President's Welcome
Cara reminded members of our ongoing efforts to offer more opportunities to those who work during the day. We have an evening Zoom coming up on May 15, weekend in-person sew day on May 17, and in-person Evening Sewcial on May 22.
Visitor Welcome
Ashley, Member at Large, welcomed 1 new member and 2 visitors
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Reminder that the 15 15 Challenge is on!
The MQG has posted requirements for the 2026 QuiltCon challenges
Our first evening Zoom program will occur in June, Raven will share some of the color palette building tricks she learned at QuiltCon 2025
Cara invited members to note their interest in the Winter Park Library program in July
Please get a directory photo to Raven if you haven't already!
SEWN Swap Quilts have arrived from DC, Denver, and Chicago!
Roughly 100 quilters across all guilds participated! All participants received a SEWN Swap pin. Here's what was delivered to Orlando recipients:
Treasurer's Report
Report is available via the presentation (linked up top)
Education
Laura Chick, our Education Coodinator shared information on our upcoming Quilted Jacket workshop with Caroline Janny. Tickets are available on the site.
Due to popular demand, we are looking into offering another bag making class with Bradie!
There is room in a Cabin Fever Guild workshop with Kestrel Michaud. It is Monday, June 30 from 9AM - 4PM. The $95 class fee includes the kit fee. This is a design workshop to help you turn an image into a quilt. There will be a trunk show at the meeting the following evening. Let Tina Mercado know if you are interested.
Round Robin Quilts have been Completed!
Members of Team 1 (Black/White/Brights)
Priscilla Haga, Cherie Zabel, Pat Porter, Susan Rose, Pam Edwards, Ashley Gottshalk, Tina Mercado, Alicia Homrich
Members of Team 2 (Beige/Green/Blue)
Linda Johnson, Kelly Morton, Betty Baker, Pat Porter, Cherie Zabel, Linda Casey, Julia Hunt, & (Denise Stone), Priscilla Haga
Programming - Surface Pattern Design with Ashley Gottshalk
Ashley presented her process for creating a new printed fabric. For anyone looking to learn more, she recommends looking into classes by Bonnie Christine. She has a free Mini Course in Surface Design as well as a podcast.
Community Outreach
We will be doing a project for Legal Aid soon - let us know if you are interested in participating!
Our QuiltCon quilt was donated to Second Harvest Food Bank
Last year's Round Robin Quilts were donated to Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Education Basket
Nancy Madigan won this month's basket!
BOM
Pam Abrams won this month's BOM!
Sew and Tell
