Activities

2026-2027 Block of the Month

We’re just getting started with our block of the month. Our new Block of the Month Chair is Velia Glazier! Here are the two chosen beautiful quilts. More information coming!

Here is the website for “Points of Interest” Quilt

Here is the website for “Add it Up” Quilt

Past Blocks of the Month

Board Members for 2026-2027

Diane Short -President, Sharon Harris-President Elect, Deb Godin-Treasurer, Charlotte Maris-Secretary, Elizabeth Phinder-Programs

Community Quilts

Christina Tisdale & Chrissy Henning

I am thrilled to announce that starting July 1,2026, I will be taking over as your new Community Quilts Coordinator, working with Chrissy Henning as my assistant. We are excited to bring our expertise to this team and contribute to our ongoing success.

Our priority is to ensure a smooth transition and maintain the momentum of our current projects. We have some great plans that we are excited to share with you.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to working with all of you and achieving great things together.

We will still be meeting every fourth Monday from 9:00 am to Noon (or later) with our next meeting being on July 27. Everyone is invited to come and join the fun. Batting will be available after the meeting by the roll or by the yard.

Please send all info for community quilts to mtqgcq@gmail.com.

Click here for more information about Community Quilts.

Casa Adoption Quilt Banner

Sheriff’s Visit

“Today we had a special guest from the Yavapai Sheriff’s Office, Captain Jared Winfrey. He came to thank the guild for providing quilts to their offices throughout Yavapai County. His stories (and mixing up blankets for quilts) had us either laughing or crying.

He shared how our quilts comforted, especially children, who survive car crashes when their parents didn’t, children affected by Narcotics raids or removed from homes where there was all types of abuse. They also work directly with the schools and other agencies to bring awareness of a child’s trauma so they can receive help, support and counseling. He shared a personal story about adopted children receiving quilts and still having them years later.

Thanks Community Quilts for making this possible!

He presented Diane Stockhaus a certificate of appreciation for the Guild’s support signed by Sheriff Rhodes.”

Community Quilt Challenge

We’d like to announce the winners of the 2026 Community Quilts Challenge. We received 15 entries, all featuring the black and white printed fabric. We will award the ribbons at the June 15th meeting.
1st place Bobbie Turnbow
2nd place Joan Carrell
3rd place Bobbie Mae Ball

ECHOS

E Education – promoting knowledge of the art of quilting
C Challenge – learn new techniques and patterns
H Help – assistance with quilting questions and problems from experienced quilters
O Opportunity – a chance to share and teach skills and knowledge
S Social – meet new people and visit with friends

The ECHOS program is offered to Mountain Top Quilters members usually during the afternoon following the general meeting. Instruction in different techniques or information on how to do various projects is presented. An MTQG member free of charge or for a nominal fee to cover the cost of supplies incurred by the instructor. You do not need to sign up for demonstrations, just come by, watch, and ask questions.

All ECHOS sessions are free and held directly after the regularly scheduled Guild meetings. See Programs table for sign up information or any questions.

If you have an idea for a demonstration see Ronnie Sandoval

July 20, 2026

Ronnie Sandoval will have you experiment with different needles, needle threaders and threads. We will continue with hand stitching needles. I am going to try something different. Instead of a demonstration I’m going to have you stitch and take your sample!

September 21, 2026

I will be demonstrating Inklingo. A technique on how to print on fabric, cut the pieces and stitch together.

Meals on Wheels Placemats

Collection of placemats continues June through November. Approximately 25 are delivered to the Prescott Meals on Wheels program on a monthly basis. An additional 60 are given to the Prescott Valley Happy Meals group for the December Holidays. Please avoid any religious themes. Patriotic themes are wonderful—specific political themes are not. The recipients really enjoy knowing that their handmade placemats come from a local group, so please put the MTQG labels on the back.

Thank you to all who have been so generous in supporting this wonderful endeavor.

Mini Day Retreat

It is time to have an opportunity for our members to get together and get to know each other better as well as a time to just relax and create. We will provide the space to create while you provide everything else you need to create, sew, talk or anything along those lines. We will also have a couple of ironing boards/irons and a cutting station. But please feel free to bring your
own. You will be able to leave your machines and accessories overnight. Super
safe and locked room!! The only requirement is that we purchase lunch from
the VFW. More info on that later. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up and hold your place!!

When: October 28 & October 29
Where: VFW – 2375 N. 5th Street, Prescott Valley
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $20 (for both days)
More information to follow!! If you have any
questions, please contact Elizabeth Phinder
626-665-5087

Mini Group Information

MTQG Mini Groups are smaller interest-based groups that meet at various times and locations in addition to the large monthly guild meeting. Listed are the MTQG current Mini Groups to show how much creative activity goes on behind the scenes at MTQG. Interested in a group(s), Please reach out to the contact person for information regarding availability as the groups may be full. Members are encouraged to check them out and see if there is a spot in one (or more) of these mini groups. This is a great chance to enjoy friendships, share ideas, and support one another in a smaller group setting.

Click here to view the different groups available

Mountain Top Moments

Current Board Members, and Committee Chairs, Past President’s Quilt Presentation, Spring Luncheon Pictures, Meals on Wheels Volunteer placemats, Diane Stockhaus Recognition, click here to see

New Member Group

The 2026/2027 New Members Group meetings will be brought to you by our
committee of four – Valorie Nelson, Peggie MacKenzie, Theresa Barnard and Janice Zolnierowicz. We decided on a four team committee because 4 heads must be better than one. Right?

Our focus is to provide education about the Mountain Top Quilters Guild, demonstrate both new and familiar sewing techniques, and offer opportunities for excursions outside of our regular meeting location. We
aim to serve as a reliable resource for information and support, with a primary goal of mentoring our new members. We encourage all members to attend and share your knowledge and experiences with each other but especially with our new members.

We are planning to meet on the third Thursday of every month. At our first
meeting on July 16, we have planned several fun activities for your enjoyment:
● Activity #1: Introductions to help everyone get to know each other.
● Activity #2: An overview of MTQG activities, including a review of our website, newsletter and our New Members pamphlet. Kay Denny, a
longtime member will answer many of your questions about the guild.
● Activity #3: A special session with Kay Denny on making placemats for
donations. We will also have a demonstration creating a self-binding
placemat.
● Activity #4: We will discuss how to make a dog bed from scraps to
donate to our local shelters and rescues. A limited amount of covers
will be available for take home.
● Activity #5: Survey for topics of interest for future meetings.

When: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: StoneRidge Community Center, Upstairs Board Room, 1300 StoneRidge Drive, Prescott Valley

If you decide to join us for our first meeting, we promise a valuable learning opportunity and the chance to build lasting friendships.

Please contact :Valorie Nelson, Peggie MacKenzie, Theresa
Barnard, Janice Zolnierowicz with any questions.

Spring Luncheon

T.O.A.D.s (Treasured Objects
Almost Done

TOADs will be returning in January 2027! For those of you who do not know what this is, you will bring 2 projects that are Almost Done to the January 2027 meeting and the membership will vote on which one you will complete by January 2028.

Elizabeth is looking for someone to be the TOAD Queen and head up this endeavor.
Please contact her at 626-665-5087 or at
the meeting to get more information.

Elizabeth Phinder

Prior Toad Queens!!!

20-Year Member Recognition

The guild recognized and honored its 20-year members with gift certificates to local quilt shops as a small token of appreciation for their participation and dedication. Four members reached this milestone this year:

● Kathy Barrett (Not present)
● Barbara Hines (Not present)
● Susan Perry (Present)
● Sharon Watt (Present)

The Viewerie

On Monday, June 1, a group of us went to the Prescott Library and hung a display of patriotic quilts in the Viewerie. We put up all of the President’s Challenge quilts from the Quilt Show. We also included a Quilt of Valor and many other patriotic quilts all made by members of MTQG. It took a couple of hours to put up the various quilts resulting in a beautiful display. The quilts will be on display at the Prescott Library from June 1st until June 30th. Shown below: Diane Stockhaus, Karin Toci, Charlotte Maris, Ronnie Sandoval, Susan
Perry and Susan Ryan.

Youth Quilting Program

The next session of Youth Quilting begins Tuesday, August 18, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Elks Lodge. If you are aware of kids aged 10-17 who are interested in learning sewing and quilting skills, please have their parents contact me.

Click here for more information.

Janice Zolnierowicz