There was a good turn out of members at the SGM held prior to our March Club Night to discuss the new Constitution. Diane took us through some of the new points, and there was a little discussion from members. The members unanimously agreed to adopt the new Constitution. Sandra then gave a vote of thanks to Diane and Lynne for all the work thay had done to research and produce this document for the club.
The meeting then got underway, with notices read out. Please note that the Allcommers Day scheduled for 28th March has been cancelled, as it falls on Easter Monday. The raffles were drawn, with Lynne and Bev were the lucky winners.
Show and Tell is always interesting. There were baby quilts from new grandma-to be Sarah, teddy bear charity quilts from Lesley, a couple of bags, and Yvonne brought along a striking quilt with circular designs started in 2013 Symposium. Everyone was keen to get up close and inspect the wedding memory quilt which Avon had made for her son and daughter-in-law.
Wedding quilt stitched by Avon
Our special Show and Tell segment this month was for row-by-row quilts, and quite a few came out of cupboards to be shown off. Even mine, made for me to celebrate my 60th bitthday, by a group of quilting friends from my former home town. Helen’s row-by-row quilt was especially poignant, as it recorded her journey when she underwent a cochlear implant a cuple of years ago.
Helen’s row-by-row had quite a story behind it.
Instead of a speaker, we had the popular Four Corners where techniques and equipment were highlighted. We saw the Acuquilter and the Felting machine demonstrated, quilt-as-you-go placemats, and how to make an interesting strip pieced block. Thanks ladies, for showing us how everything worked.
Cheryl cutting circles
The evening finished with a cuppa and scone with jam and cream, a look through some magazines which were looking for a new home, then it was time to say goodbye and head off home.
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