I would like to take the time to thank all of the President’s Challenge participants. I met with Diane Franzese of Honor Flight, who was over the moon with the spectacular quilts that were made for the organization. At this point, I delivered to her 40 throws and I have four quilts for Quilts of Valor. If you were unable to make the meeting on Monday and you would still like to bring a quilt, Diane will be attending our meeting on June 10. Again, thank you to everyone. I was truly humbled by the participation. You are all the best.
Our own Coco will be doing a trunk show at the meeting, followed by a class the next day. Keep an eye on your email so that you don’t miss the financials that will be voted on in June, along with our slate of officers. Also, don’t forget to bring your dues to the June meeting if you haven’t paid them already.
It is hard to believe that June is my last official meeting, and I want to thank you all for the support that you gave me during this last year. I’m truly proud to have been your president for this year.
In closing, we have many opportunities for you to get involved in the guild. I would like to add that if you truly are interested in something, don’t be afraid to step up and either start it or join it.
Thanks for a great year!
Angela Smith, President
MEMBERSHIP
Please welcome our newest member, Linda Schoenmakers. Give her a big welcome and show her what TBQ offers.
Membership Dues
A reminder that membership dues for 2024-2025 are by June 15, 2024. Please bring your check or cash in the amount of $35.00 to our June meeting. Thanks for your cooperation! CoCo Alaniz, Chair
hostesses
June hostesses are: Kathy Spry, Nancy Stewart, Laura Stone, Erin Sullivan, Joy Swartz, Barbara Sweeney, Susan Sweet, Pauline Singleton, Carolyn Godfrey, Marie Gniazdowski, Pamela Hengeveld, and Linda Bagby.
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 June Birthday to Cynthia Falzone, Kate Parsons, Dawnell Muecke, Carol Godfrey, Alicia Czuzak, Kay Wentworth, Gayle Lee, Cathy Day, Debbie James, Ara Whetten, Sami Logan, Sandy Mazzurco, Carrie Casto, and Pauline Saskowsky.
ways and means
July Silent Auction
Fellow quilters, now is the perfect time to reorganize your sewing rooms.
Browse through your old projects and quilting items and ask yourself “Do I really want to finish this, Will I ever use this again?” If the answer is “NO” then now is the right time to get rid of that item.
Consider donating it to Thumb Butte Quilters Silent Auction where another quilter will fall in love with your project and want to take on the challenge. Objects are not limited to projects; consider rulers, irons, various quilting items. We ask that you provide the UFO pattern and any accompanying fabric that you might have.
The silent auction will take place at the July meeting. Liz Hart is collecting the UFO and finished objects at the June guild meeting.
Thank you for your supporting your guild.
Liz Hart, Chair
Company Store
Hello TBQ members!! Get your $5 bills ready to spend at the TBQ June meeting so you can fill up one of our plastic grocery bags FULL to the brim of all the books, fabrics, patterns, notions and anything else YOU can find at our Company Store tables in the back. 😅FREE SPLASHES of quilting fun are included in every purchase‼️ 🥰
Pam Jones, Chair
community service
Handmade Hugs for June 1st has been cancelled, due to the Mountain Top Quilt Show.
We will meet again at Stoneridge Community Center on July 6th, August 3rd, and September 7th.
From July 2023 until May 2024 we have delivered:
90 Quilts to Blankets for Kids
108 Quilts to Good Samaritan Recovery Center in Prescott Valley
77 Quilts to Gentiva Hospice in Prescott
246 Baby Receiving Blankets
246 Burp Cloths
Jamie Davis and Olivia Turnham, Chairs
NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 Nominating Committee presented the following nominations for the state of officers at the May general meeting to the members of the guild present. After the nominations were announced, members of the guild were allowed the opportunity to put forward further nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the following slate of officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year will be voted on at the June general meeting by those members present:
President: Coco Alaniz
Vice President: Deb Johnson
Treasurer: Claire Bell
Secretary/Parliamentarian: Dana Swain and Stephanie Fullerton
All members may reference the May meeting minutes as posted on the latest web page update to review the nominations process.
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.
Meeting was called to order by Dawnell Muecke, President at 9:30 AM. Quilt show is in June. Members are urged to fill out and submit forms for quilt entries by next general meeting. Forms may also be dropped off at Prescott Quilt Works. Baskets are needed for raffle. Small quilts are needed for the small quilt auction. Forms to sign up to help with the quilt show jobs are on the front table. General meeting next month will have displays of President’s challenge quilts based on songs. There will be a silent auction of quilts and non-completed projects to bid on. New members and guests in attendance were introduced by Angela Smith. Opportunity quilt. Members are urged to buy raffle tickets and to help sell tickets at several upcoming community events. We have reached 71% of the sales goal. Several display events are upcoming and a sign-up sheet is available volunteer to help sell quilt raffle tickets. Hand-made Hugs: Next meet and sew day is May 20. Thanks to members for the many projects being turned in. Quilt Camp was well attended and very succesful. Quilt show: After the May meeting, Nan Dechant will give a demonstration of preparing raffle baskets. Members are urged to gather/donate items and put baskets together. A flower has been made by Nan to wear with the quilt show pin. Pins are on sale for $5. Kathleen will give a demonstration of hanging quilts at the next meeting. There will be a demo of attaching a hanging sleeve to quilts. Small quilts up to 40×40 are still needed for the quilt auction. Upcoming guild meetings: Kathleen Bond and Sherri Hubbs presented upcoming speakers and workshops. Following the May Fun Day meeting Carrie Casto will present a class on Best Practices for beginning quilters. In June, Precision quilting will be the presentation by Lindsey Neill. Debbie Gansberger displayed and discussed her Leave-in Foundation piecing. Show and Tell and Birthday drawing. Meeting was adjourned at 11:45
My name is Dawnell Muecke and I’m so happy to be this year’s guild President. I started quilting about 20 years ago and collected many new friends and fabrics along the way. I enjoy being part of a guild to learn new ideas, foster friendships and have a good time in the process. I have volunteered for many different jobs in guilds over the years, but this will be my first time as President! I hope you’re as excited as I am for the upcoming year and I look forward to any suggestions and input you have to make this a fun and memorable quilting year.
Here are some of the 2022/2023 events planned:
2–day Quilt show in June 2023
Monthly speakers and workshops
Christmas party
Opportunity quilt raffle
Retreat
President’s challenge quilt
Handmade Hugs
Block of the month
Show and Tell
Meeting new members
Be on the lookout for more details of the planned events and new items to be added as the year progresses. My monthly news article will highlight what events are coming up and how you can get involved.
The 2020/2021 year was definitely enjoyable with more and more people feeling comfortable to venture back out. The newcomer group had their end of year luncheon in June with 22 people able to attend! That didn’t include ALL of the new members, just the ones who could make the lunch. That might be a record for new members! In April, I had the group fill out a survey about what they wanted/liked in the Thumb Butte quilters guild and the overwhelming comments were – inspiration, a welcoming atmosphere and fun activities. I think these are pretty simple ideas that we all enjoy in any activity we choose to participate in!
So, let’s come to each meeting with the idea to inspire, welcome others and have fun!
Dawnell Muecke, President
Past-President’s Message
Greetings Sisters of the Thread,
My goodness, what a year it has been! We started off losing the roof from the Elk’s Lodge due to 80 mph winds, and quickly found new ‘digs’ at the Prescott Rodeo Fairgrounds, Freeman Building…Thank you, Suzy Davidson!
We “weathered” through until the end of December setting up tables and chairs, having a fun Christmas Party with delicious food, fellowship and “Left-Right-Center” with fat quarters!
In November, we lost one of our dear members, Norma Kurr to COVID-19, and shortly after I contracted Omicron pneumonia. For the most part, January was a blur for me, but with a great Vice President, Cathy Day, and a caring Board, I came back in February a little wobbly, but so glad to be anywhere after Covid!
In January, we returned to a newly renovated Elk’s Lodge, with a new roof, sound system, refreshed restrooms, bright lights and painted walls! And, home it remains for the coming years. We also found a permanent home for our full day workshops at the Aztlan Masonic Lodge off Willow Creek Road…Thank you, Pat Noel! It makes for lovely workshop surroundings with skylights, and all the conveniences required for quilt classes.
We have had some fascinating speakers, with Carolyn Seagraves-Wright, Wendy Knight, Patti Pierce, Suzie Parron, Tori McElwain, Jean Impey, Veronica Sandoval, Trish and David Charity, Swan Sheridan.
During this term, we also lost one of our local quilt shops as a result of Covid, Turquoise Threads. However, we are gaining a new shop, with the opening of the Prescott Quilt Company in Frontier Village.
We had a great March Quilt Camp, thank you, Cathy Day and Kristine White! It was described as Fun, Food, Fellowship and we even did some sewing! Looking forward to the next camp in March 2023, Cathy and Kristine have already committed to do it again!!
Speaking of 2023, Thumb Butte will have its quilt show June 16-17 at Prescott High School in the Dome Gymnasium. The 2023 TBQG quilt show still has needs for volunteers to oversee the various aspects of the Show. Please check out the sign up board at July’s Guild Meeting to find out how you can help make our show a great success!
Our Opportunity Quilt made its debut at the Mountain Top Quilt Show in the Findlay Event Center, where it was warmly received with an outstanding number of ticket sales! I want to personally thank, Claire Bell, for her beautiful work, and all of the hand quilters that helped in its completion. Beautifully done, Ladies of the Thread! Bravo!
We will also have at least one of the 2023 Quilt Shows themed patterns available to purchase at July’s Meeting. Remember, our theme is Bloom Where You Are Planted, and Trish Charity certainly depicted the theme in her artwork pattern! Thank you, Trish!
Now for the hard part…I want to thank all of you for making my Presidency such a wonderful experience! I have certainly enjoyed being an integral part of our Guild. From the very beginning you have made me feel welcome and appreciated. When I was sworn in as President, my husband, Tom, said to me, “Well, enjoy being sworn in, from this point on, you’ll be sworn at.” If you did, thank you for whispering! You all supported me through some very difficult lows, my nephew Michael’s passing and losing our sweet girl, Daisy, the loss of our meeting room, Covid and this past month of bronchitis and sinus infection. Your kind deeds, well wishes and prayers were, and are, greatly appreciated.
I had a wonderful Executive Board, Vice-President Cathy Day, Secretary Julie Eastman, Treasurer Carol Wright , plus Chairs, Angela Smith, Membership; Faith Chaney, Phyllis Byrnes, & Olivia Turnham, Community Service & Handmade Hugs; Liz Hart, Ways & Means; Kathleen Bond, Workshops.
I love seeing our guild grow and reach out in the communities in which we live. I want to wish the incoming Board the best of 2022-2023 year.
Blessings,
Nan DeChant, Past-President
Membership
Angela Smith
Please remember that your membership dues of $35.00 are due by June 30, 2022 in order to make it to the directory. Welcome new members Donna Osborne, Pamela Hengeveld, Zoe Charon, Carol Rabbitt, David Charity, Ellen Baker, and Kate Parsons. Thank you!
Angela Smith – Chair
Programs
Hello Ladies, I hope you are all excited for the July meeting, we will be electing the officers and installing them. We will also be voting on the new budget for the next year .
A super party is planned for you all. Lots of friends, food, fun.
Just a reminder that we will be playing 2 games of “Right, Left, Center”. Please bring six 10-inch squares of yellow or lemon fabric. The theme of our party is when life gives you lemons make lemonade.
We will be having a lunch menu and lots of lemon themed desserts. Some gifts and prizes, a lot of relaxing, enjoying time.
Then looking into August 8th, we will be having Lenna Demarco for our lecture on “How to Read a Quilt”. You may also bring your antique quilt and she will tell you something you might not know.
Then on Tuesday, August 9th, Kathleen Bond will be doing her class on Paper piecing on freezer paper.
Hope you are all having a great summer so far. Can’t wait to see you all.
Cathy Day, Vice-President
Hostesses
July hostesses are: Judith Ritner, Vickie Sawyer, Mary Scherer, Dianne Schmitt, Kathleen Semerau, Connie Sieh, Shirlee Smith, and Chris Summerfelt.
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. Planto 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.
July Birthdays -Candice Tomlinson, Jude Bentley, and Judith Ritner.
Community Service
Handmade Hugs
Community Service has done incredibly well this year with donations throughout the area. Final numbers will be totaled for the end of the fiscal year; so be sure to check in with us next month!
Our work day was held on Saturday, June 25, at Stoneridge Community Center .
Hello Thumb Butte Quilters! 
