SEACOAST MODERN QUILT GUILD
MONTHLY MEETING (via Zoom)
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Attendees:
JoAnne
D, Barbara M, Kate Q, Lou S, Diane S, Paula K, Suzanne W, Mary O, Theresa H,
Barb B, Brenda S, Patty C, Colleen H, Carol B
Committee Reports:
Treasurer’s
report was given.
Secretary’s
report – no updates to report
We are welcoming 2 new members to our group – Donna Cliff and Erin Bennett. Looking forward to seeing them in future meetings.
Patty C will send out information on a new member, someone who just began sewing in June.
Programs:
UFO Challenge: The October 2nd completion
due date is here! See below for details of the quilters entries.
Speakers/Workshops:
Carolina
Oneto Organic Shapes workshop – as
of this meeting 9 people have signed up. Gayle Brown, a former SMQG member and a
personal friend of Carolina’s tells JoAnne it’s a wonderful workshop. There may be some interest from the Seabreeze
and, Trumbull, CT Piecemaker quilt guilds.
Per
Carolina it will be part workshop and part demo. Have your machines ready, we can work along
with her.
Month
10 of our Piece & Love Block of the
Month by modern quilt designer Sherry Shish is now available on our page of her website. Everyone has received the details on
accessing it but if you need it resent let JoAnne know.
Reminder:
Do not share the pattern with anyone. It
is meant to be used by members, only.
Election for 2022 Board of Directors
officers – nominations need to be submitted for all positions. Candidates thus far are:
President – Patty
C (announced shortly after our meeting)
Vice President –
open
Treasurer –
Barbara M
Secretary – Carol
B
2020
is our 10 year Anniversary. Amy Friend, our founder has some ideas on how to
celebrate. More info to come.
UFO Challenge presentations:
Prizes
will be awarded on completed UFOs in 3 categories:
1. Oldest
2. Use of Color
3. People’s Choice
Some
were not able to complete their UFOs yet but did show their progress to the
group (below).
Kate submitted her 36”x40” blue “Z”
of her own design (20 different blocks) and, the same design in Tan, Brown and
Peach. Completed
Lou submitted a multi colored table
runner completed in scraps and, dryer sheets for the backing. She quilted the label. Completed
Paula submitted 3 quilts. 1) A mini quilt. 2) A Christmas mini quilt 3) Bright Birch
Tree quilt All 3 have been completed
Suzanne submitted her Anna Maria Horner
“Dear Diary” quilt with blocks of different sizes and colors and, Monarch
Butterfly wall hanging Completed
Barbara M submitted her “Fire &
Water quilt by Michelle Wilky (Succulent Quilt pattern) Completed
Mary submitted her Dresden plate
wall hanging – Jo Avery design using Alison Glass fabrics Completed
Barbara
M will create a survey for voting and send a link to the group.
Several
people are actively working on theirs:
Patty showed us her quilt started in an Amy Friend improv
class. Her second UFO is a LaBamba
pattern in Jewel tones and is partially Paper Pieced.
Theresa showed us her paper pieced
string blocks quilt in creams based on a Jenny Doan (Missouri Star Quilt Co)
pattern
Barb B showed us her scrappy Lone Star
quilt using Michael Miller fabrics
Colleen showed us her Village Houses
quilt and Summer Villa by Lucy Summers (9 patch)
Future Meeting Dates and
Locations:
Regular
monthly meetings will be held on the first Saturday of each month via Zoom
(adjusted for holiday weekends).
Be
sure to mark your calendars:
November 6
December 4
Zoom
meetings have been set up for all of 2021.
We will reassess as the months go on and changes will be made if we are
confident that we can meet safely.
Board
of Directors meetings will be held on the 2nd Thursday of every
month at 7p.m. via Zoom.
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