Jonnie Chandler The PebbleCreek Quilters’ (PCQ) Community Service Committee plans and organizes a monthly charity workshop to piece and sew needed items for charitable organizations. The committee plans workshops to complete items, such as quilts and fidget mats for Hospice of the Valley, breast cancer pillows for PebbleCreek residents, and zippy strippy bags for children…
Jonnie Chandler Have you seen a beautiful quilt that you loved and wondered about the story behind it? Have you considered the fabric and the hours spent sewing the quilt? The 2022 PebbleCreek Quilters’ (PCQ) opportunity quilt, Oopsie Daisy, is a good example of a great story to tell. For years, Cheryl McGovern had the…
Jonnie Chandler Quilters are notorious for their unfinished quilting projects. They willingly halt work on their projects to help others who are struggling with a challenge or to volunteer their time and supplies for a charitable organization or community project. Their unfinished quilting projects are fondly referred to as UFOs, and quilters’ personal sewing spaces…
Dr. Alan Hatfield, an oncologist who lives in PebbleCreek, will be speaking at the Breast Cancer Discussion Group meeting on Thursday, Feb. 24th at 10 a.m. in the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse. He trained in breast cancer treatment at the National Cancer Institute during the 1970s. He has been involved in cancer research and led a…
Jonnie Chandler The Pebblecreek Quilters (PCQ) met Dec. 13 in the Tuscany Falls Chianti Room for their December meeting and holiday luncheon. PCQ President Ronda Jones called the meeting to order and conducted a short meeting before drawing the winning ticket for the 2021 opportunity quilt. Jill Hilder was the winner of the 2021 masterpiece, Riverbed.…
Jonnie Chandler and Carol Moonan Each year, several members of the PebbleCreek Quilters (PCQ) create an “opportunity quilt” to raise funds to support their community service projects and to buy and maintain equipment in the fiber arts room. The 2021 opportunity quilt, Riverbed, was designed by world-renowned quilter Judy Martin, and is highlighted in her…
Linda Rowe On Aug. 27, the low was 84, and the high was 111. Members of the PebbleCreek Quilters Club cooled off by enjoying an ice cream social at the Chianti Room last month. Ice cream with a variety of toppings and cookies was enjoyed by all. However, the best part was getting to visit with…
Rayma Scalzo We are pleased to once again have Dr. Rich Shildt, oncologist, attend our October meeting. This is a great opportunity for those recently diagnosed or currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer to ask questions. We also encourage those of you who are long-time survivors to attend our meetings, as sharing your experience is…
Linda Rowe Due to COVID-19, the PebbleCreek Quilters held their first virtual quilt show. Through the use of technology, viewers were invited to vote for their favorites in each category. Sixty-eight quilts were entered in this competition. Over 300 votes were cast to determine the winners. The winners are: Cheryl McGovern, Traditional Category: From My…
Marlene Kuskie The PebbleCreek Quilters organization is committed to promoting fellowship among quilters and to initiate programs and workshops. These programs and workshops will inspire and assist in the sharing of knowledge and ideas with fellow quilters while distributing various items to local charities. This mission and purpose of the organization was in action recently…