Winner of the August blocks was Maria Williams.
I am delighted to serve as the new President of the Thumb Butte Quilters Guild. Since the baton was passed to me by our multi-talented Coco, I knew I would have a tough act to follow.
A special thanks goes out to Shirlee Smith, a very talented TBQG member who shared her amazing quilts with us last month in August. What a wonderful beginning to our 2025-2026 year.I want to extend my gratitude to those who have volunteered for Executive positions two years in a row: Deb Johnson, Vice President, and Dana Swain, Secretary. I also warmly welcome our new Executive Committee members: Judith Dobke, Treasurer, and Jeanne Corrigan, Co-Secretary.Of course, our committee leadership extends far beyond these positions:
- Community Service: Sheryl Goddard (1st year as Chair) and Kristine White (2nd year as Co-Chair) will be leading our Handmade Hugs program.
- Membership/Hospitality: Continuing their dedicated service are Dawnell Muecke, Alicia Czuzak, and Shelli Leffert.
- Ways and Means: We are excited to welcome new volunteers Gerry Carr, Carol Grimes, and Lydia Figueroa, who will focus on fundraising in this non–Quilt Show year.
- Web Team: Carol Wright and Yvonne Blitch, who have given many years of service, keep our website current, maintain our history, and send out reminders and communications.
- Workshops: Kathleen Bond has worked tirelessly for many years to ensure affordable, high-quality workshops are available for our members (and sometimes neighboring guilds). Workshops remain only $35—an incredible value. I encourage everyone to take advantage of these opportunities.
How do we begin to thank those who give of themselves so freely? Sometimes a simple hello and thank you go a long way. I truly believe in the power of “Paying It Forward.” And giving generously of your time to make this a fabulous Guild.As the year progresses, I will be highlighting the many positions that keep Thumb Butte Quilters Guild running smoothly. This month, I’d like to shine a light on our Company Store.Company Store.The Company Store is a wonderful example of teamwork behind the scenes. A dedicated group of volunteers works together to provide members with an affordable shopping experience.All items—fabrics, notions, and more—are donated by members and friends who no longer need them or whose “stash” has simply grown too large. (Please remember that donations must be clean and stored in a clean environment before they are given to the store.)Donated items are sorted by color, theme, or uniqueness, then priced and stored. Some items are passed along to the Marketplace to be crafted into items for sale, while others go to Handmade Hugs to become burp cloths, receiving blankets, or lap quilts. Also, items are contributed to Birthday Raffle, Quilt Retreat and small Quilt Auction. Most, however, are offered directly to our members at drastically reduced prices, helping us all enhance our God-given talents in quilting, sewing, and crafting.It starts a day or two before our meeting. Vehicles are loaded up from storage into vehicles in preparation for our meeting. Around 8:15-8:30 a.m. on Guild meeting mornings the truck, trailer, and SUV’s pull into the Elks parking lot. The Company Store team is usually among the first to arrive. They unload boxes, organize items, and set up displays to make shopping enjoyable for everyone. Lending a hand unloading would be most appreciated, one simple way is to carry a box to the back tables as you sign in—it makes setup much quicker and allows shopping to begin sooner! At the end of the meeting, if you could help take a box or two back to the vehicles parked out front, it would be greatly appreciated too. Many hands make light work!Special thanks to Our Company Store volunteers
- Pam Jones – Since 1999 Pam has volunteered with company store, minus a few years as Newcomers Lead, Vice President 2000-2001.
- Carol Brownlow – over many years
- Lorraine Owens – Has volunteered about 10 years in Company Store, Lorraine has also been a Lady in Waiting and always volunteered in many capacities.
- Cathy Day – serving since 2018, a major role player in Marketplace at the Quilt Show and now in her 2nd year at volunteering in the store
- Pat Noel –Has been hauling boxes in her truck for at least 5 years, volunteered in Ways and Means for 1 years, Show and Tell for 2 years and was Chair for Quilt show in 2025.
If you would like to join this group of amazing volunteers—or if you’d like to be mentored for a role in 2026–2027—please contact one of the committee members or let me know directly.Let’s make this a year of community service, creativity, and connection.Happy sewing—and thank you for giving a part of yourself to others!Warmly,
Jamie Davis, President
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.
September hostesses are Karen Adams, Claire Bell, Yvonne Blitch, Kathleen Bond, Donna Hickish, Wendy Morring, Arlene Morris, Linda Morriston, Dawnell Muecke, Pat Noel, Kathy Oppelt, Lorraine Owens, Sue Parks, and Kare Parsons.
Happy September Birthday to Nancy Lande, Trish Charity, Barbara Merkel, Chris Sommerfelt, Linda Royce, Terry Grenier, Kristine White, Jessica Bodnick, Sheryl Goddard, and Liz Hart.
In August the following donations have been made:
Yavapai Birthing Center (25 burp cloths, 12 receiving blankets)
PV Rehab Center (8 quilts)
Walking with Moms in Need (1 baby quilt)
The next meeting of Handmade Hugs will be on September 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Stoneridge Community Center.
Sheryl Goddard, Co-Chair
President’s message: Jamie Davis called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
· Jamie Introduced herself as the new President and encouraged everyone’s involvement and volunteering to help our Guild.
· Reminder that our meeting needs to be completed by 12:00 noon.
· Agenda for the July General Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Motion made to accept the minutes made by Sharon Harris; Seconded by Carrie Casto. Motion carried.
· Jamie announced her choice for the President’s Challenge this year is making lap-sized (3-yard) quilts for the Hopi Reservation. Information to follow on the website.
Membership Report: Alicia announced that today we took in five new members and three guests. Reminder to pick up membership booklets.
Community Service Report:
· Sheryl shared that the Guild donated 805 items last year. This past month we donated seven quilts to ALS Support Group and eight quilts to the Blankets for Kids program.
· Sheryl asked us to keep Kristine in our prayers as she is recovering from surgery.
· Kits are available now for quilt tops.
· Quilts are available for top quilting. (Batting will be available next month.)
· Reminder to connect with Angela if you are interested in making donations for Quilts of Valor and the Honor Flight program.
Newcomers Report: Mary Ellen reminded the Guild that all are invited to attend their gatherings when projects are made. Watch the website for upcoming gatherings. All members are encouraged to join or start new Friendship Groups when they join the Guild.
Ways & Means Report: Introduction of Gerry Carr, Carol Grimes and Lydia Figueroa, the new team. They will be making known opportunities in the year ahead to raise funds for our Guild. Please share your ideas with them.
Workshops: Kathleen announced the upcoming workshops for sign-ups TODAY:
· September – Jennifer Wagner will teach a color class on Monday afternoon, September 8th held at the Elks Club with pizza lunch provided. Cost $20.00. Sign-ups today. Jennifer will also provide a full-day workshop on Tuesday, September 9th on applique called “Many Moons”. This class will be held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Cost $35.00.
· October – Ken Casey will teach two classes as well. One will be a color class after the general meeting on October 13th held at Coco’s Prescott Quilt Works. Cost $20.00. A full-day class called “Which Way Did They Go?” highlighting the Flying Geese block method will be offered on Tuesday, October 14th at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Cost $35.00.
Programs: Deb introduced today’s presenter, member Shirlee Smith.
Break: Jamie announced a 20-minute break. Reminder to stop at the Community Service table, shop at the Company Store, sign up for workshops, purchase the birthday raffle tickets, and participate in the Block of the Month program.
Meeting called back to order:
· Pam from the Company Store announced that the Guild has received a large donation of fabric and tools. Only half of the items were set out today. Please come prepared to shop again next month. Thank you for your purchases today.
· Faith spoke to the members regarding hospitality going forward this year. We are encouraging all members to bring their own water bottles. Snacks should be “finger food”. Please check for your name in the membership booklet to participate once a year.
· Suzie Davidson announced that an email blast went out to encourage our members to participate in the Yavapai County Fair coming up later this month. Registration is available online or at drop off on August 25th and 26th at the Rodeo grounds.
· Jamie announced that the Guild will be looking for volunteers to take on the task of creating the 2027 Opportunity Quilt committee. Please see her if you’re interested.
· Jamie is hoping to recruit a “party planner” who will work alongside Deb Johnson with planning the July and December parties. Please contact Jamie or Deb if you are interested.
· Sign-ups will begin next month for RETREAT LITE. Once again, this two-day retreat will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church on October 20 and 21. Cost $15.00.
Block of the Month Raffle
· Angela had eight blocks to raffle off today. Due to the number of members who forgot their blocks this month, she will hold another raffle next month.
· New block for the next month “Eccentric Star” was shown to members. Can be done in two or three colors. See the website for details. Size: 12” finished block.
Birthday Drawing
· Arleen and her team raffled off 12 gifts this month. Arleen reminded all members if you forget your birthday gift, just bring it to the next meeting.
Show and Tell – ten members shared their quilts and projects.
Added Reminders:
· Kathleen reminded members to sign up today for the September workshops.
· Jamie showed the Guild the “Dammit Doll” which has been in storage for many years. She will be disposing of it at the end of her term. Let her know if you’re interested in keeping it.
· Angela reminded the members that there will be an All-Women Honor Flight recognition, and they will accept patriotic (red/white/blue) lap quilts. See Angela for further details.
· Member Chris Sommerfelt will be having an art show. Contact Chris for details.
Meeting Adjourned at 11:35 AM.
Respectfully submitted by Dana Swain, Secretary
Here is the information for the Eccentric Star August Block of the Month. Bring your completed blocks to the September 8th TBQ general meeting. Questions? Contact Angela Smith.
Pattern Eccentric star (3)
Instructions pg2eccentricstar
Shirlee presented her “Treasures and Trinkets” Trunk Show.
The winners of the Viewer’s Choice Awards from the 2025 TBQ Quilt Show were presented with their ribbons. Congratulations to all!!
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
Jamie is traveling out of the country, so there will be no President’s Message this time. Thanks for understanding.
Hi everyone!
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.
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.
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
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
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!
Congratulations to Shirlee Smith, winner of the July BOM!
Instructions for July BOM FOLDED-CORNERS
Questions? Contact Angela Smith
