August meeting minutes

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Meeting August 23, 2024  6:30 PM   Whetstone Library

20 members attended, 3 new visitors

We all introduced ourselves.  Members were asked to bring a quilt of which they were proud.  11 members participated.  Pictures on FB.

Fabric Swap  Charlie Harper was the fabric swap.  7 members participated.

Challenge -  This challenge was 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.   8 members brought a project to share. Pictures on FB.

New crayon challenge – due at November meeting.  Each member at the meeting was asked to choose 2 crayons from a bag.  These two colors should be used in a quilted project.   Other colors may be added to the project.

Pin cushion or clip holder – make a pin cushion or clip holder and bring it in a gift bag to swap with other members.   Many patterns on Pinterest.  Due at October meeting.   Leigh will bring some crushed nut shells to share at the September meeting.

Block raffle – there will also be a block raffle at the September meeting.  Pattern will be a mini ghost pattern, which can be found on the website columbusmodernquilters.com.  

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.  Project is due at November meeting.     

Quilting retreats – A fabulous time was had by all who attended the second 2024 retreat at the end of July. Hotel Millersburg was the location,   there was sewing, shopping, dining out and friendship.  Many thanks to Leslie for organizing these retreats.  Plans for 2025 retreats are in progress.   

Carol Graham – member shared that she is having a open house quilt show on 9/7/24 from 12-5.  She could be contacted through FB for more information.

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

September meeting: Mini ghost block raffle (info and pattern on website) Leigh will bring crushed nut shells for filling pin cushion project, due at October meeting.

October meeting:  pin cushion/clip holder 

November meeting – Monochromatic quilt,  Crayon challenge quilted project

Next meeting:

Whetstone Library  9/26/24 at 6 pm

Old Worthington Library   10/24/24  6 pm

November meeting date and time to be announed.