Tuesday October 22, 2019 meeting and September recap

September minutes

Senior Services -

October suggested donation - paper products

We would like to donate 100 washcloth travel rolls filled with toothbrushes, toothpaste, unused (wrapped) combs, floss, etc.  Thanks to a few dentists we have more than enough toothpaste.  We still need individually wrapped toothbrushes, other toiletry items, and the washcloth rolls themselves.  The pattern can be found here:  https://www.maychappell.com/2019/07/22/travel-roll-tutorial/

Pam has offered Moore’s Springs Manor http://www.mooresspringsmanor.com/   for a sew-in on Sunday, November 10^th, from 1 - ?.  Bring your machine, sewing supplies, and a surge protector, and be ready to make travel rolls!  If you wish to contribute to the project, please talk to Ann Monroe.

Address is 12289 Hall Rd, Westfield, NC

Guild Swap -

The next guild swap will be for the November holiday party.  If you wish to participate please bring an ornament that you have made. 

Raffle Quilts -

This is our annual fundraiser so that we can invite educators to visit our guild.  We are asking everyone to sell at least $40 worth of tickets OR to sell tickets at local venues.  There still are opportunities to volunteer, so please talk to Lee Monroe to sign up.

Dues -

We are collecting dues ($40) for 2020 right now.  If you pay in Sept, Oct, or Nov, you will be entered into a drawing for fabric to add to your stash.

Notes from Board Meeting -

We have two questions for the guild -

1) Would you be willing to volunteer to be an officer on the board?

2) Can you recommend a quilter, sewist, or other fiber artisan for us to contact to be a speaker for next year? 

Please pass your suggestions and offers to help to any officer. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Program Schedule -

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 meeting - 

Be ready to enter the Quilt Olympics! We'll team up and compete in a series of FOUR quilty-themed challenges for a chance to win fabulous prizes.

The challenges will test a variety of your quilting skills, and as such, so please bring your seam ripper and a pair of snips.

November is our holiday party.  Please bring some food, the raffle tickets, money from sales, and your OPTIONAL handmade ornament.  We will be drawing for the quilts that night.

Anneliese also has surprises in the works for next year, so save the dates:

Monday, June 22 - evening workshop

Tuesday, June 23 - evening lecture

Wednesday, June 24 - daytime workshop

Tuesday, August 25 - evening lecture

Wednesday, August 26 - daytime workshop

These workshops are a great value when compared to what is paid for QuiltCon sessions.  Plus, they are here at home, so minimal travel is required!

At the September meeting we hosted Katherine from The Mountain Thread Company http://www.themountainthreadcompany.com/ .  She discussed her journey from sewing and quilts to sewing bowls, totes, and other containers from North Carolina manufactured rope.  This developed into her own store, with workshops and sales of finished products.  The Wednesday workshop was quite enjoyable and the attendees went home with at least 2 finished items each.  If you missed it, you still have a chance to see her work, learn her methods, and buy rope and finished products from her shop in Blowing Rock.

October Meeting--Quilt Olympics!

Join the Triad Modern Quilt Guild this month for Quilt Olympics!

Once at the meeting, we'll team up and compete in a series of 4 quilty games for the chance to win a set of fabulous prizes.

The challenges will test a variety of your quilting (and other) skills, and as such, we'll need you to help by bringing some supplies. So, bring your seam ripper and a pair of snips, and of course, your game face! We look forward to seeing you soon!

2019 Raffle Quilt

Here are the 2019 Raffle Quilts! One ticket gives you the chance to win one of two quilts. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six tickets! Drawing is November 26.

Quilted by Sheri Collette of Maxine and Me. Pattern is Carolina Quilts by May Chappell. Fabric is Jen Kingwell for Moda.

Custom Quilted by Sheri Collette of Maxine & Me.
Pattern is Evans Street by May Chappell. Fabric is various. 

Here is a PDF of the sign for printing:)

August minutes and September meeting reminder

August Minutes

Senior Services is appreciative of the support we have been giving them this year.  We are on a roll, so let's keep it going!  Travel rolls, that is. We would like to donate 100 Travel Rolls
(https://www.maychappell.com/2019/07/22/travel-roll-tutorial/) so they can be used as gifts by Senior Services this Christmas.  We are asking for completed rolls and / or donations of quality washcloths (at least 10.5 x 10.5 square), Pellon SF101 interfacing, pieces of fabric (at least 13 x 13),  and grosgrain ribbon (in yard lengths).   You may also make a cash donation.  Ann Monroe will be thrilled to go shopping for you! Turns out, our planned "Items of the Month" were wash cloths and hand towels anyway.

Quilt Raffle and Ticket Sales - The two throw-sized quilts are made and travelling around the local quilt shops.  (And we appreciate their support!)  The money we make offsets the costs of bringing in quality speakers from around the country.  Because of that, we are asking each member to do one of two things: 1) sell at least $40 worth of tickets or 2) volunteer and go to one of several locations to sell tickets to the public (even if you do not sell $40 worth of tickets.)  Lee Monroe has the ticket sales sign-up sheet.  The drawing will be at our November 26th meeting.

Club Swap - The reusable grocery bag swap was a great success.  There were many beautiful bags made and traded. 

The next swap will be of handmade ornaments for our November holiday party.  This is totally optional.  Anyone who brings an ornament will go home with one from another member.

Program - Our speaker was Claudia Marteniz who runs the Snuggly Monkey on-line needlework store.  She talked about her journey from quilting to embroidery and sashiko work.  She brought along several of her quality fabrics, patterns, and threads for members to purchase.

Next Meeting - 
Our September speaker will be Katherine from The Mountain Thread Company. On Tuesday, September 24^th, 6:30 pm at the South Fork Community Center, Katherine will give a lecture about her journey starting up a fabric store and rope basket business in Blowing Rock, NC. 

The following morning, Wednesday, September 25^th, Katherine will be giving a workshop on the basics of rope basketry.  Cost is $50 for members.  You can review the supply list and sign up here:
http://triadmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/2019/08/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html

Save the Date
October 22 - Quilt Olympics
November 26 - Holiday Party