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 all members and visitors.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Angela announced the need for two members to assist her with nominations for the upcoming election for President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Dana Swain and Cathy Day volunteered. There is a sign-up board for elected officers and committee chairs. Angela reminded everyone that the President’s Challenge quilts are due at the May meeting.
MEMBERSHIP: CoCo Alaniz introduced visitors. Membership is currently at 172, with three new members today.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Jamie Davis reviewed the numbers of quilts, receiving blankets and baby burp cloths that have been distributed to community organizations. She would like to see more quilts made.
QUILT CAMP: Cathy Day announced that Quilt Camp will be held March 25-28.
NEWCOMERS: Deb Johnson thanked Dawnell Muecke and Alicia Czuzak for the trunk show they did for newcomers. The next meeting is March 19th at Prescott Quilt Works to work on the Quilts of Valor quilt.
WAYS AND MEANS: Liz Hart presented the Opportunity Quilt which was quilted by Shirlee Smith. Cheryl Giovenco indicated the pattern for the Courthouse center of the quilt will be available after the quilt is given away. The guild will have a UFO silent auction in July.
PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS: Kathleen Bond announced that the April speaker is Gina Perkes. Her workshop is on quilting with rulers. A special foot is needed for the rulers.
Martha Ferriera introduced our guest speaker, Kim Oleson. The presentation was “Modern Batiks of Java and Bali.” The presentation was done via Zoom.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Angela thanked Kim Oleson for her presentation. Things to do during break include purchase birthday tickets, visit company store, sign up for workshops, sign up for quilt camp, block of the month, and community service. Angela noted she is looking into a microphone for walking around. A brief break was taken. Show & Tell was held. Block of the Month was shared. The birthday drawing was held.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. by Angela Smith.
This year is flying by. This starts a very busy time of the year for TBQ. We start to move forward and start looking ahead. Hopefully you are considering a position. We still have some slots available. Even if someone’s name is there, you can still put your name there, and we will vote. Don’t be afraid to step forward. No one has thrown shoes at me yet. There is always someone that will be willing to show you the ropes.
I hope you all enjoyed Kim Oleson’s zoom presentation, whether you were with us or at home. I am looking forward to Gina Perkes in April. Don’t be afraid to step out of the box and learn something new.
I hope you are all working on your President’s Challenge. I have seen some of you working on your challenge piece, and I have also seen some of you in the stores buying your red, white and blue fabric. It will be great to see them all at the May meeting.
It is almost time for dues renewal. They are due by the June 15th meeting. I am sure Coco will remind you at upcoming meetings. Well, that’s all for me! See you in April!
Happy quilting!
Angela Smith, President
membership
New Members
We want to welcome our six newest members: Kris Anderson, Jeanne Corrigan, Cathy Horneman, Pauline Saskowsky, Christy Weedon, and Lynda Winnett. Please be sure to seek them out and show them how much our guild offers.
Membership Dues
It’s time to renew your dues for 2024-2025. The cost is $35.00 for the year. Checks payable to TBQ or cash can be given to membership chair, CoCo Alaniz by June 15, 2024. If you would like to mail your check, please mail it to CoCo. Thanks for your cooperation!
CoCo Alaniz, Chair
HOSTESSES
April hostesses are: Angela Smith, Pat Noel, Susie Opdahl, Pam Peters, Sharla Peterson, Ruthe Petty, Sally Plummer, Edythe Pries, Ann Ramsey, Zoe Charon, Shelley Graham, and Sheryl Townsend.
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.
Happy April Birthday to Pam Peters, Susan Sweet, Carolyn Seagraves-Wright, Lois Doerr, Linda Trudeau, Elizabeth Phinder, Cathy Horneman, and Christi Weedon.
NEWCOMERS
The TBQ Newcomers have been busy these last couple of gatherings. We had a WONDERFUL trunk show presented by Alicia and Dawnell in February! In March we gathered at Prescott Quilt Works (thanks Mary) to piece together a Quilt of Valor. Norma Enfield came to tell us all about the Quilt of Valor organization. The work these ladies do is so patriotic and touching!! We are excited to present a finished quilt to her in the next couple of months.
Coming up for our Newcomers…Mark your calendars…
On April 15th we will be gathering to make a FUN postcard project. The finished projects will be donated to the guild for correspondence. We will meet at Trinity Presbyterian Church at 10:00.
On May 23rd we will venture to Phoenix for a Shop Hop. Start saving your money:)
In June we will have an end of the year Luncheon. Place and date TBD.
More details about the upcoming gatherings will be coming shortly!
We have loved our time with the Newcomers and looking for a couple of gals to take on the Newcomers next year. It is so nice to get to know the newest members of the guild and know you’d enjoy it as well! Please let us know if you are interested in this fun contribution to the guild!
Until Next Month,
Carrie Casto and Deb Johnson, Co-Chairs
community service
Adult Center Display
Our “One Woman Show” at the Prescott Adult Center features the wide range of quilting techniques used by Shirlee Smith. They include exquisite hand quilting, machine quilting, hand appliqué, machine piecing, one block wonder, machine embroidery and original quilt designs. Shirlee is also an accomplished photographer and had one of her photos transferred to fabric to make her “Mommy and Me” quilt. We are so happy to share her beautiful quilts with the Prescott community.
Please stop by the Prescott Adult Center on Rosser Rd. and enjoy Shirlee’s mini quilt show.
Maryann Conner, Chair
“Definitely Delft”
An original design inspired by the machine embroidered Peacocks. A combination of traditional blocks reduced to
miniatures were used and then small quilt designs were created to fit the blocks.
“Aloha Red”
This quilt was the result of a “red & white” challenge in a friendship group. She chose an origami-style Hawaiian
shirt pattern having moved to Prescott from Hawaii. Each member of the group made a shirt in red for the quilt.
The design is original and finished with a sawtooth border.
“Friendship Garden”
Another original design using only 2-1/2″ squares of many different floral fabrics, 6″ Friendship Star blocks, 2″ pinwheels, and 3″ Friendship Star blocks made from scraps of the 6″ blocks.
“Chain Gang”
This is a traditional Irish Chain quilt that she combined with a Horney Toad appliqué pattern to create a fun
collection of a cute creature “gang” spread over the chain pattern.
“Mommy and Me”
Shirlee had 7 fabric panels created from a photo she took in California. One panel is the focus of the quilt. The
remaining panels were cut and sewn into hexagons that surround the center photo.
“Dahlia”
This is a printed panel by Hoffman Fabrics and is a wonderful piece for quilters to practice and develop their
quilting techniques. Once quilted it becomes a beautiful three-dimensional flower holding the eye of the viewer.
“Spring Garden”
After being given a bundle of 1930Õs fabrics, she knew a quilt with a feel of that era was calling. She found the
pattern in one of her books and knew it was a perfect match for the design she had in mind.
“Big Kahuna and the Menehunes”
While living in Hawaii, she found this laptop pattern. She adjusted the pattern to fit a King-size bed. The pattern designer copied actual Hawaiian petroglyphs for this quilt.
“Snow Bunnies”
This quilt is a combination of two patterns she used to create this “snow bunny” pattern.
“Good Morning”
Shirlee redesigned some of the elements of a Jason Yenter pattern to create her own design as she saw in her mind’s eye.
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.
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.
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.
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
“Desert Sun” by Kathleen Semrau. Kathleen used strips of 2 fabrics and made them appear to be a Bargello quilt pattern.
“Deep Blue Sea” by Kathleen Semerau. Kathleen’s first “One Block Wonder” quilt.
“Fisherman Fred” by Kathleen Semerau. This pattern is from Sunbonnet Sue’s Neighborhood. Hand appliqued.
“Floating Palette” by Kathleen Semerau. Kathleen sent a picture of this quilt to Quiltmaker Magazine where she found the pattern. They published it in the Dec/Jan 2019 issue.
“A Tisket A Tasket” by Linda Craig. Linda’s quilt is a wonderful display of hand embroidery.
“Around the Town” by Linda Craig. Linda did a fantastic job with her hand applique and piecing on this quilt
“Lazy Summer Blues” by Kathleen Semerau. Kathleen used various colors to make up these log cabin squares.
“Scrappy Sunbonnet Sue” by Kathleen Semerau. Kathleen combined several patterns for a scrappy look.
“Scrap Roundup” by Kathleen Semerau. This a pattern from Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting magazine.
“Picture Perfect” by Kathleen Semerau. This pattern was in McCall’s Quick Quilts magazine. Kathleen sent a picture of her quilt for the magazine’s Show & Tell. It appeared in the Dec/Jan 2019 issue.
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.
April hostesses are: Angela Smith, Pat Noel, Susie Opdahl, Pam Peters, Sharla Peterson, Ruthe Petty, Sally Plummer, Edythe Pries, Ann Ramsey, Zoe Charon, Shelley Graham, and Sheryl Townsend.
