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General Meeting Minutes – February 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Angela Smith at 9:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge in Prescott Valley. Angela welcomed TBQ members and guests.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Angela thanked Dana Swain and Jamie Davis for a successful Retreat Lite; quilts from the last display at the Adult Center are available for pick up today; a reminder that President’s Challenge quilts are due at the May meeting; Pat Noel has volunteered to chair the 2025 quilt show; and volunteers are needed for 2024-2025 for the TBQ executive committee and committee chairs.
OPPORTUNITY QUILT: Cherryl Giovenco shared the opportunity quilt for 2025. It needs to be bound and quilted.
MEMBERSHIP: CoCo Alaniz introduced guests and new members.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Jamie Davis gave an update on the guild’s donations to community organizations. Some of the quilts donated were shared.
QUILT CAMP: Cathy Day shared that the 2024 Quilt Camp will be March 25-28, 2024 at the Aztlan Lodge on Willow Creek Road. Cost is $125.00 and there are currently 6 spots available.
NEWCOMERS: Deb Johnson shared that the next Newcomers’ event will be on February 26th. It will be a trunk show by TBQ members Dawnell Muecke and Alicia Czuzak.
PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS: Martha Ferriera and Kathleen Bond shared upcoming programs and workshops.
The next workshop is Tuesday, February 13. Kathleen Bond will teach Freezer Paper Foundation Piecing. The March speaker is Kim Oleson. Due to an injury, Kim’s presentation will be via Zoom, and her class has been cancelled. In April, Gina Perkes will discuss how to finish a quilt. Her class will be on ruler work. Cost is $35.00.
GUEST SPEAKER: Today’s speaker was Joyce Larson, a quilt appraiser. She shared the importance of caring for quilts, and also some vintage quilts.
A brief break was taken.
PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE: Angela reviewed the requirements for the President’s Challenge quilts (information is on TBQ website).
SHOW AND TELL was held.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH: The winner of the umbrella blocks of the month was Patti Gerlitz.
BIRTHDAY DRAWING was held.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Angela at 11:40 a.m.
Submitted by: Carol Wright, Recording Secretary
Monthly News -March 11, 2024
President’s Message
March will be here shortly! This is the time of year when I just hold my breath and wait for warm weather. I guess after 35 years in Arizona, I have become a desert rat.
On another note, the guild cannot run without volunteers. There will be board positions-which are open to anyone-and non-board positions. Please consider something! We can’t run without YOU!
Make sure you check the website for guild information. Our speaker this month is Kim Oleson and she will be presenting on Zoom due to an injury. There will be no class on Tuesday.
I hope you are working on your President’s Challenge. I happened to meet some volunteers from Honor Flight and they are excited about this project. They said that 42-45 inches is awesome and the veterans love them. If you are doing a Quilt of Valor, please follow their guidelines: The recommended size of a Quilt of Valor is 60″ x 80″; it must be a minimum of 55″ x 65″ and maximum of 72″ x 90.
In closing, our membership is growing! This means we have so many opportunities to learn from each other. Be sure to reach out and make everyone feel welcome and make new friends.
Thank you and happy quilting!
Angela Smith – President
Membership
We want to welcome four new members in February: Kim Hastings, Barbara Krit, Barbara Peteron, and Barb Saia. Please be sure to seek them out and show them how much our guild offers.
hostesses
March party hostesses are: Patty McClearn, Joan McGivern, Sheryl Mclain, Melodie Merino, Sandy Mitchell, Linda Morriston, Dawnell Muecke, Jenne Kern, Ellen Baker, Sharon Harris, CoCo Alaniz, and Deena Knight.
If you cannot attend the meeting, when it is your turn to be a hostess by bringing a treat, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for setup and stay for cleanup.
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.
March Birthdays — Dianne Schmitt, Deb Johnson, Nan DeChant, Jimi Heneger, Terry Purkable, Kathy Spry, Mary Ellen Coe, Norma Enfield, Pam Calhoon, Barb Saia, and Kim Hastings.
Ways and Means
Company Store
😃TBQ Company Store Upcoming ALERT‼️
💲5.00 Bag💰Sale at the March TBQ meeting is scheduled!👏👏👏
SO…PLEASE come to the meeting with your $5.00 bills in hand, because you have no idea what amazing goodies you will find to stuff into one of the plastic grocery bags we provide for you to fill to the max! And the best part, it’s only $5.00 per bag!😝👍🏻‼️ We look forward to seeing your smiling faces as you fill your bags! Look forward to having fun!
Pam Jones – Chair
Quilt Camp
Our 2024 Quilt Camp is almost here. We have 2 openings. The camp is 4 days long, March 25, 26, 27, and 28th. It will be at the Bank of America/Masonic Lodge bldg. in Prescott, on Willow Creek Rd. We start at 8am and finish around 6pm. The fee is $125.00 for all four days. This includes lunch every day, snacks, coffee and tea.
We plan on a of couple demos and the Right-Left-Center game, so please bring 6, 10″ squares to play.
There is always fun to be had. Bring your UFOs, new projects, things you need help on. If you have not paid for your spot, please bring a check made out to TBQ, to the March 11th meeting.
Can’t wait to see you all.
Cathy Day – Chair
February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024 – Joyce Larson, AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser
Joyce gave a very interesting and informative talk impressing upon us, given the time and resources put into quilts, they all have value no matter the size or age. She also showed us some quilted blocks from several eras.
Monthly News – February 12, 2024
President’s Message
The year sure is flying by. I feel like I should be starting the Christmas projects now so that maybe I will actually get everything done, but we know that will not happen. It was a good thought.
Pretty soon we will get to see our opportunity quilt. I know everyone is anxious to see it.
This time of year is filled with reminders. Reminders that we need a nominating committee, a quilt team for the next year and a potential slate of officers in the coming months. There are many capable and talented people in our guild, so please don’t be afraid to step up and take a position.
At our February meeting, we will have Joyce Larson who is a quilt appraiser. There are forms on the website, under “Programs and Workshops” with prices if you want to have a quilt appraised. Also, on February 13, Kathleen Bond will be teaching a paper-piecing class so if you are interested and you haven’t signed up contact her and she can help you out.
Until then, stay well, and I look forward to seeing you at the February meeting.
Angela Smith – President
membership
Please welcome our three new members, Sandra Turczak, Martie Winkelman and Mary Turley.
hostesses
Febuary party hostesses are: Nancy Lande, Nancy Lefler, Dani Lerberg, Pat Little, Anne Marston, Sandy Mazzurco, Dana Swain, Kim Keogh, Judy Peyret, Terry Purkable, Paula Bryant, Terry Grenier, and Sari Butler.
If you cannot attend the meeting, when it is your turn to be a hostess by bringing a treat, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for setup and stay for cleanup.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthday 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.
February Birthdays — Dani Lerberg, Dianna Dunn, Cheryl Giovenco, Betty Foley, Pat Noel, Martie Winkelman, Sally Thomas, Barbara Sweeney, Mike Boyle, Kathy Oppelt, Carol Miller, Mary Scherer, MaryAnn Conner, Donna Osborne, Sherri Hubbs, Cheryl Bouquet, and Carol Brownlow.
PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
You are going to want to join us on February 13th for a day of fun and learn a different technique for foundation paper piecing.
You do not sew through the paper, so there is no paper to tear away and the pattern is reusable.
The supply list is on the Workshop Page on the website.
The class is $35 and the pattern is included.
Kathleen Bond, Chair
community service
Adult Center Display
It was our intention to have a “one-woman” display with the quilts from our talented member Kathleen Semerau. However, Kathleen only makes large quilts and so Linda Craig offered two of her quilts to fill the small areas on the back wall. As you can see, Kathleen is multi-talented and a prolific quilter. She
quilts all of her quilts on her domestic sewing machine. We always look forward to seeing what her latest work of art is at our monthly Show and Tell. Linda also produces quilts with various techniques as you can see with her hand embroidered quilt and hand appliqued quilt.
Maryann Conner, Chair
Ways and means
Ways and Means would like to thank Amy Stark, Kathleen Semerau and Pat Noel for their work and donation of a beautiful black, white and red quilt, which was used as an opportunity quilt. Tickets were sold at guild meetings and the Yavapai Jeep Posse Last Minute Stocking stuffer more than $250.00 was raised in ticket sales. Sharon Bais of Chino Valley won the quilt, “first time winning anything and is large enough to fit her bed and tuck around the pillows.”
I am looking for ideas for another fundraiser…. “Silent Auction” anyone?
Liz Hart, Chair
Quilt Camps
Hello Ladies!
Just a reminder, we are taking reservations for our 2024 Quilt Camp. We have 9 openings left. It will be at the Masonic Temple/Bank of America Building on the 2nd floor.
The Quilt camp will be March 25, 26, 27, 28th, that is a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We will be having a continental breakfast and a lunch daily.
There will be a pot luck on Tuesday and on Wednesday nights. Once the sign up is complete we will let you know what night you will be responsible.
You can bring anything you want to work on. UFOs, new projects etc….. We open at 8am and closing between 5 to 7 pm. You can come and go as you need to. We will be playing R-L-C, so bring 6 10″ squares so we can play 2 games. We are going to have so much fun and fellowship!! Not to mention food. There will be daily gifts and some prizes also.
THE PRICE FOR ALL FOUR DAYS IS $125.00. Please bring your check, payable to TBQ, or cash to the February 12th meeting or you can mail it to me.
Cathy Day, Chair
Retreat Lite Returns!
For those lucky 24, who quickly added their names to our attendance list, we’ll see you on Monday morning, February 5th at the Aztlan Lodge (Bank of America) building, floor two for TWO FULL DAYS of sewing and creating in community with your fellow guild members. Watch your emails around February 1st for last minute reminders.
If you would like to be added to our waitlist just in case we have a last-minute cancellation, please contact Dana Swain.
Happy stitching, Thumb Butte Quilters!
Dana Swain, Chair
General Meeting Minutes – January 8, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Angela Smith at 9:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge in Prescott Valley.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Angela welcomed all guild members and guests. There is no company store today as there was a possibility of inclement weather. Mountain Top Quilt Guild is here today selling tickets for their 2024 Opportunity Quilt.
We need to start thinking about a committee for the 2025 quilt show. Also, be thinking about positions you might be interested in for 2024-25.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership Chair CoCo Alaniz introduced and welcomed today’s three visitors. She asked members to please sign in at the membership table so we get an accurate number of attendees.
HANDMADE HUGS: Co-chair Jamie Davis thanked the volunteers who came to the recent sewing date. Donations to date are YRMC Birthing Center (210 baby blankets and bibs; Gentiva Hospice Center (144 quilts); and Good Samaritan Recovery Center (144 quilts).
QUILT CAMP: Cathy Day announced that this year’s quilt camp will be March 25, 26, 27 & 28, 2024 at the Aztlan Lodge in the Bank of America building on Willow Creek Rd. There is space for 25 people. Cost is $125 for the 4 days and includes facility rental and some meals.
NEWCOMERS: Carrie Casto announced that Newcomers will be meeting on January 22nd from 10 to 2ish at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. The group will be working on a Quilts of Valor quilt.
PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS: Kathleen Bond, Workshops Chair, announced that our February speaker will be Joyce Larson. She will speak on how quilts are appraised. Members can have their quilts appraised for $75.00. Forms to be completed are on the TBQ website under Programs & Workshops.
February workshop: Tuesday, February 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aztlan Lodge. Kathleen Bond will teach Foundation Paper Piecing with freezer paper. It is a technique class. Cost is $30 and includes a pattern.
March speaker is Kim Oleson who will speak about batiks. A workshop on reverse applique will be held on Tuesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost of the class is $35 plus a pattern fee of $30. Additional information and supply list can be found on the TBQ website under Programs & Workshops.
April speaker is Gina Perkes. She will speak about ruler quilting. A workshop will take place on Tuesday, April 9. Cost will be $35.00. Additional information will be posted on the TBQ website.
GUEST SPEAKER: Today’s guest speaker is Jean Impey, via Zoom. She shared tips on how to boost creativity.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Angela thanked Jean for her presentation. During the break, she encouraged members to purchase birthday tickets, sign up for workshops, purchase opportunity quilt tickets, turn in Block of the Month blocks, and visit the Handmade Hugs table. Retreat-Lite will be held February 5 & 6. It is full, but Dana Swain is taking a wait list. The March 2024 is half-filled.
A brief break was taken.
SHOW & TELL: Members shared their Show & Tell items.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH: The drawing for the December/January blocks will be held at the February meeting.
BIRTHDAY DRAWING: The drawing for birthday gifts was held.
PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE: Quilts are due at the May guild for the President’s Red, White & Blue challenge. Quilts should be no larger that 42 x 42. Quilts will be donated to US Vets and Honor Flights. If you wish to make a quilt for Quilts of Valor, please check their website for specific information.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m. by Angela Smith.
Respectfully submitted by Carol Wright, Recording Secretary
President’s Challenge 2024 – Red, White & Blue
President Angela announced that the President’s Challenge 2024 is “Red, White & Blue”. Quilts/wall hangings are to made of red, white and blue fabric. Size is limited to 42 x 42. Due date is May 13, 2024. Quilts will be donated to US Vets and Honor Flights. If you wish to make a Quilts of Valor quilt, please review their website for specific requirements.
Show & Tell – January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024 – Jean Impey
Jean shared tips and tools to help boost creativity.
