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General Meeting Minutes – November 10, 2025

Hospitality time: 9:00 to 9:30

Meeting called to order by President, Jamie Davis, at 9:31am.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Welcome to all members and guests and to today’s speakers Joy Swartz and Shirley Smith
A motion to approve the October General meeting minutes was made by Barb Stein and seconded by Debby Casali. The vote to approve was unanimous – motion carries.
Quilt Camp: Scheduled for March 23 – 26, 2026; Cathy Day
Retreat Lite: Tentative dates May 25 & 26, 2026; Oct. 26-27, 2026; Dana Swain
Retreat Lite in October contributed back to the guild $144.76.
The TBQG 2027 Opportunity Quilt Committee will meet briefly today after the meeting.
Volunteers are still needed for the committee.
Veterans Day is November 11th. Jamie asked for all veterans and spouses to stand and be recognized for their service to our country. Jamie referred to an article in the Sunday’s Courier about the new home for homeless Vets. They are in need of household items, blankets, bedding, cookware, etc. Sponsored by the US Vets of Prescott.
Red Rock Quilters will be holding their Quilt Show (January 5 through February 28) and would like guild members to show their quilts. Applications are available today and also online.
Kristine White reminded members of our Christmas Party in December. Members are to bring a $10 wrapped gift for the Gift Exchange. Dress up in your holiday fare. Hot soup and bread will be served. The committee will meet briefly after meeting.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Alicia Czuzak welcomed four new members and three visiting guests.
COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT: Sheryl Goddard reported that during the month of October 31 burp cloths and 12 receiving blankets were donated to YRMC and 12 quilts to the Rehabilitation Center. At the November meeting, Prescott High School Honor Society joined Handmade Hugs and completed 39 no-sew blankets for Hope House. We hope to make this an
annual event. The next Handmade Hugs meeting will be on December 6 at the  Center beginning at 9:00 and usually wrap up around noon. Good news, we have
received generous donations so we no longer need small quantity cotton fabric. Bad news, we still need yardage for backing and flannel for baby items.

NEWCOMERS REPORT: Mary Ellen Coe reported that Newcomers hosted a “no sew” Christmas ornament project taught by Carol Grimes on Friday, November 7th at Cloth Plus. There were 16 members in attendance. In February Newcomers will team up with HandmadeH ugs, and in March there will be a Shop Hop event.
COMPANY STORE: Jamie thanked everyone for their monthly purchases at the store. Pat Noel reported the team loaded three cars full with bins on Sunday, and unloaded before the meeting today. Pat will send out an email blast two
days before the meeting to ask for volunteers. Pam Jones announced that the $5.00 Bag Sale will in January.
STORAGE: Jamie reported that it is time to change the lock on the storage unit. A two-foot stool is missing that was last used at the quilt show. If you have it, please return to the Guild.
See Pat Noel during the break if you need a new key.
WAYS & MEANS: Gerry Carr announced there are misters with a “Sewciopath” labels on sale for $10. The committee is collecting for the TBQ Silent Auction. Bring your donations to the January meeting (not December). The Silent Auction will be held in February. Jamie thanked the committee noting that they have been coming up with great ideas and welcome all members
to share ideas as well.
PROGRAMS: Joy Swartz will be making a presentation on Antique and Patriotic Quilts from the 1800s.
WORKSHOPS: Kathleen announced the following workshops:
Shirley Smith will teach a Scrap Buster Chandelier Quilt workshop on Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35.00. As a bonus demo, she will show quilting as you go and how to put it all together.
In December, the 15 ladies who signed up for the P.I.G. challenge (project in a grocery bag), will present their accomplishments We will hold the new P.I.G. in February.
In January, Jeff Warner will be presenting and teaching a “Bargello Star” workshop on Tuesday, January 13th. Sign-ups are now being taken. Jeff sent a sample of the Bargello Star Table Topper that students will be able to finish during the workshop.
PRESENTATION: Kathleen introduced our speaker, Joy Swartz
ANNOUNCEMENT: Elizabeth Phinder, announced a Mountain Top—Color Mastery Class by Swan Sheridan on Monday afternoon, Nov. 17, and a Free Motion Quilt class on Tuesday, the 18th, from 9:30 to 3:30 at the Elks Lodge. See Elizabeth to sign up.
BREAK: 10:30 – 11:00

BLOCK OF THE MONTH: Angela raffled off eight Maple Leaf blocks, and the lucky winner was Kathleen Semerau. Angela showed next month’s block, directions will be posted on the website.
BIRTHDAY DRAWING: Arleen pulled raffle tickets and announced the luck winning numbers for 11 birthday gifts this month.
SHOW AND TELL: Members shared their projects.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:20am
Respectfully submitted by Jeanne Corrigan, Secretary

Monthly News – November 10, 2025

president’s message

Jamie DavisHello TBQ Guild Members, 

Here we are at the end of October, quickly approaching Halloween! I hope all your goblin and ghostly projects are ready for the trick-or-treaters. 

It was such a pleasure to have “A Man in the Quilt Shop” with us this month. Great Trunk Show by Ken.  Ken Casey shared some great quilting tricks and tips during his presentation and  Monday afternoon session at Coco’s Prescott Quilt Works and again on Tuesday while teaching his class on Flying Geese. It was a treat to have him in the Prescott area, and we hope he visits again soon! 

 November Program & Workshop 

As things sometimes go in our busy lives, our November speaker is unable to join us. Fortunately, our own Joy Swartz has graciously stepped in to present a wonderful program on Patriotic Quilts from her personal collection — many dating back to the 1800s. You won’t want to miss this incredible display of history and craftsmanship! 

For our Tuesday workshop, Shirley Smith will be teaching a full-day class on the Chandelier Quilt pattern. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your scraps to good use and reduce that ever-growing fabric collection. 

 Opportunity Quilt Committee 

I’m pleased to announce that we now have a wonderful group of ladies working together to select the quilt pattern and fabrics for next year’s Quilt Show Opportunity Quilt. Once the final design is chosen, we’ll be asking for additional volunteers to help assemble the blocks. 

Thank you all in advance for your help with this important project — it’s one of the key fundraisers that supports our guild and its programs for years to come. 

 Recognizing Our Ways and Means Team 

First and foremost, I’d like to express our sincere appreciation to Liz Hart, our outgoing Ways and Means Chair, for her years of dedicated volunteer service to the guild. 

To help share the workload, we now have three energetic new members taking on this important role: Gerry Carr, Carol Grimes, and Lydia Figueroa. They’ll be focusing on fundraising and marketing for our guild and have already started brainstorming creative new ideas! 

Please take a moment to stop by and share your own fundraising suggestions with them. If you’ve belonged to other guilds that had successful money-raising activities, we’d love to hear about them. We’ll continue with some of our “tried and true” favorites, but we’re also excited to explore fresh, new opportunities. 

And remember — if you have items or projects that no longer bring you JOY, consider donating them to our Silent Auction. One quilter’s stash is another’s treasure, and someone will love finishing it with joy and inspiration. 

 In Closing 

Thank you all for your enthusiasm, creativity, and generosity. It’s what keeps our guild strong and connected. 

I look forward to seeing everyone in November — until then, keep quilting, keep creating, and enjoy this beautiful fall season! 

Warmly, 
Jamie Davis, President

 

membership

Welcome New Members! 

We’re excited to extend a warm welcome to four wonderful new members who have joined our quilting community: Marylou Barrows, Dolores Baker, Heather McCafferty, and Rosa Amos! 

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just getting started, we’re so glad to have you with us. Each new member brings fresh energy, creativity, and perspective to our group — and we can’t wait to see what you stitch up! 

Be sure to introduce yourself at the next meeting and help make our newest members feel right at home. Welcome, Marylou, Dolores, Heather, and Rosa — we’re thrilled you’re here! 

Our guild now has 163 members! 

Membership team – Dawnell Muecke, Alicia Czuzak, Shelli Leffert 

hostesses

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 Georgia Lindsey, Elizabeth Phinder, Judith Ritner, Barb Saia, Deborah Salazar, Pauline Saskowsky, Vickie Sawyer, Kathleen Semerau, Judy Sloan, Angela Smith, Shirlee Smith, Barbara Sweeney, and Carolyn Wright.

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 Birthday to Michelle Anderson, Susan Henry, Mary Quindry, Laura Stone, Erin Sullivan, Shelley Graham, Donna Hickish, Deb Bondi, Marylou Barrows, and Chris McGrew.

community service

Handmade Hugs

In October the following donations have been made:
Yavapai Birthing Center (31 burp cloths, 12 receiving blankets)
PV Nursing and Rehab Center (10 quilts)

The next meeting of Handmade Hugs will be on November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Stoneridge Community Center. We will be working with the Prescott High School National Honor Society to make no-sew blankets for donation.

Sheryl Goddard, Handmade Hugs Co-Chair

General Meeting Minutes – October 13, 2025

Hospitality time: 9:00 to 9:30 

 Meeting called to order by President, Jamie Davis, at 9:31 AM 

 General Announcements: 

  • Reminder to all members and visitors to sign in at the Membership table. 
  • Welcome to all members and guests and to today’s speaker, Ken Casey. 
  • Reminder to all that we need to complete this meeting no later than 12:00 noon. 
  • Additional reminder that helpers are needed to bring in and carry out the “Company Store” boxes at the beginning and ending of each meeting. Please help as you are able. 
  • A motion to approve the September General meeting minutes was made by Dianna Dunn, and seconded by Coco Alaniz. The vote to approve was unanimous – motion carries. 
  • Announcement that the RETREAT LITE program set for later this month is completely full. Please see Dana Swain if you’d like your name placed on the waiting list. 
  • Our visiting guild today is the RED ROCK QUILTERS from Sedona. Please be sure to stop by their table, view their beautiful quilt, and purchase opportunity quilt raffle tickets. 
  • Volunteers are still needed to create the TBQG 2027 Opportunity Quilt committee. A quick explanation of what is entailed to be on this committee was presented and three members, Carol Grimes, Pat Noel, and Karen Pizzuto, all offered to help. 
  • President’s Challenge reminder: This year, our president is challenging TBQ members to make a lap-sized quilt for donation to the Hopi Elders.  A description of this program and further instructions can be found on the TBQ website.  

 MEMBERSHIP REPORT:  Shelli welcomed our eleven guests visiting today. The committee reminds all members to pick up their Guild directories at the Membership table if they have not already done so. 

 COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT:  Sheryl reminded all members that they are encouraged to join in our Guild’s community service efforts when they can on the first Saturday of each month to prepare and complete quilts and projects for donation in our community.  Gatherings are held at the Stoneridge Community Center beginning at 9:00 and usually wrap up around noon.  During the month of September, 95 quilt projects were donated between the Yavapai Birthing Center (91) and Prescott Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (4) both in our community.  At this time, there are no prepared “quilt sandwiches” for longarm quilters to pick up, but please let Sheryl know if you’d like to complete the quilting for future projects.   

Next month the Prescott High School Honor Society hopes to join with our “Handmade Hugs” group to prepare and complete flannel “rag quilts”. If you’d like to help, please watch for the email reminder coming later this month.  Skills needed: cutting and tying a square knot. 

 NEWCOMERS REPORT:  Georgia presented the two upcoming projects to be completed during the future Newcomers’ meeting.  Next week, Tuesday, October 21st, Newcomers will meet at Coco’s Prescott Quilt Works store from 9:00 to noon to make Origami Bags. Each sewist will make two bags and one will be held for the 2027 Quilt Show Marketplace.  Newcomers will also, once again, construct quilt blocks for the construction of a quilt for the 2027 Quilt Show Auction. The necessary black background fabric and block patterns will be distributed. 

Newcomers will host a second project-making gathering on Friday, November 7th held at Cloth Plus fabric store in Prescott Valley.  A “no sew” Christmas ornament will be taught by Carol Grimes. Watch your emails for details. 

 COMPANY STORE:  Pam made a quick announcement about the GREAT quantity of donations that have been coming in. Your continued donations are graciously accepted.  TODAY – all magazines and books are FREE. Pam thanked everyone for their monthly purchases at the store. As an additional reminder, please help as you are able to bring in and take out Company Store items for sale at the meetings each month.        

 STORAGE:  Pat Noel asked that if you have a key to our storage unit in your possession that you see her at the break and let her know.    

 PROGRAMS:  Deb announced a change in programming for November as our previously scheduled speaker had to reschedule. Our own Joy Swartz will be making a presentation on Patriotic Quilts from the 1800s. In her trunk show, Joy will be challenging our members to take inspiration from the patriotic displays and make their own patriotic quilt.  Possibly these quilts can be hung at the Adult Center next July?  

 WORKSHOPS: Kathleen announced the following workshops: 

  • Today after the meeting, Ken Casey will do an afternoon workshop at Coco’s Prescott Quilt Works. His topic will be color. He promises it to be a very interactive lesson on choosing color in unique ways. Cost $20.00 
  • Tomorrow (October 14th), Ken will be teaching a full day workshop focusing on an innovative way to construct Flying Geese blocks.  The cost is $35.00 and this workshop will take place at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. 
  • In November, our own Shirlee Smith will be offering a full-day workshop on the “Chandelier” quilt pattern, a true scrap-buster! Sign ups will be taken starting today. Cost $35.00; location Trinity Presbyterian Church, Prescott. 
  • In December, those members who signed up for the P.I.G. challenge (project in a grocery bag), will present what they have accomplished toward their goal of completing their projects.  December is our guild’s annual holiday party as well.  
  • In January, Jeff Warner will be presenting and a “Bargello Star” workshop will be taught on Tuesday, January 13th. Sign-ups are now being taken.  

 PRESENTATION: Deb introduced our speaker for today, Ken Casey. Ken led a lively discussion and trunk show on his life as a quilter.  10:00 to 11:15. 

 BREAK: 11:15 – 11:35 

 FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:  

  • Gerry Carr for the Ways & Means committee announced that they are still collecting items for the forthcoming TBQ SILENT AUCTION. Donated quilt projects (unfinished/not started) should include patterns as often as possible.  Gerry thanked the Company Store for pulling some donated projects for the auction.  
  • Ways & Means will be selling continuous spray bottles in November. Bring your spending money to support their sales.  In addition, Gerry had two mini-binders that work for our directories and they were sold on the spot.  
  • If you are a DECEMBER hostess, please stay after today’s meeting for a short organizational gathering with Deb Johnson. 
  • Block of the Month – Angela was able to raffle off a total of seventeen “Canning Jar” quilt blocks today to a lucky winner. She also presented the two blocks that all are encouraged to make and bring back for the next drawing: a large Maple Leaf block and a small Acorn block. Directions for both blocks can be found on the website. Directions are also available from Angela in paper form.  
  • Birthday Drawing – Jamie called off the raffle ticket numbers for twelve birthday gifts this month. 
  • Show and Tell – members shared their projects. 

 MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:55  

Respectfully submitted by Dana Swain, Recording Secretary

 

 

 

 

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