1. Question of the Day: When you have a creative block, what do you do to get out of it? Some of the answers were entertaining and most were very helpful
- look through quilt books
- drink some wine
- clean up
- sideways move
- set aside project and think about it
- give up/ come back later
- start a new project
- pick up an older UFO
- look at pictures of quilts in books, magazines, on Pinterest, other online sources
- revisit the UFO closet
- work on a charity quilt
- pick up a mindless project
- channel quilt
- read magazines, book
- remind yourself quiltmaking is supposed to be fun
- don't work on it
- move to knitting
- hang project on design wall and keep it in view for a few days
- let your mind process the problem while sleeping
- will let you know
- Cut up 2.5" squares or another useful unit
- deadlines motivate
- thumb through books at the bookstore
- go to a museum
- mindlessly chain piece useful units (4 patch, 9 patch) that you might be able to use later
The baton has been passed to Nancy. While Claire will still be doing the taxes, she will be getting a much deserved rest. Two dues scholarships are available. See Gerre for details.
3. Charity
The guild has been able to donate 100 quilts already this year. There are many quilts to quilt and you will receive 5 merit hexies if you get one from the Charity Girls and finish one of them.
4. Fibershots (SJ Quilt Museum)
Due to Mary by June 3. 10x10 works of art used to fundraise for the museum.
4A. Modern Meetup at the Museum on June 17 (same day as June BAM meeting) 9:30-11am. You'll get a hexie for showing up.
5. Retreat
The Retreat will be at Wild Palms again, Sept 29-Oct 1. Signups are coming soon. there will be space for 30 people and the configuration will be a little different.
6. Workshops
Indigo to Go - Sue S announced that Joy-Lily will be teaching this class at Sue's house on August 26. there are 15 spaces available. You will need to commit by august 7 with a $50 check to Sue.
Tara Faughnan - signups for her workshop will be in June meeting. She will also be the speaker at the July meeting. Workshop will be on August 12.
Karen Foster - September 23 - details to follow
7. San Mateo County Fair
Cyndi collected entries and will drop them off. The Fair is June 10-18.
8. Quilty Happenings
Crate and Barrel is selling Marrimekko fabric for $4/yard at their outlet. PIQF is 10/12-15 and entries are due by August 29.
9. Meet Your Neighbor
Today Gerre interviewed Cheryl, who told us a lot of about her work restoring wetlands as well her many pets.
10. UFO Challenge
The UFO challenge was due at the meeting. Members who participated did a fantastic job.
11. Color My Quilt
Gerre received hers and Annemarie gave out sheets for her preferences. Bring Annemarie's chunks to the June meeting
12. Destash Party
Erin did a great job organizing the destash party. People brought and took away lovely bits and pieces to liven up their own fabric collections.
WOW! Look what is upcoming!!!
Calendar:
5/30-31 - San Mateo County Fair dropoff
6/3 - Fibershots Due
6/3 - Sew Day
6/10-18 - San Mateo County Fair
6/17 - Modern Meetup at the Museum 9:30-11am
6/17 - June meeting 1-5pm
6/17 - signups for Tara Faughnan workshop
6/17 - Color My Quilt due for Annemarie
8/7 - Commit to Indigo to Go workshop (check to Sue S.)
8/12 - Tara Faughnan workshop
8/26 - Indigo to Go workshop
8/29 - Entries due to PIQF
9/23 - Karen Foster workshop
10/12-15 - PIQF
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