January 2015 meeting

HILL COUNTRY SMOCKING GUILD
January 2015 meeting will be: Monday January 19th

Dues are due!

Remember to log into the
Smocking Arts Guild of America website ( SAGA  )
and renew your 2015 year's SAGA dues.

Hill Country Smocking Guild dues (only $20) can be paid at the January meeting or mailed to Mary (please email if you need an address).

November 2013 Meeting

Hill Country Smocking Guild

Minutes

November 18, 2013 meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:13 PM.

In attendance:

            Mary Scrudder

            Kim Davies

            Deanna Hein

            Dot Griffin

            Marcy Collins

            Lise Waring

            Elissa Powell

Lise will draft minutes from the October meeting to be taken to the bank to change the signatures on the account.  She requested a digital copy of the letterhead be sent to her so that the minutes can be printed on that to be taken to the bank.

The treasurer’s report was was present.  Kim Davies made the motion to accept the report as presented, and Mary Scrudder seconded the motion. 

Correspondence:

·        Virginia’s mother has died.

·        Sharon Kite still having chemo

·        Toni is missing tonight due to a migraine

·        Melissa reported receiving a call looking for an heirloom shop in the Austin area.

Christmas party:

            The Christmas party will be held at Deanna’s house in Georgetwon on December 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Everyone is asked to bring appetizers or desserts.

Wee Care

            Kim reported on delivering 1/3 of the Wee Care items collected at the SAGA convention to Major Owens at the Darnell Army Hospital at Fort Hood in Killeen..  Kim and Deanna sorted all the items by size and repackaged them.  In total, Kim delivered 129 gowns, 37 blankets, 95 bonnets, and several buntings.  Major Owens was delighted to receive the items and asked if she could share some with Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio.  Darnell generally averages 250 deliveries a month, with 7 babies that do not survive.

Melissa is now the coordinator for the at-large SAGA members (those with no home chapter.) 

Melissa and Elissa suggested rotating programs and have everyone take turns, plus having a couple of item finishing and Wee Care months.  Lise suggested that May should be a finishing month so that Wee Care items can be finished for convention, since we do not meet in June and July.

Kim won the door prize – a miniature Ott light and a magnetic storage box.

There was no formal program this month – everyone who attended convention brought their kits and samples from their classes.  Members attended workshops with Carol Ahles, Jeannie Baumeister, Vaune Pierce, and others.

Respectfully submitted by: 

Lise Waring

Secretary 

October 2013 Meeting

Hill Country Smocking Guild

Minutes

October 21, 2013 meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM.

In attendance:

            Mary Scrudder

            Kim Davies

            Deanna Hein

            Dot Griffin

            Toni Zentner

            Lise Waring

            Elissa Powell

            .................. (friend of Deanna Hein)

The treasurer’s report was was presented – the only financial activity for September 2013 was $0.15 in earned interest. The balance in the accounts is $1,167.61. Lise Waring made the motion to accept the report as presented, and Mary Scrudder seconded the motion. 

Christmas party:

            The Christmas party will be held at Deanna’s house in Georgetown on December 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Everyone is asked to bring appetizers or desserts.

The program this month was a counterchange smocked candy cane.  This expands from our earlier program on counterchange smocking by having the smocking go at angles down the fabric to create diagonal stripes instead of horizontal stripes..

Respectfully submitted by:

 Lise Waring

Secretary 

September 2013 Meeting

HILL COUNTRY SMOCKING GUILD

September 16, 2013

Meeting called to order by president, Melissa.   Eleven members and one visitor were in attendance.

Elissa made a motion to approve minutes as posted on blog. Minutes approved.   

Treasurer’s report:  Balance of $1,167.46.   Checking account balance as of 8/31/2013: $205.80.  Savings account balance as of 8/31/2013: $961.66.

Old Business:

Bring completed Wee Care projects to October meeting and receive special tickets for door prize.

New Business:

            Officer Committee report: Presented Slate of Officers as follows:

            President: Deanna Heims

            Vice-Presidents: Elissa Powell and Melissa Atterberry

            Treasurer:  Mary Scrudder

            Secretary: Lise Waring

Sharon moved accept slate of officers by acclamation.  Motion seconded by Tony.  Officers for 2013 – 2015 elected unanimously by members.

Treasurer audit will be done by Elissa and Lise.  Dot may be present to answer any questions that may arise.

Door Prize:

            Beautiful embroidery scissors was won by Melissa.

Show and Share:

Patti showed a beautiful framed sampler (Ellen McCarn design) that she did when she first learned to smock.

Melissa brought in a sun dress she made for Eloise.  Black polka dot shoulder yoke with the body of dress a darling Little Mermaid fabric.

Virginia showed a variety smocked inserts.

Kim showed a yoke dress with Teapot mice picture smocking.

Dot did picture smocking on a white, imperial broadcloth yoke dress.  She smocked both front and back with bluebirds.  Smocking design by Mollie Jane Taylor “Bluebirds” This design has green vine with pink flowers and bluebirds perched on the vines. Dress also has pink ribbon woven across bodice front and back with ties at the side.  Dress Pattern is “Lee” from Children’s Corner .

Program:

Kim Davies presented program on stacked string of hearts for a Christmas ornament.

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.

August 2013 Meeting

HILL COUNTRY SMOCKING GUILD

August 19, 2013

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.

May 2013 Meeting

Meeting called to order by Deanna.  Twelve members and one visitor
were in attendance.

Minutes as presented were approved.

 Treasurer’s report:  Balance of $1,166.86.  Minutes approved.

Committee Report:

By-laws Committee (Mary, Melissa and Elisse) reviewed changes to by-laws: end of year will be changed to December to coordinate with SAGA dues, Hill Country Smocking dues will be increased to $15 per
year.  SAGA dues amount should not be included in Hill Country by-laws.  Motion was made by Dot to accept by-law changes as presented.  Motion was seconded by Patti.  By-laws passed by acclamation.

Old Business:

Basket for SAGA convention:  Mary brought a Texas reusable grocery bag for the basket and encouraged members to bring Texas themed items for the basket by September meeting.

 A discussion was held to move HCSG meeting date in October due to conflict with SAGA convention.  Decision by members to keep regularly scheduled meeting date and time.

Dot reported that there has not been any news concerning HCSG’s non-profit status.

New Business:

Committee for developing slate of officers for next year will consist of: Patti Bullock, Dot Griffin and Elissa Powell.  Officers elect will be presented and voted upon at September meeting.

Door Prize:

Karen Morris, Elissa’s friend from Georgia, won the Thread and Scrap Caddy door prize.

Show and Share:

Elissa: showed a beautiful white dotted Swiss with blue ribbon dress. The dress was Lee pattern with Angel Threads Sydary collar. Embroidery was a combination of designs.  Dotted Swiss from Vaune Pierce and Bearissima collar.  Blue double faced silk satin ribbons.

Marcy was working on the block of the month for a class she is teaching.  Quilt pattern is Contessa.

Sharon displayed her Christmas duplicate sweater that she did years ago.

Program:

Shared yummy cupcakes then Kim presented class on smocked cupcake. Bring smocked cupcake to August meeting to complete.

April 2013 Meeting

HILL COUNTRY SMOCKING GUILD

April 15, 2013

Meeting called to order by President Melissa.  Nine members and one
visitor were in attendance.

Minutes as presented were approved.

 Treasurer’s report:  Balance of $1,166.70.  Deanna made motion to approve treasurer’s report as submitted.  Motion seconded by Lise. Minutes approved by members.

Committee Report:

By-laws Committee (Mary, Melissa and Elisse) reviewed by-laws and made suggestions for corrections and changes.  E-mail of proposed corrections and changes will be sent to Members.

Communications:

E-mail from Mary Berry stating that Gift Basket from all Texas Guilds for convention will not happen.  Hill Country Smocking guild will send an Austin themed basket.

E-mail from church—new security system is in process of being installed.  Mary will need to sign a new contract.  Guild will be charred if alarm is set of falsely.  Everyone will need to enter by back door.  We have also been asked not to park in staff parking at any time...

New Business:

Carol Ahles will not be at Martha’s Market.  Martha’s Market will be combined with Scrapbooking Convention.  Martha will not have a table at Market.  FW Media bought Martha’s business and they were the ones to make this decision.  Elissa suggested writing to FW Media telling them that the combination of fine sewing and scrap booking will not work.  Can write through:  Martha Pullen.com/events/Scapbooking/Sewing.

Committee will be formed in May to select slate of officers to be presented in August and voted upon in September.

Old Business:

Dot is still working with IRS for HCSG’s reinstatement of non-profit organization.

Door Prize:

Kim Davies won door prize consisting of Heirloom Embroidery Scissors and a Sewing machine key ring.

Show and Share:

Ginnie Wolf (visitor) showed Black and white chevron skirt with black elastic waist.  Red and black ribbon trim with a red flower.  Very cute!

Kim Davies had a darling dress with counter change hearts design by Ann Halby Designs.  Basic dress was Mary De by Children’s Corner.

Dot showed an orange/white chevron pillowcase dress with bright floral ruffle and floral tie on one shoulder.
Sharon displayed two Bitty Jelly Roll purses with flower decorations.

Lise: likes making men’s shirts in the western style.  She made one in black with peppers and a red diamond shaped yoke and cuffs with yellow contrast piping. The next shirt was brown and gray stripes with a
contrasting diamond pattern stripe.  Lise also made a square dance dress with a smocked waistband (her project when Marcy taught her to smock) done in green imperial broadcloth with smocking of brown,
orange and yellow.  A coordinating western shirt with the cuffs smocked to the waistband and yellow bias tape instead of piping.

Program:

Learning counter change with Kim Davies was fun and encouraged the members to want to try on other garments.

The program for May will be smocked cupcakes.  Kim asked that we bring real cupcakes to