August Meeting

Welcome to the Marys River Quilt Guild

 August Meeting 2014 

Block of the Month -- Activities

Show and Tell

The Program
Janet Fogg

Our next guild meeting starts at 7pm September 25 at the Benton County Historical Museum. The featured speaker is Bonnie Sabel - Quilted Postcards

Mary’s River Quilt Guild 

General Meeting, August 28, 2014 

President Beth called the meeting to order and asked guests and visitors to introduce themselves. She then extended the thanks of the guild to Linda Jewett and her committee for the wonderful job on Quilts in the Garden.

 Linda Jewett shared the news that 568 tickets were sold plus 100 volunteer wrist bands distributed which means almost 700 people experienced QITG. The quilts contributed for the Michael J Fox Parkinson Research Foundation had sales of $972 which is excellent and Quilts from Caring Hands also was pleased with the results of their garden’s sales. Linda ended by noting that it isn’t too soon to think about chairing QITG for 2018 – she felt that it was a lot of fun and an opportunity to know many of the quilt members.

Beth announced that the open board positions for the coming year have candidates or volunteers and next month the names will be announced in preparation for the election of President and Treasurer. The next board meeting will be September 3rd at the home of Jan Tallis.

 Chair Judy of the Challenge Quilt committee reminded everyone that they have two whole months to complete your quilt for the October program. Also it was noted that Secret Sisters next event is a picnic on September 18th at the Maple Grove area of Avery Park.

Marketing reported quilt raffle ticket sales of $299 during QITG plus seventeen Chicks with Attitude were sold during the event.

Round Robin’s chair Cindy advised that the group has completed the rotation of quilts in the group and the guild website has the latest pictures. She encouraged those considering joining the group next year to seek out current participants and noted that signups for 2015 will begin in September.

The Program for September 25th will be Positively Postcards by Bonnie Sable Welte and if people are interested in a workshop on September 26th please sign up at the break. October will be the Challenge Quilt presentations and November our opportunity to work on service quilts and find something new to us at the silent auction.

Hospitality had the drawing for fat quarters and a gift certificate and thanks to Janet Fogg there were additional drawings for beautiful notecards with her work on them.

 Show and Tell began with the Service Committee sharing quilts completed by guild members and noting that there are quilts available for binding or quilting. There was also fabric for sale with the monies raised helping out the service committee projects or the Brehm family.

After a break our speaker Janet Fogg presented her wonderful work and answered questions. The meeting was adjourned at the conclusion of the program.

Respectfully submitted,
Sharon MRQG Secretary Alice MRQG Historian

Round Robin

Fourth Meeting     of the MRQG's    Round Robin Group 2014

Cindy added the top row to Barb's piece

The participants in Barb's quilt

Naomi added the sky and lattice to Cindy's quilt

The participants in Cindy's quilt

MariAnne added a border to Jan's quilt

The participants in Jan's quilt

Jan added ends to Judy's quilt

The participants in Judy's quilt

Linda added blocks for Karen's quilt

The participants in Karen's quilt

Judy added a border to Libby's piece

The participants in Libby's quilt

Libby added applique to the center of Linda's quilt

The participants in Linda's quilt

Barb added the top row for MariAnne's piece

 The participants in MariAnne's quilt

Shirley added the end pieces for Naomi's runner

The participants in Naomi's runner

Karen added sashing and assembled the blocks for Shirley's quilt

 The participants in Shirley's quilt

Photos and Text by Naomi

Round Round reveal is scheduled 

for the Marys River Quilt Guild's 

November meeting.

July Meeting

Welcome to the Marys River Quilt Guild
 

 July Meeting in the park  2014

Block of the Month

Next Meeting will be August 28 at First Presbyterian Church, Corvallis, with program speaker Janet Fog --- Janet Fog: Quilt Artist and Teacher

Mary’s River Quilt Guild

General Meeting of July 24, 2014

President Beth called the meeting to order, reminded everyone of the hospitality sign up and shared some information on the survey taken last month. Surveys were made available to any who may have missed last month’s meeting.

Marcia discussed the issue of legacy for quilt makers – being sure that we include the “closets” of material and sewing machines will go to designated persons or groups. Many may not be aware of the value of our quilt closets and it is important to put something in writing to be sure that things aren’t found in burner bins.

Beth shared the openings for next year’s guild board which include president, treasurer, program chair, BOM chair and marketing chair. The guild is greatly benefited by volunteers and more people are needed to aid with committees. Small amounts of time are needed generally and there is great joy in getting to know more of your fellow guild members.

QITG thanked those who have brought quilts for the show. Linda will be home August 1 from 2 PM until sunset for drop off of quilts for the show. As of August 1st the local quilt shops and four garden centers supporting the show will have tickets available for purchase.

Raffle 2014 still has some time slot openings for the fair, FOF and QITG. It was reported that $837 was raised in Sisters Raffle ticket sales.

Announcements:

Beth announced that she has information on an Artista 170 Bernina embroidery machine available for $750 and a Koala desk for $600. Please contact her if interested in these items.

Judy recommended the Fancy Pants exhibit currently on display at the Benton County History museum.

The general meeting for the guild will be at First Presbyterian Church Corvallis on August 28th. There are still a few openings available for the Janet Fogg workshop of August 29th which will be at the Congregational Church on West Hills Road. Be sure to bring your machine and basic class type supplies.

Karen of the Library committee suggested anyone interested in a book, please let her know in advance and she will bring them to the meeting in August.

A Feather weight (was owned by Bonnie Brehm) is available for $375.

Round Robin’s next meeting is August 11th.

Secret Sisters next meeting will be a picnic at Judy J’s house.

BOM shared next month’s block and distributed this months.

Hospitality held its drawing for fat quarters and a gift certificate.

Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Sharon, Mary’s River Guild Secretary
Alice, Mary’s River Guild Historian