October 2017 - Hill Country Smocking Guild Meeting

Hill Country Smocking Guild 

16 October 2017 Meeting Minutes

Call to order-

Called to order 7:09.

Mary is tickled to death to be here.

Deanna is recovering nicely from her surgery and sometimes following the rules.  At least half the time.

Correspondence- We received correspondence from SAGA with information about the upcoming retreats and online classes.

We received correspondence from a person in San Antonio looking to sell a pleater.

Financial report-

Was emailed to members

Old Business and Committee Reports-

Nominating committee has a slate of officers ready to be voted on:

            President: Mary

            Vice-President: Helen

            Secretary:  Lise  

            Treasurer:  Melissa

National Smocking Month information is postponed until January.

New Business-

     There is 'NO' regular guild meeting in December. Instead of a meeting we usually try and get together for a fun time out. This year, our holiday get-together will be Sunday, December 17th  4-7 pm at Deanna's house. Spouses are welcome. We ask members to bring an hors d'oeuvre. If you would like to participate in a 'sewing stash' exchange - please bring your item in a brown paper bag. 

     Sewing Stash Exchange guidelines: 

Something from your stash that values up to $15. This could be patterns, fabric, books, magazines, tools. 

     In the past we have found it hard, at times, to part with our precious items - in that case 'NOT A PROBLEM' your item could be a purchased item or gift card - valued up to $15 ! ! !

     Come and enjoy a few hours with friends.

Show and Share-

Sabitha purchased a pleater through a woman who contacted Mary.  It was a Read Pleater in great condition.

Kim brought a picture of Sarah’s finished picnic quilt.  They used an old blanket as the back side.

Mary brought old Creative Needle magazines to share.

Door Prize-

Was won by Eloise.  It was a twist ‘n select needle holder and a measuring tape that clips to your bag.

Program-

Continue the program presented by Helen is a smocked goldfish.  May’s fish was featured in SAGA new Feb. 2014 Vol. 35 Issue 1.