president’s Message
Greetings, Sisters of the Thread!
Does it feel like fall is creeping in at your house? It sure felt like it when I went out early this morning to feed our backyard birds!
I love Fall. Our Maple tree leaves are starting to turn from green to dark yellow & amber colors. Always inspirational colors for quilts!
I went to Hollywood, CA, this past weekend to celebrate the life of a long time colleague. I chose to stay in Palm Springs rather than in Hollywood…just felt safer in PS. As the car & I were climbing the 89 back into Prescott, I gave thanks for living in such a pretty place, not filled with homeless encampments and graffiti. The downside of my trip was my schedule was such that there was no time, or opportunity, to find a quilt shop! I didn’t even have time to visit the Brighton & Pandora outlets at the Cabazon Mall. Major bummer. Anyway, glad to be home.
What a wonderful turnout we had at our September meeting! It was so great to see so many smiling faces and to meet our visitors! I really enjoyed Tori’s presentation on colors, hues and contrasts. Such good information when selecting fabrics for one of our beloved creations.
I was asked about the progress at the Elk’s Lodge. Work is in progress, but it will not be fully operational until early 2022. I spoke with the Lodge Treasurer last week, and she and the Secretary will be able to move back into the office next week, but all of the drywall had to be removed 24 inches from the floor due to water damage. Work is in progress, and steady, but slow going. So Freeman Building will be our ‘Go To’ for the remainder of 2021.
Don’t forget to check the new Turquoise-colored 2021-2022 Directory for Hostess assignments! Cari and Deb are depending on us to fulfill our commitment in providing snacks & goodies at the meetings. Also, if you have a September Birthday, don’t forget your raffle gift, it is a minimum of $10 gift to be raffled off at the September meeting.
For those new to our guild in the last year or 18 months…a reminder of our Newcomers Gathering at Norma Kurr’s home at 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 6. Norma’s address is in the Directory. Please RSVP to Norma if you are planning to attend.
I look forward to seeing you all at the October meeting, and until then, may all your seams be straight and your bobbins full!
Blessings,
Nan DeChant, President
block of the month
Norma Enfield won the September Meeting’s Block of the Month.
Don’t forget to bring your autumn block to the October Meeting!
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.
October hostesses are: Carol Wright, Karen Adams, Azelene Allen, Sharon Andrews, Claire Bell, Jude Bentley, Yvonne Blitch, and Kathleen Bond.
Birthdays
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.
October Birthdays – Sandy Mitchell, Martha Ferreira, Ann Marston, Sheryl McLain, Debby Casali, Judith Dobke, Faith Chaney, Mary Vaughn, Connie Sieh, Gerry Carr, Carolyn Edwards, and Sally Plummer.
Community service
Handmade Hugs
Community Service Co-Chair
Faith Chaney and Phyllis Byrnes have been working hard to get kits ready for you to take and complete. These kits are for receiving blankets and teen blankets. Everyone who receives these are so very appreciative. Thank you for all who have contributed.