The Giving Quilt Show

Good Morning,

I am beginning to believe I missed winter and we are in Spring. The days are supposed to be a little cooler starting tomorrow so for the Giving Quilt Show Saturday at the Lamar Dixon Center it should be very nice.  Mynan and I will get there about 8:30 to set up. The show goes from 10am to 4 pm. 

We should have a great time stuffing bears with the communities help. We will have the bears, hearts and ribbons along with thread, needles and scissors when you arrive. We will also have some fabric to trace bears if you like. We will not be sewing bears.

I can't tell you guys how much I appreciate your coming to help and all you do for our charities. This is a great group!

See you Saturday!

Sharon 

January Meeting -- 1/19/2017

Happy New Year all you Sassi Strippers!

I am so excited about 2017. It will be an opportunity to put all the trials and tribulations of 2016 behind us. I plan on a year of fun and quilting. I'm really looking forward to be your new president. I have very big shoes to fill.

Our Christmas party was terrific. A million thanks to our president and her helpers for a great time. The food was delicious and the activities a trip. I may have to nominate our Pam as the poet laureate of Louisiana. There were certainly times that I didn't know my left from my right. Thank you so much Pam for a wonderful party, not to mention 2 great years.

Our meeting is this Thursday January 19 at 6:30 at the library. We will be sewing and preparing bears for stuffing for the Giving Quilt Show Feb. 4^th and 5^th at the Lamar Dixon Center in Gonzales. Please bring your sewing machine to the meeting if you can sew bears. Having an extension cord is probably a good idea. If you are not sewing bears, please bring scissors to cut out or trim and clip sewn bears. Call if you have any questions. More info about the show and other activities at the meeting.

Dates to remember are below:

January 28  GSQA General Meeting, EBR Main Library 10am

January 31  Deadline to register for classes and/or events at the GSQA Seminar

Feb. 4 & 5  Giving Quilt Show, Lamar Dixon Center 

March 15-18  GSQA Seminar, Hilton New Orleans airport.

As you can see there is a lot going on in the next few weeks. We will discuss the events in more detail Thursday night.

Mynan has asked that everyone bring ideas for programs for this year.

Can't wait to see you guys,

Sharon

SSQG - Minutes 11/17/16

 SSQG Minutes – 11/17/16

SSQG Meeting Minutes

Date: November 11, 2016

Minutes taken by Sharon H

http:// sassistrippersquiltguild.blogspot.com

1. President / Call to order (Pam T.)- 6:40pm

2. Sign in, Welcome to Members and Guests- 14 Members attended and 2 Guests Carli Whiteside and Paula Toups.

3. Reading of the minutes and motions to accept-

a. Motion made by: Mynan G.

b. Motion seconded by: Elsie H.

c. Accepted by membership? Yes

4. Reports of officers and committees

a. Treasurer’s report (Elsie H.)-

I. Beginning Balance: 1,011.66

II. Deposits: 0

III. Expenditures: 0

IV. Ending Balance: 1,011.66

V. Motion to accept:

1. Motion made by: Karol G.

2. Motion seconded by: Valerie V.

3. Accepted by membership? Yes

b. VP/ Programming (Sharon H.)- Noted that the Christmas Party would take place at the December Meeting

c. Secretary (Katie J.)-Katie J. absent. Sharon H took minutes.

d. Historian/Blog Site (Marilyn H.)- Continues to post to the blog site and post pictures.

e. Unfinished Projects (UFOs-Kathy S.)- Marilyn showed a quilt that had been quilted by Missouri Star Quilting. They provided the backing, did an all-over design, and charged $.02/sq. in.

f. Tabs (Betty B.)- 1 small bag turned in.

g. Door Prizes (Renee H.)-

1. Merlene L (Applique)
2. Elsie H (Traditional)
3. Sharon H (Quirky)
4. Valerie V (Jackets and Bags)

h. Just Do It (Pam T.)- No discussion

i. Quilt Show (SSQG membership)-

j. Charity Quilts (Merlene L. & Cheryl A.)- 5 quilts went OLOL Children's Hospital and 5 went to Cancer Services. 27 Bears to OLOL and 28 to Cancer Services. SSQG did receive a thank you note from OLOL.

5.Unfinished business- The Nominating Committee formerly nominated Sharon H as president, Mynan G as vice-president, Becky F as secretary, and Cheryl A as treasurer. A motion to accept was made by Kathy S, seconded by Merlene L, and accepted by the membership.

6. New Business- Paula Toups contacted fabric manufaturer North Cot to make pillow cases for flood victims. She made 30 pillow cases and with the help of other quilters, a total of 150 were made. 8 members flooded and 7 got pillows at the meeting.

1. It was announced that Daisy Comeaux's Quilt Cottage would re-open soon.

2. A notice about the giving quilt exhibition would be held in february and bears would be needed. Members were encouraged to take flannel fabric to make bears. Challenge fabric for the show is Toscana Green and it is available at Quilt Corner.

7. Program- “Pincushions and Bags featured in the book Sew Organized by Heidi Staples” by Angie H. Pincushions were stuffed with walnut shells. Walnut shells in a large amount for a good price at petsmart. Angie mentioned that an informative blog called Fabric Mutt and the website Sewmamasew.com is a good website for free patterns for gift ideas. Paula Toups won one of Angie's pincushions.

8. Show and tell- Marilyn H(2 christmas tree patterned quilts: 1 cherry guidry kit in red and the other was Prarie Point Christmas Tree) Merlene L (Bouquet Quilt-daughter's bridal quilt? And a wall-hanging that was hand quilted) Mynan G (3 quilts for adopted family in Virginia CJ received a Marvel Comic Quilt, Chase got a Pixelated Batman quilt, Baby Caroline (as yet unborn) got a grey, pink, and teal dandelion quilt) Elsie (multiple English Paper-pieced blocks)

9. Announcements-

a) Reminder that the Christmas Party will be at the December meeting on the 15^th at the City Cafe at 6:30pm. Members who would like to participate may bring a Christmas fat-quarter and a quilt related gift costing $15 or less. Participation is voluntary and the dress is festive.

10. Adjournment- 8:07pm

December Meeting -- 12/15/16

Hello my talented beauties,

  I hope you are staying warm & enjoying the holidays!  We will be having our Christmas Party on our regular scheduled meeting night, at the City Cafe Restaurant located on O'Neal Lane, December 15, 2016 @ 6:30pm.  Please let me know if you are definitely attending the party or if you can't make it.  I need to confirm how many people to set up for at the restaraunt.  You can simply reply to this email to let me know.  If you are coming, it is optional to bring a gift (valued at $15 that is quilting related) & a Christmas fat quarter.  Come hungry, happy & festive, I am so excited to see everyone & spend time together!!!

  Let me tell you, oh what a ride this has been for the past 2 years, I have been so honored to be your President!!!  Sassi Stripper Quilt Guild has become a sisterhood of quilters.  It has been jam packed with sharing knowledge, education, road trips, life's highs as well as lows, but mostly a ton of laughter & fellowship!!!  You ladies are always making a difference in someone's life by sharing your talent & selflessly giving your time wherever needed.  I am in awe of each & everyone of you, SSQG has made this world a better place!  Your talent & generosity leaves me speechless!  I hope you have enjoyed this ride as much as I have!  Each one of you have all left an imprint on my heart forever, thank you, & I love you!!!  Now let's get this party started & join me for the last time for fun, food & some Christmas cheer!!!?￰

Humbly yours,

Pam Tennyson

November 2016 Show and Tell

November Meeting 11-17-16

Hello my talented beauties,

   I want to start by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, I hope you enjoy your family & friends during the holidays!  We are having our next meeting on Thursday, November 17, 2016 @ 6:30 pm at the Jones Creek Library.  We were so thrilled to have the President of the Modern Quilt Guild, Pat Van Burkleo, with us for the October meeting!  Pat shared all of his modern quilts, as well as  his journey in quilting.  Pat welcomed anyone to join the modern quilt guild & shared a little bit about the guild.  We were thrilled to have him with, please remember that their Quilt Show is still on display!  Angie Hebert will be doing our November program.  She is going to share how she made the cutest pincushion, you will love it!  She also has a surprise for one lucky member, yay!  We would like to give a huge welcome to our latest Sassi Stripper member, Wanda Hoffman!!!  We are so happy to have her join our guild!  The nomination committee was selected at the October meeting, the committee will present their nominees for SSQG Officers of 2017 at the November meeting.  We will vote on the new officers at the meeting, come & let your voice be heard.  Remember our SSQG Christmas Party is booked for December 15, 2016 at the City Cafe, room 1 @ 6:30 pm.  If you have any completed UFO's, please bring them.  Bring your tabs, door prize donations to the meeting as well.  Come join me for another night of fun, creativity & fellowship!!!

Humbly yours,

Pam Tennyson

SSQG Minutes -- 10/20/16

 SSQG Minutes -- 10/20/16

SSQG Meeting Minutes

Date: October 20, 2016

Minutes taken by Sharon H

http:// sassistrippersquiltguild.blogspot.com

1. President / Call to order (Pam T.)- 6:34pm

2. Sign in, Welcome to Members and Guests- 13 Members attended and 1 Guests Pat Van Burkleo (Speaker), Wanda Hoffman, new member, was welcomed

3. Reading of the minutes and motions to accept-

a. Motion made by: Sharon H.

b. Motion seconded by: Merlene L.

c. Accepted by membership? Yes

4. Reports of officers and committees

a. Treasurer’s report (Elsie H.)-

I. Beginning Balance: 1,011.66

II. Deposits: 0

III. Expenditures: 0

IV. Ending Balance: 1,011.66

V. Motion to accept:

1. Motion made by: Valerie V.

2. Motion seconded by: Cheryl A.

3. Accepted by membership? Yes

b. VP/ Programming (Sharon H.)- Pat Van Burkleo, President of the Modern Quilt Guild, gave a presentation which included a trunk show and information about the guild.

c. Secretary (Katie J.)-Katie J. absent. Sharon H took minutes.

d. Historian/Blog Site (Marilyn H.)- Continues to post to the blog site and post pictures. She will change the blog to reflect that Katie J is now the secretary.

e. Unfinished Projects (UFOs-Kathy S.)- No UFO’s

f. Tabs (Betty B.)- large amount of tabs turned in.

g. Door Prizes (Renee H.)-

1. Becky F (Applique)
2. Carol G (Scrappy)
3. Pat B (Modern)

h. Just Do It (Pam T.)- No discussion

i. Quilt Show (SSQG membership)- Bill and Peggy Davis were of enormous help taking down the quilt show. They were given the Hashtag Quilt made by Elsie H in appreciation. They were delighted.

j. Charity Quilts (Merlene L. & Cheryl A.)- 10 new, kid oriented quilts will be given to the charity of our choice. Also have many bears. Many quilts were given to flood victims. 19 quilts were given out to flood victims. Valerie V got colorful squares. Jazz received large brown quilt. Pam T showed pictures of some of the flood victims receiving the quilts. Some of the flood victims cried.

5.Unfinished business- Christmas Party confirmed for December 15^th @ 6:30pm in room 1 of the City Cafe. Pattern for the bears was given to Wanda H. Sharon H donated flannel that was previously purchased from Hancock Fabrics to the guild to make bears.

6. New Business- Selection of officers for the coming year. A slate of new officers will be presented at the November meeting for a vote by the membership. Nominating committee is Valerie V, Elsie H, and Janelle C.

7. Program- “Modern Quilting and the Modern Quilt Guild” by Pat Van Burkleo

8. Show and tell- Janell C (Red, Blue & Brown), Betty (Crayon Quilt), Sharon H (LSU & Batik Block of the Month)

9. Announcements-

a) Next Meeting- November 17, 2016

10. Adjournment- 8:07pm

October Photos

More flood victims with their replacement quilts

Modern Quilt Program

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Show and Tell

October Meeting 10/20/16

Hello my talented Beauties,

    I hope everyone is enjoying this fabulous weather lately and for those who are affected by the flood, I wish you speedy progress on your road to rebuilding.  It was so fantastic to see so many guild members show up at our last meeting regardless of what they were going through at that time in their lives.  Let's do it again & enjoy everyone's company, share some more laughs!  We are having our meeting onThursday, October 20, 2016 @ 6:30 pm at the Jones Creek library.  At the September meeting everyone loved learning what Carol Hilton had to share with the guild, she is amazing!  Fantastic tips & ideas galore!  We are blessed to have the President of the Modern Quilt Guild, Pat R. Van Burkleo for our October program.  He will be sharing his fabulous modern quilts with the guild & telling us his story of how he got into quilting.  We are so excited to have him!   It is time to be thinking who you want for your SSQG Board of 2017, so please bring your nominations.  Our SSQG Christmas Party is booked for December 15, 2016 at City Cafe on O'neal Lane at 6:30 pm (Room 1), so mark your calendars!  Bring your tabs, door prize donations & completed UFO's to the meeting.  Please bring show-n-tell to share with the guild.  So take another break, come join me for another night of fun, creativity & much needed fellowship!!!

Humbly yours,

Pam Tennyson

SSQG Minutes -- 9/15/16

SSQG Meeting Minutes

Date: September 15, 2016

Minutes taken by Katie J.

http:// sassistrippersquiltguild.blogspot.com

1. President / Call to order (Pam T.)- 6:37pm 
2. Sign in, Welcome to Members and Guests- 11 Members attended and 2 Guests, (Wanda Hoffman & Carol Hilton-Speaker).
3. Reading of the minutes and motions to accept-

1. Motion made by: Mynan G.
2. Motion seconded by: Bonnie M.
3. Accepted by membership? Yes

4. Reports of officers and committees

1. Treasurer’s report (Elsie H.)-

1. Beginning Balance: 1011.86
2. Deposits: 0
3. Expenditures: 0
4. Ending Balance: 1011.86
5. Motion to accept:

1. Motion made by: Janell C.
2. Motion seconded by: Karol G.
3. Accepted by membership? Yes

2. VP/ Programming (Sharon H.)- Carol Hilton from Southern Heritage gave a presentation on “How to prepare your quilt top for longarm quilting”.

3. Secretary (Katie J.)-Katie J. took minutes.

4. Historian/Blog Site (Marilyn H.)- Continues to post to the blog site and post pictures.

5. Unfinished Projects (UFOs-Kathy S.)- No UFO’s

6. Tabs (Betty B.)- Janell C., Pam T. & GSQA turned in tabs that Cheryl A. took to give to Betty B.

7. Door Prizes (Renee H.)-

1^{st prize}- Bonnie M. (Christmas Potpourri)

                   2^{nd prize}- Kathy S. (Modern Christmas)

3^{rd prize} - Karol G. (Notions)

4^{th prize} - Elsie H. (Country Charm)

8. Just Do It (Pam T.)- No discussion

9. Quilt Show (SSQG membership)- Quilts were taken down from the library August 31, 2016. The show was a huge success, well done ladies!!! SSQG presented Bill & Peggy Davis with a quilt for all their help setting up as well as taking down the Kaleidoscope of Quilts Show for 2016. They were elated, humbled & very grateful! The quilt was made by Elsie H. and longarm quilted by Pam T.

10. Charity Quilts (Merlene L. & Cheryl A.)- Completed bears were given to Cheryl A. to distribute. SSQG purchased several bolts of flannel fabric from Hancock’s Fabrics closeout for under $40.00, to make bears. The guild decided to give charity quilts from the Quilt Show to victims of the Louisiana Flood of 2016. Our members that flooded received charity quilts, they were Bonnie M., Karol G., Merlene L., Becky F., Valerie V. & Elsie H.

5.Unfinished business- Discussion on the location of the “2016 SSQG Christmas

Party”, changed from Duke’s Restaurant to the possibly of City Café on O’Neal

Lane. Katie J. is checking on availability for December 15, 2016.

6. New Business-

7. Program- “How to prepare your quilt for longarm quilting”, by Carol Hilton of

Southern Heritage Quilting.

8. Show and tell- Sharon H. (Zoe Zebra 3D Quilt), Mynan G. (Garden Quilt &

Mystery Quilt Legacy), Merlene L. (Tulip Quit, “The Flood”), Pam T.

(Autumn/Thanksgiving Quilt & Christmas Quilt).

9. SSQG voted for Modern Quilters to borrow our quilt show equipment for their

Show in November. Pat, the President of Modern Quilters, will do a program

for us in return.

a) Motion made by: Elsie H.

b) Motion seconded by: Marilyn H.

c) Accepted by membership? Yes

9. Announcements-

a) Next Meeting- October 20, 2016

10. Adjournment- 8:36pm