July 27, 2021 Triad Modern Quilt Guild Minutes
Sheri Colette opened the meeting at 6:30 pm and turned it over to Ellen Quillen, new President.
Ellen thanked Sheri for keeping the guild together during Covid.
Committee reports-
Treas. - Karen Camm welcomed new members:
Carol Stanley from Canada, Lisa Wallace, Lexington, Joan Schnute and Maria Finklestein, returning members, and Hannah Edwards, new member in person.
Senior Services- Bev Swaim is taking donations for Christmas in July; also cash or checks. Next month's item is Protein Bars. She also has quilts that need binding.
Swaps- Kara Libby mentioned the current swap is due today. Those involved in the swap showed off their I Phone cases. The next swap will be a pin cushion and you can make your own version. Sign up is Aug. 8, and they are due Sept. 28th. She encouraged everyone to sign up for the Round Robin quilt.
Programs - Roseanne Morgan reminded all that our next meeting in August will feature Timna Tar via zoom. On August 20, Lee Monroe is offering a workshop on her newest quilt pattern , here in the ballroom. The class will run from 9:15am- 4:45pm and the cost is $70 for members, and $80 for non-members and includes the pattern. Once you have registered you will receive a list of what to bring. You may register in advance via Paypal which will be on the blog, or pay by check to TMQG to Karen Camm. If you want a kit please email Lee Monroe.
Lee Monroe introduced our speaker, Heather Givens of Crimson Tate, who talked about her journey into quilting. She began making Harriet headbands to support her love of fabric and quilting.
Show and Tell- people who made and bound quilts for Senior Services showed off their quilts .
Fundraising- Heather Zifchak passed out an information sheet about the fundraiser, and passed out packs of tickets to members present. All members will be required to sell tickets. You can pick up your ticket pack at Heather's home, 1012 Greenhurst Dr. Winston Salem, or at the next meeting. A QR code will be sent digitally plus a link to Paypal to where tickets can be purchased. All proceeds go to workshops and teachers.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Happy Quilting,
Elizabeth Morgan, Secretary
