Meeting
minutes: March 15, 2015
Kira called the meeting to order at 10:06 am. Kira welcomed members and visitors. There were 32 members
present and 3 visitors.
Treasurer's
Report
Nona reported that the guild has an adequate balance after MQG dues of $850. No definitive
answer was available. National dues are based on the number of paid
memberships on record as of December.
Birthdays
Two
members celebrated birthdays this month. After a rousing Happy
Birthday, each received a fabric lollipop.
QuiltCon
2015
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| Beverly showing the results of a class she took at Quiltcon |
A
presentation was given to the Guild by those members who attended
QuiltCon 2015 held from February 19-22, in Austin, Texas. Becky, Yvonne, Marcy, Diane, Melissa J., Donna, Melissa L., Kelly and Beverly all gave glowing reports about how awesome the convention was. Each
member had a variety of different experiences to share with the
membership.
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| Photo Credit: Cindy Marvel |
The
Guild submitted a quilt of our own design made with a color palette
selected by the MQG to QuiltCon for exhibit at the show. The quilt
was returned to us and will now be used as a charity quilt. The name
“From Here To There And Back Again” was suggested for the quilt.
Modern
Minutes
Defining
Modern Quilting will now be called Modern Minutes. Kira introduced us
to Modern Mirage by Lee Heinrich. Alternate grid work, bold solids,
and negative space help define this as a modern quilt. Visit Lee
Heinrich's blog at www.freshlypieced.com
Block
Lottery
There
were 34 blocks submitted for the lottery this month. Our lucky
winners are: Mandy and Sherry who divided the blocks equally.
Mandy
also showed us her completed top from last month's block lottery
winnings.
Next
month the block will be a Log Cabin using white and Kona Ash on one
half and modern prints on the other. Please check out the blog for
pictures and directions.
Charity
Quilts
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| Blocks by Melissa J, Mary, Bobbi, Cindy, Natalie, and Wendi. Pieced by Cindy. Pattern is an adaptation of Reverse Rainbow Starburst Quilt by Flutter Kat. |
Cindy has challenged the Guild to make some Reverse Rainbow
Starburst blocks for a charity quilt to be donated to Children's
Family First. Directions can be found on flutterkat.com
Door
Prizes
Fourteen
members won door prizes ranging from charm packs to books.
Congratulations!
Program
Melissa
J presented a wonderful program on the Quilt Design Process.
Melissa was well prepared and enthusiastic about the process of quilt
designing and finding inspiration. The program was well received by
all present.
Our
program next month will be a trip to A&E. A count was taken by
show of hands. A special discount will be offered by A&E to ECMQG
members. Please show your membership card and wear your name tag.
Show
and Tell
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| ECMQG members don't just make quilts. Natalie's daughter made this cute skirt from C&S fabric |
Eleven
members had show and tell for the Guild today. Included along with
the quilts were several tote bags, mug rugs, baby quilts and a
variety of stuffed animals presented by Natalie's daughter, who was
visiting.
Swaps
The Cotton and Steel fat eighth swap took place at this meeting. Many members
participated and everyone seemed pleased with their new fabrics. The
membership was reminded to please follow the rules of the swap, as
posted on the blog, so that all participants receive the same value
in the swap and to make it as easy as possible for the swap mamas.
Respectfully
submitted,
Wendi, Secretary
Donna, Asst. Secretary
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