May 2025
Scrap Basket Quilt Guild
May 20, 2025
Dana Sederoff called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with forty-one members and two
guests present. Clipboards were circulated for next month’s workshop, refreshments,
and a membership list to verify members’ information.
Kristi Slinkard, Programs
Kristi introduced the evening’s speaker, Erin Grogan. Erin’s program was titled
“Finding Your Quilty Identity and Exploring Color Theory.” She is offering a 20%
discount on patterns with the code SCRAPBASKET.
Next month’s program will be Katherine Redmon. There will also be a workshop on
English Paper Piecing.
Jenna Chamberlain
No changes currently.
Cindy Johnson, Donation Quilts
Cindy was unable to be present, but members were encouraged to continue to
make donation quilts.
Beth Archer
This month’s challenge is Race and/or Flowers with fabric manipulation.
There will be a showcase of the BOM/challenge quilts in December.
Susan Eaton, QOV
Due to health challenges, Susan is no longer able to be chairperson of this
committee, volunteers to do this are needed.
Check the Quilts of Valor website for patterns and desired quilt dimensions.
Dana Sederoff, fundraising
Please continue to make things to sell at upcoming craft shows. The first will be
the “Bow Wow Bash” on September 25 at the Misty Eyes Animal Rescue.
It was suggested that members have a chance to purchase items before the craft
shows. There may be a table set up at monthly meetings.
Linda Paulson, Refreshments
Thanks to those who provided refreshments tonight.
Please sign up to provide refreshments for future meetings.
Amy Gilmore, Staycation
The staycation will be May 31 at Trailside Church.
Participants will be given a kit for an item to be completed for the craft shows.
Please bring a dish to share, snacks, and drinks. The guild will provide paper
products.
From the floor
Members should be thinking about a retreat in January or February 2026 at one
of the state parks.
We are still collecting squares for the state fair. Fabric strips (2.5 inches) can also
be used for weaving.
Threads of Time in Danville, Illinois is selling the fabric stash of one of their
customers who recently passed away.
Show and Tell
Several members participated in show and tell.
Rhonda Nelson, Cheer
Door prizes awarded.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Wrightsman
Secretary
Scrap Basket Quilt Guild
