April 2023 Meeting Recap

SATURDAY, April 29th, 2023

SFMQG April Meeting Summary

Lecture - Shannon Fraser Designs - Colorful Quilts and #30daysofimproveqal

Annual Challenge Kickoff - NancyP

  • Mystery ModTech Challenge - “Modern Techniques.”

  • Will learn modern improve techniques. Details being worked out. Will hear more about it after some details are finalized. Something that NancyP has completed with other guilds. People who have never done improv before have been able to learn improve through this experience. Will likely entail a 1-hour monthly workshop. 

Quilt A-Long - Patti

  • Next block is a wonky star, which is the central star with the golden background. Patti’s instructions are on the website.

Regina Jestrow Field Trip to Miami

  • Meeting in lobby at 10 AM and then Regina will give a tour. 2 parking lots on Biscayne Bay. Free to join the tour - Regina will explain her works. Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Skolnick Surgical Tower. 

BQE Report

  • SFMQG table sales totaled more than $1,800, and the guild’s BQE expense was $1,250. Proceeds of about $605.

  • Big thank you to the volunteers and makers. 

  • Design boards, mini wall quilts, sunglass cases that closed, generally sold well.

  • Bookmarks, some water bottle holders did not sell as well. 

  • Recipient of the basket was thrilled with the contents.

Sheila Frampton Cooper Event

  • Check the supply list. Not totally necessary to invest in a projector. Recommends buying Superior Threads Mono-Poly and Freezer Paper

Bus Trip to Houston Quilt Festival

Treasurer’s Report

  • Balance $14,420.80

  • Deposits $1,394.32

  • Withdrawals $1,812.04 (payment to Sarah Ruiz and Shelia Frampton Cooper/Batting for charity quilts/Misc BQE Basketwalk items

Membership Report

  • 3 new members AliceK, JaniceW, GeorgiaB - 132 members total.

Row Your Quilt BOM Drawing

  • Winner: CharlotteN

Show & Tell

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