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Meeting Date: March 1, 2025
Minutes: Greenville Modern Quilt Guild

The March Meeting was opened with a Welcome by President, Dawn
Bianco. She reminded everyone to check in with Teresa (Membership)
both to record their attendance and claim their new GMQG Membership
Card, and reminded everyone that we were having the program first this
month, followed by the business meeting.

Program: Quilt Codes of the Underground Railroad – Cindy Brothers
introduced the group which was presented by Dr. Marcy Evans and friends ( Lee Gray, Chris Pearson, and Liz, who sang lovely spirituals as the codes were identified).

The business meeting followed a break at the conclusion of the program.

General Announcements: Dawn Bianco
Web site: We are getting a brand new web site thanks to Alexa Harper, our Social Media Chair. Our current site will be down for about 30 days while this new one is constructed. Once up, it will be interactive and include a members only section.

Our Library is now being coordinated by Donna Boylan and her daughter,
Corey Bredderman, who will also be helping Duski with Philanthropy. And
a new Philanthropy partner has been added for our Philanthropy quilts. A
Prisma partnership has been identified and we will be sending 10 – 15
quilts per quarter to them.

Diane Kent shared one of the Veteran Bears that she has been collecting
batting scraps for. She thanked those who participated but will not be
taking more batting at this time.

Program Committee: Ruth Freyer reported exciting opportunities. April’s
program will be Book Report – bring a book that you have made something from, along with the project to share.

Fat Quarters for April will be Floral. The March Fat Quarters were won by
Cindy Brothers.

There are 5 slots left for the Sarah Hibbert workshop. Please sign up today
if interested as we will open these slots to other guilds this week. The
workshop is May 31st which follows her lecture on May 30. THIS
REPLACES ANY SCHEDULED JUNE MEETING.

The Crayon Challenge is due in April. (3 Crayons you drew + one color
addition of your choice). If a floral or pattern is added, make sure it has no additional colors in it.

Make and Takes will be the May program. All materials to be provided by
the guild. Click It Bag, Standing Tool Holder, and Slow Stitching will be
taught. Sign up today for materials to be determined.

Other workshops: There are 3 on display for potential classes. If interested
in one of those, sign up today and we will get them on the schedule as
interest dictates.

Membership: Teresa Melonson reminded everyone to pick up their new
membership card from her, and that producing these at quilt shops might result in special offers or discounts.

Teresa introduced 5 guests. (Gail Brunner, Cathy Wilson, Judith Krone,
Robin Whitten and Alexis Jordan. New member, Irene Bebber introduced
herself and shared several of her quilts and sculptures.

Coming Events:

Faye Jones shared that Scott Murkin is judging the Fayetteville NC quilt
show in June. Our guild is encouraged to enter quilts. Faye will take your
quilt, and bring it back. Entering will get you the judges tips to improve
your craft.

• Busy Bees Quilt Show: March 7 and 8, 2025. https://
  www.busybeesquiltguildsc.com/news
• Landrum Quilt Show: March 13 – 15 https://www.landrumquilters.com/
  2025-quilt-show Admission is $6.
• 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

Reminder of Board Emails:
Dawn Bianco – president@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com
Michelle Giles – VP@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com
Dawn Holter – treasurer@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com
Teresa Melonson – membership@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com
Alexa Harper – communication@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com
Cindy Brothers – secretary@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com

Coming Events:

• Upcountry History Museum Exhibit: https://www.upcountryhistory.org/
  event/black-pioneers-legacy-in-the-american-west/ 50 quilts are on display in this exhibit.
• Busy Bees Quilt Show: March 7 and 8, 2025. https://
  www.busybeesquiltguildsc.com/news
• Landrum Quilt Show: March 13 – 15 https://www.landrumquilters.com/
  2025-quilt-show Admission is $6.
• Landrum Quilters are opening up a program with National Speaker /
  Quilt Con Award Winner, Charles Cameron on April 10. Following on April 11, he will present a 4 hour workshop entitled Crooked Crosses / Bent Boxes. If interested contact Susie Manning at suzie861@yahoo.com to be placed on the wait list.
• Quilters of South Carolina – Spring Meeting is March 15, with classes
  available on March 14 and 16. For information on featured speaker and other details: https://www.quiltersofsc.org/copy-of-2023-qsc-spring-meeting
• 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
• Sew Days have been organized by Alexa and Renee at Marietta’s Quilt and Sew. The next one is March 29 from 10 am to 3 pm. Iron and cutting table provided, bring your own project.
• Mark your calendar for April 4, 2025 for the next meeting of
  Greenville Modern Quilt Guild.
  
  The meeting was adjourned at 2:48 p.m.

Meeting Date: February 1, 2025
Minutes: Greenville Modern Quilt Guild 

The February Meeting was opened with a Welcome by President, Dawn Bianco.  She reminded everyone to check in with Teresa (Membership) both to record their attendance and claim their new GMQG Membership Card.

Board Meetings: Dawn Bianco

Meetings are open to all.  At each membership meeting Dawn will also provide an update of any discussions and decisions made by the board.  Ideas and opinions are welcome, as are items to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.  5 days notice is preferred to get on the agenda, and may be sent to Dawn at president@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com.

Each board member now has an email attached to their board job title, which will be used for all guild related communications. When board members change a simple change of the password and the new board member will be ready to begin a new year in Google Work Space where all documents will be historically available. 

Board Emails are: 

Dawn Bianco – president@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com 

Michelle Giles – VP@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com

Dawn Holter – treasurer@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com

Teresa Melonson – membership@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com 

Alexa Harper – communication@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com

Cindy Brothers – secretary@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com 

Other Important Contacts: (Refer to the active membership list)

Duski Coleman – Philanthropy 

Donna Boylan – Librarian 

The 2025 Budget was reviewed and approved.  Our December luncheon netted $1,026 which will be used for Programs. Thank you to Carrie and Julie for heading up the luncheon.  A total of $2,050 was approved for all programming this year,  Note: If you would like to receive a copy of the budget, please email Dawn Holter at: treasurer@greenvillemodernquiltguild.com

Committee Reports:

Membership:  Teresa Melonson 

All members were reminded to pick up their new membership card at check in. New members Corey Bredderman, Coleen Barnes, Brenda Bridges, Laura B., and Diana Pickens were introduced and shared quilts to introduce themselves. 

Philanthropy: Duski Coleman was not in attendance, so Dawn Bianco reported that our current charities are not in need of quilts at this time. If you know of an organization or partner for the short term, please let Duski know.  She is also in need of a partner to work with her on Philanthropy for the guild.  

Diane Kent shared information regarding a project offering encouragement and support of female veterans by giving them a patriot themed bear.  The maker is in need of batting scraps (any size) and patriotic fabric (1/2 yard makes a bear).  A flyer is attached to these minutes. Please bring scraps to the March meeting and Diane will get them to Susan. Click on photo below for more information. 

Programs: Michelle Giles

Michelle pointed out the Free Table available at the meeting. Those who brought things were asked to take back anything left, or 2 members offered to take the items to ReCraft for donation. 

Crayon Challenge is due in April. Crayons drawn were for 3 colors. You may add one. 

Fat Quarter for March is Green or primarily green. 

March program is The Quilts of the Underground Railroad. 

April – Book Report / Project – Choose a book that you have made a project from and share both the book and the project. 

May- Make and Take Projects – Sign up for one of three.  The examples will be shown again at the March meeting. (Standing Tool Holder, Clickit Bag and Slow Stitching). 

Faye Jones shared that Scott Murkin is judging the Fayetteville NC quilt show in June. Our guild is encouraged to enter quilts.  Faye will take your quilt, and bring it back.  Entering will get you the judges tips to improve your craft. 

Brenda Bridges shared a small vacuum that she recommended. 

Members participated in Show and Share (which can be seen on our Facebook page). 

David Melonson presented the program on General Sewing Machine Maintenance giving us tips to keep machines in good working order. See Teresa Melonson for a business card if you need David’s help servicing your machine.

The Fat Quarter drawing for February’s Red collection was won by Nancy Schlepphorst. 

General Announcements: 

• Upcountry History Museum Exhibit: https://www.upcountryhistory.org/event/black-pioneers-legacy-in-the-american-west/
• 50 quilts are on display in this exhibit.
• Busy Bees Quilt Show: March 7 and 8, 2025. https://www.busybeesquiltguildsc.com/news
• Landrum Quilt Show: March 13 – 15 https://www.landrumquilters.com/2025-quilt-show Admission is $6. 
• Landrum Quilters are opening up a program with National Speaker / Quilt Con Award Winner, Charles Cameron on April 10.  Following on April 11, he will present a 4 hour workshop entitled Crooked Crosses / Bent Boxes.  If interested contact Susie Manning at suzie861@yahoo.com to be placed on the wait list.   
• Quilters of South Carolina – Spring Meeting is March 15, with classes available on March 14 and 16. For information on featured speaker and other details: https://www.quiltersofsc.org/copy-of-2023-qsc-spring-meeting
• 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
• Sew Days have been organized by Alexa and Renee at Marietta’s Quilt and Sew on February 8 and March 29 from 10 am to 3 pm.  Iron and cutting table provided, bring your own project.  There is also a Sip and Sew at Southern Growl in Greer on Saturday, February 15th from 11 am to 1 pm. Hand stitching projects only, no space for machines.
• Mark your calendar for March 1, 2025 for the next meeting of Greenville Modern Quilt Guild. 

The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

Saturday, January 4, 2025
Minutes: Greenville Modern Quilt Guild

January Meeting was opened with a Welcome by new President, Dawn Bianco. Dawn introduced herself and outlined the new board format for 2025 to include 1 board member for each area, with supporting committee members as needed.

• The new board members were introduced as follows:
• Michelle Giles, Vice President and Program Committee Chair
• Dawn Holter, Treasurer
• Cindy Brothers, Secretary
• Theresa Melonson, Membership
• Other committees chairs include:
• Duski Coleman , Philanthropy
• Alexa Harper, Social Media
• Donna Edlund, Librarian
• Gratitude was expressed to Ava Moore for her service as Immediate Past President, and a thank you gift was presented to her.
  
  General Announcements:
• Local Quilt Stores: Many are holding year end sales. All members are encouraged to shop local and support these shops to keep them as resources in our community.
• 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
• Busy Bees Quilt Guild’s rescheduled show will be held March 7,8, and 9, 2025 at the Fountain Inn Activity Center.
• Dawn reminded everyone of the benefits they receive as members of Modern Quilt Guild, the national organization of which we are a chapter. A portion of our dues goes there to support the resources, classes, patterns and other things on the website available to all. Members also receive admission to QuiltCon through membership.
  
  Committee Reports:
• Membership – Theresa Melonson: Theresa reiterated the value of our membership and encouraged use of the national web site. She also reminded us of a survey on the membership table to voice preference on how to receive information from our guild. New Member Diana Pickens was introduced, and 4 guests were also
  introduced.
• Programs – Michelle Giles shared three challenges that will be put forth this year. The first is a crayon challenge. Today each member will randomly choose 3 crayons. They may add one color and make anything they choose. This is due in April.
  
  There will be an ugly fabric challenge and a triangle challenge offered in the coming months.
  
  Additionally we will have a Fat Quarter of the Month with themes shared via a handout.
  
  Michelle also shared upcoming programs for February (David Melonson – How to Maintain Your Sewing Machine) and March (The Quilt Symbols of the Underground Railroad by Marcy Evans). Our May program will welcome Sarah Hibbert from the UK who will present a lecture on Friday night, May 30 from 6:30 – 7:30 followed by a
  Saturday workshop opened to 18 people at a cost of $60 per person.
  (www.sarahhibbertquilts.com)
  
  There will be no June meeting.
  
  Following a 15 minute break, the program consisted of members sharing items made with a holiday theme.
  
  Show and share was then opened to share other items.
  

Lastly, questions were answered about our philanthropy partners through Prisma Hospital System and the Nurse Family Partnership (Tummy Time Quilts).

Sew Days have been organized by Alexa and Renee at Marietta’s Quilt and Sew on February 8 and March 29 from 10 am to 3 pm. Iron and cutting table provided, bring your own project.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:25 p.m.