a name change was proposed

Attached, complete with photographic evidence, are the minutes from the latest meeting of the Makers.  

Agenda:  Make a table runner from the "dots" edition of Making Magazine or perhaps a needle book.  All our members must have options.  

Maker Joan provided guidance by starting her project early in order to assist her fellow makers as needed.  I love her orange/red colors that will be so pretty from now into Christmas.  Instructions were consulted.  Errors were made.  

Maker Carol used this time to plan out her needle book.  In other words, though she thought the table runner was an EXCELLENT idea for a project she did not bring material to actually do the project.  Her supportive maker friends thought this was funny so did not revoke her status in the group. 

As of this writing, I have received photos from Ann and Joan of their finished projects.  Meanwhile, I have been happily stitching on needlework, figured out the difficult part that had me stumped with my knitted vest project, AND am back on the straight and narrow.    

You may recall that when last we met, it was the inside outside bag that we worked on.  Ann, took it over the top and made a few more.  Because she could.  She also made a motion that we should change our name from The Makers to The Prairie Makers.  To differentiate us from all the other Makers.  This motion was voted on and passed.  

There were no photos taken of the chicken salad sandwiches or the killer brownies that Maker Joan served as refreshments.  Trust me, they were good. I am hosting next month.  She sets a high bar to follow.  

The best part of this day, for me, was picking up projects that have been languishing and getting excited about working on them again.  Sometimes you need to be surrounded by a creative force to do this.  

Minutes submitted for your approval by Prairie Maker Carol

P.S.  Projects being undertaken by other groups of Makers are appreciated for our future consideration.  

Comments

[Chris oliveira]

Are the Prairie Makers selling any of their wares? Those inside outside bags are soooo cute.

[Carol]

Chris: good question. For me “making” is the opportunity to play and have fun with no expectation of an outcome that will be great. Of course I would like it if all my projects were perfect in the end, but they rarely are, except to me. I
love all the things I make because I remember the joy of the activity. Selling would add a layer of pressure that would make it seem like work. Since I already have a full time job, I like to keep my fun free of any expectations. Carol

[jacki long]

Wonderful! I always enjoy the combinations of patterns, never too many patterns I say!

[Maker Wendy]

This is what your next project should be! I am teaching myself to crochet so that I can make this blanket. It is looking good so far. 😀
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spice-of-life-blanket

I love reading your blog. You and Mary Ann are both so witty and have a great sense of humor!

Maker Wendy
PS You can see the my blanket so far here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BphpjzFDGZk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

[Carol]

Agreed Jacki!

[jeanette sclar]

I know you meant "submitted by Prairie Maker Carol". Understood.

[carol]

Jeanette: your correction to the minutes is noted and appreciated. The record has been corrected.