21 Oct

Yikes! It’s almost November – time for the holidays! – the busiest time of the year! I hope that you enjoyed our October guest speaker, Rob Appell, as much as I did. He is definitely a bundle of energy with a wealth of knowledge that he is so willing to share. His program ran “way over” and I think that he kept us entertained for almost two hours. Rob’s Wednesday workshop, Double Tumbler Strip Quilt, was another stimulating day. He had lots of examples and tips, and a teaching style all...

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21 Oct

At the November 3 meeting we will vote on the following nominees for the 2027 CVQA Board of Directors: President – Carol Hooper First VP (2027 programs) – Shirley Whittaker Second VP (2028 programs) – Beth Smith Third VP (Membership) – Kay Fisher and Karen Gilbert Recording Secretary – Peggy Bowker Communications Secretary – Rebecca Smeltzer Treasurer – Alyssa Adams Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. Thank you to everyone for your willingness to serve! And special thanks to our Nominating Committee for assembling such a strong slate of candidates:...

08:26 / Newsletter
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21 Oct

Year-End Show and Tell As we wrap up the year, our final program on November 3 will feature a business meeting and a Guild show and tell. During the business meeting we will vote on: 2027 Board of Directors 2027 proposed Budget Revisions to the CVQA Bylaws Following the business meeting, all Guild members are invited to participate and share their work at our Year-End Show and Tell. Nothing is off the table—if you made it, we would love to see it! I can’t wait to celebrate everyone’s creativity. Individual members may...

08:22 / Newsletter
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21 Oct

A pat on the back to those who have logged in to the CVQA members-only website. Good job! If you haven’t visited the website yet, please take a few minutes to log in and familiarize yourself with the site. In January, we will encourage you to renew your membership online through the members-only website, and this will be easier if you have practiced logging in and logging out. On the website, you can pay your dues with a credit card. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, we...

08:19 / Newsletter
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21 Oct

The 2027 Quilt Show planning group keeps on keepin’ on and we are having a blast! Let Marianne Cooley know if you want to join the fun! The Quilt Show is our most effective community outreach project and a major source of funding for CVQA guest speakers and activities throughout the year. Here is an update on our progress: QUILT SHOW THEME: We agreed on the theme: “Journey into Quilting,” picking up on the church name (get it?). Okay, it came from our committee, and we passed on the gift...

08:17 / Newsletter
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21 Oct

[gallery ids="2802,2801,2800,2799,2798,2797,2796,2795,2794,2793,2792"] Ladies, you have done it again! We received 26 finished quilts in October and that is a new record for us! We received lots of other goodies as well. Thank you once again for your participation in the Community Care Committee. Before the October guild meeting, we had donated all of our boy quilts, baby quilts, and Owl Buddies. And then you restocked the shelves with all the goodies received at the meeting. Please keep on taking our kits/ projects/ quilts home with you from the guild meetings to...

08:13 / Newsletter
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21 Oct

Lin Stricker – Nov. 2; Margaret Bearss – Nov. 3; Pat Christinson – Nov. 15; Patti Hansen – Nov. 18; Libbie Haraldsen – Nov. 18; Pat Kovalcheck – Nov. 23; Connie Little – Nov 24; Gail Graham – Nov. 27; Kathy Lowder – Nov. 27; Colleen Cassidy – Nov. 28...

08:10 / Newsletter
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19 Sep

This year has slipped by so very quickly. As you read this message it will officially be Autumn, a most colorful time of year! While our days seem to continue to be hot, mornings seem to be a bit cooler. However, with the onset of Fall, also comes the reality that the holidays are not far behind. I better get busy with my Christmas sewing! Colleen has become a master at rescheduling our Guild programs this year. Unfortunately, Kiley Feron, our Zoom speaker for September cancelled the morning of our meeting...

09:56 / Newsletter
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19 Sep

We are in for a treat at our October 6 meeting! Our guest speaker will be Rob Appell, a California‑based quilt artist, educator, designer, and former host of Man Sewing for Missouri Star Quilt Company. Rob is known for his high‑energy teaching style, landscape quilts, and free‑motion quilting techniques. He began quilting while working in his mother’s shop, The Cotton Ball, later designing fabrics for Free Spirit and quilts for Michael Miller Fabrics. He now teaches worldwide and will be our guest in October. To learn more about Rob, visit Rob Appell...

09:55 / Newsletter
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19 Sep

We owe a huge thanks to the nominating committee for their diligence in assembling a slate of nominees to serve on the 2027 CVQA Board of Directors. Led by Marianne Cooley, the nominating committee includes Colleen Cassidy, Sherry Crockett, Marian Pickney, Beth Smith, and Sheryl Wagner. Thank you for your service! At the November 3 meeting we will vote on the following nominees for the 2027 CVQA Board of Directors: President – Carol Hooper First VP (2027 programs) – Shirley Whittaker Second VP (2028 programs) – Beth Smith Third VP (Membership)...

09:54 / Newsletter
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