08.25.2014 Meeting Minutes for August 16, 2014
Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild Meeting Minutes
Date: August 16, 2014
Location: Scrapbooks Etc.
President Michelle Hart called the meeting to order at 1:00pm. Approximately 39 people were in attendance. Thank you all for bringing items for the pot luck.
Five guests and new members were welcomed, Tabitha, Lisa, April, Steph, and Theresa.
President's Report
July meeting minutes approved.
President's Report from Michelle Hart
The PHXMQG Retreat is booked for September 11-14. The retreat venue has a 10 person limit.
September meeting activity will be Fabric Confetti pillow class by Vanessa. A survey will be sent for class kit options as well as a full supply list.
October meeting activity will be Herringbone Quilt as You Go with Danny.
Several QuiltCon 2015 Challenges have been announced.
Bias Tape Applique
Michael Miller Cotton Couture Pastels
Charity Quilt
Treasurer’s Report from Chelsa Knight
Balance at last meeting: $2109
New balance: $2,524.16
Announcements
Alyssa has asked for help with sewing projects for Pile O Fabric. Fabric is supplied for the projects and photos will be required.
PHXMQG member and president Michelle Hart was one of three winner of the MQG Michael Miller Fabric Challenge. There were over 700 entries.
Door Prize
Three door prizes were drawn plus two prizes from Alyssa from Pile O Fabric.
Pixel Play Book - Bonnie
American Made Brand Fabric - Olivia
Aurifil Variegated Thread pack - Pam
Breakout Sessions
Vitamin D Bee meeting
Mini Quilt Swap
Breakout Sessions
Demonstrations by several guild members.
Johnie – fabric embellishment
Lisa – paper piecing
Alyssa – FMQ
Terry – faux piped binding
Ana – double flip hst method
Lora – EPP
Jen – Hawaiian appliqué
Becca – Bloc-locs
Prepared by: Rebecca Whaling, August 25, 2014