Meeting Date: April 5, 2025
Minutes: Greenville Modern Quilt Guild
The April Meeting was opened with a Welcome by Vice-President,
Michelle Giles. She reminded everyone that Dawn Bianco, President,
was traveling and would be back for the next meeting.
Attendance Lists are circulating, and everyone should remember to check in.
New Guild Pins are here. Please see Michelle to receive yours during the break.
Michelle also reminded us that there is a Free Table beside the library at
the back of the room.
Committee Reports:
Philanthropy: Michelle Giles
Diane Kent is our new committee chair for Philanthropy. Two board
members met with Diane and she is excited to take this on. Currently we
serve two organizations. Tummy Time received 35” square or similar sized quilts and has a need for 10 – 15 per quarter. Those are delivered by Jill Erickson. We have 1 on hand so will need more for June delivery.
The Prisma relationship serves abused children who come into the system. The organization leases space at Julie Valentine but is not part of JV. This program serves children and teens and also has a need of 10 – 15 per quarter. They currently have 2 in the closet but we will also need your help for June delivery. We have maintained this relationship through Faye Jones for nearly 10 years.
We encourage you to bring your scraps, batting, material for kits. Diane
will take our donations and put together kits to be made by members just as we did with the kits made by Duski.
Both of these organizations want only quilts right now. As we work with
them in the future, we will see what other needs they may have.
Faye Jones added that sizes for quilts for kids should measure 44” square
or larger for teens. Lap quilt sizes are acceptable.
Diane Kent can be reached via email at: dianeandmike11@gmail.com.
She will have a full report at the May meeting.
Membership: Teresa Melonson
All members were reminded to pick up their new membership card at check in. New members Lynn Bowden and Alexis Jordan were presented and shared quilts to introduce themselves. Two guests were also introduced.
Programs: Ruth Freyer
The May 3rd meeting program will be Make and Take Projects. The items
being made include a Tool Stand, a Frame Pouch, and a Slow Stitching
Project. The examples are sign up lists were once again put on display for
new members, or others to sign up if they had missed the opportunity.
Slow Stitching is all hand work and you will NOT need a machine. The
other 2 projects will need your machine, and preferably one with a free arm (especially for the pouch). Other tools suggested were neutral thread, glue stick, marking tool, and extension cords. All fabrics, and patterns will be provided.
June Meeting will be held May 30th IN THE EVENING. The start time is
6:30. On Saturday morning, May 31, Sarah Hibbert will lead a workshop
from 10 am until 4 pm. We currently have a full class, but please contact
Michelle Giles if you need to change your status, or be put on a wait list.
Social Media: Alexa Harper was absent, so no report was given.
April Program: This month’s program was Book Review. Members were
to share a favorite book, along with projects or practices learned from them. A list of books shared is included with these minutes, and was emailed out to members as well. A range of projects from Zen slow stitching to a wonderful clock, and a pair of tennis shoes made from kits were shared.
This quarter’s challenge was The Crayon Challenge. A project was to
be made from the 3 crayons you drew plus one added color.
Members who participated in The Crayon Challenge shared their projects as well as resources for making them. Pictures were taken to be shared on our Facebook page. Show and Share (which can be seen on our Facebook page). This was a well received challenge with good guild
participation.
After a short break, the usual Show and Share was held with members
The Fat Quarter drawing for March’s floral collection was won by Cheryl
Budnaitis.
General Announcements:
- Road2Virginia Quilt Show: The show is coming to the East Coast June
26 – 28, 2025. Registration for classes will open February 5, 2025 at 10
a.m. Learn more at: www.road2va.com - Asheville Quilt Guild: Quilt show for 2025 will be held WAugust 14, 15
and 16 at the Western NC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC. - Festival of Quilts in Fayetteville NC held by the Tarheel Quilters Guild
will take place June 13 and 14, 2025. Faye Jones has additional
information if interested in sending a quilt for display. - Lake and Mountain Quilters in Seneca: Quilt Show is being held June
27 and 28, 2025 at. Seneca Middle School.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:48 p.m.