December 20, 2001 6:30 pm December Guild Meeting CHRISTMAS PARTY !!! December Guild Meeting

Dear CPQG Member,

 

Can you believe it, this year is almost gone. Where has all the time gone? I, for one, am about six months behind on all the projects that are in progress. I hope all of you are doing better than that. Our group has had a lot of lows with all the loved ones we have lost and a lot of highs with all the great gatherings and friendships that were formed. It's time to think about what the future has in store for us. I hope everyone has a happy, enjoyable, and loving holiday season. Don't forget the Christmas get together in a couple of weeks. Just remember that there are no calories in any of the goodies that will be consumed at the party (sure). On the serious side, we will elect the people that will carry our guild into the new year at this meeting. There will be a Board meeting within the first two weeks of the new year for the purpose of setting up a new budget. May all of your wishes come true and your New Year's resolutions be realistic.

Huey Nobles

 

Pebble is going to demonstrate a

"Make and Take" project

Please bring a hand sewing needle, red and/or green thread, and scissors

 

Everyone bring a covered dish

Guild Christmas Gift Exchange

 

Gift should be between $5 & $10 or something homemade, wrapped and be sure to put your name inside.

 

Note from the Newsletter Editor

My son Patrick is graduating from college on December 15th. With a houseful of guests coming and a party to put together, I had to get the newsletter out a couple of days earlier than usual. I apologize if anything is missing. I will be sure to put it in the January newsletter. Thanks.

Pam Hodapp

Cotton Patch Quilt Guild

Regular Meeting, November 15, 2001 

Kavanaugh Methodist Church, 6:30 pm

 

An "intimate" group of twenty-four members and one guest, Shelly Childers, met at Kavanaugh United Methodist Church on November 15, 2001. The only member of the Executive Board not on retreat, Katharine McCaw, presided.

Business:
There were no standing committee reports. Everybody at retreat. Paula TALLEY (now!) brought her friendship blocks to be signed. These will be incorporated into her Wedding Quilt. Congratulations, Paula and
Randy ! We're all so grateful that Belva Isham's husband is recovering from a 12-hour major surgery. Everyone was reminded to bring a needle and red or green thread to the December 20 meeting,( remember, the 3rd Thursday ) which will be a covered dish meal. Also, bring a wrapped gift, with the donor's name inside; handmade, or five to ten dollars if purchased. Sarah Bobbitt reported that her committee has put together a proposed slate of officers for next year: President, Huey Nobles; Vice-President/Programs, Pebble Rehm; Recording Secretary, Katharine McCaw; Treasurer, Connie Cawthon; Corresponding Sec./Membership, Roberta Vanderburg; Librarian, Joan Biggs; Newsletter Editor, Pam Hodapp.

Program:
Jan Ainsworth, popular quilting teacher and one of our talented guild members, showed us what to keep in mind when selecting contrasting fabrics. Jan's artistic background became very obvious as she
demonstrated the use of the color wheel, and explained the elements of texture, value and pattern. We then observed how she incorporated these concepts into a number of quilts she brought with her.

Show and Tell followed - Sherry Worley took it literally; ask her about her Tell. There were four door prize winners - sorry, your secretary didn't get their names because she was busy wearing another hat !

Respectfully,

Katharine McCaw– Recording Secretary

 

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLES

 

Cotton Blossoms

    The Cotton Blossoms met November 19^th. We welcomed a new member, Beverly Housewright, by showing her how to tie a quilt as we completed our group crazy quilt and then we showed her all about Quillos as we helped Madeline get her fabric ready to make a Christmas gift. We enjoyed good fellowship and then exchanged 10" squares in order to get Beverly started on her stash.

    December 3 the Blossoms again met for the annual Christmas party. With Christmas music playing, we began with show and tell. Joyce had made Christmas pillows and Priscilla had made a Raggedy Ann doll to accompany the Raggedy Ann and Andy quilt she made for her granddaughter. Gifts were exchanged and Christmas Carols were sung. We then enjoyed everyone’s cookies and with what was left we exchanged, taking home a nice variety.

    We look forward to January 7, 2002 when we will begin a new year. Come join us.

 

Cotton Strippers

The Cotton Strippers will meet on December 13th for a Christmas party. Everyone needs to bring a covered dish. No presents will be exchanged other than Secret Pal gifts. The minutes for the meeting will be reported in the January newsletter.
   

Cotton Belles

 

The Cotton Belles will meet on December 14th. They will have the new cookbooks for sale at the December meeting. All the proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks go to charity. The January meeting will be held on the 7th at the home of Allen & Betty Day. The Ugly Block challenge is due at the January meeting. The program is Pillow Cases by Sherry Worley. You may watch or work along. If you would like to make some, bring sewing machine, or serger, BSK, the fabric needed (for each standard sized case) is for main body of case - 40 1/2" x 26", for accent strip - 2 1/2" x 40 1/2", for cuff or hem area 9 1/2" x 40 1/2". They look great in holiday fabrics, or kid's fabrics. Susan will provide the dessert. The Cotton Belles want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season.

Sunbonnet Sues

The Sunbonnet Sues met at the home of Sara Bobbitt for our December meeting. We had a full house! Everyone worked on their individual projects and we had a few show and tells. Tentative plans were made for a possible mini-retreat at Pebble’s house in February. A special thanks to Maki and Katharine for the nice gift and thanks to Sara for hosting and for the wonderful snacks. The January meeting will be held at the church on January 3^rd with everyone bringing potluck.

 

REFRESHMENT LIST

You are responsible for bringing finger foods that you can eat off a napkin. If you are not going to be there, find a substitute, trade with someone, or give money to the Captain* to cover your share. Captains, please try to call everyone to make sure they read their newsletter. Thank you.

 

DECEMBER

Set up and clean up:

 

Jan Ainsworth*           Jane Asberry

Ruth Bacon                  Esta Basye

Joan Biggs                    Sara Bobbitt

Barbara Booth

 

 

JANUARY

Jan Boren*                     Letha Bost

Paula Bowman               LaNell Bundick

Carolyn Burt                  Cindy Callentine

Connie Cawthon            Susan Childers

Michele Chitsey             Lisa Coker

Kay Colcleasure             Alice Cooney

 

Please Note :
We are out of soft drinks and need to start bringing them. Thank you.