March Guild Meeting

Guest Speaker:

David Lieber - from the "Star Telegram"

"How Quilts Have Influenced My Life"

Recently named Best Local Columnist by "Fort Worth Weekly", Dave’s general-interest metro column appears three times a week on the front of the Northeast Metro section. The column, Northeast Beat, looks at local controversies, interesting individuals and other humorist tales involving the 20 towns that he covers. Dave, previously a 10-year staff writer at "The Philadelphia Inquirer", is a member of the "Star-Telegram/ Northeast" five-member editorial board. He co-writes a weekly four-panel comic that appears every Monday on the Metro page. "Netroplex" satirizes suburban life. His book, "I Knew Rufe Snow Before He Was A Road", is in second printing.  He was co-founder of Summer Santa, Northeast Tarrant’s largest children’s charity. Last year, Summer Santa (www.summersanta.org) helped 6,500 area children with summer toys, summer camp scholarships, back to school clothing and school supplies. Dave Lieber, senior columnist for the "Star-Telegram/Northeast" since 1993, is the guest speaker for the Cotton Patch Quilt Guild on March 22,2001 at 7 p.m. Lieber’s talk, which he has delivered to quilt guilds across Texas, is entitled, "The Texas Quilt That Changed My Laugh".  It’s a humorous look at moving to Texas and trying to fit in.

Cotton Patch Quilt Guild

Regular Meeting, February 22, 2001

Kavanaugh Methodist Church, 6:30 p.m.

     Following a marvelous pot-luck dinner, Huey Nobles convened the regular meeting of the Cotton Patch Quilt Guild at 7:00 p.m. Fifty members attended, as well as guests: Leah Gregory and Dee Dodson. Seven new members joined the guild: Esta Basye, Cindy Callentine, Anna Douthit, Gini Keith, Jo Ann Milliken, Sue Nixson, and Jane York. Welcome to all!

     Huey announced that he would like to hold to our schedule of serving supper at 6:30 and starting the meeting at 7:00. If some members have difficulty arriving by that time, that’s understandable and no problem at all. However, if you are on the serving committee and cannot arrive by 6:30, please arrange to have someone bring your dish for you.

   Mary Lou Strohm has found the library cabinet that we need. The cost is $290.00. By acclamation, the guild authorized her to order it. Last month’s Quilto game yielded $50.42 for the library. Mary Lou read the names of those who have overdue books.    

    Pebble Rehm announced that the Railroad quilt is completely quilted. She will add the binding, using strips of 30’s fabric.

     February is the deadline for paying dues and receiving next month’s newsletter. At the beginning of tonight’s meeting there were 46 paid members; at the end of last year there were 83. The budget was based on 75 projected members. By the end of tonight’s meeting, 12 members renewed and 7 new members joined, bringing the total to 62.

     This meeting marked our 10th anniversary. Kathy Vestal searched and found the list of the original 17 ladies who organized in February, 1991. The nucleus of our guild was a beginner class taught by Debra Hager, down at the old museum. Each month the membership list increased, and the guild became an active participant in community activities. Kathy and Pam Hodapp celebrated the anniversary occasion by bringing a huge, beautifully decorated cake. Thanks so much, Kathy and Pam!

     No financial report was available.

     Pebble announced three upcoming workshops: "Fabric To Dye For", in September, "Jacobean Applique", on July 7th (minimum of 20 people required), and a "Mystery Quilt" on May 19th. Flyers advertising the applique workshop will be sent to other guilds and quilt shops.

     Jane Martyn and her brother have been busy working on our website. Those on the internet were asked to try to log on to www.cottonpatchquilt.com. Jane wants feedback on the site, and suggestions for the web page. She hopes that it will be completely operational by next month.

     Sherry Worley asked for a brief meeting of the Charm Square swappers.

     Betty Day had tickets for the Plano and Dallas guilds’ donation quilts.

    Sherry asked for an explanation of some of the line items in the proposed budget.. Huey provided information regarding the newsletter, fundraiser and pins/T-shirt expenses. Roberta Vanderburg moved to accept the budget as submitted, seconded by Sara Bobbitt. Unanimous acceptance.

     The business meeting was followed by Show and Tell. Door prizes were won by Gladys Trammel, Letha Bost, Jo Dodson, Belva Isham, Jan Boren, Jo Ann Milliken, Madeline Sullivan, Betty Day and Leah Gregory.

     Our program was Maejean Nixson’s delightful review of the book, "The Diary of Mattie Spencer". We all enjoyed hearing about Mattie’s adjustment to family life. Thank you Majean!  

Respectfully,

Katharine McCaw– Recording Secretary

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE NEWS:

Cotton Belles

      The Cotton Belles met at the home of Tip and Bernice Tipton on March 5, 2001. The members discussed trips to the Dallas and Tyler quilt shows. Show and Tell: quilts for ABC– Nora-3, Bernice-3, LaNell-2, and Betty-2. Bernice had completed the Star quilt that she made for Tip’s birthday present. She also showed the Triangle Square that she won at an open house. Sherry brought her (bug-less) Jar Quilt. This quilt has worms, alligators and other little boy stuff. Jean Kirby brought a cross-stitched baby quilt that she has hand quilted.. The top was donated by Bonnie Longacre and will be given to Scottish Rite Hospital for their bazaar. Bernice presented the program. She helped the members construct chicken pincushions from fabric, felt and beads. Every chicken was a work of art.. After lunch, the members worked on donation items. The next meeting will be held on April 9, 2001 at the home of Allen and Betty Day. Sherry will present the program on Wool Applique Pincushions. Sherry will furnish the wool and needles.. Members will bring a 3 inch embroidery hoop and wool batting. Wool batting samples are sold at the Dallas Quilt Show.

Cotton Blossoms

     Ten Cotton Blossoms met on March 5th at the Presbyterian Church in Commerce for some "Pillow Talk". The program was presented by Joyce McCord on different ways to make throw pillows. She brought several examples and other members brought throw pillows to show. Joyce gave us a demonstration on making a special neck pillow. For Show and Tell, Nancy Amber showed us her Ronald McDonald challenge quilt. We will meet again on March 19th and plan to work on putting together a group quilt for Ronald McDonald. Join us on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at the Presbyterian Church on Monroe St. in Commerce.

Cotton Strippers

     The Cotton Strippers members and one guest met on March 8th and had a wonderful dinner of baked ziti, salad and garlic bread leftover from retreat. Thanks to Alice, Sara, Vickie, Pam, Janice and Barbara for helping. Everyone should have received their secret pal forms (better late than never). Everyone signed a thank you card for the donated door prizes from the shops in Eufaula. In addition, Jane will get one to Janice Davis also to thank her for the door prizes.

     Summer Retreat: It is time to sign up for the July Retreat at Lake Tawakoni.. $25 will hold your space. The deadline is April 30 and if you have not paid by then there will be a $10 late fee assessed. Everyone will bring a main dish and dessert.

     March Retreat Wrap-up: We all had a wonderful time at the March retreat, even with the major medical episode. Susan will implement a few changes based on the survey that was sent out and from suggestions from the group. If you would like to complete a survey (anonymously) see Jane at the next meeting. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Everyone will be required to have luggage tags on all their personal items and Susan is purchasing a first aid kit to have with us.. We will also sign medical release forms before the next retreat. We are so grateful to have such wonderful nurses in our group. Susan is also signing up for Fall Retreat, November 15-18.

     Everyone was encouraged to wear your Strippers hat to the Dallas Quilt Show.. Sara said Shannon Jackson had moved since her husband was promoted. As soon as she gets the address she will let us know. Katharine had talked with Fran Chadwick and she loved the blocks we all sent and was having a good time in Arizona.

Show and tell was great! We can still help anyone baste their quilt at any Stripper meeting if you would like.

   Refreshments for April will be hosted by Joan Biggs, Connie Cawthon, Katharine McCaw, Roberta Vanderberg, Elaine Sprague and Barbara Ratcliff.

Sunbonnet Sues

The April 5th meeting of the Sunbonnet Sues will be at the home of Kathy Vestal.

Cotton Patch Quilt Guild Executive Board Meeting

February 15, 2001

   The Executive Board of the Cotton Patch Quilt Guild convened at Ryan’s Steak House in Greenville at 6:30 p.m. on February 15, 2001. Five members attended: Huey Nobles, Katharine McCaw, Pebble Rehm, Kathy Vestal, and Pam Hodapp. The purpose of the meeting was to refine the presentation of the proposed 2001—2002 budget before asking the guild to take action on February 22nd.

DISCUSSION RE INFLOWS : To be addressed by Kathy Vestal

     The amount anticipated from membership dues ($1800) is based on 75 members. At this date, there are 45 paid members for next year, but 83 members are on the 2000 –2001 roster. The February 22 guild meeting is the deadline for dues for 2001-2002.. After that date, name(s) will be removed from the mailing list. Historically, the club year begins with a reduced paid membership, and then increases steadily throughout the year as delinquent dues are paid and new members join the guild. It was suggested that telephone and e-mail contacts be made to those whose dues have not been paid by

Feb. 22.

     The decision to maintain the $24.00 membership fee is based on: a) indefinite membership numbers, b) indeterminate newsletter costs, c) additional line-item expenses for facilities, and re-order of pins/T-shirts (not an annual expense). Corresponding Secretary, Kathy Vestal, will obtain Feb. 2000 and June 2000 figures from the treasurer, Ruth Bacon, regarding paid membership and fund-raising, for comparison with YTD 2001 figures.

DISCUSSION RE OUTFLOWS:

Amounts shown for Raffle Quilt and Fund-Raiser pertain to the Butterfly quilt which will be raffled in 2002: backing, batting, tickets, booth fees, travel reimbursement, etc. To be addressed by Huey Nobles.

Library—To be addressed by Mary Lou Srohm

Newsletter expenses are projected based on 50 hard copies and 50 on-line copies. Printing has been donated in the past; that will no longer be the case. Postage has gone up and is expected to rise again by the first of the year. To be addressed by Pam Hodapp

Pins / T-shirts haven’t been ordered in several years. We are completely out of shirts. It was suggested that we order a Polo style in addition to standard style shirt. To be addressed by Kathy Vestal

Programs and Workshops are in place. To ensure break-even enrollment in the Jacobean Applique Workshop in July, Pebble has drafted a prototype information/invitation sheet to be sent to other guilds and to quilt shops. This expense will be covered by the Publicity line item. To be addressed by Pebble Rehm.

Office Supplies includes any miscellaneous items such as name tag holders, paper for sign-in and guest sheets, etc. and paper products : plates, napkins, utensils, and tea.. To be addressed by Huey Nobles.

Facilities refers to the (annual) $500.00 that the board recommends donating to Kavanaugh United Methodist Church in lieu of a donation quilt. In addition, it is suggested that the guild serve the Wednesday night church dinner at least twice between August 2001 and May 2002, and that individual items be made and donated to the church’s annual bazaar. To be addressed by Huey Nobles.

Publicity includes any expenses and materials to publicize projects, meetings, programs and workshops. This may include copy paper, postage, poster board, etc. To be addressed by Huey Nobles.

The next meeting of the Executive Board is scheduled for March 8, 2001, at 5:00 p.m.. at Kavanaugh United Methodist Church.

Respectfully,

Katharine McCaw—Recording Secretary

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 make sure you call in to everyone to make sure they read their newsletter.

Michele Chitsey has entered her brown bag quilt in the Dallas quilt show.   Maejean Nixson will have 2 quilts at the Tyler quilt show.  Good luck to both of you!!

The next Newsletter Deadline will be

Saturday, April 14, 2001

Sunshine and Shadow

Louise Devenport’s mother passed away recently.

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of these families.

Thank you to the Cotton Strippers and to the Guild for your prayers and all of the cards that I received when my father passed away.     Donna Moon

To the Cotton Strippers:

Many thanks for all your help, prayers and support when I fell out while at Eufaula. You are all so special!      B. Wood

Note to the Membership

If it wouldn't be a problem, please do not wear heavy perfumes to Guild. Several of our members are highly allergic. Thanks!

Fifteen Reasons To Buy Fabric

1. It insulates the closet where it is kept.

2. It helps keep the economy going. It is our patriotic duty to support cotton farmers, textile mills and fabric shops.

3. It is less expensive and is more fun than psychiatric care.

4. Because it is on sale.

5. A sudden increase in the boll weevil population might wipe out the cotton crop for the next ten years.

6. The one who dies with the most fabric wins.

7. It keeps without refrigeration.

8. You don’t have to cook it to enjoy it. You never have to feed it, change it, wipe it’s nose or walk it.

9. I need the extra weight in the trunk of my car for traction if I ever drive on snowy or icy roads.

10. Because I’m worth it!

11. Like dust, it’s good for protecting previously empty spaces in the house, like the ironing board, the laundry hamper, the dining room table……

12. When the big hurricane comes, all the fabric shops might be washed out into the Gulf and never be seen again.

13. Stress from dealing with the Fabric Control Officer (my spouse/significant other) made me do it.

14. It’s not immoral, illegal or fattening..

15. It calms the nerves, gratifies the soul and makes me feel good.