Co-presidents’ message
Where did 2026 go? Thanksgiving and the holidays are right around the corner. Let’s all remember to give thanks for our families, friends and our great community of Thumb Butte quilters. We are so blessed to be surrounded by such talented and giving quilters.
Are you planning on making gifts for any friends or loved ones? Don’t forget the company store may have just what you need for your projects.
Thank you to Faith Chaney for her many years of service to the guild. What a wonderful farewell we gave her. We wish her the best in her new adventure.
A big shoutout to Judith Dobke for getting our Square terminals up and running. We know this will streamline the purchase process at our meetings (membership, workshops, marketplace and Opportunity Quilt Raffle tickets), as well as, at our upcoming quilt show.
We had a great presentation from the Colourwerx team, Carl and Linda Sullivan, at the October meeting. As soon as you walked into the meeting, their vibrant and colorful quilts, fabrics, and supplies were eye catching. If you missed the meeting, be sure to check their Colourwerx.com website for some inspiration!
In November, we have Elizabeth Phinder of Ladybug Quilt Studio, coming to share her quilting journey and give a workshop on finished edge hand applique.
The opportunity quilt sales are humming along thanks to Carol Grimes and the ticket sales volunteers. We are already half way to Carol’s personal goal of $5000.
Another reminder to bring in your 20” x 20” pillows for the President’s challenge. We received 2 at the last meeting and hope that everyone will participate.
Karen and Kathy
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.
November hostesses are Jeanne Corrigan, Dede Erceg, Kristy Nichols, Sally Plummer, Mary Quindry, Ann Ramsey, Carol Wright, Terri Cause, Genny Kerutis, and Chris McGrew.
birthdays
Happy November birthday to Marylou Barrows, Michelle Anderson, Chris Mcgrew, Susan Henry, Laura Stone, Mary Quindry, Erin Sullivan, Nancy Williams, Olivia Turnham, Shelley Graham, Jodi Brown, and Donna Hickish.
newcomers
Next Meeting: November 21, 2026
Location: Elks Lodge, 6245 E Second St, Prescott Valley
(use door on back side of building (near RV park) to get to the Field of Dreams meeting room)Ti
me: 9:00 – 12:00
Project: Quilt of Valor/ Honor Flight quilt squares
Bring your sewing machine and sewing supplies. Kits for quilt blocks, as well as cutting & ironing stations will be provided.
Please RSVP to Angela Smith if you plan to attend.
As always, we welcome any questions that newcomers have about the guild.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Sheryl Goddard & Angela Smith (Newcomers co-chairs)
community service
Adult Center Quilt Display
The new display of quilts has been hung at the Adult Center and the reception area is justbe aming with color! A big thank you to Jamie Davis, Carolyn Edwards, Carol Grimes, Barbara Merkel, Lorraine Owen, Connie Sieh and Barbara Stein who have offered their beautiful quilts for the Prescott area community to admire.
Next month I’ll be collecting Christmas quilts at our meeting on November 9. So, start going through your quilt stash and look for a Christmas quilt that you could spare to be hung at the Adult Center. And, please, don’t avoid calling me because you assume I already have enough quilts. I usually have to make calls to fill the slots. Also, remember your quilts aren’t being judged, they are being admired!
A big thank you to all the members who have participated in this great community service project. And, when you get the chance, stop by the Adult Center on Rosser Road and check out the latest display.
Maryann Conner, Adult Center Chair
