The January business meeting of the Scrappy Quilters Guild was called to order on January 11, 2010 at the Calhoun Public Library by VP Kristina Parmer. Seven members and 1 visitor, James Reaves were in attendance.
Reading: Pat Gobbel read “Paying the Price” from Quilt of Life.
Secretary's Report: Dorothy moved and Pat seconded that we approve the minutes.
Treasurer's Report: Pat Gobbel moved we accept and Jeannette Oblander seconded.
Sunshine Report: Dorothy Holmes sent 4 birthday cards in November and December to Karen Gentsch, Linda Morris, Emilie Stone and Patricia Waters.
Charity Quilt Committee: Marie Dixon's term ends next month so get charity quilts in to her next business meeting.
Old Business:
The Georgia Quilt Council is requesting a quilt from the guild to be displayed in the new museum that will open during the first quarter of 2011.
New Business :
We will need to have election of officers next month. We nominations for Secretary, Treasurer, President and Vice President. Marie Dixon nominated Pat Gobbel for Treasurer and she accepted. Please try to attend the February business meeting as we will elect officers at that time.
Karen showed the project for the January work night.
Announcements:
It is time to renew Georgia Quilt Council memberships for 2010. The Spring Convention is on Saturday, March 20 in Tifton, GA.
The Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County, TX is requesting an 8” block from our guild. The block should have our guild name and location appliquéd, embroidered, or hand written in the center of the square. The block will be used for a Stitches Around The World quilt. The block needs to be sent to the Creative Quilters Guild by February 20, 2010.
Smoky Mountain Quilt Fest Pigeon Forge 3-9 – 3/14
Sewing and Quilting Expo – 3/11 – 3/13
A new book, Small Quilt, Big Events, by Kennesaw authors Julia LaBauve and Tammy Silvers is available from AQS.
Pam Unruh has a pattern for Pot Pinchers pot holders she made. We can make copies for anyone that is interested.
Block of the Month: Karen Gentsch demonstrated the Woodworker's Puzzle block
Show and Tell:
Pat Gobbel – Finished Block of the Month quilt from a couple years ago
Kristina Parmer - Crochet afghan for her daughter
