May 12, 2012

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

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 20, 2012

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.

February 21, 2012

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.

January 17, 2012

JANUARY MEETING BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD


The January 17, 2012 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle. There were 23 members and 2 guests present.

The minutes of the December Meeting were read. Sherrie Marshall 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. Nancy Tubb seconded the motion; motion carried.

Sunshine report was given. Pat Murph may come back to OakRidge. Peggy Gamblin is in the hospital, Jeanie Ortegon has moved, and Daisy Huntsinger is doing well after her surgery Nancy Tubb reported CPS bags are needed. Joy Ivy reported more WeeCare quilts are needed. Marcella reported the February program will be Doris Rice, March will be a wool sewing kit and the following day on Wednesday there will be a table runner class. April there will be no program, just Quilt Show business, and May will be a program from Judy Laquidara.

Angela McCorkle reported members are needed to sell tickets for the donation quilt. Bethany Bletsch is going to take it to the Gun Show. Posters are ready at Moore Printing. Letters will go out in March for entries. Priddy Ag department will make us more racks. We have sold the old racks to Barb’s Quilt Nook in Kingsland. An ad as been placed in the Tea In Texas Magazine. T-shirts will not be the heat set design. They will be sky blue v-neck except for size 2X. LaTrelle will need the order at the February meeting. Re-usable shopping bags will be printed and distributed to the first 100 quilt show attendees. Vendors will pay for business card advertising on one side of bag and our show logo will be on the other side of the bag. Vendors can put their business card on the website for free if they advertise on the bag. Charlie will be contacted to put a visitor counter on the website as well as facebook exposure.

Discussion was held concerning a pattern design exclusive to the Quilt Show by members with pre-cuts and kits and sales going directly to the Guild. It was decided to table the discussion for this year due to lack of time to properly prepare. Angela will look into business cards to promote the show and guild and pens to give out. Banners will be made and go up in four places in town April 1st promoting the show date. Doris Rice moved that we have a theme for our show this year. Marcella League seconded; motion carried. It was moved by Nancy Tubb the theme be Friends Across Texas and must have predominate friendship stars in the quilt and can be any size. Bethany Bletsch seconded the motion; motion carried.

Angela McCorkle announced that this would be her last year as an officer and would like to change the bylaws to add the quilt show chair to the signature card at the bank. It will be presented again at the February meeting. There was some discussion concerning the children’s category. It was tabled until the February meeting also.

Show and tell items were presented by Alice Young, Benita Pipes, LaNelle (visitor). Photos can be seen on the guild website. The block exchange drawing was won by Donene Fullagar. Door Prizes were won by Jonna Burkes and Alice Young. Fat Quarters were won by Becky Martin. Doris will email next month’s block and it will also be on the website. The coffee social hostess for February is Jeanie Ortegon. Meeting was adjourned to the program presented by Angela McCorkle with Quilts With A Heart. She presented ruler demonstrations.

December 13, 2011

DECEMBER MEETING BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The December 13, 2011 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle. There were 22 members and 1 guest present.

The minutes of the October Meeting were read. LaTrelle Locks moved they be approved as read. Ruby Goodwin seconded and motion carried. The November Minutes were read. The following corrections were made to the November Meeting minutes. Ray Tipton and Sunny Modawell from the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce discussed the Hotel/Motel Tax and Advertising dollars that they contribute to our Guild for the Quilt Show and appropriate use of them. There were also 23 pillow cases contributed and 24 WeeCare Quilts distributed. Sherri Marshall moved to approve the minutes with the corrections. Joy Ivy seconded and motion carried.

LaTrelle Locks moved to accept the Treasurer’s report as posted. Nancy Tubb seconded and motion carried. Joy Ivy delivered 5 WeeCare Quilts. Sherry Benbow reported get well cards were sent to Daisy Huntsinger and Pat Murph.

Joy Ivy will host the coffee social for the January Guild meeting. The block for January is a 12 ½” (12” finished) Sampler Star of your choice made from red and white fabrics. Angela McCorkle will present the program for January. A workshop in the afternoon will be held on the String Star. Contact Angela for a list of supplies needed to bring and also bring your own lunch. The fat quarter for Jan is black on white or white on black.

Show and Tell were Millie, Doris, and Angela. Pictures may be seen on the Guild website.

Stella Tinkler, guest, and played Christmas music on the piano while we ate. Members donated to Toys for Kids and played the Left, Right, Center Game with the winner receiving a large supply of fat quarters contributed by each player.

November 15, 2011

NOVEMBER MEETING

BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The November 15, 2011 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle. There were 28 members and 1 visitor present.

Angela reported that vendor letters for the quilt show went out. We will be doing the Quilt Show Passport again. It was general consensus that we will make the ribbons again this year. The 2012 Donation Quilt is done. Anyone who would like to take it to shows, set up at the mall, etc. is welcome and encouraged to do so.

The Christmas party will be held for the month of December. The guild will provide the brisket cooked by Bud McCorkle, and each member is to bring a covered dish. We will play Left, Right, Center Game for entertainment. Each member is to bring 4 fat quarters to play the game. Each member is also to bring a toy for Toys for Kids Drive, and in lieu of bringing a gift for Angela, she encouraged members to bring another toy instead. The following people volunteered to decorate a tree: Marcella, LaTrelle, Angela, Doniene, and Ruby.

LaTrelle is looking into screen print t-shirts instead of heat transfer. It was also discussed to have show pins for sale.

Show and Tell items were shown by Stella Burns, Bethany Bletsch, Daisy Huntsinger, Mille Schwab, Angela McCorkle. Pictures can be seen on the guild website.

Meeting was adjourned to the program by ZoRay Creations on the “XBlock” Door prizes were won by Doris, Ruby, Karen, Bethany, and Joy Early and Mille. Fat Quarters were won by LaTrelle. Blocks for the month were won by Becky Martin.

Respectfully submitted,
Doris Rice, Secretary

September 20, 2011

Minutes for September 20, 2011 Meeting

 The meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM by President Angela McCorkle. In the absence of Secretary/Treasurer Doris Rice, Angela called the roll. Twenty-eight members and 2 visitors were present. The visitors were Doniene Fullager from Brady and Dixie Franklin, who has recently moved to Brownwood from Boerne. The hostesses for the meeting, Nancy Tubb and Bethany Bletsch, were thanked.

Minutes from the August meeting were read. LaTrelle Locks made the motion to accept the minutes as read, and Marilyn DeHay seconded. Motion carried. The Treasurer’s Report was sent via email to members. Joyce Kelley made the motion to approve this report, and Ruby Goodwin seconded. Motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Sunshine
Sherry Benbow sent a card to Pat Murph. Pat has been moved from the hospital to Oak Ridge Manor.

CPS
Nancy Tubb reported that even though CPS still has a few pillowcases, more would be appreciated. Kitty with CPS also requested baby quilts, if the guild is able to fulfill its commitment to the hospital for the WEE Care program. Nancy has patterns for the pillowcases and asked members to consider using good quality fabrics that are appropriate for all age groups since pre-teens and teens are also included in the CPS program. Sherri Marshall suggested that we bring sewing machines and stay after a meeting to make some pillowcases. Marcella League said that next month would be a good time to do this since no workshop is scheduled. Members who participate will need to bring their own lunches.

Program
Marcella League reported that next month’s program, presented by Benita Pipes, will be on Irons of the Past, Present, and Future – to Press or not to Press. A special iron will be given away. All members present can put their names in the drawing for this iron. Anyone who brings a WEE Care quilt can put their name in twice! The November meeting will be presented by ZoRay Creations on the Twist Block.

WEE Care
Joy Ivy reported that we need quilts. The sizes of the quilts can vary since some are used for infants while others are used for older children who come to the Pediatric Emergency Room. Several members brought quilts but more are needed.

Quilt Show
Angela reported that vendor letters will be going out this month. Kat Atley , Stamps by Kate, will be doing the workshop; cost of $40 per person includes a kit and her teaching fee. The guild will save about $200 by giving her a booth at the show in lieu of a fee for the Saturday afternoon lecture.

Angela will check with Betsy Hutchins, a Texas author and quilter, about her availability for the 2013 show.

Sunnie from the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Tourism Board will meet with members after the October meeting. She will requirements of receiving Chamber grants for the Heart of Texas Quilt Show.

Joyce Kelley has 52 blocks that contain the state names and flowers. The blocks are hand-embroidered, and Joyce has sashing and everything needed to finish the quilt. She will sell it to the guild for $100 if we want to use it for the 2013 donation quilt. The members present were in agreement with this proposal. A check for $100 will be given to Joyce.

General Business

Doris Rice will be the Chair of the committee for the Quilt Display the second week in November. We will be allowed to sell tickets for our donation quilt at this event, which will be Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. Doris will be scheduling members for time slots during this event.

 Church personnel are working to clear off the stage area. There is fabric which was donated by Sylvia Wilson. Nancy and Joy encouraged members to look at this fabric with their respective Community Projects in mind. For any fabric not selected, Patsy Oehrlein and Joy Ivy volunteered to take the fabric to Howard Payne for Baptist Mission work in Mexico.

Announcements
There will be a Quilt Trunk Show in Dublin on October 8 from 10:00 – 3:30. Cost of the event is $5.00, with the proceeds being used toward the replacement of the church air conditioning.

 The Courthouse Steps Quilters will have their annual show in Goldthwaite on October 15; 10:00 – 4:00. To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of this group, there will be a special category in the show for Courthouse Steps quilts. Both events will be added to the calendar on the guild website.

 New Business
Patsy Oehrlein, who won the guild quilt, expressed her appreciation, stating that she has never won anything!

 Nancy Tubb gave instructions and showed an example of the October Block of the Month. It will be a 12 ½ inch unfinished block called the Maple Star. It is made of squares, rectangles, and 4 flying geese in 2 fabrics that remind us of fall plus a cream background fabric.

Show and Tell
The following had items to share with the guild:

Sheila Smith, Millie Schwab, Joyce Kelley, Mildred Turner, Benita Pipes, Doniene Fullagar, and Sherri Marshall. Pictures of the items shared can be found on the guild website:
http://www.brownwoodquiltersguild.org/

Winners of the drawings are as follows:
 • Door Prize - Jonna Burkes
 • Block Drawing - Alice Young. 21 blocks were made for this drawing. Thanks to all who participated!
 • Fat Quarters - Marcella League

Meeting was adjorned. Members participating in the workshop, given by guild member Jonna Burkes, set up their sewing machines. The guild provided flannel fabric for making 2 completed blocks and lunch, consisting of ham sandwiches, chips, and dessert. Jonna gave the instructions on making her Flannel Pinwheel Posey Quilt.

Respectfully Submitted
Bethany Bletsch, Secretary Pro-Tem

August 16, 2011 Meeting

AUGUST MEETING

BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The August 16th, 2011 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by Pres. Angela McCorkle. There were 26 members present. Sherri Marshall moved and Nancy Tubb seconded that minutes from the July meeting be approved as posted. Mildred Turner moved and Joy Ivy seconded that the treasurer’s report be approved as posted.

Sunshine Report from Sherry Benbow reported a get well card was sent to Pat Karnes . Joyce Kelley reported her husband will have back surgery soon.

Joy Ivy reported that we need quilts for the Wee Care Project. Angela McCorkle reported not much was happening with the Quilt Show right now. Vendor letters will go out in September. The Marketing person at the Chamber will meet with Angela in October after the meeting to discuss other possible avenues to promote the quilt show.

Fay Johnson donated a bag of scraps if someone will come and get them from her. Angela has her phone number if you are interested. Joy Early has ties to donate to make a quilt also.

The Arts and Crafts Show is the second weekend in November at the Coliseum. We have been given 3 booths to set up and sell raffle tickets for our donation quilt and promote the guild and the art of quilting. Doris Rice is in charge of the set up. Shelia, Marcella, Joy Ivy, Marilyn and Sherri Marshall volunteered to help her.

There is an issue concerning emailing minutes. It currently is the policy of the guild to email the minutes to members so that it takes up less business time at the meetings. After discussion, it was moved by Joy Early that minutes will be read at the meetings and emailed to members. LaTrelle Locks seconded it and motion carried.

 

If you have not paid dues, please do so no later than Sept. meeting. Your name will be removed from the roster if not paid by then.

Jonna Burkes will present the program next month on Flannel Pinwheel Posey Quilt. There is no charge for the program, the guild provides the supplies needed to complete 2 blocks plus lunch. Each member will need to provide their own drink.

Show and Tell was as follows:

•  Alice Young – Birthday quilt
• Becky Martin – Table Runner
• Doris Rice – Pieced Appliqué Quilt top, Stars Around Texas Quilt
• Nancy Tubb – Paddington Bears Twin Baby Quits
• Sherri Marshall – Crazy 8 Minkie Baby Quilt
• Marcella League – Wee Care quilt from Cleo Needler stash sale, Wee Care Scrappy Quilt, Wee Care Animal Quilt
• Bethany Bletsch – purse
• Joy Ivy – Wee Care Quilt top
• Angela McCorkle – patterns from Buttons and Bees featuring her quilting

Joyce Kelley presented the block of the month for September made from 30’s prints.

 

Nancy will be hostess for the coffee social next month. Bethany reminded us to visit the website http://www.brownwoodquiltersguild.org/

 

Doris Rice won the fat quarters and Teresa Reed won the door prize. Meeting adjourned to the program presented by Nancy Tubb. She demonstrated the “Hotdog Pillowcase” and members were provided fabrics to make the pillowcase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 19, 2011

JULY 19, 2011 MEETING

BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The July 19th, 2011 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by Pres. Angela McCorkle. There were 26 members and 3 guests present. Ruby Goodwin moved and Marcella League seconded that minutes from the June meeting be approved as posted. LaTrelle Locks moved and Joy Ivy seconded that the treasurer’s report be approved as posted.

It was reported to the Sunshine Committee that we might send Maxine Vaughn a get well card. CPS Bags committee had nothing to report. Joy Ivy reported the Wee Care still needs quilts.

Pres. Angela McCorkle reported that she had been contacted by the Chamber of Commerce requesting the Guild be present at the Chamber of Commerce Arts & Crafts Show in November at the Coliseum. They are requesting we set up a small quilt show of about 20-30 quilts and conduct demos throughout the day. The discussion was tabled until more information from the chamber was received.

Marcella League reported on the schedule of programs for 2011-2012. Next month’s program will be “Hot Dog Pillowcases. The Guild will be purchasing the supplies needed for each member present and proving pizza and salad. Members are to bring their sewing machines and a drink to go with lunch.

• September – Flannel Pinwheel – Jonna Burkes
• October – Irons of the Past and Present – Benita Pipes and Marcella League. They will also give away an iron valued at $200
• November – X-Blocks
• December – Christmas Party and Decorated Trees to be donated to charity
• January – Quilts with A Heart – Angela McCorkle
• February – TBA
• March – TBA
• April – Quilt Show
• May – Judy Laquidara
• June – TBA

Show and Tell was as follows:

• Joy Early – Prairie Vine Quilt
• Becky Martin – Scrappy Mystery Quilt
• Joyce Kelley - Mystery Quilt and Placemats and Table Runner
• Joy Ivy – T-shirt Quilt and Richard’s Story T-shirt Quilt
• Millie Schwab – pajamas and 7 sisters 30’s Antique Quilt
• Wanda Jackson – Batik Totebag and Batik Quilt
• Sherri Marshall – Batik Totebag and Lonestar Quilt
• Doris Rice – Miniature Bow Tie Quilt top and God Bless Texas Quilt
• Angela McCorkle – hand appliquéd block

Table Decorations featured Shabby Chic Gone Bizzerk by Benita Pipes, Beach by Jonna Burkes, Quilters Building Friendships by Sherri Marshall, Stars by Terri Reed, and Magic Quilting by Ruby Goodwin. Shabby Chic Gone Bizzerk took the prize. Door prizes were won by Pat Murph, Judy Tiedemann, and Wanda Jackson. Terri Reed won the fat quarter drawing.

June 21, 2011

JUNE 21, 2011 MEETING

BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD



The June 21st, 2011 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by Pres. Angela McCorkle. There were 26 members and 2 guests present. LaTrelle Locks moved and Sherry Benbow seconded that minutes from the May meeting be approved as posted minus the old 2010 minutes that were not deleted when posted. Sherri Marshall moved and Joy Ivy seconded that the treasurer’s report be approved as posted.



Angela announced the following committee chairs:

CPS – Nancy Tubb

Wee Care Quilts – Joy Ivy

Quilt Show – Angela McCorkle

Publicity – Bethany Bletsch

Website – Sherri Marshall and Bethany Bletsch

Sunshine – Sherry Benbow

Hospitality – Lynn Patrick and Tricia Emery



Joy Ivy reported that we need quilts for the Wee Care Project. Brown County Child Advocacy Center requested that we make quilts for them. Although this will not be a guild project, if anyone would like to make a quilt, Angela has the contact name if you want to make one.



Sherry Benbow reported that a get well card was sent to Pat Murph, a thinking of you card to Jeani Ortegon, a sympathy card to Becky Martin. It was announced that Maxine Vaughn had hip surgery.



Angela McCorkle reported that there is no quilt show activity to report. She passed around a SongBird Retreat Brochure in Kingsland TX. The Quilt Show Goodie Basket winner gave the guild a $10 donation for mailing the goodie basket and sent a thank you. Town and Country Quilt Guild will host a program and workshop on June 23rd in Stephenville featuring Michelle Watts and her Southwest quilts. A thank you note was read from Joan Lampkin.



The next guild meeting is July 19 and is our Annual Banquet. There will be no coffee social and the meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. instead of 9:30 a.m. The meat will be provided for the banquet and everyone is to bring a covered dish. Five people were needed to decorate for the banquet using the items in their “brown bag” they were given. They are Sherri Marshall, Ruby Goodwin, Teresa Reed, Jonna Burkes, and Benita Pipes.



Show and Tell was as follows:

Sheila Smith – Applique Affair Quilt top

Mille Schwab – Pineapple Foldy Quilt, Dress

Joy Ivy – t-shirt quilt

Wanda Jackson – Mystery Quilt

Doris Rice – Sports Bear Baby Quilt, Quilt of Valor, Mystery Quilt



Mildred Turner moved that we move $154.62 from the general fund to the benevolent fund to bring it out of a negative balance. LaTrelle Locks seconded and motion carried.



Drawing for the fat quarters was won by Joy Ivy. July’s fat quarter is “dots”. Patsy Oehrelein won the membership quilt kit drawing.



Sonja Bannister presented the program on using decorative stitches to quilt your quilts.

May 17, 2011

MAY 17TH 2011 MEETING
BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The May 17th, 2011 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by Pres. Angela McCorkle. There were 29 members present. LaTrelle Locks moved and Bethany Bletsch seconded that minutes from the April meeting be approved as posted. Joyce Kelley moved and Karen Reed seconded that the treasurer’s report be approved as corrected. Members are reminded to pay their dues and complete the Membership Information Form.

Sunshine Report was given by Sherry Benbow. A sympathy card was sent to Joan Lampkin, whose husband passed away. Nancy Tubb reported that last month was revealed on the large mystery quilt and Mille Schwab showed hers. This month is the last month on the small mystery quilt. Wanda Jackson and Lynn Patrick showed theirs. Ruby Goodwin had no report for CPS Project. Joy Ivy reported that they are out of quilts for Wee Care and need more. Joy showed 3 she has already made.

Angela McCorkle reported the following Quilt Show sub chairman for the 2012 Quilt Show.

• Admissions – Bethany Bletsch
• Vendor Food – Pam McGhee & Bertha Hall
• Entry/Program – Sherri Marshall
• Stash Booth – Mildred Turner
• Door Prizes/Goodie Basket – Joy Ivy
• Donation Quilt – Mildred Turner
• Vendor Goodie Bags – Doris Rice

 Discussion was held concerning changing show date to Friday and Saturday and the Vendor Shop Hop. It was the consensus to leave the show dates as is (Sat. & Sun.) and to try the Vendor Shop Hop again. Vendor food will go back to the Hospitality Room and a committee to prepare it. Pam McGhee and Bertha Hall former night guild members will chair it. It was agreed that the judged portion of the quilt show was a success for the first year and Angela hopes to find a different critique sheet for 2012. More comments were wanted from the judge. Judged quilt show entry fees will need to be increased next year. We will continue to use the Early Chamber of Commerce for the workshop meeting place. Stamps by Kate will be the workshop for 2012. Mille Schwab has white denim type fabric she will donate to use as seperators between the quilts. Marcella suggested a “Bed Turning”. She volunteered to be in charge of it. Doris Rice will work with Mildred Turner on a bookkeeping system for check out in the stash booth. There were numerous door prizes left over from the quilt show and it was suggested they be donated to the guild and used as monthly door prizes. Sherri Marshall will contact TX DOT on requirements for a banner at the traffic T for 2012. Norma Bessent and Benita Pipes will do an analysis on advertising on the Quilt Show.

Sherri Marshall reported that the nominating committee met and presented the following slate of officers:

• President – Angela McCorkle
• Vice Pres. – Marcella League
• Secretary/Treasurer – Doris Rice

Mildred Turner moved to accept the slate as presented and Joy Ivy seconded the motion. Motion carried.

June coffee social will be hosted by Nancy Tubb and Millie Schwab. The monthly block sign up sheet was passed around and the new fat quarter sheet was distributed.

Show and Tell was as follows:

• Ruby Goodwin – Oh My Stars BOM quilt
• Millie Schwab – pillow, dresses, and picture of Elenor Burns
• Jonna Burkes – raw edge blocks

Nancy Tubb won the fat quarter drawing.

Respectfully Submitted,

Doris Rice
Secretary

April 19, 2011

The meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order at 9:30 AM, April 19, 2011, by president Angela McCorkle.



Roll was called. No visitors were present.



Sunshine Report was presented by Sherry Benbow. Judy Tiedemann recently underwent Gall Bladder surgery and is doing well.



Meeting minutes from the March 15, 2011 meeting were discussed. Bethany Bletsch made the motion to accept the minutes as revised. Joy Ivy seconded the motion, motion carried.


Treasurer's report was presented by Angela McCorkle. Due to several comments she received from guild members about the guild being "broke", Angela explained how to read the Treasurer's Report and reassured the members that the guild has sufficient operating funds and funds for programs and that we are not operating in the red. Nancy Tubb made the motion to accept the Treasurer's report as read. Marcella League seconded the motion, motion carried.



Standing Committee Reports:

1. Mystery Block Reveal. Joyce Kelley showed her completed queen sized top. Millie Schwab showed her blocks that are completed and ready to assemble. No other participants have finished their projects. The reveal for the smaller mystery quilt will be next month.

2. Quilt Show report was presented by Angela McCorkle as follows:

• First Place ribbons are ready and were available for members to see. The persons on the committee were Sherri Marshall, Latrelle Locks, Pat Murph and Angela McCorkle. Second and third place ribbons along with the participant ribbons have been ordered and should be here prior to the show. In addition, there will be a first, second and third place ribbon awarded to the quilts in each category in the judged division. There are two big judge awards, the Judge's Choice for the best judged quilted and the Judge's Favorite from all quilts entered in the show, judged or not.

• Vendor food will be purchased from the coliseum concession stand. There will be tuna salad, chicken salad, pimento cheese and baked potatoes. The vendors will be given an ordered form and a volunteer will collect the orders, and take them to the vendors and the vendors will then have the option to eat in their booth or to take it to the hospitality room. The food will be purchased by the guild.

• Entry/Program - 92 quilts. The due date has been extended to Friday, April 22nd.

• Stash booth - Mildred Turner and Judy Tiedemann

• Door Prizes/ Goodie Basket - Angela McCorkle - some door prizes have been received and thank you notes been sent.

• Project Booth - Joy Ivy and Jeanie Ortegon volunteered to set up the project booth this year.

• Raffle Quilt - Joyce Kelley reported that the Raffle quilt has brought $1500.00+ thanks to the efforts of Mildred Turner and other members helping sell the tickets.

• Raffle quilt for 2012 - Angela McCorkle - We will have the blocks available at the next meeting for those who wish to stay and sew on the 2012 quilt after the meeting.

• Vendor Goodie Bags - Doris Rice

• We will have 20 new metal quilt racks available for the show. After the show, we will go ahead and spend another $500.00 for an additional 20 racks before the price of metal increases again. It was suggested that the wooden racks be sold to Barb's Quilt Nook when they inquired about renting them for their next show.

3. Hospitality Report - Nothing to report

4. Program Activity Report - This month's program was canceled due to a death in the family of the program presenter.

5. CPS Project - Nothing to report

6. Wee Care - Joy Ivy reported that she has received only one quilt but that the hospital currently was not in need of any additional quilts. Marcella League suggested that if we had an overflow we consider giving some to CPS or other entities that could use them. Marcella also suggested that our donations be quilts, since we are a quilt guild.



General/New Business:

1. Block Exchange - Last month Tricia Emery volunteered to do a 9 month star sampler and everyone would make a block and keep their own block. This issue was revisited this month. After discussion it was decided that instead of one person being in charge of the entire year, a different member each month would sign up to do the block. Example, the program will start in September. The member signing up for September will have block instructions and a completed block to show members at the August meeting. Members who wish to participate will make the block and return it to the September meeting. All blocks will go into a drawing, one winner will receive all blocks. Members are free to make a second block for their own personal use.

2. Sherri Marshall shared ideas for the fat quarter exchange for next year. A sheet of fat quarter colors and guidelines for next year was given to members.

3. Dues are payable in May. Everyone paying dues ($24.00) will be eligible for a quilt kit drawing at the June meeting. Jonna Burkes volunteered to select a quilt kit for the drawing. The quilt kit should not exceed $100.00.

4. The Nominating Committee for new officers was selected and consists of Sherri Marshall, Norma Bessent, and LaTrelle Locks. Their recommendations will be presented at the next meeting.

5. Coffee Social - A coffee social was available for folks who like to show up at 9:00 AM before the regular meeting. Coffee and cookies were enjoyed by all. Marcella made the motion to continue the social and Jeannie Ortegon seconded. Volunteers are needed to make the coffee and bring goodies and clean up after. A sign up sheet was available for those who wished to volunteer.

6. Programs/Workshops - Ideas for programs and workshops were discussed. The role of the Vice President is to coordinate the programs for the guild for the coming year. In an effort to assist this person with this job, when you renew your guild membership you will be requested to complete an information sheet. This will consists of your name, address, phone number, email address, birthday and suggestions for programs you would like to see, programs you would be available to present, workshops you would like to attend and workshops you would like to facilitate. This information will help the VP acquire programs based on what the majority of the members would like to see.

7. Angela McCorkle reported that the guild was asked to donate a quilt for a silent auction at the Buckmasters event to be held on May 21st. Back in December Joyce Kelley was contacted by the family of a former member who passed away who wanted to donate her quilt things to the guild. Among these things were several blocks, quilts in progress and other fabrics. We will use one of the quilt tops she had constructed, Angela will quilt it and donate it to the Buckmasters event.

8. Sherri Marshall brought in the quilt stash of Lois Scott. She is going into a nursing home facility and wanted to donate her quilt things to the guild. The members were asked to take what they wanted and the remainder would be sold in the stash sale with the money going to the guild.



Show 'n Tell:



1. Mildred showed a quilt she completed using strips she acquired in the guild strip exchange.

2. Joyce Kelley shared her expertly appliqued Roosters quilt.

3. Joy Ivy showed her granddaughter's T-shirt quilt. Mildred did embroidery on the top border and the top was quilted by Sally Brown. Joy also showed a quilt she had cross stitched years earlier.

4. Sherry Benbow finished a college graduation gift quilt for her granddaughter Amanda.



Monthly Drawings:

• The fat quarter drawing was won by Nancy Tubb. The color for May will be those colors that remind one of a sunset.

• Door Prizes were won by Karen Reed, Pat Murph, and Joy Early.

Program:

• No program was presented this month.

Meeting Adjourned.

March 15, 2011

Date: March 15, 2011



Meeting Minutes

The March 15, 2011, meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM by guild president Angela McCorkle.


Roll was called. Visitors were:

• Jaci Campbell

• Ruby's daughter-in-law and granddaughter

• LaTrelle Locks' granddaughter Cameryn

Sunshine Report:

• Teri Reed has a broken hip

• Vita Weehunt's father passed away

Meeting minutes from the February 15th meeting were discussed. Sherri Marshall made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Marilyn Dehay seconded the motion, motion carried.



Treasurer's Report was presented. Nancy Tubb made the motion to accept the report as written. LaTrelle Locks seconded, motion carried.



Standing Committee Reports:

1. Mystery Block - Nancy Tubb brought the instructions for step 6 for the queen quilt and the crib quilt.

2. Quilt Show report was presented by Angela McCorkle.

• Ribbons - Will be finished and ready to show at the next meeting. Sherri Marshall, Latrelle Locks, Pat Murph and Angela McCorkle are working on these.

• Vendor Food - Marilyn DeHay volunteered to go get the vendor lunches. LaTrelle Locks volunteered to get the drinks, ice and snacks for the vendors.

• Entry/Program - Sherri Marshall

• Stash Booth - Mildred Turner and Judy Tiedeman

• Door Prizes/Goodie Baskets - Angela McCorkle

• Project Booth - No volunteers as yet

• Raffle Quilt- Joyce Kelley reported that Mildred Turner would be taking the raffle quilt to the Rattlesnake Roundup and the Gun Show and needed volunteers to help sell tickets. I'm sure everyone joins me in applauding Mildred's efforts in selling tickets. She's definitely gone above and beyond the call of duty.

• Raffle Quilt for 2012 - Angela McCorkle

• Vendor Goodie Bags - Doris Rice

• T-shirts for 2011 quilt show are available in pink. Contact Angela McCorkle to purchase yours.

• The workshop will be presented by Fran Snay on Saturday at the Chamber of Commer Confernce Room and on Sunday at the Senior Citizen Center. The workshop fee is $40.00 per person, a supply list will be provided after registrations are received. The fee for the Senior Citizen Center is $85.00 for the four hour period. The Chamber room is free of charge.

* Set-up for the show will be Thursday April 28. Sherri Marshall volunteered to take the pictures of all the quilts, to be put on a CD and sold at the show for $5.00 each.

* The show will be April 30th 10-5 and May 1st 12-4.

• Angela discussed having Stamps by Kate conduct the workshop and lecture for next year. Tricia Emery made the motion to have Stamps by Kate conduct the workshop and lecture and Lynn Patrick seconded. Motion carried.

Wee Care - Joy Ivy was presented several little knitted bonnets by Marcella League.



New Business:

• Tricia Emery volunteered to present the project of the month for next year. It will be a 9 month star sampler.

Show 'n Tell:

• Jaci Campbell completed a quilt from old colored blocks which she calls Garden of Enid.

• Tricia Emery paper pieced a block all by herself!

• Joy Ivy shared her t-shirts and flower garden memory quilt.

• Joyce Kelley made tulip placemats.

• Ruby Goodwin's granddaughter, Caitlyn, made a Lumber Jack's Pride quilt in 5 hours!

• Angela McCorkle showed off her beautiful Baskets Bounty quilt.

Monthly Drawings:

• Door Prizes were won by Joy Ivy, Ruby Goodwin, and Marylyn Dehay.

Program:

• Joyce Griggers presented The Cotton Theory program. She shared many ideas and quilts with everyone.

Meeting adjourned.

February 15, 2011

Meeting Minutes


The February 15, 2011 meeting was called to order by Angela McCorkle, president, at 10:00 AM.

Roll was called. Twenty-two members were present. Everyone welcomed second time visitor Pat Kieselhorst.

1. Sunshine Report - Sherry Benbow reported that all is well.

2. The January program was presented by Angela.

3. Meeting Minutes from January 18th were read by Angela and opened for discussion. Joy Ivy made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Mildred Turner seconded the motion, motion carried.

4. Treasurer's Report was presented by Angela. Sherri Marshall made the motion to accept the report as written. LaTrelle Locks seconded the motion, motion carried. Joyce Kelley will assume treasurer's duties in Doris's absence until new officers are elected.

Standing Committee Reports:
1. Mystery Block - Nancy Tubb: Step 5 of the mystery quilts was made available.

2. Quilt Show Report was presented by Angela. Joyce Kelley reported that Mildred and Judy will be taking the raffle quilt to Hamilton March 28th to sell tickets. $731.00 has been raised thus far.

Monthly Program:

1. Joyce Kelley reported that the program for next month will be Cotton Theory by Joyce Griggers.

Old Business:

1. A vote was held to change meeting time from 9:00 AM.
• 17 voted to change
• 13 voted to leave it as is
• Majority then voted for 9:30 AM
• LaTrelle made the motion to amend by-laws, Joy Ivy seconded

Show 'n Tell:

1. Millie showed her blocks for the Mystery Queen Quilt

2. Sherry Benbow brought a quilt she completed from blocks she had won from the guild monthly drawing. She also made a lovely label for the back.

3. Mildred Turner completed a Trip Around The World memory quilt from her brother-in-laws clothing. She also pieced a quilt top from 2 1/2" strips from the strip exchange.

4. Lynn Patrick made a Turning Twenty quilt.
Door Prize - Flying Geese Ruler won by Pat Karnes

Fat Quarter Drawing - won by Lynn Patrick

Secret Sister - All the Secret Sisters shared gifts and drew names for next year's sisters.

Suggestion Box - Angela read notes from the Suggestion Box. One person was concerned that we are paying too much for the monthly program. Angela explained that some presenters won't come without being paid. Those who sell merchandise are provided lunch.

Meeting Adjourned.

A generous potluck lunch was enjoyed by all.

Submitted by M. Schwab

January 18, 2011

JANUARY 18, 2011 MEETING


BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The January 18, 2011 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle. There were 23 members present. Ruby Goodwin moved and LaTrelle Locks seconded that minutes from the December meeting be approved as read. Sherri Marshall moved we approve the treasurer’s report as read and Nancy Tubb seconded. Both motions carried.

Sherry Benbow, Sunshine Chairman, reported that a sympathy card was sent to Leola Hatfield family and Barbara Spinks family. Get well cards were sent to Becky Martin and Mary Alice Young.

Angela McCorkle reported there were 12 confirmed vendors for the Quilt Show.

Joyce Kelley reported that February meeting will be a luncheon and Secret Sisters revealed.

The time change for the meeting was discussed again. Angela will send out an email to let everyone know we will vote on the issue in February.

Show and Tell was as follows:

Patsy Oehrlien – Patchwork Santa
Sheila Smith – Posie Quilt
Patricia Emery – Vintage quilts
Judy Tiedemann – Strip made on adding machine tape



Respectfully Submitted,

Joyce Kelley
Proxy Secretary/Treasurer

NOVEMBER 16, 2010 MEETING
BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The November 16, 2010 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle. There were 30 members and 3 guests present. Bethany Bletsch moved and Pauline McBride seconded that minutes from the October meeting be approved as posted. Lynn Patrick moved we approve the treasurer’s report as posted and Terri Reed seconded. Both motions carried.

Sherry Benbow, Sunshine Chairman, reported that no cards were sent this last month.

Angela reiterated that the Quilt Show dates have been changed to April 30th and May 1st, 2011 due to a conflict with Easter.

Lynn Patrick reported the Hospitality Committee met about the Christmas party. The party will be held on the regular meeting day and time in December. Each member is to bring a covered dish. Angela’s husband will cook the brisket. Those who wish to participate in the gift exchange need to bring a quilt related gift under $20. Also each member is to bring the lipstick you wear for a fun activity the committee is planning. It was brought to the members’ attention that the December meeting is the Tuesday before Christmas. After discussion, it was decided to change the meeting date for December to the second Tuesday. The December meeting and Christmas Party will be December 14th.

Ruby Goodwin reported that the drawstring is available for CPS bags and several bags were donated at the meeting.

Show and Tell was as follows:
Barbara Leonard – Flowing Ribbons quilt and log cabin jacket and report on Eleanor Burns class she took at Houston Quilt Festival
Alice Young – Turkey Yo-yo Pin
Joyce Kelley – Mystery quilt from the block she won at June Meeting
Jonna Burkes – Oh My Stars Quilt, wool table runner
Wanda Jackson – Wool Christmas Pillow, Christmas Take 5 Quilt, Winter Wonderland Quilt
Pauline McBride – Rapid Fire Hunter’s Star
Joy Ivy – Bargello Jacket, Christmas Wall Hanging
Bethany Bletsch – Needle Turn Appliqué block, Thanksgiving Table Runner
Sheila Smith – Reindeer Wall Hanging made for Hoffman Challenge
Joan Hurt – Over the River Quilt, Snowman Wall Hanging
Doris Rice – Blocks in Mystery Quilt, Blocks from Penny Harin’s Pieced Appliqué Workshop, 50th Birthday Log Cabin Quilt
Judy Tiedemann – Christmas Tree Quilt
Jeanie Ortegon – Wool Turkey Centerpiece
Pat Kieselhorst – Memory Quilt
Angela McCorkle – Houston Quilt Market Report, Ella’s 1st Birthday Quilt
Sherri Marshall – Wool Nativity Wall Hanging

The fat quarter drawing was won by Becky Martin and door prize was also won by Becky Martin. Meeting was adjourned to the program “A Birds Eye View; The Judge’s Perspective” by Marcia Kaylakie, Quilt Judge and Appraiser from Austin, Texas.

October 19, 2010

OCTOBER MEETING
BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The October 19, 2010 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle. There were 30 members and 2 guests present. Also, there were 5 visitors from the Stephenville Town and Country Guild. After a correction to the date of the last meeting, Lynn Patrick moved and Bethany Bletsch seconded that minutes from the September meeting be approved. Joyce Kelley moved we approve the treasurer’s report as posted and Marilyn DeHay seconded. Both motions carried. Angela McCorkle reported that, due to an oversight, the church had not been paid for this fiscal year. A check for the full amount was presented to the church after the meeting.

Sherry Benbow, Sunshine Chairman, reported that cards were sent to Foncille Rolling and Ruby Goodwin. After some discussion, a motion was made by LaTrelle Locks and seconded by Sherri Marshall to send a $50 floral arrangement or make a charitable donation in the event of a death of a Guild member or their spouse. A donation will be made to “The Gideon International” in honor of Ruby Goodwin’s husband who passed away last week.

Angela reiterated that the Quilt Show dates have been changed to April 30th and May 1st, 2011 due to a conflict with Easter. Bethany Bletsch volunteered to be Admissions chair. Vendor Food and Guild Projects chairs are still needed.

Tricia Emery reported the Hospitality Committee will be meeting about the Christmas party. The party will be held on the regular meeting day and time in December.

Joyce Kelley reported the program for November will be Marcia Kaylackie, quilt appraiser. Members that want appraisals done should contact Joyce Kelley. The cost of each appraisal will be $45 per quilt.

Joy Ivy reported 15 receiving blankets and 5 quilts have been delivered to the hospital. Angela McCorkle reported that some members had experienced problems with printing of the label sent out by e-mail. Also, special fabric or fabric treatment needs to be done to the muslin to prevent the ink from washing out. It was decided that Jonna Burkes will print out the labels and be compensated for the supplies.

Jeannie Ortegon reported CPS is in need of additional bags primarily for ages six and up.

Angela reported that the website advertising committee still hasn’t met but will do so in the near future.

Show and Tell was as follows:

Millie Swab - Quilt that was started by her sister
Judy Tiedemann - Christmas tree skirt
Mildred Turner - Dyed fabric baby clothes
Joy Ivy – Pumpkin table runner, variation of “Take Five” and grandmother’s flower garden blocks
Jonna Burkes – Holly wreath wall hanging
Sherry Benbow – Table runner (pattern from secret sister) and pumpkin table runner
Becky Martin – Scrappy friendship quilt
Bethany Bletsch – “Pink Lemonade” by Eleanor Burns for cousin, tote bag for sister,
travel pillow gift and “Oh My Stars” quilt
Wanda Jackson – “Day and Night” by Eleanor Burns for grandson’s wedding
Nancy Tubb – Pumpkin table runner

Visitors from Stephenville showed the raffle quilt for next year, an appliqué quilt, an autumn leaves quilt and a pillow sham.

Fat Quarter Drawing was won by Tricia Emery. The color for November is Christmas prints. Door Prizes were won by Terri Reed and Sheila Smith.

Judith Lester from the Wool ‘N’ Cotton Shop in San Angelo presented the program.

Respectfully submitted



Benita Pipes

September 21, 2010

SEPTEMBER MEETING
BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The September 21st, 2010 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by Pres. Angela McCorkle. There were 27 members and 3 guests present. Sherri Marshall moved and Micki Wooldridge seconded that minutes from the August meeting be approved as posted. Millis Schwab moved we approve the treasurer’s report as posted and Joy Ivy seconded. Both motions carried.

Sherry Benbow, Sunshine Chairman reported that a card was sent to member Vita Weehut who suffered a broken arm at the Brownwood Reunion. A card was also passed around for members to sign to send to Mildred Turner.

Nancy Tubb and Angela McCorkle reported that the Mystery Block Quilt will start this month. Members may choose the queen or crib size.

Angela reported the the Quilt Show dates have been changed to April 30th and May 1st, 2011 due to conflict with Easter. Letters to vendors will go out next month. Admissions still needs a chairperson and Vendor Foods needs a coordinator.

Tricia Emery reported the Hospitality Committee is preparing for the Christmas Party at the December meeting. If anyone would like to help with decorating, please contact Tricia or Lynn.

Joyce Kelley reported the program for October will be Wool & Cotton from San Angelo. The Town and Country Quilt Group will also be visiting at the October meeting. Marcia Kaylackie, quilt appraiser will be the program in November.

Several have donated WeeCare quilts but no labels. Millie donated 3 CPS pillowcases.

Angela reported that the website advertising committee still hasn’t met and will do so in the near future.

Joyce Kelley was honored by the Texas Dept. of Agriculture by choosing her block for a “special” project to be announced at a later date.

Show and Tell was as follows:
Sherri Marshall – Take 5 Cranberry Wishes Quilt and Placemats
Doris Rice – Shooting Stars Quilt and 76 Trombones Quilt
Joyce Kelley – 2 Mystery Quilts
Jackie Campbell (Tricia Emery’s sister) – Tea Cups Quilt
Benita Pipes – Connecting Pinwheels Quilt, Blended Quilt, Chicken Quilt BOM, Tea Pots Quilt BOM, President’s Blocks Quilt, Texas Flag Quilt, Thread Painting Pillows, and WeeCare Quilt
Jonna Burkes – Woolie Halloween Banner
Angela McCorkle – LoneStar Quilt

Fat Quarter Drawing was won by Pat Murph. The Color for October is brown/gold. Door Prizes were won by Ruby Goodwin, Wanda Jackson, Stella Burns, Tricia Emery, Joyce Kelley, Terri Reed, Alice Young, and Pat Murph.

Patti Stevens and Carol McKee from the Quilting House in Breckenridge, Texas presented the program on paper piecing.

Respectfully submitted



Doris Rice
Secretary/Treasurer

August 17, 2010 Meeting

AUGUST MEETING
BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The August 17th, 2010 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by Pres. Angela McCorkle. There were 30 members and 2 guests present. LaTrelle Locks moved and Sherri Marshall seconded that minutes from the July meeting be approved. Ruby Goodwin moved and Nancy Tubb seconded that the treasurer’s report be approved as posted.

Sherry Benbow, Sunshine Chairman reported that a get well card was sent to member Barbara Spinks.

Nancy Tubb, Mystery Quilt chair announced the mystery quilt will begin in September. A signup sheet was passed around and fabric requirements will be emailed to those participating. The duration of the project will be 6 months. Each person participating will bring their completed blocks back to the next meeting for show and tell.

Quilt Show Chair, Angela McCorkle reported that Fran Snay confirmed for the workshop, judging of quilts, and presentation. The Poster Distribution still needs a chair and Bethany Bletsch volunteered to do so. Angela will contact the coliseum to see if the new concession contractors will prepare vendor food. A quilt kit was presented for the 2012 donation quilt.

Patty Stevens from The Quilting House in Breckenridge will present the program for September. She will also conduct a workshop in the afternoon on paper piecing.

It was suggested that show and tell items be displayed on a table so that members may get a close look after the meeting. Any member who would like to receive minutes by snail mail will need to give Doris Rice SASE to receive a copy. Tricia reminded everyone to make donations for door prizes.

Show and Tell
1. Bethany Bletsch – Tossed 9 patch quilt, purse, bargello jacket
2. Joy Ivy – Bag, purses, Antique quilt 1912
3. Pauline McBride – Batik stars quilt, Steamer Trunk Treasure quilt
4. Tricia Emery – “Quilted Memories” book
5. Jonna Burkes - recycled jean purse
6. Patsy Oehrlien – Hawaiian shirt quilt
7. Sherri Marshall – Porch panel quilt
8. Judy Tiedemann – camo quilt
9. Ruby Goodwin – hand dyed fabric

Door prizes were won by Doris Rice, Pat Karnes, Pat Murph, Jeannie Ortegon, Joan Lampkin, and Angela McCorkle. The fat quarter drawing was won by Pat Karnes. The fat quarter color for September is fall prints.

A very interesting program about how to hand dye fabrics and different techniques used to achieve various results was presented by Herb Morehead and his wife Joy.

Respectfully submitted



Doris Rice
Secretary/Treasurer