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…
Linda Rowe It was the mid-1960s and Gary Trampel, an Iowan, knew he was going to be drafted. He had no idea where he was going or what he would be doing. After a month-long ocean voyage plagued by bad weather and a lot of sea sickness, the uncertainty was removed when he arrived with…
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…
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 Tori purchased an incredibly old 1930s vintage quilt top at the Pebble Creek Quilters (PCQ) spring luncheon in April 2018. The quilt top, named Grandmother’s Flower Garden, is made of thousands of hand-pieced hexagons. The quilt top originally belonged to former PCQ president and long arm chairperson Sue Godwin. It was donated to the…
Linda Rowe In August, the PebbleCreek Quilters completed 23 receiving blankets for Abrazo Hospital. Members of the PebbleCreek Quilters were delighted that the hospital was able to begin receiving donations that had been suspended due to COVID-19. These adorable blankets will be provided to families in need. In September, 23 Zippy Strippy cosmetic bags were completed…