president’s message
Hello TBQ Guild Members,
Here we are at the end of October, quickly approaching Halloween! I hope all your goblin and ghostly projects are ready for the trick-or-treaters.
It was such a pleasure to have “A Man in the Quilt Shop” with us this month. Great Trunk Show by Ken. Ken Casey shared some great quilting tricks and tips during his presentation and Monday afternoon session at Coco’s Prescott Quilt Works and again on Tuesday while teaching his class on Flying Geese. It was a treat to have him in the Prescott area, and we hope he visits again soon!
November Program & Workshop
As things sometimes go in our busy lives, our November speaker is unable to join us. Fortunately, our own Joy Swartz has graciously stepped in to present a wonderful program on Patriotic Quilts from her personal collection — many dating back to the 1800s. You won’t want to miss this incredible display of history and craftsmanship!
For our Tuesday workshop, Shirley Smith will be teaching a full-day class on the Chandelier Quilt pattern. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your scraps to good use and reduce that ever-growing fabric collection.
Opportunity Quilt Committee
I’m pleased to announce that we now have a wonderful group of ladies working together to select the quilt pattern and fabrics for next year’s Quilt Show Opportunity Quilt. Once the final design is chosen, we’ll be asking for additional volunteers to help assemble the blocks.
Thank you all in advance for your help with this important project — it’s one of the key fundraisers that supports our guild and its programs for years to come.
Recognizing Our Ways and Means Team
First and foremost, I’d like to express our sincere appreciation to Liz Hart, our outgoing Ways and Means Chair, for her years of dedicated volunteer service to the guild.
To help share the workload, we now have three energetic new members taking on this important role: Gerry Carr, Carol Grimes, and Lydia Figueroa. They’ll be focusing on fundraising and marketing for our guild and have already started brainstorming creative new ideas!
Please take a moment to stop by and share your own fundraising suggestions with them. If you’ve belonged to other guilds that had successful money-raising activities, we’d love to hear about them. We’ll continue with some of our “tried and true” favorites, but we’re also excited to explore fresh, new opportunities.
And remember — if you have items or projects that no longer bring you JOY, consider donating them to our Silent Auction. One quilter’s stash is another’s treasure, and someone will love finishing it with joy and inspiration.
In Closing
Thank you all for your enthusiasm, creativity, and generosity. It’s what keeps our guild strong and connected.
I look forward to seeing everyone in November — until then, keep quilting, keep creating, and enjoy this beautiful fall season!
Warmly,
Jamie Davis, President
membership
Welcome New Members!
We’re excited to extend a warm welcome to four wonderful new members who have joined our quilting community: Marylou Barrows, Dolores Baker, Heather McCafferty, and Rosa Amos!
Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just getting started, we’re so glad to have you with us. Each new member brings fresh energy, creativity, and perspective to our group — and we can’t wait to see what you stitch up!
Be sure to introduce yourself at the next meeting and help make our newest members feel right at home. Welcome, Marylou, Dolores, Heather, and Rosa — we’re thrilled you’re here!
Our guild now has 163 members!
Membership team – Dawnell Muecke, Alicia Czuzak, Shelli Leffert
hostesses
If you cannot attend the meeting when it is your turn to hostess by bringing a treat, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early to set up and stay late for clean up.
November hostesses are Georgia Lindsey, Elizabeth Phinder, Judith Ritner, Barb Saia, Deborah Salazar, Pauline Saskowsky, Vickie Sawyer, Kathleen Semerau, Judy Sloan, Angela Smith, Shirlee Smith, Barbara Sweeney, and Carolyn Wright.
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 November Birthday to Michelle Anderson, Susan Henry, Mary Quindry, Laura Stone, Erin Sullivan, Shelley Graham, Donna Hickish, Deb Bondi, Marylou Barrows, and Chris McGrew.
community service
Handmade Hugs
In October the following donations have been made:
Yavapai Birthing Center (31 burp cloths, 12 receiving blankets)
PV Nursing and Rehab Center (10 quilts)
The next meeting of Handmade Hugs will be on November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Stoneridge Community Center. We will be working with the Prescott High School National Honor Society to make no-sew blankets for donation.
Sheryl Goddard, Handmade Hugs Co-Chair