November 2025

The November meeting of the Corvallis Modern Quilt Guild (CMQG) was conducted at the Corvallis Museum. Colleen, President, convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Susan, in the absence of Joyce, membership Chair, welcomed 51 in attendance. There were three guests in attendance at the evening meeting. Our membership has grown by four new members.

Announcements

• The guild’s booth at Quiltopia, which was held on November 7-8, 2025, was a successful event. Several attendees expressed interest in the CMQG. Colleen thanked and recognized the volunteers that helped make the event a positive experience.

• The QuiltCon Challenge quilt top is finished and was shown to the membership prior to being quilted. Heidi Rodi, Piece and Joy Quilting in Dallas, OR, will now work to complete the task of quilting the challenge quilt top. A big thanks was expressed to Carah, who designed the quilt and organized its completion along with all the members that contributed to the piecing of the top.

Early Renewal Gift Selection

The first forty guild members that renewed their 2026 membership were given a surprise gift bag of fabrics. Many smiles and comments were shared as members peeked into their bags. As a reminder, the last day to renew is February 13, 2026.

Program - Ruler Techniques Demo

Beth shared her favorite Quilter Select items - a non-slip ruler and a rotary cutter. She also shared her techniques to open seams with a surgical blade seam ripper or a mustache trimmer. Mieke demonstrated how she uses a Stripology ruler to cut strips and to square up blocks. The membership was reminded that the Library of Things has two Stripology Rulers that can

be checked out.

Activity Lead Spotlight and Volunteer Thanks

The activity leaders were thanked for their leadership participation in the various CMQG activities and groups. The leaders, listed below, shared a quick explanation as to the purpose of each group. In addition, Ann and JC presented an overview of using the CMQG website.

• Pattie - Hand Sewing group, Book Club & until recently Virtual Sew Days, A.M. host

• Karen - Uncommon Embroidery small group host

• Sara - Virtual Sew Days, A.M. host, took over for Pattie

• Susan - Virtual Sew Days, P.M. host

• Ann - Website Manager

• JC - Library of Things, Social Media, Website Backup

• Mieke - Community Giving (donation quilts)

• Diana - In-Person Sew Days host

2025 Giving Slideshow

A slideshow presentation of the 80+ quilts our guild has made and donated this year was shown. In addition, Alice shared a letter and pictures from the donation that we made to Red Feather Ranch for the Native Women Veterans retreat.

Exhibit Opportunities

There are currently three opportunities for upcoming quilt display exhibits.

• Unitarian Fellowship Exhibit - December 2025 - February 2026 - Consider showing Christmas quilts in the back section for the month of December - Remember selling quilts is permitted.

• Honoring the Woman Farmer Challenge - June 2026 - refer to the CMQG Challenge page.

• Quilts in the Garden - June 2026.

Get ’Er Done Project

Several members showed their completed #3 project on their Get ’Er Done list. The names of the October Get ’Er Done participants will be placed in the final cash drawing to be held in December. This is the last drawing for the year. However, members can join in the fun and be entered into the drawing for cash at the end of the 2026 year and have the satisfaction of finishing projects. To participate in the 2026 Get ’Er Done Project, contact Candy. The project number drawn to be completed by the February 2026 meeting is #8.

Donation Quilts

Members wishing to make a quilt donation to the guild should contact Mieke.

Request

Pattie has been asked to conduct a presentation on the topic of modern quilts at several different guilds in the upcoming year. Pattie, along with JC, is preparing a slide show presentation of quilts. Pattie is asking the membership to share their quilts with her for this presentation. The next opportunity for pictures to be taken of quilts is at the January In-Person Sew Day. Pattie would love to snap a photograph of your beautiful quilt in January.

Library of Things

JC reminded members that items in the Library of Things are available for members to borrow. She has added some rulers, quilting rulers, templates, and three sets of different color cards (AGF, Kona, and Moda Bella) to the library. Members were reminded that a spreadsheet of available items in the Library of Things can be found on the guild’s website under the general resources section. The spreadsheet includes a photo along with a description of the item and the manufacturer. To check out or return items, come to a meeting, Sew Day, or contact JC.

FYI

Kim will be covering the Library of Things for JC during the month of December. In addition, Carah is covering the Social Media, and Ann will handle all website needs during the month of December. Please contact these ladies for any of your needs in JC’s absence.

Show and Tell

Various members of the group shared their delightful quilting projects. In addition, members showed their scrappy triangles for the CMQG 2025 Block of the Month Challenge, Community Quilts, and their Get ’Er Done projects.

Book Club

The ZOOM book club event will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The club will be reviewing Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton. Looking ahead, the January 2026 title will be How to Read a Book by Monica Wood.

Upcoming Activities/Programs

• Elfster Gift Exchange: Sign-up close November 14, 2025. See the website for details.

• Programming Survey: Please complete by November 14, 2025, to help shape next year’s program.

• Annual Holiday Potluck and Party: December 11, 2025. Volunteers are needed for the small planning crew. Food sign-ups will come later.

The Binding

Membership was welcomed to attend the guild’s post-activity , The Binding, after the termination of the evening meeting. The Binding is an after-meeting activity where members enjoy conversation and get acquainted with each other.

Upcoming Guild and other Quilting Events:

• In-Person Sew — November 9th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Virtual Sew Day — Saturday, November 22nd, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Book Club — Wednesday, November 19th, 7 p.m. Zoom

• Uncommon Embroidery (4th Fridays) — held November 11th this month, 10 a.m. - 12 noon in Albany

• Hand Sewing (1st Sundays) — December 7th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Marty S.