The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met Jan. 8 at the First Christian Church’s fellowship hall in Stuttgart for their Sit ‘n Sew. Six members and two guests were present, according to a news release.
The leader opened the meeting with the Thought for the Day, “A man and a quilt will both keep you warm at night … but a quilt never says anything stupid.”
The December minutes and treasurer’s report were read. January Happy Birthday greetings were extended to a member.
A Thank You card was read from Winnie Cotten’s family for the memorial the club made to the Caring and Sharing Pantry.
Old Business: The club is planning to have a field trip in the spring to see the Arkansas Quilt Trail.
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New Business: It was decided to reinstate quilt club dues of $10 a year, to be collected in February.
Show and Share:
A member had several items she made for the Christmas Shoe Boxes, dresses, shorts, book bags, and ditty bags. She has made many pillowcases for a friend’s shelter in Mountain View and is working on a lap quilt for the nursing home.
A member also had a Noah’s Ark quilt in progress and a Teddy Bear Picnic quilt. A Three Wise Men quilt was made by her friend.
After the business session, several members settled down to work on their projects.
A member made pillows for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Breast Cancer Center. Another worked on her lap quilt for the nursing home, and someone crocheted on an afghan for their GRR Retreat Scholarship auction.
The next meeting will be Feb. 12.
“Come join us,” a spokesman said.
A Grand Prairie Quilt Society member displays a Noah’s Ark quilt Jan. 8. (Special to The Commercial)