The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met Sept. 10 at the fellowship hall of First Christian Church in Stuttgart for their Sit ‘n Sew.
With six members present, the leader opened the meeting with the Thought for the Day, “Listen, the amount of sewing ‘stuff’ I have is NOTHING compared to the amount that I don’t have. This is what we call ‘gaining perspective.'”
The August minutes and treasurer’s report were given. September Happy Birthday greetings were extended to a member, according to a news release.
In old business, several ideas for projects were discussed: Hope of the Delta, an agency that helps mothers and infants, needs diapers and burp pads. The quilters are still making the teaching dolls for Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Pillows are still need for breast cancer patients at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Other ideas are always welcome.
In new business, plans are being finalized for a field trip to see the Quilt Trail in Perryville.
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For Show and Share: A member displayed a baby quilt for Hope of the Delta, a quilter showed a bolster pillow to go with her Ladies’ Quilt, and a member had a Log Cabin quilt top.
After the business session, everyone had a sack lunch. After lunch, members were busy with various projects. Two women stuffed a dozen pillows for breast cancer patients. A member crocheted on her afghan for the silent auction for the Fall Fest on Oct. 31 at the church. Another sewed on a seat belt strap. A member made fabric crosses. A participant sewed on her pillows also for the craft fair at the fall fest Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
Participants were reminded that they will meet at the church at 10 a.m. Oct. 8 to carpool to Roe for their October meeting at Jackie’s Deli to view her mother’s quilts. Attendees will eat lunch there after the meeting.
“Come join us,” a spokesperson said.