Business/ Announcements: Attending members approved the proposed new slate of officers for 2025.
Vice President - Nancy Tye
Secretary - Pam Everett
A change to the bylaws will allow for an additional term for a serving officer.
CURRENT:
Term of Office: Officers shall serve a one-term year. No person shall serve in the same position for more than two consecutive terms and one year must pass before serving in the position again.
PROPOSED:
Term of Office: Officers shall serve a one-term year. No person shall serve in the same position for more than two consecutive terms and one year must pass before serving in the position again, except for Treasurer who may serve up to four consecutive terms.
Phoebe will continue a third term as Treasurer because of the by-law change.
The annual members’ Holiday Party will be Dec. 8, 2-4 at 308 Dogwood Ridge Rd. Bring appetizers, a gift to exchange with an estimated value of $25, and any finished stockings. Camp Quilt-Along (Sept. 4-8) registration and down payment is due to Phoebe NLT Dec. 8 (@ the Holiday Party) for members. Registrations will be taken for non-members in Jan., with a cap of approximately 30 participants.
Guild Leadership: Interested in getting more involved in CMQG? Several committee leaders are needed for 2025. Contact Jean for more information. New members are encouraged because it’s a great way to learn more about the guild, National MQG and other members. Thanks to those who have served, to those who accepted nominations and congratulations and thanks to our new 2025-26 CMQG Leadership!
Program: Liz Dougherty (@sewcialliz) from Free Spirit fabrics, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, did an interesting trunk show and tease of new fabric lines coming in Spring. Free Spirit offers the following well-loved fabric lines: William Morris, Kaffe Fassett, Tula Pink, Valerie Wells, & Tim Holz. Fabrics are printed overseas either screen-printed or digital, depending on the designs. She gave away several great gifts in a drawing.
Challenges/Swaps: The modern Churn Dash challenge was presented tonight with lots of variety from quilts to pillows, etc. Many participated in the Ugly Fabric challenge with a fun swap activity. Participants are to make something new for yourself, due in January.
Sew Days: Sew Days will continue at Five Eighth Seams for the next several months. This month, Rick taught a class on rope bowls. Everyone who participated had a good time.
Charity: 8 quilts were shown tonight as donated. Kate has more kits available for quilts and pillowcases. She is specifically looking for twin size or no smaller than 50” and in colors appropriate for males and females. These go to Thornwell in Clinton, SC for children.
Outreach: Amy displayed the “h” made by the members who participated in last month’s COC Halsey Inst. Art In Motion Art Parade.
Show & Tell: Several beautiful quilts, bags, and other assorted items were shared by members.
Workshops: The Improv Workshop by Annabel Wrigley (in-person) is scheduled for May 17, 2025 & will be held at Five Eighth Seams in W. Ashley.
Events & Dates to remember
- No “meeting” but all members are in invited to the Dec. 8 Holiday Party; bring Camp Quilt-Along registration and check.
- Ugly fabric swap challenge due in January
- Annabel Wrigley Improv workshop – May 17, 2025
