June 14th, 2025

SCTMQG Meeting Notes, June 14, 2025

President Terrie Langer is on vacation. VP Kate ran the meeting admirably. 20 attendees and 1 young visitor

Please check website for opportunities. Two of Note:

·        All NY Shop Hop May 1 – Jun 30

·        “Celebrations & Inspirations” quilt show, West Hartford, CT, June 14-15, 2025

ALERT

November’s meeting will be on Nov 15, instead of Nov 8th. On the 8th, the library will be busy with their annual book sale and the room will not be available.

Next Applique meeting will be Jun 24 6-9pm

Paint Chip Quilt due next month, July; small (18” – 36” finished quilt labled and able to be hung, eg, corner pockets or sleeve (see website for details if needed)

Retreat

“Wonderful,” “Fantastic”

We have already reserved a space for next year and there will not be a class co- booked. The location will be the same, May 14 – May 17, 2026, Thursday – Sunday.

Instead of separate person organizing each retreat, the people involved have decided to have one committee to be able to take advantage of efficiencies, sharing of knowledge…

Retreats for 2026:

·        Brenda will stay on committee and will lead the planning for Fall retreat.

·        Sue will stay on committee and will lead the planning for the Spring retreat.

·        Tait is rolling off committee to contribute in a different way.

·        West Hartford, CT, will take place on June 14-15, 2025

·        Volunteers needed especially to approach vendors to contribute small prizes.

Georgetown Day

·        It’s basically a street fair.

·        Our first participation; the prep can be used in repeat exposure

·       Brenda (thank you, thank you, thank you) loaned a tent so Guild Members were shaded. She knows the people of Georgetown which broke the ice for curious visitors. Available to win:

o   One of the Charity quilts. Put tickets in container for desired quilt. Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10.

o   Quilt Bait – jelly roll, fat quarters, thread.

o   Magic Pillow Case (tortilla approach to make)

·        About 100 postcards were picked up by visitors to the booth..

·       A brilliant idea, there was a posted sheet that detailed the amounts of fabric, the time involved in making a baby quilt so people appreciate more deeply.

·        We plan to apply for a space again next year – January to save spot, pay later.

POP of Color @ the Kellogg Estate July 24 - 27

·       There are two shifts still to fill. Please indicate if you are willing & available on the paper circulating.

·        Terrie shared that if you’ve applied by now, your quilt will be in the show.

·       Brilliant idea suggested: quilt carpool for those who will have trouble dropping off their quilt at the right time. If you need to take advantage of the quilt carpool, please email Kate.

·       FYI : Mrs. Frances Osborne Kellogg bequeathed her property to the State of Connecticut; She is also the person who started U.Conn.

Guild Website:

Southernctmqg.com: member sign-in password, SCTMQG*001

Programs

·       Committee includes Terrie, Karen, Jen, Kate and Sherry as Tait, Sue and Lynn will step down. Current group meets monthly. Need someone with computer skills.

·       Programs will send out a survey in the fall to assess reactions to 2025 programs and find out what members would be interested in.

·        Proposed class with

o   Mary Cannizzaro (Cannizzaro Creations) to make corded bowls using hand dyed materials. September 13, 3 hr 12-3pm. $30 for the class - $15 due in July to hold your space – and $25 for the kit needed

o   Sarah Goer – her current availability is Jan or Mar. Mar probably better to avoid potential bad weather.

BOM – CA Oak Leaf – info on website. Handout of Quilt Block Coloring Page. Cutting Chart included in pattern.