The June meeting was a planned Sew Day featuring a presentation from Faye Jones on Curved Piecing techniques. Diana Pickens coordinated the day, and shared an alternate way to put together curves.
Thirty One (31) members signed in during the day, which was an outstanding turnout for our first Sew Day. Since there was not a business meeting, these minutes will reflect announcements and events discussed during Show and Share, but will document that no official guild business was presented.
General Announcements:
- Kerry Newberry suggested that we invite a scissor sharpener to our next sew day. Teresa Melonson’s husband, David, offers that service, but will be out of town in October, so Kerry will explore others.
- The July meeting’s program will be: Quilt What You See presented by Melinda McLaughlin. It will be a hybrid program including lecture and mini-class. Check the website for further details under Calendar.
- The possible theme for our October Sew Day will be Made Fabric. The art of sewing together scraps, or small pieces of fabric to create a larger piece of fabric that something can be created
from. - Items from the Free Table are out, and anything left behind will be taken to ReCraft.
- Reminder of the July 11th meeting (moved due to 4th of July) where we will have our Christmas Exchange. Make a small quilted piece as a gift to another quilter. Small pieces such as mug rugs, candle mats, small wall hangings are useful ways to explore modern quilting. Bring them to the July meeting, with a small, signed note about your design. We will place them in a brown paper bag for random exchanges.
- Our next challenge was unveiled: Make a house or tree or BOTH. Use light blue for sky /background and you may also use a splash of red (door, etc.) Height of the block should be 9” and Width between 4” and 9”.
- If you wish to enter a quilt in the Asheville show, complete your paperwork and bring it along with your quilt to the July meeting. Anita Wilbur will collect them there and bring them to the show. Pick up after the show will be arranged among the group who enters quilts. Entry Form can be found here. Note that online entry is only $20 for non-members of their guild but mailed in entry is $25. Deadline to enter is June 19.
Nominating:
Members were reminded that a Nominating Committee will be formed shortly to select a slate of officers for next year. Please consider sitting on that committee, or taking a job that will be open. Those rolling off the board are: Secretary, Treasurer, President and Vice President / Programs. Three of those positions are term limited and will need to be replaced. Feel free to reach out to any of the current officers for details of the position and / or requirements needed to fulfill the position.
Special Presntation In October:
At our October 3rd meeting (which will be our next Sew Day) we will be a privileged audience to here an early presentation from Cheryl Brickey of her planned lecture at QuiltCon next year. Mark your
calendars now to learn about how designs and other creations are protected legally.
Cheryl Brickey will present:
Stitching Smart: Intellectual Property Basics for Quilters
Description: Quilters are constantly creating patterns, designs, techniques, and tools but many aren’t sure how (or if) their work can be protected. This lecture provides a clear, approachable overview of
intellectual property as it applies specifically to the quilting world. Attendees will learn the differences between copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and know-how, along when and how each
type of protection may apply. Real-world examples from the quilting and textile industries will illustrate how intellectual property impacts quilt patterns, block designs, surface design, techniques and notions. This session is designed to demystify complex legal concepts and empower quilters to make informed decisions about protecting their creative work without overwhelm or legal jargon.
Please refer to the Bullet Point Blast sent earlier this month for upcoming events in the area.
Reminder of the July 11th meeting (moved due to 4th of July) where we will have our Christmas Exchange. Make a small quilted piece as a gift to another quilter. Small pieces such as mug rugs, candle mats, small wall hangings are useful ways to explore modern quilting. Bring them to the July meeting, with a small, signed note about your design. We will place them in a brown paper bag for random exchanges.
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