president’s message
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etings, Happy Quilters!! I know you are Happy Quilters…because, generally we quilters are a happy bunch! Even in these wild and crazy times…we are a happy bunch! Our fabric stashes make us happy! Our stacks of UFO boxes make us happy! The piles of quilt tops make us happy! The overloaded Quilt Racks make us happy! Aaaahhh… Life is good! Isn’t it great to have our quilting passion to drown in when the rest of the world is stressing about life and times in pandemic mode?! Yes, there are lots of things to fret about, but with our love of quilting, it doesn’t have to be 24/7!
The next TBQ gathering will be Monday, August 10, again at the Residence Inn by Marriott (3599 Lee Circle in Prescott). It worked out great for our July meeting. The room was set up with chairs socially distanced, and everyone was comfortable. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Face masks are required. Carpooling is encouraged. Refreshments will not be provided. Don’t forget your quilts for Show & Tell!!
During these trying times of pandemonia, we are forced to entertain ourselves. Let’s consider it another chance to get to know each other better! To quilting BEE friends! We’re encouraging all attendees on August 10 to bring their “First Quilt” and their “Favorite Quilt”. There can’t be too many quilts, can there?! And, of course, ALL quilts come with a ‘story’. Be prepared to tell us your quilt’s story! Please enter with ‘quilt in hand’! 🙂
We also need a few more folks on our Team! Please consider these positions, and let me know how you can help:
Newcomers ~ An entertainment committee for the new members to TBQ. We probably need two to four working on this Committee. And is it work if you’re gathering around the new members in a celebratory mode?
Properties ~ Keeper of the keys to the TBQ storage unit.
Mentor’s Table ~ Demo-ing…or arranging for demonstrations of quiltie techniques that we all want to know!
Think about it and let me know!
Until we meet again…keep on stitching!
Carolyn Edwards, President
induction of officers and awards
PRESIDENT’S QUILT
workshops – August 10, 2020
“First and Favorite”
All attendees are encouraged to bring their “First Quilt” and their “Favorite Quilt”!
All quilts come with a story, so be prepared to tell us your quilt story.
Kathleen Bond – Chair
ways and means
Opportunity Quilt
The new opportunity quilt was revealed at the July meeting. The quilt is named “Prescott Majestic Beauty”. It was cut, sewn, and designed by Shirlee Smith, Carolyn Edwards, Sherri Hubbs, Cheryl Giovenco and Karen Adams. Quilting was done by Sheila Osbrink. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Guild meetings. Prices are $1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00.
We want to wish all of you a very Happy Birthday!
August Birthdays: Kathleen Semerau, Shirlee Smith, Lola Dyroy, Nancy Stewart, Tracy Burnett, Ann Stowell, Linda Morriston, Melodie Merino, Molly Haney-Burleigh,Vickie Sawyer, Joy Schwartz,Carol Sweeden, Paula Pilcher, Michele Schneider, Patty McClearn, and Liz Hart.
For those of you who had or have birthdays in April, May, June, July and August, please bring to the August meeting your birthday gift (valued at $10.00 and appropriate for a quilter).
Community Service
Adult Center Display
Are we still here? Yes, we are…and hopefully ‘the world’ will be with us soon! The Yellow and Blue quilts are still hanging out at the Adult Center…but nobody has been there to see them—except the skeleton staff. So sad! 🙁 We’re not sure when the Adult Center will be open to the public again…perhaps September… OMG! #$%&! What a waste! But I know they are happy there! It’s a happy place to be! 🙂 Our man Steve will let us know when the Adult Center is open again.
I have a volunteer who can help us hang the quilts! Woohoo! Thank you, Kathy Spry!
And we will get back to a normal ‘routine’ of displaying quilts…I truly believe that. We NEED to…in order to stay sane! If you have a theme that you’d like to see on display…just let me know!
Quilt Sizes Needed:
LARGE: 60” to 90” wide, any length. (Need SIX.)
SMALL: from 45” to 60” wide, any length. (Need FOUR.)
Carolyn Edwards – Chair
