Happy New Year!
I hope you all had relaxing, peaceful holidays and finished all the creations you wanted for your family and friends. Are you planning 2026 yet? I was surprised how thrilled my grandchildren were to receive the gifts that I made for them. Numerous Cuddle scarves, three Sallie Tomato purses with 4 zippers each, a trapper keeper, and embroidered gifts cost me a trip to the sewing machine spa before Christmas. They were not busy since everyone was sewing so I got my machine back quickly!
Thank you to Brandy Banks, Allyn Baker, and the hospitality committee members for the lovely holiday party. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to socialize, admire the quilts and be together. It was a warm and cozy morning.
Please take a moment to check out the volunteer needs for our committees in this newsletter. Volunteering is a wonderful way to find your place in the Guild, meet others, and make new quilting friends. Opportunities are available for a wide range of time commitments and physical abilities. If you don’t see a role that suits you, review the committee list and reach out to the chairperson – there’s a place for everyone!
Why not make it a goal to attend a sewing bee this year? Currently, we sponsor one bee focused on charity sewing and another for working on projects of your choice. As space allows, we hope to add additional bees throughout the year. You can also host a few members in your home for an informal sewing day and enjoy each other’s company.
We are kicking off new charity quilting this year, looking forward to hearing about the work of the different charities as we go through the year.
Cheri W., President