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October Meeting Recap

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Submitted by Ann U., Secretary

*Delay in posting is due to webmaster – sorry for delay!

The meeting was called to order at 6 pm by President Noemi B. The Program Committee introduced member Pam Tannura, who talked about “Fiber Arts to Design and Back.”


At the break, Noemi encouraged everyone to answer the survey question, sign up for workshops, visit the Library and/or renew their membership.


Noemi began the second half of the meeting thanking the Hospitality Committee and those who brought treats today: Stormy H, Rachel M, Barb V and Jamie W. The committee noted that there are still some open spots for those interested in signing up. There is also a sign up genius.

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August meeting recap

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Submitted by Carol B., Secretary

Vice President Maria C. began the meeting at 6:00 pm. She began the meeting by ringing a bell. She
continued by discussing the significance of a bell: signifying a beginning or closing, major event, warning. She related all to our meetings.

Then she called up our 10-year members: Theresa A., Julie D. and Karen G., giving each her 10-year pin. Next, she recognized the retiring board and giving each a small gift in a bag. Following the board, she recognized the committee chairs and provided a small gift to each of them.

Nicole spoke briefly about planning of sew days for next year and thanked members who completed
heartbeat quilts.

Noemi mentioned that Molly will be the new librarian.

Nancy spoke briefly about the retreat and a reception/display March 7 at Bloomington Public Library.

Leslie thanked team members and mentioned a upcoming workshop.

Kathy thanked Maria for her service and announced that she and Nicole plan to set up a new member meeting and that MQG is soliciting quilts to sell. They will be auctioned online and those that do not sell will be returned.

Maria rang a cowbell and said that it was time for the potluck to be eaten and enjoyed.

July meeting recap

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Laurie S. welcomed the group and announced that the ballots for the coming year were available. Stormy H. asked if anyone wanted to add candidates from the floor. No new candidates were added. The vote took place and the election committee retreated to count the votes. The results were read later in the meeting and reported as below:

President: Noemi Bowers             Vice President: Shiela Robles

Treasurer: Erin Hilton                    Secretary: Ann Unes

At large 1: Nicole Mochel             At large2: Kathy Cook

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June meeting recap

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Kelly C. welcomed the members and announced that there would be a sign-in sheet for the show and tell members. She then introduced Leslie S. who introduced the speaker, Vickie A.

Vickie A. shared many examples of fabric that she has dyed in a variety of ways and for varied results and colors and patterns. She used original fabrics and plain ones, with results of new colors, recycling old fabrics, recoloring ugly fabrics, creative designs and techniques. She invited members to sign up for her workshops to be help at her home the following weekend.

The membership then enjoyed a break with snacks from Marilyn B., Sally H., and Stormy H.

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May Meeting Recap – Speaker Dana Jones

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The meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm in person and on Zoom.

Kelly C. called the meeting to order and reminded the members that our speaker for the evening will also be leading an in-person workshop the next day. Kelly reported that the word of the month is “encouraging.” She then asked Leslie S. to introduce our speaker.

Leslie S. introduced our speaker Dana Jones who teaches in a variety of locations about taking traditional blocks and making them modern. She showed many quilts that were redesigned from traditional to more modern, discussing her process.

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April Meeting Recap

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The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in person and on Zoom by president Kelly C. She welcomed the members and began by talking about Raffle Ticket Sales. She encouraged members to continue sales and announced dates for sales at quilting locations: May 3 at Indigo Quilt Shop in Lincoln with Jean B. and that Laurie S. is available with more tickets for sale and collecting tickets sold as well as funds received. The Deadline for selling tickets is in July.

The bylaws changes were posted and members given ballots. Zoom members were also given an opportunity to vote. The bylaw changes passed with a vote of 35 to 23. Kelly C. announced that if any members have questions or suggestions, they should share them with Pam T. or Jean B.

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March Meeting Recap

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Submitted by Carol B., Secretary

Meeting was called to order at 6 p.m.on ZOOM and in person.

Maria C. opened the meeting with the word of the month “likeable.” She announced that raffle tickets would be distributed and that volunteers would be needed for additional sales at the Sewing Studio event on March 28/29. Sign-up Genius is available. Members were reminded that they should sign their name on the back of the tickets they sell. Carol B. announced that Chery A’s husband was in hospice. Attendance for the evening was 12 members on Zoom and 31 in person along with 3 guests who may be joining: Darlene, Lois S.., and Mollie B.

The program for this meeting was led by Leslie S. and Sally. At 6:08, scraps were brought out and instructions were given for making postcards. Members used glue and fabric to make friendly postcards, for a family member, friend, or to distribute to people in hospitals, retirement homes. A finish time was announced for 6:43 – 6:51 p.m. , followed by a break ending at 7:00. Snacks were provided by Tiffany B., Pat S., and Pam T.

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February Meeting Recap

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Meeting called to order at 6 p.m. on ZOOM for all members. Attendance was 58 members out of our
115 members.

Kelly C. opened the meeting with the word of the month “HELPFUL.” Then she announced that we are
looking for a local charity for us to donate the funds from our Quilt Raffle funds. Carol Lou mentioned
Bed Blitz, a program for children without beds. Noemi B. mentions the Penguins Project, a program for
young people with disabilities to perform a play. Midwest Food Bank was also mentioned.

There was also a reminder that volunteers will be needed to sell our raffle tickets, especially at Sewing Studio when we have been invited to have a table on March 28th and 29th . Please sign up for a slot on Sign-up Genius – this is also linked on the Member’s Only page. Kelly C. also reminded members to look over the bylaws and suggested changes to be ready to vote on those changes in April.

The program began next with Leslie S., Sally H., and Melissa K. presenting. Each reported on her favorite quilter sites or sources. Each presenter talked about her favorite quilters and showed examples of their work.

Leslie S. talked about: Annie Hudnut, Jennifer Camden, Liz Young, Susan Braveman, and Candi
Pissuits. Sally H. talked about YouTube quilters: Karen Brown, Deana Jorden, Tonna Soteil, Krista Moser,
Laura Vancoya, and Melanie Ham. Melissaouse, Fancy That Design House, Fancy That Design House,
Annabel Wrigley, Emily Vanhoff, Kokka (Japanese) and Akino.

Announcements and other information about our members’ activities were reported on. Nicole shared
information about the collage activity at Bloomington Library. She said her group led 4-8 sessions with
the children there and posted pictures from the program on our Facebook page.

Marilyn B. announced that our next sew day will be on Tuesday, April 15 from 9-3. Sign up here.

Noemi B. spoke about the library. She will pick up a QuiltCon magazine and she ordered one book: Blueprint Quilting by Anna Maria Horner.

Sheila R. talked about the Monthly Mystery and how well it’s going.

Nancy P. spoke about the Kona Challenge. The color of the year is Kona Nocturn; the deadline is the April meeting and labels will be available. Nancy also indicated that some membership honors are posted on our web page. It’s not too late to sign up!

Show and Tell followed with quilts made by Leslie S., Nicole M., Sheila R., Sally H., and Sandy.

The meeting ended with a reminder to text or email suggestions for the Charity Quilt funds, to sign up to assist at the Sewing Studio with ticket sales, and to be prepared to vote on the bylaw changes at our
April meeting.


Kelly C. closed the meeting at 8:00

January meeting recap

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Submitted by Carol B., Secretary

Meeting called to order at 6 p.m. on ZOOM for all members.

Leslie S. introduced Speaker Karen Bolan, whose topic was about Designing Your Own Mini Quilt.
Karen Bolan of California, lectured for the first hour about how to design a mini quilt and how her
background in engineering brought her into quilting.

After a quick break, Kelly C, President, resided over the business meeting. She thanked the board
members for all their hard work and talked about the word of the month, supportive.

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