JUNE 2024 MEETING MINUTES

Business:        Jean opened the meeting with introductions. 

The Berkeley Modern Quilt Guild will again feature its Airing of the Quilts September 21; more information to come.  Linda Ambrose reminded us that the Fair opens on Halloween and if you want to make entries for quilt display, check-in is Oct. 19 & 20.  Approximately $255 was raised in last month’s swap market and will be used to purchase goodies to go into our December children’s stocking give-away.

Since Alexis is moving, the guild is in need of someone to step up as the Social Media coordinator, taking pictures and posting to Instagram and Facebook pages.

Phoebe sent a Quilt Camp email recently with details. Amy mentioned that there are still spots available. Reach out to Amy or Phoebe for details if you want to register. Dates are 9/5-9.

Rick suggested the guild do an informal Christmas Quilt display at a senior living location in Mt. Pleasant, where his mother resides, to spread some holiday cheer to seniors. More information will be forthcoming. 

Program:   Corinne Appleton presented about a new quilt cataloging app called My Quilts, after attending a presentation about it at QuiltCon. MY Quilts is a free phone app that allows you to create an account/profile and add pictures and other relevant information about the quilt. You can also “follow” other quilters who are members and see other’s quilts for inspiration. The website has several videos about the app and how to create a profile, etc. Since it’s a new app, there will be updates as needed. It allows you to have a handy reference at your fingertips of all your sewing projects to show and share with others, as well as a reference for your own uses.

Challenges/Swaps:  Kim reported that the scraps swap was fun and talked more about the upcoming Churn Dash challenge, suggesting ideas to make it modern. There is no size limit and is due at the November meeting. Email Kim or Rick with your questions.

Sew Days:   Cathy Beemer will not be at the July 20^th sew day at Five Eighth Seams. Louisa Enright will be the point of contact and will feature a Big Stitch quilting technique for those interested. Doors open at 9:30.

Charity:  6 quilts were shown tonight as donated. Kate has more kits available for quilts and pillowcases.

Workshops:  Susan shared some blocks she made of the pattern to emphasize the many varieties it can be made. The upcoming workshop is mostly filled, but there are a few more spaces left for those interested in the Wayfinder Quilt.  The workshop is Oct, 19, 10-5. $20 is required to hold your place and the remaining $35 is due by Oct. 15. You are expected to purchase the pattern.  The Improv Workshop by Annabel Wrigley (in-person) is tentatively scheduled for May 17, 2025. 

Show and Tell:

Events & Dates to remember; Check the “2024 Calendar” on the website! 

• Sew Day – July 20.  
• Next meeting – July 23
• Quilt Camp retreat – Sept. 5-9.
• BMQG’s “Airing of the Quilts – September 21
• Wayfinder Quilt Workshop – October 19.
• Fair Quilt turn-in – Oct. 19 & 20
• Annabel Wrigley Improv workshop – May 17, 2025

 

MAY 2024 MEETING MINUTES

Business:  Our President, Jean, opened the meeting with introductions.  We had several guests attending.  The Berkeley Modern Quilt is hosting its annual Airing of the Quilts on September 21. More information to come.

Charity:  Kate is looking for quilt tops made from the kits she distributed to the guild.  If you have a finished top but aren’t able to quilt it, she is happy to do the quilting if you’ll return them to her.  She is currently working on quilts for an older group of girls. 

 

Social media:  Lex is moving out of state so we’re looking for someone to handle our Facebook and Instagram accounts.  Please contact Jean if you’re interested.  

 

Special events:  Susan reports that we have one definite slot open for our October 19^th class (https://eudaimoniastudio.com/quilt-patterns/wayfinder-quilt-pattern) but that she is talking to the instructor to see if she can add four more slots.  If you have not paid your $20 deposit, it is due by August 15 with the balance being due by October 15.  

 

Swaps and challenges:  Kim and Rick went over the guidelines for our latest challenge where you brought in an old piece of clothing or textile that was swapped with another guild member.  That guild member had to make something new out of it and give it back.  We had great participation!  Thanks to all who took part.  

 

Our next challenge is to take a traditional churn dash block and reinterpret it to make it modern.  There are no fabric or size restrictions for the finished projects.  These will be due at the November meeting.  

 

Program:  Kerry led our Trash to Treasure yard sale.  Members brought in fabric, notions, books etc that they no longer wanted and were able to shop what other members brought for a $10 donation – although somehow we raised $255.  Thank you to the kind member who donated an extra $5.  This money will be used to buy items to fill our Christmas stockings in December.  

Show and tell:

 

Events & Dates to remember – check the calendar.

·      Sew day – June 15

·      Next meeting – June 25

·      BMQG’s Airing of the Quilts – September 21

·      Wayfinder quilt workshop – October 19

·      Annabel Wrigley improv workshop – May 17, 2025

APRIL 2024 MEETING MINUTES

Business:        Jean opened the meeting with introductions. We have 2 new sister guild members tonight: Pat Perry and Jane McKenzie. Welcome to our new members.  The Berkeley Modern Quilt Guild will again feature its Airing of the Quilts September 21; more information to come.  

Kim McPeake is updating the membership directory so if you are a new member, please provide her a picture and information to be included. Your personal information is not sold or shared. Several new members asked about name tags. CMQG does not provide nametags, instead, we leave it up to each member’s creativity to design one to wear to each meeting. When you wear a nametag, you can then enter your name into the drawing to win prizes each month.

Program:   Susan Brandt presented on how to add a Faced Binding and Hanging Sleeve to a wall-hanging quilt project. Jean will email the instructions to members.

Next month, be sure to bring your craft supplies and $10 for our annual Trash to Treasure event. Your “trash” may be someone else’s “treasure!” Bring supplies & 10 to donate, then “shop” for free!

Challenges/Swaps:  Fabric Swatch projects are due next month. See Rick or Kim for more details.

Sew Days:   Cathy Beemer will not be at May’s sew day at Five Eighth Seams. Louisa Enright will be the POC in May. It will be an open sew or any craft you want to bring. 

Charity:  Kate requested more tote bags or pillowcases. We are also making for teens, so please make and donate teen-size (50x50 – twin) quilts and pillowcases appropriate for a male or female teen.

Workshops:  Susan discussed the upcoming workshop and provided a sign-up sheet for those interested in the Wayfinder Quilt.  The workshop is Oct, 19, 10-5. $20 is required to hold your place and the remaining $35 is due NLT Oct. 15.  The Improv Workshop by Annabel Wrigley (in-person) is tentatively scheduled for May 17, 2025. 

Show & Tell: 6 members participated in Show and Tell tonight. 

Events & Dates to remember; Check the Calendar! 

• Sew Day – May 18.  Open sew, knit, etc.
• Next meeting – May 28
• May 28 - Trash to Treasures Swap/Shop – gather and bring your craft accessories, supplies, etc. to contribute. $10 to participate.  Also, Scraps Swap projects due.
• BMQG’s “Airing of the Quilts – September 21
• Wayfinder Quilt Workshop – October 19.
• Annabel Wrigley Improv workshop – May 17, 2025