Today was the first meeting under the direction of our new board.  Co-Presidents are Brenda Daniels and Sharon Harris.  Vice President is Carrie Hess.  Co-Treasurers are Rosie Silvester and Judy Jones.  Secretary/Historian is Kristy Zahn.  Our committee chairs are Nyla Evans and Shara Olson for Charity Quilts, Nita Workman for Luncheons, Carolee Cox for the Raffle Quilt and Cindy Gevas and Tammy Benson for the Friendship Quilt.  

Guild business included a reminder that dues are $10 and need to be paid by March.  Our Quilt Show has moved to Saturday, June 6th in conjunction with the Car Show.  Usually it was held during the Welsh Festival but since the festival has been relocated to Heritage Square, the date and location needed to be changed.  All members are encouraged to create a red, white and blue piece for display in our themed area of the show.  We have chosen red, white and blue as our theme to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the USA.  These quilts can also be submitted for the Challenge Quilt at the Utah Quilt Guild Show in October.  Their theme is also red, white and blue.  

Blocks completed by Rosie Silvester from the Shop Hop in October 2025.

We are still looking for people to sign up to help with luncheons.  We will have those in February, March, October and November.  We bring our own lunch for April - September.  We are looking for people to teach the block of the month and to demonstrate techniques to the guild.  Please reach out to Brenda (blocks) or Carrie (demonstrations) if you are interested in helping out. The guild agreed by a majority vote that we can donate quilts outside of Oneida County if a need arises.  We have currently saturated the market in the county.  

Brenda Daniels (L) and Rosie Silvester (R) holding up the first of four 2025 Friendship Quilt. This quilt was won by Debbie Reisner.

Cindy presented the two friendship quilts for 2026.  The first one is in reds and pinks and is more applique.  The second one is a scrappy quilt called Tiny Houses by Missouri Star.  Please contact Tammy if you are interested in participating.  All quilt blocks need to be turned in by July 9th.  The first of four friendship quilts has been completed and went to Debbie Reisner.  

If you are not a member of the Utah Quilt Guild, membership is due in March and the cost is $20.  If we have at least 10 members sign up then we can get some financial assistance with presenters.  Quilt Fest is October 6-10th at the Davis Center in Layton, Utah.  Registration for classes opens on July 6th.

Brenda demonstrated the block of the month, which is a snowflake.  You can complete it either in red and white OR blue and white.  For every block that you have completed by our February 12th meeting, you will be entered to win all the blocks.  If you are interested in completing the block and would like more information please email the quilt guild at [email protected].  Carrie showed examples of fidget quilts for nursing home patients and severely autistic people as well as “quilted hugs” for nursing home ladies.  The guild will be working on these projects later in the year.    

Our quilters have been busy after the holidays with Debra Clark completing 5 pillowcases for family members despite being sick for most of December.  Roise completed two table runner 

Mary Ellen Knudsen with her first snuggle quilt for a family friend that recently lost someone.

 sized blocks from the Shop Hop she went to in October.  Debbie R., Tracy Drury and Brenda all completed baby quilts.  Brenda also completed a smaller quilt that was partially started.  It would be a great design for a Friendship Quilt in future years. Mary Ellen Knudsen completed a snuggle quilt for a family friend out east that recently lost someone.  Carrie received a quilt ladder for Christmas and made Christmas and Valentine’s day quilts to sit on it.  Carolee Cox showed a beautiful sewing themed wreath her granddaughter made her for Christmas and Sherry Wangsgard showed a quilt that her friend had given her.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, February 12th at 9:30 am at the Senior Center at 26 N Main St.  We welcome all levels of quilters and fiber artists.  Please stop by, we would love to meet you.