19 May

In June, Pat McMahon will shine a spotlight on the work we do for the Quilts of Valor organization. Pat’s presentation will cover the various organizations involved, the emotional impact of donations, and the wide-reaching effects on service members and their families. The act of presenting a quilt is not only a gesture of support for those who serve, but also for their loved ones. Join in celebrating the meaningful contributions made by our guild. Colleen Cassidy...

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19 May

The event is 17 months away, but your 2027 Quilt Show Planning Committee (QSPC) has been busy. First we chose a new location, after our new member Rebecca Norris invited us for a tour. The Journey Church at Wilson Pike and Moore's Lane offers a location closer to our members and core audience; a beautiful building with flowing spaces more flexible for our programs; great parking and outdoor eating opportunities inviting visitors to stay longer at our show; and a welcoming staff who agreed to keep the same price we had...

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19 May

The Ronald McDonald committee had another great "cut and sew day" on April 30 to work on our 2027 donation quilt. Thank you to everyone who came to help, and also to The Quilting Squares for hosting us. As we were working, we discovered two areas of need: We need one more fat quarter of the gray background fabric pictured below. Can you help? I will bring a sample to the June meeting so you can view it in person. We need one volunteer to complete the medallion center for the...

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19 May

Final Reminder Our August speaker, Beverly McCullough, will present a workshop the day after our guild meeting. If you would like to participate, please register and pay by June 2 to ensure you have a spot in the class. Beginning June 3, we will open registration to quilters outside the guild, and remaining spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You can read more about Beverly on her website: https://flamingotoes.com Workshop Details: When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026; 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (bring your lunch) Where: John P. Holt Brentwood Library,...

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19 May

Our 2027 Quilt Show committee is on fire! Valerie Curtis is already hard at work on our raffle quilt for the show and she needs our help! The quilt top is pictured below. Valerie wants to add a piano key border that is in keeping with the color scheme and scrappy look of the top. She needs LOTS of rectangles in order to do this. Please sort through your stash and bring your appropriate scraps to Valerie at the June 2 meeting. Here are the guidelines: Batik fabrics please (in keeping...

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19 May

In a few months our Nominating Committee will begin assembling a slate of 2027 officers for us to vote on at the November meeting. If you joined CVQA to make friends and contribute to our philanthropic work, serving on the Board can help accomplish both goals. Over the next few newsletters, we will highlight the various Board positions to help you choose where your skills can help meet the guild’s needs. Board members come together monthly (usually in person) for a Board meeting that is separate from the General meeting. Board...

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19 May

Our next CVQA Quilt Retreat will be September 14-19, at Place of Grace Retreat Center in Clark Range, TN. The cost will be $145-165 depending on how many participate (maximum 13). If more than 13 sign up, there will be a lottery drawing to determine who goes. If you haven’t attended a retreat before, you’re in for a treat. You will bring your own projects, sewing machine, sewing aids, etc., and all food you wish to eat while there. The retreat center has a fully stocked kitchen and refrigerator shelf space....

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19 May

The American Quilter’s Society has launched its 2026 Threads of Liberty exhibit “Celebrating 250 Years of American Spirit with AQS Instructors.” One of the quilts in the exhibit – It Began with Solidarity – was created by author, designer, and educator Annie Smith of Annie Smith’s Quilting Stash. You may remember Annie as one of our CVQA Zoom speakers during the Covid shutdown. But that’s not the exciting part. Annie asked Jill Zollinger to quilt her masterpiece and the quilting is exquisite! Here is the online description (or is this...

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19 May

Usually the heaviest months for the Quilts of Valor Committee are May and November, but this year has been different. We have had presentations throughout the first four months, and we even have requests for November already. It is going to be a good year for all of us! In April we had two different presentations: one at Vet Court and one at the Nolensville Coffee Club, where a WWII veteran was honored. He is 91 years old and was thrilled at your efforts. In May we had a presentation at...

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19 May

[gallery ids="2606,2605,2604,2603,2602,2601,2600,2599"] The Community Care Committee has had another successful month! At the May meeting we received 13 finished quilts, numerous pillowcases and totes, and an entire flock of Owl Buddies. And wasn't our May meeting wonderful? Our speakers from Love on Wheels, Tennessee Kids Belong, and Bridges of Williamson County delivered great presentations on their organizations AND what our contributions mean to the recipients. There is no doubt your efforts and time are being cherished by the recipients in our community. WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE! This month we delivered 50...

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