Charleston Modern Quilt Guild

Charleston Modern Quilt Guild

February 23, 2021

Business – Connie opened the meeting at 6:30pm with 25 members on Zoom.  Connie thanked the board members from last year.  The dues of $60 are due and checks can be mailed to: CHS MQG, PO Box 723, Sullivan’s Island, SC  29482. 

Tamie mentioned that the Libby app linked to the Charleston Country library has digital quilting magazines available for check out.

Programs – Sandy and Amy discussed the exciting program lineup for 2021.  A detailed description of the programs calendar was sent out to all members in February.  The program for March features Cathy B.:  Color and More about Color.   Several programs will include Swaps and Challenges.

Sew Days - Cathy B.  The next 2 sew days in March and April will be virtual.

Charity – Susan B. has made pillowcase kits that can be completed by our members for the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.  Please contact Susan at spierzon@bellsouth.net  Please continue to make baby quilts.  Charlene K. has graciously offered to do the quilting.

Special Events – Phoebe explained that Tara Faughnan will be featured on Oct. 9 (color interaction) and Oct. 10 (give and take).  The guild will meet in person and Tara will be broadcast.  The final cost of each session and the sign-up procedure will be available soon.

Show & Tell – Alice, Susan B., Connie, Jenifer L., and Phoebe.  

Program – Carol W. presented a heartfelt and moving program entitled “Quilting - What’s in it for me?” In these unprecedented times and with the reliance on technology to sustain our sewing passion, we all could still use a hug.  Carol highlighted how fellow quilters answered the question.  Responses included acceptance, connection, continuity, love, pass it along, artistic expression, self-expression, just sew, and find your tribe.  Several of our members shared their personal stories relating to our CHG MQG.  Phoebe shared how she, Tamiel and Alice started our chapter after finding a personal connection and a need to start a tribe.  Carol has challenged all of us to answer the question.  She has provided a prompt on the CHS MQG Facebook group.  This private Facebook group has been organized by Karyn is open to all registered CHS MQG members.   Thank-you Carol.  

Please contact Kim if you are interested in the quilt camp this August.  It will be in person at the St. Christopher retreat center.

The next sew day is March 20 and the next meeting is March 23.