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!

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Next came the parade of finished tops.

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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:

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Rebecca Improv Sew Day baskets.

See you at the Holiday Party!

Jennifer/Secretary

Greetings Guilders!

In case you weren’t at last months meeting, here’s what went on.

Guild Business

We had 42 members in attendance with 7 Guests (Beth, Judy, Donna, Barb – Rachel’s mom, Maria, Mandy & Heidi.) Welcome!

Treasury Report

Lenny walked us through the 3rd quarter treasury report. We also discussed the 2020 budget which will be up for a vote by members at the November meeting. Dues to remain the same for the upcoming year.

Jackie won the raffle.

Carol Mann shared about the Brita Nelson workshop “Crumbs to Quilts” she took with Garden State Quilter’s guild.

 

Programs

For future workshops, we would like to have a volunteer to take photos and post to social media. If you plan on attending a future workshop and would be willing to do so, please let Christa or Janet know.

Negative Space Challenge was put forth for the October meeting and participation was good.

 And after the guild voted we a first and second place winner.

First and Second place! Congratulations ladies!

Whole Circle Studios Recap & Share

A nice full workshop yielded some beautiful works of art.

Up coming events

Feel free to participate in any of the following

• Sit n’ Stitch Fundraiser with Jersey Shore Modern Quilt Guild Saturday 11/9 from 10-7
• Brownstone Quilt Show  Allendale, NJ Friday 11/8 and Saturday 11/9.
• Open Sew for Quiltcon Charity Quilt LDS Church, Caldwell, NJ Saturday 11/23 9-4.

Speaking of Quiltcon Charity Quilt, Betsy provided a demo for us on the 10″ string block that will make up the quilt top.

Directions were emailed out to everyone. We will be working on theses blocks at the Open Sew on 11/23. If you are not attending the open sew, please make sure to bring your completed block to the November meeting.

Mystery Quilt – Final Clue The final directions will be going out early to allow everyone extra time to assemble their quilt top to bring to the November meeting. And if you won’t be finished by November, no worries! Whatever month you complete your quilt top, bring it in for show and tell and receive a prize from Programs.

EPP by Machine Workshop still has a few openings, so sign up today!

Holiday Swap Item for Holiday Party

It was put to a vote between a pincushion, mug rug or tote bag. It was very close so we we’ve decided to do your choice of a mug rug or tote bag.

**Holiday Party will be Thursday December, 19th.

Ask the Guild will be returning at the November meeting and every odd numbered month going forward. Bring a project you are stuck on and “ask the guild” what they suggest you do next.

Member Trunk Show with Carol Mann At the November meeting, Carol will be giving us a peak in to her quilting world with a trunk show of her projects.

Finish a Quilt Meeting In January, we will be having several mini demos on different aspects of finishing your quilt. We are still looking for people to demo techniques. If you would be interested, please contact Programs.

Show N’ Tell

And that’s a wrap!

Join us for our next meeting Thursday, November 21st @ 7:15 in Cedar Grove!

Happy Quilting!

Jennifer/Secretary

 

 

 

Getting back into the groove at Cedar Grove! We had 37 members including new that night member Beth and 3 guests, Elaine, Siobhan and Betsy (2 of whom have since joined!) Welcome ladies!

We wished Francine a Happy Birthday!

Guild Business

Mid Atlantic Mod is coming back for April 30th-May 3rd, 2020. We will be having the same lottery for the 10 spots we received as sponsors. You have until October 6th to sign up for the lottery. Winners will be drawn at the October board meeting and winners will be contacted and a deposit of $25 to hold your lottery spot, will be due by October 17th. Regular registration as well as class selection opens on October 20th.

Charity

We received a wonderful thank you note from the folks at Social Justice Sewing Academy for the fabric we donated last month. We are also welcoming Elinore to the Charity committee.

Library

Our books are on the move, thanks to Margy. She surprised us with this new book cart to make housing the guild library books and rulers easier to view and access.

Calling All volunteers!

If you would like to join one of the committee’s that keep this guild running smoothly, please speak with a board member and we’ll get you off and running. Many hands make light work!

Member Quilt Display

Sarah shared with us her experience having a quilt in the show Inspired by…Quilts at Studio Montclair running now through October 19th. You can view her piece as well as many other artists pieces, interpreting  antique quilts.

Reminders

• Don’t forget if you hear of an upcoming event, contact Rachel and she’ll share of Facebook and put it in the next meeting slide show.
• Anyone interested in a Debbie Grifka workshop, let Crista know.
• Garden State Quilters are excepting bids from long arm quilters to quilt their 2020 Quilt Show raffle quilt. For more details, see Rachel.

Excercise?

Crista brought us a fun little game ‘Would you rather…’ by asking us questions like Would you rather piece or quilt; by hand or machine; follow patterns or freewheel; improv or traditional; etc.. We got a chance to stretch our legs and arms as we responded to each question.

 

Break Time

Programs

Next it was time for the Post Card Swap

 

Mystery Quilt

• Don’t forget to play with the blocks you have made so far to try and guess the end arrangement.
• Post photos to Instagram with #2019NJMQGMysteryQuilt
• Tag with @njmqg
• Next clue coming soon.

Whole Circle Studios Lecture and Workshop

• September 25th  Lecture at Margy’s house.
• September 26th Workshop 10-4 (Full)

 JoAnn Lepore Workshop

• English Paper Piecing with templates by machine
• October 26th,  10-4
• Cost will be $50 members, $60 nonmembers, includes templates.

 

Negative Space Challenge

• Negative Space Challenge – Due at the October Meeting, October 17th!!
• Mini, largest side to be 16″ or less.
• Does not need to be square
• We will be searching for a public place to display these, so the more the better!

Daniella gave us a presentation on what negative space is, and some examples.

Would you like to do a Demo?

We are looking to incorporate more members into our meetings. Demos are fun and informative for everyone. Won’t you share your knowledge of techniques, tools, or something special with your fellow quilters? Please contact Crista to participate.

Show and Tell

Thanks for reading!

Next Meeting Thursday, October 17th at 7:15 . Hope to see you there.

Jennifer – Secretary