Meeting Recap (December 12th, 2020)

Did everyone leave the meeting and immediately start refolding your quilts? HA! For those of you that missed out please read through the summary below to see if you, too, need to refold all of your quilts. :)

Guild Business: 

• Tess, our Treasurer, covered our financials. Just a reminder that at the November meeting we announced that the P&L statements for 2019, 2018, and 2017 as well as summaries of our big events (speakers/workshops, quilt show, and SewMe) have been added to the Member Google Drive. 
• Pam, our VP, shared several quilt-a-longs coming up in 2021 and a few members chimed in with additional details. 
• Suzy Quilts 'Gather' QAL
• Carolyn Friedlander
• Amy Friend, Fill Your Cup BOM
• Serendipity QAL
• GE Design 'Wanda' QAL
• My Favorite Color is MODA
• Leila Gardunia in partnership with Michael Miller BOM!
• Bonny Hunter's Mystery Quilt
• Kim Moos has organized a FB group and Zoom check-ins for anyone participating! Reach out to her directly if you would like details. 
• Lilo, our Secretary, mentioned that membership numbers are looking down for 2021, which is to be expected, and reminded everyone interested to pay their dues by the end of the year. 
• January Meeting: A fun scavenger hunt from right in your chair as well as a collective list of member recommended online quilt activities. Please see the recap email for the link to share your recommendations with us!!

Items Covered:

• Committee Sign Ups: Last Call! 
• See the Member Drive or the recap email for the online sign up form and details of the committee responsibilities. You may also email stlmqg@gmail.com with your preferred committee.
• Dues: Due by the end of 2020. 
• Still $40 for the year. (Yay!)
• Collecting now through December 31st. After that folks will be removed from the STLMQG and MQG rosters as well as the email list. 
• Pay via the website, PayPal, or mail a check to Tess. Please contact Tess directly if you intend to mail her a check so she knows it is coming. Cell:  314-440-6300.
• Recap: November and December Sewcials - Orphan Blocks and References and Resource Material: 
• Tess gave a quick recap of the two discussions had in November and December. A robust list of References and Resource Materials has been posted on the Member Drive, see your recap email for the link!
• Zoom Use: 
• Please remember the STLMQG Zoom account is available to any guild member wishing to have a quilt related gathering! Just email stlmqg@gmail.com to get things set up. 
• Update Your Information!
• Be sure to check the Member Drive Roster to make sure your information is up to date!
• LEO Quilt Drive: 
• Terry Darling gave us a heartwarming summary of the guild's charity quilt efforts: we collected 80 quilts to donate to our local law enforcement officers' trunks for folks in need. What an incredible accomplishment during such a crazy year! Well done, STLMQG! Terry also drew Marianne B as her winner for some lovely charm packs. Thanks to Marianne, and everyone else who donated! 
• Raffles and Prizes
• BOM: To wrap up this year's BOM, Pam drew 4 winners for our remaining color cards. Congrats to our winners!
• Fabric Raffle: Another killer batch of fabric donated by our sponsor, Cotton Cuts! Tess M and Katie M, we can't wait to see what you do with them!

Main Event: 

Cindy Stuart, a certified quilt appraiser, gave us a WONDERFUL presentation that covered some insider information on the appraisal process as well as some excellent tips for how to care for your quilts, both old and new.  We learned several interesting facts like when you are finishing an older quilt top, it is best to finish it in the manner and with materials that represent the time in which it was started. We also learned that quilts are like grandmothers, and you should treat them as such. We don't put grandmas in attics, the washing machine, or in the direct sunlight, so we shouldn't do the same with our quilts. Tips on how to store, fold, and clean you quilts have likely got many of us busy at work making adjustments in our own homes. Thank you so much, Cindy, for such a lighthearted and informative presentation!

2020 Wrap up:

During the meeting, the board publicly thanked the folks who were so instrumental in keep us going strong through 2020. These folks stepped up when others were unable and the entire guild is better for their efforts. Another thank you to the committees and their chairs, particularly Robyn Passig, Jenn Deck, and Terry Darling. Also to the QuiltCon Charity Quilt group and their volunteers, specifically: Jessica Schunke, Marianne Belcke, Annie Cook, and Susan Muszynski. Three additional outstanding individuals throughout the year were Nancy Dlugosz, Kim Moos, and Susan Muszynski. We also want to make sure to thank Emily Amizich for all her work this year, and Pam Hartig and Tess McMahon whose board terms are complete. Because of all of you, members who could not step up did not have to yet the guild is a thriving organization for the benefit of all who chose to return in 2021. Thank you. 

Well, that's a wrap on the unforgettable 2020. We would love for everyone to rejoin us in January for a brand new start to a brand new year. Keep an eye on the tabs to the right for updates on Zoom Sewcials, BOMs, HSHHs, and all the other activities and events we can't wait to bring you. 

Take care, stay safe, wear your masks, and we will see you when we see you!

Meeting #105 (December 12th, 2020)

We have made it to the end of 2020! Many of the challenges we have seen as an organization and community will continue into 2021, but it's been a joy to figure them out with you all. Your patience, enthusiasm, and support are the things that have kept us moving forward. Thank you!

Please see the 'How to Join' tab to the right if you are not a member but would like to join the meeting and see what we are all about. Please note that we have a special guest speaker for this meeting and a $5 ticket is required. You can purchase it by clicking on the 'Upcoming Speaker' tab to the right. 

Quick Announcement:
The last Zoom Sewcial of the year really crept up on me. It is actually THIS THURSDAY (December 10th). You will get the usual email reminder with the link the night before. The topic is Reference Materials and we anticipate talking about books, websites, blogs, and more! My apologies for the late notice!

This meeting will include:

-Welcome & Guild Business:
  :: Membership Information
  :: Financial Information
  :: Quilting News / Around Town

-Announcements/Reminders

  :: Committee Sign-ups

  :: What to expect in 2021.

  :: Last call for 2021 dues. 

  :: 2020 BOM raffle drawings!! 

  :: December Fabric Bundle Raffle - online now! See your email for the link. 
  :: Member Announcements

- Special Topic

  :: We are excited to welcome Cindy Stuart, a quilt appraiser, who will tell us about the appraisal process as well as how to properly care for and store your quilts. Click on the 'Upcoming Speaker' tab to the right for more information. 

- Show & Tell (time permitting)

- December Bundle Raffle Drawing

-------------------------- Reminders/Items Due ------------------------------

:: 2021 Dues. Still $40, must be paid by 12/31 to stay on the STLMQG and MQG rosters into January 2021.

Meeting Recap (November 14th, 2020)

What a lovely meeting! The day was chilly and rainy but no one had to go out into it to soak in a little quilt love, knowledge, and sharing. Thanks for joining!

Guild Business: 

• Tess, our Treasurer, covered our financials. We also announced that the P&L statements for 2019, 2018, and 2017 as well as summaries of our big events (speakers/workshops, quilt show, and SewMe) have been added to the Member Google Drive. See your email for a direct link. A big thank you to Gayle Larson, Gail Luther, and Tess for compiling that information so it is at our fingertips. 
• Pam, our VP, pointed us toward quilt related documentaries, films, and books as the metro area moves toward another pandemic lockdown. She also asked that any outstanding library books be returned via the dropboxes. 
• Lilo, our Secretary, gave a quick update on membership numbers and attendance. She also announced that the board will be sending out a quick survey this month to collect some information important for planning in 2021. Please see your recap email for the link. 

• 2020 Elections: 
• The membership overwhelmingly agreed to stay with the MQG for 2021. 
• 2021 Board: We only had one nomination per open position so there was no need for an actual vote. A big thank you to Susan Muszynski who stepped up to collect names and to those who volunteered to be on the board in 2021. The following members will assume these positions in January 2021. 
• President: Lilo Whitener-Fey
  
• Vice President: Em Komiskey
• Secretary: Christine Boyd
• Treasurer: Gail Luther

• Committee Sign Ups: Open Now! 
• See the Member Drive or the recap email for the online sign up form and details of the committee responsibilities. You may also email stlmqg@gmail.com with your preferred committee.
• Dues: Due by the end of 2020. 
• Still $40 for the year. (Yay!)
• Collecting now through December 31st.
• Pay via the website or mail a check to Tess. Please contact Tess directly if you intend to mail her a check so she knows it is coming. Cell:  314-440-6300
• G.A.P.
  Members may contribute to the Guild Assistance Program (G.A.P.) These funds will then be distributed to other members whose financial circumstances are preventing them from being involved in the guild. If you feel you may be in need of these funds, click on the G.A.P. link for how to apply.
  • Full details both on contributing and on accessing these funds, visit the blog. 
  • To contribute simply add a donation amount of your choice while you are paying your dues. (Just scroll a bit further down on the payment page.)
  • Donations will not be accepted by check. This is for financial tracking purposes. 
  
  

Member Announcements: 

• Denise Drinkwater mentioned: Rebecca Bryan from Bryan House Quilts is hosting a free virtual trunk show - sign up required!
• Gretchen Watkin mentioned: Virtual Quilt Festival is December 3-5th. 

Events: 

Mark your calendars for some fun meetings and events coming up! Be sure to click on the links to get all the details we have available at this time. 

• Recap: October's All Day Sew Day: Pam gave a quick recap of the All Day Sew Day hosted in October. Though attendance was around 20 at any give time, several members popped in and out when they could and it was a fun time all day. Thank you to Nancy D, Pam H, and Tess M for their tutorials and to everyone who dropped in to say hello! Here are a few photos posted to #stlmqgsewday.

• Recap: October's Sewcial - Design Walls: Tess gave a quick recap of the discussion on Design Walls. As most folks dropped in for suggestions, there is no recap document for this month.
• Upcoming: November's Sewcial - Orphan Blocks. 
• Thursday, November 19th, 7-8pm
• Zoom link will be in the recap email as well as in an email the night before. 
• Upcoming: Quilt Appraiser, Cindy Stuart!
• December Meeting, 10-11:30am
• Free for members, $5 for non-member so feel free to bring a friend!
• Upcoming: Suzy Williams, Suzy Quilts!
• February meeting
• Must be a member to attend. 
• Upcoming: Tara Faughnan, color master!
• Virtual trunk show and two classes
• April 30-May 2
• 2021 Sew Me STL: It is with heavy heart that the board and the Sew Me committee must announce we are canceling the 2021 Sew Me event. When we considered all the major factors - the incredible amount of planning, the financial commitment, and the safety of our members and volunteers - it was clear this was the responsible decision to make. With no space for us in the fall, and an uncertainty if the current world situation will even allow it, we have decided to put our efforts into 2022. We have, however, left some space in the budget and in the 2021 fall calendar for one or two small scale sew-ins should the pandemic allow for it. Let's all keep our fingers crossed!
• 2021 Quilt Show: The quilt show is currently scheduled for July 16-18, 2021 at the Kirkwood Community Center. We have until February 2021 to make a decision without losing any of the deposit and so the committee and the board will reconvene in January of 2021 and make a final decision on that event. We apologize for the uncertainty, but feel uncomfortable canceling or committing so far out when things are changing so rapidly at this time. 

Main Event: 

Susan Muszynski wanted to learn more about quilt marking tools. She documented her findings and then presented them to the guild so we could all learn from her experience. Throughout the presentation members contributed their own feedback and experiences and we had a marvelous exchange of knowledge. Susan has compiled a list of resources and we have posted it on the Member Google Drive. Thanks so much, Susan! It was a valuable presentation. 

QuiltCon Charity Project: 

Thank you to everyone who's submitted blocks for our QuiltCon quilt! We were able to collect enough blocks and the committee has pieced it together - be sure to check your recap email for a photo of what they hoped for, and what we delivered!! Stay tuned next month for a photo of the finished quilt after Annie Cook works her quilting magic!

BOM: 

In October we selected our last fabric challenge type and everyone finished up their blocks! As Instagram had frozen hashtags up until the meeting we are delaying selecting our participant winners until December. We will be giving out 4 color cards such as Grunge, Kona, and AGF Pure Solids! Here are some of the fun blocks posted throughout the year!

Click here for details on the 2020 BOM challenge! 

Postcard Challenge:

This year our challenge was to make a postcard inspired quilt! We had a special show and share dedicated to our Postcard Challenge participants. You all are creative!! Here are a couple posted to #stlmqgpostcardchallenge by Angie and Pam. Can you tell which is the photo and which is the fabric version?? 

Fabric Raffle:

This month's raffle was two fat quarter bundles from Windham's Norma Rose collection. These are so fresh we don't even have them in hand yet! Congratulations to Angie Henderson and Emily DuBois for winning these beauties, they will be shipped as soon as they arrive. 

Quick View, Status of Guild Activities:

1. Charity Projects. #stlmqgcares
   • Quilts for LEO
     • Due in drop boxes by November 30th

Quick View, Upcoming Events: (This information is also always on the Meeting and Events tab on the blog.)

• Zoom Sewcial: Thursday, November 19,  7-8 PM
• Orphan Blocks
• Home Sew Happy Hour: There are no more HSHHs for 2020. We look forward to seeing you all in 2021!

Meeting #104 (November 14th, 2020)

Are you ready?! The Zoom link to join will go out via email on the Tuesday and Friday before the meeting. See the 'How to Join' tab if you are not a member but would like to join the meeting and see what we are all about. 

This meeting will include:

-Welcome & Guild Business:
  :: Membership Information
  :: Financial Information
  :: Quilting News / Around Town

-Announcements/Reminders
  :: Guild Elections - MUST BE PRESENT AND A MEMBER TO VOTE

  :: Committee Sign-ups

  :: Review of ongoing activities, due dates, and how to turn them in. 

  :: November Fabric Bundle Raffle - online now! See your email for the link. 
  :: Hand-Sew Happy Hour update

  :: Next Zoom Sewcial Event

  :: Committee Updates

  :: Member Announcements

- Special Topic

  :: Susan Muszynski will be sharing her findings on tools and techniques for marking your quilts prior to the quilting process. We can't wait to learn more so we can go out and QUILT MORE! Ha!

- Postcard Challenge Show and Share!! 

- Show & Tell (time permitting)

- November Bundle Raffle Drawing

-------------------------- Reminders/Items Due ------------------------------

:: Postcard Challenge items due!! We will host a special show and share to see them all.

:: October BOM blocks - post on Instagram with #stlmqgbom and #stlmqg! If you do not use Instagram you can email your entry to stlmqg@gmail.com. Due by meeting time (10 am November 14th).

:: Charity Projects: Quilts for LEO, due in drop boxes November 30th. 

Meeting Recap (October 10th, 2020)

 Guild Business: 

We started the meeting with a quick welcome to all the new members and guests who joined for this meeting. Then we jumped right in: 

• Tess, our Treasurer, covered our financials. 
• Pam, our VP, mentioned that not much is happening in person right now. 
• Lilo, our Secretary, gave a quick update on membership numbers and attendance. 

• 2020 Elections, next month! While nominations were technically due October 1st, we did not get any submissions for Vice President or Secretary. We will keep nominations open until October 16th in hopes of filling these positions.  A description of all positions can be found on our member drive. See the details below to submit your name for one of our open positions. 
• Elections will be held during the November meeting (Nov 14th) via Zoom. Per our bylaws, you must be present to cast a vote.
• Open Positions
• President and Secretary; one year, completing the remainder of unexpired terms. (To explain why secretary will be on the ballot; Lilo will be resigning as secretary in order to run for president.)
• Vice President and Treasurer; two year terms
• Must be a member for one year to run
• To submit your name for any position, please contact Susan Muszynski, smuszynski22@gmail.com. We would love to see you step up!
• Nominations preferred by October 1st. 
• We will also vote on whether or not to remain with the MQG, an annual vote required by the by-laws. 
• Committee Sign Ups: Open Now! 
• See the Member Drive or the recap email for the online sign up form and details of the committee responsibilities. You may also email stlmqg@gmail.com with your preferred committee.
• Dues: We know it's been a tough year for everyone. We know, too, that while we've been doing our best, the guild may not be filling your quilting social life in the way we all prefer, but hopefully we have been able to bring you exposure, educational opportunities, and experiences that are still meaningful. We also hope that by being as upfront as possible about the upcoming year you will stick with us and join us again in 2021!
• Still $40 for the year. (Yay!)
• Collecting now through December 31st.
• Pay via the website or mail a check to Tess. Please contact Tess directly if you intend to mail her a check so she knows it is coming. Cell:  314-440-6300
• G.A.P.
  Members may contribute to the Guild Assistance Program (G.A.P.) These funds will then be distributed to other members whose financial circumstances are preventing them from being involved in the guild. If you feel you may be in need of these funds, click on the G.A.P. link for how to apply.
  • Full details both on contributing and on accessing these funds, visit the blog. 
  • To contribute simply add a donation amount of your choice while you are paying your dues. (Just scroll a bit further down on the payment page.)
  • Donations will not be accepted by check. This is for financial tracking purposes. 
  
  

Big Announcements and Reminders: 

Mark your calendars for some fun meetings and events coming up! Be sure to click on the links to get all the details we have available at this time. 

• All Day Sew Day
• Come and go as you wish with three fun tutorials and giveaways throughout the day! 
• Prep document in the Member Drive and linked in the recap email. 
• Saturday, October 17th, 10 AM - 10PM.  Zoom link in the recap email and will be sent again the evening before the event. 
• Quilt Marking with Susan Muszynski!
• November Meeting, 10-11:30
• Quilt Appraiser, Cindy Stuart!
• December Meeting, 10-11:30am
• Free for members, $5 for non-member so feel free to bring a friend!
• Suzy Williams, Suzy Quilts!
• February meeting
• Must be a member to attend. 
• Tara Faughnan, color master!
• Virtual trunk show and two classes
• April 30-May 2
• 2021 Sew Me STL: It is with heavy heart that the board and the Sew Me committee must announce we are canceling the 2021 Sew Me event. When we considered all the major factors - the incredible amount of planning, the financial commitment, and the safety of our members and volunteers - it was clear this was the responsible decision to make. With no space for us in the fall, and an uncertainty if the current world situation will even allow it, we have decided to put our efforts into 2022. We have, however, left some space in the budget and in the 2021 fall calendar for one or two small scale sew-ins should the pandemic allow for it. Let's all keep our fingers crossed!
• 2021 Quilt Show: The quilt show is currently scheduled for July 16-18, 2021 at the Kirkwood Community Center. We have until February 2021 to make a decision without losing any of the deposit and so the committee and the board will reconvene in January of 2021 and make a final decision on that event. We apologize for the uncertainty, but feel uncomfortable canceling or committing so far out when things are changing so rapidly at this time. 

Main Event: 

This month's main event was a spotlight event where we showcased all the members who own quilting/sewing related businesses. Whether it is their main gig or a side hustle, all are valuable resources that show the depth of our best resource - each other. It was truly lovely to hear so many of them re-introduce themselves and what they are up to, as well as see some examples of their work!

A more robust version of this spreadsheet, including contact information and details of each business, is located in the member drive and is linked in the meeting recap email. If you feel we have missed anyone, we encourage you to contact us at stlmqg@gmail.com. 

QuiltCon Charity Project: 

Thank you to everyone who's submitted blocks for our QuiltCon quilt! We were able to collect enough blocks and the committee is working hard to get the quilt pieced, quilted, and bound in time to submit photos to the QuiltCon Committee. We can't wait to see the end result. 

BOM Fabric #10 (October): Solids/Read as Solids

Click here for all the details on our ongoing Block of the Month activity. 

Scrap Bin Geese Block Lotto Winner:

Over the past few months you all have been creating Scrap Bin Geese blocks for our latest Block Lotto. A big congrats to Kat Scott who gets to take home all of the amazing blocks collected. We can't wait to see them all together!

Fabric Raffle:
This month's raffle was a fat quarter bundle of Carolyn Friedlander's prints in new colorways. Drool worthy!!  Congratulations to our winner, Erin Chan!!

Quick View, Status of Guild Activities:

1. Block of the Month (BOM). #stlmqgbom
   • Due Date: By the start of the next meeting, post via Instagram using appropriate #s or email to stlmqg@gmail.com
     • Fabric #10 - Solids/Read as Solids
2. Charity Projects. #stlmqgcares
   • Quilts for LEO
     • Due in drop boxes by November 30th
3. Postcard Challenge. #stlmqg
   • Due by November Meeting time (Nov 14th)
   • Man Sewing Tutorial 

Quick View, Upcoming Events: (This information is also always on the Meeting and Events tab on the blog.)

• All Day Sew Day: Saturday, October 17th, 10am - 10pm
• Zoom Sewcial: Thursday, October 22nd,  7-8 PM
• Design Walls
• Home Sew Happy Hour: Tuesday, October 20th, 6-9 PM

All Day Sew Day!

We are excited to host an All Day Sew Day for our members! While we will have a bit of programming, it's totally a 'come and go' as you wish throughout the day. Do not feel like you have to do any of the projects, even if you are logged in during that time, it's just a fun way to provide a little structure and give you a cute excuse to get away from life for a bit. Though I tell you what, these are some adorable little quick sews that would make great holiday gifts!

Did I mention we just might have some giveaways throughout the day? Must be logged in to win!! We certainly hope to see you there!

Saturday, October 17th
Format: Zoom. Link will be emailed to members at 8pm the day before the event.
10am - 10pm
Come and go as you please.

Here is the schedule for our tutorials should you wish to join. Instructions and fabric requirements are located in the Member Google Drive and linked in the latest meeting recap email. 

10am - 12pm: Folded Coasters with Nancy D.

2pm - 4pm: Folded Napkins with Pam H.

7pm - 9pm: Fabric Boxes with Tess M. 

Guild Assistance Program (GAP)

Announcing the Guild Assistance Program (G.A.P.)

As COVID continues to affect the economy and those around us in unexpected and unplanned ways, the guild wants to make sure no one is left behind due to the inability to pay our dues. To achieve this, we have established the Guild Assistance Program, or G.A.P.. 

• Current members may donate to the fund when they renew their dues for the year here. 
• Individuals who are unable to pay part of or the full amount of our yearly dues are welcome to email the board (stlmqg@gmail.com) to ask for financial assistance. 
• Donations and request are confidential. We trust folks will be honest in their requests. 
• Requests should be received by the yearly dues deadline. They will be evaluated as a whole after that deadline. Funds will be distributed based on their availability and the number of requests received.

Our research indicates that many guilds have programs such as this but get few enough requests for assistance that their boards can handle it on a case by case basis and let it evolve naturally as it, and their guild, grows. It is our intention to use the first year or two to see if there is an interest in contributing as well as a need within our community for such a program. If so, we can't wait to see how it grows and trust future boards to flesh out parameters as needed. 

Meeting #103 (October 10th, 2020)

Hey, hey, hey! The weather is turning cooler, the pumpkin spices are out in full swing, and we get to see your lovely faces on Saturday!! The Zoom link to join will go out via email on the Tuesday and Friday before the meeting. See the 'How to Join' tab if you are not a member but would like to join the meeting and see what we are all about. 

This meeting will include:

-Welcome & Guild Business:
  :: Membership Information
  :: Financial Information
  :: Quilting News / Around Town

-Announcements/Reminders
  :: Upcoming Officer Elections

  :: Upcoming Committee Sign-ups

  :: Announcements for 2021!

  :: Block Lotto, Scrap Bin Geese, Winner!
  :: Block of the Month Fabric Type

  :: Review of ongoing activities, due dates, and how to turn them in. 
  :: October Fabric Bundle Raffle - online now! See your email for the link. 
  :: Hand-Sew Happy Hour date/time/format

  :: Next Zoom Sewcial Event

  :: Committee Updates

  :: Member Announcements

- Special Topic

  :: Sewing/Quilting related businesses right here amongst our own membership!! Learn who is a longarmer, who prints fabric, who writes patterns, and more!

- Show & Tell (time permitting)

- October Bundle Raffle Drawing

-------------------------- Reminders/Items Due ------------------------------

:: September BOM blocks - post on Instagram with #stlmqgbom and #stlmqg! If you do not use Instagram you can email your entry to stlmqg@gmail.com. Due by meeting time (10 am October 10th).

Meeting Recap (September 12th, 2020)

Guild Business: 

• We started this month's meeting with an announcement that our president has stepped down and per our by-laws, our current VP, Pam Hartig, will assume these duties until a replacement is found. As we have elections coming up in November, the president position will be added to the ballot and the individual elected will take over the position in January 2021, with the rest of the new board members. 
• Tess, our Treasurer, covered our financials. 
• Pam, our VP, covered a few things that are happening in the quilting world including
• The MQG Mini Swap begins October 6th: All active members are invited to participate in the one to one mini swap!
• Craft Napa, January 13-17, 2021: Virtual multi-medium event hosted by Pokey Bolton founder of Quilting Arts and Cloth Paper Scissors. Offering a selection of 34 classes include Improve, Color Theory, Journaling, Watercolor, and many more. 
• International Quilt Museum, through March 7, 2021: Virtual youtube tour of the works of Nancy Crow. She is a one of the leading figures in the development of the Art quilting and improve quilting movement of the 70's and 80's. 
• City Sewing Room, Makers Mart: Maker’s mart is the sale of all things sewing and crafty. Various dates, check their FB account. 
• Quilt Alliance: Quilters Take a Moment, September 25-26, 2020. This is a virtual fundraiser held in NYC. The Quilt Alliance is a non profit dedicated to documenting, preserving, and sharing the history of quilts and quilt makers. Anna Maria Horner is doing a live video of "Incubation of a Quilt", creating a quilt from original inspiration to the finished quilt. 
• Lilo, our Secretary, gave a quick update on membership numbers and attendance. 

Announcements: 

• October Meeting Topic: Call for Member Run Businesses! If you own/work for/play a significant part in a sewing/quilting related business/organization we would like to know! Not only would we like to feature you at our October meeting, we would also like to compile a list to share with the membership so folks know who within our community they can reach to when they need your services. Please complete this form. Reach out to other guild members and encourage them to do the same! 
• New Event! All Day Sew Day: Saturday, October 17th 10am - 10pm
• Pop in and Pop out throughout the day as you are able.
• Three fun, easy guided projects throughout the day, otherwise an open sew and time to visit. 
• 10 am - 12 pm: Coasters with Nancy D
• 2-4 pm: Folded Napkins with Pam H
• 7-9 pm: Fabric Box with Tess M
• Instructions and how to prep will be available in advance. 
• 2020 Elections and Call for Nominations!! Interested in getting involved at the highest level? We would love to have you! A description of all positions can be found on our member drive. See the details below to submit your name for one of our open positions. 
• Elections will be held during the November meeting (Nov 14th) via Zoom. Per our bylaws, you must be present to cast a vote.
• Open Positions
• President and Secretary; one year, completing the remainder of unexpired terms. (To explain why secretary will be on the ballot; Lilo will be resigning as secretary in order to run for president.)
• Vice President and Treasurer; two year terms
• Must be a member for one year to run
• To submit your name for any position, please contact Susan Muszynski, smuszynski22@gmail.com. We would love to see you step up!
• Nominations preferred by October 1st. 
• We will also vote on whether or not to remain with the MQG, an annual vote required by the by-laws. 
• Committee Sign Ups: Open Now! 
• See the Member Drive or the recap email for the online sign up form and details of the committee responsibilities. You may also email stlmqg@gmail.com with your preferred committee. 
• QuiltCon 2021 Community Outreach Quilt Challenge! We encourage you to view the Blog Post. We would really love for each member to make one block; deadline is September 30th. 
  
  
  
  
  

Committee Updates: 

• Charity: Terry Darling and Debbie Wilshusen
• Our drive for pillowcases was a wonderful success. In total we collected 140 pillowcases. Half went to Ryan's Cases for Smiles and half to Fostering Families. A huge thank you to all participating members and to the committee members who collected and distributed. 
• Reminder about Quilts for LEO. Details in the blog post from March. Due in the drop boxes by November 29th. 
• SewMe Committee: Jenn Deck
• Call for Volunteers!  The Sew Me Committee needs 3 more volunteers to help with our 2021 event.  As a member of the committee you will help with event planning and decision making as well as help with activities during the weekend of the event.  We are looking for members who would be comfortable planning either an in-person or virtual event.  Our 2021 event is currently scheduled for the weekend of March 12-14. Sign up by contacting Committee Chair Jenn Deck directly, her contact information is on the Membership Roster. 
• As we plan for the 2021 Sew Me Event, we need to hear from our members.  Please be on the lookout for a short survey - Your input will provide critical information to the committee and help us to make some key decisions on moving forward with the next event.

BOM Fabric #8 (September): Stripes

Click here for all the details on our ongoing Block of the Month activity. 

Fabric Raffle:
This month's raffle fabrics were two fat quarter bundles from Andover Designer Sarah Golden. A huge thank you to our sponsor, COTTON CUTS, for providing the fabric. Congratulations to our winners, Tess McMahon and Kerry Calvery!

Quick View, Status of Guild Activities:

1. Block of the Month (BOM). #stlmqgbom
   • Due Date: By the start of the next meeting, post via Instagram using appropriate #s or email to stlmqg@gmail.com
     • Fabric #9 - Stripes
2. Block Lotto. #stlmqgblocklotto
   • Scrap Bin Geese
     • Due in drop boxes by September 30th
3. QuiltCon 2021 Signature Blocks  #stlmqgquiltconquilt, #quiltcon21, #quiltconcharityquilt
   • See blog post and email block for all the details. 
     • Due in drop boxes by September 30th
4. Charity Projects. #stlmqgcares
   • Quilts for LEO
     • Due in drop boxes by November 1st
5. Postcard Challenge. #stlmqg
   • Due by November Meeting time (Nov 14th)
   • Man Sewing Tutorial 

Quick View, Upcoming Events: (This information is also always on the Meeting and Events tab on the blog.)

• Zoom Sewcial: Thursday, September 17^th,  7-8 PM
• Gifts: Token of Thanks for “non-family”, i.e., Teachers, Caregivers, etc.
• Home Sew Happy Hour: Tuesday, September 22nd, 6-9 PM
• All Day Sew Day: Saturday, October 17th, 10am - 10pm

Main Event!

For our main event we had two extended Show and Shares from the membership. 

First up was our Pennant Swap! Over the summer we drew names and then made pennant banners for each other. Check out some of the lovely creations that were gifted between members!

Next was a super fun share where members submitted photos of their sewing spaces and then talked a bit about them during the meeting. It was a big hit and we really enjoyed seeing the places where members express their creativity. Below are some of the show stoppers, thanks to everyone for sharing!!

Meeting #102 (September 12th, 2020)

We will conduct the remainder of our meetings for 2020 via Zoom. Please see the Meeting and Events tab to your right for further information on dates, times, and how to join if you are not a current member. 

Date: September 12, 2020
Time: 10 am-11:30 am
Format: Zoom. 

Links to access the meeting are provided in Tuesday's reminder email, and again in an email sent Friday evening before the meeting.

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This meeting will include:

-Welcome & Guild Business:
  :: Membership Information
  :: Financial Information
  :: Quilting News / Around Town

-Announcements/Reminders
  :: Upcoming Officer Elections

  :: Upcoming Committee Sign-ups

  :: QuiltCon 2021 Community Outreach Quilt Challenge DUE SEPT 30th.
  :: Block of the Month Fabric Type

  :: Review of ongoing activities, due dates, and how to turn them in. 
  :: September Fabric Bundle Raffle - online now! See your email for the link. 
  :: Hand-Sew Happy Hour date/time/format

  :: Next Zoom Sewcial Event and Recap of August's Event. 

  :: Committee Updates

  :: Member Announcements

- Special Topic

  :: Members' Sewing Spaces! We gathered photos from guild members and will be letting them walk us through a virtual tour of their spaces. 

- Member vote on changing Bylaws to add a Social Media Officer (must be present to vote.)

- Pennant Swap Show and Share
- Show & Tell (time permitting)
- September Bundle Raffle Drawing

-------------------------- Reminders/Items Due ------------------------------

:: August BOM blocks - post on Instagram with #stlmqgbom and #stlmqg! If you do not use Instagram you can email your entry to stlmqg@gmail.com. Due by meeting time (10 am September 12th).