September Birthdays

9/1    Janice Palardy

9/3    Leona Newsome

9/5    Becky Johnson

9/22 Betty Fenn

September Anniversaries

9/6    Carol Spaulding

9/10  Sharon Knoop 

Don’t forget, if you signed up for the Guild Mystery Trip the time has arrived!  We are to meet this Saturday, September 13^th before 8am at the Old Walmart parking lot in Port Clinton.  The bus will leave promptly at 8am, so plan your travels accordingly and get there in time to get a cup of coffee and pick out your seats.  As of the August meeting, there were still 12 spots available, but be sure to contact Peggy Horgan if you need one of the additional spots.

The August program was presented by Janette Willman, “The Frugal Quilter” and she gave a humorous and very informative program on quilting tools not necessarily found in our favorite quilt shops.  When she was through, I had a list of about two dozen ideas to pick up on my next trip to TSC, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, the hardware store, and the smoothie shop!!!!  Who knew all those household items could be so useful in the sewing room!!!

The quilt show in July was a great success.  It was visited by 273 paid viewers and had a net profit of over $1,000.00!  Kudos to all members of the quilt show committees for an outstanding job….Well Done!

Bonnie Legg and De Masing asked to be relieved of the responsibility of the raffle quilt.  Beth Jadwisiak volunteered to contact the United Way and/or the Salvation Army to find out who is responsible for the “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” organization, and see if they would want to sell tickets for the remaining two months to increase the amount of money we will be donating to them.

At the October 22^nd meeting we will be pulling the winning ticket to find out who wins the raffle quilt, so please turn in all moneys and tickets ASAP to Barb Hanny.  We also will be discussing the possible formation of a two-year raffle quilt committee, so bring all your ideas.

Jacki Zeigler asked to be replaced on the Publicity Committee and as the Guild Historian.  Sandy Erwin graciously volunteered to fill both vacancies.  Thanks for stepping up Sandy !!!

Sadly, Carol Swope has resigned as Co-President due to her husband’s illness.  The Guild decided not to elect another Co-President, so I will continue on my own (with lots of help from the other officers and others I am sure!!!)

Barb Hanny collected quilt squares made for the “Relay For Life Quilt” being made by Sharon Knoop.  Since the squares are small, many, many more are needed.  Please see the attached instructions and lets all make a dozen or more for Sharon !!!!

A supply list was given for the “It’s A Wrap” workshop to be held on October 18^th at 9:00am.  It is attached.

The fundraising committee has planned a “Chinese Auction” for us at the November 19^th meeting.  They want you to clean out your sewing rooms and bring in anything quilt related: books, patterns, fabric, notions, even quilts, or UFO’s, etc. ASAP.  Then at the November meeting, we will bid on the items with all the proceeds going to the Guild.  Sounds like a really good time so get cleaning.

Jo Coon made CD’s of the quilt show and still has some for sale. Please see her at the next meeting to purchase one.

Block Exchange:  Jo Coon’s blocks were returned to her and Carol Spaulding’s were passed out.  Carol is asking all involved to please make two blocks for her, as they are easy ones.

The hostesses for the month of September are: Pat Jones, Katie Binkley, Penny Groscost, Pat Mensing, and Janice Palardy.

Keep Stitchin’!!

Kim Hirt