CWMQG Membership Meeting Minutes 2025-05-08
Present: Althea Gyde, Aleesha Kobernik, Cassandra Miller, Cindy Rudolph, Kristen Doerr, Lesley Allan, Michelle Bartholomew, Shelly Maitland, Nancy Straub, Peggy Ross, Tamara Dezellem and Terry Murphy.
Program: Roundtable discussion re “Quilt Classes In-Person and Online”
Panel participants: Peggy Ross, Tamara Dezellem, Lesley Allan and Thea Gyde
Moderator: Michelle Bartholomew
Classes Panel has Taken:
Michelle: What was your favorite class and why:
Tamara – Block Studies with Tara; it was online and she was very accessible. Zoom twice per month plus sew afternoon once per month and she was available for questions.
Thea – Katie Pasquiny Masopust “From Watercolor to Quilt.” Instruction was excellent; class was stimulating and moved at a good pace. She was a wonderful facilitator; encouraging and helpful who considered the skills and materials each student had. The class had a long supply list including watercolor paints, bubbles to blow, etc., but she made use of everything on the list.
Lesley – The “Game of Improve” with Maria Shell. It was lots of fun; lots of gaming
opportunities, unexpected surprises and very inspiring.
Peggy – “Katie Pasquiny Masopust”; she is an artist first and a quilter second. She is a beautiful painter and she brought out the creativity that people needed when learning a new skill. She kept the class moving. Also, Jane Dunnewold with Botanical Printing. She uses natural dying
techniques, very creative.
Lesley, what benefits have you seen in your quilts as a result of taking classes? The two Maria Shell classes have helped me move forward with improv and understanding improv is more about sewing fabric together but must think about what is the big picture, refining my work. I also took a color wheel class that gave me a more nuanced view of color in quilting.
Tamara; how do you find classes to take? Mostly from Instagram. If I see that other modern quilters follow a certain artist, I will follow them too and will then see postings for classes. I also sign up for newsletters for some specific shops.
Peggy shared she finds classes through Google; specifically, “art quilting” as her search words.
Peggy; how do you decide what classes to take; subject matter or teacher? Both, but more recently I pick the teacher first. I want a teacher who is organized, is very skilled and are subject matter experts. I expect a teacher to have a deep understand of quilting and color theory.
Thea; what is the difference between doing a class by yourself or with a buddy? I think it’s better with a buddy. I choose classes/teachers with excellent teachers. I prefer organized teachers with accurate supply lists, but having a buddy makes it even more fun. You should know how your buddy quilts, organizational skills, etc. I appreciate honest feedback from fellow quilters. You can even have a buddy in an on-line class and spend time together outside of class.
Lesley; tell us benefits of taking an in-person classes versus on-line or zoom. I think the benefit of in person is “game-on”, fewer distractions. An advantage of on-line is that is easier to access and more flexible. But, there is an energy in an in-person group setting and that helps expand quilting knowledge, creativity and boundaries.
Peggy; do you have any tips for getting the most out of a class? Need to know what your learning style is and how you can access the most information. I take detailed notes so that I can repeat them later and I am a visual learner. Go with an open mind because everybody is different. Some people misunderstand what the class is about and fail to bring the correct materials. You might have to pivot if you did not understand.
- Questions from Guild members:
Are there any supplies that are usually left off of the list and you find helpful? - An apron (if painting)
- Journaling and note taking supplies
- Items that make you comfortable at your own sewing station that you can bring
- Comfort for your room ex: aromatherapy, reading materials, noise machine
- Chair seat/back if neck and shoulder pain are a problem for you
- Overabundance of thread!
- Extra needles
- Extra light
Do you have class wish list or dream class?
Thea; another Katie Pasquini Masopust class “Working in a series”. Art quilts, improv is my preference. “Empty Spools” Classes in California.
Tamara; Susan Carlson who teaches collage work, fabric dying is also an interest.
Lesley; a destination class of some kind.
Peggy; I am looking at Pine Needle retreats because they are so much fun, the locations are great, the class sizes are around 20 people.
What about snacks? Some facilities provide snacks. Try to sit with different people at
mealtimes.
How did you get your sewing machines there? Usually bring my own machine; some places have rental machines or provide machines.
Negatives? Jean Empy-Faces moves people’s project pieces without permission, too much talking and not enough hands-on.
Any teacher you would prefer the book rather than the class? Marie Shell book on Improv, although she does teach things that are not in the book. Classes are reasonably priced and her handouts are excellent. Lesley shared that the study on color theory was good in some ways, but her books are excellent and the class was too long.
Show & Tell
Open Forum
Board of Directors job duties are listed on the website
Interest in Guild Training?
1. Block Printing
2. Beading
3. Artful Imrov (online class we could take together)
2025-05-01 Board Minutes
Present: Althea Gyde, Aleesha Kobernik, Cathy Sweeney, Jill Therriault, Tamara Dezellem, Terry Murphy
Facilitator: Althea Gyde, President
Updates:
David Owen Hastings Workshop: Remind attendees: please arrive at 8 to setup; class starts at 9. Class ends at 3, however, room will be open until 5:00 – Bring a lunch.Tamara will reach out with zoom link. Thea will bring her laptop.
Ohme Garden Quilt Show: Ohme Gardens is willing to install some ropes/chording between trees to hang guilts. This will allow for quilts and table runners to be hung for the show. Thea will add the Entry Forms to an all-Guild email with a reminder that each quilt, table runner and challenge will require a completed entry form. Thea will also include a reminder to sign up to volunteer.
Guild Meeting Agenda: Discussion re: rearranging the order for our meetings
in certain situations, for example nights when the President is part of the
meeting presentation. Meeting can begin with the Program, then Show & Tell,
then if there is time left before 8, we could do “open dialogue/community
engagement.” Not the format for every Guild meeting, but in some cases, we would omit Guild business and use a format such as “Announcements for the Group.” We will initiate this format for the May 2025 meeting.
May 8, 2025
5:30 – Social Time
6:00 – 8:00 Meeting
Agenda: Round table discussion sharing experiences with in-person training
as well as Zoom training.
Future Meetings
June Meeting –Improv Video from MQG. Possible Challenge: Make an Improv Block from “Drunkard’s Path”. “Improv Study – Improv Series”. You
could make just 1 block or 9. blocks. Be inspired by this video – from 1 – 9 blocks. The size of the block can be however the quilter decides.
July Meeting – July 10th to be held at Jill’s house. This will be a Potluck starting at 4:00 – Potluck. Topic: Applique – Slow Stitch – Needle turn. Tamara will come up with list of what supplies to bring. We will do handstitching in a circle with options.
August – No Guild Meeting due to CWQG Quilt Show
September Meeting – Outdoor picnic, photo shots of our quilts in outdoor setting, etc.
October Meeting – MQG Video by Michelle including needlework pattern. Develop “Needlework Swap” for December gift exchange.
Board meetings will continue to be held monthly through the remainder of 2025.
Challenges:
Ohme Gardens
Barkcloth due in December
IDEAS RECORDED AT RETREAT:
• Color Wheel Challenge: colors are assigned to members using color wheel, small quilts to be made and displayed so you could see the color wheel in action. If we choose this challenge, we could show it at the Ohme Gardens in 2026.
• Book Club Challenge: Members make a quilt inspired by a book, for example a book about an octopus as the inspiration.
• Plein Air Painting/Photograph picnic and quilting alfresco where we gather for a picnic, photograph our quilts outside, optional hiking options, maybe tie this event into the color wheel challenge.
• Program Series on International Quilting Techniques and History
• Guild Business and Order of Meeting Proposal: Program, Show and Tell, Sharing Time (what excites you, new projects, problem solving with peers, mini challenge with another member, design ideas, etc) with
guild business being sent out in an email update prior to the
meeting. Also, firm meeting end time of 8 PM Pacific.
• Other mentions: Food Safe Fabric from Splash.com, Tara Faughnan Give and Take Quilt Pattern, Katie Pasquini Masopust Allegre Retreat,
and Leslie Tucker Jennison.
Tamara – for the Good of the Order – I was able to change the zoom to her own
contact information and credit card information. The guild will reimburse her.
2025-03-13 Membership Minutes
CWMQG
Facilitator: Lesley Allan, Guild President
Present: Lesley Allan, Michelle Bartholomew, Tamara Dezellem, Kristen Doerr, Aleesha Kobernik, Cassie Miller, Peggy Ross, Cindy Rudolph, Nancy Straub, Cathy Sweeney, Jill Therriault and Terry Murphy
First Order or Business
Our longtime member, Sharon Paine passed away. The group shared memories and thoughts about Sharon. Her family has planned a Celebration of Life to be held on April 11th at the Highlander Golf Club in East Wenatchee at 1 PM.
Proposed Amendment to the CWMQG By-Laws
- Tamara sent a copy of the Proposed By-Laws to CWMQG members proposing the officer terms of service be changed from 2 years to 1 year effective January 1, 2026. She also made some minor changes to language that was not relevant to our Guild.
- Nancy Straub made a Motion to accept the changes to the By-laws as written and Cindy Rudolph seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously.
May 2025 Program
- The May 2025 Program will be a Panel Discussion regarding Quilt Workshops both on-line and in person. Topics will include what to bring, how to pack, preparation, and how to research instructors to meet your needs and many more! Tamara, Peggy, Thea and Lesley have agreed to serve on the Panel. If you have questions for the Panel, please email Lesley prior to the meeting.
Guild Team Reports
- April 2025 Retreat is being planned by Shellie and Terry. The cost is $25 and additional details will be forthcoming.
- May 2025 Workshop with David Owen Hastings has been finalized. Thea and Tamara will troubleshoot any problems with IT setup.
- Ohme Gardens Challenge: Jill is designing an entry form and Thea designed a wonderful Promotion.
Quilt Com
- Michelle Bartholomew won an Award of Excellence! Yay Michelle!
- March Program: Alternative Grid, a video produced by the Modern Quilt Guild.
Program: Alternative Grid Video produced by the Modern Quilt Guild
The program is based on using a 3 square by 3 square “Rule of Thirds” grid. Elements of Modern Quilting include asymmetry, use of negative space, cropping and rule of thirds.
This video can be accessed on the Modern Quilt website at: https://www.themodernquiltguild.com/resource/on-demand-education-alternate-grid/
Show & Tell.
Adjourn – Next Meeting is April 10, 2025: Social 5:30-6 Meeting 6-8 PM
2025-02-09 Membership Minutes
Facilitator: Lesley Allan, Guild President
Present: Lesley Allan, Michelle Bartholomew, Tamara Dezellem, Kristen Doerr, Aleesha Kobernik, Cassie Miller, Peggy Ross, Debbie Shemorry, Cathy Sweeney and Terry Murphy.
Board Meeting Updates
- The Board is working on a proposed Amendment to our By-Laws which would change the term for office holders from 2 years to 1 year. Tamara is working on the document and the proposed change will be voted on by the Guild at the March, 2025 meeting.
- Jill is organizing the Ohme Gardens Quilt Show from July 18-20th. She informed the Board that Guild members can list their quilts for sale. If a Guild member wants to sell quilt(s), please let Jill know by March 31st. Jill asks the sellers to create an artist statement for each quilt.
- The Guild website will be reorganized by Peggy Ross. The website is the welcome center for folks interested in joining the Guild as well as an information center for members.
- Instagram: Aleesha has volunteered to maintain the Guild’s Instagram account. We would like to have at least one post per week on Instagram. Please e-mail Aleesha if you have a photo or video you would like posted on Instagram. Please note “Instagram” on your e-mail to help Aleesha with this effort.
- Workshop with David Owen Hastings: May 31, 2025 from 9-3 at Cordell, Neher & Co . The room will be open from 8-5. Please arrive by 8:30 to set-up. The class supply list has been sent out.
- March Program: Alternative Grid, a video produced by the Modern Quilt Guild.
Program – Aleesha Kobernik presented on the history of Barkcloth
- Cloth made from bark was the first textile on all continents!
- In Hawaii, the “Paper Mulberry Tree” was used to create cloth.
- The process of making the cloth is very elaborate and has been revived in recent years by a small group of Hawaiians.
- The making of this cloth was greatly reduced after 1778 when Captain Cook traded cotton cloth for the barkcloth.
- The cotton cloth was much more durable and desirable.
- Aleesha shared a documentary about barkcloth and may be viewed using the link below:
- https://youtu.be/guSPppwqXqk
Show & Tell
Adjourn – Next Meeting is March 13, 2025: Social 5:30-6 Meeting 6-8 PM
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2025-02-06 – Minutes – Board
Meeting facilitated by Althea Gyde
Present: Althea Gyde, Tamara Dezellem, Cathy Sweeney, Lesley Allen, Peggy Ross and Jill Theriault.
By-Laws: Tamara agreed to draft initial updates and forward to Leslie for review before bringing this to the Guild for a vote.
Website: Peggy is working on our website with the goal of driving interest in our Guild, as well as protecting the privacy of our members. She will be adding a “password only” section of our website.
Membership: Tamara reported that 20 Guild members from 2024 have paid their 2025 membership dues and two have not. President will send e-mail to Kristen Doer requesting outreach to the two unpaid members to request if they are still interested in joining. After the final tally is complete, Tamara will send final 2025 to the Modern Quilt Guild along with our dues payment.
Income & Expenses: Tamara has completed an excel spreadsheet with income & expenses for our Guild and will be sending it to the Modern Quilt Guild. The IRS Form 9090-N is filed through the Modern Quilt Guild.
Social Media: Aleesha is in charge of social media for 2025; the Board is expecting a post on Instagram a minimum of once per week. Guild Members will be requested to e-mail Aleesha using “Instagram” in the subject area with activities to post on a routine basis at the next Guild Meeting.
Programming:
February Presenter: Aleesha – Bark cloth
March Modern Quilt Guild – Alternative Grid (video, project & pattern)
April Spring Retreat
May Members: How to maximize the experience of Online Trainings & Quilt Alongs
June Modern Quilt Guild – Improv and follow up of training by David Owen Hastings
July
August
September Tentative-Modern Quilt Guild – Maximalism (Video, Project & Pattern)
October Tentative-Fall Retreat
November Tentative – Modern Quilt Guild – Handwork by Michelle Bartholomew
(Video, Project & Pattern)
Special Events:
Ohme Gardens: Peggy is heading up the Ohme Gardens Challenge. Members need to commit to # of quilts by March 31st, at the latest. Please label quilts and if you want to sell your quilts, that is fine Ohme Gardens Management. Please price them clearly and provide VENMO information for payment.
David Owen Hastings Class: Contract has been signed and class supply list has been sent out. 16 Guild Members and 1 Friend have registered; 2 will be using Zoom to access the workshop and 15 will attend at Cordell-Neher. The net cost to the Guild is $285.00
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:
It would be beneficial to the Guild to add Job Descriptions for the Board Members as well as the Committee Volunteers. Please develop a draft and send to Lesley Allan to be discussed at our March, 2025 meeting.
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2025-01-09 Membership Minutes
Facilitator: Althea Gyde
Present: Lesley Allan, Tamara Dezellem, Kristen Doerr, Thea Gyde, Aleesha Kobernik, Shelli Maitland, Cassie Miller, Michele Mosely, Terry Murphy, Sharon Paine, Peggy Ross, Cindy Rudolph, Debbie Shemorry, Teresa Shover, Nancy Straub, Cathy Sweeney, Jill Therriault, Terry Murphy and Lynette Westendorf.
Board Meeting Updates
$50 annual dues to be paid by January 15, 2025 to maintain access to resources at Modern Quilt Guild.
New Meeting Format:
Ice breaker question to introduce new members to the Guild
Bring a friend
Business items read by facilitator followed by Q & A when/if applicable
Program
Show & Tell
Finish meeting by 8:00 PM.
Guild Schedule for 2025
1st Thursday – Board Meeting (Zoom)
2nd Thursday – General Meeting (Zoom)
3rd Saturday – Sew In (9-3) at Cordell Neher
January 18
February 15
March 15
April (3-day Retreat)
May – August – No Sew Ins
September – 3-day retreat
Oct – Dec – No Sew Ins
4th Thursday – Sewing Together (Zoom)
2025 Programming
January Picture This! Quilt Inspiration from photos – Thea & Tamara
February All about Bark Cloth – Aleesha
March Alternative Grid Quilts – MQG Community
April Retreat/Spring Fling Mixer & Maximalist Project Reveal
May Quilt Class Discussion Panel (Online and in-person classes)
June Improvisation (MQG Community)
2025 Volunteers
Communications & Social Media – Aleesha
Show & Tell, Guild Events, Modern Quilting Community, QuiltCon Coverage
Contact Aleesha or tag her on Instagram @Lupinehook
Retreats (Spring & Fall) – Shelli & Terry
Thursday Sew-In – Jill
Saturday Sew-In – Shelli
Website – Peggy
Check website for events, meeting links and updates
Two sew-alongs Knit & Thread – Small Duffel Bag
January 25th – Rosie Taylor Craft Make & Mend Kit
Special Workshops – Cindy & Peggy
Workshop with David Owen Hastings: Zoom: May 31, 2025 from 9-3 at Cordell, Neher & Co . The room will be open from 8-5. Please arrive by 8:30 to set-up.
Members & guests may choose to participate from an offsite location.
- Cost for the workshop is $40.00 for Guild members and $75.00 for non-guild members.
- 15 Members enrolled for in-person sight; we have room for 1 more person. Enrollment is now open to friends & family of Guild Members.
- Please bring your own lunch, snacks & drinks.
- Supply List will be provided soon!
Ohme Gardens Quilt Show
- The 2025 Ohme Gardens Outdoor Quilt Show will be held on July 18, 19 and 20, at 3327 Ohme Road, Wenatchee from 9AM to 6 PM each day.
- Members are encouraged to display 2 large quilts or the equivalent in small quilts. Quilts will be taken down each night and stored in Jill’s trailer for safekeeping to be rehung the next morning.
- Participating members are required to volunteer for one of six, five-hour shifts (2 shifts per day). This will cover hanging and manning the show or manning the show and take down.
- Members are asked to commit to the show by March 31, 2025. Please let Jill know if you plan to show
Ohme Gardens Challenge Quilts
- Members are encouraged to do a challenge for the Ohme Gardens Outdoor Quilt Show.
- Rules:
12” X 12” finished Mini Quilt - Must include Featured Fabric on the front of the quilt.
- Peggy is in charge of the Featured Fabric; if you would like to participate and have not yet received a 5 ½ by 7-inch piece of the Featured Fabric, contact her as soon as possible.
Program – Quilt Inspiration from Photos – Thea and Tamara
Abstract vs. Realism?
Whole or In Part?
Line, Shape, Color & Texture
Resources:
App – “Procreate” Photo App
App – “A Quilty Solid”
https://www.jeanwellsquilts.com
Show & Tell
Adjourn – Next Meeting is February 13, 2025. Social 5:30-6 Meeting 6-8 PM