It was a long day - but one which the 8 of us in attendance thoroughly enjoyed. We were among 149 attendees there to participate in the election of next year's executive (nearly all positions filled - I think there's still an opening for the editor of The Journal), sew a mystery block, enjoy an extensive show-and-tell and hope to win doorprizes. Also announced were the guilds being granted educational bursaries - we were awarded one for $300 to be used to bring in a teacher, etc. We also received a $150 bursary to be used for our community service project. We will be expected to show off the results of the educational one at next year's AGM in Lachute - so please be prepared to attend! We will have the option of displaying the quilts made for our community project as well.
The mystery block this year involved 4 small cream/ivory squares and 4 identical squares of a bright Chistmas print. We were given sewing instructions and then we were off! As the blocks were completed, they were added to the design board. Eventually all will be joined into a quilt which will be a grand door prize at a future AGM.
Speaking of mystery block quilts, this is a close-up of the quilt which was the grand door prize this year. It started life as the mystery block in 2008, and is all batiks - absolutely gorgeous. It was happily won by one of the ladies who worked on it right up to the night before this meeting
Show-and-Tell was wonderful - not the least of which were the projects done by the guilds winning last year's bursaries. We have a lot to live up to!!!
Sandra showed her lovely quilted jacket - to the admiration of all! Diane found a quilt top on the white Elephant table which is made of nurse's uniform material - at least some of it from The Montreal General.
France showed her hexagon quilt- many had seen her work on it last year, and had said they'd like to see the completed project. She did not disappoint! She also brought our raffle quilt and sold tickets, too. Thanks France!
So- all in all, a great day. Meryl was the lucky winner of a year- or two's -free membership in CQQ (can't remember which!)Just found out that Pam won a door prize, as well.
Coming up - the South Shore Quilters Guild will be holding their show Friday, Oct.29 - Sunday, Oct.31 at the St-Lambert Golf Chalet, 325 Golf Street, St-Lambert. Hours- 10-4 each day.
Happy quilting!
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