IMQG meeting minutes June 4, 2017
-Question of the Month=What is your favorite traditional quilt block-flying geese, 9 patch, stars…
-Money=Jane, treasurer, reported we have approximately $850
Expenses: our dues to BIG MQG have increased from $400/yr to $550/yr, due to our increase in membership (0ver 40)
Other ongoing expenses: charity quilt projects
-we will discuss whether we need to increase our dues, if so, what would we use the $ for?
-what would you like to see that would cost $? Speakers, workshops, equipment, etc-please bring ideas to the July meeting
-what ideas do you have for us to make money?
-Announcements:
Logo Pins-we will order 50, will cost $350, $80 for mold, remaining cost will be divided
Tompkins County Quilters Guild show info:
-entries are open now, go to tcqg.org, and look for show info
-entries are open till July 28
-quilts do not need to be complete to enter, must be complete by August 22
-entry fee paid by check, you can mail, or Cheryl will deliver to TCQG
-if you need a photo taken, you can bring your quilt(s) to the June 27 or July 25 meeting of TCQG, 7pm at Lifelong 119 W. Court Street, Ithaca
-we most likely will be able to hang our challenge quilts together, note on your entry form that this is part of a group challenge
-IMQG will be presenting a program on Modern Quilting during the TCQG quilt show, committee formed, Pat, and two others that I can’t remember (but thanks)
TCQG show is October 7-8 at the TC3 field house, Dryden NY
-questions? Email Cheryl cmoore49@twcny.rr.com
-Small Quilt Display
Anyone have a small quilt to display during the month of October at Lifelong gallery? These can be for sale!!!, Lifelong gets 20% of the price. Please contact Cheryl at the above email if you are interested. I need about 10-15 small (crib size or smaller) for the month of October
-Charity Quilt Challenge
Theme is Modern Traditionalism, updating a traditional quilt block or a traditional quilt layout, or updating quilting motifs
September 30 due date to enter challenge, quilt due in January
Individual or group submissions are permitted
Kim showed us the color palette
-the Unquilt Challenge
Design inspired by something non traditional
Due at December meeting
Size?????????????
Transforming Tradition-Betty Ann and Mina shared blocks to transform
Demo 101-Marion shared bias binding square-it was awesome. Find complete directions at so-sew-easy.com making continuous bias binding
She likes the 36 1/2” x2 1/2” ruler from Creative Grids
Tool of the Month-3 1/2" x 12 ½” ruler from Creative Grids
Homework: Ideas for Modern Traditionalism for challenge quilt
Ideas for use of our funds
Sew In Day- Sunday July 16 9-4 Retirement Estates Horseheads
-Show and Tell
Respectfully submitted by Cheryl Moore, sub sec
July 2, 2017 Agenda
- Introductions and question of the Month—TBD?
- Announcements/Updates
- Calendar of Activities—more folks to sign up?
- Transforming Tradition Projects - Pat
- Demo 101
- Tool of the Month - EQ7 Pat
- UFOs and Show and Tell
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