11 Jan

At our February 4th meeting we will introduce a new offering: our "Limited Series" small groups. Here's some information for you to start thinking about the offerings. English Paper Piecing by Hand offered by Valerie Curtis. There will be two half-day classes, which take place on Wed March 5 and Wed April 2 at Valerie's house in Franklin. There will be a $35 kit fee that includes everything you need except scissors. The class will be limited to 6 people, so lots of hands-on instruction. To reserve your place, please...

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08 Jan

Dear guild members, For everyone’s safety, I am canceling our Community Care Committee workday this Thursday, January 9, at the Bethesda Senior Center. We will have our next CCC workday as usual on the 4th Thursday of the month, January 23. Thank you and stay warm! Karen Bays...

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28 Dec

What a month (Dec.) this has been, and it isn't over yet. We awarded 111 quilts in 2024 and have at least three more presentations already lined up for 2025. For those who think these quilts don't matter, let me share: I awarded a quilt to my dentist over two years ago, and I had an appointment for cleaning on Wednesday. He thanked me again for the beautiful quilt. Then told the hygienist about getting this beautiful quilt and a pillowcase made of Army fabric. The pillowcase goes with him when...

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19 Dec

We’re beginning 2025 on a very happy note. Our Guild Board is complete!!! At the conclusion of our very enjoyable and relaxing December Guild Party, Chairman Colleen Cassidy shared with me that she’d been thinking of volunteering to be our Guild’s 2nd Vice President. By the end of our conversation it seemed to be “a done deal.” I’m so excited to have Colleen on board for 2025. As with Katie, a Guild vote will be needed to make it official. We’re off to a great start!!! At our December meeting 2025...

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19 Dec

Another great year has gone by for our Community Care Committee. All of you have made our charitable committee a success, thank you! Since the last newsletter, we have donated 9 quilts to Bridges of Williamson County for their graduation / Christmas party for the women that have completed their year long program. Christine from Bridges is holding the red quilt, we gave them the prettiest ones we had! Also since the last newsletter, ALL of our Owl Buddies have flown the coop! All 23 of them landed at Mercy...

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17 Dec

Hi! And welcome to the new format of the CVQA Newsletter. Our formidable committee chairs will share their updates here as well as any upcoming news or info. So, let's start off with a brief recap of our 2024 CVQA Quilt Show! Thank you to our wonderful vendors - MavaNell Studio, The Quilting Squares of Franklin, Threaded Needle Sewing, Unique Needle Felted Pincushions by C. Haley, KEQ Designs, and the Quiltessa, Natalie Patton! [gallery link="none" size="medium" ids="1007,1008,1009,1010,1011,1012,1013,1014,1015"]...

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