Melanie here– I forgot, because they were on a different camera, to include pictures of the nametags made, as well as Janita and her mother’s lovely projects from the workshop with Victoria Findlay Wolfe. Apologies!
Meeting addenda
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November Meeting Recap
First things, first. We are now an Official MQG with tax exempt status. After months of paperwork, celebration is in order along with a huge thank you to those who spent hours looking at paperwork! Now we’re officially a non-profit organization, an official 501(c)(3) status. Other than reading the word official twenty times, what does that mean for you? You are entitled to all of the benefits of being a Modern Quilt Guild.
Whew, it seems that we are multiplying each month. It was so exciting to see some many new faces. Everyone can visit with us up to two times before you are required to join. For the upcoming year, our dues will be $45.00. These will be due at our December meeting – and Jessica will be taking either cash or check. You can now also pay us via PayPal for a $1.61 convenience charge. The address is njmqginfo at gmail.com.
Speaking of our next meeting: we’ll be having a Holiday Party/Holiday Swap. I know I can’t wait to see what everyone creates and swaps. Also, it was pretty strongly decided that we will continue to do show and tell next month, especially since so many of our creations will be gifted by our next meeting in January. Be on the lookout for an email for treats you can bring. Treats to eat, that is!
Charity Quilt
As a non-profit we will be working to make sure we hold up our end of the bargain with charity quilts. Our first quilt is in the making, and it is ready to put together. If there are any takers for putting together the quilts – piecing, basting, quilting, binding, please let us know. Send an email to Melanie at melintheattic at gmail.com or Stephanie at stephaniemmullin at gmail.com. At the moment, we will use any and every talent you have! And we know you have it in spades. Speak up, friends!
Open Sew
December’s date will be during the day, December 5 at 10AM.
Work on charity quilts, bring your own fabric, and bring your own sewing machine.
Tables, irons, power cords will all be there.
Quilt Retreat
Aleeda has planned a quilt retreat that will be held March 21-23, 2014. Please see the information post here and contact her with your RSVP and questions.
Nametag Swaps
Another pair of nametags were swapped at our November meeting. Don’t be shy to sign up and swap with a newer member if you’d like to have a nametag made! And, then don’t forget to wear them – if you’re like me! (Sorry, Margy!)
Now, onto the good stuff. Show and Tell. Just when I think you people can’t get more talented, another meeting comes along.
October Meeting Recap
Another fabulous meeting full of inspiration and laughter is over, and most excitedly we have passed the dues for next year. Our proposed dues of $45.00 were presented by the fabulous treasurer, Jessica (self proclaimed Penny Pincher) and they were unanimously passed by the guild. These dues will be due by the December meeting so that we can pay the National Dues in January. If you know that you won’t be able to make the December meeting, feel free to bring your dues to the November meeting. You can make the checks out to NJMQG, and of course you can still pay with cash. We are looking forward to a new year with exciting events, speakers, and trips!
Holiday Gift Exchange
You should have received an email inviting you to the holiday gift exchange for our meeting on December 19th. Signup will close on Thursday and names will be sent out, so please follow the link in the email and respond Yes or No. If you didn’t receive the email, be sure to contact Melanie so that she can send you the invitation before the partners are assigned. For the exchange, the spending cap is $15.00 for a small handmade gift or fabric goodie. The wonderful thing about the exchange is that it gives us a chance to get to know someone better and research what they might like! Of course, if Show and Tell is any indication, we will all ooohhhh and ahhhh over anything! There is a place to add your own preferences– click on Add to Wishlist and select the Text tab at the top. Then mention anything you’ve been coveting.
Again, email Melanie or njmqginfo@gmail.com before October 25th if you haven’t received the email from Elfster!
Oh, and – the Holiday Party will be white wine friendly. (You know, to protect the fabrics!) Bring a favorite holiday treat.
Victoria Findlay Wolfe
On November 11, 2013 we will be joining the Garden State Quilters for their event with Victoria Findlay Wolfe. They are hosting us for FREE at the Chatham United Methodist Church in Chatham, NJ. Hospitality will begin at 6:45 and the Meeting will start at 7:00. Since they are waiving our fee as members of NJMQG, be sure to bring identification as other guest will be charged $10.00. We hope to see you there!
Open Sew
After such a success for the first open sew, we can’t wait to see everyone for the next open sew on November 7th. We will be meeting once again at the Church of Latter Day Saints in North Caldwell at 209 Mountain Ave. We are so thankful to Stephanie’s church and her efforts in spearheading our charity quilts. Let us know if you would like to volunteer in those efforts! We’ll post another blog post before this and you can RSVP in the comments. Don’t forget to bring an extension cord with your machine if you are planning to sew. Otherwise there is plenty of table space.
Guild Quilt
Next month we will be passing out fabric in our new logo’s color scheme to create a guild quilt. Be on the lookout for more information as we create something special that represents us as a whole! After the fabric is passed out, we’ll be sure to give a 2 month deadline for this project – of course, it will be hard to wait that long to see what everyone comes us with!
Cloud 9 Block Challenge
How exciting to see the winning blocks – (Way to go Jessica, Aubrey, and Josie!). Next up – the finished quilt!
Block Party Bee
The newest Block Party will be kicking off next month and continue for the next 13 months. It will be so wonderful to see these talented ladies contribute to 13 unique quilts over the next year. I know I’m already looking to next August when it’s my turn to be Queen!
Quilting Retreat
Be on the lookout for more information on the retreat. We will post an announcement soon with final details for this trip hosted March 21-23. Don’t let “camping” fool you – there will be double beds and wonderful food.
And here it is, what you all came to relive – Show and Tell!
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