Our first completed quilt top! Pattern is Ascot by Villa Rosa Designs
Sadie has been in just about every picture I’ve taken of quilt camp progress this week. Big Girl greets campers every morning, provides encouragement and supervisory services, shares in snack time and walks campers to the door when it’s time to leave. She’s absolutely loved being in the middle of everything – typical Sadie. Next week’s schedule looks mighty quiet compared to this week.
Tomorrow is the last “official” day of quilt camp. Each girl should complete her flimsy, which is my goal. Getting a quilt sandwiched and beginning to straight-line quilt will be a bonus.
Biz bank update: New account was opened locally and biz funds are in the process of transferring from the previous bank (balance is now zero, so that’s a good sign). I ordered the smallest possible quantity of checks for the new account. Fortunately, everything should be back to normal within a week.
For the past decade, I’ve had a small biz checking account with an out-of-state, primarily on-line bank that specialized in banking services for entrepreneurs, gig workers and super small businesses. Yesterday’s mail contained an envelope with the logos of my bank + another bank on the outside. There’d been some major changes back in the spring, so I thought maybe this was the official notice that my bank had merged with another one.
My former financial institution merged with another one – but not by choice. The FDIC shut it down and sold the assets to another bank. The letter was quick to provide assurance that my money was safe. I could still access funds, use my debit card, make remote deposits, etc. The receiving bank would be in touch regarding account updates after the transition period. Curious, I visited the new bank’s website to view business accounts and services offered. Well-capitalized, yes, but not geared toward remote small business customers like me.
So, after Day 2 of Quilt Camp, I headed to my credit union to open a basic business (no monthly fee) checking account. I actually took the checkbook from my other account with me. At the advice of the credit union representative, I wrote a physical check for the exact remaining balance in the existing biz checking account and added $100 cash to make my opening deposit. Why? There’s an automatic 10 business day hold on any checks deposited within the first 30 days of a new account opening. The cash provides a bit of cushion until the electronic transfer from quilt camp fees posts- no holds there. Yes, it’s a bit annoying, but I can deal with it.
Now we wait. According to the letter and FDIC notice received in the mail, I have to officially close the account with the receiving bank once the balance reaches zero. Apparently they don’t just assume I want it closed.
One friend wasn’t able to join us this week. That’s why the brown table w/a small sewing machine is missing in the bottom photo. Her parents confirmed this last night about 9:30 p.m. I have an extra kit, which can be my project for August bee group meeting.
Two of the girls have been with me to quilt camp in Carrollton. They each completed the majority of their blocks today. I fully expect completed rows, and perhaps a quilt top out of them tomorrow. I have a little pressing and pinning homework to do to help the remaining camper be able to complete her 42 blocks tomorrow.
Anyway, I joined the masses at Hobby Lobby today to buy 16 yards of backing fabric. It averaged out to be $7.35 per yard because I picked up two batik fabrics. Still better than my LQS.
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