May 12, 2025
Author: TBQ
Rob Appell – May 12, 2025
rob appell’s “super 60 sampler” workshop
General Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2025
General Meeting was called to order at 9:30 am by President CoCo Alaniz
o Welcome to members and guests. Happy Spring!
o Motion to accept March 10, 2025 minutes by Jamie Davis, seconded by Martha
Ferreira. Motion carried.
o Welcome to our members and Speaker Martie Winkleman and her amazing
Apparel Trunk Show that she will be sharing with us today.
Membership – Dawnell Muecke
o Welcomed 2 visitors from Mountain Top and 5 others.
o Our $35.00 dues for the 2025 -2026 year are now being collected. Please pay at the May and June meetings. Checks can also be dropped off at Prescott Quilt
Works.
Handmade Hugs – Jamie Davis
o A total of 590 Items have been donated.
o The next gathering will be at Stone Ridge on May 3. All are invited.
o Top quilters are still needed to finish quilts that are already pieced.
Newcomers- Mary Ellen Coe
o Newcomers meets monthly and is a great way to meet other members. All
are welcome.
Refreshments/July Party – Deb Johnson
o The July Hostesses will be meeting immediately after our meeting today.
Programs and Workshops- Deb Johnson and Kathleen Bond
o Today Martie Winkleman will be presenting a Trunk Show.
o Tomorrow Carrie Casto will be leading a free Walking Foot class at Trinity
Presbyterian from 9:00 -4:00. Bring machine, walking foot and neutral
thread. Attendees will be learning how to sandwich and machine quilt on
small quilts for Handmade Hugs.
o On May 12 th our speaker will be Rob Appell. Following the meeting he will
hold a half day Wonky Log Cabin workshop at Trinity Presbyterian.
o On May 13 th Rob will be leading his Super 60 Sampler workshop at Trinity.
o At our June 9 th meeting Shirlee Smith will be presenting a Trunk Show.
Other – Dog Beds- Karen Varela
o Karen is no longer able to collect the scraps for dog beds and is looking for
someone who is able to take it over.
Speaker Introduction -Deb Johnson introduced Martie Winkleman who presented an Apparel
Trunk Show
Break Time – Coco Alaniz
o 20 minutes. Purchase Birthday Tickets, Opportunity Quilt Tickets, visit Company Store and turn in Block of the Month.
Meeting called back to order at 11:00 am.
Quilt Show
– Carrie Casto
o She encouraged each member to enter at least one quilt for the show. The goal
is to have 250-300 entries. All quilts need to be registered including Past
Presidents, Court House and Presidents Challenge quilts.
o Carrie will help anyone that has any difficulty doing the online registration. The Deadline is May 15 th .
–Katherine Semarau
o Please visit table as you leave to sign up to help with the Quilt Show. Many
opportunities for set up/ tear down, including selling pins, making baskets, Small Quilt Auction, Market Place Items.
–Cathy Day
o We need many more items to sell at the Quilt Show Marketplace. She has
patterns for Prosperity Birds that are very simple to make.
–Angela Smith
o Please let Angela know if you will be able to donate a quilt for the Small Quilt
Auction.
Elections- Coco Alaniz
o Elections for the 2025/2026 will be at our May meeting.
o The Present Slate of Officers are:
President – Jamie Davis
Vice President – Deb Johnson
Secretary- Dana Swain and Holly Purdom
Treasurer – Judith Dobke
Block of the Month –Shirlee Smith
o The past 2 months were a cute rabbit block. 24 blocks were made so they were
divided and she drew 2 winners of the blocks.
Birthday Drawing- Arleen Morris
Show and Tell- Mary Vaughan
Meeting was adjourned at 11:32
Note – A Quilt Show Committee meeting will follow the TBQG Board meeting on May 5 th approx. 10:45 at Prescott Quilt Works.
Respectfully submitted by Stephanie Fullerton
Block of the Month – May 2025
Monthly News – May 12, 2025
president’s message
Hello Quilty Friends,
What an exciting month it’s been! A huge thank you to Martie Winkelman for her absolutely delightful and inspiring trunk show of amazing wearables. Every piece was a work of art, and we so appreciate you sharing your creativity and talent with us!
Also, a big shoutout to Carrie Casto—NOT Castro!—for not only sharing her beautiful work but for stepping up and recruiting helping hands for our Handmade Quilts Day on Tuesday, April 15th. Your dedication keeps our guild moving forward, one stitch at a time.
Looking ahead, we are thrilled to welcome Rob Appell in May! Rob will be teaching on Monday afternoon following our regular meeting at Trinity Presbyterian Church, and again on Tuesday. If
you haven’t signed up yet, don’t wait—his classes are sure to be a treat!
And yes… the countdown is on! Our Quilt Show is just around the corner, and it’s time to get those quilts registered. All the details can be found on our website, and of course, Carrie Casto (remember, not Castro!) is available to help with any questions. This includes the Nursery Rhyme Presidential Challenge Quilts. Let’s plan on a Show N Tell in June.
As the days get warmer, don’t forget to stay hydrated—we’ve got lots of PIGs (Projects In Grocery sacks!) and WIPs to tackle!
Stay happy and keep on sewing,
Coco Alaniz, President
membership
Hi Everyone! We had 89 people attend our April meeting and 8 guests came to enjoy Marti’s awesome trunk show. Let’s also welcome our 2 new members who joined after the presentation, Lorin Franco and Susan Henry!
At the May meeting we will be collecting the $35 yearly dues for the 2025/2026 year. Check or cash is welcome, but honestly checks are the easiest form of payment. You can just drop the check off at the membership desk and you don’t have to wait for a receipt! We had 33 members renew at the April meeting and hope that we get the rest in May. If you won’t be at the next meeting or want to pay now, you can make out your $35 check to TBQ and put 2025/2026 dues in the memo field and mail to:
Thumb Butte Quilters Guild
PO Box 3457
Prescott, AZ 86302-3457
Thank you and see you at the next meeting!
Dawnell, Alicia and Shelley, 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.
May hostesses are Patti Gerlitz, Cheryl Giovenco, Marie Gniazdowski, Sheryl Goddard, Shelley Graham, Terry Grenier, Molly Haney-Burleigh, Sharon Harris, Liz Hart, Kim Hastings, and Pamela Hengeveld.
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 May Birthdays to Sheryl Townsend, Diana Atkins, Marie Gniazdowski, Angela Smith, Gayle Deboom, Cathi O’Neill, and Suzy Davidson.
quilt show
TBQ members: we need you!!! Our 2025 quilt show is June 13 and 14. Here are some ways you can help!
QUILT REGISTRATION: We need your beautiful quilts to display. Register your quilt by May 15th by clicking on this link
https://docs.google.com/forms/
RAFFLE BASKETS:
We are asking your support in helping to reach our fundraising goals by donating a basket to be raffled off at our Quilt Show on June 13th and 14th .
We constantly see evidence of your talent and we’re confident you can showcase your creativity in a basket.
We constantly see evidence of your talent and we’re confident you can showcase your creativity in a basket.
Here are just a couple of ideas for baskets –
Self-care
Gardening
Pet Lovers
Arts and Crafts
Kid’s Activity
Self-care
Gardening
Pet Lovers
Arts and Crafts
Kid’s Activity
We would like to have your basket by May 15th if possible. If you are unable to bring it to a meeting, please contact us and we can pick it up.
Thanks so much for your support.
Thanks so much for your support.
Shelli Leffert and Judith Dobke, Chairs
“RETREAT LITE” RETURNS
Once again, we welcome you to join our two-day “RETREAT LITE” coming again on Monday, June 30th and Tuesday, July 1st. Our RETREAT LITE program offers a no-frills sewing space for our members to gather together to sew, sing, stitch, and smile. The retreat will again be offered at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each of the two days. The cost remains the same at $15.00.
SIGN UPS will be taken at the May and June General Meetings. Please come with your cash or check payable to TBQG to secure your spot. We have only twenty-four chairs to fill and they go fast! Look for Dana Swain sitting along the edge of the meeting space ready to take your reservation!
Questions? Please contact Dana Swain.
Martie Winkelman – April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025
Kathleen Semerau and Cathy Day were the winners of the March Blocks of the Month
April 14, 2025
Block of the Month – April 2025
Instructions for the April BOM April BOM
Monthly News – April 14, 2025
president’s message
Hello, TBQG Members!
A huge thank you to everyone who attended Dora Cary’s incredible trunk show. Wasn’t she just so inspiring? And to those who had the chance to take her class—what a blast! I know you came away with new skills, creative energy, and plenty of fresh ideas.
Looking ahead, I’m excited to share that next month we’ll have the pleasure of seeing our very own Martie Winkelman present her amazing wares at her trunk show. You won’t want to miss it!
And get ready for May, because Rob Appell will be joining us with some fabulous classes you’ll definitely want to sign up for. Be sure to check the TBQG website for all the details and registration info.
📢 Quilt Show Reminder: We’re just three months away! Have you prepared your quilts for submittal? The entry form deadline is April 15, so be sure to complete it on time. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Carrie Casto for assistance.
🔹 Heads-up: To shake things up a bit, the April Board meeting will be held on Monday, March 31 at 9:30 AM at Prescott Quilt Works.
I look forward to seeing you all on Monday, April 14 for another inspiring gathering.
Until then—keep on sewing!
Warmly,
Coco, President
mEmbership
Hi everyone! We had 99 members and 2 guests at our March meeting. I think everyone really enjoyed Dora Carey’s presentation.
We will start accepting 2025/2026 $35 dues in April at our next meeting and would prefer checks if possible, made payable to TBQ!
See you in soon!
Dawnell, Alicia and Shelli, Co-Chairs
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.
April hostesses are Lola Dyroy, Karen Eads, Carolyn Edwards, Norma Enfield, Cynthia Falzone, Martha Ferriera, Lydia Figueroa, Betty Foley, Judy Frost, Stephanie Fullerton, Janet Friedrich, and Shirley Fox.
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 Birthdays to Annette Raithel, Susan Sweet, Lois Doerr, Christi Weedon, Cathy Horneman, Elizabeth Phinder, and Linda Trudeau.
quilt show
TBQ members: we need you!!! Our 2025 quilt show is June 13 and 14. Here are some ways you can help!
QUILT REGISTRATION: We need your beautiful quilts to display. Register your quilt by May 15th by clicking on this link
https://docs.google.com/forms/
RAFFLE BASKETS:
We are asking your support in helping to reach our fundraising goals by donating a basket to be raffled off at our Quilt Show on June 13th and 14th .
We constantly see evidence of your talent and we’re confident you can showcase your creativity in a basket.
We constantly see evidence of your talent and we’re confident you can showcase your creativity in a basket.
Here are just a couple of ideas for baskets –
Self-care
Gardening
Pet Lovers
Arts and Crafts
Kid’s Activity
We would like to have your basket by May 15th if possible. If you are unable to bring it to a meeting, please contact us and we can pick it up.
Thanks so much for your support.
Shelli Leffert and Judith Dobke, Chairs
community service
Adult Center Display
The new display of quilts has been hung at the Prescott Adult Center on Rosser Rd. The theme is “Eclectic Quilts.” The quilts exhibit a variety of quilting techniques for the public to enjoy.
When I dropped the quilts off to be hung, I observed someone taking a picture of one of the quilts that was about to be replaced. And, when I came back to take pictures of the new display, there were three ladies in a serious discussion about one of the new quilts and remarking about much time and effort must go into making a quilt. The staff regularly tells me how much the visitors enjoy our quilts.
I want to give a big THANK YOU to the ladies who have been participating in this community service project. Maybe next time you can offer one of your quilts to be shown and, if you have family or friends in town, this is a good place to show it off in our mini quilt show!
Maryann Conner, Adult Center Chair
