President’s Message
You can smell the crispness in the air! Another month and we can have some great weather. I am a spring/fall kind of person. I love fall quilts.
Welcome to all the guests and new members. It was great to see so many people at the meeting and you could feel the excitement. I hope you did too. Remember, there is a suggestion box on the front table for YOUR suggestions.
Hope you all enjoyed Jill Finley. I’m sorry I missed that class.
The September meeting on the 11th will feature a zoom lecture with a zoom class (from your own home) the next day. There might be a location or two to attend that lecture, so check the website and/or with workshop person, Kathleen Bond.
Also, don’t forget Community Service. They can always use extra hands! Anyway, that is it for me. See you on the 11th.
Angela Smith, President
membership
Please welcome our newest members -Sheryl Goddard, Melanie Korzep, Cheryl Peterman, Mary Quinddry, Otto Rolwing, Barbara Stein, Linda Tudau, Maria Williams, and Karen Varela. Let’s make them feel welcome!
hostesses
September hostesses are: Cheryl Bouquet, Kate Browne, Carol Brownlow, Phyllis Byrnes, Pam Calhoon, Gerry Carr, Debbie Casali, Carrie Casto, Lorraine Owen, Mike Boyle, and Kathy Oppelt.
If you cannot attend the meeting, when it is your turn to be a hostess by bringing a treat, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for setup and stay for cleanup.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthday celebrants – When it’s your birthday month, bring a wrapped gift suitable for a quilter, something you would like to receive, with a value of at least $10.
September Birthdays — Lori Allaire, Nancy Lande, Joan McGivern, Jill Davis, Sari Butler, Trish Charity, Barbara Merkel, Chris Sommerfelt, Lynda Royce, Terry Grenier, Kristine White, Pauline Singleton, Jessica Bodnicki, Liz Hart, and Sheryl Goddard.
PROGRAMS & workshops
September’s lecture will be on color and design, presented by the talented Tara Faughnan. She draws inspiration from the simple bold geometry of antique quilts, the gorgeous bright colors from textiles around the world, and freedom and spontaneity found in unconventional and improvisationally pieced quilts. She likes to use simple geometry, complex color interaction and find the line that exists somewhere between harmony and discord.
October will bring the fabulous Jean Impey. Her lecture is titled “cre-a-tiv-i-ty and has someone stolen yours” This is a not to be missed event!
Martha Ferriera, Programs, and Kathleen Bond, Workshops Chair
community service
Handmade Hugs
Are you looking for a Fun Sew Day with amazing ladies, please join us for a day of Sewing Fellowship.
Please join us at Stoneridge Community Center, 1300 Stoneridge Drive, Prescott Valley, Suite 101.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates: September 30, 2023; November 4, 2023; December 2, 2023
Jamie Davis, & Olivia Turnham – Co-chairs
quilt retreat
A New Idea for TBQ … “Retreat-Lite” Coming Soon
Do you love sewing and sharing your quilting ideas with other members of our Guild? We noticed what a happy and productive environment was present at our TBQG retreat earlier this year and thought we should try to do it again! This retreat will be slightly different in format, but we hope you’ll consider joining us for “Retreat-Lite” this coming October.
Here are the details:
Who: Twenty-five members of the Thumb Butte Quilters’ Guild
What: A daytime retreat for sewing and sharing. The hours will be from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM each of the two days. Members’ machines and materials may be safely left overnight. Members are to provide their own lunch, drinks, and snacks.
When: Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Where: Aztlan Lodge, 1028 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, AZ 86301 (floor two of the Bank of America building). Please be aware that once you unload your car, you’ll need to move it to an adjacent parking lot, and it cannot be left in the Bank of America lot during the day.
Why: So many of us like sewing together and sharing our ideas/techniques/tools. Here’s another opportunity to build the community of our Guild together. The Lodge has space for 25 members to participate sitting at shared round tables.
How: The Guild will provide extension cords, ironing boards, cutting mats. This is a “lite” retreat, so plan to provide your own sewing machines, notions, rotary cutters, and any display boards you might need during the two days.
We will be asking for a $15.00 participation fee which will cover some rental and logistical expenses, so the guild’s annual budget is not impacted by our retreat.
Now what? Please contact Dana Swain with your intention to participate. Payments may be mailed to Dana or made at the guild meeting on September 11th. We must hold enrollment to 25 members due to table space, so payment must be secured by Dana no later than our October guild meeting on October 9th. (Please refer to our Guild’s new Class Reimbursement and Payment Policy emailed to members on August 13, 2023.)
Here’s to building connections together over fabric and thread!
Dana Swain