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

APRIL 2025 MEETING MINUTES

Jean Craig, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. In person attendance was 25 members and 1 guest, with 3 members on Zoom for a total of 29 participants.

Business / Announcements:

·      Jean reviewed the online calendar. May 17 is Sew Day and May 27 is the next meeting with a Trash to Treasure program. Attendees may shop with a $10 donation, the funds for which are reserved to fill Christmas stockings in December. Please bring your treasures to the meeting to swap with others.

·      The deadline to enroll in the Annabel Wrigley Special Event is May 10 and we need 9 more attendees in order to host the event. Please spread the word of this event to others.

Committee Updates:

·      SC District news: Upcoming dates shared by Linda Ambrose:

o   Coastal Carolina fair 10/30 - 11/9

o   Tunnel to Towers Foundation – goal is to open the facility on 11/11/25 and there is a need for 100 quilts; the dimensions are no larger than 64” x 64”. Please contact Linda for more information.

o   Cobblestone Quilt Show 3/19/2026 - 3/21/2026:

·      Charity: Kate Weston displayed 3 quilts made by members and provided pillowcase fabric and a quilt kit for members to sew.  

·      Special Events: The upcoming workshop, Annabel Wrigley of Little Pincushion Studio, is scheduled for Saturday, 6/21 10 AM – 5 PM at the Park West Clubhouse with “Deep Dive Into Improv.” 9 slots are available and must be filled to continue with the event. The cost is $100 and includes lunch. 

·      Outreach: The guild seeks an Outreach committee chair volunteer; please contact Jean Craig for more information.

·      Sew Days: Louisa Enright will instruct on stretch canvas during the May 17 Sew Day. She displayed 10” and 14” examples. Please bring your quilt piece to frame at the session. The border needs to allow at least 1” to wrap around to the back. 

·      Membership: Kim McPeake updated the membership directory and it was distributed by Jean.

·      Challenges: The repurposed challenge swap is due next month. The next challenge will be shared at the June meeting.

·      Molly Piepenburg’s quilt coat donated last month: Jean requested input from the membership for raising money for charity with the coat, such as a raffle or silent auction. Please contact Jean with your ideas.

Program:  Donna Tello of Spools Quilt & Stitchery presented, accompanied by Liz with Free Spirit Fabrics. The shop is at 3377 S. Morgans Point Rd, Suite 407, Mt Pleasant. The shop is hosting a charity opportunity this Saturday at the shop to sew pillowcases from 10-2  for Comfort Cases, providing them to foster children. All are welcome to bring their machines during this time and sew. The shop sells Janome machines and will eventually sell Juki. The classroom can hold 6 participants. Liz displayed several upcoming Free Spirit fabric collections.

Show and Tell:

 The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

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

Next sew day at Five Eighth Seams  - May 17.  

Next meeting - May 27

Annabel Wrigley improv class - June 21st

Quilt Camp - September 4-7