June 18, 2013 Meeting Minutes

The Nishna Valley Quilt Guild held their regular meeting on June 18th at the

Walnut Public Library.

President LeAnn called the meeting to order and due to the absence

of the secretary, no minutes of the previous meeting were read.

Treasurers report was given, the balance being $868.09.  Challenge blocks

were then displayed.

 

The officers had the opportunity to purchase several yards of  backing fabric at a

bargain price. Next month everyone is to being small floral fabrics, 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches for

nursing  home quilts.

 

Also next month a fabric swap will be  held – bring fabric, at least 1/2 yard, to be traded with other

members.    The Omaha shop hop will be on July 20th.

 

LeAnn had the challenge block for this month.

 

Betty gave a very informative demonstration on a new and simpler way to make

cathedral window blocks.

 

Meeting was adjourned.

 

Ione

Sec. pro tem

Show-n-Tell-n-Tell

We always have a lively show-n-tell session at every meeting, and lately they've taken on a further "tell" component which has been enlightening and helpful.

I wielded a little presidential power this year and moved the show-n-tell portion to the beginning of each meeting as a way to bring everyone together, and, frankly, because we were all too anxious to wait until the end.

So as well as beautiful quilts to admire:

 Dorine made a colorful quilt for one of their guest bedrooms, and then

made a smaller version to hang in the Walnut Public Library.

we get recommendations for products, such as Bloc-Loc, a ruler used to accurately trim half-square triangles, which Elaine enthusiastically endorsed.

We can share notices for upcoming quilts shows or quilt shop events, and we've even been known to share pictures of grandchildren.  Sometimes we're a little slow starting our regular meeting, but since fellowship is one of our chief goals, it's all good.

Strolling through the Garden: Member Trunk Show

May's program was a member trunk show featuring spring or garden quilts.  Members were asked to bring their favorite creations or antique examples.

May 21 Meeting Minutes

Nishnabotna Valley Quilters Guild

Meeting Minutes

May 21, 2013

I.     Call to order

LeAnn called to order the regular meeting of the Nishnabotna Valley Quilters Guild at 7 p.m. on May 21, 2013 in Walnut Public Library.

II.     Roll call

Roll Call was conducted as show and tell – Betty showed what a cute bear 3D pillow top looked like and explained the process, Dorine has completed a UFO garden top made into queen size, Robin and a completed table runner with excellent quilting, Shirley had a picture of her darling 6 month old twin great grand babies, LeAnn warned all that ticks are around in abundance, Roxy has a quilting friend from Wisconsin that will be producing 4 new quilt patterns, the club’s Sunbonnet Sue Quilt has been hanging at Peace Haven and admired by many that reported that it looks very nice, Robin is putting “Tuesday Tips” on her blog and has been enjoyed by many, and Nancy completed a baby quilt top – original design.  Vivian, Elaine and LuAnn enjoyed the presentations for a total of 10 members present.

III.     Approval of minutes from last meeting

LuAnn read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Vivian gave the treasure’s report that remains at $916.09.

IV.     Open issues

a)     Committee Reports

·       Out Reach Committee:

1.)   The library has requested small seasonal quilts to be hung behind the desk.  Dorine is making one for Spring/Summer and has offered to teach Margo how to quilt.  Future seasons will be addressed next month.

2.)   Looking for a home for the Sunbonnet Sue Quilt – Avoca Fire Department is raising money for a new firehouse.  They will raffle the quilt, make up the tickets, and display the quilt on several upcoming occasions that have been planned.  Roxy offered to donate a comforter bag to keep the quilt in.  LuAnn will make the label and include the donation information.  Peace Haven has attached a sleeve to the quilt already. Shirley moved to donate the quilt for the Avoca Public Safety center and start making another one.  LuAnn seconded the motion – the motion passed unanimously.

3.)   New Community Projects: local nursing homes would like long twin size bed quilts that will withstand laundering.  The committee would like to do 2-3 quilts a year.

o   Nancy donated several string star blocks that can be sashed and quilted.  LeAnn and Nancy will work on finding sashing for these blocks.

o   Robin suggested each member make several blocks and another member to take the blocks, cut to size and sew together.  She offered to do the quilting on the quilts

o   Shirley initiated discussion on making some quilts from orphan blocks.

o   Vivian moved and Nancy seconded to have the club purchase backing and batting for the quilts. 

o   Committee will measure the beds with enough to tuck in on the bottom and the committee will instruct the members on what blocks to make from scraps at the next meeting and provide the muslin for the next meeting.

 

b)     Website Committee

1)     Face book page is up – Nishnabotna Valley Quilting Guild.  If members like on Facebook they will automatically get updates.

2)     The Group Blog is NishnaQuilters.blogspot.com. LeAnn plans to blog twice a month.  LuAnn puts the minutes on monthly. The plan is to have more pictures from our events.

V.     New business

a)     Challenge blocks.  Most members brought their completed blocks from last month. Our quilts are now ¼ done.  Dorine taught “X-Quartet” and reports that it is easy.

b)     Program was a Guild Member trunk show of “Garden Quilts”. Each member contributed flowery quilts from antiques to newly completed, quilts in progress, and quilts that “I want to make someday”. The event was beautiful and enjoyed by all.

c)     Next month meeting will be June 18 and Betty will teach “Modern Cathedral Windows” and LeAnn will teach next month’s block for the challenge quilt.

VI.     Adjournment

LeAnn adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

Minutes submitted by:  LuAnn

Stay-at-Home Round Robin Challenge

One of our latest challenges was a Stay-at-Home Round Robin.  Each participant created a center block, but instead of passing the quilt-in-progress from person to person, each quilter worked on her own.  At each meeting, those who had completed each step got to make a suggestion for the next one. All the suggestions went into the "hat" and the one chosen was the next element that had to be used in the quilt.  Quilters had to incorporate half-square triangles, log cabin, applique, curved piecing, nine-patch, flying geese and diamonds.

Our quilters showed off their completed tops at one of our earlier meetings.

LuAnn 

 Ione

 Elaine

 Betty

Roxie

April 15 Meeting Minutes

Nishnabotna Valley Quilters Guild

Meeting Minutes

April 16, 2013

I.     Call to order

LeAnn called to order the regular meeting of the Nishnabotna Valley Quilters Guild at 7 pm on April 16, 2013 in the Walnut Public Library. Information was shared about the Relay for Life project sponsored by the Stitchin' Tree Quilt Store of Harlan, IA that will be held May 7, 2013.  Pictures of a grandchild’s first doll quilt, new techniques learned, an applique quilt as a personal challenge, king sized double wedding ring quilt, a quilt for Amelia that raised $600 and technique for “scrappy ticker tape piano key border" were shared.  Our members have been very busy.

II.     Roll call

LeAnn conducted a roll call – show and tell.  Six of the 11 members present and one guest participated.

III.     Approval of minutes from last meeting

LuAnn  read the minutes from the last 2 meetings. The minutes were approved as read. Vivian gave the Treasures report of  $916.09.

IV.     Open issues

a)     Sunbonnet Sue now has binding thanks to Nancy and Robin. She now awaits a label – LuAnn volunteered to make this.

b)     Personal challenge project was explained and sign up completed.  Our members have listed 24 new techniques that they individually will try to conquer this year.

c)     Community Outreach Committee will be meeting again tonight after the meeting. There will be a benefit auction on May 11 for Gene Eblin.  Dorine has made and donated a quilt for this event.

d)     Web Site Committee has met and has decided that we would continue to put our meeting minutes on the blog. LeAnn will be blogging also. They plan to add a blank page for pictures – if anyone does not want their picture on the blog, then need to contact the committee.

V.     New business

a)     The Monthly Challenge continues.  We are now ¼ of the year and quilt completed.  If additional focus fabrics are needed, they were located at the Quilt Studio in Omaha, and on line. All members had presented their version of this months completed block.

b)     Shop Hop Trip to Omaha Quilt Shops was discussed for tentatively July 20.  Will focus on the Cut Up and Quilt shop in Council Bluffs, Quilt Studio, Bella Fiorra, The Quilting Place. Sunshine Stitches and others.  LuAnn will be contacting these shops to coordinate. Roughly 9 member indicated interest in this trip.

c)     Challenge block for this month was taught by Nancy.  It was “Crown and Star”. 

d)     To nights program was taught by Nancy. She demonstrated and taught “back basting applique”.  So many members were excited by this unique process that discussion was held on a regular workshop on this technique.

e)     Next meeting will be May 21.  Program is to be “Take a Walk through the Garden”.  Members are to bring spring quilts that they have sewn or have in their family stash. 

f)      There was a potpourri of information shared towards the end of the meeting: Members were encouraged to visit the “fox glove” website

A member recently visited the “Taste of Home” show and shared some samples

A Quilting Circle Magazine was presented to be passed around the group.

Charmayne has opened a new shop in Avoca IA, - Something For Everyone.  Guild members were offered a discount.  She will be getting more fabric into the store.

Missouri  Valley Quilt Guild has invited us to their next month’s meeting for a special speaker.  Their meeting nights are the same as ours.

VI.     Adjournment

LeAnn adjourned the meeting at 8:15. .

Minutes submitted by:  LuAnn.

March 19 Meeting Minutes

Nishnabotna Valley Quilters Guild

Meeting Minutes

March 19, 2013

I.     Call to order

LeAnn called to order the regular meeting of the Nishnabotna Valley Quilters Guild at 7 pm on March 19, 2013 in Walnut Public Library.

II.     Roll call

LeAnn conducted a roll call as show and tell.   6 of the 10 members attending had items to present.

III.     Approval of minutes from last meeting

LuAnn read the minutes from the last 2 meetings.  Minutes were read and approved. Vivian reported the treasury balance now is $896.09

IV.     Open issues

a)     The Sunbonnet Sue quilt still needs binding.  Nancy and Robin volunteered to complete this project

b)     Personal Challenge list was reviewed and added to.  Members have until April to list a task that they had never done before.

c)     Collection of dues for 2013 was completed

V.     New business

a)     Betty taught the new Challenge Block of “Next Door Neighbor”.  Next month Nancy will teach “Crown and Star”

b)     Shirley presented a new quilt completed for her personal challenge

c)     LeAnn taught “1/2 square triangles? Technique to make multiple accurate small squares of any 2 colors.

d)     Next meeting will be April 16.

VI.     Adjournment

LeAnn adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm.