PINE NEEDLER’S QUILT GUILD
General Meeting Minutes – March 20, 2007
Call to Order:
President Mary Bruederle called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.
Flo Jansen lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were 41 members present, including new members: Lynne Orloff and Sally Copeland.
Guests: Ann Rauen, Carol Wilmon.
Treasurer’s Report:
Read by Deanna Small (Checkbook Balance - $6,913.19)
Committee Reports:
Block of the Month: Liz Mattingly explained the instructions for next month’s block.
Next month all three blocks will be done: Tulip Block; Birds in the Air; Lady in the Lake. Block instruction can be found on the internet at Pineneedlers.com
Library: Pat Helling reported on the books we have in the Library.
Quilt Stroll: (June 9th, 2007) – Sandy Smith reported that many local quilt shops/guilds have been contacted regarding the Quilt Stroll.
Sandy also handed out forms and requested that one form per quilt be returned to Harriett Zoggas by April 20th (none will be accepted after that date).
Guild members were asked to submit at least two quilts/wall-hangings and to put a story about the quilt and its dimensions on the back of each form.
Each quilt must also have a “sleeve” on the back for hanging.
You may also want to pin a sheet on the back of your quilts, so they don’t get dirty when hung against a building.
June Ross volunteered to type the cards to go on each quilt. She also volunteered to be the photographer & historian of the event.
Lillian Cravens and Deanna Small volunteered to be a subcommittee for the Boutique at the Quilt Stroll.
Men are still needed to help with hanging quilts, starting at 7am.
A class is being held at the Groveland Fire Dept. in May on how to tie knots that won’t come undone.
Joyce Reitzen reported that advertising has been done in the following area newspapers: Sonora Union Democrat; Twain Harte; Valley Springs; Yosemite Hwy Herald;
Pine Mtn Lake News; American Quilter’s Newsletter and the local radio station.
Flyers have also been sent to local quilt shops and guilds.
Mary Brown suggested putting an ad on Alex Anderson’s website - thequiltshow.com
Liz Mattingly suggested having one main booth at the Park for the sale of smaller, quilted items.
Lillian Cravens suggested putting tags on any quilts offered for sale.
The Membership voted unanimously in favor of having one main booth at the Park and for putting “for sale” tags on quilts.
Bunny Kite offered the use of her credit card machine for purchases of any quilts.
White-gloved ladies will be the only ones permitted to touch the quilts.
Sandy Smith reported that she has contacted “Porta-Potty” and reserved the date
(cost is $134 per potty). She is also checking on the availability of a bus for transportation (cost would be $245/day).
Catherine Santa-Maria suggested splitting the cost with GCSD.
Ann Johnson suggested splitting the cost with Hwy 120 Chamber of Commerce.
The Quilt Stroll Committee will also be contacting some of the local restaurants to see if they will provide specials for lunches.
Programs:
Lillian Cravens and Juli Citarelli talked about the Quilt Challenge, due in June.
Each member of the guild was asked to pick three crayons out of a paper bag, w/o looking, and those colors will be used to make their Challenge quilts (vests, pillows, bags…are acceptable).
Black and white can also be added to the colors chosen.
Mark Rhyne was introduced and he spoke about how to maintain our sewing machines.
Wina Helm demonstrated an easy way to do mitered borders and gave hand-outs.
Refreshments:
Our thanks go to Darlene Arnold, Joyce Reitzen and Anita Millard for our refreshments.
Next month’s refreshment volunteers are: June Ross, Pat Helling and Catherine Santa-Maria.
Show & Tell:
Wina Helm – Fons & Porter Basket Weave Quilt, Sunflower Quilt from Sandy Turner’s “Around the Twist” class, Quilt from the book, “French Market” and a Snowman quilt.
Ann Rauen – Heart/Music quilt and Polka Dots & Stripes quilt made from her stash.
Joyce Reitzen – Sandy Turner’s “Around the Twist” in Mauve fabrics.
Sharron Wahman – Sandy Turner’s “Around the Twist” in floral, green & lavender.
Bunny Kite – “Minky” quilt with floral fabrics.
Catherine Santa Maria – Red, White & Black Chevrons quilt.
Anita Millard – Sampler quilt from Lisa Morales’ class. Anita quilted it herself.
Julia Brooks – Cowboy Scrap quilt made with blue-jean fabric.
Pauline Underwood – Bunny quilt made with “Lillian’s Bunny’s”. Dee Small quilted.
Jan Sloan – Driftwood-framed quilt
Darlene Arnold – “Pizza Box” red, black & white quilt.
Directors Report:
Nothing to report.
Opportunity Quilt:
Judy Basey reported on the progress of the Opportunity Quilt.
Raffle Winners:
Judy Basey, Jan Sloan, June Ross, Maggie Jacobsen, Diane Watson, Dorine Sparks, Julia Brooks, Darlene Arnold and Anita Millard.
Announcements:
Mary Bruederle reported that there is a Quilt Craft & Sewing Festival at Cal-Expo on March 29th – 31st.
April’s meeting – Basket Auction. Catherine Santa Maria is the Auctioneer. Put a tag on the basket being donated with your name(s) on it.
Bunny Kite reported that her “Class Room” is finished. There will be an Open House on April 22nd from 1pm to 5pm at her Yert on Lytle-Loomis Rd. Bring something to embellish.
Juli Citarelli will teach her “Raggy Jacket” class on Wednesday, May 9th and May 16th, from 10am to 4pm at Bunny’s Yert. Bunny is offering 10% off on fabric purchased for the class.
If you would like to nominate anyone for next year’s Board, contact Joyce Reitzen, Wina Helm or Judy Basey.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:14pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharron Wahman
Recording Secretary
