Laramie Art Quilters: February Minutes- Sorry these are late!

Laramie Art Quilters
Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2026 – 9:30 AM

Attendance (19):
Brett, Ashley Hope, Jodie, Sarah, Paige, Michaella, Mary K., Judy McBride, Marilyn Sinclair, Roberta, Lynne, Barbara, Andrea G., Cathy Wissner, Judy Knight, Sue, Ann L., Regan, Harper, Carmen, Ronda

Experiments – Due in March

Members are encouraged to try a new technique or ingredient for fabric. The goal is to play and experiment—there is no pressure and projects do not need to be finished. Bring your experiment to share during show and tell.

Book Sale

The Albany County Book Sale will take place at the beginning of March (Friday–Monday).

Hospice Quilt Planning

LAQ has been making quilts for Hospice House for the past 10 years, with over 70 quilts donated. These quilts are matched with patients, and after the patient passes, the quilt goes home with the family.

Barbara coordinates this effort. Please let her know if you have quilts to donate, and photos are appreciated.
Preferred quilt sizes: approximately 55"–75" (full-size quilts are generally not needed).
If you would like to make just the quilt top, Mary K. is willing to quilt them.
LAQ provides batting and backing fabric when needed.
LAQ labels are also available to attach to completed quilts.
Hospice has a pediatric space, so quilts made with children’s fabrics are especially welcome.
Barbara recently completed a quilt top that Mary quilted.

LAQ Retreat

April 30 – May 2
Hosted by Joan in Fort Collins

Members gather to share techniques, work on projects, and learn from one another. Everyone is welcome.

Last year the group went out to dinner a few times.
Michaella is looking for a few volunteers to help organize this year’s retreat.
Joan has a long-arm machine in her basement available for use.
Members are encouraged to bring unfinished projects (UFOs) or work on Hospice quilts.
The retreat is a great opportunity for both beginners and experienced quilters.

Dye Days – Show & Tell

Members shared examples from recent dyeing experiments.

Notes shared:

Dharma Trading Company sells clothing and fabrics suitable for dyeing.
Michaella washes fabric using Synthropol.
Fabric is treated with soda ash, then dyed using Procion dyes.
Rinse first in cold water, followed by a rinse with Blue Dawn dish soap.