22 Jun

As I sit here staring at my computer, contemplating my monthly President’s Message, I realize that it’s almost July – our year is nearly half over!! Reflecting on these past six months, I marvel at the beautiful works of art that our members have shared during Show n’ Tell, and I keep wondering how each month can be lovelier and more creative than the prior one. As I think of our June meeting and our “mini” Quilt Show, I wonder how and where the creativity and talents of members began....

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21 Jun

Our next meeting is July 1 at the Williamson County Public Library at 1314 Columbia Ave. in Franklin. If you signed up to participate in Craft Day on July 1st, you should have received an email from Michelle Braisted restating what supplies you need and what supplies are provided. If you did not receive an email, please contact Michelle. If you still want to sign up and attend, please contact Michelle Braisted ASAP – we don’t want to run out of supplies! Michelle’s contact information is in the directory that...

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21 Jun

You’re in luck: It’s not too late to volunteer to help “man” the Quilt exhibit at the Williamson County Fair! The Fair will be held August 1-9 at the Agricultural EXPO Park in Franklin. Connie Little is in charge again (thank you, Connie!) and this year Valerie Curtis is managing volunteers (thank you, Valerie!). The fair is open from 6-10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10-10 Saturday, and 12-10 Sunday. Staffing the Fair Quilt exhibit is one of the highlights of our year and lots of fun. This year volunteers will work a...

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21 Jun

The Frist Art Museum is hosting an exhibit entitled “Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston” from June 27 through October 12. The exhibit features nearly 50 quilts and coverlets made from the 18th century up to 2021. Details can be found at https://fristartmuseum.org/exhibition/fabric-of-a-nation-american-quilt-stories/ Thanks very much to Connie Marley for alerting us!...

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21 Jun

Our next CVQA Quilt Retreat will take place September 15-20 at Place of Grace in Clarkrange, TN. If you’d like to attend, please text Jeanette Sanford and ask to be added to the list. You can find her cell phone number in the CVQA directory that was sent out in June. Space is limited, so there will be a lottery drawing to see who goes. The cost of the retreat is $140. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me! Jeanette Sanford...

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21 Jun

If you’re in and around Marion, Indiana in July, be sure and stop by The Quilters Hall of Fame. Its annual Celebration will take place July 17-19, when Laurel McKay Horton will be recognized as its 2025 honoree. Among many other accomplishments, Laurel served for ten years as editor of “Uncoverings,” the American Quilt Study Group’s annual publication. She is known for her commitment to preserving the history of quilts and their makers. In addition, Hubert Ver Mehren will be inducted into The Quilters Hall of Fame this summer for his...

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21 Jun

Sandy Cole delivered our 2025 quilt to Ronald McDonald House for their upcoming auction. It is gorgeous! Below is the photo Sandy took with Executive Director Liz Piercy and Kirra Menees, House Operations Director. They loved the quilt – and who wouldn’t??? Thanks to all of our members who contributed to this beautiful interpretation of Tula Pink’s Butterfly Quilt. ...

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21 Jun

Hello guild members! Thank you for all the finished projects you left us at the June meeting. I will have “the little red cart” at our “Christmas in July” meeting at the library. You can drop off your completed CCC projects in the cart while you make a great Christmas craft. However, I will not be bringing in projects to the library for you to pick up and complete at home – you will just have to wait until the August guild meeting! Since the last newsletter, we have donated 20 pillowcases,...

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21 Jun

Once again, we have so many people to be thankful for! Carol Stankewicz brought us a bunch of labels for our quilts. She does a great job of making them. A couple of folks who make their own quilts needed some labels, then I took the others to the center for Pam DeLong to use when she puts the quilting sets together. Lin Stricker needed labels for two quilts that she had made the tops for and will also quilt them for us. Eileen Sherrill also needed some labels for...

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21 Jun

Ilona Kolter – July 2; Sharon Stebbins – July 2; Pam Delong – July 6; Lois Bergman – July 7; Marian Pickney – July 8; Nancy Dunlap – July 9; Nancy Wohlgemuth – July 9; Ginabeth Young – July 9; Ellen Levernier – July 11; Carol Fisher – July 14; Mae Alt – July 16; Michelle Braisted – July 20; Judy Smith – July 21; Kathleen Hardin – July 25; Denise Stokes – July 25...

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