The guild presented a quilty thank you gift to former president Jessica Skultety for her years of service.
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Two gifts were left over from our Secret Quilter swap in January.
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On the left, Linda received a purple mini from Laura. On the right, Kathleen got a turquoise and yellow piece from Kathy.
Aurifil Thread had contacted Jess S. about our guild, and sent a box swag bags that were handed out to members. We are all so grateful! Included in a reusable bag were informational brochures, two color charts, and a sample pack of six weights of thread. Amazing!
![Aurifil swag bag](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1550/25255608793_d825f15d2b_c.jpg)
Bee: Transportation themed blocks for Beth, covering lots of different types!
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Demo: Elaine gave a demo on faux piped binding, and passed around several examples.
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Block of the Month: The 2015 BOM from the Knoxville MQG is all done! We were impressed that there were so many finishes. Way to go, BOM participants.
![2015 QAL finishes 1](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1637/25183397503_98fc141232_c.jpg)
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Swap: Anything Valentine themed! Our members made mini quilts, mug rugs, and baskets. Great job!
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Show and tell:
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Lee finished a small quilt with different kinds of hearts and stars.
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New quilter Katie showed her high contrast, bright lap quilt.
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Chawne Kimber came to visit our guild, and brought her quilt "The One for Eric," which had just returned from QuiltCon where it won first place in the Improv category.
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Neva finished a bee quilt with a purple rectangle theme.
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Jess S brought a small wonky cross quilt and one made with Carolyn Friedlander fabrics.
![show n tell 8](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1595/25509330520_c31537a0a1_z.jpg)
New member Laura brought in a top with hundreds of small squares. So many!
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Another visitor was Jenelle of TrashN2Tees, who showed an applique piece she's working on cut from upcycled tshirts.
![show n tell 11](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1703/25183394213_ce718f00c9_z.jpg)
And speaking of tshirts, Laura B made her own to wear to work!