Hill Country Smocking Guild
Meeting Minutes
18 April 2016
April brings April showers and we are certainly getting our
share this month. Our meeting commenced at 7:05 by our President Patty, who
appeared in good spirits after attending therapy due to an auto accident. Our
well wishes for a good recovery.
Old business: Check on deposit record to make sure all is in
balance.
New Business: To check on future upcoming events for the
coming months of June & July.
Other News: Hancock fabrics announces closing the stores. There was discussion about shopping for good bargains.
Show & Share:
Carolyn who is a first time smocker invested in some books
from half price bookstore at a very reasonable price. She is to wed on May 7,
2016. Our best wishes to her.
Elissa: brought a Child's dress that had some discoloration
and suggestions were made on how it might be repaired.
Toni: Asked the ladies if they knew what 'Seam Great' was,
and what it was used for. A sample was circulated to show the item and the pros
and cons of its use.
Liza: Just returned from Chicago after attending the IQA Spring
Quilt Show and she
attended various tours, i.e., Downton Abbey and the aisles of vendors and
quilts.
Melissa A. brought a pouch she made for storage. She
discussed how easy it was to make and inexpensive.
Mary: Visited the Reuse Store and was absolutely amazed at
all the things you can find at a reasonable price. Her suggestion was to visit
on Thursday when it’s not so crowded and above all limit time and your money.
Deana: Is currently working on Baby quilts. Quilting
machine is not working like it should. She hopes to get it going real soon.
Door Prize: Went to Deana T., a pair of scissors and a
needle case. Congratulations
April Program: Mary continued our “Intro / refresher to smocking”.
Students were handed needle and thread and to begin back smocking. A sheet was
handed with instructions. Mary also suggested bringing three fat quarters (or
the equivalent) for an optional project that will use the smocked insert we are
working on. We need the fabric so we can choose thread colors that coordinate.
Again - this is a great way to use fabric and threads in our 'stash'. Threads
can be anything suitable.
