21 Feb

As I was driving along Arno Road today, to my delight, I saw the very first signs of Spring! I saw several clumps of tiny daffodils peeking above the grass. What a fun sight on a sunny, but chilly day. My favorite time of year is just around the corner! I hope you were able to be part of the inspirational program at our February meeting. With her engaging smile and her happy voice, guild member Lynn Rinehart captivated her audience, sharing her many magnificent quilts. Lynn has a style all...

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21 Feb

Are you ready for our inaugural “Anything Stash Sale?” Come early and bring a friend to our March 3 General Meeting! Setup will begin at 8:30 a.m., and anyone who’s able to come to help is very welcome. The sale will officially open at 9:30 a.m. Twenty-four members have reserved tables to sell their goodies. There are bound to be great deals on fabrics and sewing supplies, but it’s an “Anything Stash” sale, so who knows what treasures you might find? While you have to be a CVQA member to rent a...

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21 Feb

Unfortunately, our scheduled speaker for April will not be able to join us this year. The logistics of arranging her visit based on her requirements proved too challenging and costly. As a result, both the lecture and workshop have been canceled. You may be wondering what our plans are for April now. Rest assured, we will organize something enjoyable, and Colleen is already pursuing Plan B! Please note, this is not an April Fool's joke ☹...

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21 Feb

We’re pleased to report that about two-thirds of our members have already renewed their membership for 2026 and have been added to our online Member Directory! You can view the directory online: Go to CVQA.org/login Type in your username and password Click on “Membership Directory” Either scroll through the directory, or if you’re looking for a particular person, type her name in the search bar. If you need help, send an email to cvqaweb@gmail.com If you haven’t yet renewed, you can do it online OR at our March 3 meeting. Dues are...

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21 Feb

It’s hard to believe that one of our small groups has been going strong for ten years! Formed in 2016 when Connie Specter was CVQA President, the Nimble Thimbles group has been meeting monthly to chat and work on individual handwork projects. Chris Guenther and Nancy Garrison have been there since the beginning and Lin Stricker joined just a couple of years later. At first, the group met in members’ homes; then at Quilting Squares; on Zoom during the Covid pandemic; and now at the Williamson County Enrichment Center. Although the...

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21 Feb

2026 Quilt: Bunches of Bunnies Under the leadership of Maureen Prester-Henry and Kathy Boyuka, our 2026 Ronald McDonald auction quilt is moving toward the finish line! The blocks are completed and the next step is to assemble the top. Please let Maureen or Kathy know if you'd like to (1) assemble the quilt top or (2) volunteer to quilt our masterpiece. The quilt will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House fundraising auction in December 2026. 2027 Quilt: Pixie Medallion The Ronald McDonald committee kicked off our 2027 auction quilt on Saturday, February 21,...

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21 Feb

[gallery ids="2259,2258,2257,2256,2255"] Hello quilters! I have not given out any quilts since the last newsletter, but I promise quilts and other items will be leaving the shelves at Bethesda in the next couple of weeks! Community Care Committee received 15 quilts at the February guild meeting. Keep those quilts, pillowcases, Owls, totes, and walker caddies coming in! At the March meeting, I plan to have a small table set up with projects in the hall going to the restrooms. So come to the hall and pick up a project or two before you...

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21 Feb

Buckle up! We are ready to begin developing committees and plans for the 2027 CVQA Quilt Show! Marianne Cooley and Shirley Whittaker are leading the charge (THANK YOU ladies!), and we're thrilled by the list of great people already signed up, especially those from 2024. As you know, this event takes a village (translation: we need all the help we can get) so please join us to make the 2027 Quilt Show our best yet! Here is what we know so far – and how you can help! If you’d like to...

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21 Feb

Marie Gallager – March 2; Jill Zollinger – March 4; Victoria Hynes – March 6; Marianne Cooley – March 7; Valerie Curtis – March 12; Ann Kesley – March 13; Karen Gilbert – March 15; Linda Blanks – March 17; Kim Gawrys – March 21; Carol Hooper – March 22; Victoria Beninga – March 26; Donna Kowalski – March 26; Pat McMahon – March 26; Linda Carefelle – March 27; Sarah Aldrich – March 28; Sandy Acquaviva – March 29; Micheline Bouvier – March 30...

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19 Jan

🎶 Baby, It’s Cold Outside 🎵, However, I am cozy and warm as I sit by the fire while writing my President’s Message. I hope you’re cozy, too! I’m smiling as I reflect upon our January guild meeting. It was delightful to see so many happy faces. My smile got even broader when Marianne Cooley came to me after the meeting and volunteered to be our Recording Secretary for 2026. Thank you Marianne!!...

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