JULY 2025 MEETING MINUTES

Jean Craig, President, called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM with 24 members in attendance.

Business / Announcements:

·      The August 26 meeting will be available via Zoom for the Color Theory program.

·      The next Sew Day is August 16.

·      Dates provided by Linda Ambrose; 

o   Coastal Carolina Fair 10/30 - 11/9/25; quilt intake is 10/18 - 10/19 and pickup is 11/10. 

o   Tunnel to Towers Foundation: the opening date is to be determined and may be in Jan or Feb. To date, there are 40 completed quilts, 10 being quilted, and more in progress. The total number needed is 100. The quilt size should be 60” x 65".

o   Cobblestone Quilters Show is Fri-Sun, Mar 20-22, 2026 at the Trident Tech Convention Center. Quilt intake is Mar 16. There are 2 categories for modern quilts, Solo and Duet. For more info, visit the website at https://cobblestonequilters.com/cobblestone-2026-celebration-of-quilts-fiber-arts-show/

o   Quilters of SC retreat is Oct 24-26, 2026 in Myrtle Beach. Visit https://www.quiltersofsc.org/ for more info. The Spring Meeting will be held in March 2026. 

·      QuiltFest Jacksonville is being held Sept 19-21, 2025.

·      Irene posted 2 free items, please see her if interested.

Committee Updates:

·      Outreach: Kate Weston collected 4 pillowcases and several quilts. Kate offered some kits and additional fabric to be used for donated quilts. In total, she has collected 9 tote bags, 28 pillowcases, and 24 quilts. The goal is 44 quilts by November.

·      Programs: The August 26 program is Color Theory by Charles Cameron.

·      Challenges: The 2.5” strips were distributed by Kim McPeake and Rick Sanchez for members to make quilts and tote bags.  They requested that no one make a jellyroll race quilt; be creative. If requested, Kim and Rick (and others) will quilt the pieced tops, but you are asked to supply the batting. Kate has batting if needed. 

·      Christmas Stockings; Susan Brandt circulated a signup sheet and provided guidelines to ensure the full stockings are sturdy enough to hold the items. Please line or line/quilt the stockings. The stockings are due by the Dec 7 Christmas party. All who participate will be entered into a drawing for prizes.

·      Sew Days: Cathy Beemer suggested that members work toward a specific project for the next 3 months (Aug/Sept/Oct). Susan Brandt shared a raw edge applique sample, such as used in Laura Heine collages. Steam-A-Seam is used to fuse fabric to the collage background.  The proposed subject for this project is flowers. Cathy and Susan will distribute a supply list for members to prepare for the first Sew Day on August 16. Participation in this project is optional; members can attend Sew Day and work on their own projects. 

·      Quilt Camp: Phoebe has been reaching out to attendees for the September event.

 

Program:  Molly presented “Christmas in July.”  She made and demonstrated handmade gift ideas for a “working person,” a teenager, a kitchen gift, a spa gift, and a bookworm. Items included a lanyard pen holder, glasses case, sunglass case, money holder, gift card holder, mug rug, towel holder, trivet, casserole carrier, cloth-covered basket, makeup remover cloths, scrunchies, neck heated cloth filled with rice, sleeping mask, ice cream cozy, bookstand, bookmark, book cover, ornaments, and more. 

Seven members shared their quilts at Show and Tell. 

The meeting adjourned at 7:56 pm.

Events & Dates to remember; See the 2025 Calendar on the side bar for full details! 

Next sew day at Five Eighth Seams  - August 16

Next meeting - August 26

Quilt Camp - September 4-7

Holiday Party - December 7

JUNE 2025 MEETING MINUTES

Jean Craig, President, called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM with 23 members in attendance.

Business / Announcements:

·      Jean reviewed the online calendar and highlighted that the next meeting date is July 29, the fifth Tuesday of the month.

·      The next Sew Day is July 19 and will feature Kate Weston using inktense pencils on ‘prepared for dye’ fabric. More details will be forthcoming.

·      QuiltFest Jacksonville is September 19-21 with registration beginning July 25. Please contact Pam Everitt for more information.

·      We are seeking a Programs chair. Please contact Jean if you are interested.

Committee Updates:

·      Programs: The August program is Color Theory by Charles Cameron.

·      Challenges: Next month we will distribute the collected fabric that will be cut into 2.5” strips for members to make quilts and tote bags. Longarm volunteers are needed, please see Kim McPeake if you are able to assist.

Program:  Project Bags was presented by Jean Craig with additional examples provided by Connie Zafiris and Karyn Iserman. This is an inexpensive way to customize a bag for organizing sewing / quilting projects by purchasing bags from TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc. They are waterproof and are great for storing wet items. Jean will share the detailed presentation with members.

Four members shared their quilts at Show and Tell. 

The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.

Events & Dates to remember; See the 2025 Calendar on the side bar for full details! 

Next sew day at Five Eighth Seams  - July 19  

Next meeting - July 29 NOTE! FIFTH TUESDAY.

Quilt Camp - September 4-7

MAY 2025 MEETING MINUTES

Jean Craig, President, called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. In person attendance was 23 members and 4 guests for a total of 27 participants.

Business / Announcements:

·      Jean reviewed the online calendar and noted a few adjusted dates and events. (Calendar link in the right hand column)

·      The next Sew Day is June 21 and the meeting is June 24.

·      Jean shared a slide about the Sept 18-20 Quiltfest Jacksonville, as info. (quiltfestjax.com)

Committee Updates:

·      Programs: Connie Zafiris will be assisting Rachel Cochran with Programs.

·      Charity: Kate Weston shared two charity quilts she made and several members also submitted charity quilts. Kate provided 2 kits for members to take, please continue the good work.

·      Special Events: The upcoming workshop was canceled. Deposits were returned to those who had registered, either distributed to those at the meeting or mailed to all others.

·      Challenges: The upcycle swap resulted in beautiful creations by those participating. The next challenge will involve jelly roll strips, organized by Kathleen Rodgers and Kim McPeake. The fabric collection was postponed until next month. Please bring to the June 24 meeting a yard of fabric or jelly roll strips (2.5”) to be used in quilts for our children's charities. The fabric will be cut into strips and all strips distributed to members to make quilts and tote bags.     

Program:  Trash to Treasures was a success, raising funds for the Christmas Stocking project to fill the stockings.

The business portion of the meeting adjourned early to allow time for Trash to Treasures.

Many members shared their quilts at Show and Tell.  

Events & Dates to remember; See the 2025 Calendar on the side bar for full details! 

Next sew day at Five Eighth Seams  - June 21.  

Next meeting - June 24

Quilt Camp - September 4-7