Stephanie Childers opened with a report on a new meeting location. She is researching a few locations within the Trussville area. She is also working on a location for a “work day”.
The Guild voted in favor for a facebook group. This will be set up by Pamela Smith. Stephanie Childers has agreed to review content before it is posted. Facebook posts are encouraged and can include feedback and experiences from guild events and questions or advice regarding the guild or quilting. Also a blog will be added to the website. It is open to anyone who has a story to share, entries are encouraged. Please email Brenda Pigott @ brenda.pigott@gmail.com.
August meeting will be on using facebook and website.
Linda Layfield agreed to draft up a few business cards for members to share at church/work/community. She also distributed the July BOM.
MaryAnne Raley made an informative presentation about binding as you go. Dianna Kennedy held a giveaway for a June Taylor Pintastic machine which Ginny won.
The friendship blocks need to be turned in ASAP. They are $2 each.
Deposit of $25 is due now for the Fall Retreat in October.
Reminders
August Fat Quarter –Beach
Secret Sister gifts
Sweet Snack-Carol
Savory Snack-Stephanie Childers
OPEN HOUSE AT NEW TRADITIONS MACHINE QUILTING
We are proud of our association with STRING QUILT REVIVAL and we want to invite you to come by Sat. Oct. 1 anytime between 10am and 2pm to see all 13 quilts featured in this book and meet the authors. You may bring your book to be signed or purchase one while you are here. You can also talk to the girls about doing a workshop for your guild or sign up for one of the two we are sponsoring. Hope you can come. Please invite your friends and join us for a fun day. Lena Colley 906 Catherine St. B’ham 35215 833-0631