Submitted by Barb S., Secretary

President Lisa B. called the meeting to order and welcomed those present.   This was a zoom meeting with 67 members and 3 guests present.

Lisa then introduced the evenings program “The Power of Color Composition” presented by Caroline Oneto.  She presented a very informative program using primary, secondary, and tertiary colors in quilting.  Her explanations and examples were very helpful in the understanding of color theory. She will be hosting a workshop on January 28 for members who have signed up. 

Following the program, the business  meeting resumed. 

Noemi reported that we currently have 114 members.

Noemi reported that the Shop Hop committee will be meeting on Friday to work on plans for the shop hop to be held later in the year.

Barb S reported that she and Marge E. are working on the guild Mission Statement and will have it completed shortly.

The Kona Mini Challenge guidelines were reviewed   The quilt must be 20 x 20 and use the Kona Color of the year, Crush, somewhere in the quilt.  Detailed requirements are linked on the Member’s page. There will be a $2.00 fee to enter the challenge.  This will also cover the cost of the label which must be attached to the quilt.   Nancy will have the labels and collect the fees at the March meeting.  Those wishing to participate in the challenge can sign up on Sign Up Genius at this link – it is also posted on the Member’s page. 

This has been a very fun annual challenge. It is so fun to see the creativity of our members! Please bring completed quilts to our March meeting. You can also choose to show your Quilt at many upcoming events!

The Destash sale will be held at our regular meeting in April.  Those desiring to donate items, should have them priced prior to bringing them to the meeting.   Items should be marked in whole dollar amounts.   All quilting items can be sold except magazines. Money from the sale is a donation to the Guild and is used towards speaker fees and events.  Any items not sold are the responsibility of the person donating the item and should be taken home in the even they do not sell.

Members should sign up on Sign Up Genius at this link prior to the sale – it is also posted on the Member’s page. 

Nancy reported on the Decatur Art Show to be held in August.   Members  wanting to submit their quilt for review should post a picture on Shutterfly by the February meeting – if after the February meeting, please email images to Nancy.    If the quilt is accepted, members will be notified.  Nancy will pick up those quilts at the July meeting and see that they are delivered to Decatur in time for the show. There will be a reception on opening night, August 4th, that all members are invited to – more details will follow.

Nancy reminded members that pictures of their Modern Mystery Quilt should be posted on Shutterfly by February 15.    Do not put your name on the picture.    Member names, quilt name, and size of the quilt should be posted in the comment section only.

Pat reported on the Anniversary Quilt project for the Cancer Center   As of this date, 32 quilts have been delivered.  She has 7 more ready to be delivered and 10 which need quilting.    Any member having blocks or partially completed quilts should let Pat know.

The Normal Library has asked if we are interested in having a spot in their Fiber Arts Show on March 18.  Pat will have more details at February meeting.

We are in need of chairman of the Community Outreach Committee for the coming year.  Pat will work with the new Chairman to make for an easy transition.

The next zoom sewing date will be February 7 from 7-9 p.m. Zoom invitations are sent out a day or two prior to the event and are also posted to the BNMQG Facebook Group.

Those who are going to Quilt Con should sign up on this Sign Up Genius who arrangements can be made for a group picture.  Members are asked to wear any BNMQG apparel they have. Link is also available on the Member’s page.

The Board has voted to raffle the Modern Quilt Guild Outreach  quilt rather than have the national organization sell it.   All proceeds will be donated to the Midwest Food Bank.  Members will be asked to sell tickets.   There will be more information regarding this in the future

Being no further business, Show and Tell was enjoyed by those present.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:15.