Author: Heart in Hand

General Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2025

Announcements:

· At 9:25, President Coco asks our members and guests to take a seat so that we can assess whether more chairs are needed.

· Reminder to see Angela Smith today with your Small Quilt Auction donations.

Meeting called to Order: Coco Alaniz called the meeting to order at 9:30.

· Welcome to our guest speaker, Rob Appell, and to all our members and guests today.

· Thank you to all members for paying their annual dues today.

· Happy belated Mother’s Day and welcome to May!

Approval of the April General Meeting minutes: A motion was made by Jamie Davis and seconded by Mary Ellen Coe. Members voted unanimously to approve the minutes as written.

Membership: Due to the large number of visitors today, Dawnell Muecke listed off the names and asked them to raise their hands and be noted.

Community Service: Jamie Davis reported that our guild donations are nearing 700 items for the year. She reminded our membership that donations of flannel are encouraged. Jamie recognized that Kristine White is back working with baby donation items. She also announced the opportunity to watch a Netflix show entitled “The Quilters” about incarcerated men who are making donation quilts in prison as part of their therapy.

Newcomers: Mary Ellen Coe thanked the members of this year’s Newcomers class for their work on the donation quilt which will be shown during “show and tell” today. Both she and Georgia Lindsey will continue their work with Newcomers in the new year and the next meeting is set for November.

Nominated Slate of Officers: President Coco announced the nominated slate of officers for the 2025-2026 Board: Jamie Davis, President, Deb Johnson, Vice President, Dana Swain and Holly Purdom, Co-Secretaries, and Judith Dobke, Treasurer. Voting will take place at the June general meeting. If you’d like to self-nominate for an office, please be sure to contact President Coco. Note: this slate of nominated officers is also sent via email-blast to the membership.

Retreats: Dana Swain reminded members that sign-ups are now being taken for the next “Retreat Lite” scheduled for Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1st, held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. The cost is $15.00. Space is limited to 24 participants.

Guild Store: Pam Jones shared with the guild that Sharla Peterson will not be continuing with assisting the Guild Store after June. She has faithfully loaded, transported, and replaced our 20+ bins of sale items each month. The store will need to recruit a new person to take over this monthly task. Please contact Pam to offer your help.

Programs: Deb Johnson reported the following:

· Hostesses for July’s guild birthday party are asked to stay after the meeting today to discuss plans.

· Quilt Show TBQG Tee-Shirts: If you’ve ordered a guild tee-shirt or want to order one, please see Deb today.

· Thank you to our talented member, Martie Winkelman, for her wonderful presentation and fashion show last month.

· Thank you to Carrie Casto for presenting the Walking Foot Class and lessons on “Franken-batting”.

· Our June program will be our member Shirlee Smith presenting her trunk show of quilts.

· Our July program will be our annual guild birthday party. The theme is “Fiesta”, so be sure to wear your festive best and come hungry!

Workshops: Kathleen Bond reminded our members:

· Today’s class on “Wonky Log Cabin” presented by Rob Appell will start at 1:00 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. There is still room to join the class and the cost is $25.00.

· Tomorrow’s class on “Super Sampler” also presented by Rob Appell will run from 9:00 to 4:00 at Trinity Presbyterian Church. The class has two openings ~ see Kathleen. Cost $35.00

Presenter: Deb Johnson introduced today’s speaker, Rob Appell, with a quick bio of his many accomplishments. Thank you to member Claire Bell for providing her guest cottage for Rob while he is visiting Prescott this week.

BREAK: 11:35 TO 11:45

Additional presentations & announcements: The general meeting was called back to order and the following were presented:

· Shirlee Smith: Block of the Month – Participation is encouraged; drawing next month.

· Arleen Morris: Birthday Drawing

· Mary Vaughan: Show and Tell

· Carrie Casto: Reminder to sign up your quilts for the show

· Cathy Day: Reminder that you may purchase Quilt Show pins and donate items to the Quilt Show Marketplace.

· Pat Noel: PLEASE SIGN-UP to work at the Quilt Show. Sign-up sheets are on the front table near the door.

Meeting adjourned at 12:05

Respectfully submitted by Dana Swain, Secretary.

Monthly News – June 9, 2025

 

president’s message

Hello Quilty Friends! 

Wow — what an amazing meeting we had! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended and for your patience as we navigated through Rob Appell’s energetic, inspirational whirlwind of a presentation!  He was on fire and honestly, I couldn’t bring myself to stop him after an hour — my apologies for going over time , but let’s be real — HE WAS WORTH IT! 

His classes were just as fun and empowering!  We all left feeling like “Yes, we CAN do it!” 

Looking ahead… mark your calendars! 

Our Quilt Show is coming up June 13 & 14 at Prescott High School  — it’s going to be amazing, and we need everyone’s help to make it shine! 

Quilt Registration Extended!
Thanks to the fabulous Carrie Casto (not Castro! ), we’ve extended quilt registration by TWO MORE WEEKS! So let’s get ‘er done! 

 It’s also time to vote for your incoming guild officers! Please join us in supporting:

  • Jamie Davis – President 
  • Deb Johnson – VP 
  • Judith Dobke – Treasurer 
  • Dana Swain & Holly Purdom – Sharing Secretary duties 

Also, a bittersweet note — our beloved and hardworking Sharla Peterson will be stepping down from her role in Marketplace.  We are SO grateful for everything she’s done! If you or someone you know can fill her shoes (size: FABULOUS ), please reach out!

Presidential Challenge Quilts
Reminder: these need to be registered in order to be displayed at the show! If you handed them off to me and they haven’t been registered yet, swing by the shop and we’ll do it together! 

Let’s keep the energy high and the stitches strong — can’t wait to see all your beautiful quilts and smiling faces! 

Happy sewing,
Coco Alaniz, President

membership

Wow!  What a great meeting in May with lots of members showing up to hear Rob Appell’s inspiring quilt journey.  We had 14 guests and 6 people join.
Make sure to welcome our new members at the next meeting!

Sue McIlwain, Maureen Romano, Toni Castle-Buss, Karen Pizzuto, Connie Sieh(rejoin) and Kay Donald.  
 
We currently have 172 members and 112 have paid their dues for next year.  Paying early really helps us get the directory complete and out on time, so if you have not had a chance to pay please plan on dropping off your $35 check at the next meeting.  If you can’t make it, just drop it in the mail and send to:
 
Thumb Butte Quilters Guild
PO Box 3457
Prescott, AZ 86302
 
See you in June!  Dawnell, Shelli and Alicia – Membership Team
 

 

hostesses

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.

June hostesses are Gretchen Delaney, Cathy Horneman, Sherri Hubbs, Debbie James, Deb Johnson, Pam Jones, Shirley Kelliher, Kim Keogh, Jenne Kern, Raene Kinion, Deena Knight, Melanie Korzep, Barbara Krit, Iris Lacey, Nancy Lande, and Gayle Lee.

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 June birthdays to Cynthia Falzone, Kate Parsons, Dawnell Muecke, Alicia Czuzak, Kay Wentworth, Gayle Lee, Pauline Saskowsky, Cathy Day, Debbie James, and Carrie Casto.

retreat lite returns

 
 Thank you all for your enthusiastic enrollment in our upcoming two-day sewing retreat.  We have 24 seats to fill and I took 22 reservations at our May general meeting. If you would like to get your name on the roster, please contact Dana Swain.  I will also take sign-ups at the June general meeting should there be any further openings left at that time.  This retreat is a “sew-in” of sorts ~ we meet at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott on June 30 and July 1 for the opportunity to work on sewing projects, share ideas, techniques, stories, and general silliness!  The time each day is 8:00 to 5:00 and the cost is $15.00. The guild provides the space to sew, ironing and cutting stations, design walls, and some tools. You will need to provide your own sewing machines, some of your favorite tools, your own projects, and your own lunch and drinks.  Participants are encouraged to bring a snack to share as well. 
 
Questions? Call or email Dana Swain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

May 12, 2025

General Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2025

General Meeting was called to order at 9:30 am by President CoCo Alaniz

o Welcome to members and guests. Happy Spring!
o Motion to accept March 10, 2025 minutes by Jamie Davis, seconded by Martha
Ferreira. Motion carried.
o Welcome to our members and Speaker Martie Winkleman and her amazing
Apparel Trunk Show that she will be sharing with us today.

Membership – Dawnell Muecke

o Welcomed 2 visitors from Mountain Top and 5 others.
o Our $35.00 dues for the 2025 -2026 year are now being collected. Please pay at the May and June meetings. Checks can also be dropped off at Prescott Quilt
Works.

Handmade Hugs – Jamie Davis

o A total of 590 Items have been donated.
o The next gathering will be at Stone Ridge on May 3. All are invited.
o Top quilters are still needed to finish quilts that are already pieced.

Newcomers- Mary Ellen Coe
o Newcomers meets monthly and is a great way to meet other members. All
are welcome.


Refreshments/July Party – Deb Johnson

o The July Hostesses will be meeting immediately after our meeting today.

Programs and Workshops- Deb Johnson and Kathleen Bond
o Today Martie Winkleman will be presenting a Trunk Show.
o Tomorrow Carrie Casto will be leading a free Walking Foot class at Trinity
Presbyterian from 9:00 -4:00. Bring machine, walking foot and neutral
thread. Attendees will be learning how to sandwich and machine quilt on
small quilts for Handmade Hugs.
o On May 12 th our speaker will be Rob Appell. Following the meeting he will
hold a half day Wonky Log Cabin workshop at Trinity Presbyterian.
o On May 13 th Rob will be leading his Super 60 Sampler workshop at Trinity.
o At our June 9 th meeting Shirlee Smith will be presenting a Trunk Show.

Other – Dog Beds- Karen Varela
o Karen is no longer able to collect the scraps for dog beds and is looking for
someone who is able to take it over.

Speaker Introduction -Deb Johnson introduced Martie Winkleman who presented an Apparel
Trunk Show

Break Time – Coco Alaniz


o 20 minutes. Purchase Birthday Tickets, Opportunity Quilt Tickets, visit Company Store and turn in Block of the Month.
Meeting called back to order at 11:00 am.

Quilt Show
– Carrie Casto
o She encouraged each member to enter at least one quilt for the show. The goal
is to have 250-300 entries. All quilts need to be registered including Past
Presidents, Court House and Presidents Challenge quilts.
o Carrie will help anyone that has any difficulty doing the online registration. The Deadline is May 15 th .

–Katherine Semarau
o Please visit table as you leave to sign up to help with the Quilt Show. Many
opportunities for set up/ tear down, including selling pins, making baskets, Small Quilt Auction, Market Place Items.

–Cathy Day
o We need many more items to sell at the Quilt Show Marketplace. She has
patterns for Prosperity Birds that are very simple to make.
–Angela Smith
o Please let Angela know if you will be able to donate a quilt for the Small Quilt
Auction.

Elections- Coco Alaniz

o Elections for the 2025/2026 will be at our May meeting.
o The Present Slate of Officers are:
President – Jamie Davis
Vice President – Deb Johnson
Secretary- Dana Swain and Holly Purdom
Treasurer – Judith Dobke

Block of the Month –Shirlee Smith

o The past 2 months were a cute rabbit block. 24 blocks were made so they were
divided and she drew 2 winners of the blocks.

Birthday Drawing- Arleen Morris
Show and Tell- Mary Vaughan
Meeting was adjourned at 11:32

Note – A Quilt Show Committee meeting will follow the TBQG Board meeting on May 5 th approx. 10:45 at Prescott Quilt Works.

Respectfully submitted by Stephanie Fullerton

Monthly News – May 12, 2025

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.
 
 
 
 
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