- Treasurer's report: expenses this month for the quilt of valor charity quilt (about $25 for batting and sashing/border fabric)
- Thanks to Lorelei for adding sashing and borders to the "Chinese Coins" charity quilt and to Karen for quilting the charity quilt.
- Discussion about our next challenge after finishing the current "self" Round Robin challenge.
- Reviewed some challenge ideas and looked at some modern quilting books that members brought to the meeting.
- Color challenge to make a "Modern" table runner or table topper with a focus on using modern blocks to complete the challenge.
- At the March meeting, participants will pick 3 colors and add their own neutral color to complete the challenge.
- Use 3 chosen colors in 80% of finished work. Completed project can be round, rectangle, or square and your choice of size.
Note: At the March meeting: Donna will bring index cards and crayons for participants to draw their 3 colors.
- Members shared the progress on their Round Robin challenge quilts.
- Arlene shared her finished challenge quilt. If we had a prize, she would win! Great job Arlene.
- March is the last month of this challenge - using embellishments.
- Can't wait to see all the finished quilts.
General show and tell by members - pics will be posted on our Facebook page.
Upcoming Programs
March 15
- Member Spotlight - Marion
- Draw colors for the next challenge - Modern table runner
- Name tag challenge - Make and wear your name tag to the meeting. Let's see if everyone can wear a name tag to the meeting.
- Fabric flower making demo: Penny and Lorelei (info about what to bring so you can make your own fabric flowers for embellishments will be available next month).
May 17
- Member Spotlight - Joyce
We are always looking for additional ideas for future programs and possible field trips so let us know if you have any ideas.
See you next month.
Donna
