February 13 Meeting Report

Members were welcomed to meeting by President, Sharon R:

– Condolences to both Beth C. for the loss of her husband and Mibsie B. for the loss of her sister in law. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

– Workshops are good value as the cost is $45 compared to others costing $ 125 or more at CQA. The goal is to provide members with good workshops with a break even financial impact. In order to do this, enough attendees to make it worthwhile is required. The alternative is to limit the number of workshops held, increase prices and/or cancel if not cost effective.

– President’s Challenge clarified: quilt any size, not new material, redesign an unfinished project, make something from nothing, reuse.

– Invitation from Western Fair Home and Outdoor Show for the Artisans’ Aisle from April 3 – 5. Cost for a 6 foot table is $ 300. Guild has other initiatives pending so cannot participate this year. If members are interested in participating on their own, – contact President Sharon for the correspondence.

Program – Kim

Good News: The March 13 Workshop with Robin Bogaert is a go. We have room for 4 more to attend so don’t delay, reserve your spot by emailing Yvonne at yardyy@gmail.com Workshop is from 9 am to 4 pm and costs $45.00

This workshop is an opportunity to make an improvisational strata pieced quilt with machine appliqued circles .You will learn strata piecing, easy curved machine piecing, colour selection and dynamic layout. The original design was made to be a wall hanging although it can be adapted to a bed sized.

March 21 Mini Retreatis all day at the Church (9 am to 5 pm). Cost is $ 25. Good way to meet other members. Elevator is available to assist with getting your sewing machine down to the meeting room. March 21 is International Quilting Day!! What better way to spend it than with your friends at London Friendship Quilting Guild!! Several have signed up and we have room for several more. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Please bring your lunch. Email Yvonne at yardyy@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Quilt Show 2020 Micki A

– Committee members toured Siloam Church .

– Looking at a Quilt Raffle– 1 or up to 3, various sizes.

– Committee’s next meeting is the end of the month.

– Registration for entering quilts will be sent by Yvonne. The registration form will be sent to members by email in the next week. It would be wonderful if everyone registered at least one quilt either bed size or cuddle quilt size. Check over your quilts…

– Setup on Thursday and drop off of quilts, Friday and Saturday for displaying. Breakdown Saturday between 4 and 5 p.m. Please bring your items/quilts in clear plastic bags, one plastic bag per item.

– Registrants should check their personal insurance for coverage of their quilts. Neither Church or the Guild is responsible for loss due to unforeseen events.

– A new section added this Show – table to sell books, magazines and patterns (used, so long as complete, accepted). Consider donating back books and magazines purchased this evening, when read.

– Committee welcomes ideas to raise funds, quilt raffle patterns, etc.

– Space for 6 vendors.

– Boutique – Check LFQG Pinterest account for ideas to donate items. Funds to be designated as needed by the Guild.

Library – Susan C

– 3 new magazines for loan this month.

Teresa’s Block Challenge

– Deferred until next month.

The Rummage Sale went well and many deals were to be had. Lots of wonderful fabrics and notions.

Show and Tell