Mountain Top Moments
July 2023
New Board members for 2023-2024
President Suzy Davidson
President Elect Bobbie May Ball
Secretary Rhoda Chapman
Treasurer Sue Ely
Programs / ECHOS Cheri Heinecke
Past President John Ramsey, “Our Guy” received his President Quilt made and signed by Guild member’s. Thank you John for all your hard work.
20-Plus Members
We recognize our Guild members belonging for 20 plus years. Each will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to Cloth Plus.
What a milestone!
Congratulations Kay Denny, Sam Logan, and Carol A. Miller
Jan Walls 90th Birthday! Happy Birthday Jan!
December 2022
Diane Stockhaus Recognition for all she’s done for the Guild. Storing all our fabric, batting and other quilting items for over three years. She organized the fabric by color and size. Thank you Diane!
The members of Mountain Top Quilt Guild were asked in August to make placemats for Meals on Wheels. The final day to turn them in was at the November meeting. The members responded with making and
turning in 207 placemats. How wonderful it was to see such a beautiful
response by the members. The placemats were made with so much talent.
On November 30, 2022, the placemats were delivered to the Executive Director, and Jan Gould, Assistant Services of Meals on Wheels. The excitement shown by the representatives of Meals on Wheels is hard
to explain but it was such a joy to know they were excited and so appreciative. I would like to thank everyone who participated in this request, and you should know that your work is loved by MOW. The placemats will be presented to recipients of Meals on Wheel the week of Christmas.
turning in 207 placemats. How wonderful it was to see such a beautiful
response by the members. The placemats were made with so much talent.
On November 30, 2022, the placemats were delivered to the Executive Director, and Jan Gould, Assistant Services of Meals on Wheels. The excitement shown by the representatives of Meals on Wheels is hard
to explain but it was such a joy to know they were excited and so appreciative. I would like to thank everyone who participated in this request, and you should know that your work is loved by MOW. The placemats will be presented to recipients of Meals on Wheel the week of Christmas.
Past President Maureen Carr received her President Quilt made and signed by Guild member’s. Thank you Maureen for all your hard work.
June 2022
New Board members for 2022-2023
President John Ramsey
President Elect Suzy Davidson
Secretary Rhoda Chapman
Treasurer Sue Ely
Programs Erin Sullivan
February 2022
20-Plus Members
A New Guild Tradition began to recognize our Guild members belonging for 20 plus years. Each will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to Cloth Plus.
What a milestone!
Congratulations Julie Dodds, Carolyn Doyle, Carolyn Edwards, Lucy Fields, Beverly Markham, Ann Novak, Hildy Smith, Nancy Stewart, Nadeen Van Dyke, and Kay Wentworth.
June 21, 2021
QUILT OF VALOR
Ruth Ordonez from Arizona Freedom Quilts gave a history on Quilts of Valor and Arizona Freedom Quilts. A beautiful quilt of valor was awarded to Dennis Duran for his military service. Congratulations Dennis well deserved!
Diana Ramsey received her President’s Quilt from MTQG as a thank you for her service to our guild for 2020-2021.
MTQG Board 2021-2022
President – Maureen Carr
President Elect – John Ramsey
Program Chair – Erin Sullivan, Diane Short
Secretary – Rhonda Chapman
Treasurer – Suzy Davidson
Out going Committee chairs for 2020-2021 Thank you for your help to run our Guild (Not all Committee Chairs were present to be pictured. Many remained for the 2021-2022 year Thank you Thank you!
February 15, 2021
QUILT OF VALOR
Ruth Ordonez from Arizona Freedom Quilts gave a history on Quilts of Valor and Arizona Freedom Quilts. A beautiful quilt of valor was awarded to John Ramsey for his service in the U.S. Navy 1996-2016, which included tours of duty in Iraq. Congratulations John well deserved!
November 16th Christmas Tree Quilt Raffle – Wall Hangings were donated from the Windfall.
Suffrage Quilts to honor Women’s Suffrage 100th Anniversary. The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted American women the right to vote was ratified on August 18, 1920.
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Diane Stockhaus received her President’s Quilt from MTQG as a thank you for her service to our guild for 2019-2020.
MTQG Board 2019-2020
President – Diana Ramsey
President Elect – Maureen Carr
Program Chair – Erin Sullivan
Secretary – Ronda Hatfield
Treasurer – Suzy Davidson
Road to California Winner
Jan Mawk won 2nd Place for an appliqued wall Hanging. Picture coming soon.
Hall of Fame Induction
Jimmie Johnson, a founding member of MTQG, was inducted into the Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame on September 22.
The ceremony was attended by six members of her family. Twelve members from her quilting guild from over the years.
Jimmie, in her acceptance of the award, thanked all those involved in nominating her and received the only standing ovation of the day. It was such a wonderful time to honor a lady who has given so much to generations of quilters, sharing her love of the art.
MTQG Board 2019-2020
President-Diane Stockhaus
President-Elect Diana Ramsey
Programs – Donna Domino and Martha McClellan
Secretary-Kay Wentworth and Suzy Davidson
Treasurer-Kathy Hofmeister
Opportunity Quilt for 2019-2020
Kristi McHugh received her President’s Quilt from MTQG as a thank you for her service to our guild for 2018-2019.
Yavapai County Fair 2018
Kay Hoff was a winner!
Behind
the Scenes
Taken at Marcia McMullen’s program, this photo shows what goes on during MTQG programs and Show and Tell when volunteers hold the quilts for the rest of us to see.
Taken at Marcia McMullen’s program, this photo shows what goes on during MTQG programs and Show and Tell when volunteers hold the quilts for the rest of us to see.
Jan Adams and Her President’s Quilt
Jan Adams received her President’s Quilt from MTQG at the June 2017 luncheon as a thank you for her service to our guild.
Jan Adams received her President’s Quilt from MTQG at the June 2017 luncheon as a thank you for her service to our guild.
MTQG Board 2017-2018
Board Members 2017-2018: Carol Cooley, President; Diane Stockhaus, President Elect; Michele Schneider, Treasurer; Maureen Carr, Programs; Susan Masse, Secretary; Pam Easley, Programs.
Board Members 2017-2018: Carol Cooley, President; Diane Stockhaus, President Elect; Michele Schneider, Treasurer; Maureen Carr, Programs; Susan Masse, Secretary; Pam Easley, Programs.
Sophie James shows her baby quilt May 2017
Sophie James has been taking sewing lessons from Diana Ramsey for several several years. She started with simple embroidery stitches and moved on to learning how to hand stitch small felt craft items. For her 9th birthday last year, her parents gave her a small sewing machine. She has sewn Christmas stockings for all of her family, a pumpkin centerpiece for Thanksgiving and a throw pillow, on which she had embroidered a unicorn. When she found out she was getting a new little sister, she and Diana picked out flannel fabric and made a flannel baby quilt. Diana did the cutting and Sophie sewed the top. She has a natural talent and passion for sewing, and really looks forward to her weekly sewing lessons.
Sophie James has been taking sewing lessons from Diana Ramsey for several several years. She started with simple embroidery stitches and moved on to learning how to hand stitch small felt craft items. For her 9th birthday last year, her parents gave her a small sewing machine. She has sewn Christmas stockings for all of her family, a pumpkin centerpiece for Thanksgiving and a throw pillow, on which she had embroidered a unicorn. When she found out she was getting a new little sister, she and Diana picked out flannel fabric and made a flannel baby quilt. Diana did the cutting and Sophie sewed the top. She has a natural talent and passion for sewing, and really looks forward to her weekly sewing lessons.
Christmas Luncheon December 2016
Winner of 2016 Opportunity Quilt: Pat Bradford
Happy 90th Birthday, Rosalie McDowell
Rosalie McDowell, a long-time member of Mountain Top Quilters Guild, celebrated her 90th birthday in June.
Rosalie McDowell, a long-time member of Mountain Top Quilters Guild, celebrated her 90th birthday in June.
Board Members 2016-2017
Marti French and Pam Easley, Programs; Jan Adams, President; Maureen Carr, Secretary; Michele Schneider, Treasurer and President-Elect, Carol Cooley
Marti French and Pam Easley, Programs; Jan Adams, President; Maureen Carr, Secretary; Michele Schneider, Treasurer and President-Elect, Carol Cooley
Linda Marley’s President’s Quilt
MTQG members made a quilt with a tree theme for Linda Marley to thank her for being the 2015-2016 President. It was presented to her at the June general meeting by incoming President Jan Adams.
MTQG members made a quilt with a tree theme for Linda Marley to thank her for being the 2015-2016 President. It was presented to her at the June general meeting by incoming President Jan Adams.
Outgoing Board 2015-2016
Pam Easley and Judy Dalner, Programs; Dona Speights, Treasurer; Terry Robertson, Secretary; Linda Marley, President; and Jan Adams, President-Elect.
Pam Easley and Judy Dalner, Programs; Dona Speights, Treasurer; Terry Robertson, Secretary; Linda Marley, President; and Jan Adams, President-Elect.
Lapreil Schwan’s President’s Quilt
A Hawaiian-themed quilt was made by MTQG for Lapreil Schwan to commemorate her service as 2014-2015 President, and was presented to her at the June general meeting by incoming President Linda Marley.
A Hawaiian-themed quilt was made by MTQG for Lapreil Schwan to commemorate her service as 2014-2015 President, and was presented to her at the June general meeting by incoming President Linda Marley.
Past Presidents’ Quilts
In soon-to-be president Linda Marley’s “Getting to Know You” theme for 2015-2016, some of the past MTQG and MTQ past presidents are shown with the quilts presented to them as group thank yous for their service.
President’s Quilt
Diana Ramsey (left) receives a Christmas-theme quilt made by members of Mountain Top Quilters Guild as a gift for her service as president.Lapreil Schwan, (incoming president) is shown presenting the quilt to Diana.
Diana Ramsey (left) receives a Christmas-theme quilt made by members of Mountain Top Quilters Guild as a gift for her service as president.Lapreil Schwan, (incoming president) is shown presenting the quilt to Diana.
New Board members for 2014-2015
Sandie Allen, Program co-chair; Linda Marley, President-Elect; Lapreil Schwan, President; Jan Walls, Secretary. Not pictured: Terri Brown, Treasurer; Lois Fox, Program co-chair
Sandie Allen, Program co-chair; Linda Marley, President-Elect; Lapreil Schwan, President; Jan Walls, Secretary. Not pictured: Terri Brown, Treasurer; Lois Fox, Program co-chair
President’s Quilt presentation
Kathy Dunn was presented this lovely quilt as a gift from MTQG members for serving as president of our guild 2012-2013.
Kathy Dunn was presented this lovely quilt as a gift from MTQG members for serving as president of our guild 2012-2013.
Committee Chairs 2012-2013
Quilt Presentations 2013
Jennifer Mees with her new quilt
Jennifer Mees with her new quilt
Marty Lensink admiring her special surprise quilt
Quilts made by some of the past and present board members to thank Jennifer Mees and Marty Lensink for their efforts in reorganizing our guild were presented at the general meeting in February 2013.
New MTQG board members for 2012 – 2013
Jennifer Mees, Treasurer; Sherri Hubbs, secretary; Diana Ramsey, President-Elect; Kathy Dunn, President; and Linda Marley, Program Chair
Jennifer Mees, Treasurer; Sherri Hubbs, secretary; Diana Ramsey, President-Elect; Kathy Dunn, President; and Linda Marley, Program Chair
These moments were from the June 2012 general meeting
Out-going board for 2011 – 2012: Jennifer Mees, Kathy Dunn, Linda Marley, Marty Lensink, Genevive Van Den Hout, and Susan Perry
Out-going board for 2011 – 2012: Jennifer Mees, Kathy Dunn, Linda Marley, Marty Lensink, Genevive Van Den Hout, and Susan Perry
Susan Perry was presented with a President’s Quilt for her service to our group for the past year.
Wayne Wolfe was presented a man-sized pin cushion to thank him for all the work he does for community quilts
Swappers Mini-group Auction Quilt
The Swappers Minigroup (many but not all are pictured) made this quilt for auction at the Yavapai County Big Brothers/Big Sisters Gala Event last November. All of the fabrics came from our individual stashes and Quilter’s Dream donated a portion of the machine quilting. At auction, the project brought in a “nice am’t” of money – and all for a very worthwhile cause.
Top row: Genevieve VanDenHout, Judy Larson, Darlene Gatewood, and Sherri Hubbs
Bottom row: Julie Nanke, Judy Dallner (a “Big Sis” herself), Sandy Duncan, and Carol Miller.
(not pictured is Mollie Harkness)
The Swappers Minigroup (many but not all are pictured) made this quilt for auction at the Yavapai County Big Brothers/Big Sisters Gala Event last November. All of the fabrics came from our individual stashes and Quilter’s Dream donated a portion of the machine quilting. At auction, the project brought in a “nice am’t” of money – and all for a very worthwhile cause.
Top row: Genevieve VanDenHout, Judy Larson, Darlene Gatewood, and Sherri Hubbs
Bottom row: Julie Nanke, Judy Dallner (a “Big Sis” herself), Sandy Duncan, and Carol Miller.
(not pictured is Mollie Harkness)
Mountain Top Moments
When special “moments in time” occur, it is especially gratifying to record them in photos.
Whether the occasion is happy or sad, or perhaps even silly, mountaintop image these photos remind us of a special time at one of our meetings and bring back memories of our many MTQG friendships.
Listing of officers from previous years is available Here.