president’s message
Wishing You a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!
Can you believe we are already in another year? I have no idea where 2025 went! With so many outstanding speakers and workshops, the year truly flew by. We welcomed many new friends and members and enjoyed a fabulous, successful Quilt Show in June. For me, it’s been a wonderful union of talented quilters and sewists here in the Quad Cities.
Christmas Party
A special thank-you to Deb Johnson, our Vice President, and her committee of talented soup and bread makers. It was the perfect day for our holiday celebration, complete with a fun gift exchange inspired by “The Night Before Christmas.” If you’re still in need of one of those delicious soups, please check with the committee.
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Storage Locks Changed
If you are trying to access the storage unit and your key does not work, please contact Pat Noel. The lock was changed in December for security reasons.
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Workshops, Quilt Camps, and Retreat Lite
If you haven’t taken a class, attended Quilt Camp, or participated in Retreat Lite, 2026 is the year! A tremendous amount of effort goes into planning these events and securing outstanding speakers and trunk shows. Please take advantage of them.
As you know, much of our budget is devoted to speakers and classes—this is what your dues support. These opportunities are an incredible value, so don’t miss out!
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January Program and Class
We are excited to welcome Jeff Warner, who will present “The Shape of Bargello” and share his quilting journey. On Tuesday, he will teach the Bargello Star workshop—a fantastic class with a great project to take home.
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Opportunity Quilt Committee
The committee—Dede Erceg, Karen Pizzuto, Arleen Morris, Pat Noel, and myself—met at Dede’s home, where we prepared all the pieces for the 2026–2027 Opportunity Quilt. The fabrics are cut and ready for volunteers to sew this stunning quilt.
The quilt, titled “Victory Gardens” by Wing and a Prayer, features reds, whites, and blues. A heartfelt thank-you to Dede for opening her home for cutting and organization. Did you know she has an impressive quilt room—one might even call it a quilt shop in her basement!
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In Closing
The Executive Committee and all who serve the guild look forward to seeing everyone throughout the year. Thank you for your participation, creativity, generosity, and the wonderful friendships we share as we quilt together.
Jamie Davis, President
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.
January hostesses are Dana Swain, Joy Swartz, Susan Sweet, Sheryl Townsend, Linda Trudeau, Sandra Turczak, Karen Varela, Maria Williams, and Martie Winkelman.
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 January Birthday to Yvonne Blitch, Deena Knight, Kathleen Bond, Jamie Davis, Pam Jones, Karen Eads, Kate Browne, Shirley Kelliher, Claire Bell, Sharon Harris, Sue Weisshaupt, Ellen Baker, Dawn Davidson, Toni Castle-Buss, and Judy Sloan.
community service
Handmade Hugs
In December 2025, the following donations have been made:
Yavapai Birthing Center (36 burp cloths, 8 receiving blankets)
PV Nursing and Rehab Center (14 quilts)
The next meeting of Handmade Hugs will be on January 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Stoneridge Community Center.
Sheryl Goddard, Community Service Co-Chair
company store
Happy New Year to all! Before you all attend the January TBQ meeting on January 12, I wanted you all to be reminded that we are having our $5 BAG SALE on that day!
WAHOO!!! We hope you can each fill a bag to give yourself post-Christmas stocking stuffers!
THANK YOU to all of you who have purchased or will be purchasing items from our TBQ Company Store!! It is a win-win situation… You get special goodies, and the money goes towards our beloved TBQ guild! Yippee!!!
I look forward to seeing all of you shoppers on January 12
Pam Jones, Chair