The General Meeting was held at 10:00 am on February 10, 2019.
We had 25 members in attendance and 1 guest.
We had 19 attendees for the workshop with Sue Pawlowski that was held from 11 am-4pm.
Committees:
Bees (Terry) - Nothing to report. If you are interested in joining or starting a bee - please contact Terry.
Snacks (Kathy) - Thanks to Jalana, Mary, and Julie S. for treats today! For March - Cindy, Marge and Judy O are signed up.
Donation Quilts (Mary) - nothing to report
Member Ambassador (Rosie) - Nothing to report. Please be sure to inform Rosie if you know of someone needing a card.
Retreat (Vikki) - Final Payment is due at the March 10, 2019, at the CLMQG Meeting, or if you cannot make the meeting and are mailing a check in, we need to receive it at our PO Box no later than Wednesday, March 6, 2019. An email has gone to participants with information and the amount due. More information to come. Everyone is looking forward to a great time!
Challenge (Ann) - A drawing was held for those participating in the challenge and Shelley won! The February challenge was announced - see attached info.
Donations have been coming in (to Laura’s house) from quilting related companies - will be used for door prizes, raffles, retreat and our donation sewing events.
Door prize today was won by Meg. Remember to wear your name tag (make one if you don’t have one!) as there “may” be requirements for a door prize tag next meeting.
Upcoming Meetings:
March 10, 2019 - 1 pm - 4 pm.
General meeting and garage sale afterwards.
Board nominations will also be held with elections in May.
Please bring all your items that no longer bring you joy so they can bring joy to others!! Precuts, yardage and magazines/ patterns will be priced by the guild. Try to price unusual things yourself. Proceeds will benefit the guild general fund. Julie S will be organizing the donations.
April 14, 2019 - Tara Curtis Wefty Needle Fabric Weaving Workshop 10 am - 4 pm.
There will be NO general meeting this day due to the workshop. We will need commitment for the workshop by Feb 28 since Tara has to prepare materials for students. Members will be. $15 and non members will be $45. Pattern and supplies will be purchased the day of the workshop for ~$30-35. An evite has been sent out so please reply soon if you are planning on joining us.
May 19, 2019 - 1 -4 pm
General Meering
Board Elections
June 9, 2019
Sew-in 9 am-4 pm with general meeting at noon.
July 14 , 2019
Summer Birthday Party - plans still in progress!!
Other Business:
A general budget was presented with discussion of how to handle funds. The ideas suggested will be discussed by the board. It was decided to look for a 3rd workshop for the year.
Show and Tell
Lots of pretty quilts and handmade items today - see FB or IG for the pictures!
We are very thankful to Sue Pawlowski for leading her workshop on “Dancing with the Squares”. Find her on IG as @jacksquaresstudio or on the web at https:// www.jacksquaresstudio.com/ She has many intriguing patterns on her site!
Looking forward to seeing those finished quilts from today’s workshop at the March meeting!!
See everyone in March!!
Respectfully submitted - Mary
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2019 Chaiy Quilt Challenge
Focus Technique: Fussy Cutting
Monthly Technique: Heart Block(s)
Blocks Size: 4”+
Monthly Requirements
• Create 1 to many blocks incorporating a HEART design using a Fussy Cut Technique, along with an accent fabric, low volume fabric, or a fabric that reads solid
Monthly Drawing in March
• Earn 1 ticket for posting an IG post using the below tags between Feb 10 and Mar 9, 2019
• Earn 1 ticket by sharing your block(s) at the March CLMQG meeting
• Need not be present to win
Tags to Use and Follow on Instagram: #CLMQG2019FussyCut @Crystallakemqg
Heart Block References:
• Pinterest: Search for ‘Heart Block Pattern’
