Jan 2023 meeting notes

 

LAQ Notes

01-21-23

Present: Ashley Hope, Barbara, Mary K., Brett, Kathleen, Debbie, Michaella, Christy, Wendy (Laramie Fiber Guild president), Judy, Ronda, AshleyHope Meeting

1. Wendy talked about the Laramie Fiber Guild activities. They meet the first Tuesday of each month and will bring up the idea of a joint meeting with LAQ. Our next meeting on February 18 at the West Laramie Fire Station may be a possibility.

2. The Laramie Hospice annual fund raiser is February 18. LAQ will inquire about donating a quilt for auction with the hope the successful bidder would in turn donate it to Laramie’s Hospice House.

3. Dues are $25 for 2023. Send to Brett Selmer, 2608 E Park Ave, Laramie WY 82072-4862

4. Michaella will begin the book club on February 1 using Creative Quilts by Sandra Meech with two Wednesday sessions: 9:00 am in-person upstairs at Night Heron and 7 pm Zoom. Thank you Michaella for continuing this and for accommodating times for two groups.

5. Michaella passed around two book options (fillers or mandala shapes) for Free Motion Quilting consideration. This would last 5-6 weeks, start date to be announced.

6. Thanks also to Brett for leading the Stitch Meditation exercise.

7. Show & Tell

8. Please send photographs to Ashley Hope (ashleyhope1@gmail.com) with LAQ in the subject line no later than the day before each meeting. They will be displayed during the meeting and posted along with the meeting notes at laramieartquilters.blogspot.com

Next meeting:

February 18 at the West Laramie Fire Station

9:00 Social, 9:30 Business