Business: Jean opened the meeting with introductions. The Coastal Carolina Fair opens on Halloween to 11/10 and if you want to make entries for quilt display, check-in is Oct. 19 & 20. Linda Ambrose is the point of contact.
Interested in getting more involved in CMQG? Several officers 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.
Camp Counselors Amy & Phoebe talked about this year’s successful “Camp Quilt Along” and said that it will be held again on 9/4 - 9/7/25 at St. Christopher’s.
Program: Tonight’s guest speaker was quilt designer, tech editor, and aerospace engineer, Sarah Ruiz. She presented “Lessons from a Challenge Enthusiast.” In summary, she said that quilt challenge participation was good for motivation, creativity, problem solving skills, etc. She showed examples and talked about types of challenges: fabric & color; design & theme; timed; and a combination of these. She also suggested a “bad fabric” challenge as a fun type of guild challenge. Finally, she advised to “stretch yourself, have fun, and be flexible.”
The guild participants showed her the post card swap challenge results from last month.
Guild members can purchase quilt patterns at “sarahruiz.com” and get a 20% discount with code “CMQG” until Oct. 1, 2024.
Challenges/Swaps: The postcard swap challenge from August was displayed this month. The modern Churn Dash challenge is due in November.
Sew Days: Sew Days in Sept. and Oct. are cancelled due to conflicting events.
Charity: Two 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.
Outreach: Amy handed out flyers and a signup sheet for guild members to participate in the College of Charleston Halsey Institute Art Parade on Oct. 26. She’s looking for about 8-10 members to carry banners and/or walk wearing costumes and quilts. Contact Amy for more information and to sign up.
Show & Tell: Several beautiful quilts, bags, and other assorted items were shared by members. See them on the CMQG blog page or on Facebook.
The Improv Workshop by Annabel Wrigley (in-person) is tentatively scheduled for May 17, 2025.
Events & Dates to remember
- Next meeting – October 22
- Wayfinder Quilt Workshop – October 19.
- Coastal Carolina Fair Quilt turn-in – Oct. 19 & 20; Fair 10/31-11/10.
- Modern Churn Dash block challenge due November meeting (11/19).
- Annabel Wrigley Improv workshop – May 17, 2025
- Christmas Stockings due no later than Dec. 8 at the CMQG Christmas Party. See Susan Brandt for the pattern, etc.
