Bulletin Board

This year there were nominations for two very worthy candidates. The committee consisted of Janet Taylor, Loui Tope and myself. We met over coffee and discussed each candidate at length, and finally decided to present the award to the longest-standing member, one who has been a force in the guild for many years.

As described in the nomination form, this person is an accomplished quilter who continues to take classes to enhance her own knowledge and skills, and generously shares what she has learned by teaching classes for the guild. She has also taught at Georgia Baptist and Toccoa for as many as 150 participants. Her quilts have appeared not only in the guild shows, but also at LeMoyne and Gadsden art centers. On top of her quilting skills, this person has also served the guild in many capacities, including being President twice.

Who is she? If you haven’t guessed yet, she is…..

Two officer positions are still vacant:

• President-Elect – Vacant
• Treasurer – Vacant

If you have been a member for at least one year and would like to volunteer, please contact Kerry Cohen.

The Clipboard of Opportunity still has many open committee chair positions if you would like to volunteer. Brand new members are eligible for these — and serving is a great way to get to know people in the Guild! Detailed information about the positions can be found in “Notebooks” (a guide for what that position entails) available at https://www.quilttallahassee.com/membership/officers-chairpersons-notebooks/.

The following are the open chair positions for 2025 (at time of writing):

• Annual Quilt Show 2026
• Opportunity Quilt 2026
• Philanthropy
• Gift Shop Coordinator

Remember, QU is all volunteer run, so please consider offering some of your time to the guild.

Thank you!
Kerry Cohen, Nominating Chair

(Editor’s note – the following was received from former member Julie Martin. Her request for donations resulted in an overwhelming response from QU members. Those donations have been shared with many of those suffering in the wake of Hurricane Helene.)

Rarely do you see the level of compassion and generosity that has been demonstrated by this guild. When I reached out for some “cast off” quilts I had no idea of the bounty of kindness that would come our way. I’ve been able to distribute the donations to several churches and individuals with families in the hardest hit areas. I’ve also shared items with a local charity that assists the homeless and destitute, all of whom are in great need. Many running these donation sites were amazed when told of the origins of the items and extend heartfelt thanks and blessings to you all.

Sincerely,
Julie Martin

(Editor’s note – see pictures of this project at the end of this month’s newsletter in the “photo gallery”.)

Important Dates Reminder (save the dates !!)

• Opening Reception: Thursday August 21, 5-7:30 pm. QU members attend for free. QU provides snacks. LeMoyne provides beverages.
• Quilt turn in at LeMoyne: Friday August 8 from 11-6; Saturday August 9 from 11-1.
• Silent Auction (Marty O’Neill): August 21- September 5
• Muffins, Mimosas and QUILTO: Saturday August 23, 11-12:30
• Artist/Gallery Talk: Thursday September 4, 6-7:30 pm. Sue Isaac- “Modern Quilts.”
• Quilt pickup (tentative) September 22

Karen and I need an Opportunity Quilt Coordinator: Order donation tickets, possibly arrange for self or others to schlep the quilt around the area, monitor ticket distribution. Promote volunteer sign ups. Sue Isaac will set up the Volunteer signup app. GOOD NEWS: The quilt is completely finished and photographed and QU has a display stand if needed.

— Pam Doffek & Karen Kunz, co-chairs

Be sure to sign up for the Saturday, November 9, holiday napkin class at Transformation Church, located at 2300 Old Bainbridge. (Parking details forthcoming to those who sign up.) Cheryl Gratt will share her pattern for “tree napkins”, which make darling gifts for just about anyone on your holiday list. She has made hundreds of these napkins and her friends keep asking for more. It is a great way to use up that stash!

You can make 4 napkins in 1-2 hours depending on your speed. Each napkin requires ½ yard each of two contrasting fabrics, and one jelly roll strip for the trunk. You will need a sewing machine with various threads to match and/or contrast to your fabrics. That’s it! Hours are 9 – 4 or however long you wish to stay. Kitchen facilities are available to heat up lunch on site.

Once napkins are made, participants can stay to make mug rugs for area Assisted Living, Rehab and Hospice facilities. These require three 5” charm squares each.

To sign up, call Janet Taylor.

We keep adding new members to the guild, yay! QU is now 159 members strong.
Please welcome our newest members to the guild: Barbara Ward, Desiree Cureton, Betsy Spice, Ila Waite-Burns, Kristine Dougherty, Margaret Ann Pichard and Mickie Johnson.

Kerry Cohen