Author: Heart in Hand

president’s Message

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Thread & Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Hanukkah season, and ready as we jump into 2022.  I, for one, am happy to start a new year and a fresh start on many projects that have been neglected…cleaning out closets, drawers, cupboards, and the garage.  

We have so many events to look forward to, including March’s Quilt Camp, new AccuQuilt and applique Friendship groups, and the Guild’s Opportunity Quilt.  Plus, getting together each month for Community Service and Handmade Hugs, Saturday, January 8 at the Stoneridge Community Center.  Please contact Faith Chaney if you would like to participate in the sewfest and fellowship of Handmade Hugs. 

We want to welcome all of our new members, and invite these Newcomers to our monthly get together.  January’s Newcomer’s event will be Wednesday, January 12 at Mary Vaughn’s home.  An email with all the info will be forthcoming from Dawnell Muecke, the Newcomer’s Chair.

Great News!  I have been to the Elk’s Lodge and they are ready and waiting for us to return on Monday, January 10!  The Bingo room is so bright with fresh painted walls, and new tile floor. I turned in the set up diagram this morning so the room should be ready for us when we arrive!  For new members, the Elk’s Lodge #330 is located next to Antelope Bowling Lanes at, 6245 2nd Street, Prescott Valley, or just a block up and on the left from Quilt & Sew!

If you were not aware, we will be losing one of our local quilt shops, Turquoise Threads, in the new year.  If you have not had an opportunity to stop in, there are some great sales as the store is closing, and is liquidating its inventory.  Dagmar, Phillip and Carie will be greatly missed and we wish them the best in 2022.

Well, I think I hit the high spots for January and a brief glimpse of what is in store for our Guild in 2022.  With workshops, the development of our Opportunity Quilt and guest speakers we have a lot to look forward to in the coming New Year.

Blessings to you all,

Programs 

See above tab, “Programs and Workshops”, for more photographs of our Merry Holiday Party!

ways and means

Opportunity Quilt

The opportunity quilt for next year is a beautiful pattern from French General titled “La Rosaraie” or The Rose Garden.  The fabric is from their La Rose Rouge collection by Moda.  It will be 84” x 96” finished.  We thought to quilt it by hand and we will need volunteers.   I would like to meet with anyone interested in helping after the meeting in January to discuss it further.  See you then!

Claire Bell – Chairperson

Handmade Hugs

president’s Message

Happy Holidays Brother & Sisters of the Threads!

Do you ever dread the holidays, knowing the words ‘rest and glad tidings’ won’t necessarily be the focus for the next 30 plus days?  Especially as you search for a parking space at Costco or other popular store location. 

Do you realize at some point, buying a 9-foot tree to decorate sounded good at the time, but ended up being a nightmare to decorate, knowing in a matter of a few weeks it will need to be undecorated, boxed and stored?  Or, how about all those recipes you have been collecting for great holiday treats and goodies actually don’t turn out to look like the picture posted with the recipe?  And, hours of baking actually cut into your already overbooked calendar?  Well, welcome to December, 2021!

Not sure about you, but I for one, will be happy to see 2021 in my rearview mirror.  This has been a tough year for our family, but even when we silently ask, “Why me, Lord?” the rational response is, “Why not me, Lord?” 

When we watch the news we are so blessed to live in a safe community where we daily celebrate our country’s freedoms, have great healthcare, sunny days and sisters and brother to share our talents of quilting with.  We support one another as we battle with sharp points, geese flying straight. and smooth curves on wedding rings.  We mourn when our sisters have passed and will no longer share their latest creations.  COVID has taken three of our talented and beloved quilters Rachael Severance, Lynda Ruiz and Norma Kurr.  We are blessed to have met and known these three wonderful women and shared their talents in our love of quilting.

We are also blessed with many new and existing members.  Dawnell Muecke will be taking over Newcomers, and Joy Swartz has stepped up and will assume Show & Tell at the monthly meetings.  Thank you, ladies, for seeing the need and filling it.  

What a fun meeting we had in November with Caroline Wright of Wright Fabric!  I know I added to my stash and projects list!  I think it is accurate to say, a fun time was had by all!

I hope everyone will be able to join us for the December 13 meeting for TBQG Holiday Brunch and meeting.  And, please remember to bring 3 fat quarters for a jolly good time! Bring your appetites, as there will be a sit down brunch following an abbreviated meeting. Vegetarian options will be served.

We also have a chair for the 2023 Opportunity Quilt, Claire Bell, and if you would like to assist in this endeavor, please contact Claire.  Remember this is a BIG fundraiser for the guild, and will be awarded to the lucky winner at our 2023 Quilt Show!

Also, starting January 13, 2022, we will return to the Elk’s Lodge in Prescott Valley for our monthly meetings, the Lodge will reopen to Lodge members early December after many months of restoration and improvements. 

Our December Newcomer’s gathering will be at my house in Stoneridge, December 15 at 1 p.m.  7333 E Cozy Camp Drive, Prescott Valley.  Newcomers is for any member who has joined in the last 12-18 months.  An email will be sent prior to, but mark your calendar to reserve the date.  We had a wonderful time at the November gathering at Dawnell’s home!  My goodness, I think we all left with sewing room envy, and learned how to hang our quilts with one simple magnet and curtain rod!  Thank you, Dawnell, for hostessing our Newcomers group!

Faith Chaney, co-chair of Community Service has scheduled/reserved a room in the Stoneridge Community Center for the first Saturday of each month  to work on Handmade Hugs projects.  See Community Service below for more information. 

One last note before I close.  Many of us have our fur babies who often are our quilt companions, non-judgemental sans makeup and styled hair, and our loving four-legged children.  We had one in particular that left us this past weekend, Daisy, our 12 year old Lab/Aussie Shepard mix.  Those who have entered our home know she was there, along with her Springer Spaniel sister, Zoe, to greet all who arrived.  She would spend hours in the sewing room with me, of course, laying right where I needed to walk or stand.  Daisy will be missed in our daily lives, but forever in our hearts. I was right by her side as she made her journey across the Rainbow Bridge.  You are forever our sweet, sweet girl.

Blessings, as we enter this Christmas & Hanukkah season,

Programs 

Hostesses

December  hostesses are: Faith Chaney, Trish Charity, Maryann Conner, Linda Craig, Karen Danknick, Suzy Davidson, Jill Davis, Jamie Davis, Cathy Day, Gayle Deboom, Nan DeChant

Birthdays

Birthday celebrants – When it’s your birthday month, please bring a wrapped gift suitable for a quilter, something you would like to receive, with a value of at least $10.  

December Birthdays – Sharla Peterson, Karen Adams, Catherine Ericsen, Phyllis Byrnes, Carol Wright, Linda Craig, Nancy Lefler and Iris Lacey

 

Be sure to stop by the Birthday table to purchase your chance to win a birthday gift bag.