Simonne McElhiney – Dec. 4; Dianne Sewell – Dec. 5; Jane Ann Wheeler – Dec. 8; Maureen Prester-Henry – Dec. 11; Jacqueline Bird – Dec. 12; Linda Millard – Dec. 12; Janet Jackson – Dec. 13; Irene Neilan – Dec. 21; Alice Johnson – Dec. 23; Hollie Hart – Dec. 24; Susan Roberts – Dec. 25; Sharlene Litchy – Dec. 28; Rebecca Smeltzer – Dec. 28...

Is it almost November? I’m having a difficult time keeping track!! It seems like we just had our field trip visits for long arm demos and to learn “What you need to do to make your long-armer happy.” And now it’s time to prepare for an in-person November Guild meeting. It will be “sew” much fun to, once again, hear the chatter and see smiles that happen prior, during, and after guild meetings. I’m excited and I hope you are, too! It has been a really fun year with the many...

The November meeting will be bustling! Our treasurer (Beth Bryant) will present the proposed 2026 budget for discussion and approval. And the nominating committee will ask you to approve the nominees for the 2026 Board of Directors. But that's not all! All groups are invited to participate in Show ‘n Tell showcasing what we’ve worked on and learned in 2025. In addition to our regular individual Show ‘n Tell and Outta the Box creations . . . small groups, July craft day participants, Williamson County Fair ribbon winners – all are welcome....

We owe a huge thanks to the nominating committee for their diligence in assembling a full slate of nominees to serve on the 2026 CVQA Board of Directors. Led by Mary Jo Harrison, the nominating committee includes Carmen Avary, Marianne Cooley, Marian Pickney, and Nancy Robichaux. Thank you for your service! At the November 4 meeting we will vote on the following nominees for the 2026 CVQA Board of Directors: President – Joyce Oberle; 1st Vice President (2026 Programs) – Colleen Cassidy; 2nd Vice President (2027 Programs) – Shirley Whittaker; Co-3rd...

Kay Fisher (chair) and the Holiday Party committee have planned a wonderful celebration for our December meeting. There is a small fee of $15, which you can bring to the November meeting or mail to the CVQA post office box. RSVP at your earliest convenience to CVQAweb@gmail.com so we know how many people to plan for. -- Join us in celebrating another wonderful year filled with fun and fellowship. Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 10am - 1pm Williamson County Enrichment Center | 110 Everbright St., Franklin Please RSVP by Nov. 20, 2025. Bring your $15 fee...

It has been an interesting time for us: We had a graduation at Vet Court on September 22. Eileen and Joyce attended with me to wrap the graduates in their quilts. There was a full house with lots of distinguished guests and the graduates loved their quilts. Thank you for supporting this noble cause. I supplied a bunch of quilts to Kathleen Hardin that she will present in November at her RV campground in Florida. We had a booth at Vet Fest on October 4, and presented six quilts to...

Even though we haven't had in-person meetings for two months, CCC has received/finished up six quilts - and I’m sure I will be taking away a carload of quilts at our November meeting! We are in need of ladies’ quilts for the domestic violence center (Bridges of Williamson County) Christmas party for women that have completed their program. I have about nine quilts and will need about 20 or more. So, if you have an extra quilt or two lying around, please bring it to the November or December meeting. This...

Sandy Sheppard – Nov. 1; Lin Stricker – Nov 2; Gloria Reasons – Nov. 13; Pat Christinson – Nov. 15; Lindsay Castor – Nov 16; Patti Hansen – Nv. 18; Libbie Haraldsen – Nov. 18; Marsha Ervin – Nov. 19; Pat Kovalcheck – Nov. 23; Connie Little – Nov. 24; Gail Graham – Nov 27; Kathy Lowder – Nov 27; Colleen Cassidy – Nov. 28...

My calendar says that it’s Fall!! I sure hope that weather reports are in sync!! Just like you, I was super disappointed with the need to cancel our September Guild meeting. Kathleen Hardin, the organized lady that she is, was all set and ready to share her traveling adventures with us at that meeting. However, when I spoke with her on the telephone, she was very gracious regarding the cancellation, and we hope that she can reschedule her presentation for some time in 2026. By the time that you read this,...

Please note we will NOT be meeting at the church in October. Our October 7th program will be a field trip to visit the home of one of our long arm quilters and learn more about the long arming process. Sign up for the CVQA October Meeting Field Trip by emailing Michelle Braisted by Wednesday, October 1. Eight of our members have graciously agreed to host a field trip visit, but space is limited, and they need to know how many visitors to expect. Please sign up by emailing Michelle Braisted by...