October 2023 Meeting Recap

October 28, 2023

SATURDAY, October 21st, 2023

SFMQG Oct. 21, 2023, Meeting Summary

Lecture by David Owen Hastings

David encouraged all to label their quilts. He uses an inkjet printer, EQ cotton satin printable fabric and a photo of your fabric to make labels look like they are part of the backing. Don’t use steam! A PDF cheat sheet goes out to members after the meeting.

Election Nominations

President’s job needs to be filled.
Standing for re-election:
VIce President/Events AlisonR
Vice President/Education AliceH
Treasurer AJ
Secretary KellyK

Meeting place – BRCC through December

2024 Dues

Discussed a reduction to $50, but there was strong push back on the Zoom call. Survey will ask members about dues and meeting times.

2024 Meetings

Change-up for 2024. Four in-person and eight Zoom-only meetings.
Mark your calendars: Quarterly potluck lunches Mar 16, May 18, Sept. 21 & Nov. 16
In-person sew days on the Sundays after meetings noon-4 p.m. at AJ’s clubhouse in Parkland. There’s room for more people!

Mod Tech Challenge

VickyM wins the monthly drawing

Charity

Susan–Deliver or bring to Nov. 18 meeting.

November anniversary potluck

Kelly coordinates. What Was I Thinking fabric trade (bring anything from a fat quarter to yardage that you don’t plan to use but think another member could add to her stash). Free raffle for a rolling Tutto sewing machine carrier donated by Monica P. of the Quilted Peacock. Deliver those charity quilt blocks.

December handmade gift exchange–Time to make a pincushion, pouch, you name it for a secret exchange.

Community Outreach quilt entered as COMM15559338 Symmetricotius invoice #3711

Treasurer’s report: Latest monthly balance of $16,184

No Sunday sew day at AJ’s.

Membership