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’…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2022
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…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
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…
Features, March 2022
PebbleCreek Quilters Complete Projects in Honor of Maureen Pugsley
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Dr. Alan Hatfield to Speak at the Breast Cancer Discussion Group
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Pebblecreek Quilters’ December Meeting and Holiday Luncheon
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.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
2021 Opportunity Quilt Drawing
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2021
PebbleCreek Quilters Beat the Heat with Ice Cream Social
Clubs & Classes, October 2021
Breast Cancer Discussion Group Meeting October 28
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Congratulations to Virtual Quilt Show Winners!
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…