Minutes

Scrappy Ladies Quilt Guild Minutes – April 13, 2026

The meeting was called to order by Cheri Walker with 21 members present.

The Treasurer's report was given by Margaret Arnot. We have a current balance of $ 4,066.57 which includes $ 2,004.00 in Retreat deposits.

Mary Lou reported that there is $ 1,745.66 in the quilt giveaway account. We are set up to sell tickets at Valley Market on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Cheri reminded everyone that we each need to make a $10 donation for 2 tickets for this year's quilt.

Priscilla Palacio shared the April birthdays. Happy Birthday, ladies!

Vicki Shafer reported that she has only received 4 quilts for this year. Remember that we need to continue making charity quilts so that we have some on hand. Please make them large lap to twin size. You can access the library for patterns, or the Three Yard quilt patterns work, too.

April 25, 2026, there will be a garage sale, to boost our treasury, in the parking lot at Ace Hardware. Be sure to price your items before bringing them. Don't price anything below $0.25 so we don't have to have a lot of small change. Hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you can help with set up, please come early. If you have tarps, please bring them. We will use them to cover the tables in case of rain. Also, bring your own chair. If you have crafts made to sell for yourself, 10% of sales is to be given to the guild per our By-Laws. A sign-up sheet was passed around for both the sale and the quilt giveaway. If you want your items back that don't sell, please be there at 3 p.m. to pick them up otherwise, what's left will be given to VFC. If you have any pictures of things you want to sell, please send them to Sandi McGoff to be included in the advertising.

May is our annual Tea. Cheri Walker and Carolyn Baker will be doing a Traditional Tea. Cost is $10 each that will pay for the food and prizes. Each member is to bring one wrapped gift for a Bingo prize. Cost should not exceed $20. If you can help with set up, please be here by 8:30 or contact Cheri for time to help on Sunday afternoon.

Our June program will be given by Robyn Whetsel on how to make a Bargello Table Runner. Patterns were given to those that ordered them.July will be a picnic in Rye Park with a July 4th theme. More details will be shared as we get closer to Summer.

Our August program will be given by the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum on Sun Bonnet Sue quilts.

Our September program will be on How to Make a Collage Quilt/Wall hanging.

Our October program will be given by Kris Sparks on how to make a Tree Skirt. You will need a 22.5-degree wedge ruler. If you don't have one, you can share with someone, or the guild can purchase them for about $30. A sign-up sheet was passed around.

Our November program will be given by Cheri Walker and Deb Behringer on different binding techniques.

Our December meeting will be our Christmas Party.

Cheri shared that Nancy has 20 requests for Quilts of Valor. If you can make one, please do so. The recommended size is 60X80, but no larger than 72X90, and no smaller than 55X65. Please remember that they do NOT want any flower prints, food motifs, or specific military branch fabrics.

Carolyn Baker reported that she has 21 reservations for retreat but would like to have 25 since that is what she based the prices on. Dates are September 28, 29, and 30, 2026. It will be 3 days and 2 nights. Cost is $407 for single, $307 for double, and $278 for triple. The entire balance must be paid no later than our July meeting.

Show and Tell was held.

Respectfully submitted by Kris Sparks, Secretary

Show & Tell - April