Monthly News – March 10, 2025

Hello, Fabulous Quilters!

Wow! What a fantastic February meeting! A huge thank you to all who attended—it was a full house, and Jean Impey did not disappoint! Her boundless energy, creative spirit, and that signature humor of hers made for an unforgettable Trunk Show. I don’t know about you, but I left feeling inspired and ready to dive into new projects! For those lucky enough to take her Fabulous Faces and Spider Web classes, I hear they were an absolute blast—and yes, I was in the Spider Web class, so if you need me, I’ll be finishing my masterpiece.

Now, let’s talk about what’s coming up—because TBQG is keeping the creativity rolling!

Mark your calendars for our March 10th meeting, where we welcome the talented Dora Cary from Orange Dot Quilts! She’s bringing us a fresh wave of inspiration and will be teaching her Fusible Appliqué class on Tuesday, March 11. If appliqué has ever intimidated you, Dora is just the person to make it fun and approachable. All the details—fee, supply list, and registration—are on the website, so check it out!

Retreat Lite is here! If you missed the first session on February 24 & 25, don’t worry—two more are scheduled for 2025! These smaller, more intimate retreats are the perfect way to recharge, stitch, and connect with fellow quilters. Contact Dana Swain or visit the website for details.But wait—there’s more!

Quilt Camp is back and better than ever! Join us for four days of quilting fun from March 24-27. Expect great food, exciting prizes, and the chance to tackle those PIGs (Projects in Grocery Sacks), get your Quilt Show entries finished, or—let’s be honest—start something totally new! Because why not?! For more details, reach out to Cathy Day.And let’s not forget the Presidential Challenge—those Baby Quilts aren’t going to make themselves! Let’s get them stitched up and ready to share some warmth and love.

There’s so much happening, and I’d love to tell you all about it, but you already know where to find the details—the website! So hop on over and stay up to date.

Keep those needles moving and those sewing machines humming!

Happy Stitching!

Coco Alaniz, President

membership

What a fun meeting we had in February, with Jean Impey.   99 members were able to enjoy her lively presentation!   In addition, we had 1 member rejoin and 4 new members decided to join.

hostesses

March hostesses are Mary Ellen Coe, Maryann Conner, Jeanne Corrigan, Linda Craig, Alicia Czuzak, Dawn Davidson, Suzy Davidson, Jamie Davis, Cathy Day, Nan DeChant, Gayle DeBoom, Judith Dobke, Lois Doerr, Dianna Dunn, and Mary Vaughan.

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

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

HAPPY MARCH BIRTHDAY TO KIM HASTINGS, DEB JOHNSON, BARB SAIA, BARBARA KRIT, NAN DECHANT, TERRY PURKABLE, GINNY BELLECI, KATHLEEN SPRY, MARY ELLEN COE, NORMA ENFIELD, AND PAM CALHOUN.

COMPANY STORE

Hello TBQ members and anyone else who😉 “marches” on over to our guild meeting in 🍀March!  PLEASE bring your $5 (AND MORE😄 if you please!) to have fun filling a grocery bag(that we provide for you)and everything you can fill in that bag will only cost you $5!!!!  AND you can fill as many bags as you want!   AND please fill them up on March 10 in the back of our meeting room as you come visit us in The Company Store!!  See you then!