October 25, 2001

6:30 pm

 

October Guild Meeting

Guest Speaker:

Lynn Welch

 

"Designing Your Quilt Studio"

Cotton Patch Quilt Guild

Regular Meeting, September 27, 2001 Kavanaugh Methodist Church, 6:30 pm

 

The Cotton Patch Quilt Guild met at Kavanaugh United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. on September 27, 2001, Huey Nobles, presiding.

Program

Peggy Lee, from Mesquite, presented our program on Redwork. She shared the history of the needle-art form and displayed many samples from her private collection, including samplers, backsplash guards, pincushions, pillow cases and towels. Especially interesting were redwork patterns from the 1830s and penny squares. Ms. Lee announced that a movement is under way to make flag quilts to send to victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy. It is hoped that there can be one block for each victim. Make 12+1/2" blocks from red, white and blue fabric. We will see that she gets them.

Business

Alice Cooney was not at the meeting, so the UFO final dispersal of fat quarters was postponed until next month.

There was no financial report.

Mary Lou Strohm reported several new books in the library.

Jane Martyn asked that she be notified if anyone is having difficulty receiving the guild newsletter online.

Sherry Worley announced that Quilt Country has an attractive flag pattern. She also offered a raffle for two tickets to Six Flags, and reminded us of the community service challenge issued by the Belles earlier in the year. FISH is sponsoring a fundraising barbeque lunch or dinner on Nov. 9. Sherry also announced the Scottish Rite Bazaar Nov. 15, 16, 17, 18.

Donna Moon asked that the guild consider purchasing some new quilt frames. The ones we have been using are unstable and leave splinters in the sleeves of the quilts. No action taken.

Annette Swartz announced Project Linus, a relief project for children in New York affected by the Sept. 11 tragedy. Deadline is the 3rd Saturday in October. Contact Annette for more information.

Katharine McCaw read the following recommendation:

"The Committee to consider how to best use approximately $1800.00 in excess funds accumulated by the Cotton Patch Quilt Guild submits the following recommendation:

a. The entire amount will be deposited in an interest-bearing account at a local financial institution.

b. From that balance, $500.00 will be designated to fund an academic scholarship beginning Fall 2002.

c. Also from that balance, $300.00 will be designated for philanthropic and charitable purposes during that same time period. A new committee will be formed to administer these funds.

d. Approximately $1000.00 will remain on balance as seed for future scholarships and charitable endeavors. Proceeds from any guild fundraising efforts could be added to this account, thereby increasing the guild’s ability to widen its visibility in the community."

Motion by Sue Childers, seconded by Roberta Vanderburg, to accept and implement section (a) above, and table final decision on remaining sections until next month. Motion passed. Request was made for a written ballot. Three members submitted written preferences for allocating the money.

Everybody enjoyed Show and Tell.

Door prizes were won by Sara Bobbitt, Letha Bost and Norlyn Quinn. Sherry Worley donated thank you cards.

Forty-six members and six guests attended. Welcome to Georgia Curry, Doris Wilson, Oneta Self, Charlotte Dickerson, Bonita Porter and Peggy Lee.

The next meeting is October 25, presenting Lynn Welch and "Designing Your Quilt Studio".

Respectfully,

Katharine McCaw
 Recording Secretary

 

 

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLES

Cotton Blossoms

The Cotton Blossoms met Sept. 17 for a brown bag lunch and a lesson in needle tatting. Amber Berry from Fancywork Needleart Studio brought several tatted pieces she had made and a baby bonnet she is working on. She also informed us of various needle sizes and threads that can be used. This program was quite enjoyable and some of us even caught on to the art of tatting. Quillos for Boles home were turned in. This year we are sponsoring a boy's cottage. Lots of show and tell turned up. On October 1 the Blossoms met at their regular time of 3:00 to learn the technique of stain glass quilting. Joyce McCord led us in making a small angel. We were to have made our bias tape prior to coming. With the help of some glue we were on our way to assembling our angels. This was a fun program and hopefully we will all come back on the 15th with a completed cutie. When we dismissed, some headed for the Meals on Wheels Auction to bid on items donated by Belva Isham, Viola Brummett and Joyce McCord. October 10th we enjoyed lunch and a visit to Fancywork Needleart Studio downtown Greenville. We then delivered various sewing notions, fabrics and extension cords to the Wesley Methodist Church for their Juarez Mission Trip. Then, on to Boles home to deliver our Quillos to the boys in Fox Cottage. We have enjoyed a fun and productive month.

Cotton Strippers

   The Cotton Strippers met on Thursday, October 11th. Only a small group was present as many members were away. The group discussed possible menus for the Fall retreat at Eufaula. Wonderful refreshments were brought by Joan Biggs, Roberta Vanderburg, Elaine Sprague and Barbara Ratcliff. We had one guest at the meeting. Annette Swartz brought her friend, Judy Bobbitt, who is a pattern designer for her own company called "judydidit". Judy is considered to be the "original fringed benefits lady". She brought 2 of her beautiful quilts to share with us. Judy works at the Seventh Heaven Quilt Shop in San Antonio. Annette also announced that the guild members from Poetry brought 30 quilts made by the women of two churches there to be sent to New York City. Don’t forget that we reveal our "Secret Pals" at the December meeting. November is pizza month so be sure to bring a few dollars if you want to eat pizza. Desserts and/or salads will be brought by the "Mt. Vernon Girls" : Ruth Bacon, Debra Hager, Michele Chitsey, Joy Gregory and Shirley Hogan.


Cotton Belles

The Cotton Belles met October 1, 2001 at the home of Ollie and Jeane Kirby. The members have completed 295 Christmas stockings for the Salvation Army. Susan will research quilt labels for ABC projects. Sherry will check on batting. The group collected donations for F.I.S.H. The F.I.S.H. organization is having a lunch on November 9, 2001 at Wesley United Methodist Church from 11:30 - 1:30 to raise money for the depleted cupboard. Scottish Rite donations are to be turned in at the November meeting. Show and Tell: Jeane has made many potholders to be donated to Scottish Rite Hospital. Sherry brought the fabric that she dyed at the class given by Sandra Douglas. She also brought Caden’s (nephew age 2) Bug Jar quilt. Betty brought Base Ball Stars quilt. The group had received fabric and craft items to be used for charity from a former member and Beth Winn. The program "Designing Bonsai Trees" was presented by John Miller, Sue’s husband. The members learned about this ancient procedure that originated in China. John uses wire and wedges to train the limbs. He brought several trees in various sizes. The members were challenged by Sherry to make blocks from ugly fabric received in a blind draw. The blocks will be turned in at the January meeting. Our next meeting will be at Susan and Cinda’s house on November 5, 2001.

Sunbonnet Sues
The Sunbonnet Sues met at the home of Jane Martyn. It was a small crowd with several members out of town. Pam Hodapp joined the group for the evening as plans were discussed on our upcoming trip to the Houston Quilt Festival. Food and transportation were discussed while some worked on their projects. We are all getting excited about the trip and will miss those in the group that are unable to attend this year. The November meeting will not be held since most of the group will be in Houston. The December meeting will be at the home of Sara Bobbitt.

 

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.

October Huey Nobles*  Norlyn Quinn Barbara Ratcliff  Pebble Rehm  Dianne Ross  Vickie Schumann  Shirley Shaw  Karen Smisek  Elaine Sprague  Frances Stinnet  Mary Lou Strohm  Madeline Sullivan   November Annette Swartz*  Jennifer Tenney Leslie Todd  Gladys Trammell Roberta Vanderburg  Kathy Vestal Nora Whitehead  Pug Wichern Beth Winn  B. Wood

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