Brownwood Quilters' Guild

April 2012 Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:37:00 +0000

The April meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was spent making preparations for the upcoming Heart of Texas Quilt Show to be held April 28th and 29th at the Brownwood Coliseum. Members were given the opportunity to sign up to help in different areas during the show and a lot of last minute questions were answered. Everyone is starting to get excited about the show! We hope to see everyone there!

April 2012 Show and Tell

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:06:00 +0000

Benita Pipes - Desert Star pillow

Robin - Desert Star block from workshop

LaTrelle Locks - Round Robin

LaTrelle Locks - Memory Quilt

Mille Schwab - Pink Lemonade

Millie Schwab - back of Pink Lemonade quilt

Millie Schwab - Anniversary quilt

Joy Ivy - T-shirt quilt

Sherri Marshall - Not Necessarily Christmas

May 12, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:21:00 +0000

MAY 2012 MEETING

BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The May 15, 2012 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by Vice President, Marcella League. President, Angela McCorkle, and Secretary/Treasurer, Doris Rice, were attending a machine quilter’s show in Kansas. There were 25 members and 1 guest present.

The minutes of the April meeting were read by Benita Pipes, acting secretary for Doris Rice. There were no corrections and the minutes were accepted as read. The Treasurer’s Report was presented. The balance as of May 8 was $6,279.67. A full report of the quilt show results will be available next month.

The sunshine report was given by Sherry Benbow. Get well cards were sent to Stella Burns and LaTrelle Locks and a sympathy card was sent to Jonna Burkes.

Bethany Bletsch showed a batik queen-sized quilt kit entitled “Organized Chaos” purchased from the Quilter’s Patch in Santa Anna. This kit was selected as the annual guild quilt to be given away at the June meeting. All members who have paid their dues at or before the next meeting will have their names entered for the drawing. The cost of the quilt was $92.01.

Nancy Tubb reported twenty CPS bags were donated at the quilt show. Joy Ivy reported that nine Wee Care quilts and four receiving blankets were received.

Nancy Tubb distributed membership information and quilt show surveys to be returned at the June meeting. The surveys will be used to consolidate comments and suggestions to help plan for the 2012-2013 fiscal year and the 2013 quilt show.

The final Secret Sister forms were distributed. Bethany will compose the master list and give it to the new secretary.

Robin Moody was the coffee social hostess for May. Hostess volunteers for June were Carol Casserilla and Shelia Smith.

The nominating committee, Ruby Goodwin, Joy Ivy and Joy Early, presented the following slate of officers for the fiscal year 2012-2013:

President – Nancy Tubb

Vice President – Shelia Smith
Secretary/Treasurer – Benita Pipes

The officers were elected by acclamation.

Show & Tell

Joann Hurt showed two “unnamed” quilt tops that she had completed.

Monthly Drawings

Lynn Patrick won the fat quarter drawing. Shelia Smith won the block of the month drawing. Door prizes were won by: Marcella League, Joann Hurt, Karen Reed, Patsy Oehrlein and Ruby Goodwin.

Sherri Marshall conducted a special drawing combining all the names from the monthly fat quarter drawings saved over the past year and Mildred Turner won a book. A new list of fat quarter for the upcoming year will be posted on the guild website.

The meeting was adjourned for the program given by guild member Judy Laquidara who presented a trunk show of her quilts and books. You can follow Judy on her blog www.patchworktimes.com.

April 17, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:03:00 +0000

APRIL 2012 MEETING

BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The April 17, 2012 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle. There were 24 members and 1 guest present.

The minutes of the March meeting were read. There were the following corrections. Nancy Tubb did not report on CPS bags, Joy Ivy reported for her. Mildred and Benita are not in charge of the stash booth. Mildred and Judy are in charge of the stash booth. Benita will assist them in the accounting. Gretchen Alkston did not provide the program. Gretchen Abston provided the program. Bethany moved the minutes be accepted as corrected. Judy Tiedemann seconded and motion carried. The Treasurer’s Report was given. Ruby Goodwin moved they be accepted as presented. LaTrelle Locks seconded the motion; motion carried.

Sunshine report was given. Peggy Gamlin is at home but has had a very sick year. Nancy Tubb reported CPS bags are needed. Joy Ivy reported more WeeCare quilts are needed. Both WeeCare and CPS bags will be held until after the quilt show so that they can be displayed in the Guild booth at the quilt show.

Angela McCorkle reported on the Quilt Show progress. Everything is in order for the show. Bethany reported that $252 of donation tickets for the quilt were sold at the Gun Show. The Feathered Star in Clyde is displaying the quilt and selling tickets for us. The Feathered Star in Clyde and the Honey Bee Quilt Shop in Austin have donated $25 gift certificates for best of show. Angela passed around the “Tea in Texas” magazine. Our ad for the quilt show is in it. Ribbons for the winners were shown. Sherri Marshall will contact the Mayors for selection on their quilt. Angela would like for the greeters to keep a tally of actual paid attendees for the quilt show rather than relying on the door prize registration slips. Bed Turning times will be 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. If you are providing a quilt for the bed turning, please get the history to Marcella as soon as possible and bring the quilt on Thursday during quilt check-in.

Secret Sisters were drawn and Bethany will compose the list and give to the new secretary.

Coffee social hostess for May is Robin Moody. Nancy Tubb presented the block for May. It is a block from the book “The Underground Railroad” by Eleanor Burns. Joy Ivy won the fat quarter drawing. Jeanne Ortegon won the drawing for the May blocks. Door prizes were won by LaTrelle Locks and Joyce Kelley.

Show and tell items were presented and photos can be seen on the guild website. Meeting was adjourned.

March 2012 Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:55:00 +0000

Gretchen Abston from Waco, Tx presented the March program of the Brownwood Quilters Guild. She presented a wonderful trunk show and several of her quilts are pictured here. At the end of the trunk show she did a workshop on a small embroidered wool sewing kit. Members purchased the kit and Gretchen showed how it all went together. A very fun and useful project. In addition to the Tuesday workshop, there was also the option of an additional workshop on the following day. On Wednesday Gretchen led a workshop on Judy Niemeyer's method of paper piecing and demonstrated the blocks for the Desert Sky pattern. There were approximately 8 members that attended the paper piecing workshop. Gretchen did a great job teaching this method and everyone took home a completed Desert Sky block. She also teaches classes at Tomorrows Quilts in Waco as well as teaching in her home.

Desert Sky by Judy Niemeyer - Wednesday's workshop

Wool embroidered sewing kit - Tuesday's workshop

Please check out the "Annual Quilt Show" link to the right for quilt show information

To receive an entry form please send a request to :

thekmarshalls@gmail.com

We'll get it to you ASAP

March BOM (for April meeting)

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:56:00 +0000

From the book 10 Minute Blocks. LaTrelle's sample uses 10" squares but the group

decided to use 5" squares of 1930's reproduction fabric for the block drawing block.

For an instruction video go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgAZ3_xdkGw&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLA2D09D5E6B15D929

March 2012 Show and Tell

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:16:00 +0000

Jonna Burkes - Redwork Snowmen

Benita Pipes - Iron Caddy

Bethany Bletsch - Doll quilts made for cousin's granddaughters. The fabric is from quilts made for the granddaughters when they were born.

Marcella League - Prayer Star quilt - made for a friend with cancer.

Marcella League - pieced back of Prayer Star quilt

Doris Rice - Old McDonald baby quilt

Angela McCorkle - quilt from 10 Minute Blocks book

Millie Schwab - dress for granddaughter

Millie Schwab - Appliqued sweatshirt jacket

Joy Ivy - T-shirt quilt for granddaughter, Grace

Joy Ivy - Graduation T-shirt quilt

Sherri Marshall - Diamond Double

8 Annual Heart of Texas Quilt Show

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:35:00 +0000

8th ANNUAL

HEART OF TEXAS QUILT SHOW

March 20, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:31:00 +0000

MARCH 2012 MEETING

BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The March 20, 2012 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle. There were 29 members and 2 guests present.

The minutes of the February meeting were read. Doniene Fullegar moved they be approved as read. LaTrelle Locks seconded and motion carried. The Treasurer’s Report was given. Ruby Goodwin moved they be accepted as presented. Doniene Fullegar seconded the motion; motion carried.

Sunshine report was given. A sympathy card was sent to the family of Pat Murph, a get well card was sent to Karen Reed. Nancy Tubb reported CPS bags are needed. Joy Ivy reported more WeeCare quilts are needed. Both WeeCare and CPS bags will be held until after the quilt show so that they can be displayed in the Guild booth at the quilt show. A thank you card was read from the family of Pat Murph.

Angela McCorkle reported on the Quilt Show progress. Posters need to be put up in local businesses. Entries are still needed. Mildred Judy will be in charge of the stash booth. Benita will assist with the record keeping. LaTrelle Locks reported the t-shirts are an additional $.50 for the v-neck.

Coffee social hostess for April is Doniene Fullegar. The nominating committee will meet before the next meeting. If you are interested in serving and haven’t been contacted, please let someone on the committee know. By-laws have been amended and will be sent out.

LaTrelle Locks presented the block for April. It is the 10 minute block and Angela has a video on her website for instructions for it. Everyone is to use 5-5” squares and 30’s prints. Joy Ivy won the fat quarter drawing. Alice Young won the drawing for the April blocks.

Show and tell items were presented and photos can be seen on the guild website. Meeting was adjourned to the program by Gretchen Abston from Waco.

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:56:00 +0000

The program for the February meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was presented by Doris Rice, The Quilting Queen. Doris demonstrated Penny Haren's book, "Pieced Applique". It is a fun technique that uses freezer paper and glue sticks to make very precise and intricate looking blocks.
Doris brought her finished quilt (shown above) to show the end result. Beautiful! Thanks Doris.

Heart of Texas Quilt Show - April 28-29, 2012
For more information, see Annual Quilt Show Tab

February 2012 Show and Tell

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:39:00 +0000

Doris Rice - Liles Farm Barn quilt

Doris Rice - America the Beautiful

Angela McCorkle - baby quilt for new granddaughter, Mia!

Ruby Goodwin - quilt show pin necklace and earrings

Joy Ivy - Log Cabin Duet

Joy Ivy - Heavenly Melodies

Angela McCorkle - Story Time by Kim Gaddy. All the quilts in the book are quilted by Angela!

Doniene - Southern Cross

Doniene - baby quilt

Nancy Tubb - Strippy Star

Bethany Bletsch - Julia Keeter apron

Bethany Bletsch - potholder made from New York themed fabric

Judy Tiedeman - String pieced block

Roberta McShan - smocked dress for great-granddaughter

February 21, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:14:00 +0000

FEBRUARY 2012 MEETING

BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The February 21, 2012 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle. There were 25 members present.

The minutes of the January Meeting were read. Judy Tiedemann moved they be approved as read. Joy Ivy seconded and motion carried. The Treasurer’s Report was given. Ruby Goodwin moved they be accepted as presented. LaTrelle Locks seconded the motion; motion carried.

Sunshine report was given. Pat Murph is not doing well. She is very weak. Joyce Kelley has been ill and she is moving to Waco in the near future. Sherry Benbow is recovering. Nancy Tubb reported CPS bags are needed. Joy Ivy reported more WeeCare quilts are needed.

Angela McCorkle reported members are needed to sell tickets for the donation quilt. Bethany Bletsch is going to take it to the Gun Show. Judy Tied man, Joy Ivy and Sheila Smith will take the quilt to Hamilton. Tickets were distributed to members to sell. LaTrelle showed a sample of the t-shirts and signup sheet was passed around. Shirts are $10 up to XL, $11.50 for 2X, and $13 for 3X. A Facebook page has been set up. Please “like” it to help spread the word about the show.

Discussion was held concerning the kids division entry. Doris Rice moved we leave it as is. Ruby Goodwin seconded and motion carried. Discussion was held concerning a request from Angela McCorkle to add the show chair’s name on the signature card at the bank. Mildred Turned moved we do so, LaTrelle seconded and motion carried.

The block exchange person in charge for March is Marcella, LaTrelle in April, and Nancy in May. Jonna Burkes will be the coffee social chair for March. Nancy Tubb won the block exchange drawing; Norma won the fat quarter exchange.

Angela announced the nominating committee as Joy Early, Joy Ivy, and Ruby Goodwin.

Show and tell items were presented and photos can be seen on the guild website. Secret sisters were revealed and members enjoyed pot luck lunch.

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:25:00 +0000

BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

STANDING RULES AND BY-LAWS

Formed in May, 1984

Revised in May, 2010

Amended in February, 2012

I. Name

The organization shall be called the Brownwood Quilters Guild (the Guild).

II. Purpose

The Guild is organized for the appreciation and education of quilting.

III. Meetings

Regular meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month in the Fellowship Hall, First Christian Church, 2411 Coggin Avenue at 9:30 a.m.

IV. Membership

The membership will be open to anyone who is interested in the knowledge of the area of quilting and who desires the fellowship of other quilters. Members in good standing have the privilege of voting and holding office, will be notified of Guild activities, and can participate in and support the projects and activities of the Guild. Annual dues of $24.00 are due and pay able at the June meeting. After two visits, visitors are requested to join with dues prorated for the remaining months.

V. Elected Officers

Any member in good standing for one year shall be eligible to hold office. In April, a nominating committee consisting of three (3) members shall be requested from the floor. No current officer may serve on the nominating committee. The committee will elect a chairman.

In May, the nominating committee shall present their slate of officers to be voted on by the membership. New officers shall assume their duties beginning June 1^st through May 31^stwhich coincides with the fiscal year of the guild. The elected officers will be the standing members of the Executive Committee. The elected officers are as follows:

A. Guild President

1. Preside over all meetings.

2. Appoint standing committees.

B. Vice-President/Program Chair

1. Preside over meetings in the absence of the President.

2. Secure programs.

C. Secretary/Treasurer

1. Keep minutes of all meetings and make available to members.

2. Make bank deposits and disbursements as needed keeping accurate records and provide a Treasurer’s Report to the membership each month.

3. Prepare yearbook and distribute to members.

VI. Committees

The President will appoint all general committees.

VII. Standing Committees

A. Sunshine Committee

1. Send cards to members in response to major events in their lives.

B. Hospitality Committee

1. Greet visitors at general meetings.

2. Coordinate and oversee all parties and/or food related activities.

C. Guild Membership Quilt Selection Committee

To encourage prompt payment of Guild dues, a quilt top will be given away at the June meeting to one member chosen by a drawing of all names that have paid their dues at that time. The total price should not exceed $100 without prior approval.

D. Community Service Projects

The selection of the specific charitable organizations supported must be approved by the general membership.

E. Quilt Show Committee

1. Quilt Show Chair – Oversee and/or perform the necessary activities required to promote the annual quilt show. The Quilt Show Chair will be authorized to delegate the necessary tasks required to accomplish the end result.

2. Quilt Show Proceeds –

a. Proceeds from the Donation quilt, after all expenses have been met, shall be utilized for the programs for the Guild for the upcoming year.

b. All other proceeds from the Quilt Show shall be deposited into the Guild account and set aside for use in the promotion of the Quilt Show the following year.

F. Publicity Committee

1. Coordinate Community Calendar monthly notices with the local newspaper.

2. Perform other publicity activities of the Guild not related to the quilt show.

F. Website Committee

The Brownwood Quilters Guild shall maintain a website. The committee can post pictures or names of members and general activities of the guild as they deem appropriate taking personal privacy and security into consideration. Any member who does not want her name or picture posted should contact the Committee.

G. Executive Committee

1. Will meet at the discretion of the President to address unforeseen issues between regularly scheduled meetings.

2. Propose a yearly budget for Guild approval at the beginning of each fiscal year.

VIII. Financial Policies

The President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer and the Quilt Show Chairperson will be authorized to sign checks. No one should sign checks to themselves.

IX. Other Policies

A. Copyright– The Guild supports compliance with the Copyright Law.

B. Bylaws– The bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new bylaws may be adopted by a majority of the members voting in any regular meeting. Any proposed changes to the bylaws must be presented to the members at least one month prior to voting on said changes.

C. Disbandment – Should the Brownwood Quilters Guild disband, all monies remaining after payment of any outstanding expenses shall be donated to another non-profit organization to be decided by the members present at the final meeting.

Stamps by Kate

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:46:00 +0000

Snip & Pins

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:45:00 +0000

Ruby's Gone Quilting

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:44:00 +0000

QuiltCut2

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:43:00 +0000

The Quilting Queen

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:42:00 +0000

A Joyful Soul

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:41:00 +0000

Houston Street Mercantile

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:37:00 +0000

Hands on Tradition

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:34:00 +0000

Front Porch Quilts

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:32:00 +0000

Barb's Quilt Nook, Etc.

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:02:00 +0000

Silver Spur Trade Shows

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:52:00 +0000

Thanks to Monty and Kim Sansom for the donation of a table at the Brownwood Gun Show in March for the past two years!

March 20-21, 2012 Workshops

noreply@blogger.com (Brownwood Quilters' Guild) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:11:00 +0000

Notice for March Workshops

See below for Supply Lists.

Sewing Kit Workshop after March 20 business meeting
On March 20th, after a short meeting and a trunk show, Gretchen Abston
will conduct a workshop on a wool sewing kit. The wool for the kit will be furnished by the guild. A fee of $3.00 is necessary for the extras that we will use in the workshop.

The deadline to sign up for the workshop is March 1st. A supply list
will be posted on March 3rd.

Desert Star Table Runner Workshop on Wednesday, March 21
On March 20th, after the sewing kit workshop, we will cut our fabric for the Desert Star workshop. The workshop for the Desert Star will be held on March 21st at 9:30.

The fee for the workshop is $42.00. Yes, that is right! Because we had so many sign up we got a discount. If you do not show up, you still have to pay for $12 for the complete quilt pattern.

The patterns have been special ordered for you.

On each workshop day bring a sack lunch and drink.

If you want to sign up or have any questions you can email Marcella at marcellacrabb@gmail.com

SUPPLY LISTS

Wool Sewing Kit (for immediately after March 20 Business Meeting)

Hand embroidery needles that will hold 3 strands of floss
Small scissors for snipping threads
Pins
Small bit of stuffing for pin cushion
Various colors of embroidery floss
Your lunch and a drink

Items that will be provided

Purple, dark and light pink, several shades of green embroidery floss
Wool and small buttons (note you may bring a medium or large favorite button)

Desert Star Table Runner (for Wednesday, March 21 - 9:30 - First Christian Church)

Sewing machine and basic sewing supplies
Iron
Ironing and cutting mat
Extension cord
Your lunch and a drink

NOTE: Kits and basic instructions will be given after the Tuesday guild meeting. Cutting will also be done.