9:00 General Meeting opens with hospitality time. 9:32 President CoCo Alaniz called the General Meeting to order.
*Welcome to members…Happy New Year! *Motion to accept October 14, 2024 minutes by Terry Grenier, seconded by Pat Noel. Motion carried. * It is time to select a 3 Member Nominating Committee. Those interested can sign up on board in the front, or those interested in serving can sign up. * Top Quilters needed for Handmade Hugs. Please contact Jamie or Kristine. * Hospitality team needs some helpers. Please see Nan DeChant. * Many are interested in sending quilts for the various disasters. Hancock Fabrics and Jean Impey are collecting new or gently used quilts.
Membership – Dawnell Muecke Welcomed 3 visitors and one joined today.
Programs and Workshops– Deb Johnson February Program will be Jean Impey. *On Monday afternoon at the Elks she will be teaching her Faces class. There is a waiting list. The cost is $25. The supply list is on the website. * Tuesday Jean is teaching her Spider Web in an all day class at Trinity Church. The cost is $35 with a $12 kit fee due on the day of. A supply list is on the website. *March Program will be -Dora Cary from Orange Dots Quilts * Workshop on Tuesday will be on Fusible applique. There are 2 patterns to choose from. The cost is $35 and will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church. * Sign up with Kathleen Bond at break or after the meeting for the February or March workshops. * January Workshop- is Jamie Davis AccuQuilt Demonstration and Trunk Show following today’s meeting. Free to all who attend.
Retreat Lite – Dana Swain is taking signups for our 2 day Sit and Sew to be held February 24-25, 2025. The cost is $15 and she is taking signups with payment today.
Today’s Program – Deb Johnson explained the itinerary for the day. Quilt Show “Qick-Off” to learn about the various aspects of and opportunities to serve at TBQ’s bi- annual quilt show. She thanked the Quilt Show Committee for “coaching” the stations the members will be rotating to. Program began at 9:46am and was completed at 10:25.
Break- P.I.G. Activity with Kathleen Bond and Dawnell Muecke Aka Project in Grocery Bag. Several members presented 2 projects they have not completed. All members voted by paddle to determine which project they were challenged to complete by our December 2025 meeting.
Newcomers-Mary Ellen and Georgia Tomorrow Newcomers and all interested are invited to meet at 10:00am at PrescottQu ilt Works. Shirlee Smith will be doing demos.
Announcement by Sharon Harris that MountainTop Quilt Guild has class seats available for Karen Bolan on 01-22-25.
Block of the Month –Shirlee Smith shared the current block which is a bird. It will be drawn for in February. Shirlee has patterns or it can be found on the website. Drawings were made for October and November.
Birthday Drawing Quik off Drawing Show and Tell-Mary Vaughan President CoCo Alaniz thanked Deb Johnson for the fun and creative program today. Meeting was adjourned at 11:50 Respectfully submitted, Stephanie Fullerton, Guild Co-Secretary
What an amazing Quilt Show Kickoff we had! Let’s give a HUGE round of applause to our VP Deb Johnson and her all-star team of Coaches. Every station was staffed to perfection with an unbeatable mix of defensive and offensive strategies. Touchdown for teamwork! The energy in the room was electric, and it’s clear—we are all fired up for this year’s quilt show. Let’s keep that momentum going!
And how about the PIGs (Projects in Grocery Sacks) activity? Wasn’t that a blast? If you ended up in a tie, well, buckle up, buttercup—it looks like we’ll be tackling both projects! My PIG pile just got taller, but hey, what’s a little extra quilting work among friends?
For those of you lucky enough to attend Jamie’s AccuQuilt Demonstration, wasn’t it a game-changer? Educational, inspiring, and oh-so-enlightening—now we’re all dreaming of owning one of those magical machines! Huge thanks to Jamie and Angela for your hard work and expertise. You nailed it!
And speaking of excitement, mark your calendars for February—we’re thrilled to welcome Jean Impey! Her Faces class is already sold out (no surprise there!), but don’t worry—there are still a few seats left for her Spider Web class. Don’t wait—call Kathleen Bond to snag your spot before it’s too late.
Thank you all for your incredible flexibility and resiliency. Together, we’re unstoppable! Now, let’s roll up our sleeves and tackle those PIGs, and don’t forget about the President’s Challenge—a nursery-inspired baby quilt. I can’t wait to see your creativity shine!
See you all bright and early on February 10, 2025, at 9:30 AM. Be sure to arrive at the Elks early to grab a great seat—we’ve got another fantastic meeting ahead!
Yours in stitches and smiles, Coco Alaniz, President
MEMBERSHIP
Hi Everyone! We had 3 visitors to our January meeting and one of the visitors already joined! Welcome, Rose Bliss! We are excited to have you be a part of our guild.
We currently have 157 members. See you at the next meeting!
Dawnell, Alicia and Shelli, Membership Team
HOSTESSES
February hostesses are Jeanie Braheme, Jessica Brothers, Carol Brownlow, Sari Butler, Phyllis Byrnes, Pam Calhoon, Gerry Carr, Debby Casali, Carrie Casto, Faith Chaney, David Charity, Trish Charity, Marylou Clemmons, and Olivia Turnham.
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 February Birthdays to Dianna Dunn, Dani Lerberg, Cheryl Giovenco, Fran Leslie, Betty Foley, Pat Noel,Marti Winkelman, Sally Thomas, Mike Boyle, Jeanne Corrigan, Kathy Oppelt, Susan Lewis, Maryann Conner, Sherri Hubbs, Mary Scherer, Cheryl Bouquet, and Carol Brownlow.
community service
Handmade Hugs Donations
● As of December 2024, the following donations have been made:
○ Yavapai Birthing Center – Bibs 170 and Receiving blankets 108
○ Gentiva Hospice – 13 quilts
○ Good Samaritan Recovery Center – 57 quilts
○ Prescott High School No Sew Blankets 32
○ Blankets-4-Kids – 35 quilts
Jamie Davis, C0-Chair
RETREAT-LITE 2025
RETREAT LITE RETURNS IN FEBRUARY
Thank you all for your enthusiastic sign-ups at the January general meeting. We successfully filled 23 of the 24 spots! Should you wish to get registered, please email or phone Dana Swain. I will also keep a waiting list of interested sewists as we do have cancellations from time to time.
For those who did sign up, you will receive an email document from me closer to our February 24th & 25th dates outlining the logistics.
Looking forward to another fantastic gathering,
Dana Swain, Chair
QUILT CAMP 2025
Exciting news! Our four-day quilt camp will run Monday, March 24 through Thursday, March 27. We will be at the Trinity Presbyterian Church on Park in Prescott. The cost is the same as last year, $125. It includes lunch and snacks every day. We always have a wonderful time. You need to sign up by the March guild meeting. Bring your cash or check to the February or March meeting. We will have sign up sheets at the meeting. We look forward to seeing you all. We are going to have a great time. For more information, contact Cathy Day.
9:30 President CoCo Alaniz calls the General Meeting to order
Claire Bell – Treasurer’s Report
● Due to no general meeting in November, there was nothing to report.
Liz Hart – Ways & Means Report
● Our Opportunity Quilt ticket sales have only reached the 20% mark thus far.
● Due to cancellation of the November guild meeting, Liz will manage the “Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer” annual event.
● Liz asked the members to make suggestions on other low cost venue locations.
Alicia Czuzak – Membership Report
● No report because we did not meet as a guild in November.
Jamie Davis – Handmade Hugs Report
● As of December 2024, the following donations have been made:
○ Yavapai Birthing Center – Bibs 170 and Receiving blankets 108,
○ Gentiva Hospice – 13 quilts,
○ Good Samaritan Recovery Center – 57 quilts,
○ Prescott High School No Sew Blankets 32,
○ Blankets-4-Kids – 35 quilts
● TBQ Marketplace has received 12 quilts to be sold at the Quilt Show.
● GRAND TOTAL = 370 QUILTS AND BIBS DONATED IN 2024!
Mary Ellen Coe & Georgia Lindsey – Newcomers – No report
Deb Johnson/Kathleen Bond – Combined & Workshops Programs Report
● January’s program will be the Quilt Show “Qick-Off” and the “P.I.G.” (project in a bag). After the meeting, Jamie Davis will be doing a short demonstration and truck show on the Accuquilt…for free. Everyone is welcome!
● February’s Program – Jean Impey will be our guest presenter.
● Following the meeting on Monday, Jean will be teaching her “Faces” class. The class is full but Kathleen is keeping a waiting list. This class will be held at the Elks.
● Tuesday Jean will be teaching her “SpiderWeb” class at Trinity Presbyterian Church. There is a $12 kit fee for this class.
● March’s program will be Dora Cary from Orange Dot Quilts in CA. She will be teaching a fusible applique class. There are 2 patterns for participants to choose from for this class which will also be at Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Pat Noel – Quilt Show Report
● No meeting took place in November due to cancellation of the general meeting.
● The Quilt show Committee continues to prepare for the January Kickoff meeting in cooperation with the program director and Vice President.
Block of the Month Report – No report
Show & Tell – Mary Vaughn
Birthday Drawings
9:55 Meeting adjourned by President CoCo Alaniz
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Holiday Party – “A Winter Wonderland” brunch and gift exchange
This was the kickoff meeting for our TBQ 2025 Quilt Show “Every Quilters’ Hometown”. Deb Johnson introduced the team leaders for each station. Guild members visited the stations plus the Merchandise Station to receive valuable quilt show information from the team leaders.
Deb Johnson
Angela Smith
Carrie Castro and Jamie Davis
Shelli Leffert
Kristine White
Kathleen Bond
PIG – Project in a Grocery Bag – The following members brought two unfinished quilting projects to the meeting for guild members to vote on which one they should finish for our December meeting. A few were voted on to finish both projects.
Hello, fabulous quilters!
