions.
RAQG Quilt – It was decided that the appliqué will be Oak Leaves for the quilt that the guild will be making.
Upcoming meetings – some ideas that may be:
August – Discharge/Dye demo – by Kelly Kroon
September – Machine appliqué –fusing – Demo by Kelly Kroon
Hostess Setup Signup Sheet was passed around. If you did not get to sign up, see Kelly Kroon and she will let you know which months still need a hostess. Everyone needs to take their turn.
President’s Quilt
– 6" finished block on point (6 ½" unfinished)
Birdhouse Blocks are due at the August meeting
Background fabric----make sure that the clouds are going in the right direction on the block which is on point!!!!
Bus Trip – August 6th – Will be going to Green Bay, and then coming back we will be stopping at about 6 or 7 quilt shops. Contact QQ to sign up.
Trunk Show at QQ - Lunch Box Quilts. Check out the quilts, and patterns are available at QQ
Fat Quarter drawing - August is Black and White
Shirley won the drawing for Orange Fat Quarters
Show and Tell – Kelly, Eva, Deb and Jane had wonderful items to show us.
Fabric Painting – The rest of the meeting----and the most fun, was spent trying to paint fabric. Deb Cavanaugh taught us the technique, and did a wonderful job. Not only did she let us try the fabric painting, she brought in tons of beautiful examples to inspire us. I think we all went away with a new appreciation for people who do this, and many of us will probably try it again. THANKS again to Deb.
Tip of the Month –
- Eyebrow Shapers – work well for removing unwanted "stitches"
- Little Jars – handy to keep supplies in, especially when taking hand work.
Door Prizes – won by Barb, Judy, and Jane
If you win, bring one the next month
Tip of the Month Winner – Lynn Butler ---looking forward to her tip in August