raffle quilt
Sashing complete and rows joined...borders are next!
Blocks are completed, now it's time to arrange them for final layout
written pattern instructions
Delivered 85 flannel blankets and a check 11/21/24 to the Jackson County Department on Aging
Cashiers Quilters Business Meeting October 17, 2024
The meeting started at 12:55pm. 19 ladies attended. Jean welcomed everyone and told us that this is her last official meeting as our president. The ladies thanked her for this past two years’ service to our group.
Jean thanked Anne for organizing our annual lunch that was held at Cedar Creek Club last month.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the September business meeting with the correction of the spelling of Cathy ’s name. Kay 1st and Fran 2nd. The motion passed.
Kate was absent so there was no treasurer’s report for this meeting.
Anne has volunteered to host our annual Christmas luncheon at her house on Thursday, December 5th. She will bring a sign-up sheet for food to our next few meetings. She will also post directions closer to the time. We will have a $30 gift exchange.
Maggie gave a rather extensive recap of what will be needed from us for our next Quilt show – scheduled for October 11, 2025. The Library space has been reserved.
Anne is collecting the completed squares for our raffle quilt in Kate’s absence. There was discussion regarding the quilt size based upon the fact that queen is the most popular size of mattress sold. Please see the Cashiers Quilters website for the pattern and tutorial.
The deadline for turning in your completed flannel blankets is November 21st. This is also the day we will be wrapping them up. Thank you to Linda for continuing to organizing this.
New Business: We will schedule some sew days during the coming year for us to work on boutique items for the quilt show. Joan brought in supplies to make kitchen boas. Members took them as well as the directions for completion.
The group will continue to meet on Thursdays during the off-season at St. Jude’s.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:50pm.
Annual Luncheon at Cedar Creek Club September 19, 2024
Winner of the miniature quilt challenge!
CASHIERS QUILTERS ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
The meeting began at 11:45 with a welcome to the 23 members present, and a reminder to display entries for the Tiny Quilt Challenge and to vote for their favorites.
Jean thanked Anne for arranging this lovely luncheon.
The minutes of the August 15th meeting were approved with the corrected date and spelling of Cathy.
Kate gave the Treasurer’s report, stating that we are in good shape this year, even without a quilt show. It was noted that our annual expenses exceed our income, which was solely from member annual dues, highlighting the value of the quilt show. We spent a significant amount to purchase flannel for our lap blanket contribution to the Senior Center (plus a cash donation), as well as for other operating expenses. The group voted to give a generous contribution to St. Jude Catholic Church in appreciation for the use of our meeting space.
The incoming officers were introduced and thanked. They are: President: Linda;
Vice-President: Anne; Treasurer: Kate; and Secretary: Cathy.
Linda reported that she has ordered more flannel. She requested that seasonal members give her their finished blankets; full time members are requested to hold theirs until closer to delivery in the interest of space.
Linda shared a brief view of her goals and hopes for the group during the next two
years.
The October meeting will be a kick-off for the 2025 quilt show. Chair is Maggie;
Boutique Chair is Susan P. With gratitude for these commitments, some discussion followed, especially regarding boutique items. Sue and Susan shared a list of successful sellers in 2023 as well as what was left over. Jean noted that the signs and bins of set-up items are being moved from her garage to Sue ’s home.
Kate is coordinating the production of raffle quilt blocks by our members. We might have enough for a king size quilt. Members may request more fabric from Kate. The quilt top must be finished by March 1, 2025 for Peggy to quilt it before she returns next Spring. A suggestion was made that we designate a specific organization to receive the proceeds of the raffle, thereby partnering with that organization to sell tickets and generate publicity.
Jean was presented with a beautiful framed art quilt (created by Margie) and a thank you card signed by many members, in recognition for her service as leader of the group for the past two years. She shared her appreciation for the cohesiveness
of the group, the growth, the creativity and the friendship.
The luncheon ended with Marsha announcing the winners of the Quilt Challenge. They were 3rd, Kate and Linda (tie); 2nd, Anne; and 1st Margie. A gift was presented to Margie as the winner.
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Calendar as of September 19, 2024
September 26
October 3
October 10
October 17 Business Meeting