Happy December! Where did the year go!
What an exciting member meeting we had in November!
Guild Business
We had 46 members in attendance and 2 quests.
After hearing of Kimberli’s surgery, the guild sent her a bouquet of flowers as she recovers.
Treasury Report
We took two votes. The first vote was to keep the members’ dues the same as this year at $60. The second vote was on the 2020 budget. Both were approved as required by the bylaws.
Charity Update
Elinore filled us in on donations. We donated several quilts and pillow cases to SOFIA (Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates).
Programs
We started off with a special treat of a member trunk show from Carol Mann. She provided an overview of her families dental legacy and shared a little of her father’s artistic endeavors. We then viewed a wonderful slide presentation of her own artistic pursuits through the years, plus items she brought in person.
What amazing talents you have Carol! Thank you so much for your presentation!
Mystery Quilt Reveal
We first acknowledged Rochelle as she not only completed the mystery quilt top but quilted and bound it too!
Next came the parade of finished tops.
EPP Workshop Show n’ Tell
Thanks ladies for showing us your fine craftsmanship!
We also had a session of ‘Ask the Guild’ where many questions and answers revolved around tips to entering a quilt for Quiltcon.
Next up we had a showing of blocks for our Quiltcon Charity Quilt.
Over 40 blocks were collected even before we had our Open Sew on Saturday, November 25th. Well done!
There was talk of the Holiday Party that Barbara and Teri will be organizing for us. Hope you plan to attend Thursday, December 19th at LDS Church, Caldwell.
And there was mention of needing volunteers to demo at the January 16th meeting. We will be having a ‘Quilt Finishing Demos’ night. including binding, labeling, making hanging sleeves and more. Put it on your calendar.
We ended the night with Show n’ Tell:
Rebecca Improv Sew Day baskets.
See you at the Holiday Party!
Jennifer/Secretary
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