September 6, 2008 Meeting

Workshop Information

Meeting Minutes

 Meeting Photos

Workshop Information
After the Show and Tell, we will have a fabric swap and talk about techniques for using 'ugly' fabric.

Meeting Minutes

Diane, substituting for Bronwen, ably facilitated the meeting. It was fun to greet a few stalwart members who hadn't attended recently.

Announcements

• 4th annual Fiber Art Show at Santa Cruz Art League concluded yesterday. Nancy exhibited in the show and learned that fewer than the usual number of artists applied to be in the show this year. Next year that might be a good venue for new exhibitors to try submitting work. Fiber show is normally held in the summer. www.scal.org.

• Maureen reported the launch of Terri Thayer's second quilt mystery, Old Maid's Puzzle and a rubber stamp book. Terri will hold a book signing in Milpitas on 9/20 and on 9/21 she will appear at Always Quilting in San Mateo. Details for these events at www.territhayer.com

• Thai Silk in Los Altos is having a sale. Diane mentioned that they also offer a "pink card" entitling the bearer to 25% off after a $50 purchase. This is available to all not just the trade holder's of resale licenses. 

• Taste of Morgan Hill, which also includes a quilt show, will be held Sept. 27/28. 
  

• Several members sang the praises of the "Superior" line of thread. They singled out the "bottom line" bobbin thread which is a thin polyester. It will be available at PIQF and at Golden Embroidery. 

• SAQA is accepting auction items. Items already submitted are shown at www.SAQA.com. A couple of members have donated their artwork. 

• NOVEMBER MEETING TO BE HELD AT ALWAYS QUILTING in San Mateo. Terri Thayer will send out email with details. STAY ALERT! It will be combined with a mini retreat where we stay to use the work room to do our own projects. There will be an option for a group or small group lunch at a local restaurant.
  

TOPIC: SAQA SLIDESHOW
Discussion:  Bronwen apologized to the group for not scheduling the presentation.
Resolution:  Diane will talk with Bronwen about possibly showing it at Jan. 2009 meeting.

TOPIC: Hiring Pamela Allen for Workshop
Discussion: Dolores revealed that poll results indicated there were fewer than the 20 affirmative responses we needed to support the $150 price. However, several members indicated that they knew others who would be interested. One person expressed interest in a one, rather than a 2 day workshop. At the meeting we agreed that after the workshop was set up we might talk with Pam Allen about the possibility of members attending for only one day or even splitting the 2 day attendance between 2 persons. 
We need a venue for the workshop April 16, 17. We are splitting Pamela's travel costs with Empty Spools.
Resolution:  At the group's urging Dolores will contact Pamela to tell her we are interested in hiring her, pending locating a venue. Between them they can decide when the final decision about booking the workshop must be made. Diane will talk to Bronwen about contacting our usual church meeting place about its availability for the dates. Nancy will see if Always Quilting rents out their work room for workshops other than those sponsored by the shop.

TOPIC: Flyer Advertising CQFA
Discussion:  Bronwen sent with Diane a mock up book mark style flyer with same text and several different members' artwork pictured. She asked for feedback. Members do want to see attribution given to artist whose work appears on flyer. Plan is to prepare flyers for PIQF in October. Thanks to Bron for doing this. The mock up looks great!
Resolution:  Members added comments to the mock ups. Diane will return the draft to Bronwen who will print.

TOPIC: January 2009 Retreat
Discussion: Dolores has been hard at work on securing the Best Western Capitola on 41st for next years' retreat. She made a deposit there. Plan is for similar format to last year. Members make hotel reservations individually. Cost around $30 for Fri. Sat. & Sun. Jan. 23,24,25. We will make advance reservations for dinner on one of the evenings. We'll each work on our own projects with breaks for brief sharing about what things inspire us artistically. 
Resolution: Sign ups will be first come, first served. 16 people worked out as a good number last year.

TOPIC: Meeting Topics for 2009 Meetings
Discussion: Plans need to be made for contributing member suggestions for 2009 meetings. Thereafter, the Steering Committee will meet to finalize the program. Some thought may need to be given to identifying what the groups goals are before proceeding with the 2009 agenda.
We may be able to address a solution to this at Nov. mini retreat at Always Quilting. Alternatively, we could do a dinner meeting to socialize and clarify our goals and our 2009 agenda. 
RESOLUTION: Not completely resolved

Our Show 'N Tell included an emphasis on how folks use ugly fabric. Virginia threw in some philosophy about the true existence (or not) of ugly fabric. We even swapped fabric, but not necessarily UGLY fabrics- it depends. Right, Virginia?
The final word shall go to BAGS.  And did we have bags of every dot and stripe!

Minutes by Nancy Riffle