Minutes

Scrappy Ladies Quilt Guild Minutes – May 11, 2026

The meeting was called to order by Tracy Dempsey filling in for Cheri.

Tracy shared a thought for the day, "A Quilter's Psalm".

The minutes were approved as submitted.

The Treasurer's report was given by Margaret Arnot. We have a current balance of $5,763.57 which includes $3,221.00 in Retreat deposits. Our garage sale made $1,500.00 which was split between both accounts. Margaret deposited $739.00 into the general fund and $741.00 into the quilt giveaway account. We also had $160.00 in ticket sales at the garage sale making our ending balance in the giveaway account $2,646.66. A big thank you to everyone that donated items, as well as those that set up, worked the sale, and took everything down. You are very much appreciated.

Priscilla Palacio shared the May birthdays. Happy Birthday, ladies!

Vicki Shafer reported that she only has 5 quilts donated so far this year. Remember that we need to continue making charity quilts so that we have some on hand. Please make them large lap to twin size. You can access the library for patterns, or the Three Yard quilt patterns work, too.

Cheri has 25 quillow kits that need to be put together. Sandi McGoff's mom is donating approximately 50 afghans that we can use. There are patterns in the library to make various stuffed animals, also.

Deb Behringer made a motion with a second by Vachon Bouchard to make the quillows and a variety of stuffed animals. Once we know how many kids are in the youth group, we will divide the quillows, stuffed animals, and afghans between the youth group, Sheriff and Police Departments, and Colorado State Patrol. Motion carried.

Remember if you are going to Retreat and are not serving as an officer or on a committee, you need to donate a quilt before Retreat.

Our June program will be given by Robyn Whetsel on how to make a Bargello Table Runner. She has additional patterns with her today.

Melissa Kibby is here today and will collect money for the 22 ½ degree wedge ruler for anybody wanting one. They are needed for the Christmas Tree Skirt class. The cost is $29.75.

Carolyn Baker asked that everyone attending Retreat have their rooms paid in full by the June meeting, if possible, but no later than the July meeting.

Mary Filer is having a garage sale on Friday, May 15th starting at 10:30. She has fabric, books, free magazines, and other notions. She is west of City Park at 4339 Goodnight, Pueblo, CO 81005.

Nancy Shaw and Sara Warren are hosting a sewing day for Quilts of Valor. It will be held at the St. Aloysius Church in Rye. If you can come, please do so. Nancy is short of having enough quilts for the veterans that have been selected. The recommended size is 60X80, but no larger than 72X90, and no smaller than 55X65. Please remember that they do NOT want any flower prints, food motifs, or specific military branch fabrics.

Show and Tell was held.

The meeting was adjourned for our annual Tea.

Respectfully submitted by Kris Sparks, Secretary

Show & Tell - May