Author: Heart in Hand

President’s message

Hello Ladies,
What a winter we are having, definitely the most snow I have seen since relocating to this awesome state back in 2014! While I’m enjoying the different seasons I missed your smiling faces in January and our wonderful Speaker, Cindy Seitz-Krug, but safety of our members was more important.  I had great feedback about her class on February 12th. I’m hoping we can reschedule her sometime in the near future.
While I’m amazed it’s already March I know that puts us that much closer to our wonderful Quilt Show that so many of us have been working on. I’m excited to see the Small Quilts that come in for The President’s Challenge and/or the Small Quilt Auction. We have so many talented ladies in our Guild! Remember the rules for both are NO larger than 24×24, your choice for the theme. For the Auction, contact either Yvonne Blitch or Carol Wright.
I had mentioned at the January Guild meeting that we need chairpersons for the following committees for the 2019-2020 year:
1) 2020 Quilt Camp – I have been contacted by a member who wants to Chair Quilt Camp and has helpers lined up.

2) The 2020 Opportunity Quilt – We need a committee for our next amazing Opportunity Quilt! 

If you haven’t picked up your tickets for this year’s beautiful Opportunity Quilt, please see Yvonne or Patty at our March meeting.

As always, I leave you with these words: 

May your bobbin always be full,
May your seams be straight and quarter inch,
And your fabrics fall soft upon your lap,
And until we meet again,
May all your finished quilts be bound with love.

Erin Sullivan, TBQ President 2018-2019

ways and means

We will have our 2019 quilt show pins available to purchase for $5.00 at the Ways and Means table March 11th.

If you haven’t picked up your packet of 12 opportunity quilt tickets, please plan on picking them up at our meeting.  The packets are $10, payable when you pick them up.  Let’s make this quilt show a record year for selling opportunity quilt tickets!

Patty McClearn and Yvonne Blitch, Co-chairs

mentor’s table

Dyeing our fabrics – painting our fabrics – coloring our fabrics. Some of us do this and some of us think about the possibilities of doing this, but just don’t make the time or are intimidated by the process. In September, Karen Adams showed you how to add color to your quilt with ink pencils and sent you home with lots of ideas. 
But what about deleting color from your fabrics instead of adding color? Or doing both – deleting and adding color and creative creative ways for doing this? 
Well –  this month I am going to present ideas with decolorant. Nothing fancy – just decolorant and an iron – plus a few fun ideas for design. Adding color – subtracting color – not math – just fun. Let’s have some fun and  just play with fabric?  Who knows what you will come up with.
So come by the Mentor Table and see what fun we can have this month. 
Shirlee Smith, Chair

block of the month

We will be drawing for both February and March Blocks of the Month at the March meeting.  Remember, make 2 for 2 chances to win each month; one for the drawing and one for the Quilt Show Market Place.  We will be selling Calendar Quilt Sampler kits at the Market Place this year.  Your continued contributions are so appreciated!!  – Cheryl Giovenco, Chair

hostesses

If you cannot attend the meeting when it is your turn to be a hostess, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for set-up and stay for clean-up as needed.

Nancy Delmar, Dianna Dunn, Karen Eads, Carolyn Edwards, Jean Ehlers, Judy Eppler, Cynthia Falzone, Suzie Fields, Linda Fisher, and Betty Foley

Birthday girls are reminded to bring a quilt-related gift for the monthly drawing.  Both February and March gals bring your gifts this month.  Happy birthday to our March members:

Nan DeChant, Sandy McGarry, Roberta O’Mara, Pam Calhoon, Deb Johnson, Norma Enfield

newcomers

The TBQ Newcomers Group gathered on Jan. 21 in the home of Molly Haney-Burleigh for an afternoon of fun, meeting new people and a terrific demo by Kathleen Semerau.

 

 

 

 

 

She showed us the One Block Wonder concept; discussed types of fabrics that work best (and some that don’t) and encouraged all to be creative!  About ten ladies attended with many bringing contributions for our Quilt Show Basket of “Anything Southwest.”  Our next gathering is scheduled for Feb 27, 1:00-3:00 in the home of Jill Davis. 

Molly Haney-Burleigh, Chair

 

community service

Adult Center Display –

Chamber of Commerce –

Kay Wentworth is our featured quilter.  Stop in at the Chamber on Goodwin Street and view the mini quilt show!

Handmade Hugs –

HELP!!  The Community Service Team a.k.a. Hugs Team is running short of fabric.  We will welcome ANY clean 5 “squares or larger selections of fabric, from now on…

The weather got the best of us again this month and our February workshop was cancelled.  Plan to join us on the 4th Monday of March at St. Luke’s. – Karen Johnson, Chair

Community Cupboard –

Since we cancelled our February meeting, please consider doubling up on your non-perishable food contributions to the St. Luke’s Community Cupboard.  Our donations are distributed to all the area food banks. 

2019 Quilt show

Your 2019 Quilt Show committee has been working behind the scenes for several months now, and with the first of the year, you’ll begin to see even more activity from this core of 21 dedicated members.  A Quilt Show table will be set up near the Company Store at the TBQ meetings until Show time.

• Quilt Show pins will be available at the Ways & Means table at the March meeting.  These are limited in number, so buy yours early.  $5 each
• Entry forms are available under the forms tab on the menu.  Print 1 for each quilt you plan to enter.  They are due at the April 8 TBQ meeting, though your quilt does not need to be finished by then.  See Susan Perry
• The Country Register – The Feb/Mar Issue is now in Arizona quilt shops and features a very nice article about the TBQ show and a color photo of our Opportunity Quilt, in addition to a nice show ad with color logo. Pick up your copy at the Quilt Show table. Check us out on pages 6 & 7!
• Friendship Groups – we need your pictures.  Be sure to call Shirlee Smith to come take a wonderful photo to be used at the Show Welcome vignette!  It’s a fun experience!
• Raffle Baskets – We currently have 12 commitments.  See Kathleen Semerau if you would like to participate.
• Small Quilt Auction – quilts are being accepted by Yvonne Blitch.  These are wall hanging sized quilts.  You can even do a two-for-one by submitting a quilt for Erin’s President’s Challenge, and donating it to the Small Quilt Auction.
• Market Place – contributions.  Cheryl Boquet is putting together a Christmas tree filled with hand-crafted ornaments.  We need your contributions to decorate the tree.  All Market Place contributions can be submitted to Anne & Molly at the Quilt Show table at the meetings.
• Marketeers – this task specific friendship group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10am – 2pm.  The March gathering will be held at the home of Dianna Dunn.  This group continues to make things for the the Quilt Show Market Place.  We need your help and participation.  This is a great opportunity for new members to get to know other members of the guild in an informal, fun setting.
• Work Assignment Sign-up Sheets – will be available at the April 8 TBQ meeting.  There is something for everyone to do, even for those members with physical limitations.  There is more to do than hang quilts.  Please consider getting involved.

Rosemary Carr & Suzie Fields, 2019 Quilt Show Co-Chairs

Vignettes –  

President’s message

What a month it has been. I hope you all had time to enjoy our actual winter weather, giving us more time for sewing and creating… maybe even a few small quilts for the President’s Challenge and/or the Quilt Show Small Quilt Auction.

I hope you enjoyed last month’s fabulous speaker, Victoria Findley Wolfe, as much as I did. Her workshops were well-attended and those participating were well rewarded. Thank you Kathleen for bringing her knowledge to our Guild! Be sure to check the Speakers’ Trunk Show tab for pictures, including many from the workshops.

As always, I leave you with these words: 

May your bobbin always be full,
May your seams be straight and quarter inch,
And your fabrics fall soft upon your lap,
And until we meet again,
May all your finished quilts be bound with love.

Erin Sullivan, TBQ President 2018-2019

membership

Welcome to Lori Scandura who joined TBQ in January, and Suzy Davidson who rejoined.

Reminder: please remember to report any address, phone or email changes to the Membership Chair, so the membership can be notified and the directory updated. Directory Update forms are available by clicking the Forms Tab in the menu. Dianna Dunn, Membership Chair

“A fat quarter is not a body part, and has fewer calories than a hot fudge sundae.”

ways and means

Time is getting closer for our Sisters of the Thread Quilt Show.  We are counting on each TBQ member to sell $10 worth of Opportunity Quilt tickets.  If you haven’t already picked up your tickets you can do so at the Ways and Means table February 11th.  To eliminate extra bookkeeping, please plan on paying for your tickets when you pick them up.  

Are you going to any quilt shows, activities or events in Prescott or Arizona?  Please let Ways and Means know.  We’re looking for marketing events for 2019.  Let Patty know (she’s listed in the TBQ Directory).  The earlier the better.

Patty McClearn, & Yvonne Blitch, Co-chairs

mentor’s table

Dyeing our fabrics – painting our fabrics – coloring our fabrics. Some of us do this and some of us think about the possibilities of doing this, but just don’t make the time or are intimidated by the process. In September, Karen Adams showed you how to add color to your quilt with ink pencils and sent you home with lots of ideas. 
But what about deleting color from your fabrics instead of adding color? Or doing both – deleting and adding color and creative creative ways for doing this? 
Well –  this month I am going to present ideas with decolorant. Nothing fancy – just decolorant and an iron – plus a few fun ideas for design. Adding color – subtracting color – not math – just fun. Let’s have some fun and  just play with fabric? Who knows what you will come up with.
So come by the Mentor Table and see what fun we can have this month. 
Shirlee Smith

block of the month

hostesses

If you cannot attend the meeting when it is your turn to be a hostess, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for set-up and stay for clean-up as needed.

Karen Comeau, Maryann Conner, Becky Cook, Linda Craig, Cynthia Crull, Phyllis D’Ambrosio,  Jill Davis, Laura Davis, Cathy Day, and Gayle DeBoom

Birthdays

Dianna Dunn, Dani Lerberg, Cheryl Giovenco, Betty Foley, Pat Noel, Lori Lopez, Martie Winkelman, Maryann Conner, Mary Scherer, Sherri Hubbs, Cheryl Boquet, Charlotte York, Beverly Bow, Carol Brownlow

community service

Adult Center Display –

Well, phooey!  “Hearts quilts” and “Double Wedding Ring quilts” are all packed and ready to go hang out at the Adult Center as the “Love Is In The Air” exhibit, but alas, the electric ladder is on the fritz.  Our man, Steve, is desperately and furiously working to get it replaced or repaired.  Cross your fingers for success…and please let it happen soon!  So, if you still want to do some loving on Christmas…the “It’s Christmas” exhibit could very well be the answer!  

I have no idea when our “Love Is In The Air” exhibit will be hung, but I do know I need to thank a few quilters for sharing their quilts.  BIG THANK YOU’s to new member, Barbara Gall, and Cheryl Giovenco, Jane Holland, Pam Jones, Tina McCowan, Lorraine Owen, Kathleen Semerau, and Nancy Stewart for sharing their quilts!  These quilts will be up for a couple of months.

There has been a change in our Hanging Team.  Paula Pilcher has taken a step back, and Cheryl Giovenco will fill her space.  If there are others out there who are morning people (we hang the quilts at 8 a.m.), and would like to help out occasionally, please give me a call.

If the LOVE quilts ever get hung, they will be up for a couple of months!  The next magnificent display will be Medallion Quilts!  Woohoo!  Have you got one to share?  Give me a shout!

Quilt Sizes Needed:
LARGE:  From 60″ to 90″ wide, any length.  (Need SIX.)
SMALL:  From 45″ to 60″ wide, any length.  (Need FOUR.)

Carolyn Edwards, Adult Center Display Coordinator

Handmade Hugs –

Approximately fifteen women have worked very hard during the past six months, whether at our “Hugs Workshop” on the fourth Monday at St. Luke’s or at home.  Fifty-five quilts, numerous adult and children’s pillowscases and pillows have been provided to Quad-city agencies such as Stepping Stones Abuse Shelter, Prescott Area Women’s Shelter, and the Prescott Men’s Shelter and Yavapai Regional Birthing Center.  A quilt has also been donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Six women attended the November adoption of 22 children at the Juvenile Center in Prescott. Children and teens were thrilled to receive quilts from Mountain Top and Thumb Butte Quilters guilds.

Community Cupboard –

Thanks to the continued generosity of our members, 100 food items were donated to the St. Luke’s Community Cupboard at the January meeting. These food items are distributed to the food banks of Chino Valley, Prescott, and Prescott Valley. Thank you all for keeping those less fortunate in mind when you shop. Non-perishable items are always welcome.

quilt show 2019

Your 2019 Quilt Show committee has been working behind the scenes for several months now, and with the first of the year, you’ll begin to see even more activity from this core of 21 dedicated members.  A Quilt Show table will be set up near the Company Store at the TBQ meetings until Show time.

• Quilt Show pins – will be available at the Ways & Means table at the February meeting.  These are limited in number, so buy yours early.  $5 each
• Entry forms – are available under the forms tab on the menu.  Print 1 for each quilt you plan to enter.  They are due at the April 8 TBQ meeting, though your quilt does not need to be finished by then.  See Susan Perry
• The Country Register – The Feb/Mar Issue is now in Arizona quilt shops and features a very nice article about the TBQ show and a color photo of our Opportunity Quilt, in addition to a nice show ad with color logo. Pick up your copy at the Quilt Show table. Check us out on pages 8 & 9!
• Friendship Groups – we need your pictures.  Be sure to call Shirlee Smith to come take a wonderful photo to be used at the Show Welcome vignette!  It’s a fun experience!
• Raffle Baskets wanted – filled with goodies to raffle off!  Any theme welcome.  Any individuals or groups are invited to put together a basket.  We currently have 6 commitments.  We’d like to have at least 12.  See Kathleen Semerau
• Small Quilt Auction – quilts are being accepted by Yvonne Blitch.  These are wall hanging sized quilts.  You can even do a two-for-one by submitting a quilt for Erin’s President’s Challenge, and donating it to the Small Quilt Auction.
• Market Place – contributions.  Cheryl Boquet is putting together a Christmas tree filled with hand-crafted ornaments.  We need your contributions to decorate the tree.  All Market Place contributions can be submitted to Anne & Molly at the Quilt Show table at the meetings.
• Marketeers – this task specific friendship group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10am – 2pm at the home of Linda Craig.  This group continues to make things for the the Quilt Show Market Place.  We need your help and participation.  This is a great opportunity for new members to get to know other members of the guild in an informal, fun setting.
• Work Assignment Sign-up Sheets – will be available at the April 8 TBQ meeting.  There is something for everyone to do, even those members with physical limitations. 

Rosemary Carr & Suzie Fields, 2019 Quilt Show Co-Chairs

Vignettes –

Sisters of the Thread…isn’t that what your mini-groups mean to you.   Oh my gosh!  The mini-groups are where all the problems of the world are solved!  Your quilt sisters are even better than your real sisters…in most cases!  You need a group picture!  It will mean the world to you!  So far, three mini groups have had their pictures taken.  They will be on display at the Quilt Show table at TBQ’s February 11th meeting.  Check it out!  And then make your appointment with Shirlee Smith to have your mini-group picture taken!  Shirlee will make up prints for you…or pics can be ordered from Costco or Walgreen’s…or wherever.  I will be contacting every mini-group about getting your pic done!

We are still looking for small quilts to display in the Welcome Booth–especially quilts including spools of thread!  Do you have one to share?  If not, you still have time to make one!  And after the Quilt Show, it can be on permanent display in your Quilt Studio…and you will be thrilled that you have it!  OR, it could be your President’s Challenge…OR, it could be a donation to the Small Quilt Auction!  The Welcome Booth will be the first thing that spectators see as they enter the Quilt Show area.  The Welcome Booth will be staffed with happy quilters doing what they love to do most–stitching and talking!  Sign-ups to “work” in the Welcome Booth will take place in April and May! Carolyn Edwards, Vignette Chair

President’s Message

Hello Ladies, 
I’m hoping this message finds you rested up after the holidays, I know I’m finally feeling like I’m catching up!
We had so many wonderful Friendship Group parties and an AWESOME Guild Holiday Party.  I heard from several of you, either during the event or after, that this was the best TBQ Holiday party ever, with the business part kept short allowing everyone to actually visit and enjoy the festivities. Thanks again to Karen Adams, Martie Winkelman and all who helped make it special! 

So now that we aren’t scrambling to find the right gift for that special someone and then wrapping and maybe standing in line at the Post Office (I may have done that myself more then once) has everyone had time to work on the Presidents Challenge? I can’t wait to see the beautiful things my Quilting Sisters create. Remember we hope you donate your challenge to the Small Quilt Auction- but it is not mandatory. 

As always, I leave you with these words:

May your bobbin always be full,
May your seams be straight and quarter inch,
And your fabrics fall soft upon your lap,
And until we meet again,
May all your finished quilts be bound with love.

Erin Sullivan, TBQ President 2018-2019

  Membership

We would like to welcome Barbara Gall and Cheri Heinecke to TBQ! We are very happy to have you join us! Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Accolades!

Congratulations Kathleen Semerau for another special feature, this time in the Jan/Feb 2019 issue of Quiltmaker magazine.

Well ladies, a another year gone by. Hope none of you made any ridiculous resolutions like finishing all your PIGS. I decided this year I wasn’t going to make any resolutions.  What will be will be! I get to start more PIGS…Company Store back in business. Now I hope you made the resolution to clean out your sewing room and donate to the Company Store. TBQ  appreciates all donations. Remember your junk is someone else’s treasure. Happy New Year!

Lorraine Owen, and the Company Store Committee

Mentor’s table

Happy New Year everyone.  Be sure to check out the Mentor’s Table tab in the main menu, as instructions and photos have been added.

Well – guess what – this month is going to be a surprise at the Mentor’s Table. I have something fun planned, but want to keep it a surprise this month. So be sure to stop by and see what’s up at the Mentor’s Table. Shirlee Smith

Block of the month

Congratulations to Pat Noel for winning our December Block of the Month! We are anxious to see the January submissions. Remember two blocks gives you two chances to win…one for the Quilt Show Market Place, and one for the drawing.

Hostesses

If you cannot attend the meeting when it is your turn to be a hostess, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for set-up and stay for clean-up as needed.

Cheryl Boquet, Maria Boren, Beverly Bowe, Carlotta Brandenburg, Kate Browne, Carol Brownlow, Phyllis Byrnes, Pam Calhoon, Rosemary Carr, Lynne Chamberlin, and Angie Christy

Birthdays

Yvonne Blitch, Jane Holland, Kathleen Bond, Susie Opdahl, Marti Harbour, Pam Jones, Karen Eads, Kate Browne, Shirley Kelliher, Sharon Harris, Sue Weisshaupt, Lynn Beck, Wanda Hughs, and Sandra Grepling

Newcomers

The Newcomers did not meet in December as we were all in the throes of fun, family, last minute projects, and pulling together our “Anything Southwest” Quilt Show basket. A special welcome to the Ladies that joined in November: Deb Johnson, Janet Shields, Carrie Casto and Norma Enfield. And we welcomed Barbara Gall and Cheri Heinecke in December. We will all be meeting later in January at the home of Molly Haney-Burleigh.

Community Service

Adult Center

It’s our Happy Anniversary!  This month marks the start of TBQ’s 12th year of hanging quilts at the Adult Center…the start of our 12th year of sharing quilts we love with the community…the start of our 12th year of “decking the halls” at 1280 Rosser Street!  Woohoo!  Could there be anything more satisfying?  Could there be anything more beautiful than this on-going mini-Quilt Show?  I don’t think so.  Enjoy this celebration!

The “It’s Christmas” quilts will be on display into mid-January, so you have some time to relax and enjoy Christmas after all the hustle and bustle of the holidays is over.  Take a minute…just go sit in the Atrium of the Adult Center, and enjoy being surrounded by TEN stunning quilts!  It will make your day!

The next display will include a collection of “Hearts” quilts and “Wedding Ring” quilts.  Many of you offered quilts for this exhibit.  Thank you!  Thank you!  I will be giving you a reminder phone call prior to the January 14th meeting to ask you to bring them to me at the meeting.

Quilt Sizes Needed:
LARGE:  from 60″ to 90″ wide, any length.  (Need SIX.)
SMALL:  from 45″ to 60″ wide, any length.  (Need FOUR.)

Future quilt display themes are:  Medallion Quilts. Red & White Quilts, and Blue and White Quilts.  If you have a quilt or two to loan to any of these exhibits, let me know!

Chamber of Commerce

Our featured quilter at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce for the next six weeks is Rachael Serverence. It’s a treat to stop by the Chamber on Goodwin Street to view the quilts. Be sure to check out Rachael’s quilts when you’re downtown.

Community Cupboard

Tom Ghan, St. Lukes Sexton shared with us the following statement on December 13th:

“THANK YOU for your contribution this month as always…your total was 224!!! WOW, THANK YOU also for your ‘gift’ and card. BLESS YOU. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!”

Handmade Hugs

Once again, TBQ members were notified by the CASA (court appointed special advocates) office that the need for quilts for area foster children had been met, and some of the Handmade Hugs quilts would be shared at the December adoption event. Members of the committee were invited to witness this very special event.

Quilt show 2019

The Quilt Show Committee continues to meet, plan, and work behind the scenes preparing for our main event – May 31 & June 1, 2019! Susan Perry is heading up the check-in and check-out process for the Quilt Show, and the Entry Form for our 2019 Quilt Show is now available in the Forms section of the website. Your quilts do not have to be completed by the entry date of April 8, however, we do need a photo as described on the form. You’ll still have plenty of time to complete your quilts. All quilts are welcome, from beginner to master quilters level, so let’s top 200 entries this year!!

Watch for the February/March issue of the Country Register at local quilt shops. TBQ will have a feature article about the show in this spring issue thanks to Carol Sweeden, Publicity Chair.

Rosemary Carr & Suzie Fields, Show Co-Chairs

Sisters of the Thread, have you made arrangements to have your mini-group picture taken?  Oh wow!  It’s sooooooo fun!  Just give Shirlee Smith a call to get on her calendar.  She’ll take it from there!  We want all TBQ mini-groups to have a group picture taken.  These pics will be on display in the Welcome Booth at the Quilt Show…”Sisters of the Thread” will shine in the spotlight!  Shirlee will make up as many prints (at cost) as you want…or pics can be ordered from Costco or Walgreen’s…or wherever.

The Welcome Booth will be the first thing spectators see as they enter the Quilt show arena.  The Welcome Booth will be staffed with happy quilters doing what they love to do most–stitching and talking!  We’ll be looking for small quilts to display in the Welcome Booth–quilts including spools of thread!  Have you got some to share?  If not, you have time to make one!  Go for it!  Carolyn Edwards – Vignettes

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