Meeting Date: July 12, 2025
Minutes: Greenville Modern Quilt Guild
The July Meeting was opened with a Welcome by Vice-President, Michelle Giles.
Michelle introduced our program presented by Diana Pickens on
Stripes! Diana presented techniques as quilting artists using stripes. She shared the four things you control in your quilt: Line,
Shape, Color, and Contrast. Using stripes and various layouts,
the eye path can bring the viewer into the art. Diana will present a class on her techniques on Saturday, July 26. Spaces are still available.
The business meeting followed Diana’s presentation.
A motion was made to approve the June minutes sent to
members via email following the last meeting. The motion was
seconded and minutes approved.
Committee Reports:
Membership: Dawn Holter (sub for Teresa Melonson):
Four new members joined us today. Dawn asked each one to
stand and be recognized. New members include: Suzanne
Elswick, Amanda Ruden, Kristin VanReken, and Anna Taylor.
One guest was in attendance as well; Joanna McLucas.
Philanthropy: – Diane Kent is traveling this month so all quilts
for philanthropy were collected by Cindy Brothers or Jill Erickson.
We received 9 quilts that will be delivered to Diane for distribution to our identified charitable organizations. Finished quilts can be brought each month and Diane will collect them for distribution quarterly.
Programs: Michelle Giles
Michelle held the drawing for this month’s batik fat quarter. The
winner was Jill Erickson. Next month’s fat quarter is Christmas
fabric.
Sign Ups are available for 3 upcoming classes. Diana Pickens
will offer a class on techniques using stripes. Ruth Freyer will
offer Reverse Appliqué Cozy Blanket class, and Dawn Bianco will
offer the Elemental Jacket class. There are spots left in all
classes. Contact Michelle Giles to secure your place. (Email:
mjgiles81@gmail.com)
General Announcements:
- Jonnie McKenzie joined us to announce her fiber arts group’s
upcoming opening reception for Interwoven: Upstate Artist
Collective. The exhibition dates are July 11 – August 8 with an
opening reception on July 22nd from 6 to 8 pm at City of Greer
Center for the Arts, 804 Trade Street, Greer, SC. All are invited
and encouraged to visit this group at regular meetings to create as fiber artists. For more information, ask a board member and we will connect you to the group. - Our Guild Librarian, Donna Boylan reminded the group to
please check your sewing room for books belonging to the
guild. If you have one, please return at an upcoming meeting.
She will also be sending reminders. - Julie Biggs is beginning work on our holiday luncheon. As our
only fundraiser of the year, this fun event could use some
committee members to lend a hand. If you are interested in
being one of those, contact Julie at julbiggs@yahoo.com . - It’s here! Carolina Shop Hop – Groovy People Quilt – July 17 – August 1. Each participating shop will have a project available for purchase
The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.