A huge thank you to everyone who attended Dora Cary’s incredible trunk show. Wasn’t she just so inspiring? And to those who had the chance to take her class—what a blast! I know you came away with new skills, creative energy, and plenty of fresh ideas.
Looking ahead, I’m excited to share that next month we’ll have the pleasure of seeing our very own Martie Winkelman present her amazing wares at her trunk show. You won’t want to miss it!
And get ready for May, because Rob Appell will be joining us with some fabulous classes you’ll definitely want to sign up for. Be sure to check the TBQG website for all the details and registration info.
📢 Quilt Show Reminder: We’re just three months away! Have you prepared your quilts for submittal? The entry form deadline is April 15, so be sure to complete it on time. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Carrie Casto for assistance.
🔹 Heads-up: To shake things up a bit, the April Board meeting will be held on Monday, March 31 at 9:30 AM at Prescott Quilt Works.
I look forward to seeing you all on Monday, April 14 for another inspiring gathering.
Until then—keep on sewing!
Warmly,
Coco, President
mEmbership
Hi everyone! We had 99 members and 2 guests at our March meeting. I think everyone really enjoyed Dora Carey’s presentation.
We will start accepting 2025/2026 $35 dues in April at our next meeting and would prefer checks if possible, made payable to TBQ!
See you in soon!
Dawnell, Alicia and Shelli, Co-Chairs
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.
April hostesses are Lola Dyroy, Karen Eads, Carolyn Edwards, Norma Enfield, Cynthia Falzone, Martha Ferriera, Lydia Figueroa, Betty Foley, Judy Frost, Stephanie Fullerton, Janet Friedrich, and Shirley Fox.
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 April Birthdays to Annette Raithel, Susan Sweet, Lois Doerr, Christi Weedon, Cathy Horneman, Elizabeth Phinder, and Linda Trudeau.
community service
Adult Center Display
The new display of quilts has been hung at the Prescott Adult Center on Rosser Rd. The theme is “Eclectic Quilts.” The quilts exhibit a variety of quilting techniques for the public to enjoy.
When I dropped the quilts off to be hung, I observed someone taking a picture of one of the quilts that was about to be replaced. And, when I came back to take pictures of the new display, there were three ladies in a serious discussion about one of the new quilts and remarking about much time and effort must go into making a quilt. The staff regularly tells me how much the visitors enjoy our quilts.
I want to give a big THANK YOU to the ladies who have been participating in this community service project. Maybe next time you can offer one of your quilts to be shown and, if you have family or friends in town, this is a good place to show it off in our mini quilt show!
Maryann Conner, Adult Center Chair
“Lovely Peacock” by Kristine White
This is a wonderful example of a One Block Wonder. The Peacock panel is surrounded by hexagons that were cut
from 6 additional Peacock panels. The hexagons are meticulously arranged around the panel to enhance the quilt.
“My Flower Garden” by Olivia Turnham
Olivia found this pattern in a magazine in 2015 and spent long hours hand stitching the 31 flowers (about 280
hexagons). All were hand stitched and the quilt is also hand quilted. A true labor of love.
“Stars upon Stars” by Dawnell Muecke
Dawnell made and quilted this quilt in 2023. She loves quilts with stars and this has an abundance of stars and
colors.
Quilt #4 – “Abstract Mountains” by Suzy Davidson
This pattern taught straight rows then turned on point. Suzy decided to do an abstract mountain to valley scene
which, she found, was not the right choice for this technique. She had to line the blocks on her design wall, label
them, sew them in order and then turn them. She concluded that it’s best to read the directions before you start.
“Storm at Sea” by Sandy Mitchell
Sandy was intrigued by the Storm at Sea pattern that appears to have curves but are actually straight pieces. Her
choice of batiks combines for a beautiful quilt.
“Waves of Glory” by Arleen Morris
This pattern by Annette Ornelas was pieced and quilted by Arleen on a domestic machine. As part of her seasonal
quilt display, it graces her home’s entry hall annually from Memorial Day through Independence Day and then
through Labor Day.
“Opportunity Quilt” Owner: Carolyn Edwards
This pieced quilt was made by members of the Lonesome Valley Quilt Guild in Prescott Valley as a fund raiser.
Carolyn bought her tickets and was the lucky winner and she is happy to share it with you.
“Urban Owls” by Sheryl Goddard
This delightful quilt is a Wendy Williams pattern that Sheryl has interpreted using these bright and whimsical
fabrics. She used freezer paper appliqué and paper piecing quilt techniques to create this wonderful quilt.
“White Tail Buck” by Dawnell Muecke
Dawnell made and quilted this quilt. She used the paper piecing technique. The face of the buck alone has over 200
pieces of fabric. As you can imagine, deciding fabric colors and placement takes a lot of time and patience.
“Stars” by Suzy Davidson
This was a one-day mystery quilt. A bright color grouping was selected for the center and the black and white; then
Suzy added the colored stars and quilting.
9:00 Hospitality time and $5.00/Bag shopping at the Guild Store
9:30 Meeting called to order by President Coco Alaniz
● Approval of the General Meeting minutes from February was posed to the membership. Approval was motioned by Georgia Lindsey and seconded by Gerry Carr. No discussion. Motion approved.
● Welcome to speaker, Dora Cary of Orange Dot Quilts
COMMITTEE REPORTS
● Membership: Dawnell reported that we have two visitors today. Please note that membership sign-ups for the next year will start at the May meeting. Reminder to pick up your membership directories. Additional reminder: Please attend our Newcomer Group that is here to help our newest members connect with our guild.
● Handmade Hugs: Jamie reported that in our current fiscal year, our guild has made a total of 578 donation projects ranging from receiving blankets, burp cloths, to full quilts. Also noted that with JoAnn’s going out of business, Handmade Hugs will gladly accept your 2 ½ yard flannel donations. Always seeking top quilters ~ stay tuned for announcement about a free class on quilting offered to our guild members.
● Newcomers: Georgia announced that all are invited to make a trip down to the valley to visit quilt shops next Wednesday, March 19th. Meet at Costco at 8:00 AM to carpool/caravan. The April meeting for Newcomers will be held at Coco’s Prescott Quilt Works. Half-page flyer was made available to all.
● Newcomers Part Two: Carrie Casto held up a beautiful Red/White/Blue quilt completed by last year’s Newcomers Group that will be donated to the “Honor Flight” program. Carrie donated the quilting work and Angela Smith accepted the quilt for donation.
● Programs & Workshops: Deb reminded those who have pre-order tee shirts and bags to come and pick them up today. The bags will be sold at $15.00. Shirts for sale as well.
April: Our own Martie Winkelman will be showcasing her wearables in a trunk show. The workshop the following day (4/15) will be a FREE QUILTING CLASS taught by member Carrie Casto. Carrie will teach various techniques to help our members learn the quilting process. The quilting completed at this workshop will help our Handmade Hugs group to fully complete quilts for donation. Max. 20 people – sign ups taken today.
May: Rob Appell will be our guest speaker. He will teach a “Wonky Log Cabin” class on Monday afternoon at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. The cost is $25.00 and supply lists are available today. Sign up today! On Tuesday, May 13th, Rob will teach his “Super Sampler” class. The price is $35.00 (some pre-registered folks will receive a $10.00 refund today.) Sign ups are now being taken as there are a few new openings. The class requires a pattern and rulers.
June: This is the month of our quilt show. Our very own Shirlee Smith will present a truck show for the program and there will be no class in June. EVERYONE WILL BE PREPARING FOR THE QUILT SHOW.
● Introduction of Dora Cary and her presentation followed by a trunk show and pattern giveaway.
11:05 TO 11:20 BREAK
11:22 President Coco calls the meeting back to order.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, ETC.
● Opportunity Quilt Tickets: Liz Hart reviewed that our progress at ticket sales is only at 20% of our goal for opportunity quilt tickets. Please do what you can to purchase for yourself, sell to your neighbors, relatives and friends, and get the word out about these tickets. Liz will be traveling to Sedona tomorrow to sell. Share new venues with Liz and help us make our goal.
● Quilt Show: Pat Noel reminds us that our Quilt Show is coming and had these announcements:
○ Quilt Show entries should be to Carrie Casto by April 15th.
○ Raffle Baskets are being accepted now. Pat showed us one that was turned in today. (suggested baskets: plants/gardening, pets, wine/cheese as basket ideas – they don’t all have to be about quilting)
○ Small Quilt Auction items to Angela Smith by the May general meeting.
○ Items for the Marketplace should be to Cathy Day by the May general meeting.
○ Suzy Davidson reports that the vendor space for our show is sold out!!!!
○ Ribbons will be made this year by Martie Winkelman.
○ Georgia (Hospitality hostess) reminds us that ALL of our members at the Quilt Show will be “White Glove” equipped. These gloves will be available when you “check-in”.
○ The Quilt Show committee will start meeting at Coco’s Prescott Quilt Works after today. Next meeting is Monday, March 31st at 10:35.
● Marketplace: Cathy Day reminded the members that we need great participation in donated items that can be sold at the Quilt Show Marketplace. The deadline for these will be the May general meeting, however Cathy has a tub on her porch and can accept items there. Cathy also offered Kristine’s and Pat’s homes in Prescott for drop off.
● Quilt Camp: Cathy Day announced that there are still openings for our annual Quilt camp scheduled for March 24-27 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. Registration fee $125.00 covers lunch meal, treats, retreat center space, and prizes.
● Block of the Month: Shirlee Smith showed an example of the upcoming block which is a chocolate bunny. Patterns will be posted on the website. Fabric choices are up to the maker but should be spring like. The drawing for the 23 heart blocks turned in through February netted two winners – Kathleen Semerau and Barb Krit.
● Approval of the December General Meeting minutes was motioned by Michelle Anderson and seconded by Georgia Lindsey; vote taken, motion by Kathleen Semerau and seconded by Sally Thomas; vote taken, motion passed.
Welcome to our speaker today, Jean Impey.
President Coco completed the nominating committee for the 2025-2026 executive board positions: Martha Ferreira, Georgia Lindsey, and Michaelyn “Mike” Boyle.
● President Coco reminded all members to add their name so the nominations poster for the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary
Reports:
MEMBERSHIP: Alicia welcomed and introduced our guests. She reminded everyone to pick up their membership packets if they have not already done so.
Alicia also reminded our members that if they know of someone in the guild that needs a Get Well card or needs extra support, please contact one of the membership committee.
HANDMADE HUGS: Jamie reported that today we took in two carts full of completed quilts and burp cloths. She reminded our members that we can ALWAYS use help from top quilters to complete projects. Jamie also noted Alicia’s help in securing top quilters.
NEWCOMERS: Mary Ellen and Georgia reported on their community project made by the members of the Newcomers group over the past months. This group will meet on Thursday, February 27th to assemble all the blocks and again on Friday, February 28th to quilt the completed quilt top. The meetings both days will begin at 9:00 AM and will be held at Mary Ellen’s home.
RETREAT LITE: Coco reported that there is one remaining spot in this two-day retreat to be held February 24-25. Please contact Dana Swain if you’d like to enroll or be on the waitlist.
FOUR-DAY RETREAT: Cathy reported on the plans for the annual 4-day retreat set for March 24-25-26-27. The retreat will be held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott and the cost will be $125.00 which includes a daily lunch, snacks, and prizes. Sign ups are half full and will be taken through the March meeting.
PROGRAMS: Deb reminded the members that T-Shirts orders can still be taken this week and she has a few for sale today.
Deb made a special thank you to Jamie Davis for her AccuQuilt demonstration last month.
Looking ahead: Dora Cary will be here presenting in March.
Our April program is not determined yet, but we will be welcoming Ron Appell in May.
WORKSHOPS:
● Kathleen reminded the members that today’s workshop with Jean Impey is full.
● Tomorrow’s “Spiderweb” workshop with Jean still has space. It will take place at the Trinity Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, February 11. See website for details.
● Kathleen is taking sign ups today for Dora Cary’s Fusible Applique workshop offered Tuesday, March 11. See the website for details and supply lists. Class fee $35.00; pattern fee $10.00. Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church. Time: 9:00-4:00.
● May’s workshop will be Ron Appell’s scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th and it will cost $45.00. Details to follow ~ watch the website for updates.
SPEAKER: Deb introduced our speaker for today: Jean Impey. Jean delivered a wonderful program from the podium and also used the screens to illustrate her program. After the presentation, Jean provided a beautiful and inspiring trunk show.
10:50 – 11:00 BREAK
Reports/Presentations continued:
QUILT SHOW: Pat Noel provided an update on our forthcoming quilt show. She reminded the members of the importance of everyone’s participation. We call on our members to display their quilts, make raffle baskets, make quilts displaying the courthouse patterns, and to purchase Quilt Show pins. There will be no Quilt Show Committee meeting today, but please call Pat if you have any questions or concerns regarding the quilt show.
● MARKETPLACE: Cathy Day reminded us that all Marketplace donations should be collected by the May General meeting. They may be brought to the meeting or dropped at Cathy’s home.
● QUILT SHOW ENTRIES: The quilts to be displayed in the show this year will be registered electronically. Please contact Carrie Casto if you need help in registering your quilts. The deadline to register your entries will be April 15th.
● SMALL QUILT AUCTION: Angela Smith reminded the members to donate small quilts (lap size or smaller) no later than May 12th. Angela hopes to collect enough to have auctions on both Friday and Saturday.
● RAFFLE BASKETS: Please create raffle baskets, either on your own or with a small group, to donate to the Quilt Show. Please have these turned in at the May 12th General meeting.
● COURTHOUSE PATTERNS & SHOW PINS: Please see the ladies at the quilt show table for pins today. Patterns will be available next month as Sharon is not here today.
DOG BEDS: Karen Varela asked that we be cautious in donating fabric and batting scraps. Please assure that there are no pins, paper, or Steam-a-Seam on the scraps turned in. She also requested that batting donations be cut into small pieces.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH: Shirlee showed the “Hearts” block that will be collected this month and next ~ to be raffled in March. (See website for details/pattern) She had 24 “Bird” blocks turned in and raffled these off to three lucky members.
BIRTHDAY DRAWINGS: Arleen and her team called off and distributed multiple birthday bags collected over the past few months!
SHOW & TELL: Mary led the display of beautiful quilts made by our members.
PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE: Coco reminded the membership that her challenge this year was to create a baby quilt inspired by a Nursery Rhyme. Please bring your quilts to next month’s meeting for viewing.
TBQ STORE: Lorraine from the Company Store wanted to say THANK YOU to the membership. The store had a record day today! Many thanks to the family of Karen Johnson who donated many items to the store to be shared with our membership.
Wow! What a fantastic February meeting! A huge thank you to all who attended—it was a full house, and Jean Impey did not disappoint! Her boundless energy, creative spirit, and that signature humor of hers made for an unforgettable Trunk Show. I don’t know about you, but I left feeling inspired and ready to dive into new projects! For those lucky enough to take her Fabulous Faces and Spider Web classes, I hear they were an absolute blast—and yes, I was in the Spider Web class, so if you need me, I’ll be finishing my masterpiece.
Now, let’s talk about what’s coming up—because TBQG is keeping the creativity rolling!
Mark your calendars for our March 10th meeting, where we welcome the talented Dora Cary from Orange Dot Quilts! She’s bringing us a fresh wave of inspiration and will be teaching her Fusible Appliqué class on Tuesday, March 11. If appliqué has ever intimidated you, Dora is just the person to make it fun and approachable. All the details—fee, supply list, and registration—are on the website, so check it out!
Retreat Lite is here! If you missed the first session on February 24 & 25, don’t worry—two more are scheduled for 2025! These smaller, more intimate retreats are the perfect way to recharge, stitch, and connect with fellow quilters. Contact Dana Swain or visit the website for details.But wait—there’s more!
Quilt Camp is back and better than ever! Join us for four days of quilting fun from March 24-27. Expect great food, exciting prizes, and the chance to tackle those PIGs (Projects in Grocery Sacks), get your Quilt Show entries finished, or—let’s be honest—start something totally new! Because why not?! For more details, reach out to Cathy Day.And let’s not forget the Presidential Challenge—those Baby Quilts aren’t going to make themselves! Let’s get them stitched up and ready to share some warmth and love.
There’s so much happening, and I’d love to tell you all about it, but you already know where to find the details—the website! So hop on over and stay up to date.
Keep those needles moving and those sewing machines humming!
Happy Stitching!
Coco Alaniz, President
membership
What a fun meeting we had in February, with Jean Impey. 99 members were able to enjoy her lively presentation! In addition, we had 1 member rejoin and 4 new members decided to join.
Please welcome, Pam Miller, Eva Olip, Holly Purdum, Rose Bohren and Kate Browne
Dawnell, Alicia and Shelli, Membership Team
hostesses
March hostesses are Mary Ellen Coe, Maryann Conner, Jeanne Corrigan, Linda Craig, Alicia Czuzak, Dawn Davidson, Suzy Davidson, Jamie Davis, Cathy Day, Nan DeChant, Gayle DeBoom, Judith Dobke, Lois Doerr, Dianna Dunn, and Mary Vaughan.
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 MARCH BIRTHDAY TO KIM HASTINGS, DEB JOHNSON, BARB SAIA, BARBARA KRIT, NAN DECHANT, TERRY PURKABLE, GINNY BELLECI, KATHLEEN SPRY, MARY ELLEN COE, NORMA ENFIELD, AND PAM CALHOUN.
COMPANY STORE
Hello TBQ members and anyone else who😉 “marches” on over to our guild meeting in 🍀March! PLEASE bring your $5 (AND MORE😄 if you please!) to have fun filling a grocery bag(that we provide for you)and everything you can fill in that bag will only cost you $5!!!! AND you can fill as many bags as you want! AND please fill them up on March 10 in the back of our meeting room as you come visit us in The Company Store!! See you then!
See you then!
