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PRESIDENT’S LETTER: Rebecca Trevino Inside this issue: President’s
Letter 1
Calendar of Events Note from Mary Goodman
2
Programs
Workshops
3
Membership Financials
4
Community Service
Valor
5
Quilts of Valor
Spring Retreat
Library
6
Bees 7
About Us
• Officers
• Committee
8
Upcoming Quilt Shows and Exhibits
9
Sponsors 10
December 2018 Board
11
January General Meeting Minutes
13
February 2019
Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild Of Texas
Volume 11 Issue 6
Happy February to us! February is a short month, but it’s a month full of celebrations. February 1
st is National Wear Red Day, to call attention
to heart health. The 2nd
is Ground Hog Day and the 5th is Chinese New
Year. The 9th is National Pizza Day and the 14
th is Valentine’s Day.
And then you have a week to rest until the 22nd
, which is National Mar-garita Day (can you believe it’s a thing). The whole of February is Black History Month and of course, there are birthdays and anniver-saries. What I’m looking forward to is the guild’s evening meeting on February 6, 2019. We will be celebrating each other. It’s just for fun, no speak-er, just us. We will make Valentines and donate them to those who need a little more heart in their lives. Bring items you wish to embellish yours with. I’ll bring lace and buttons. Maybe not too much glitter, maybe. Please bring some “finger foods” to share. For our show & share por-tion of the meeting bring your Valentine and / or heart quilts. Bring a quilt that you’ve made for the Valentines in your life and tell us its story. If it gets to be 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 6
th and you haven’t
packed a single button or glue stick and you haven’t made one deviled egg or cookie, come to the party anyway. There’s always enough to share. Just remember, it’s all about us being together. We’re lucky that way! Per usual, I sign off: Peace, Love & Fabric Rebecca M. Trevino
2 February, 2019
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Date Meeting /
Event
Time Location and Notes
February 6 Board Meeting 3-5 PM Hickory Inn BBQ
3334 FM1092 in Missouri City
February 6 Evening
Meeting
6:45-8:30PM First United Methodist Church of Missouri City
3900 Lexington Blvd,
Missouri City, TX 77459
February 21 Day/Business
Meeting
10 AM-12 PM Suzi Parron, http://barnquiltinfo.com
Barn Quilts & American Quilt Trail Movement
First United Methodist Church of Missouri City
February 21 Workshop 1 PM—4 PM Suzi Parron Make Your Own Barn Quilt
First United Methodist Church of Missouri City
Music Rooms A&B
February 23 Quilts of Valor
Sew-In
10 AM– 2:30PM First United Methodist Church of Missouri City
3900 Lexington Blvd Missouri City, TX 77459
Music Rooms A&B
March 6 Board Meeting 3-5 PM Hickory Inn BBQ
3334 FM1092 in Missouri City
March 6 No Meeting — Ash Wednesday
March 21 Day/Business
Meeting
Workshop
10 AM-12 PM
1 PM—4 PM
Cynthia Ragone,
www.cajunclassicsquilts.com Scrap Quilts,
Too Much Is Never Enough
First United Methodist Church of Missouri City
Calendar of Events
To All My Friends at CPQG ---
My house is a shambles. There are boxes everywhere. I’ve made 14 trips to Good Will. This all looks eerily familiar. Oh, yeah, that’s right. We are moving once again. This time, to Beau-
mont.
Mark was kind enough to allow me some space in the newsletter to say goodbye. I cannot
thank you enough for all the gifts I have received from all of you. You have given me ac-ceptance, tolerance, kindness, willingness, and more laughter than I can shake a stick at. When people have asked me, “Why do you belong to Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild?” I always an-
swer, “Because that’s where all my friends are.”
I will miss you more than I can say.
With a grateful heart,
Mary Goodman
3 February, 2019
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Please join us on February 6 for a valentine’s party. In addition to our regular show and tell, please share your favorite valentine quilt or a quilt you made for your someone special. Our rep at large - Kay Paul – will lead us in making valentines which will be given to a worthy group (she is accepting) suggestions for the group. Ad-ditional details are available in her article. For the party please bring your favorite finger food. Drinks will be
provided.
On February 21, Suzi Parron (www.barnquiltinfo.com) will give a lecture on Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement. Barn quilts are 2 x2 ft. wood paintings of quilt blocks which are frequently seen in the north
central U.S
There will not be a March 6 meeting due to a church holiday.
On March 21, local artist Cynthia Regone (www.Cajunclassicsquilts.com) will present Mixed Technique – It’s Just
Like Gumbo.
Programs by Joan Bell
Workshops by Darleen Patin
Workshops:
Thursday, February 21 will be the “Barn Quilt Painting” workshop by Suzi Perron. At this
workshop, we will produce a 2 x2 foot painting of a quilt block on wood. It is produced just
like the barn paintings seen in rural areas of America---just not as big as the real barn
paintings. Prepared-ready-to-paint wood, paints, and brushes will be provided. You may want
to bring a full apron or a shirt to cover your clothing as messiness sometimes happens. Suzi
has patterns of the most common quilt blocks ready to use. You can bring your own pattern
to use, but try to keep it simple. The fewer the pieces in your block, the easier it will be to fin-
ish. Every student will leave class with their own barn painting to decorate any room. We still
have spots available. Class will be from 1 – 4 pm on Feb. 21. Cost is $50.
Thursday, March 21. Cynthia Ragone will conduct our March workshop. She will be using
techniques that follow up on her presentation “Mixed Technique—it’s just like gumbo”. A
small quilt –Patriotic Stars-- will be made in the workshop. The workshop project is suitable
for either a wall hanging or a pillow (without the borders). It has a wool felt center done in
appliqué and borders done in pieced stars. We will complete the center at workshop and Cyn-
thia will do a demo on the stars. No sewing machine required as we cut out the pieces for the
center and work on that in class. A completed sample will be shown at our next meeting. Par-
ticipants will get the pattern for the wall hanging and materials to make it. If you would like to
view Cynthia’s work, her website is cajunclassicsquilts.com. Class fee is $20 and the kit is
$30.
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Membership by Cathy Price
Month Income Expense Total Balance
August $7,591.00 $7,056.86 $38,368.27
September $27,845.00 $9,502.06 $56,711.21
October $1,215.31 $3,627.58 $54,298.94
November $3,310.90 $3,621.56 $53,988.28
December $2034.46 $546.10 $55.476.64
Membership Report February 2019 Happy Birthday to our members:
Look forward to seeing you at the meetings this month!!
Cathy Price, VP Membership
Theresa James February 4 Maggie Henry February 20
Barbara Penning February 7 Debbie Garner February 22
Karen Carter February 8 Kay Tanner February 26
Rebecca Beckenbach February 12
Jennifer Pavolini February 15
Financials by Diane Hickey
Kroger account number it is EI381. Please remember to register or reregister for the new year at Kroger.
I appreciate all the help you are giving me in getting your paperwork in and signed.
I do appreciate it.
Rep at Large by Kay Paul
The Feb, night meeting will be a finger food pot luck, followed by making Valentines. Many materials will be
provided, but members need to bring a few things.
What to bring: glue guns and glue, hand sewing tools, lace, any kind of embellishment, fabric marking pens,,
etc. ,etc. etc.
We are not sure yet where we will take the valentines, so if you have a suggestion, please let Kay Paul know.
Hopefully this will be a fun activity that will bring some love and joy into someone's life
If you have a special person to whom to give your valentine, that would be awesome.
Also, it would be nice if your show and share items are hearts and love related.
If you are unable to bring a food item, COME ANYWAY. There is always plenty to eat.
5 February, 2019
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Community Service by Sakeenah Mubashshir
Greeting Guild Members…
The key to success is hard work and determination.
The Charity Sew-in was a tremendous success!! The motto “The key to success is hard work and determination”
holds true considering the outcome of the workday. After the “delicious lunch” and with a 3 hour timeframe we
accomplished the following: 8 Kits created for future Quilt Tops; 10 Jelly Rolls created; 14 Backs sewn; and
Batting cut for 10 Quilts bundled and ready for quilting. Some members carried work home to complete.
SPECIAL SPECIAL thanks go out to the following members who helped with the Charity Sew-In and in addition,
helped with quilting, sewing, crocheting, etc. during the past months:
Barbara Baxter Judy Wolter Carol Ann Barley Cheryl Lee
Lori Murphy Linda Payonk Marcie Koenig Dixie Mullins
Grace Clarke Patrice Clay Rookaya Goolam Sally Staner
Judy Kohn Susie Doe Pat Martin Barb Wall
Diama Cortez Kay Tanner Diana Ashworth Gloria Gandy
Darleen Palin Cathy Price Pauline Mane
In an effort to keep the Guild Membership abreast of the status of donations made to the various charities we
support, the following is a list of items donated for the period of September 2018 thru December 2018:
Fort Bend Women’s Center: 30 Quilts; 7 Pillowcases; 5 Pillows; 6 Blankets Project Linus: 26 Blankets Quilts for Kids: 11 Quilts Quilt of Valor: 37 Quilts VA Hospital/VA Initiative: 42 Quilts; 301 Christmas Bags; 22 Rolls Toilet Paper Sugar Land Animal Shelter: 91 Pet Beds
HOBBS UPC Labels
REMINDER, we continue to collect Hobbs UPC Labels. The UPC label provides a discount to the Guild
when purchasing batting from the Manufacturer. If you are purchasing Hobbs Batting for your quilting,
PLEASE recycle the bags by turning them in to Community Service at the Guild Meetings.
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Spring Quilt Retreat by Barb Wall
QUILT RETREAT by Barb Wall Sign-up has begun for the CPQG spring retreat, Sunday, April 7 to Thursday, April 11 at the Jordan Ranch in Schulenburg. The cost of $300 for Sunday arrival or $275 to come Monday includes 6 outstanding meals, only 2 people per room, with private bath, and all the amenities the ranch has to offer. Plus, there will be ex-cursions to local quilt shops, most of which give our retreaters a nice discount. When you register and pay, you get to choose your table in the workroom, but they are going fast. So, if you prefer a window for extra light, a solid wall for a design center, or just like being in the middle of everything, get your check in before someone else snaps up your special spot! Got ??? Email Carol Kettlewell, [email protected], or Barb Wall, [email protected]. Check out the JR at www.jordanranch.org.
Library by Barbara Young
The guild library catalog is available on the guild website. Just e-mail me your requests at
[email protected] or call or text me at 832-528-2779. I will be glad to bring your book se-
lections to the next guild meeting for you.
Quilts of Valor Since September we have donated 37 Quilts of Valor along with presentation cases. Many thanks to all who have made this possible. Our next sew-in is scheduled for February 23rd at the church for 10 AM until 2:30 PM. Come join us for a day of fun and fellowship. Thanks to the following for their donations: Carol Kettlewell Barbara Wall Carol Ann Barley Barbara Penning Elizabeth Barrows Martha Baldwin Joyce Jackson Sandi Winston Pauling Manes
Quilts of Valor by Barbara Baxter
7 February, 2019
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Current Bees by Sherri Stringfield BEGINNER BEE RSVP BEE
Every Monday and Wednesday 11:00-3:00 bring lunch Liz Narcisse 832 343 6523
Sharps Town Community Cntr
6600 Harbor Town Dr. Houston, TX 77036
ELECTRIC QUILT
2nd and 4th Thursday 9:30-noon Nancie Roach 713 771 6762 c. 832 483 8544 [email protected]
Bayland Park Center 6400 Bissonnet Houston, TX 77074
SUGAR LAND BEE
Every Tuesday 10:00-2:00 bring lunch Barbara Baxter 281 242 5403
[email protected] Keegan’s Wood Community Cntr 9600 Keegan’s Wood Drive Houston, TX 77083
PECAN GROVE QUILTERS
Every Wednesday 10:00-2:00 bring lunch Judy Wolter 270 498 3633
Joy Lutheran Church
717 FM 359 Richmond, TX 77406
FOXY QUILTERS Social Bee - table space avail-able for machine sewing, cut-ting or handwork Typically, the 3rd Friday of each month 6:30pm –9:30pm Call Pattie Fox 832 216-2575 [email protected] At Pattie’s house – 5803 La Crema, Missouri City, TX 77459 (near Sienna Springs Road and Sienna Ranch Road) Beverages provided- simple snacks appreciated.
BAYLAND QUILT TOPPERS
Every Friday, except 3rd Friday 9:00-1:00 Nancie Roach 713 771 6762 c. 832 483 8544
[email protected] Bayland Park Center 6400 Bissonnet Houston, TX 77074
MATERIAL GIRLS CLOTH DOLL
CLUB 3rd Saturday Nancie Roach 713 771 6762 c.732 483 8544
Quilt Works 9431 Jones Road
Houston, TX 77065
BEE BALLERINAS – RSVP BEE
Every Monday 4:00-9:00 bring snacks Kathy Perry 281 928 4666
1231 Deerbrook Drive (Stonebridge sec of Greatwood)
Sugarland, TX 77479
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2018-2019 Officers
Important EMAIL Addresses
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Committee Chairs
Find us on Facebook at Prairie Quilter (Link)
President: Rebecca Trevino
President-Elect: Debbie Garner
VP Membership: Cathy Price
VP Programs: Joan Bell
Programs Elect: Gracie Clark
Workshops: Judy Wolter/Darlene Patin
Workshops Elect: Barbara Young
Secretary: Diama Cortez
Treasurer: Diane Hickey
Rep at large/
Parliamentarian:
Kay Paul
Editor/Advertising: Mark J. Towle
Activities: Lisa Patterson
Bee Coordinator: Sherri Stringfield
Donation Quilt: Debbie Rambin
Quilt Show: Barbara Wall
Hospitality: Barbara Foote, Sally Staner
Webmaster: Gwen Goldsberry
Library: Barbara Young
Community Service: Sakeenah Mubashshir
Bo’s Place: Rookaya Goolam Meg Raatz Becky Beckenbaugh Jennifer Pavolini
Fort Bend Women's Shelter: Sakeenah Mubashshir
Lone Star Santa: Pauline Manes
Project Linus: Linda Payonk
Quilts for Kids: Barbara Young
Quilts of Valor: Barbara Baxter
VA Hospital/
VA Initiatives:
Gwen Goldsberry
9 February, 2019
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The Monarch is published monthly by the Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild of Texas. It is distributed, via e-mail, free to members. We are always looking for news items, articles, and suggestions. Inclusion subject to space availability. Articles must be received by the Monday following the Thursday morning meeting for inclusion in the next month’s newsletter. Send articles to [email protected]
If you do not have e-mail capability, legibly written information will be accepted by the deadline. According to the CPQG By-laws, if you need a printed copy of the newsletter, please notify the editor. A fee applies to all printed copies of The Monarch.
Articles and information for the February newsletter are due by February 25.
Upcoming Quilt Shows and Exhibits
If you have information on upcoming Quilt Shows or Exhibits, please submit the information by the newsletter
deadline.
February
February 12, 2019 5:00 to 7:00 pm The Midnight Oil Smockers Chapter of Smocking Arts Guild It Seams to Be Sew, 1039 Eldridge, Sugar Land In celebration of National Smocking Month, The Midnight Oil Smockers Chapter of Smocking Arts Guild of America will have an event for those wanting to learn more about this Needle art. Please stop in Tuesday, Feb-ruary 12th at It Seams to Be Sew, 1039 Eldridge, Sugar Land, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. All are welcomed to stay for the evening meeting from 7:00 to 9:00. There will be refreshments along with demonstrations of tools and techniques ending with the ultimate Show &
Share.
February 22 & 23, 2019 Plantation Quilting Guild of Lake Jackson Quilt Show 'Hearts & Apron Strings' Angleton Fair Grounds 901 S. Downing Road Angleton, TX 77515.
March 16 & 16, 2019 The Quilt Guild of Pineywoods Quilt Show Lufkin High School Cafeteria 309 S. Medford Lufkin, TX 75901 Admission $5
10 February, 2019
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Gold Sponsor
Thanks to our 2018 Quilt Showcase Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
www.pamquiltaholic.com
www.josquiltingstudio.com
11 February, 2019
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Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild Minutes of the December 5, 2018 Board Meeting
Approved January 9, 2019 The meeting was called to order by Rebecca Trevino, President at 3 pm at the Hickory Inn BBQ location on FM1092 in Missouri City.
Board Members in attendance: Rebecca Trevino, Cathy Price, Diane Hickey, Kay Paul, Darlene Pat-
in, Diama Cortez, Grace Clarke, Barbara Young, Joan Bell, and Judy Wolter. A quorum was present.
Committee Members in attendance: Mark Towle, Sakeenah Mubashshir and Beth Duffy.
The Minutes of the November 14, 2018 Board meeting were approved as emailed. The Treasurer’s Report for November 2018 was approved. Committee Reports: Storage Space Relocation- Cathy Price passed out a current layout of the Storage unit with American Storage which the guild occupies a space that is 10 x 15 wide. Cathy stated that we are approx. paying the monthly rate of $224.00 for this unit and it’s under Barbara Baxter’s name. There was discussion on moving to a smaller unit, such as a 10 x 10 or 9 x 7. Cathy suggested that someone should check out other storage compa-nies or stay with American. Grace Clarke volunteered to call American on rates and they quoted her for a 10 x 15 at$163.50 with no deposit plus 2 months 50 % off with a $22 administration fee. A 10 x 10 unit would cost $121.50 and insurance is required for $9 to $12 a month depending on the unit size. Rebecca stated that we need to value the items in the unit plus the quilt show items for the insurance. Grace mentioned that an indi-vidual/primary name would have to be on the unit and could also have a secondary name. Grace also called Texas Parkway and received the quote for a 7 x 12 unit for $124 and a 10 x 12 is $155. Judy Wolter suggested that we could rent a 10 x 10 space for 6 months to see if that size would work. Rebecca stated that the storage unit contract ends in February according to Diane Hickey and we need to decide sometime in January. Standing Rules- Rebecca Trevino reported that she and the committee will meet later this month to discuss the 3 changes for updating the Standing Rules. Discussion Points: Treasurer Computer Programs: Rebecca Trevino asked Mark Towle what software he would recommend, Mark said Quicken the Business version and to go with a new subscription for 2 years. Judy Wolter made a motion to have Pauline Manes decide on what software she recommends for treasury and Diane Hickey sec-ond the motion. Rebecca said we will have a short evening meeting before the holiday party starts and will limit speakers to programs/workshops and community service. Rebecca stated that February 6 on the tri-fold was a TBD and we should have a Pot Luck Valentine Party. Discussion ideas: Valentine theme workshop, make post card valentines, or a heart quilt. Kay Paul said we could donate the valentines to seniors or Meals on Wheels. Barbara Young said there we some heart kits in the storage unit we could use. Rebecca agreed that we could use those kits. Kay made a motion to have a Val-entine party and Cathy Price second, all agreed. Rebecca asked if we want to continue having evening meetings and if so, how often. Joan Bell made a motion to discuss changes to the evening meetings and Darlene Patin seconded the motion. Cathy Price reported that 4 members plus the board are usually at the evening meetings. Grace said there were no speakers set up yet for the next year. Barbara Young stated that during the winter time everyone dashes out early. Grace sug-gested that in the summer months we could do school house because so many members have talent and that would save the guild money. Diama Cortez suggested we have evening meetings quarterly and Kay Paul sug-gested bi-monthly. Rebecca asked Cathy if there was a rule or by-law that members would have to vote to change evening meetings. Cathy read the by-laws which stated 1 board meeting and 1 business meeting. Mark Towle asked why do we have evening meetings, is it for those that can’t make the day meetings? Joan said when there is a good speaker during the evenings, more members will come. Grace stated that Debbie Gardner needed to be present for continued discussion since she will be the acting president next year. Grace said her and Barbara Young would write up a proposal for bi-monthly meetings, quarterly meetings and no evening meetings for next meeting.
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Rebecca reported that she received a letter from HISD public school for the Young Women’s College Prepara-tory School and they are starting a Girls Quilt Club. They are asking for donations of fabric, irons, notions and sewing machines, this would be a onetime donation. All suggested to have Rebecca ask members if they are interested to donate and she will give them copy of letter. Those that are interested will need to bring items in January. Rebecca stated that the next board meeting should be scheduled for January 9, 2019 at 3pm (suggested be-cause of holiday). All agreed. Board/Committee Reports: President-elect: Debbie Garner was absent. Membership: Cathy Price had no updates on membership. Program Chair: Joan Bell made a motion for Glenda Wilder to be approved as a speaker for Wednesday evening on May 1, 2019 titled: ‘My quilting Journey, I mapped my way and you can too”. The cost is $250. Cathy Price seconded the motion. Joan said we need to change the date for Lisa Patterson’s lecture, it will be on May 16, 2019 and the workshop on Saturday May 19, 2019. Program Chair-elect: Grace Clarke reported the 2020 raffle quilt will be a medallion winter theme with red, black, gold and green colors and the storage unit has 20 kits of Christmas fabric that could be used. Workshop Co-Chair: Judy Wolter reported there are 5 spots available for the Shop Hop and may open those to nonmembers. She will start ordering the tickets. Workshop Chair-elects: Barbara Young had no report. Treasurer: Diane Hickey had no report. Representative-at-Large: Kay Paul asked if there will be a meeting in January to decide if there will be a quilt show. Rebecca said there will be a show of some kind. There was some discussion on a Gala but those are expensive and also lots of drinking. Diane Hickley said the auction at the Quilt Show people were saying the bids for the quilts were very high. Secretary: Diama Cortez had nor report. Community Service: Sakeenah Mubashshir reminded us about the Community Service workshop on Jan-uary 17. Editor: Mark Towle stated that the deadline for the newsletter is Monday December 24. Joan made a motion to adjourn the board meeting and Darlene second the motion. The Board meet-
ing was adjourned at 5:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Diama Cortez, Secretary Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild
13 February, 2019
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Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild Minutes of the January 17, 2019 General Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Rebecca Trevino at 10:02 am at the First United Methodist Church (FUMCMC) of Missouri City. The minutes for the December 20, 2018 meeting were approved as published in the newsletter. The Financial report for November 2018 was approved as published in the newsletter. Announcements from President: Rebecca Trevino stated that on February 6 we will have a Valentine Party and bring finger foods to share. Kay Paul said that we have plenty of hearts cut out from the storage unit that we can use to make valentines for the Meals on Wheels seniors, more information will be in the newsletter. Rebecca discussed where the money comes from for the guild. We collect members’ dues and also the dona-tion quilt but our needed money usually comes from doing a quilt show. The cost of a quilt show is twice as much to have than we actually make. The board has set up a committee to find recommendations on proceed-ing if a quilt show can happen. Pauline Manes is in contact with someone from the Missouri City office to help find a new location. Also another option to save money is to reduce or eliminate evening meetings, we need members input. Grace Clarke said we could save $2,700 if we eliminate evening speakers or we could share speakers with other guilds. Grace reported that outreach is our main purpose and our guild has many mem-bers with talent and knowledge to be shared, and we could probably have workshops on Saturday if needed. Rebecca stated this discussion is not a resolution and all of your input is gladly appreciated. Anyone can come to a board meeting if they wish. Board and Committee Chairs Reports: VP Programs: Joan Bell said that today we are having a Community Service workshop to work on charity items with Sakeenah Mubashsir and lunch is included, hope all can join us today. Joan also introduced other community service groups and each gave update on what they do- Bo’s Place; Project Linus; Quilts for Kids; Quilts of Valor; VA Hospital; Fort Bend County Women’s Shelter; Sugarland Animal Shelter; First United Methodist Church of Missouri City and Lone Star Santa. Joan reported on February 21 there will be Barn Quilts lecture by Suzi Parron and on March 21th Cynthia Ragone, the Cajun Quilter will give a lecture on Scrap Quilts. Workshop Co-Chair: Judy Wolter reported that the Waco Shop Hop is this Friday Jan 18, please park by the chapel, we will leave the church at 8am and will leave Waco at 4pm. On February 21 Suzie Parron will have a workshop on Make Your Own Barn Quilt the cost is $50 and spaces still available. Also, March 21st Cynthia Ragone will have a workshop called ‘It’s just like Gumbo’. Treasurer: Diane Hickley wanted to let the nominating committee know that this will be her last year as treas-urer since she can only serve 2 years. Editor: Mark Towle reported the deadline for newsletter items are due on Monday January 21st. Retreats: Carol Kettlewell reported the spring retreat will be April 7-11 at Jordan Ranch. If you come on Sun-day the cost is $300 and $275 if arriving on Monday. Representive-at-large: Kay Paul did raffle drawings and birthdays. Rebecca Trevino adjourned the meeting at 11:21 am.
Respectfully submitted, Diama Cortez, Secretary Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild
