February 2026

Here we are, about to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day! It’s such a fun time, with plenty of opportunities to show your feelings for loved ones, and partake in the chocolate feast! At least, that’s what I do! And as a reminder of our good fortune, creating quilts and giving back to our community is so gratifying.

Let’s keep up the good work of our guild, and help those less fortunate and in need of a little warmth and love.

Happy quilting, everyone!
Diane Stockhaus

January 2026

Happy New Year, Everyone, and welcome to 2026!

This is the time of year when many people make resolutions, trying to improve their lives. I prefer to set achievable goals, then marvel at my success at the end of the year! And I believe goals can be more easily adapted when life intrudes on your best laid plans.

For 2026, my biggest goal is to achieve a successful Quilt Show. With this, we can continue to support our community with gifts of quilts and other useful items – like placemats. We can bring in more guest speakers to enhance our knowledge of techniques. And we can appreciate the skills and talents of our fellow quilters by providing a venue for displaying their quilts. 

What are your goals? Again, Happy New Year to everyone! Let’s keep on quilting!
Diane Stockhaus

 

December 2025

And now it’s December! Where does the time go? As we finish up our gifts, and prepare to spend time with family and friends, let’s remember those less fortunate. The tired, the hungry, the overstressed – the need is great. Christmas represents the giving season, and we give so much of ourselves…either through our Community Quilts efforts, or directly to causes that you value. So, let’s help create a better, nicer, and warmer world, especially to those in need. Have a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Diane Stockhaus

November 2025

As fall settles in, and winter approaches, it’s time to be with family and friends, to celebrate all that we are thankful for, and each other. We must also remember those less fortunate, and share our skills and passions to help those in need. Quilts made for donations keep others warm and cozy, and are much appreciated. Let’s share our bounty and remember that a little goes a long way.

Happy Quilting, everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Diane Stockhaus

October 2025

Well, it’s sure getting cooler outside, especially as the sun goes down! The leaves are changing color, the birds are fattening up at the feeders, and quilting is on our minds – at least it’s on my mind! Gifts for family and friends; placemats for Meals on Wheels recipients; the winter snuggle for a favorite aunt…all these things need to be finished in time for gift giving!

But wait a minute – we need to celebrate Halloween first! All the little – and not-so-little – kiddos out and about begging for candy and treats to keep them wide awake well into the night, is right around the corner. So, before we worry about holiday gifts, we need to dust off our garment making skills, for that wear-only-once costume. Cinderella, pirates, puppy dogs, or little kittens…such fun for kids! Boy, am I glad those days are over for me!

Soon, we will return to our never-ending UFO list, to select that special treasure for finishing. Aren’t we blessed!

Happy Halloween, and happy quilting everyone!
Diane Stockhaus

 

September 2025

As the weather cools off, quilters tend to jump into their plans for staying warm during the winter. And in doing this, we begin assembling our projects, from designing that special gift for that special someone, to finishing that long overdue quilt once requested by a family member for a special occasion. And with the change of seasons, we don’t mind as much the weight – and warmth – of adding the final binding to that quilt. This is also the time of year for us to remember those less fortunate, who fret the coming cold, who also wonder how to stay warm. Our Community Quilts project is always in need of our skills, be it in assembling quilt tops, helping to put the ‘sandwich’ together, or with the final quilting. Every finished quilt is appreciated and well used! So, let’s be thankful, and grateful, that every one of us can make a positive impact!!  I know I am!
Happy quilting, everyone!
Diane Stockhaus

August 2025

As the summer comes to an end, and school children return to their studies, we may find some time to work on our favorite quilt projects. The Christmas holidays are rapidly approaching, and many of us are planning to create heirlooms for treasured family members.

This is also a good time to remember those less fortunate, and who are recipients of our Community Quilts efforts.
There are many kits available for members to work on, as the days grow shorter, and hopefully cooler!

Let’s continue our mission of giving back, as we count our blessings.
Happy quilting, everyone!
Diane Stockhaus

July 2025

Greetings, Quilters! I hope that each of you had a safe and fun Independence Day! As we begin a new fiscal year at MTQG, let me take this opportunity to remind us all of our purpose, why we regularly get together to support our community, to keep us all focused.

First, we promote the appreciation of fine quilts through meetings, workshops, and fellowships. We do this by inviting guest speakers to share their work and inspiration, as coordinated by our Programs Chair; and by our ever growing “Show and Tell” sharing during each monthly meeting. We encourage participation in one of our many specialty mini-groups, or creating new groups, to keep the passion strong!

We encourage quilt related activities, by keeping everyone informed of the activities of our sister guilds around the state, when and where their shows are, and encouraging attendance at those shows. We also invite other guilds to display their Opportunity Quilts at our scheduled meetings, so that they, too, can support their mission.

We encourage quilt making, by scouring sources of interesting quilt projects, and organizing various challenges, such as Block of the Month and the biennial Quilt Show Community Quilts challenge. We ensure those new to our guild have an opportunity to get involved in our numerous activities through our New Members Group. And of course, we offer quilting classes to children through our Youth Quilting venture, with the goal of stirring the passion for quilting in the coming generations.

We contribute to the accumulation of our collective knowledge, through workshops and challenges, again by inviting interesting speakers who also like to teach their unique techniques, and encouraging sharing of newly learned skills through our ECHOS (E-Educate C-Challenge H-Help O-Opportunity & S-Social) efforts.

And finally, we make and distribute quilts for charities, as coordinated by our Community Quilts Chair.

These are our ‘WHY’s’, our purpose. None of these items are greater than another – they are all important to the art of quilt making!

So, let’s get going, and discover what great things we can do during the coming year.
Diane Stockhaus

June 2025

Hello Quilters!
How time flies! It is hard to believe a year has passed. I would like to thank all of you for your participation in the guild this year. We have accomplished many things. Thank you for all of the support it has made this past year special. Join us for our annual June Luncheon. Good fun, good friends, and good food. The time table will be Board members will arrive 8:00-8:15. Table decorators arrive at 8:30. General members arrive at 9:00. Happy Quilting! See you on the other side of the podium!

May 2025

Spring is busting out all over! We are even receiving much needed moisture. May is a busy month for MTQG. We have our annual meeting prior to our regular meeting. We will be electing a new Board and voting on the Budget for 2025-26. Quilts made for Block of the Month and Fun Day will be shown. After the meeting, stay for a Trunk Show by Alice Leach from the Copper Needle. She will also be having a workshop. A reminder we have suspended snacks. You may bring your own snack and water. Sign up to decorate a table at the June Luncheon. “Free For All” is the theme. Have fun decorating any way you wish. In the meantime keep on quilting! Happy Quilting!
Bobbie Mae

April 2025

Hello Quilters!
Ahh Spring — or is it? As I write this we have had rain, snow, wind and cool weather. I guess we will take the moisture since we need it.

We are approaching the end of the year and there are many things to do. Elections are coming up in May and a need for a Board is a must. Board openings include President, President Elect, Secretary, and Programs. Our guild needs a board in order to operate. There are also several chairman positions open. Please consider helping out in one of these areas. There will be a sign up sheet for Board and Chairman positions at the Membership table.

Don’t forget to look over the budget for 2025-26 as we will be voting on it in May. The committee has worked hard to keep it in line but also allow for all of the things we like to do. Fun Day is full and is always fun. In the meantime enjoy life! Happy Quilting!
Bobbie Mae

March 2025

Hello Quilters!
Welcome Spring! Time to plan out our gardens and spend more time outdoors.  Time to take in nature by walking, hiking, and water sports. But don’t forget to do some quilting too. See Barb to sign up for Spring Camp. Enjoy spending time with old friends and making new friends learning new things from each other. Cheri with Programs has workshops where you may sign up. Plan on taking one to learn a new skill or maybe perfecting that skill you already know. It is that time of the year to think about participating in helping out your guild. Vicky and the Nominating Committee are looking to fill Board positions and Committee Chairman. I know everyone is busy, however I would like you to think about helping out your guild by volunteering for one of the open positions. In the meantime have fun working on your projects!
Happy Quilting!
Bobbie Mae

February 2025

Hello Quilters!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you had a great one! As the weather warms up we are going to be outside or in our garden more. However, do not forget we still need quilts finished for Community Quilts so keep them coming. Thank you everyone who participated in Sewlabration. There was good chili, fun cupcakes, informative demos, and a lot of different tables with items for sale. And do not forget door prizes. Cheri, Programs Chairperson, has plenty of openings for workshops. Head over to see her to take advantage of all the things you can learn. And also Spring Camp is coming up. There will be information and sign ups at the February meeting. It is that time of year to think of next year. The nominating committee will be looking for new Board members as well as Committee Chairs. Please consider helping the guild out by taking a position.
Bobbie Mae

January 2025

Hello Quilters!
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. Now on to getting our creative juices flowing for the new year. Whether it is pushing on with the projects we have started or maybe starting a new project. Plan on attending the Sewlabration on Monday, January 20th and Tuesday January 21st. Monday Community Quilts will have a huge sale. Therefore we are asking the Board and Chairman who need to set up to arrive at 8:00 am. The doors will be open to members at 8:30 so you will have an hour to shop before the meeting, during the break, and more time to shop after the program. Tuesday you will be able to enjoy the day with more sales, demos, chili tasting and cupcakes. See you there! We would like to thank Diana Ramsey for all of the work she has done with the Youth Quilting Program. We know she will still be around helping out, just stepping back to take a little time to travel.
Bobbie Mae