2018 AGM and Orphan Block Evening
June AGM and Orphan Block Evening – by Jo
Our evening started with Claire giving out the dates of several Quilt Shows coming up, especially Sandown Racecourse, this weekend, and a talk at Beckenham Quilters by Julia Gahagan on 3rd July.
The minutes of last years AGM were then approved followed by reports from the Treasurer, Secretary and the Chair. We welcomed six new members to our group and Eileen informed us that our waiting list for new members was now open. Claire talked about our upcoming exhibition and reminded us we have to complete our exhibition forms by the August meeting but there is a UFO day in September which we could use to finish our exhibits.
In the corner of the hall was an amazing display of some of the Linus quilts, baby blankets and hats that have been made, I loved the blue and white one of the dogs heads. I would love the pattern from the clever lady that made it, please.
Then followed a much needed cuppa.
Now for those poor orphan blocks. We ended up with five tables covered in blocks of all sizes, colours and design. The fun then began trying to match blocks together to build more tops for more Linus quilts and for someone to take it home and put together. I have one to make and look forward to seeing the others.