Tuesday, July 9, 2024

June Meeting Minutes



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Meeting June 27, 2024 6:00 PM

Old Worthington Public Library

15 members attended

Leigh posed the question, have you started bias binding? 5 people had made bias binding

Mug Rug Swap 10 members participated in the mug rug swap. A mug rug is a quilted piece which can hold your cup and maybe a snack. Pictures on FB.

Bias binding demo Courtney and Leigh showed us a couple different ways to make bias binding. Courtney posted a demo on FB from Mx Domestic (formerly Mr.) Leigh uses a silicone pad called Quilted Hearts Binding Eaze and Courtney shows us a way to use pins to pull the fabric through. Thanks Courtney and Leigh.

Quilt project for 2024 This project will consist of a monochromatic quilt. Solids or prints can be used, but should be of the same color family. August meeting some completed blocks and due at November meeting.

About 11 members expressed an interest in this project.

Quilting retreats – 14 people are register to attend the quilt retreat which will be held 7/25 – 7/28/24 at the Hotel Millersburg. Contact Leslie Wood for more information. A Facebook group has been set up for those
attending. No July guild meeting due to the retreat in July.

Next challenge due at August meeting. Our next challenge is a quilted project inspired by a song. Please
create a quilt project inspired by a specific song. Can use the title of the song, or the words of the song.

Show and Tell - several members shared their projects – pictures available on FB.

Next meeting:

Whetstone Library
Thursday August 22, 2024, 6:00 pm

*No July Meeting

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