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…
Linda Rowe The 2021 Charity Fundraising Quilt will have its lucky winner selected on Dec. 13. There are still a few opportunities for you to view this amazing quilt and purchase an opportunity to win it. This year’s charity fundraising quilt design is Riverbed. Riverbed was designed by internationally recognized quilt designer Judy Martin and…
Linda Rowe On Aug. 27, the low was 84, and the high was 111. Members of the PebbleCreek Quilters Club cooled off by enjoying an ice cream social at the Chianti Room last month. Ice cream with a variety of toppings and cookies was enjoyed by all. However, the best part was getting to visit with…
Linda Rowe Linda Shaver and Pam Murphy hosted a mosaic quilt workshop by award-winning, nationally recognized quilter, Timna Tarr. This technique challenges the quilter to replicate an enlarged photo using two-inch squares of fabric that are appliqued in order to capture the details. It was not easy, but the results were amazing. Subjects included pets,…
Linda Rowe and Pam Branfur PebbleCreek Quilt Club member Erma Taylor responded to a request from the PebbleCreek Sewing Club. The PebbleCreek Sewing Club was making little bags to hold feminine hygiene products collected for and donated to the Go With The Flow organization. Go With The Flow is a non-profit organization that provides menstrual products to…
Linda Rowe One great thing about living in PebbleCreek is the number of residents who volunteer for worthy causes. Residents often volunteer for multiple groups, which increases the community benefit. Such is the case with several members of the PebbleCreek Quilters’ Club (PCQ) and The Caring Friends of the New Life Center (CFNLC). CFNLC has…
Linda Rowe This is part two of an interview reflecting on how one PebbleCreek club leader met, and continues to deal with, the challenges of 2020 that are continuing into 2021. (See the June 2020 issue of the PebbleCreek Post for part one.) What other concerns did you have? One concern was how members would feel about…
Linda Rowe and Carole Schumacher Have you ever wondered why the PebbleCreek Quilters Club (PCQC) makes a special charity fundraising quilt each year? The answer is easy. We use the funds to procure supplies for the charities we support. PCQC does a phenomenal amount of charity work for our local community. During the past 15…
Linda Rowe While there is some evidence of an example of a Dresden Plate quilt dating to the 1700s, it seems Dresden Plate quilt block was inspired by the fan pattern block, which was first noted in the late 1800s. The Dresden Plate appears as four fan blocks put together to make a full circle.…
Linda Rowe People with dementia, or in hospice with dementia, spend many hours sitting or lying down. They may be bored, anxious, unable to interpret their environment accurately, or unable to recognize family members. In addition, when people with dementia become agitated, it can be extremely difficult for family members to see their loved ones…