Ronda Jones The PebbleCreek Quilters are famous for their charity work, but they are also great for planning ahead; thus, the Christmas in June Workshop. Many members come to a workshop planned by the Programs Committee, Linda Shaver and Pam Murphy, and create many articles that can be used for Christmas gifts. The teachers, Jean…
The PebbleCreek Quilters have been very busy with charity sewing. Several charity sewing days have been held. On April 11, over 20 members showed up with their machines. The room was packed and not all machines could be set up, but the extras were put to work pressing and trimming. As a result, 16 quilt…
In the large display case outside the Quail Room in the Creative Arts and Crafts building, there are several carved eagles displayed in front of the World War I Patriot Quilt. This quilt honors the 100th year anniversary of the entrance of the United States into World War I. This quilt recognizes those who served…
Donna Aybar The PebbleCreek Quilters have been busy all summer making quilts for the many charities we support and on Saturday, November 5 we welcomed Hospice of the Valley’s Surprise campus into our fold. We have donated many quilts to Hospice’s other west valley campuses, but PebbleCreek resident and Hospice volunteer Chuck Patton reached out…
Rayma Scalzo We are pleased to once again have Dr. Rich Shildt, Oncologist, attend our December 15 meeting in the Sienna Room at the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse. This is a great opportunity for those recently diagnosed or currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer to ask questions. One of the challenges our group faces is reaching…
Rayma Scalzo Have you been recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer? If so, you may be frightened about your future and whether you will be okay. It can be overwhelming and often isolating. It is for these reasons that you might want to contact the Breast Cancer Group right here at PebbleCreek. Although we don’t meet…
Millissa Masters The 2016 Arizona Quilters Guild Annual Juried Show was held at the Mesa Convention Center on March 24 through 26. This state show displays more than 300 quilts that are judged for their exemplary use of color, technique, original design, quilting precision, binding and more. The PC Quilters entered two quilts into the…
Rayma Scalzo Twenty-three years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a frightening experience. I started attending a support group in downtown Phoenix and realized how important it was to know I was not alone. When I moved to PebbleCreek in 1995, I decided that I would form a support group to help…
Rayma Scalzo Our PebbleCreek Breast Cancer Discussion Group has a supply of heart pillows made by the PebbleCreek Quilters. They will be given to any woman undergoing surgery for a lumpectomy or mastectomy. The pillows have been designed to bring comfort while recovering from surgery. They are placed underneath the arm where the surgery has…
Rayma Scalzo Our PebbleCreek Breast Cancer Discussion Group has a supply of heart pillows made by the PebbleCreek Quilters. They will be given to any woman undergoing surgery for a lumpectomy or mastectomy. The pillows have been designed to bring comfort while recovering from surgery. They are placed underneath the arm where the surgery has…