Author: Heart in Hand

president’s message

Greetings, Quilter Pals!

I’m headed to a Quilt Retreat!  Woohoo!  And I’m hoping that ALL of you will have a chance to gather for a Quilt Retreat/Getaway one of these days soon!  “Eat-Sleep-Sew!”  It’s pretty dang w.o.n.d.e.r.f.u.l.!!!  It’s magical!  It’s a treat you deserve…because you’re worth it!  I usually go on two retreats a year–spring and fall!  But one of my quilter pals goes on FOUR a year–WOW!  Go on a quilt retreat and then tell us about it!  

I encourage you to finish up your President’s Quilt Challenge!  Remember that it was an Orphan Block quilt or quilt top.  It doesn’t even have to be quilted…it can just be a top…for this time around anyway!  Next year, it can be a quilt!  I’m re-writing the rules as we go along!  🙂  Prepare to show it at the June TBQ meeting!  Woohoo!  

OK…our next gathering is June 14th.  That’s flag day.  Bring your flag quilts for Show & Tell!  Wow!  We’re going to have a great Show & Tell at the June meeting!  We’ll see you at the Elks Lodge in Prescott Valley (6245 E. Second Street).

Love and hugs to all!  Be well!  Stay healthy!  

Carolyn Edwards, President

President-Elect

HELP WANTED!  

Community Service

Ways & Means

Workshops 

As we head into our new term for the Guild’s 2021-2022 year, we need some additional help in a few areas.

We need two members, or one Superhero, to step up and take charge of our Community Service’s Handmade Hugs.  If I could, I would be President and Community Service, too, but I don’t see how I can do both justice, and remain happily married to my husband of 34 years.

We have three established entities, YRMC Birthing Center, Teen Closet and Oncology infusion centers.

If you have a heart for those facing challenges & caring, please send me a message or call me.  There are plenty of projects and fabric to get, and keep, you going!

Our Ways & Means team is stepping down after several years of service, so the Guild needs some of you to step up and take over!  Refer to your TBQG Directory for position responsibilities.  

All of our past co-chairs are more than willing to coach & mentor, if you are unsure in taking on the position.  Remember, without help our guild will suffer, and a few people can’t do it all.

Please search your heart and let me know if you can assist in the above areas.

Blessings,

Nan DeChant, President Elect

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.  

June Birthdays – Cynthia Falzone, Dawnell Muecke, Carol Godfrey, Kay Wentworth, Cynthia Crull, Jean Ehlers, Cathy Day, Carlotta Brandenburg, Diane Grayson, Norma Kurr, Sandy Mazzurco, Carrie Castro.

Quilt Show

Howdy all of you Cow Pokes! We are getting down to the last couple of months before the Wildwest Quiltfest!!! Yahooooo!!!!

If you plan on entering a quilt in our quilt show your entry form is due  at our June 14th meeting.  The form is on our website click on  TBQ QUILT SHOW FORM . Please turn in one form per entry. We request a picture of your quilt on the entry form. Your quilt does not have to be complete at this time!  You can find instructions for making the quilt sleeve by clicking on Quilt Sleeve

We are looking for items to make our Market Place a great success! Please think about putting your creative juices to work. We are looking for pin cushions, cosmetic bags, napkin sets, coin purses, and any other clever items you design!

Be sure to turn in your Javelinas by the July meeting. We are also looking for pennants to decorate our event. Let us know if you want to keep your Javelina or if it is up for sale!

If you are donating a quilt for the sale/auction you can turn it in to Carol or Yvonne. Don’t forget we are looking for Raffle Baskets as well.

Ask a friend or get your friendship group to put one together!

And…..last but not least…..Please be sure to signup to help on August 7th!

Julie Eastman and Dawnell Muecke, Co-Chairs

president’s message

Greetings, Quilter Pals!

Wow!  The months are flying by!!  Isn’t it great to be nestled in your comfortable space…stitching to your heart’s content!  YES, YES, YES it is!!!  In case you missed it…and just so you know, the Nominating Committee presented their Slate of Officers at the April meeting…as follows: President–Nan De Chant, Vice President–Cathy Day, Secretary–Julie Eastman, and Treasurer–Carol Wright.  Election of Officers will take place at the May meeting.  Those elected will assume their duties at the July meeting.  Please take note:  the Elected Officers and the Appointed Chairpersons shall serve as the Executive Committee.  The Standing Committees are appointed by the President.  If you are interested in any of the Standing Committee positions, and/or want to keep the position you are now holding, please notify the President!  A sign-up sheet will be available at the May meeting.  It’s a g.r.e.a.t. way to get involved in TBQ activities, and to get to know your sister quilters!  

This may look like old news…but it’s really NEW news AGAIN!  Last month we announced that Cathy Day had volunteered to take over the duties of Hospitality Chair after Linda Ruis’ passing…BUT she then accepted the Nomination for Vice President of TBQ…so we were again looking for a Hospitality Chair!  Well, guess what…Cheryl Bouquet accepted the position for Hospitality Chair!  Yea, Cheryl!  Woohoo!   And thank you!  thank you!

If you have any address information changes, let Cheryl know!  And again…write this information on page 4 of your TBQ directory!  Cheryl will also be reading the list of visitors each month at our meetings!  Yea, Cheryl!

We’ll see you May 10th at the Elks Lodge in Prescott Valley (6245 E. Second Street).  We are pretty much “all systems GO”!

Until then, dear Quilters…KEEP ON QUILTING!  There is nothing…just nothing…as rewarding as quilting!  You get beautiful quilts…and beautiful friendships!

Love and hugs to all!  Be well!  Stay healthy! 

Carolyn Edwards, President

Presidents Challenge

Hey Friends!

Early in this TBQ Guild year, I issued my President’s Quilt Challenge:  make an orphan block quilt or quilt top in time to share/show at our May TBQ meeting.  This is just a reminder!  I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it if you could manage to get this done for me by next month–May meeting!  Woohoo!  Now…go sew!

Thanks a million! 

Carolyn Edwards, President

Membership

MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NOW DUE – $30 annually.  According to our bylaws, (pg. 20), “Annual dues shall be $30 for Active Members payable prior to June 15 each year”.
(1) If you wish to maintain your membership but will not be attending meetings at the current time, please mail your dues check to me. Doing so will ensure that your picture and contact information will remain in our current directory.
(2) Likewise, as a courtesy to me, please notify me directly at tbqmembership@outlook.com if you do not plan to renew your membership; failure to pay your dues by the deadline will result in the removal of your picture and contact information when our new directory for FY 2021- 2022 goes to print.

Dianna Dunn, Membership Chair

Ways and Means

Opportunity Quilt

Tickets will be available for $1 or 6 for $5 at the May 10th meeting. BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!

Pat Noel, Chair

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.  A reminder to December, January and February, March, April celebrants to bring your gifts to the May meeting.

May Birthdays – Marilyn Webber, Angela Mullaney, Karen Comeau, Irene Starr, Ruthe Petty, Julie Eastman, Dagmar Morgan, Tina McCowlan, Karen Johnson, Susie Davidson.

Quilt Show

Howdy Cowgirls and Cowboys!!

The Wildwest Quiltfest will soon be upon us!!  We want to thank everyone for all of the support you have given to ensure it is a success.

Please visit the sign-up table at our next TBQ meeting to volunteer your time on August 6^th for set-up or August 7^th at the Event or we are happy to see you both days!

Liz Hart is the chair for the Auction Baskets.  She is asking that each member donate a fat quarter for a basket that she will put together!  Bring your fat quarter to the next meeting.  Liz also has baskets if you are interested in preparing a basket yourself or through your friendship group. 

We will have the sign-up forms for quilts being entered into the show at the May TBQ meeting.  We will also get it onto the website as well.

Please connect with Carol or Yvonne if you have a donation quilt for the sale or auction.

We have had some very productive meetings with our team as we prepare for The Wildwest Quiltfest.  We have decided that our quilt show would not be complete without “The Market Place”!  We are asking y’all to get your creative juices flowing and donate some of your creative gifts.  Here are some suggestions to get you started…coin purses,make-up bags, place mat sets, eyeglass/rotary cutter cases, pin cushions, journal covers….grab a friend or a friendship group and start creating.

We will have Javelina patterns for $1.00 and Wildwest Quiltfest pins for $5.00…for sale at the TBQ meeting. 

Yahoo to all of you!

Dawnell and Julie, Quilt Show Chairs

President’s Message

Greetings, Quilter Pals!

What a glorious time of year it is!  Spring has sprung!  We all celebrated Worldwide Quilting Day on Saturday, March 20th, which coincidentally is the FIRST day of SPRING!  That evil COVID is beginning to appear in the rearview mirror!  We are digging out our beautiful springtime quilts, and Spring flowers are beginning to poke up in our gardens!  Aaahhhh…life is good!  Here’s hoping there will be lots of Springtime quilts in Show and Tell at our next TBQ meeting–April 12th!  Springtime quilts will give us all a lift and bring smiles to our faces!  I can hardly wait!  See you at the Elks Lodge in Prescott Valley (6245 E. Second Street).  Refreshments and coffee will be provided.  Mask up!  And let’s see LOTS  and LOTS of Show & Tell and catch up with each other!! 

Cathy Day has volunteered to take over the duties of Hospitality Chair!  Thank you, Cathy!  With the passing of Linda Ruiz, R.I.P., we needed someone to take over the duties of Hospitality Chair…and Cathy Day has volunteered!  Woohoo!  If you know of any members who are ill or need a little help, please let Cathy know.  Take a quick minute to jot a note on page 4 of your TBQ directory.  She will also be reading the list of visitors each month at our meetings. 

The Nominating Committee has been hard at work and will be presenting their Slate of Officers at the meeting!

Keep on quilting!  Stay well!  Be safe! 

Carolyn Edwards, President

Membership

MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NOW DUE – $30 annually.  I will begin collecting dues at the April meeting. According to our bylaws, (pg. 20), “Annual dues shall be $30 for Active Members payable prior to June 15 each year”.
(1) If you wish to maintain your membership but will not be attending meetings at the current time, please mail your dues check to me at the address listed below; doing so will ensure that your picture and contact information will remain in our current directory.
(2) Likewise, as a courtesy to me, please notify me directly at tbqmembership@outlook.com if you do not plan to renew your membership; failure to pay your dues by the deadline will result in the removal of your picture and contact information when our new directory for FY 2021- 2022 goes to print.

Dianna Dunn, Membership Chair

Ways and Means

Opportunity Quilt

The Opportunity Quilt is at Quilt & Sew in Prescott Valley, it will be on display there until the April meeting. Tickets will be available for $1 or 6 for $5 at the April 12th meeting.

We have made arrangements to take it to the Mountain Top meeting on April 19th.

Pat Noel, Chair

The Company Store

Our Company Store has had a donation of several tubs of beautiful fabric. There is a lot of Christmas fabric just in time for those Christmas project.  Please stop by and check out our special sales!

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.  A reminder to December, January and February, and March celebrants to bring your gifts to the April meeting.

April Birthdays – Nancy Del Mar, Pam Peters, Susan Sweet, Barb Robinson, and Linda Hill.

Quilt Show

We need volunteers to make our quilt show a success. Please review the Quilt Show tab above for the plans and how you can help.

Raffle Baskets:

We are asking for a donation of a fat quarter from each of you, which will be used in a raffle basket at our August quilt show.
Please get those fat quarters to me as soon as possible so I can get the basket(s) put together.
Thank you in helping to make our quilt show a success.

Liz Hart, Quilt Show Raffle Baskets

Quilt Sale:
As part of the August 7th, 2021 Wildwest Quiltfest, we will be offering quilts for sale as a Silent Auction or Buy Now option.
Here’s what we need from YOU, our TBQ members: Donated quilts made by TBQ members, no larger than 45 x 60. We are looking for approximately 50 quilts.
The proceeds from the sales of these quilts will go directly to the TBQ treasury. No proceeds will be given to members.  Unsold quilts will be returned to members.
Carol Wright and Yvonne Blitch will begin collecting quilts at the April 12, 2021 guild meeting.