Fourth and last General Meeting of 2024

The last meeting for 2024 was held on the 26th of October 2024 hosted by the Stukkies (translate to small pieces in English) quilting group with a demonstration of the seminole quilt block by Charlotte Naudé and inktense coloring by chairperson and group leader, Christa Gouws.

Members and guests were greeted by Stukkies members at the door and each handed a packet of gift tags made by the Stukkies members.

Vendors at the meeting included Annamarie Wessels of Elna Bloemfontein

Marie Coetzee of Pfaff/Husqvarna

Cecile and Piet Lombard of Quiltalk

Cecile on the right and Piet in the background

Ansulet Swanepoel of Clover and Stitch

and Lemon Tree Fabrix

Tables were decorated with bottles creatively covered in fabric pieces.

Beautiful quilts were on display.

A modern Baby Jane stitched in a purple and turquois colorway stitched in miniature 1.5" blocks.

Part of the formalities was to say goodbye to Rika who was our liaison with the NG Church office for many, many years.  She was always there to give a helping hand with the various needs we had over the years when hosting our general meetings.

Rika on the left with Christa, our chairperson.

It was also time to appoint a new chairperson and vice chairperson as two years has flown by.  Frances van Schalkwyk, the OKG's representative of the South African Quilters' Guild made sure that the process was done according to the correct code and conduct required for the election of a new committee.

And the new chairperson for 2025/2026 is Esta Knoetze with Christa Gouws voted as vice Chairperson.  With Esta's experience as secretary for Christa the past two years, she will bring undoubtedly valuable knowledge and experience to the OKG in her new role.

Christa Gouws left and Esta Knoetze on the right
Christa was the chairperson for the 2023/2024 period and Esta the secretary.

Some of the attendees at the meeting.

After some delicious refreshments, it was time for the demonstrations.

Charlotte Naudé explaining the seminole technique.

And Christa Gouws demonstrating with inktens pencils.

And with that it's a wrap for 2024.  Wishing all our members, friends, families, readers and viewers joy, blessings and peace.  Travel safe if you have to and let's start 2025' refreshed and inspired.