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
