CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Angela Smith at 9:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge in Prescott Valley.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Angela welcomed all guild members and guests. There is no company store today as there was a possibility of inclement weather. Mountain Top Quilt Guild is here today selling tickets for their 2024 Opportunity Quilt.
We need to start thinking about a committee for the 2025 quilt show. Also, be thinking about positions you might be interested in for 2024-25.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership Chair CoCo Alaniz introduced and welcomed today’s three visitors. She asked members to please sign in at the membership table so we get an accurate number of attendees.
HANDMADE HUGS: Co-chair Jamie Davis thanked the volunteers who came to the recent sewing date. Donations to date are YRMC Birthing Center (210 baby blankets and bibs; Gentiva Hospice Center (144 quilts); and Good Samaritan Recovery Center (144 quilts).
QUILT CAMP: Cathy Day announced that this year’s quilt camp will be March 25, 26, 27 & 28, 2024 at the Aztlan Lodge in the Bank of America building on Willow Creek Rd. There is space for 25 people. Cost is $125 for the 4 days and includes facility rental and some meals.
NEWCOMERS: Carrie Casto announced that Newcomers will be meeting on January 22nd from 10 to 2ish at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. The group will be working on a Quilts of Valor quilt.
PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS: Kathleen Bond, Workshops Chair, announced that our February speaker will be Joyce Larson. She will speak on how quilts are appraised. Members can have their quilts appraised for $75.00. Forms to be completed are on the TBQ website under Programs & Workshops.
February workshop: Tuesday, February 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aztlan Lodge. Kathleen Bond will teach Foundation Paper Piecing with freezer paper. It is a technique class. Cost is $30 and includes a pattern.
March speaker is Kim Oleson who will speak about batiks. A workshop on reverse applique will be held on Tuesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost of the class is $35 plus a pattern fee of $30. Additional information and supply list can be found on the TBQ website under Programs & Workshops.
April speaker is Gina Perkes. She will speak about ruler quilting. A workshop will take place on Tuesday, April 9. Cost will be $35.00. Additional information will be posted on the TBQ website.
GUEST SPEAKER: Today’s guest speaker is Jean Impey, via Zoom. She shared tips on how to boost creativity.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Angela thanked Jean for her presentation. During the break, she encouraged members to purchase birthday tickets, sign up for workshops, purchase opportunity quilt tickets, turn in Block of the Month blocks, and visit the Handmade Hugs table. Retreat-Lite will be held February 5 & 6. It is full, but Dana Swain is taking a wait list. The March 2024 is half-filled.
A brief break was taken.
SHOW & TELL: Members shared their Show & Tell items.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH: The drawing for the December/January blocks will be held at the February meeting.
BIRTHDAY DRAWING: The drawing for birthday gifts was held.
PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE: Quilts are due at the May guild for the President’s Red, White & Blue challenge. Quilts should be no larger that 42 x 42. Quilts will be donated to US Vets and Honor Flights. If you wish to make a quilt for Quilts of Valor, please check their website for specific information.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m. by Angela Smith.
Respectfully submitted by Carol Wright, Recording Secretary