The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met Dec. 11 in the fellowship hall of First Christian Church of Stuttgart for their Christmas party with five members present.
The leader opened the meeting with the Thought for the Day, “Families are like old quilts … although they tend to unravel at times … each can be stitched back together with love.”
The November minutes and treasurer’s report were read. A thank-you note was read from Arkansas Children’s Hospital. December Happy Birthday greetings were extended to four members, according to a news release.
There being no business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned. Members gathered around the table to play the Left-Right game.
A member won the toss, and shared her bounty with everyone. Members then had a potluck lunch with much visiting and sharing of recipes and quilting stories.
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The quilt society also met Nov. 13 at Jackie’s Deli in Roe, with seven members present and one guest. The Thought for the Day was “Sign at a fabric store: Parking for quilters only … Violators will be stitched in the ditch.”
The October minutes and treasurer’s reports were read. A memorial was given to the Caring and Sharing Pantry in DeWitt in memory of Winnie Cotton.
The members decided to postpone any field trips until spring.
A member had a Quilt of Valor quilt top in the Bowtie Blocks pattern.
Another member showed a table runner made in the Tumbler Blocks pattern. She also used a Fan Blocks pattern on the reverse side, which made it reversible. The blocks had been part of a treasure trove at a past quilt camp at Cross Heirs years ago. The members were enthusiastic at the way she put them together to make something unique and beautiful, according to the news release.
A member mentioned that she had an unfinished quilt top that had been someone else’s. She asked if anyone would like to take on that project. The members decided to make it a group project and finish it at the next Sit ‘n’ Sew in January. She also had several boxes of fabric for the club.
After the business session, the members enjoyed a lunch of either barbecue or cheeseburgers.
“Both were delicious and well-worth the drive to Roe,” a spokesperson said.
After lunch, everyone looked at the quilts made by a member’s mother years ago. Several won prizes at quilt shows all over the country.
The next meeting will be a Sit ‘n’ Sew on Jan. 8.
“Come join us,” a spokesperson said.