Thank you to our website team (Emily Collins, Patti Hansen and Katie Rawls) for the hours they have spent creating an online presence for CVQA. It continues to be a learning experience for all of us, but the work is paying off, as the majority of new members are finding us on the internet and joining via the website. If you’re still a bit confused about how to navigate our online presence, here is a refresher. CVQA.org This is our website. It is open to the public. This is where you go if...

We have a full agenda for our April 7 meeting: The business meeting will include a discussion of revisions to the CVQA Standing Rules and an overview of the CVQA website and online member portal Connie Little is bringing Block Challenge kits for 2026 Williamson County Fair, which takes place August 7-15 at Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park in Franklin. To participate in the Challenge, you can purchase a kit for just $5. The library book sale ($1 a book) will resume; and the free table will be back. Certified...

Beverly McCullough: Upcoming Speaker and Workshop Details Beverly McCullough, a talented fabric and quilt pattern designer, will be our featured speaker on August 4. Beverly resides here in the great state of Tennessee and brings a wealth of experience and creativity to our community. Beverly will deliver an engaging lecture followed by a hands-on workshop. During the workshop, participants will create a table runner and learn a variety of quilting techniques. This will also provide an opportunity to spend quality time with Beverly and gain insights from her expertise. In addition to the...

What a joy it is to be a part of CVQA! Whether you’re looking for a community service project…learning opportunities with local and national experts…camaraderie with other like-minded folks…or an opportunity to share your creations, CVQA is the place to be! If you haven’t yet renewed your membership for 2026, time is running out to continue receiving these benefits. March 31 is the renewal deadline. After that date we will take you off the roster – and we don’t want to do that! Dues are $40 for the year. You can renew...

It has been a busy, busy time for our Quilts of Valor group! We had a presentation at Vet Court on February 23, and a presentation on February 12 at a church in Spring Hill. We’ve been so busy, we ran completely out of batting but got more ordered and delivered. Pam also selected some new backing fabrics as we were getting very low. I ordered more new folders for the certificates and bought more bags to put the quilts in for you guys to work on. Pam has done...

  [gallery ids="2313,2314,2312,2311,2310,2309,2308,2307"] The Community Care Committee has had an active month! We received sixteen quilts, and numerous Owl Buddies, totes, pillowcases, and walker caddies at our March meeting. Thank you! Since the last newsletter we donated twenty-two baby quilts to Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for their annual service women's baby shower. Shout out to CVQA member Jan Edleson, who connected us with her Old Glory Chapter of DAR for the donation. I took the baby quilts to Jan's home while her DAR buddies were there and they ooh’d and aah’d...

Kathy Brenner – April 2; Chris Guenther – April 7; Carolyn Rowland – April 9; Nikki Clark – April 12; Kathi Disch – April 15; Coleen Quinn-Cooil – April 18; Ann Hill – April 17; Denise Wilkinson – April 25...

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...

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...

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 ☹...