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Meeting Date: August 2, 2025

Minutes: Greenville Modern Quilt Guild Meeting

The meeting was opened with a Welcome by President, Dawn Bianco.

Announcements:

Asheville Quit Show – Thursday, August 14 9-5
Friday, August 15 9-5
Saturday, August 16 9-4August 14 – 16
$10 Admission

Aunt Het Quilt Show / Nimble Thimbles – October 4, 2025
Fountain Inn Activities Center – 9 am to 4 pm

Upcountry Quilters – October 10 and 11, 2025
9 am to 4 pm both days
The Market at the Mill – 225 Pumpkintown Highway, Pickens SC

Dawn mentioned those upcoming quilt shows as well as using the Modern Quilt Guild Resource Page (www.themodernquiltguild.com).

As members of this guild, we also have membership in the national group and share their incredible resources.

The remainder of the business meeting will be held after our Program.

Today’s program was introduced by Michelle Giles, Program Chair.

Our guest, Pat Sanes, collection of antique quilts gave us discussion time in color, pattern and block names from the past. Cheddar muslin was a feature in several of the pieces.

Programs: Michelle Giles

Michelle reminded us of the Cozy Quilt class next Saturday, August 9 from 1 until 4, and the Elemental Coat class to be held on October 11 from 9 until 4. Spaces are still available in both and sign up is available today.

Also from Programs, thanks to Diana Pickens for our Stripes class last week that promises to produce some future show and share pieces. Next month we will enjoy games with prizes and social time that will be great fun, with big prizes. Cost of Admission next month is 1 Fat Quarter to be used in the Fat Quarter Toss.
And in October we will enjoy Faye Jones presentation on surface design.

September’s Fat Quarter is Fall fabric.

And we will introduce the Ugly Fabric Challenge that is due in November. To participate, bring a piece of fabric that is at least a Fat Quarter in size. Your challenge project must use the Ugly Fabric as a minimum of 1/3 of the project.

For September’s meeting: Please bring THREE (3) fat quarters to
participate in all of the above.

There is a Free Table out today with books, patterns and fabric. Anything not taken will be picked up for ReCraft.

Philanthropy:

Diane Kent is not in attendance today, but shared her report via Dawn Bianco. We continue to support Quilts for Kids and Tummy Time with 10 and 12 quilts delivered respectively to the organizations in May / June. We have some donations today, and Diane will include those in the September delivery. Keep bringing your donations, as they are needed. Based on new families coming into the programs, we will leave a few extra in the coming
months to meet their needs.

Nominating Committee:

Dawn Bianco shared that he time of year is coming for a Nominating Committee to make suggestions for empty board seats to be filled for the invitation was made for several guild members to participate in putting together a slate of board members to be officially nominated in October, and voted on in November. If willing to serve, please contact Dawn Bianco directly.

By-Laws state that a board member can serve up to 2 years before rolling off. Dawn Bianco (President), and Cindy Brothers (Secretary) are eligible and willing to serve one more year in those respective positions. Other nominations can be made for these positions however if a member wishes to make that nomination or serve in one of those capacities.

Dawn Bianco laid out the needs for the upcoming nominations: We are looking for a Social Media person, a Web Master, a Membership Chair and a Vice President who also serves as Programs Chair. An overview of duties for each of those was shared, as well as the need for each Board seat to have one back up person to fill absences and assist as needed at each meeting. That will also serve as a good training ground for future Chairs.

Dawn Holter has served as Treasurer for 2 years. As stated, her term is up and she should roll off the board. Dawn has offered to serve another term, but that would need to be put to a membership vote. Dawn asked for a show of hands to allow Dawn to serve another year, and for any opposition. The hands raised in the affirmative carried, and we will allow Dawn to serve for the 2026 year as our Treasurer.

Following Show and Share, members from Quilters of South Carolina presented their retreat schedule in October and offered their Scholarship Quilt for viewing. Tickets for the raffle were also available.

Membership:

Teresa Melonson spoke about the value of the membership job on the board and encourage someone to take on the role.

Teresa also introduced our 4 guests and new member, Gail Brunner. The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Brothers
Secretary

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.

Meeting Date: May 30, 2025

Minutes: Greenville Modern Quilt Guild
www.greenvillemodernquiltguild.com

The June Meeting was held on May 30, 2025 to accommodate our
speaker, Mrs. Sarah Hibbert. The meeting was opened with a Welcome
by President, Dawn Bianco.

A motion was made to approve the May 3 minutes sent to members via
email following the last meeting. The motion was made by Anita Wilbur
and seconded by Teresa Melonson to approve the minutes as written.
Dawn Bianco reported that the time is coming to commit to a community quilt for QuiltCon in Raleigh. She encouraged members to visit the Modern Quilt Guild site for details, and to let her know if interested in participating in that piece.
(Modern Quilt Guild web site: https://community.themodernquiltguild.com/quiltcon/quilt-show)

The brand new GMQG web site is now live. Alexa Harper has worked very
hard to put together this new site . We now have a Members Only tab on
the website that will be password protected with a Pin ID. This code will be shared with paid members and changed each year so that only current membership has access. An email is forthcoming to members containing that information. You can see the new website at:
www.greenvillemodernquiltguild.com

Alexa Harper will demo the new site and log in at the July 12 meeting.

A drawing was held for the monthly fat quarter exchange. Cindy Brothers
was the winner of the Ethnic fat quarters.

Committee Reports:

Programs: Michelle Giles

In June there will be NO meeting. Tonight’s presentation by Sarah Hibbert
will be considered the June meeting even though we are a little early.
The JULY meeting will be July 12, 2025 with a program by Diana Pickens
on Stripes. Diana will hold a class on July 26 on controlling lines of striped
fabric using sewing techniques that she will share. There will be no finished project with the class, but we will practice the techniques Diana uses.

Michelle announced that the next challenge is the Triangle Challenge. You are encouraged to make an original piece containing no half-square triangles and no Flying Geese. The completed challenge is due at the August 2nd meeting.

General Announcements:

Lake and Mountain Quilters Quilt Show – June 27 and 28 and Seneca
Middle School from 9:30 am until 4 pm.

• 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
• Carolina Shop Hop – Groovy People Quilt – July 17 – 26. Each
  participating shop will have a project project available for purchase.
• Mark your calendar for July 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm for the next meeting
  of Greenville Modern Quilt Guild to hear Diana Pickens on Stripes.
• The business meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm.

Meeting Date: May 3, 2025

Minutes: Greenville Modern Quilt Guild

The May Meeting was opened with a Welcome by President, Dawn
Bianco. A reminder to keep table conversations to a low whisper so that
everyone can hear during business meeting and / or instruction.

A motion was made to approve the April minutes sent to members via
email following the last meeting. The motion was seconded and
minutes approved.

Committee Reports:

Membership: Teresa Melonson: New member, Kathy Wilson was
introduced to the group. Kathy enjoys modern and traditional quilts and
is a fan of Tula Pink. She shared to of her lovely quilts – Storm at Sea
and Beautiful Radiance. We also welcomed a guest, Nola Lynn who is
new to Greenville from Southern California.

Treasurer: Dawn Holter : Dawn provided a run down on what items were
paid this month, including $1,122 to the Modern Quilt Guild for our share of
membership. After this month’s expenses, we have $6,850 on hand.

Philanthropy: Diane Kent – Diane provided an update on the two
agencies that we provide quilts for: Nurse Family Partnership and Quilts for Kids. Tummy Time should be 40” x 40” while Quilts for Kids can be larger, up to 40” x 50”. She added that all should be made with new fabric, no glitter, and to check the fabric for any color bleeding. Quilts should be washed only if they have been exposed to pets. Each organization would like 10 quilts each quarter. Diane has prepared precut kits along with a pattern that includes a 16” center, making them quick to produce. She reviewed the pattern. (A copy of which is shared with these minutes). 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. They were won by Diana Pickens. Next month’s fat quarter is Ethnic fabric.

In June there will be NO meeting. Sarah Hibbert will hold her lecture on
Friday, May 30 at 6:30 pm, followed by a class on Saturday, May 31. Both
events will be at St. Giles and will be considered our June program.

The JULY meeting will be July 12, 2025 with a program by Diana Pickens
on Stripes. Diana will hold a class on July 26 on controlling lines of striped
fabric using sewing techniques that she will share. There will be no finished project with the class, but we will practice the techniques Diana uses.

Lapel Pins are available at the membership table. Please make sure to
check your name off on the list as having received your pin.
General Announcements:

• Lake and Mountain Quilters Quilt Show – June 27 and 28 and Seneca
  Middle School from 9:30 am until 4 pm.
• 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
• Foothills Piecemakers Quilt Guild – They are hosting a certified
  appraiser at their next meeting. Caroli
• Carolina Shop Hop – Groovy People Quilt – July 17 – 26. Each
  participating shop will have a project project available for purchase.
• Mark your calendar for May 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm for the next meeting
  of Greenville Modern Quilt Guild to hear Sarah Hibbert’s lecture.
  The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

*Please refer to attachments regarding Programs (Sarah Hibbert) and
Philanthropy.

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.

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.