The winners of the Viewer’s Choice Awards from the 2025 TBQ Quilt Show were presented with their ribbons. Congratulations to all!!
July 14, 2025
Author: TBQ
General Meeting Minutes – July 14, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 9:30am by Vice President, Deb Johnson.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Sharon Harris to approve the June meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Cathy Day, and the minutes were approved.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Dawnell Muecke welcomed and introduced four (4) new members.
OPEN POSITIONS: Jeanne Corrigan has agreed to share the Secretary position with Dana Swain. Stephanie Fullerton volunteered to take minutes at the July meeting in Dana’s absence.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: No report.
NEWCOMERS: No report. Deb Johnson let the new members in attendance know
about the Newcomer’s group. It’s a great way to meet other members. The next
gathering will be in September. Watch for announcements of upcoming gatherings on the website. All are welcome.
PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS: Kathleen Bond reported on the following upcoming workshops.
August will be a trunk Show presented by Shirlee Smith
September is Jennifer Wagner from Snapdragon Quilting. Jennifer will hold two (2) classes on quilts in color and applique.
o The 1st class will be held on Monday, September 8, after the meeting at
the Elks, (2 hours) and lunch will be provided (pizza/salad). Cost is $20.
o The 2 nd class will be held on Tuesday and will be Reverse Applique Mini
Moons (22” x 22”). This class will be all day at Trinity Presbyterian
Church, cost is $35. Details regarding these workshops will be posted on the TBQ website.
TREASURER’S REPORT: The Quilt show made $22K in profits. A copy of the budgetw as made available at the meeting to all members.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Dana Swain is on travel and could not attend. Jeanne
Corrigan volunteered to co-chair the Secretary’s position with Dana going forward and will be installed at the August meeting. Stephanie Fullerton assisted Jeanne with taking notes at the July meeting.
WAYS AND MEANS: Definition: The methods and resources needed for meeting an organization’s goals. This important chairperson(s) position is open and needs to be filled. Volunteers for the upcoming year will be Gerry Carr, Lydia Figueroa, and Carol Grimes.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:14 am
Respectively Submitted by Jeanne Corrigan and Stephanie Fullerton
Monthly News – August 11, 2025
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Jamie is traveling out of the country, so there will be no President’s Message this time. Thanks for understanding.
membership
Hi everyone!
We are off to the new year and have 4 new members who joined in July. Please welcome, Julie McMammon, Jennifer Mees, Juliann Rogers and Karen Halverson to TBQ.
I hope everyone who attended the meeting was able to collect their new directory. Please take a few minutes to look at your information to be sure it’s correct. If not, just come see Membership at the next meeting to correct it by filling out a change form. In addition, you will see that in most cases your hostess month has been bumped up by one month. This means if you had hostess duty in May, you will now be in June. I wanted to be sure any party hostess has 5 years before being ‘elected’ to be on party duty! (You’re welcome!)
If you have not yet picked up your directory, please do so at one of the next few meetings.
We currently have 145 members!
See you in August!!
Dawnell, Alicia and Shelli – Membership Team
hostesses
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 late for cleanup.
August 2025 hostesses are Dianna Dunn, Dani Lerberg, Fran Leslie, Susan Lewis, Anne Marston, Patty McClearn, Sheryl McLain, Barbara Merkel, Pam Miller, Sandy Mitchell, Holly Purdom, and Mary Vaughan.
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 August birthdays to Kathleen Semerau, Shirlee Smith, Lola Dyroy, Nancy Stewart, Dana Swain, Carolyn Wright, Linda Morriston, Lorin Franco, Molly Haney-Burleigh, Vickie Sawyer, Joy Swartz, Georgia Lindsey, Kristy Nichols, Maria Williams, Holly Purdom, Jeanie Braheme, Joan Powers, and Patty McClearn.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Adult Center Quilt Display
The theme for our display of quilts at the Adult Center is Encore since they were all part of the wonderful TBQ Quilt Show. The show this year was stunning–so many beautiful quilts with all kinds of techniques on display.
The talented members whose quilts are on display are: Carrie Casto, Martha Ferreira, Shirley Fox, Carol Grimes, Sheryl McLean, Lorraine Owen, Elizabeth Phinder, Barbara Stein and Sheryl Townsend. A big thank you to these ladies for sharing their quilts with the Prescott area community.
If you have time, stop by the Prescott Adult Center on Rosser St. and bring family and friends to see our mini quilt show in the main lobby.
Maryann Conner, Adult Center Chair
COMPANY STORE
If you are planning on attending the TBQ August 11th meeting, come prepared to shop at The Company Store!! We have a swath of brand new donations that are ready for you to feast your eyes on and comb through so you can find that pile of material and/or those quilting items you’ve been looking for or not even knew you were looking for! The prices will amaze you, as always, and we look forward to seeing you have fun as you shop to your heart’s delight!
See you August 11!!!
Pam Jones, Chair
RETREAT-LITE summer session
Thank you to all twenty-four ladies who participated in our summer RETREAT LITE held June 30th and July 1st. A productive two days were spent together completing projects, building skills, sharing ideas/patterns, and munching on healthy and not-so-healthy snacks!
This RETREAT LITE program was designed to give our members an opportunity to come together and sew, stitch, and share. SAVE THE DATE! Our next retreat will be in the fall on Monday, October 20th and Tuesday, October 21st. We will meet once again at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. SIGN UPS WILL TAKE PLACE AT OUR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER GENERAL MEETINGS. Watch for details in future website updates. The cost remains $15.00 for the two day retreat.
Questions? Contact Dana Swain
Block of the Month – July 2025
Congratulations to Shirlee Smith, winner of the July BOM!
Instructions for July BOM FOLDED-CORNERS
Questions? Contact Angela Smith
Monthly News – July 14, 2025
outgoing president’s message
A Farewell with Gratitude and Joy
As my time as President of the Thumb Butte Quilters’ Guild comes to a close, I want to say what a true honor and delight it’s been to serve this vibrant, creative, and generous group of quilters. From our monthly meetings to our workshops, outreach, and stitch-filled laughter, each one of you has left a special stitch in the quilt of my heart. I’ve grown as a quilter and as a person thanks to your encouragement, spirit, and boundless creativity.
Now, it’s time to pass the baton — or should I say, the rotary cutter — to our new President, Jamie Davis! Jamie brings not only talent and leadership, but also a bright energy that’s going to guide our Guild into an exciting new chapter. With her awesome board by her side, I know the Guild will continue to thrive, stitch by stitch, project by project. You’re in fantastic hands, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Before I go, a huge round of applause for the amazing team effort that made this year’s Quilt Show such a smashing success! From setup to takedown, raffle tickets to ribbon placements, every single person helped create a celebration of quilting that made our whole community proud. Thank you for trusting me with this role — and for making it so joyful. I’ll still be around, just with a little less paperwork and a little more sewing time! 
Coco Alaniz, Past President
incoming president’s message
I am extremely blessed…
for all the friendship and support I have received since I became a member of ths enthusiastic guild. When I think back on how I first met several members outside selling water, on a hot day, in June 2021 during the outside/inside Covid Quilt Show on the Courtyard, I had no idea how rewarded personally one could be. At that brief informal encounter, I knew Thumb Butte Quilt Guild was the guild for me. I joined in August 2021. From starting the Accuquilt Group, to being Chair for Community Service, volunteering, and assisting with the Quilt Shows the rewards that have come from being of service have been unmeasurable.
The talent and friendship are only part of why this quilt guild surpasses the groups I had in many other states I have lived in.
With a fantastic group of gals on the Executive Board and wonderful Committee Members there is no doubt this will be an outstanding year. It will be a year to enjoy friendship groups, help with community service, create beautiful quilts to share at show and tell and start thinking and prepping for the quilt show in 2027. The benefits of being a member or a guest is a privilege to an array of creative, talented and enjoyable speakers at our monthly meetings. It’s never too late to start learning something new.
I look forward to serving as your President and excited to see you all at the August meeting.
Jamie Davis, President 2025-2026
MEMBERSHIP
Thank you to everyone who paid their dues by the due date of June 15th! You really helped out the membership team to get our 2025/2026 membership directory updated and off to the printer! Cross your fingers that they will be printed by our next meeting.
If you didn’t get a chance to pay your dues, no worries. Just drop it off at the membership table at the next meeting and we will be sending out monthly directory updates to get you included.
We had 2 members join at our June meeting. Give a friendly hello to Judi Kimbrell and Joan Fedirko at our next meeting!! Welcome new members!
Dawnell, Alicia and Shelli – Membership Team
hostesses
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.
July hostesses are Nancy Lefler, Dani Lerberg, Fran Leslie, Susan Lewis, Anne Marston, Patty McClearn, Joan McGivern, Sheryl McLain, Barbara Merkel and Sandy Mitchell.
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 July birthdays to Patty Gerlitz, Cheryl Peterman, Melanie Korzep, Kim Keogh, Sue Parks, Gretchen Delaney, and Karen Varela.
community service
Handmade Hugs
For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, a total of 805 items were donated to the following organizations:
1. Yavapai Birthing Center – 350 burp cloths and 178 receiving blankets
2. Gentiva Hospice Center – 13 quilts
3. Prescott Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – 130 quilts|
4. LA Fire Victims – 12 quilts
5. Prescott HS National Honor Society – 32 blankets
6. Blankets 4 Kids – 45 quilts
7. TBQ Marketplace & Quilt Show – 45 quilts
The next meeting of the Handmade Hugs group will be on August 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Stoneridge Community Center.
Sheryl Goddard – Community Service Co-Chair
quilt show
First of all I want to THANK all of the Committee Chairs everyone did a spectacular job!
Next I want to thank all of the members who took extra time to help at the show. And provided their beautiful quilts.
I want a special thanks to the husbands and son who supported TBQ by hauling all of the equipment to and from the show. Then helped build and tear down the show.
Because of our membership, this show was a GREAT SUCCESS! This show will provide the resources to hire educational presenters in the coming year.
Thanks again to all.
Pat Noel, Quilt Show Chair
General Meeting Minutes – June 9, 2025
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 9:30 am by President CoCo Alaniz who welcomed all members and guests. Happy June!
Approval of General Meeting Minutes: A motion was made to accept May 12, 2025 minutes by Jamie Davis, seconded by Sharon Harris. Motion carried.
Membership – Dawnell Muecke welcomed and introduced 2 visitors
Community Service – Jamie Davis thanked all who have participated this year with Handmade Hugs. A total of 805 items have been donated this year. More top quilters are still needed to finish quilts that are already pieced. She sadly recognized and reported that we are losing Sue Parks from our Guild who completes several each month. Sheryl Goddard will be taking over for
Jamie in the new term.
Newcomers- Mary Ellen Coe reported that Newcomers meets monthly September to May and she co leads with Georgia Lindsey. It is a great way to meet other members. Watch for the announcements of the upcoming gatherings. All are welcome.
Programs and Workshops- Deb Johnson reported that today will be all about the Quilt Show and all questions will be answered.
o July is a Fiesta Party and 30th Anniversary.
o August will be a trunk show presented by Shirlee Smith
o September is Jennifer Wagner from Snapdragon Quilting. She will teach a
Mini Quilting in Color on the Monday PM and a full day Mini Moons class on
Tuesday.
o The Fiesta planners will be meeting immediately following the close of
today’s meeting.
Budget – Claire Bell- Coco Alaniz – The Budget for the 2025/2026 term was emailed to all members for review. A motion was made by Michelle Anderson to accept the 2025/2026 Budget as presented. Seconded by Sharon Harris. All approved, motion carried.
Election of 2025/2026 Slate of Officers- Coco Alaniz asked if there were any volunteers from the floor. Hearing none she presented the following as officers for the 2025/2026 term: Jamie Davis, President; Deb Johnson, Vice President; Dana Swain and Holly Purdom, Co Secretaries; and Judith Dobke, Treasurer. Martha Ferreira made a motion to accept the officers for the
2025/2026 term as presented. It was seconded by Mary Ellen Coe. All were in favor. Motion carried. Coco quickly passed gavel and cowbell to the new President Jamie Davis.
Presentation to outgoing President – Angela Smith presented Coco with her Past-Presidents quilt which will be displayed at the Quilt Show.
Program- Deb Johnson, Carrie Casto, Kathleen Bond and Susie Davidson presented a day in the life of quilt show quilt. Outlining all the steps and procedures and taking questions. At the break, take time to prebuy admission wrist bands, sign up to serve, and pick up quilt submission packet.
Achnowlegements- Recognition was made to Sharla Peterson for her service to the Guild in theor ganization, storing and transportation of the Company Store to our meetings. Also recognized was Sue Parks who is moving, for her prolific quilting for our Handmade Hugs donations. Both have gone above and beyond in service.
Break Time – CoCo Alaniz Announced twenty minute break at 10:28 am to purchase Birthday tickets, Court House Patterns, pins and opportunity Quilt tickets, visit Company Store and turn in Block of the Month.
Meeting called back to order at 10:48 am.
Installation of Officers- Kay Wentworth called the newly elected officers to the stage and installed them.
Block of the Month –Shirlee Smith collected 21 blocks this month and drew a ticket from the participants.
Birthday Drawing- Arleen Morris Gifts were distributed to the winners
Show and Tell- Mary Vaughan assisted as members shared their recent completed projects.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:05am
Respectfully submitted by,
Stephanie Fullerton, Co- Recording Secretary
June 9, 2025
The following TBQ 2025-26 new board members were voted in by the quild
June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025
General Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2025
Announcements:
· At 9:25, President Coco asks our members and guests to take a seat so that we can assess whether more chairs are needed.
· Reminder to see Angela Smith today with your Small Quilt Auction donations.
Meeting called to Order: Coco Alaniz called the meeting to order at 9:30.
· Welcome to our guest speaker, Rob Appell, and to all our members and guests today.
· Thank you to all members for paying their annual dues today.
· Happy belated Mother’s Day and welcome to May!
Approval of the April General Meeting minutes: A motion was made by Jamie Davis and seconded by Mary Ellen Coe. Members voted unanimously to approve the minutes as written.
Membership: Due to the large number of visitors today, Dawnell Muecke listed off the names and asked them to raise their hands and be noted.
Community Service: Jamie Davis reported that our guild donations are nearing 700 items for the year. She reminded our membership that donations of flannel are encouraged. Jamie recognized that Kristine White is back working with baby donation items. She also announced the opportunity to watch a Netflix show entitled “The Quilters” about incarcerated men who are making donation quilts in prison as part of their therapy.
Newcomers: Mary Ellen Coe thanked the members of this year’s Newcomers class for their work on the donation quilt which will be shown during “show and tell” today. Both she and Georgia Lindsey will continue their work with Newcomers in the new year and the next meeting is set for November.
Nominated Slate of Officers: President Coco announced the nominated slate of officers for the 2025-2026 Board: Jamie Davis, President, Deb Johnson, Vice President, Dana Swain and Holly Purdom, Co-Secretaries, and Judith Dobke, Treasurer. Voting will take place at the June general meeting. If you’d like to self-nominate for an office, please be sure to contact President Coco. Note: this slate of nominated officers is also sent via email-blast to the membership.
Retreats: Dana Swain reminded members that sign-ups are now being taken for the next “Retreat Lite” scheduled for Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1st, held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. The cost is $15.00. Space is limited to 24 participants.
Guild Store: Pam Jones shared with the guild that Sharla Peterson will not be continuing with assisting the Guild Store after June. She has faithfully loaded, transported, and replaced our 20+ bins of sale items each month. The store will need to recruit a new person to take over this monthly task. Please contact Pam to offer your help.
Programs: Deb Johnson reported the following:
· Hostesses for July’s guild birthday party are asked to stay after the meeting today to discuss plans.
· Quilt Show TBQG Tee-Shirts: If you’ve ordered a guild tee-shirt or want to order one, please see Deb today.
· Thank you to our talented member, Martie Winkelman, for her wonderful presentation and fashion show last month.
· Thank you to Carrie Casto for presenting the Walking Foot Class and lessons on “Franken-batting”.
· Our June program will be our member Shirlee Smith presenting her trunk show of quilts.
· Our July program will be our annual guild birthday party. The theme is “Fiesta”, so be sure to wear your festive best and come hungry!
Workshops: Kathleen Bond reminded our members:
· Today’s class on “Wonky Log Cabin” presented by Rob Appell will start at 1:00 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. There is still room to join the class and the cost is $25.00.
· Tomorrow’s class on “Super Sampler” also presented by Rob Appell will run from 9:00 to 4:00 at Trinity Presbyterian Church. The class has two openings ~ see Kathleen. Cost $35.00
Presenter: Deb Johnson introduced today’s speaker, Rob Appell, with a quick bio of his many accomplishments. Thank you to member Claire Bell for providing her guest cottage for Rob while he is visiting Prescott this week.
BREAK: 11:35 TO 11:45
Additional presentations & announcements: The general meeting was called back to order and the following were presented:
· Shirlee Smith: Block of the Month – Participation is encouraged; drawing next month.
· Arleen Morris: Birthday Drawing
· Mary Vaughan: Show and Tell
· Carrie Casto: Reminder to sign up your quilts for the show
· Cathy Day: Reminder that you may purchase Quilt Show pins and donate items to the Quilt Show Marketplace.
· Pat Noel: PLEASE SIGN-UP to work at the Quilt Show. Sign-up sheets are on the front table near the door.
Meeting adjourned at 12:05
Respectfully submitted by Dana Swain, Secretary.