March’s meeting was the PMQG’s Mid-Atlantic Show & Tell. Members shared their class experiences and showed off some of their fun purchases. We can’t wait for next year!
Barb took Laura Wasilowski’s fun Zentangle class. |
MAQF was Cathy’s VERY FIRST quilt show! |
Joy took Esterita Austin’s Powerful Portrait class. |
Yvette made this beauty in Jenny Rayment’s Tucked & Twisted class. |
Lise scored some wonderful vintage fabrics! |
Katie stocked up on stencils! |
Members also swapped some of the cutest Mug Rugs ever….
Business:
~ The new slate of officers was approved and Malinda passed the baton. Your new Officers are:
President~ Joy M.
Vice President~ Beth M.
Secretary~ Yvette C.
Treasurer~ Pam K.
~ Malinda was surprised with a parting gift of bright Economy Blocks made by guild Members.
~ Our Raffle Quilt was a huge success at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Fest! Many thanks to all of you for volunteering to get our first fundraiser off to a fabulous start!
Show & Tell
Malinda shared her colorful jelly roll quilt and her tip for making it modern. |
Jenny shared her cheery house wall-hanging. |
Pat learned some new tricks from Missouri Star Quilt Co.’s new Block magazine |
Angelia’s young students made these modern NICU quilts! |
NEXT MONTH:
~ April’s meeting will be a sew day to make wee blankets for still-born babies. Please bring:
– Pre-cut 12.5″ WHITE flannel squares
– Pre-cut 12.5″ WHITE fabric squares
– 1/4″ up to 1/2″ wide WHITE ribbon
– Sewing machine, scissors, white thread, cutting supplies
~ Raffle tickets and a photo of the Raffle Quilt will be distributed to each member at April’s meeting. Members are encouraged to sell all their tickets. Start thinking of who you know!
~ April’s Block of the Month is the Economy Block.
~ Malinda will present a new Guild Challenge.
~ Tricia will announce May’s Swap.
Reminders:
~ NICU quilts are being accepted at each month’s meeting.
~ Meeting Minutes can be found on our Facebook Page. Members not on Facebook can request the minutes via email.