Cindy Conrad welcomed everyone and called us to order at 6:00 pm. A few announcements were made up front before we got started with the program and party.
Attendance & Membership:
We didn't have a sign-in sheet but I counted 39 in attendance.
No visitors
Announcements - Patty Ashworth:
Norris Guild Visit on August 23 at 1pm. Please call or email Patty Ashworth (cell 865-804-3604 or pattysa@comcast.net) if you are interested in going. Bring Sew-n-Tell to share!
August 26 from 1 - 4pm @ Atomic Fibers - Hawaiian Needle Turn Applique class taught by Patty Ashworth. Please sign up through Atomic Fibers
2017 Christmas Challenge - Patty Ashworth:
Please consider making 2 paper pieced mug rugs to exchange for our Christmas Party in December. Mug Rugs can be made using coffee filters as the foundation or they can be rectangular. Remember to make 2!
Other Announcements/Reminders:
Workshops/Classes
Chenille Scarf - September 9 is the new date for this class to be taught by Julie Niles at Connie Dean's office/sewing area. A list has been circulated for signups. Please let Julie know if you are interested and she will send another email to the original list of signer uppers. Examples of the scarf may be seen at Twisted Sisters Quilt Shop in Maryville. Supply list and maps to be provided again. Connie Dean's workplace - 9821 Cogdill Rd, Suite 1, Knoxville TN 37932
Crackers Class - September 16 from 9 - 4 and taught by Pat Bilski from Village Quilters - Crackers Class (Judy Niemeyer Class) - Pat Lakers showed an example of a quilt we will learn to make. The class will be held at the Civic Center. This class teaches a simple technique that will help with building paper piecing skills for other projects. Cost is $15 for guild members and $20 for non-members. Signups started at last month's meeting. Contact Wanda Somers (376-0102 ) or Pat Lakers (310-4192) for more information. A supply list and 15% discount coupon from Atomic Fibers in Oak Ridge was given out to those signing up and paying for the class. The discount is for the Crackers Class materials.
Block Drawing/Fat Quarter Exchange -- Julie Niles:
For our September meeting, we will have a drawing for 3 Fat Quarters in Civil War prints. Remember! Quilt Shop quality fabric should be used.
Pillowcases for Children's Hospital - Lynda McLaren:
Many pillowcases are being turned in. Pillowcases are due in November, but Linda is accepting them anytime!
UFO's - Allison Darken
No report given but be sure to email Allison at darkena@bellsouth.net with your list of UFO's. Better get busy finishing those UFO's. Prizes will be awarded.
Round Robin - Narda Hipsher:
Our pizza boxes are due at the September meeting. Get ready for the big reveal!!!
PROGRAM:
Hospitality House Presentation and Party - Cindy Conrad
Cindy gave a warm welcome and thanked our friends from the Hospitality House for hosting the party at the Cheyenne Building again this year. She introduced Kim Maes and her assistant, Monica Mathis. One of the Hospitality House Volunteers, Ronnie, and her husband were also at our meeting to take some pictures. Kim shared some stories about individuals who have received some of our quilts and gave the following statistics from the last 3 years:
- provided 5800 nights of stay.
- over 1000 guests from 35 counties, 25 states with 1 international guest.
- 10 to 20 quilts are given away yearly.
Cindy Conrad explained how we would be voting on the quilts for the various categories. The Categories and winners were listed on a ballot and members of the guild were allowed time to enjoy the refreshments and get a closer look at each quilt.
We had 31 BEAUTIFUL quilts donated and our friends from the Hospitality House certainly put on a nice party for us!!! The food was great - sandwiches, salad makings, TWO CAKES!
Everyone that turned in a quilt got a new charm.
Here are the beautiful quilts:
Door Prizes!
Here are the categories and winners:
Best Overall Quilt (followed the theme of "Wrapped in Warmth") -Verilyn Smith
"Wild & Wacky" Colors Quilt - Norma Spejewski
"Snuggliest" Quilt - Pat Lakers
"Quilt you would like to take home" - Pat Anderson
See you at our September 18 meeting at our regular meeting room and time!
Happy Stitching!
No comments:
Post a Comment