19 Jun

REMINDER: Our next CVQA Quilt Retreat will be September 14-19, at Place of Grace Retreat Center in Clark Range, TN. The cost will be $145-165 depending on how many participate (maximum 13). If more than 13 sign up, there will be a lottery drawing to determine who goes. Sign up for the retreat at the June or July meeting, or text Libbie Haraldsen, the retreat coordinator for this year, at (630) 546-6978, and ask her to add your name to the lottery for the retreat. Shortly after the July meeting, we will...

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19 Jun

I hope the program at the June meeting was good for everybody. Thank you all for the kind words and surprises. I was a nervous wreck, but I thought Maureen (Prester-Henry) did a great job with her presentations to Eli and David. It seems like things went well for our veterans, so: “mission accomplished.” During the talk I mentioned how the Quilts of Valor program makes a "spider web" and our goal is to assist in that. That reminds me of a spider web story that occurred on May 29. I...

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19 Jun

[gallery ids="2657,2656,2654,2655,2653"] Hello guild members! The Community Care Committee is on a roll and we appreciate your continuing support. Since the last newsletter we donated thirty Owl Buddies to Tennessee Kids Belong for their video tapings of children up for adoption. I hope all of the Owl Buddies find a new home! At our CVQA June meeting, we received eleven quilts, sixteen bags, five walker caddies, nine pillowcases, seven Owl Buddies, and one quilt top. Keep ‘em coming! Our workdays are the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the Bethesda...

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19 Jun

Ilona Kolter – July 2; Sharon Stebbins – July 2; Pam Delong – July 6; Lois Bergman – July 7; Donna Willoughby – July 7; Marian Pickney – July 8; Nancy Wohl – July 9; Ginabeth Young – July 9; Carol Fisher – July 14; Mae Alt – July 16; Michelle Braisted – July 20; Tricia Miller – July 20; Kathleen Hardin – July 25; Angela Leach – July 28; Rhonda Rose -July 31...

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19 May

Such a fabulous time of year, I love it! Springtime is glorious, with summer rapidly approaching, and it is a time for many celebrations. It’s the end of another school year, along with graduations – many that have already taken place. Wedding season is just beginning...

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19 May

In June, Pat McMahon will shine a spotlight on the work we do for the Quilts of Valor organization. Pat’s presentation will cover the various organizations involved, the emotional impact of donations, and the wide-reaching effects on service members and their families. The act of presenting a quilt is not only a gesture of support for those who serve, but also for their loved ones. Join in celebrating the meaningful contributions made by our guild. Colleen Cassidy...

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19 May

The event is 17 months away, but your 2027 Quilt Show Planning Committee (QSPC) has been busy. First we chose a new location, after our new member Rebecca Norris invited us for a tour. The Journey Church at Wilson Pike and Moore's Lane offers a location closer to our members and core audience; a beautiful building with flowing spaces more flexible for our programs; great parking and outdoor eating opportunities inviting visitors to stay longer at our show; and a welcoming staff who agreed to keep the same price we had...

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19 May

The Ronald McDonald committee had another great "cut and sew day" on April 30 to work on our 2027 donation quilt. Thank you to everyone who came to help, and also to The Quilting Squares for hosting us. As we were working, we discovered two areas of need: We need one more fat quarter of the gray background fabric pictured below. Can you help? I will bring a sample to the June meeting so you can view it in person. We need one volunteer to complete the medallion center for the...

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19 May

Final Reminder Our August speaker, Beverly McCullough, will present a workshop the day after our guild meeting. If you would like to participate, please register and pay by June 2 to ensure you have a spot in the class. Beginning June 3, we will open registration to quilters outside the guild, and remaining spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You can read more about Beverly on her website: https://flamingotoes.com Workshop Details: When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026; 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (bring your lunch) Where: John P. Holt Brentwood Library,...

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19 May

Our 2027 Quilt Show committee is on fire! Valerie Curtis is already hard at work on our raffle quilt for the show and she needs our help! The quilt top is pictured below. Valerie wants to add a piano key border that is in keeping with the color scheme and scrappy look of the top. She needs LOTS of rectangles in order to do this. Please sort through your stash and bring your appropriate scraps to Valerie at the June 2 meeting. Here are the guidelines: Batik fabrics please (in keeping...

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