Meeting Minutes – June 2023

Project Linus updates: Eileen reported that they still have a need for lighter weight or fleece blankets during the warmer seasons. The chapter is also looking for a coordinator and a storage space for blankets. 

Upcoming Events: 

Guest speaker: Cathy Perlmutter shared her journey of creating stunning architectural cityscape quilts. Cathy shared her journey through design and technique and inspired us all to take a closer look at the buildings around us. 

Thursday, June 15th In Person Meet Up 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

James Reeb Unitarian Church

2146 E Johnson Street

Madison, WI 53704

We’ll be playing Strip Poker – Please bring 30-40 2.5” x WOF strips to use as your “currency.” These strips of fabric should be ROYGBIV colors – solids, tone on tone, or prints are welcome as long as it reads as a color of the rainbow.

Please also bring a food dish to share with others. We’ll eat and play cards and have a fun evening. And if you don’t know how to play poker, don’t worry, we’ll teach you!

Tuesday June 20th Hand Sewing Meet Up 5:30 p.m.

Arnold Larson park Gazebo Shelter

6002 Exchange St.

McFarland, WI

Bring a chair and a hand sewing project to work on with others.

Saturday July 8th 10:00 – 2:00 Holiday In July Sew Day

Electric Needle

Bring a Holiday Project to work on and come dressed for the season. If you’re working on a Halloween quilt, wear a costume. If you’re working on a Christmas quilt, wear an ugly sweater etc. Win a prize for dressing up!

Guest speaker: Cathy Perlmutter shared her journey of creating stunning architectural cityscape quilts. Cathy shared her journey through design and technique and inspired us all to take a closer look at the buildings around us.