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…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
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.…