Minutes for the May 10, 2010, meeting of the Heart of Dixie Quilter’s Guild:
The May 10, 2010 meeting for the Heart of Dixie Quilter’s Guild was called to order by Mary Ann Raley, president, at 7:00 p.m.
The minutes from the April 2010 meeting were approved.
First item of business was a message from Michelle Goodman, visitor, and her two children, Lily Goodman and Layla Goodman. Mrs. Goodman described her two daughters’ first days after being born on September 29, 2006, in the NICU unit, where the guild donates baby quilts.
Mrs. Goodman gave a heartfelt thank you to the guild for the baby quilt they received at the hospital, which the children are still using.
Beth Arnett, treasurer, reported a balance of $3098.42.
Linda Layfield distributed the Block of the Month pattern, a Tulip Block.
Diana Kennedy gave an update on our fall retreat. It is scheduled for Oct. 15-17, and to be held at Camp Cottaquilla, a Girl Scout camp. The cost is $125, which will include food and lodging. Members will need to bring their own bed and bath linens. Diana said that if more members sign up, the fee will be reduced.
Linda Layfield showed three strips of fabrics, and asked if anyone these fabrics at home, she would love to use them in a quilt she is finishing for someone.
The first program was presented by Mary Alice Hart and Phyllis Morse, on making Stemmed Glass Coasters. Mary Alice presented the how-to, and Phyllis sewed a sample. Mary Alice gave out printed instruction sheets.
Meg McKinney gave the second program about Scrap Exchanges, with a video, a show of scrap exchange quilts and tops made by herself, Linda Layfield, Cheryl Claybough, and Diana Kennedy. The guild will hold a scrap exchange meeting on June 6, a Sunday, at 2:30 p.m., at Beth Arnett’s home.
Fat quarters were traded.
Secret Sister packages were given out.
Show and Tell had 10 items.
The meeting was attended by 18 members, and 3 guests.
May birthday’s are Debbie Ryckeley and Emily Kennedy.
The meeting was adjourned.
