Amanda lead a program on Quilt Photography, starting with the question of why are you taking the photograph - is it for personal documentation, to share on social media, or to submit to a show or publication? Discussion centered around a detailed shot list, cell phone photo tips vs. SLR photo tips, how to handle common issues such as shadows or lint on the quilt, lighting sources. Excellent examples were provided using many of Amanda’s quilts. The presentation was recorded and will be placed on the guild website.
Amanda noted that a new volunteer process that will be implemented soon with sign ups will be by task using a Google form. Further information will be sent via email and tasks will be posted in the newsletter.
Danica noted that several of the MQG favorites will be returning such as the Make a Difference Challenge and the MQG Mini Swap. Members were reminded that each month the MQG will publish a color palette that members are encouraged to use as an inspiration to their own quilts. The MQG Color Inspiration Palette will be published in the guild newsletter for ease of reference.
Amanda and Danica provided updates to QuiltCon, including: (i) Danica has emailed the member QuiltCon schedule overview to those members attending; and (ii) small logos stickers were purchased to add to your QuiltCon name badge. Members attending QuiltCon were encouraged to remain after the meeting for an update from Danica who was already onsite at QuiltCon.
Amanda announced that a location for the in-person general meetings has been secured beginning with the March 21st meeting. Located at the Publix at Airport and Whitesburg, the community meeting room is on the first floor. Further information will be published in the newsletter. Members are encouraged to bring sew and tell items and community outreach items to drop off
Pam reminded members to participate in the 2023 Stitched in Color Sew Along, a scrappy log cabin quilt. Members finishing the quilt by the March meeting will be eligible for a prize.
Sew & Tell presentation was shown and members stayed after the meeting to chat.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.