Sunday, September 9, 2018

August 2018 Meeting Notes

BUSINESS
Whitner opened the meeting welcoming 23 member and 2 guests.

PROGRAM
Heather Powers of CREATIVE SPACES - CREATIVE STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Heather shared an excellent presentation on organization in our sewing rooms and homes.

Members Trunk Show:  Geri shared her favorite quilts.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

PROGRAMS:  Kim 
Members Trunk Show for September:  Carol and Charlene

At the September meeting: Delynne,  Creating Modern Quilts Inspired by Vintage Quilts

CHARITIES:  Sandy
Florence Crittenton House:  The Sept 5 Pizza and Pillow construction was a great success.  Three sewing machines have been donated for use by the residents.

SPECIAL EVENTS:  Lynn

Victoria Findlay Wolfe classes are full with a wait list.  There are (42) signed up for lecture/trunk show.

Potential date for Guild holiday party & swap is Sun Dec 2, 2-5 pm.  Karen will host.


SWAPS & CHALLENGES:  Phoebe

Thirteen members of our guild are participating in the SCMQG Swap.  The second post, a progress photo post is due Oct 6.  


SHOW & TELL:  Photos below

CALENDAR UPDATES:
  • September 15:  CMQG Sew Day - Five Eights Seams (Charity quilt blocks due!)
  • September 25:  CMQG Meeting
  • October 6:  #CMQGSWAP Progress Picture #2
  • October 8:  MQG Charity Quilt Sign-up Ends
  • Victoria Findlay Wolfe Events
    • Friday Oct 12 - Lecture & Trunk Show to include fabric, patterns, and books
    • Saturday Oct 13 - Double Wedding Ring - participants will make a block in class at Five Eighth's Seams
    • Sunday Oct 14 - Cascade Quilt Class, pattern from her new book, “Modern Quilt Magic.” at Five Eights Seams
  • October 23:  CMQG Meeting
  • November 3: #CMQGSWAP Final Swap!  11 am, Creative Sewing Center, Columbia, SC
  • November 30:  QuiltCon Quilt Submissions End
  • February 8:  MQG Charity Quilt Submissions End
  • February 21-24, 2019:  QuiltCon - Nashville, TN























Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Victoria Findlay Wolfe will be in Charleston next month . . . and we can hardly wait 

    • Friday Oct 12 - Lecture & Trunk Show to include fabric, patterns, and books
    • Saturday Oct 13 - Double Wedding Ring - participants will make a block in class at Five Eighth's Seams
    • Sunday Oct 14 - Cascade Quilt Class, pattern from her new book, “Modern Quilt Magic.” at Five Eights Seams