HILL COUNTRY
SMOCKING GUILD
Meeting called to order by
president, Melissa. Eight members were in
attendance.
Minutes approved as amended.
Amendment: By-laws changed to indicate a raise in
Hill Country Smocking Guild dues from $10.annually to $20.annually.
No other changes in the by-laws. Motion to approve amended
minutes made by Dot and seconded by Patti. Mary
needs a copy of amended by-laws for blog and a copy needs to be submitted to
SAGA.
Treasurer’s
report: Balance of $1,167.31. Minutes
approved.
Communications:
Haley Gardner from
Selma, Alabama wants to learn how to smock and construct garments.
She is interested in Hill Country Smocking Guild.
Tony isn't feeling
well. She has been missed at guild and hope she returns
soon.
Elissa is busy
working and vacationing in Oklahoma.
Old
Business:
Texas/Austin
themed items for SAGA basket need to be brought to September guild meeting to
allow time to assemble for convention.
Dot reported that
there has not been any news concerning HCSG’s non-profit
status.
New
Business:
Officer
Committee report:
Nomination Committee: 2014 Slate of Officers:
President: Deanna Hein
Vice-Presidents: Elissa Powell and Melissa Atterberry
Treasurer: Mary Scrudder
Secretary: Lise Waring
Officer election
will be held in September’s meeting.
Door
Prize:
A 12 in 1 Multitool kit and needle case was won by Dot.
Show and Share:
Patti and Sharon
showed completed cupcake pincushions. Kim recommended using
quilters thread to stitch cup to smocked section.
Melissa found a
new fabric store in Austin. The store primarily has knit
fabrics. The store is “Stitched Fabric Boutique” at 720 Taylor
Street. (around Airport and Lamar)
Lise: completed
her square dance dress. The bodice is solid purple with a 5 point
star neckline. Skirt and puffed sleeves made of ¼ inch purple and
white stripes. Sleeves are counterchange smocked with 2 quilting
threads. Sleeve hems are hand rolled.
Dot has been
busy! 1. Multi-color chevron sundress with knotted
ties on bodice in a hot pink and white geometric print. Band and
knotted ties are in yellow/white polka dots. Pattern:
Indigo Junction – “Sister Smocks”. 2.
Turquoise with butterflies in orange, pink, green and yellow print A-line
jumper with knotted ties at shoulders. Dress lined in orange/white
print. Pattern Bonnie Blue Designs “Bridget”.
3. Pillowcase dress in purple, turquoise and white large
floral print with coordination band at bottom and ties in purple, turquoise,
green and white polka dots. 4. Hot pink little
girl’s tee shirt with monogrammed pocket in multi-color chevron fabric.
5. Little boy’s tee shirt with number 4 appliqued in sports
fabric with Mickey Mouse ears at top of #4. Dot did this shirt for
her grandson. 6. Dot wore white tee shirt with
“Love” spelled out in different coordinating fabrics with Mickey Mouse as the
letter “O”. She appliqued 11 Mickey Mouse shirts for the family
Disney World trip this summer. I think she deserves a
rest!
Program:
Wee Care smocked bonnet
for a 24 week gestation baby presented by Kim Davies.
The guild is looking
for program suggestions. Some ideas presented were:
Wee Care, Christmas Balls, Picture smocking, and a Sampler.
Please bring your ideas for a program to the next
meeting.
