Next Meeting – December 9, 2019 – Thumb Butte Quilters' Guild

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear TBQ Friends,

A good day is a day spent quilting, laughing and sharing with friends. It was great to see so many wonderful friends at our November meeting! The 5×5 quilt show was really awesome and inspirational! I think everything went pretty well. I promise to get there early to turn the heater on. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. My door is always open.

I am looking forward to the Christmas party! I understand the committee is doing a fantastic job, so it should be a fun time for all! See you all in December!

Linda Craig – TBQ President 2019-2020

Advice from a quilt
Make lasting memories
Block time for family
Cherish tradition
Find common threads
Know when to cut corners

WAYS & MEANS

COMPANY STORE

There will be no Company Store in December due to our party.

If you have any donations, I would be happy to take them.

Merry Christmas 🎁

Lorraine Owen, Chair

MENTOR’S TABLE

The Mentor’s Table for November showed a quick and easy way to check your needle and thread size compatibility to avoid breakage when sewing. Simply thread the needle with the thread you are using before putting it in your machine. The needle should glide easily back and forth on the thread, kind of like ziplining.

Simple ways to check for 1/4″ seams were also shown. You can use ruler and tape or another way was to sew three 1 1/2″ strips together with a quarter inch seam. The middle strip should measure 1″ exactly. Strips were available for members to try at home.

But, the biggest part of the Mentor’s Table was the announcement of doing Bonnie Hunter’s Winter Mystery Quilt 2019, Frolic! for anyone wanting to do the journey together. As of now the introduction is available and anyone wanting to do this should go to Quiltville.Blogspot.com and download and/ or print the introduction. This is also the same place to go to each week for the new clue. The clues start on Black Friday and will probably go to the first of the year. Ten support sessions have been scheduled for participants. Contact Cheri Heinecke for more information or to join in the fun.

Cheri Heinecke, Chair

Block of the Month

hostesses

The December Hostesses are graciously hosting our December Party.

December Hostesses: Shon Wellborn, Kay Wentworth, Ara Whetten, Kristine White, Anita Wilbur, Martie Winkelman, Carol Wright, Bunny Autrey, Pat Autrey, Cheryl Bouquet, Maria Boren, Beverly Bowe, Carlotta Brandenburg

Birthday celebrants – When it’s your birthday month, please bring a wrapped gift suitable for a quilter, something you would like to receive with a value of at least $10. A reminder to December celebrants to bring your gifts to the January meeting.

December Birthdays: Janet Bailey, Brenda Norris, Carol Rabbitt, Karen Adams, David Charity, Catherine Ericksen, Phyllis Byrnes, Gerry Healy, Carol Wright, Sylvia McIntosh, Eva Lively, Linda Craig, Arlene Gordon, Nancy Lefler, and Iris Lacey

newcomers

On November 19, 2019 we had a TBQ Newcomers Meeting at the home of Sharon Harris. Fifteen members were in attendance. We discussed the development of new Friendship Groups to meet the needs of this year’s Newcomers. The information gathered will be forwarded to our Friendship Group Chairwoman. We also enjoyed sharing some show and tell quilts and chatting about various quilting techniques. After snacks Sharon gave a tour of her amazing quilt studio, as well as a few of her quilts. In addition, Sharon let several present try her long arm. We all had such a nice afternoon. Thank you Sharon. Please see the following photographs.

Pat Gentner, Chair

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Adult Center Display

Merry Christmas and Happy Happy Holidays!!! The Christmas Quilts will be up before you know it!! And guess what?! They’ll probably be down before you know it! Soooo, don’t delay in getting on over to 1280 Rosser Street to see all things Christmas! Woohoo! You’ll be glad you did, and it will get you into the Christmas spirit!! And be sure to take your holiday visitors to see THE QUILTS at the Adult Center! No matter what time of year it is, there is always a Quilt Show of TEN gorgeous quilts at the Adult Center–rain or shine! It’s divine! Don’t miss it!

We’re making plans for the 2020 Quilt exhibits. If you have some suggestions, LET US KNOW! Your Hanging Team consists of Jane Holland, Carol Sweeden, Cheryl Giovenco, Erin Sullivan, and Carolyn Edwards. Let us know what ideas you have!

Quilt Sizes Needed:

LARGE: from 60″ to 90″, any length. (Need SIX.)

SMALL: from 45″ to 60″ wide, any length. (Need FOUR.)

Carolyn Edwards, Chair

Handmade Hugs

Hi everyone! I hope you are all busy with your holiday plans and catching up on some last minute sewing for gifts, charity or just for fun.

We won’t be meeting for Handmade Hugs in November or December to give everyone a chance to spend quality time with family or near and dear projects you may be working on.

We will see you in January for some fun new events and projects.

Dawnell Muecke & Nancy Lande, Co-Chairs