My approach to QUILTING is very much the way I draw. I use warm up exercises to get me started… 15 minutes at a time…15 minutes of “play” and inevitably a QUILT idea emerges.I love QUILTING for myself and I love QUILTING for other people. It makes me very happy to be commissioned to make a QUILT for someone who I know will cherish it. A QUILT I have made keeps me attached to the people who live with it and that, besides my loving family, brings me the greatest joy.
Panel not wide enough? Add borders. Here coordinating dragonflies add to the width.
Everyone has panels – some have more than others. Most likely because you couldn’t resist the beautiful or fun picture of the panel or maybe you thought you would do something creative and different with all of the blocks on the panel. But, alas, where has the time gone and the creative incentive? Or perhaps you just forgot that you had them. My goal at the January meeting was to bring back that enthusiasm you had when you bought that panel and give you some fun and creative ways to just go ahead and sew up that panel. You Tube is a wonderful source for panel ideas and many of the quilt companies on You Tube have free patterns. The patterns I brought to the meeting were from Jordan Fabrics at – jordanfabrics.com They offer these patterns for free. So get busy – challenge yourself – and pick just one panel to see what you can do with the ideas that I presented. I dare you to bring at least a top that you have created with an old panel. Have fun – Shirlee Smith
Hello Ladies, I’m hoping this message finds you rested up after the holidays, I know I’m finally feeling like I’m catching up! We had so many wonderful Friendship Group parties and an AWESOME Guild Holiday Party. I heard from several of you, either during the event or after, that this was the best TBQ Holiday party ever, with the business part kept short allowing everyone to actually visit and enjoy the festivities. Thanks again to Karen Adams, Martie Winkelman and all who helped make it special!
So now that we aren’t scrambling to find the right gift for that special someone and then wrapping and maybe standing in line at the Post Office (I may have done that myself more then once) has everyone had time to work on the Presidents Challenge? I can’t wait to see the beautiful things my Quilting Sisters create. Remember we hope you donate your challenge to the Small Quilt Auction- but it is not mandatory.
As always, I leave you with these words:
May your bobbin always be full, May your seams be straight and quarter inch, And your fabrics fall soft upon your lap, And until we meet again, May all your finished quilts be bound with love.
Erin Sullivan, TBQ President 2018-2019
Membership
We would like to welcome Barbara Gall and Cheri Heinecke to TBQ! We are very happy to have you join us! Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Accolades!
Congratulations Kathleen Semerau for another special feature, this time in the Jan/Feb 2019 issue of Quiltmaker magazine.
Well ladies, a another year gone by. Hope none of you made any ridiculous resolutions like finishing all your PIGS. I decided this year I wasn’t going to make any resolutions. What will be will be! I get to start more PIGS…Company Store back in business. Now I hope you made the resolution to clean out your sewing room and donate to the Company Store. TBQ appreciates all donations. Remember your junk is someone else’s treasure. Happy New Year!
Lorraine Owen, and the Company Store Committee
Mentor’s table
Happy New Year everyone. Be sure to check out the Mentor’s Table tab in the main menu, as instructions and photos have been added.
Well – guess what – this month is going to be a surprise at the Mentor’s Table. I have something fun planned, but want to keep it a surprise this month. So be sure to stop by and see what’s up at the Mentor’s Table. Shirlee Smith
Block of the month
Congratulations to Pat Noel for winning our December Block of the Month! We are anxious to see the January submissions. Remember two blocks gives you two chances to win…one for the Quilt Show Market Place, and one for the drawing.
Pat Noel with her December Black Spruce blocks
January BOM in cool “snowflake” colors
Hostesses
If you cannot attend the meeting when it is your turn to be a hostess, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for set-up and stay for clean-up as needed.
Cheryl Boquet, Maria Boren, Beverly Bowe, Carlotta Brandenburg, Kate Browne, Carol Brownlow, Phyllis Byrnes, Pam Calhoon, Rosemary Carr, Lynne Chamberlin, and Angie Christy
Birthdays
Birthday girls are reminded to bring quilt related gifts for the monthly drawing
Yvonne Blitch, Jane Holland, Kathleen Bond, Susie Opdahl, Marti Harbour, Pam Jones, Karen Eads, Kate Browne, Shirley Kelliher, Sharon Harris, Sue Weisshaupt, Lynn Beck, Wanda Hughs, and Sandra Grepling
Newcomers
The Newcomers did not meet in December as we were all in the throes of fun, family, last minute projects, and pulling together our “Anything Southwest” Quilt Show basket. A special welcome to the Ladies that joined in November: Deb Johnson, Janet Shields, Carrie Casto and Norma Enfield. And we welcomed Barbara Gall and Cheri Heinecke in December. We will all be meeting later in January at the home of Molly Haney-Burleigh.
Community Service
Adult Center
It’s our Happy Anniversary! This month marks the start of TBQ’s 12th year of hanging quilts at the Adult Center…the start of our 12th year of sharing quilts we love with the community…the start of our 12th year of “decking the halls” at 1280 Rosser Street! Woohoo! Could there be anything more satisfying? Could there be anything more beautiful than this on-going mini-Quilt Show? I don’t think so. Enjoy this celebration!
The “It’s Christmas” quilts will be on display into mid-January, so you have some time to relax and enjoy Christmas after all the hustle and bustle of the holidays is over. Take a minute…just go sit in the Atrium of the Adult Center, and enjoy being surrounded by TEN stunning quilts! It will make your day!
The next display will include a collection of “Hearts” quilts and “Wedding Ring” quilts. Many of you offered quilts for this exhibit. Thank you! Thank you! I will be giving you a reminder phone call prior to the January 14th meeting to ask you to bring them to me at the meeting.
Quilt Sizes Needed: LARGE: from 60″ to 90″ wide, any length. (Need SIX.) SMALL: from 45″ to 60″ wide, any length. (Need FOUR.)
Future quilt display themes are: Medallion Quilts. Red & White Quilts, and Blue and White Quilts. If you have a quilt or two to loan to any of these exhibits, let me know!
Chamber of Commerce
Our featured quilter at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce for the next six weeks is Rachael Serverence. It’s a treat to stop by the Chamber on Goodwin Street to view the quilts. Be sure to check out Rachael’s quilts when you’re downtown.
Community Cupboard
Tom Ghan, St. Lukes Sexton shared with us the following statement on December 13th:
“THANK YOU for your contribution this month as always…your total was 224!!! WOW, THANK YOU also for your ‘gift’ and card. BLESS YOU. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!”
Handmade Hugs
Once again, TBQ members were notified by the CASA (court appointed special advocates) office that the need for quilts for area foster children had been met, and some of the Handmade Hugs quilts would be shared at the December adoption event. Members of the committee were invited to witness this very special event.
Dani Lerberg, Sharon Harris, Karen Johnson, Shon Wellborn, and Dianna Dunn represented TBQ at the December adoption event.
Quilt show 2019
The Quilt Show Committee continues to meet, plan, and work behind the scenes preparing for our main event – May 31 & June 1, 2019! Susan Perry is heading up the check-in and check-out process for the Quilt Show, and the Entry Form for our 2019 Quilt Show is now available in the Forms section of the website. Your quilts do not have to be completed by the entry date of April 8, however, we do need a photo as described on the form. You’ll still have plenty of time to complete your quilts. All quilts are welcome, from beginner to master quilters level, so let’s top 200 entries this year!!
Watch for the February/March issue of the Country Register at local quilt shops. TBQ will have a feature article about the show in this spring issue thanks to Carol Sweeden, Publicity Chair.
Rosemary Carr & Suzie Fields, Show Co-Chairs
Sisters of the Thread, have you made arrangements to have your mini-group picture taken? Oh wow! It’s sooooooo fun! Just give Shirlee Smith a call to get on her calendar. She’ll take it from there! We want all TBQ mini-groups to have a group picture taken. These pics will be on display in the Welcome Booth at the Quilt Show…”Sisters of the Thread” will shine in the spotlight! Shirlee will make up as many prints (at cost) as you want…or pics can be ordered from Costco or Walgreen’s…or wherever.
The Welcome Booth will be the first thing spectators see as they enter the Quilt show arena. The Welcome Booth will be staffed with happy quilters doing what they love to do most–stitching and talking! We’ll be looking for small quilts to display in the Welcome Booth–quilts including spools of thread! Have you got some to share? If not, you have time to make one! Go for it! Carolyn Edwards – Vignettes
More Party Pictures…
Pam Calhoon
Diane Grayson
Pat Noel
A festive affair
Adorable “union jacks” provided to all in attendance.
VP Martie Winkelman crowns the Chili Queen
Cynthia Crull
Cheryl Giovenco
Sandy Grepling’s “Where’s the Beef Chili” award
Lynda Ruiz’ green chili was an extra entry, along with her “Washabinaro” chili. Hot, Hot, Hot!
Ara Whetten’s organic lentil chili kept the fires burning
