20 Apr

Calling all members of the Ronald McDonald Quilt Committee! We will have another cut and sew day on Thursday, April 30, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at The Quilting Squares of Franklin. Bring your sewing machine and supplies and come prepared to have fun while we work on our donation quilt for the 2027 Ronald McDonald House auction. Text Maureen Prester-Henry at 615-294-1117 if you want to attend, as space is limited....

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20 Apr

Let the fun begin for the 2026 Williamson County Fair! Connie Little (Williamson County Fair chair) has prepared kits for the Block Challenge and they are available for just $5. You can purchase one at our May CVQA meeting, or at The Quilting Squares in Franklin. Keep in mind that you don’t have to be a CVQA member to participate in the challenge – so encourage your friends to participate, too. The theme for this year's challenge is "As American as Apple Pie" (in celebration of our country's 250th anniversary). The challenge...

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20 Apr

2026 is off to a great start! Thank you to everyone who renewed their membership. We are pleased to announce that as of April 1, we have 139 members, and you can find their contact information in the Membership Directory on the website (www.CVQA.org/login). Please take a minute to look up your own contact information and correct anything that is incorrect. And don’t forget to add your photo! Also, thank you to the members who have signed up to help with the Membership Committee. As they say, “many hands make light...

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20 Apr

[gallery ids="2351,2350,2349,2348,2352"] April was another good month for our Community Care Committee. We received eleven quilts, a flock of Owls, one quilt top, wheelchair caddies and walker caddies, and many tote bags. Thank you once again guild members! This month we donated four quilts, seven walker caddies, four wheelchair caddies, four totes, and seven owl buddies (for the memory care patients) to Mulberry Nursing and Rehab (formerly Claiborne & Hughes Nursing & Rehab). Pictured is Sue receiving the goodies for their residents/patients. Later in May we will donate a large quantity of...

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20 Apr

Isie Radock – May 3; Martha Newton – May 7; Peggy Frost – May 8; Mickey Wilhoite – May 13; Jeanne Lamb – May 17; Libby Carlsten – May 18; JoAnn Wright – May 18; Lora Disser – May 19; Sandy Cole – May 20; Mary Jo Harrison – May 30...

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18 Mar

My very favorite season of the year has officially arrived!! I love Spring with everything turning green, gorgeous flowers popping up, sunny skies, and warmer, longer days; new beginnings are everywhere!! My husband, however, has reminded me that we can still have frost until April 15th. Ugh! I won’t even consider that!! I hope that you enjoyed our March Guild Meeting as much as I did. Colleen Cassidy, along with Patti Hansen, did a fabulous job of organizing our very first ever “Anything Stash Sale!” Oh my golly, what a streamlined...

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18 Mar

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...

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18 Mar

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...

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18 Mar

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...

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18 Mar

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...

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