Call to order [Olivia and Nikki]
Olivia and Nikki called the meeting to order and welcomed the new members and guests.
Treasurer’s Report [Katey]
Katey provided the treasurer’s report. We will not be posting the accounts balances online. However, any member is welcome to ask for the information and it will be provided at each meeting. We have 37 paid members so far for the year.
Social Events [Olivia]
Swap partners have been assigned for the exchange with WAMQG. The quilts are due back at the October meeting. WAMQG will be joining our October meeting for the exchange! Use the information from your partner’s questionnaire to make a Mini Quilt (18 inches-ish). Contact Olivia if you have any questions.
Upcoming Quilt Shows/Events/Member Promotions
If you have a show or event that you would like the guild to know about please contact the board (ATLMQG@gmail.com) so we can get it added. We would like to promote paid members in our newsletters. If you have a pattern coming out or are teaching classes let us know so we can share the info! Please send in requests for the newsletter by the 15th of each month.
2018 Quilt Along [Ella]
Ella shared the 5th block from her quilt along with us -A Star is Born. Find the directions under News>Quilt Along.
Use #AMQGQAL2018 and #ATLMQG on social media to share your progress!
Program- Kari Fisher
Kari is a fabric designer based here in Atlanta as well a a garment sewing teacher at Top Stitch Design Studio. She has a degree in interior design and works with hand block printing to create one of a kind fabric. Her designs have been featured in several publications. It was very inspirational to hear about her design process and get her insights on the world of fabric creation.
Check out her website
http://www.karifisherdesigns.com
Show and Tell