Meeting Information -Monthly Meeting
Date: June 15, 2017
Location: Primitive Gatherings, Murrieta, CA Time:
6:30 PM
Attendees: 12 Members, 0 Guests
Board Members Present: Jan Prytz, Jessica Rittgarn, Maritza Farr, Colleen
Molen, Angelica Jones, Susan Long
Board Member Absent:
Meeting Discussion
1.
Jan Prytz, the President, informed the group of the
following:
a.
Raffle ticket - raffle tickets will be given
for attending the meeting, turning in a charity block, and show and tell
participation.
b.
The MQG was contacted about our membership
cards and Colleen should receive them shortly. The cards give us discounts, and
other benefits when we attend other guild's events, etc. See the MQG website
for additional information.
c.
The MQG has announced two QuiltCon challenges
and any MQG member can participate.
i. The American patchwork Flying Geese Challenge tasks
members with modernizing the classic flying geese block
ii. The Michael Miller Our Yard Fabric Challenge features
fabrics from the new "Our Yard" line designed by Sarah Campbell.
Members will be emailed the sign-up link on June 17. If you miss the sign up
for the fabric, you can purchase and still participate.
d.
QuiltCon 2018 Charity Quilt - it is time to
start working on the charity quilt challenge. Colleen Molen volunteered as the
Project Leader. She needs to sign up TVMQG by September 30th to advise the MQG
that we are participating. Group members volunteered to participate and help
with the TVMQG Charity Quilt - volunteers are Judy Neilio, Susanne O'Hara, Sue
Gillaspie, Taylor Darby, Angelica Jones, Susan Long, Jessica Rittgarn, Jane
Rowland, and Maritza Farr. Theme is Modern Take on Traditional. Palette
for the challenge has been provided by the MQG. The charity quilt must be twin
size. The TVMQG will provide the funds for the fabric. The finished quilt is
returned to our guild so we can use it for a charity fundraiser.
i. ACTION ITEM: Colleen Molen to begin design process and present ideas
to the volunteers for input. A plan will then follow on completing the Charity
Quilt.
ii. ACTION ITEM: Angelica Jones will send an email to all who are members
to confirm that they are receiving MQG emails, if they are not receiving
emails, notify Colleen Molen.
iii. ACTION ITEM: Maritza Farr will update the contacts on the Gmail
account and coordinate information with Colleen Molen.
e.
The July meeting will be a "Christmas in
July" get together, at Jane Rowland's home. The meeting will be on July 20th at 6:30pm
(same time as our regular meeting). It will be a potluck on the patio - please
bring finger foods. Judy and Suzanne will bring drinks. Jan Prytz will send
members a separate email with Jane's address. Plan is to exchange hot pads or
pot holders. Bring your exchange item in a brown paper bag. Use two layers of
batting and NO Insul-Brite or similar materials so the items can be used safely
in the microwave.
i. ACTION ITEM: Jan
will send email to all members with Jane's address and reminders about the
event.
f.
Primitive Gatherings (Drew) is organizing a
Hoffman Fabrics Tour.
2.
Treasurer's Report -
Current fund balance is $819.74.
3.
Raffle Ticket WINNERS - Primitive
Gatherings Gift Card - Jane, Kit with Pattern - no one submitted a raffle
ticket, Fat Quarter bundle - Linda. Congratulations ladies!
Show and Tell
Name/ Description of Shared Item - All
beautiful and creative projects shared! The group enjoyed seeing all them too! See the TVMQG Group Facebook posting for pictures and information
on each of the projects shared at the meeting.
1.
Susan Long
2.
Taylor Darby
3.
Linda Bretton
4.
Colleen Molen
5.
Jane Rowland - Also discussed quilting ideas
for the long-arm machine.
6.
Jessica Rittgarn
7.
Sue Gillaspie
presentations
1.
BOM Susannah was presented by Maritza. She showed different color options
when selecting fabrics and laying them out in your block. In addition, she
pointed out the need to layout fabrics with a directional print so you can
determine the correct way to cut and piece your block. See the TVMQG Blog
for the pattern.
a.
ACTION ITEM: All
members and guests are asked to consider completing a block and bring it to the
July meeting.
2.
Susan Long did a Quilt As You Go (QAYG) demo
which was very informative as well as entertaining. She provided the following
link for additional information on the technique www.thequiltingedge.com. Go to
tutorials and then QAYG introduction.
Upcoming Meeting Dates/Information
NOTE: The next meeting is our Christmas in July meeting
at Jane Rowland's home - July 20th, at 6:30 pm. Jan Prytz will be sending out
an email with the address to members.
Upcoming BOM presentations and BOM
Construction requirements
NOTE:
The block can be made in any fabric color desired, but with a low volume
background fabric. The instructions are on the TVMQG Blog. Block needs
to be completed to measure 12.5".
July
- Jan Prytz
September
- Madelyn
