Monthly News – May 12, 2025 – Thumb Butte Quilters' Guild

president’s message

Hello Quilty Friends,
What an exciting month it’s been! A huge thank you to Martie Winkelman for her absolutely delightful and inspiring trunk show of amazing wearables. Every piece was a work of art, and we so appreciate you sharing your creativity and talent with us!

Also, a big shoutout to Carrie Casto—NOT Castro!—for not only sharing her beautiful work but for stepping up and recruiting helping hands for our Handmade Quilts Day on Tuesday, April 15th. Your dedication keeps our guild moving forward, one stitch at a time.

Looking ahead, we are thrilled to welcome Rob Appell in May! Rob will be teaching on Monday afternoon following our regular meeting at Trinity Presbyterian Church, and again on Tuesday. If
you haven’t signed up yet, don’t wait—his classes are sure to be a treat!

And yes… the countdown is on! Our Quilt Show is just around the corner, and it’s time to get those quilts registered. All the details can be found on our website, and of course, Carrie Casto (remember, not Castro!) is available to help with any questions. This includes the Nursery Rhyme Presidential Challenge Quilts. Let’s plan on a Show N Tell in June.

As the days get warmer, don’t forget to stay hydrated—we’ve got lots of PIGs (Projects In Grocery sacks!) and WIPs to tackle!

Stay happy and keep on sewing,
Coco Alaniz, President

membership

Hi Everyone! We had 89 people attend our April meeting and 8 guests came to enjoy Marti’s awesome trunk show. Let’s also welcome our 2 new members who joined after the presentation, Lorin Franco and Susan Henry!

At the May meeting we will be collecting the $35 yearly dues for the 2025/2026 year. Check or cash is welcome, but honestly checks are the easiest form of payment. You can just drop the check off at the membership desk and you don’t have to wait for a receipt! We had 33 members renew at the April meeting and hope that we get the rest in May. If you won’t be at the next meeting or want to pay now, you can make out your $35 check to TBQ and put 2025/2026 dues in the memo field and mail to:

Thumb Butte Quilters Guild

PO Box 3457

Prescott, AZ 86302-3457

Thank you and see you at the next meeting!

Dawnell, Alicia and Shelley, Membership Team

hostesses

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.

May hostesses are Patti Gerlitz, Cheryl Giovenco, Marie Gniazdowski, Sheryl Goddard, Shelley Graham, Terry Grenier, Molly Haney-Burleigh, Sharon Harris, Liz Hart, Kim Hastings, and Pamela Hengeveld.

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 May Birthdays to Sheryl Townsend, Diana Atkins, Marie Gniazdowski, Angela Smith, Gayle Deboom, Cathi O’Neill, and Suzy Davidson.

quilt show

TBQ members: we need you!!! Our 2025 quilt show is June 13 and 14. Here are some ways you can help!

QUILT REGISTRATION: We need your beautiful quilts to display. Register your quilt by May 15th by clicking on this link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIEdi5FilyFE–gmdup-2F2XCDxX0debBu-79VKXdaTNcB_A/viewform?usp=sf_link, Questions? Contact Carrie Casto.

RAFFLE BASKETS:

We are asking your support in helping to reach our fundraising goals by donating a basket to be raffled off at our Quilt Show on June 13th and 14th .
We constantly see evidence of your talent and we’re confident you can showcase your creativity in a basket.

Here are just a couple of ideas for baskets –
Self-care
Gardening
Pet Lovers
Arts and Crafts
Kid’s Activity

We would like to have your basket by May 15th if possible. If you are unable to bring it to a meeting, please contact us and we can pick it up.
Thanks so much for your support.

Shelli Leffert and Judith Dobke, Chairs

“RETREAT LITE” RETURNS

Once again, we welcome you to join our two-day “RETREAT LITE” coming again on Monday, June 30th and Tuesday, July 1st. Our RETREAT LITE program offers a no-frills sewing space for our members to gather together to sew, sing, stitch, and smile. The retreat will again be offered at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each of the two days. The cost remains the same at $15.00.

SIGN UPS will be taken at the May and June General Meetings. Please come with your cash or check payable to TBQG to secure your spot. We have only twenty-four chairs to fill and they go fast! Look for Dana Swain sitting along the edge of the meeting space ready to take your reservation!

Questions? Please contact Dana Swain.