Happy Fall Y’all! Or… maybe not! It looks like Fall decided to take a vacation this year, and Winter jumped in line—without even grabbing a pumpkin spice latte! But, enough with the weather forecast!
Heidi Pridemore delivered a presentation that knocked our socks off (which, honestly, we might need now that it’s freezing)! I grabbed a book, a pattern, and you bet I’m using that discount coupon she gave our members. And for those who attended her class—high fives all around for conquering your fear of curves! 🙌🏽 The Trunk Show was so good, it got me inspired to finally finish up my WIPs and tackle that Christmas Tree quilt! It may be ready by 2030, if I start soon. What treasures did you pick up? Oh, and the electric Zippy seam ripper? Yeah, that’s my new bestie now—I’m thinking of getting it a holiday card!
Thank you, Heidi, for the fabulous show and class! We can’t wait to see you back as a vendor at our Quilt Show in June, loaded with more cool notions and patterns (and hopefully some warm socks)!
Now, as we head toward our November meeting, get ready for a fun-packed “Qick-Off” for our Quilt Show! Big shoutout to our creative VP, Deb Johnson, for planning these activities—don’t miss it, or you’ll be hearing about all the fun you missed! We’ll also be introducing the committees and their chairpersons, all cheerfully led by our very own Pat Noel. Did I mention there will be prizes? Like, actual, amazing prizes! And let’s give a round of applause to all the Chairpersons who’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make this Quilt Show our best yet. This is your cue to jump in and volunteer—remember, we’re better together (and it’s more fun when you’re there)!
And for a quick reminder: the Presidential Challenge is Nursery Rhyme-inspired baby quilts. They don’t have to be huge—maybe around 30” x 40”, but that’s just a suggestion. We’ll start sharing them in January, so you’ve got plenty of time to stitch up something adorable. We plan to display these little beauties during our Quilt Show before donating them!
See you on November 11th!
🎶 Just keep quilting, just keep quilting 🎶 (I think that’s my theme song now…)
Coco Alaniz, President
MEMBERSHIP
We had a new member join at our October meeting. Well, actually she was on vacation and just renewed her membership. We are glad to have you back, Chris Campos!
We had 87 members attend the October meeting where we were treated to Heidi Pridemore letting us in on a few of her favorite things, which I have added to my sewing kit.
See you in November!
Dawnell, Alicia and Shelli – Membership
hostesses
November hostesses are Chris Sommerfelt, Kathleen Spry, Barbara Stein, Laura Stone, Erin Sullivan, Sally Thomas, Sue Weisshaupt, Kay Wentworth, Kristine White, Denise Manley, and Nancy Stewart.
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 November birthdays to Michelle Andersen, Pamela Hengeveld, Mary Quindry, Laura Stone, Erin Sullivan, Olivia Turnham, Shelley Graham, and Donna Hickish.
PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
November Program
We are very excited about our November TBQ program. We will be hosting a Quilt Show “Qick-Off” to start our 2025 Quilt Show season in a big way. You will learn about some changes to the usual Quilt Show procedures, have opportunites to volunteer, get ideas of how to contribute to the event and maybe even win a door prize. We hope you can all join us for the Quilt Show “Qick-Off”.
Deb Johnson, Programs Chair
November Workshop
Following the November TBQ program the Quilt Show “Qick-Off”, Jamie Davis will be providing a trunk show and demonstration on the Accuquilt machine. Jamie will show the end products of quilting using the Accuquilt machine method and show us all the options the machine has to offer.
Jamie’s demonstration and trunk show will be held at the Elks Lodge beginning at 1:00. There is no fee for attending. We hope that you will join us for this short workshop and be inspired by this method of preparing quilt blocks.
Kathleen Bond, Programs Chair
December Program
Prepare for a TBQ Winter Wonderland!
Your meeting hostesses for December will be treating you all to a “Winter Wonderland” themed brunch during the December general meeting set for Monday, December 9th. We will share sweet treats for the mid-morning and host a gift exchange and raffle. Our sweet treat table will have both gluten free and low-carb options as well.
PLEASE plan to bring a wrapped gift suitable for a quilter/crafter (value maximum of $15.00). We will play a NEW GAME together after our morning treats and you will go home with a early holiday gift! We sincerely hope that everyone will choose to join in this gift exchange.
Your December Hostesses
NEWCOMERS
At our September Newcomers Gathering at Prescott Quilt Works, we made badge holders. In October, we made Project Bags.
Mary Ellen Coe, Co-chair
RETREAT-LITE
RETREAT LITE ~ Fall 2024 Is In the Books!
Just a HUGE shout out to all the joyful participants who attended our recent RETREAT LITE gathering held on Monday, September 30th and Tuesday, October 1st. What a great time we had stitching, laughing, collaborating, reverse-sewing, exchanging, nibbing … there was even some singing and dancing thrown in there (but if you ask anyone there, they will deny it!)
A great BIG thank you to Trinity Presbyterian Church for providing a wonderful venue as well. Twenty-two happy participants spent two wonderful days in their comfortable church hall together as sisters-in-sew.
And what was the biggest request? “Let’s do this more often!!!” So, watch for more RETREAT LITE opportunities coming in 2025.
9:30President CoCo Alaniz calls the General Meeting to order
Approval of Minutes – Deb Johnson made a motion to accept the September 9, 2024 General Meeting Minutes as presented. Seconded by Sherri Hubbs and Georgia Lindsey
Liz Hart – Ways & Means Report
Thank you to all volunteers for working at Chino Valley show. .We raised $146 first day and $79 the second.
The upcoming Opportunity Quilt ticket sales will be:
Lonesome Valley Boutique October 25-26 at Prescott Valley Elks Lodge
High Desert Art Guild November 23 from 8 am to 1 pm
The Armory – Last Minute Stocking Stuffers in December
Please contact Liz to sign up for what times you can sit with the quilt to sell tickets . Also, pass along other venue ideas to Liz. Consider taking the quilt out of the area if you are planning a trip where it can be shown. Also consider showing at your neighborhood community garage sales.
Dawnell Muecke – Membership Report
We have 1 Re-Member and 1 guest today.
Pick up your new Membership Directory if you have not already.
Kristine White -Community Service
Many completed projects have been turned in and kits have been picked up. Thank you.
Mary Ellen Coe & Georgia Lindsey – Newcomers Report
The next gathering will be Tuesday, October 22nd, beginning at 10:00 at Prescott Quilt Works. This month’s project will be Storage Bags. All are welcome. Please let Mary Ellen or Georgia know so that they can have enough supplies ready.
Deb Johnson – Programs Report
Deb read the names of the Hostesses for our December Christmas party. A planning meeting will be held immediately following our meeting today.
Our November program will be devoted to our Quilt Show “Qick-Off”. A fun and informative program is planned to learn all about our June guild show.
January program will be conducted by Dawnell and Kathleen “P.I.G.” Project in Grocery Bag.
February program will be Jean Impy.
Our program today will be Heidi Pridemore presenting her tips, tricks, tools, and shortcuts on both construction and finishing projects.
Kathleen Bond– Workshops Report
Tuesday, October 15th: Heidi Pridemore will teach “Rippling Waves,” a curved seams technique workshop. We still have class openings. Several class tuitions have been added to the Birthday drawing. If you’d just like to make a small sample/project, bring five fat quarters.
Monday, November 11th: Following the general meeting starting at 1:00 PM, Jamie Davis will present a demonstration on how to use an AccuQuilt fabric cutting system.
February Workshop will be 2 different classes by Jean Impy. The first will be on Monday after the meeting on her Faces. The second will be a full day on Tuesday at the Trinity Presbyterian on her Spider web technique. Sign ups being taken now.
Speaker: Heidi Pridemore
President CoCo Alaniz – Further announcements: Shop Heidi’s store, Purchase Birthday tickets, Company store, Workshop Sign ups, BOM, Community Service
~ Break ~
Shirlee Smith – Block of the Month Report
Block of the Month – She has patterns available at her table or you can find on the Guild website for the months of October and November.
Mary Vaughan – Show and Tell
Please line up, sign in, and share your talents and treasures.
Arleen Morris and Sheryl McLain – Birthday Drawing
9:30President CoCo Alaniz calls the General Meeting to order
Announcement: We must be out of the building today by 12:00 noon in order that the Lodge can perform some maintenance.
Reminder: Shirlee Smith and CoCo Alaniz read through the “High Five Promise” as printed in the Membership Directory reminding all members of our call to participate.
CoCo shared that member Karen Johnson is in hospice care. A card will be sent to her.
Liz Hart – Ways & Means Report
Thank you to all volunteers for working at the county fair. We raised $479.00!
Two new venues for Opportunity Quilt ticket sales: Chino Valley Quilt Show and Lonesome Valley Boutique. Future venues: High Desert Art Guild and “Last Minute Stocking Stuffers” ~ PLEASE SIGN UP TO SIT WITH THE OPPORTUNITY QUILT.
Please pass along other venue ideas to Liz. Consider taking the quilt out of the area if you are planning a trip where it can be shown.
Dawnell Muecke – Membership Report
To date our guild has 155 members.
Reminder to pick up your new Membership Directory from Dawnell today. Be sure to look through it and mark the month that you will help to hostess at a monthly meeting.
Jamie Davis – Handmade Hugs Report
Jamie shared that thirteen members helped at Handmade Hugs this past week.
Kristine White thanked the members for flannel donations ~ always appreciated!!
Please continue to pick up packets of projects that you can complete and return on your own schedule.
Next Handmade Hugs gathering will be Saturday, October 5th, from 9:00 to noon.
Mary Ellen Coe & Georgia Lindsey – Newcomers Report
The next gathering will be Tuesday, September 24th, beginning at 10:00 at Prescott Quilt Works. This month’s focus will be a name badge “make and take” workshop and ALL interested in making a name badge/lanyard are welcome. Please let Mary Ellen or Georgia know so that they can have enough supplies ready.
Deb Johnson – Programs Report
Deb expressed thanks to everyone that took the time to complete the Programs interest survey last month. Fifty-eight were completed and returned. If you’d like to complete a survey or submit another one, please contact Deb as she is happy to accept them.
Today’s presenter will be our own CoCo Alaniz and her “Mish-Mash Trunk Show”.
Our October program will be Heidi Pridemore presenting her tips, tricks, tools, and shortcuts on both construction and finishing projects.
Our November program will be devoted to our Quilt Show “Qick-Off”. Come, hear, see and learn all about how we will all pull together as a guild and create a wonderful quilt show next summer.
December meeting – Annual Christmas party!
Kathleen Bond– Workshops Report
Tuesday, September 10th: Coco Alaniz will teach her Nana Big-Styler Apron pattern. The pattern costs $8.00 and the workshop fee is $35.00. See the website for a supply list. The workshop starts at 9:00 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott.
Tuesday, October 15th: Heidi Pridemore will teach “Rippling Waves,” a curved seams technique workshop. Pattern cost $14.00; optional kits and ruler for sale; Workshop cost $35.00. If you’d just like to make a small sample/project, bring five fat quarters.
Monday, November 11th: Following the general meeting starting at 1:00 PM, Jamie Davis will present a demonstration on how to use an AccuQuilt fabric cutting system. She will also bring a mini-trunk show of her own projects completed with AccuQuilt dies. Deb asks that you please sign up to attend.
Speaker: CoCo Alaniz’s “Mish Mash Trunk Show”
~ Break ~
President CoCo Alaniz – Further announcements:
Cathy Day – Guild Store
Cathy asked the members to please consider lending their hands/vehicle to help get the books for the store to each meeting and back to storage. She also clarified about the two “antique” (non-operable) sewing machines that were for sale for $10.00 in the store.
Sharon Harris – Friendship Groups
We want to encourage every member of our Guild to join OR start “Friendship Groups” which allow like-minded quilters to gather in small groups to advance their interests.
Shirlee Smith – Block of the Month Report
Drawing for the July/August pattern of “Kaffe’s Kats”. We had 23 blocks turned in and there will be two drawings for the blocks. Great participation!
The NEW Block of the Month instructions are posted on the Guild website for the months of October and November. There is also a video tutorial link available. You may choose a monochromatic colorway or any prints with a solid light background.
Arleen Morris and Sheryl McLain – Birthday Drawing
As part of our “High Five Promise”, each guild member is encouraged to bring a birthday gift to be raffled off during the general meeting on the month of their birthdays. Today seven gifts were raffled off. Purchasing birthday raffle tickets helps support our guild’s programming throughout the year.
Mary Vaughan – Show and Tell
Please line up, sign in, and share your talents and treasures.
Martie Winkelman announced that she will be presenting a wearables trunk show next week at the Mountain Top Quilt Guild meeting. All are encouraged to attend.
CoCo Alaniz – President’s Challenge
CoCo presented her PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE to our members to make a baby/small quilt with a Nursery Rhyme theme. These quilts will be donated to a charity that CoCo will research and choose in the coming months.
11:25Meeting adjourned by President CoCo Alaniz
Respectfully submitted – Dana Swain, Guild Secretary
Wow! Thank you all so much for the overwhelming support and kind words following my Trunk Show at our September meeting. Your comments touched my heart and were so deeply appreciated. It was truly a joy to share my passion for preserving hand-making traditions with such a wonderful community.
As we step into the cooler months, I’m excited to see how each of you embraces the *Presidential Challenge: Nursery Rhyme Inspired Baby Quilts*. June will be here before we know it, and I can’t wait to witness the creative, whimsical designs that will emerge from this challenge. Let’s keep inspiring each other and bring those nursery rhymes to life!
During our last meeting, Shirlee Smith and I had the honor of reading “The High Five Promises.” As your President, I encourage each of you to reflect on those promises and think about how you can contribute to our quilting family. Whether it’s through a particular area that speaks to your heart or simply supporting one another, let’s embrace these promises and put them into practice.
Looking ahead to October, we have the pleasure of welcoming the lovely and talented Heidi Pridemore! She’ll be presenting “A Few of Her Favorite Things,” which is sure to be a delightful and inspiring program. Don’t forget, Heidi will also be teaching the *Rippling Waves* workshop on Tuesday, October 15th, from 9 AM to 4 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. More details about the workshop and Heidi’s presentation can be found on the website, so be sure to check it out.
And for those who participated in the *Nana and Me Big Pocket Apron* class, or any of my apron workshops, I want to say thank you for your enthusiasm and creativity! You all continue to amaze me with your energy and dedication. Here’s a thought: let’s wear our Big Pocket aprons and show them off during Show and Tell next month! Happy quilting!
CoCo Alaniz, President
membership
Hi everyone! Let’s give a big welcome to Delores Baker who joined the guild at our September meeting!
Your new directories were passed out at the last meeting. If you did not get a chance to pick yours up, you can do so at the October meeting. If you can’t attend, please ask a friend to grab it for you! If you have a correction to the directory, please see the membership desk at the next meeting.
We now have 153 members, with 78 attending our September meeting.
Dawnell, Alicia and Shelli – Co-chairs
hostesses
October hostesses are: Georgia Lindsey, Elizabeth Phinder, Terry Purkable, Barb Saia, Deborah Salazar, Pauline Saskowsky, Vickie Sawyer, Mary Scherer, Linda Schoenmakers, Kathleen Semerau, Pauline Singleton, and Judy Sloan.
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 October birthdays to Sandy Mitchell, Martha Ferriera, Anne Marston, Sheryl McLain, Jenne Kern, Debby Casali, Stephanie Fullerton, Judith Dobke, Faith Chaney, Arleen Morris, Lorraine Owen, Kris Anderson, Mary Vaughan, Gerry Carr, Linda Schoenmakers, Carolyn Edwards, Sally Plummer and Linda Figueroa.
PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
October Program
Come to Heidi Pridemore’s workshop on Tuesday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn her curved piecing technique The workshop will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 630 Park Ave., Prescott.
Bring five fat quarters and go home with a head full of ideas on how to use the blocks you make in this workshop.
The cost for this amazing class is only $35.00. To see samples of Heidi’s curved piecing, click here Heidi Pridemore Flyer
To sign up for this workshop, contact Kathleen Bond, Workshops Chair.
November Program
We are very excited about our November TBQ program. We will be hosting a Quilt Show “Qick-Off” to start our 2025 Quilt Show season in a big way. You will learn about some changes to the usual Quilt Show procedures, have opportunites to volunteer, get ideas of how to contribute to the event and maybe even win a door prize. We hope you can all join us for the Quilt Show “Qick-Off”.
November Workshop
Following the November TBQ program the Quilt Show “Qick-Off”, Jamie Davis will be providing a trunk show and demonstration on the Accuquilt machine. Jamie will show the end products of quilting using the Accuquilt machine method and show us all the options the machine has to offer.
Jamie’s demonstration and trunk show will be held at the Elk’s Lodge beginning at 1:00. There is no fee for attending. We hope that you will join us for this short workshop and be inspired by this method of preparing quilt blocks.
December Program
Monday, December 9 will be our annual Guild Christmas Party. Please check the Hostess List in your new directory to see if you will be a hostess for this special event. Deb Johnson will be in contact with you soon to start making plans.
Deb Johnson, Programs Chair & Kathleen Bond, Workshops Chair
company store
Hello TBQ members and anyone who visits our guild meeting in October! Make it a point to lasso those $5 bills (or anything equivalent) and bring them with you because we are having our $5 bag sale at the Company Store in the back of our meeting venue on October 14! We supply the bags and all you need to supply is $5!! As much as as you can fit into the bag we provide is what you can take home for $5!!!! No trick! Just a treat!! We look forward to seeing you and watching you have a blast filling up those bags!!!
