Welcome to the Marys River Quilt Guild
February Meeting 2019
February Meeting 2019
The Program: Michelle Byrum
"Creative Problem Solving: The Story of Two Quilt"
Show and Tell
MARY’S RIVER QUILT
GUILD
General Meeting,
February 28, 2019
Vice President Theresa V. called
the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Due to weather, the speaker, Michele Bynum, was introduced
first by Program Chair, Ann G. After 22 years in the Air Force, Major Bynum
retired and taught herself needleturn appliqué. She showed and discussed two
quilts, one heavy with appliqué and the other how mistakes created new design
elements that hid a six inch width discrepancy from the top to bottom.
SERVICE
Following the guest speaker, the Service Committee exhibited
the month’s accomplishments.
Lynn showed a Rail Fence quilt, a pink and green quilt, one
with a red border and a blue/white interior with an appliqué border; each one
intended for a grandchild.
Lynn revealed that
Carol Farnes cancer has returned and she is now at home under hospice care. If
anyone wants to visit her, please text her first. (Later a card of
encouragement was sent to her by Secretary Sandra Millett).
A Round Robin blue and white floral design quilt is going to
the Methodist Church for a raffle.
Glenda G. showed a”Pow Pow” quilt for her granddaughter,
Abigail.
Theresa V. showed five tee shirt quilts: a very striking quilt
made from her son’s tee shirts for her daughter-in-law, another tee shirt
quilt, one for her sister with a Mickey Mouse blanket for a backing, a humorous
“My dog” quilt and the last was a quilt finished the preceding day that was
large triangles with a white background.
Theresa V. called for a 10 minute break at 7:48 with a
reminder that raffle ticket packets were available at the back of the room.
When resuming, Theresa V. asked for new members or visitors
to stand, introduce themselves and share their favorite candy. Wendy H. is a new
member who likes caramel. Visitor JoAnna likes dark chocolate.
Theresa V. reminded members there is a sheet to signup to
setup and take down the museum’s meeting room each month.
TREASURER
Marcia G. said there was no report.
PROGRAMS
Ann G. reminded members that next month they are to bring their
first quilt made and their favorite quilt.
NEWSLETTER
Ads and/or articles are now being accepted for the March 11
issue.
RAFFLE QUILT
Please take a packet of tickets to sell.
QUILT COUNTRY
Judy J. asked members to either sign up to oversee a venue
or be a helper in September. There will be a variety of venues.
The Philomath Museum is not closing. The new museum in
Corvallis will be an additional museum.
A reminder that members should be working on their challenge
quilt featuring panels. The reveal will be at the October meeting.
Theresa V. issued a call for a chairman for the 2020 Quilts
in the Garden event.
HISTORY
No news.
ROUND ROBIN
Cindy G. said the group is working on the first exchange
round. She offered handouts on how the group works, though membership is only
in January of each year.
LIBRARY
Karen G. said there are two new books on how to use panels.
HOSPITALITY
Barbara G. and Izzie E. drew for member door prizes. Kelly
P. won a rotary blade; her first win in 15 years. Eileen won and she’d never
won before. Cheryl J. also won.
Cheryl J. suggested that we need a banner for the raffle
ticket table. She noticed all other quilts at the quilt show in Albany had
banners.
Teresa V. asked the members if anyone was interested in
making a banner. No response.
Teresa V. announced the next MRQG Board meeting is March 7th.
Finally, the Under The Sea event that benefits Room At The
Inn is April 28 and is $15.00 per person. Contact Marty at 541-829-2556.
Theresa V. dismissed the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by
Sandy M, MRQG Secretary
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