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president’s message

Wishing You a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!

Can you believe we are already in another year? I have no idea where 2025 went! With so many outstanding speakers and workshops, the year truly flew by. We welcomed many new friends and members and enjoyed a fabulous, successful Quilt Show in June. For me, it’s been a wonderful union of talented quilters and sewists here in the Quad Cities.

Christmas Party

A special thank-you to Deb Johnson, our Vice President, and her committee of talented soup and bread makers. It was the perfect day for our holiday celebration, complete with a fun gift exchange inspired by “The Night Before Christmas.” If you’re still in need of one of those delicious soups, please check with the committee.

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Storage Locks Changed

If you are trying to access the storage unit and your key does not work, please contact Pat Noel. The lock was changed in December for security reasons.

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Workshops, Quilt Camps, and Retreat Lite

If you haven’t taken a class, attended Quilt Camp, or participated in Retreat Lite, 2026 is the year! A tremendous amount of effort goes into planning these events and securing outstanding speakers and trunk shows. Please take advantage of them.

As you know, much of our budget is devoted to speakers and classes—this is what your dues support. These opportunities are an incredible value, so don’t miss out!

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January Program and Class

We are excited to welcome Jeff Warner, who will present “The Shape of Bargello” and share his quilting journey. On Tuesday, he will teach the Bargello Star workshop—a fantastic class with a great project to take home.

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Opportunity Quilt Committee

The committee—Dede Erceg, Karen Pizzuto, Arleen Morris, Pat Noel, and myself—met at Dede’s home, where we prepared all the pieces for the 2026–2027 Opportunity Quilt. The fabrics are cut and ready for volunteers to sew this stunning quilt.

The quilt, titled “Victory Gardens” by Wing and a Prayer, features reds, whites, and blues. A heartfelt thank-you to Dede for opening her home for cutting and organization. Did you know she has an impressive quilt room—one might even call it a quilt shop in her basement!

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In Closing

The Executive Committee and all who serve the guild look forward to seeing everyone throughout the year. Thank you for your participation, creativity, generosity, and the wonderful friendships we share as we quilt together.

Jamie Davis, President

president’s Message

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

I can feel a chill in the air—fall is almost over and winter is settling in around us. The recent rain was a wonderful segue into the colder season, and some of us even experienced a dusting of hail. The stores are already full of holiday spirit, and Christmas music seems to be everywhere. Get ready for a fun December party! Be sure to bring your appetite for soup and bread, along with your gift exchange item.

While many of us are busy sewing seasonal projects and baking treats, this time of year also reminds us how easy it is to get overwhelmed and forget to be thankful for all the blessings we enjoy. Take a deep breath and appreciate the abundance of beauty that surrounds us.

A special thanks to Joy Swartz for her wonderful display of antique patriotic quilts and the historical insights she shared during her Veterans Day presentation.

If you missed the Chandelier Quilt class with Shirley Smith, it was a great way to use up scraps and enjoy a day of sewing together. I try to learn something new in every class I take, and this one taught me a great new technique for pressing on the bias.

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January Program and Class

We are excited to welcome Jeff Warner, who will present “The Shape of Bargello” and share his quilting journey. On Tuesday, he will be teaching the Bargello Star workshop.

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Opportunity Quilt Committee

The committee—Dede Erceg, Karen Pizzuto, Arleen Morris, Pat Noel, and Carol Grimes—met after the November Guild Meeting and selected two beautiful patterns for consideration. The Executive Committee will review them soon, and a final decision will be made. Once chosen, we will be looking for volunteers to help sew blocks for this lovely quilt.

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Ways and Means Committee

Hats off to Carol, Gerry, and Lydia for the creative spray bottle fundraiser! A few bottles are still available for purchase—what a fun way to raise funds for the Guild.
Our Silent Auction is coming up soon. Remember, one quilter’s stash is another quilter’s opportunity!

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Recognizing Our Membership Committee

Have you ever wondered who greets everyone at the door? That would be our hardworking Membership Committee: Dawnel Muecke, Alicia Czuzak, and Shelli Leffert. These three ladies have been faithfully handling front-desk duties for several years, and we owe them a big “Thank You!”

Their responsibilities include:

• Arriving early to set up
• Maintaining the guest book
• Collecting dues
• Ordering name tags and replacements
• Preparing and printing the Membership Directory
• Taking photos of new members
• Sending out updates as new members join

If you’re interested in mentoring or being part of welcoming new members, please speak to them—they would love to show you what’s needed to be a successful team leader.

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In Closing

Thank you all for your participation, creativity, generosity, and the wonderful friendships we share as we quilt together.

Jamie Davis, President

membership

The TBQ quilting community continues to grow, and we are thrilled to introduce several new faces who have joined our guild. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Debbie Bronson, Stephanie Lowell, Cindy Stone, Sue Greene and Renee Hromish.

Each brings their own creativity, enthusiasm, and love for quilting to our circle. Whether it’s piecing intricate patterns, experimenting with bold colors, or simply enjoying the camaraderie of fellow quilters, we know their talents and energy will enrich our guild.

We look forward to seeing their work, sharing ideas, and building lasting friendships together. Let’s make sure they feel right at home as we stitch, learn, and celebrate the art of quilting side by side.

Membership team – Dawnell Muecke, Alicia Czuzak, Shelli Leffert 

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.

December hostesses are Carol Grimes, Denise Manley, Chris Sommerfelt, Kathleen Spry, Barbara Stein, Nancy Stewart, Laura Stone, Erin Sullivan, Sally Thomas, Sue Weisshaupt, and Kristine White.

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 December Birthday to Marylou Clemmons, Shirley Fox, Shelli Leffert, Karen Adams, David Charity, Phyllis Byrnes, Jessica Brothers, Wendy Morring, Carol Wright, Barbara Stein, CoCo Alaniz, Maureen Romana, Ann Ramsey, and Deborah Salazar.

community service

Handmade Hugs

In November the following donations have been made:

Yavapai Birthing Center (84 burp cloths, 30 receiving blankets)

PV Nursing and Rehab Center (13 quilts)

39 no sew blankets made along with Prescott High School National Honor Society to be donated to Hope House in Prescott.

The next meeting of Handmade Hugs will be on December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Stoneridge Community Center.

Sheryl Goddard, Community Service Co-Chair

Adult Center Quilt Display

The Prescott Adult Center is brimming with Christmas cheer and our delightful quilt display is a welcomed addition. A big thank you to the members who were so willing to share their beautiful quilts with the Prescott area community during this wonderful holiday season—Maryann Conner, Nan De Chant, Sheryl Goddard, Arleen Morris, Dawnell Muecke, Lorraine Owen, Kathy Spry and Barbara Stein.
This is such a great way to share our love of quilting with our neighbors. So, add a visit to the Adult Center to your Christmas to-do list and bring your family and friends with you!

Maryann Conner, Adult Center Chair

RETREAT-LITE

FALL 2025 “RETREAT LITE” RECAP

Another GREAT retreat is in the books! Thank you to the sensational gals who congregated this past month at our FALL “RETREAT LITE” program held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott.  A WONDERFUL time was enjoyed by all.  It was truly a time for stitching ~ whether starting, finishing, fixing, changing, rearranging … a LOT was accomplished!

Looking into the future, we’d like to post the following tentative “RETREAT LITE” dates scheduled for 2026.  Also, remember to watch for the annual 4-day QUILT CAMP program coming to you in March of 2026.

Spring “RETREAT LITE” – May 25 & 26, 2026

 Fall “RETREAT LITE” – October 26 & 27, 2026

Questions? Reach out to members Dana Swain and Jamie Davis.

president’s message

Hello 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

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

community service

Handmade Hugs