Tag: PebbleCreek Quilters

PebbleCreek Quilters Remember Cindy Santoro

Cynthia Schwartz The members of the PebbleCreek Quilters Organization celebrated Cindy Santoro who recently passed away. Some of Cindy’s creations were displayed in the Fiber Arts Window in the Creative Arts Center in January. Cindy was known for her big smile, big quilts, and a big heart. She won many quilting awards and had many quilting…

PebbleCreek Quilters Create an Elephant!

Cynthia Schwartz Diane Rottman, a member of the PebbleCreek Quilters Club, taught a two-day Paper Piecing class for advanced quilters. Attendees created an elephant using colors of their choice and sewing 244 pieces of fabric. Paper Piecing is a technique used by quilters to easily sew complex designs. The method uses a paper template, folding fabric, sewing…

PebbleCreek Quilters Celebrate Improv and Pattern Quilters

Cynthia Schwartz The PebbleCreek Quilting Organization proudly celebrates and displays the fabric creations of Pam Murphy and Linda Shaver in the Creative Arts Center. While both quilters have different approaches to quilting, they both love vibrant colors, fresh ideas, and the camaraderie they share with fellow quilters. Pam Murphy loves “improv” quilting, meaning that she…

PebbleCreek Quilters’ Small Groups

Jonnie Chandler “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy fabric and that’s pretty close.”—Unknown Quilters are happy when they are shopping for fabrics, sewing, spending time with other sewers/quilters, and exchanging ideas and patterns. To support and encourage friendship among quilters, several small groups were organized within the PebbleCreek Quilters club (PCQ). The PCQ…

2023 Opportunity Quilt: An Homage to Carol Doak

Jonnie Chandler The Pebblecreek Quilters (PCQs) offer a handmade quilt as an annual drawing to raise funds for supplies and equipment. Money raised is used to make charity items that are donated to several West Valley shelters and medical facilities. This year’s quilt, spearheaded by Linda Rowe, is a 71” x 94” queen size quilt…

PebbleCreek Quilters Salute PebbleCreek Veterans

Linda Rowe PebbleCreek veterans representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines were honored at an appreciation luncheon sponsored by the PebbleCreek Quilters Club on Nov. 10, 2022. The 20 recipients ranged from those who served in active and active reservee status stationed in the U.S. to those engaged in active combat abroad. Honorees served in…

PebbleCreek Quilters Announce 2022 Academy Graduates

Carole Schumacher PebbleCreek Quilters strive to promote fellowship among quilters and inspire and share knowledge with each other. This sanctioned PebbleCreek club began more than 25 years ago, and records reflect that in February 1996, club members held a “Basics of Quilting” class to teach beginners basic quilting techniques. Fast forward to 2022 and we…

The Art of Quilting Show Wowed Attendees

Jonnie Chandler “A beautiful display of talent and artistry.” “I was blown away by such creativity, talent, and designs.” “Enjoyed it very much. I’m so glad I went.” “The quilts are amazing.” “Impossible to vote on the best ones!” These are a few comments made about the uniqueness and creativity displayed at the PebbleCreek Quilters’…

Quilters’ Community Service Project

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…

A Quilt’s Special Story

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…