outgoing president’s message
A Farewell with Gratitude and Joy
As my time as President of the Thumb Butte Quilters’ Guild comes to a close, I want to say what a true honor and delight it’s been to serve this vibrant, creative, and generous group of quilters. From our monthly meetings to our workshops, outreach, and stitch-filled laughter, each one of you has left a special stitch in the quilt of my heart. I’ve grown as a quilter and as a person thanks to your encouragement, spirit, and boundless creativity.
Now, it’s time to pass the baton — or should I say, the rotary cutter — to our new President, Jamie Davis! Jamie brings not only talent and leadership, but also a bright energy that’s going to guide our Guild into an exciting new chapter. With her awesome board by her side, I know the Guild will continue to thrive, stitch by stitch, project by project. You’re in fantastic hands, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Before I go, a huge round of applause for the amazing team effort that made this year’s Quilt Show such a smashing success! From setup to takedown, raffle tickets to ribbon placements, every single person helped create a celebration of quilting that made our whole community proud. Thank you for trusting me with this role — and for making it so joyful. I’ll still be around, just with a little less paperwork and a little more sewing time! 
Coco Alaniz, Past President
incoming president’s message
I am extremely blessed…
for all the friendship and support I have received since I became a member of ths enthusiastic guild. When I think back on how I first met several members outside selling water, on a hot day, in June 2021 during the outside/inside Covid Quilt Show on the Courtyard, I had no idea how rewarded personally one could be. At that brief informal encounter, I knew Thumb Butte Quilt Guild was the guild for me. I joined in August 2021. From starting the Accuquilt Group, to being Chair for Community Service, volunteering, and assisting with the Quilt Shows the rewards that have come from being of service have been unmeasurable.
The talent and friendship are only part of why this quilt guild surpasses the groups I had in many other states I have lived in.
With a fantastic group of gals on the Executive Board and wonderful Committee Members there is no doubt this will be an outstanding year. It will be a year to enjoy friendship groups, help with community service, create beautiful quilts to share at show and tell and start thinking and prepping for the quilt show in 2027. The benefits of being a member or a guest is a privilege to an array of creative, talented and enjoyable speakers at our monthly meetings. It’s never too late to start learning something new.
I look forward to serving as your President and excited to see you all at the August meeting.
Jamie Davis, President 2025-2026
MEMBERSHIP
Thank you to everyone who paid their dues by the due date of June 15th! You really helped out the membership team to get our 2025/2026 membership directory updated and off to the printer! Cross your fingers that they will be printed by our next meeting.
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.
July hostesses are Nancy Lefler, Dani Lerberg, Fran Leslie, Susan Lewis, Anne Marston, Patty McClearn, Joan McGivern, Sheryl McLain, Barbara Merkel and Sandy Mitchell.
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 July birthdays to Patty Gerlitz, Cheryl Peterman, Melanie Korzep, Kim Keogh, Sue Parks, Gretchen Delaney, and Karen Varela.
community service
Handmade Hugs
For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, a total of 805 items were donated to the following organizations:
1. Yavapai Birthing Center – 350 burp cloths and 178 receiving blankets
2. Gentiva Hospice Center – 13 quilts
3. Prescott Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – 130 quilts|
4. LA Fire Victims – 12 quilts
5. Prescott HS National Honor Society – 32 blankets
6. Blankets 4 Kids – 45 quilts
7. TBQ Marketplace & Quilt Show – 45 quilts
The next meeting of the Handmade Hugs group will be on August 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Stoneridge Community Center.
Sheryl Goddard – Community Service Co-Chair
quilt show
First of all I want to THANK all of the Committee Chairs everyone did a spectacular job!
Next I want to thank all of the members who took extra time to help at the show. And provided their beautiful quilts.
I want a special thanks to the husbands and son who supported TBQ by hauling all of the equipment to and from the show. Then helped build and tear down the show.
Because of our membership, this show was a GREAT SUCCESS! This show will provide the resources to hire educational presenters in the coming year.
Thanks again to all.
Pat Noel, Quilt Show Chair