Sheri Nockels Not everyone migrated out of SaddleBrooke this summer because of the heat! The SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters were very busy making and donating many items for our community and local charities and learning proper ergonomics from a SaddleBrooke fitness pro. Lisa Ellis, the new owner of Cactus Quilts, also provided an update on events…
Janette Volz After a two-year hiatus because of COVID, the SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters could again enjoy the benefits of in-person program speakers. While a large focus of our club is charity-based, we also place an emphasis on enhancing our skills through educational opportunities. Recently, local textile artist Swan Sheridan shared her many quilts created from…
Janette Volz It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but even a photo could not fully appreciate the creativity and skill of the beautiful quilts exhibited by members of SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters at our quilt show held on March 13 in the MountainView Ballroom. Over 100 member-created and vintage quilts were…
Janette Volz Our quilt show will soon be here! This event will be held on Sunday, March 13, in the MountainView Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to over 100 quilts on display, three raffle quilts, along with various silent auction items, we will also feature our boutique and craft demonstrations. Admission…
Handmade Quilts for Christmas Rosemary Douglas What is cozier or more special than getting a handmade quilt for Christmas? Many lucky customers of the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) were recipients of beautifully crafted quilts this past holiday season. Thank you to the SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters who donated many wonderful, handmade quilts to the food bank…
Janette Volz Where can you view beautifully sewn quilts, take a chance on three raffle quilts and silent auction items, purchase handmade pieces, and watch sewing and craft demonstrations given by our members? And admission is free? Why, at the SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters Quilt Show to be held on Sunday, March 13—that’s where! This well-received…
Andrea Molberg Ten Quilts of Valor (QOV) were recently presented to SaddleBrooke veterans with the help of Senior Village, the American Legion, the Quilts of Valor Foundation, individual quilters, and the SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters. The recipients of these special quilts served in the Army, Navy, and Air Force during World War II, Korea, or Vietnam.…
Janette Volz The SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters believe that service to our community has always been a very important component of our club. With some of our members involved with the Quilt of Valor Foundation (QOV), it was suggested that we recognize veterans of the SaddleBrooke community. Prior to this, quilts were donated to the Quilt…
Janette Volz Sewing machines could be heard buzzing through the course of this summer. The SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters have been busy as bees making items for charity and our upcoming 2022 quilt show. Multiple charities have benefited from this bustling work done under the guidance of Service Committee co-chairs Marcia Webster and Athena Taylor. Last…
Janette Volz Just like a child with a security blanket, a cat or dog with a bed of their own will feel more confident. To help provide some comfort for these animals, Marcia Webster and Athena Taylor, 2021 SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters Service Committee chairwomen, recently met with Mera Laurey of the Pinal County Animal Shelter. The…