April 2016 Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by our President, Doreen D at 7pm at the Millman Center.

      Doreen announced that Bev will try to send the minutes out as an email, hopefully making it easier for all to open in the future.

Karen reported a balance of $XXXXXX. She also reported that we have two new members, Katherine W and Jacklyn B for a total of 56 members. Karen also shared a tip she learned on storing quilts. You should fold them inside out so the folds fall on the wrong side of the quilt.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

     Name Badge: Barbara asked if everyone had signed in. There were 35 members present.

     Charity: The Committee did purchase batting to be used for charity quilts, however, it has not been cut. Let Doreen know how much you need. Anne L also reported that there was fabric and dog beds to be filled on the front table.

      Photography: Danielle reported that there were Show and Tell pictures on the side table for pickup.

     Program: The night's"table program" was on Appliqué. Stations were set up on different hand and machine techniques, presented by Gail, Elena, Inge Laine, Peggy and Margareta.( It was enjoyed by all. Thanks.)

     Sunshine: Flossie "nothing to report". (That's a good thing)

     Ways and Means: The drawing tonight " The Surprise", was a hand made bag with a WaWa gift card enclosed.

     Refreshments: Diane read the refreshment assignment for the next meeting. It was noted that Maria and Joey may not be attending. Diane will follow up with an email or telephone call.

     Blog: The items needed to participate in May's program, will be posted on the Blog. Denise also explained, for those who were curious, the difference between a Blog and Facebook.

OLD BUSINESS: 

     Doreen reminded us that the York Quilt Show is May 20-21st and the Cold Spring Show, June 25-26th. She also reminded us that a $75 deposit for our Retreat, October 20th-23rd, is due next meeting, along with the forms for possible roommates which Doreen handed out.

NEW BUSINESS: 

     Flossie stated that several people inquired about the CAMACO tote she took on the Lancaster  Quilt Show trip. She told us that the Guild sold them years ago and if there was interest, she would get pricing. Shirley said they also sold sweatshirt type jackets, so Flossie will get pricing for both.

     Doreen announced that on September 11th, Conquer Cancer will hold their "Pillowcase Battle" at  the Hammonton Fire Hall, on the White House Pike, between 11am-3pm. She would like us to join the other Guilds and attend this friendly challenge for a good cause. You have to bring your sewing machine, iron, mat, tools, etc. but, kits, refreshments, raffles, prizes and "lots of laughs" are provided. Let's GO TEAM CAMACO!!!

     Sorry the AccuQuilt demonstration was "lost" in communication. Hopefully, it can be demonstrated at the May meeting.

     The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:50 pm, followed by Show & Tell and the program on Appliqué.

Respectfully Submitted,

Beverly T, Secretary

Flange Binding Info from March's meeting.

Here are two links from an earlier meeting where we talked about binding.

Flange Binding from Seams to be You and Me

Pipe Binding Tutorial from Quilt Fabrication

May 2016 Meeting Supplies

Here is a list of supplies needed for May's meeting if you would like to participate at the meeting.

March 2016 Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by our President, Doreen D at 7pm, at the Millman Center. There were two guests, Jacklyn B with Connie A and Irene K with Shirley H. Irene was a former member.  I thanked Denise for “cleaning up” my minutes for the Blog and pledged to conquer the computer in order to get the minutes out each month.                                                                                

Karen M, our Treasurer, reported a balance of $3134.27.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CHARITY: There were one dog bed and several totes completed and additional dog beds were available to fill.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Denise took pictures at the meeting for Danielle, who was not present. 

                                                                                                                                         PROGRAM: Diane D announced that there would be instructions for the Challenge on the Blog. They will be judged at the June meeting and displayed at the Cold Spring Show, June 25th and 26th.  

Diane also announced that there would be a Jelly Roll Race, 9am-4pm, May 21st at the Green Creek Fire Hall. You will need 40-42 strips of 2” material. We will make the “string” in the AM and “race” after we break for lunch. There will be prizes awarded for 1st and 2nd place. Diane also encouraged anyone interested in quilting these quilts for Charity (especially those with long arms) to sign up on a sheet she made available.

SUNSHINE: Flossie did not send out any cards this month, but reminded us that the Lancaster Quilt Show bus trip, with South Shore Stitchers, is March 19th. Space available, see Flossie.

WAYS & MEANS: A drawing was held for 17 fat quarters. Inge K was the lucky winner.

OLD BUSINESS: Doreen reminded us that Judy H has the signup sheet for our Retreat to Lancaster, October 20th-23rd. A deposit of $75 is due at the May meeting. She also reminded us that the Garden Patch Quilt Show at Wheaton Village is March 17th-20th.

NEW BUSINESS: The OBATS Quilt Guild (in particular, Donna) donated an extra AccuQuilt to CAMACO, along with multiple dies. Bernie will be the “keeper” and anyone can use it by signing it out with her. The dies available will be listed in the Blog. While out shopping, if you see a die we do not have, for a reasonable price, buy it and the Guild will reimburse you. It was suggested that we have a demonstration on its use, which will be done next month. 

Bernie also announced that there will be a quilt show at York College, May 20th-21st. If anyone is interested in entering or attending, a printout was available with details.  

Clare announced that this years the Cold Spring Quilt Show will have a Junior Category for those 15 years old or younger, to encourage young quilters. Registration is $10 and includes admission to Cold Spring Village, the Show and Sunday Brunch.  

Flossie announced that the Senior Center in Court House wants to donate remnants to our dog beds. She will connect them to Anne L on Charity.  A program was presented by our first “table group” on binding widths, a quick way to make binding with a fat quarter, binding with a flange, bias strips, how to make a diagonal seam when ending binding and the use of glue. 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm, followed by a short Show& Tell.

The next meeting is April 13th at 7pm at the Millman Center in the Villas.   

Respectfully Submitted, Beverly Tyler, Secretary

February 2016 Meeting's Minutes

The meeting was called to order by our President, Doreen D at 7pm. There were no guests.
Karen reported a balance of  $XXXXX1 in our Treasury. She also reported that we have two new members, for a total membership of 54. Our max is 60.

In response to the emailed January minutes, there were two corrections. One, our Facebook page is CAMACOQUILTGUILDPUBLIC and second, the bus for the South Shore’s Lancaster trip is leaving from the Kmart parking lot.

Committee Reports:
Name Badge: Sonja collected $ 3.75 in “fines” from those without a name badge. The fee is 25 cents. Any name badge will do, but we do have a paper piecing pattern specific for our Guild. See Bev if interested.

Charity: Anna showed a couple of charity quilts and suggested we could make totes to go with our quilts. She has made up several “kits” and were available on a side table.

 Photography: Danielle reported pictures from the previous meetings would be available at the March meeting. Remember to step aside after Show & Tell to have your picture taken and to show your pretty faces!                                        

 Program: Diane reported the Committee almost has the whole year planned. She introduced a " Masterpiece Challenge”. It will consist of teams of 4 and will be based upon a piece of Art. The rules will be posted online and             should be completed by June, in time for display at the Cold Spring's Show. 

A Jelly Roll Race will be held in May and the Committee is asking anyone interested in helping to quilt these, for donation to CASA in November, please contact Diane Dunwoodie to signup.

 

Sunshine: Flossie announced she sent 2 cards this month. One to Janet Blackmore and one to Kerry. Once Janet is well enough, she would like too return to our meetings, but will need a ride from Court House.                                     

Ways and Means: Eileen sold raffle tickets for 2 gift baskets.

Refreshments: Joyce announced who had refreshments for the March meeting and she will followup with and email reminder.

Social Media: No report.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Old Business: Doreen reminded us that the South Shore’s bus trip to the Lancaster Quilt Show is March 19th. The bus will leave from the Rio Grande Kmart parking lot at 7am and will return around 9pm. They will be stopping at Cracker Barrel for dinner on the way home. Checks should be made out to South Shore Stitchers for $37 and given to Flossie.                                                                                                                  

 Doreen also reminded us that Judy Hewitt has a signup sheet for anyone thinking about going on our Retreat to Lancaster , October 20th-23rd, 2016.  A deposit of $75 is due in May and the balance, in September.             

New Business:  Doreen presented Helen Ernst a “thank you” gift from the Guild for serving as our President for the past 2 years.             
A motion was also made and seconded, for the Guild to buy another roll of batting to be used for charity quilts. It carried unanimously.

Our next meeting will be March 9th, at  7pm at the Millman Center.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm and we all enjoyed Show & Tell, along with refreshments.

Respectfully Submitted,
Beverly Tyler, Secretary

2016 Guild Challenge

Masterpiece Challenge

This challenge is a celebration of the great artists and the masterpieces they have created that we all honor and revere today in our museums and art galleries, along with honoring our own love of quilting and the masterpieces we create with our hands.

All those wishing to participate must form into groups of 4.

You will choose a masterpiece painting to everyone’s liking.

Photo copy the image 5 times.  Each person in the group should receive a copy and the 5^th copy which needs to be approximately 14”x20” should be cut into 4 equal size pieces.  You can do this any way you like. Give one of the 4 equal pieces to each member of the group.

Duplicate your section as accurately as possible using the same colors and shapes etc.  You must do this four times so that each member of the group will receive a piece.  

When all pieces are done you will keep one and give the other three to the other members of your group.  

Sew the 4 sections you received from the other members together and  quilt, use borders to "frame", bind and add your quilt label to finish your masterpiece and make it your own.

 Step back and admire your masterpiece!

There will be an unveiling at the June meeting and a first, second, and third prize ribbon awarded by a vote from the membership.  

We will put them on display at the Cold Spring Fiber Festival at the end of the month.

Good luck and relax and enjoy the challenge!

January 2016 Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by our new president, Doreen , who welcomed everyone  to a new year. She introduced the other new officers: Vice President, Bernie, Treasurer, Karen and Secretary, Bev T.

There were 41 members present and a guest, Meryl, who plans to join.

Karen reported a balance of $XXXX in our Treasury.

Committee Reports:

Name Badge:  Barbara W and Sonja  H collected tonight.

Charity:  The committee is open to suggestions. We will continue to do CASA quilts and cat and dog pillows. There will be the same incentive drawling as before. It was suggested to have a set Charity Sew Day each month to work on projects. Shirley H, Inge L, Dee T, Anna L and Karen Tare part of that Committee.

Photography:  Danielle  C had no report, but Doreen suggested after showing your Show and Tell item, to step aside, have your picture taken with face showing and leave your project  displayed, so members can see them up close later.

Program:  Mary Lou P said the Committee is open to suggestions. Inge K and Diane D are also part of that Committee.

Sunshine:  Flossie S reported that Janet B is an assissted living facility. Cards would be appreciated.

Ways and Means:  Eileen I thanked everyone for donating fat quarters for prizes for Bingo tonight. Gail B and Clare J are also on that Committee.

Refreshments: Joyce H gave assignments for next month's meeting and will follow up with an email. Diane D is also a part of that Committee.

Blog (new committee):  Helen E reported we now have a Facebook page...CAMACOQUILT GUILDPUBLIC. Denise B is also on that Committee.

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1102038003193868/1120522064678795/?notif_t=group_activity

Old Business: The Lancaster Retreat is Thursday, October 20th to Sunday, October 23rd 2016. It will be held at the Continental again with the OBATS (Bernie's sisters' Guild). The arrangements will be similar to previous Retreats. Bernie will be teaching a design by Debbie Maddy, called Josephine's Knot. A tentative signup sheet was available. A deposit will be due in May. Doreen, Judy H, Diane M and Kathy B are on the planning committee.

                          Our required liability insurance was renewed and a donation to the Millman Center was made. 

New Business: Garden Patch Quilt Guild Show is March 12th-13th at Wheaton Village in Millville.             

                           South Shore Stitchers are having a bus trip to the Lancaster Quilt Show March 19th. The cost is $37, which includes admission, the bus and tip for the driver. I believe the bus will have a stop at the Acme in Court House. Checks can be made out to South Shore Stitchers and given to Flossie.

                            Clare J announced that Cold Spring Village is having a presentation by Kathy Tweed (South Shore Stitchers) titled Historical Quilting. The admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

                            A Bylaws change was suggested by Doreen to change officer nominations from October to September and voting from November to October. This will give more time for the old and new officers to complete the transition before the Holiday. A motion was made and seconded and passed unanimously.

                      

Doreen also read a Thank You note from CARA for our quilt donations in December and they invited us to join their Coffee Hour at Dino's Diner, January 20th at 9:30 am, for an informational meeting.

Dues, in the amount of $30 were collected for the year.

Our next meeting will be February 10th at the Millman Center at 7pm.

The meeting was adjourned and we all enjoyed Show and Tell, Quilt Bingo and refreshments.

Respectfully Submitted,

Beverly T