IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEMBERSHIP: We now have a total of 52 members. There were seven new members at the August meeting. They are Nancy Medley, Carol Carney, Sandy Todd, Vicki Smith, Verna Keller, Joyce White, and Vickie Barnhouse.
SEPTEMBER MEETING: Tuesday, September 11, 2007.
The program for September will be a lesson on binding your quilt presented by Saphronna Brewington.
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CELEBRATION!!
We will celebrate the six month anniversary of the formation of the guild and the end of our charter member period with a cake and punch after the main part of the meeting. We will also learn about the charter quilt. A photographer will be on hand to take a picture before the meeting, so you will want to be on time. The meeting may run a little longer than usual.
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RAFFLE: There will be a raffle at the September meeting for a fun Debbie Mumm small Santa quilt kit (pattern and fabric). Chance tickets will be 50 cents or three for one dollar. The raffle will last two meetings with the drawing at the second meeting. Buy your tickets and be a winner. This is a fundraiser for the guild. Look for other great raffles to come.
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REMINDER: Please bring to each meeting your Participation block with the block pieces you have earned through guild activities.
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The December program will be an ornament exchange presented by the Crazy Scrappers friendship group. The ornament can be purchased or created by you. Join the fun and make plans to participate.
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Donation to Senior Citizens – On September 22, the Senior Center is hosting a Chicken & Dumplings Dinner. Thrivent Lutheran Financial Services will match the donations (up to $800) for this event. This would be a good time to give a donation from the guild, attend the fund raiser (asking $6 donation), and volunteer to serve or provide desserts. Also, stop by any day for lunch.
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Minutes from August 14, 2007
At 6:30 pm President Phyllis called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. There were 38 members present with 6 new members and 8 guests.
Show and Tell: Members participating were Phyllis Hargis, Carol Grix, Barbara Viitanen, Diana Dawson, Judy Carriere, Linda Montgomery, Saphrona Brewington, Mary Beth Parish, Lavada Rawlings, Betty Caughron, Martha Smith, Martha Steinbruegge, Linda Nickelson, Vicki Smith, Loretta Hartrup, and Joyce White.
Thank you to the Nutrition Center. Phyllis suggested that we should thank the Center for allowing us to meet here every month and allowing the friendship groups to meet here as well. Some fundraising may be in order as a group and in friendship groups as well. Another way we can show our appreciation is by donating time at the center either by serving meals or driving Meals-on-wheels.
Minutes and treasurer’s report from July were read and approved.
Barbara Viitanen informed us that Country Quilter, Cabin Fever, Mad Monks and Red Rooster will be offering discounts to members with their membership cards.
Friendship groups have been meeting and most have already chosen a name, such as, Better Late than Never, Sew Scrappy Sisters, Sun Bonnet Sue’s, Crazy Scrappers, Busy Bobbins, Stash Sisters, Nimble Thimbles.
We are now a not for profit organization. Thank you Martha Smith for all your hard work.
Library. Judy has been looking for a front closing cabinet and is still looking. The guild voted to authorize her to spend up to $150.00 for the purchase of one. Phyllis donated “The Quilter’s Traveler’s Guide” to the library.
September is the deadline for charter membership. We will be celebrating with cake, punch, and a photo at the September meeting. We will also receive information about a charter quilt.
St. Charles Quilts on Main invited us to take part in their festival. It is September 8, but we decided we were not ready to participate, maybe next year.
Surveys are available on the web site to let you indicate what classes and programs you would be interested in the guild making available. This is your guild, so give your input.
Prizes- 50/50 was won by Sharon Bay less. Attendance prizes were won by Sandy and Lori. Participation blocs were won by Judy Carriere (26 people brought back finished blocks).
Janet Murphy introduced our visitors and new members. She told about the different appliqué techniques being offered for us to learn tonight. Thank you Janet for organizing this. Meeting was adjourned.
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AUGUST TREASURER’S REPORT
Balance, August 1, 2007 $673.73
Receipts
Dues from 7 new members at $20 each 140.00
Balance, August 31, 2007 $813.73
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For your consideration
....St. Joseph's Arts and Crafts Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2007, from 9-3. The cost of a booth (9 x 5) is $25; a table w/ 2 chairs is an additional $5. Please consider participating in this event as a fund-raiser. If each friendship groups would donate $150 (retail) of crafts (hand-made items), the guild could make $1200. This will be an item on the September agenda...please consider this prior to the meeting and be prepared to discuss it.
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QUILT SHOP IN REVIEW Featuring-- Quilters’ Corner in Potosi
Tucked away neatly on Potosi’s main thoroughfare, you will find “Quilters’ Corner.” You’ll know you’re there by the quilts in the shop window. When you enter, the shop owner, Laury Blair, will greet you with her friendly, lighthearted smile. The shop’s fabric, notions, quilting templates, and books are neatly arranged in the main room of the shop. With more than 1000 bolts of fabric and a large selection of fat quarters, you’ll find a selection that includes Moda, Thimbleberry, Keepsake, Homespun, flannels, and many others. Make a point to look through the select of Jack Dempsey and J & P Coats embroidery blocks.
If you have finished piecing your quilt and are ready for batting and backing, Quilters’ Corner has what you need to finish it just right. Laury carries a variety of battings and extra-wide backing fabric. You can get batting by the package or the yard.
In a back room, Laurie has a long-arm quilting machine. She does both border-to-border quilting and custom work. At the shop, be sure to ask for her prices on machine quilting.
If you have a coupon for another fabric shop, bring it in! Laurie honors other stores’ coupons. What a deal!
The shop also features a classroom that will accommodate up to 10 quilters. Throughout the year, Laury recruits area quilters to provide workshops. Workshops range from basic to advanced. Make sure to check out the next workshops that will be offered. And, don’t forget…if you buy your fabric the day you attend a workshop, you get 20% off.
Stop in at Thursday’s Bee. It is open to everyone. You’ll solve world problems, snack a bit, get the latest tried-and-true recipes, raise your endorphin level with laughter, and maybe get some piecing or quilting done!
During the month of September, Threads of Friendship Quilters' Guild members will get 20% with your membership card. During the month of September, Threads of Friendship Quilters' Guild members will get 20% with your membership card. During the month of September, Threads of Friendship Quilters' Guild members will get 20% with your membership card. During the month of September, Laury will give “card carrying” Threads of Friendship Quilters’ Guild members 20% off on their purchases, and quilt books will be buy one at regular price and get a second one for half-price. You have to show your membership card! Be sure to drop in at Quilters’ Corner and get acquainted.
Threads of Friendship Quilters’ Guild
PO Box 291
Farmington, MO 63640
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