The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met Aug. 13 at First Christian Church in Stuttgart in the fellowship hall with nine members present.
The leader opened the meeting with the Thought for the Day, “Not all angels have wings, some have a sewing machine.”
August Happy Birthday greetings were extended to two members. The July minutes and treasurer’s report were given. A thank you note was read from Arkansas Children’s Hospital for the teaching dolls the group sent, according to a news release.
In old business, several projects were discussed. Two members were delegated to find out more information on the size of the tote bags and what items are needed.
It was also announced that the Fall Quilt Trail will be planned later in the year.
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New Business:
The Oct. 8 meeting will be at Jackie’s Deli in Roe. Participants will meet at the church at 10 a.m. to carpool. The group will look at some quilts and will also have lunch after the meeting.
Show and Share:
A quilter showed a Ladies quilt top she is making for the retreat.
Another showed her purple afghan in progress.
The meeting was adjourned and everyone browsed among many donated squares of fabric to find just what was needed to finished that special project. The next meeting will be Sept. 10 at the church.
“Come join us,” a spokesman said.