November meeting minutes

November 2017 Mtl MQG Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2017 at 7pm SouthWest Mission, Verdun, QC

Quick points of business:

• Welcome - any new members or visitors welcomes and introduction 
• December meeting will be holiday potluck - please bring a seasonal treat or snack to share with the group 
• How many plan to attend sew-in on Dec 2nd about 8 people. 

Meeting topics:

• Memory quilt workshop: 
• Make sure all attendees have paid the fees 
• Remind date, time and location 
• Further info (cutting instructions, etc) will be sent this week
• Charity quilts: 
• How many plan to make a completed quilt to donate in the spring? 
• Anyone interested in helping with charity quilt construction? We have some supplies (blocks, batting, backing, etc) to provide. 
• Melanie will coordinate the Vegas blocks.
• 1-hour basket swap swap
• Show and Tell 
• Stephanie – Halloween kitties 
• Shannon Somers – butterflies and triangle bag 
• Nicole – table topper – hexi shape spiral quilted and stockings 
• Nathalie – hockey quilt 
• Snezana – charity squares 
• Debby – wristlet purses mahjong 
• Patti – mini charm pack mini quilt – binding success 
• Beth – mug rug 
• Andreanne – EPP hexi quilt 
• Melanie – sports quilt 
• Jen – dipping toes back into quilting square.
• Break
• Talk - Quilt labels by Cinzia – the importance of labeling quilts 
• Collection of quilts even in museums often do not have labels 
• What should go on a label: 
• Who made it? Who quilted it? 
• When it was quilted? 
• Where it was quilted? 
• What other information can go on a label 
• Title 
• Reason for making the quilt 
• Original design or whose pattern it was 
• For exhibition name, address etc to contact maker after exhibit 
• Quebec registry or/and the Canadian Quilt registry number. 
• Tools to use 
• Freehand Marker Pigma Micron ink is Cinzia’s favourite does not bleed. Other permeant marker work. Heat set with an iron or dryer. 
• Embroidery 
• Machine embroidery 
• Screen prints on quilts 
• Block print stamp with fabric ink VersaCraft print ink 
• Printed fabric EQ Printable fabric other brands saw well 
• Spoonflower 
• Special symbol 
• QR code print out on fabric and send a message or link to a website.
• Skill builder block of the month: 
• Izzy - Log Cabin / Courthouse Steps