Minutes

Pride City Quilt Guild

Minutes – December 15, 2025

Call to order: 10:30 by Jill Jespersen Please silence cell phones.

Minutes for November 17, 2025 are accepted as published.

Committee Reports

Welcome & Sunshine: Cathy Ortega

• Attendance: 62 Members
• Guests: 1 (Chuck-Pat Montez's brother)
• Drawing for wearing a name tag: Diane May

Fat Quarter Drawing: ------------------

• Next Month: Polka Dots

Membership for 2026 has started - enrollment forms are available on the website or with Yvonne Cleaver. Membership forms can also be mailed to the PCQG PO Box 1404, Pueblo, CO 81002. Yvonne will only be taking membership with both form and $25.00 membership dues. She will not be taking information and/or money individually!

In-House raffle: Allie Russell (Won by)

1. Moose Wall Hanging – Betty Martin

2. Strips 'n Curves Book & Template – Eloise Wenzel

3. Two (2) Puzzles – Mary Ellen Rhea

4. Santa Napkin Holder & 10 Christmas Fat Quarters – Kay Loudenberry

5. Batik Quilt Top – Diane Sabus

Treasurer's Report: Pat Rotolo

• As of November 30, 2025
• General Fund: Beginning $8,448.63 - Ending $8,605.99
• Quilt Show Account: Beginning $1,637.09 - Ending $1,505.45
• Raffle Account: Beginning $369.00 - Ending $369.00

Programs: Holly Vigil

• December 15 – Today we enjoyed a holiday celebration with meal provided by Do Drop Inn
• January 19, 2026 – President's Table.  Prizes for completed "Show & Tell" quilts from throughout 2025.  If a guild member knows they will not be attending this meeting a friend can pick up prizes they may have won.
• February 16, 2026 – Ann Bush – Hand Quilting.  Class fee – No Charge.  Ann will teach a class on hand quilting.  Register with Ann ASAP so she can prepare kits for class.  Additional helpful supplies but not required: Thimble, thread, scissors, needle threader and size 10 needles.
• March 16, 2026 – Joan Musick – Class & Trunk Show.  Class fee - $20.00.  Twisted Four Patch w/Panel.  Supply list provided at sign-up.

Love (Charity) Quilts: Diane Sabus

• Charity quilt kits need to be checked out providing name and quilt information in notebook.
• Diane explained quilt bundles for guests
• Reminded members to return all the Zip Lock bags
• When washing quilts before returning them use Color Catchers
• Sizing for quilts made individually without kits
• Baby quilts: 42/45" x 60"ish
• Teen quilts: 53" x 68"ish
• Larger sizes for bigger teens: 60" x 80"ish
• Diane also has labels for individuals making quilts without kits
• Turn under edges or sew into binding as edges will raffle.
• Diane washes and examines quilts for repairs and etc. after each monthly meeting. Please brush or wash with Color Catchers if pet hair is on the quilt. Quilts then go to agencies as soon as the following day.

• Diane continues to look for the following quilt kits that have not been returned:
• July 2024 – Snow teddy bears and red plaid – Pickups and dogs for backing
• August 2024 – Red and green flower on tan background with red and green contrast – wide back tan backing
• August 2024 – Happy faces on black and assorted colors – black with white dots for backing (Joann)
• October 2024 – Baby print in pastels on white and lavender with lime green dots contrast – lime green snowflakes for backing
• November 2024 – Blue with brown bunnies and red hearts, contrast light brown – blue with reddish hearts for backing

Regional Quilt Show: Cass Pearson

• Show will run from April 2nd – April 12th
• Quilt check-in will be Monday, March 30
• Registration forms available today and on the website. Limit of 2 quilts per person - $8.00 fee for each item.
• Jill will type stories and needs them by March 18. If you don't have/use email talk to Jill.
• Opening Reception will be Thursday, April 2nd from 2:00-4:00
• Demo Day is Saturday, April 4th. Think about doing a demonstration showing your favorite quilting technique.
• Tracy Dempsey will have volunteer and "white glove ladies" sign up in February. Volunteers are also needed for the kids class.
• Holly Bailey from Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum will be doing a Bed Turning on Saturday, April 11.
• Community Project will be donations to Cooperative Care. Guild will continue to collect thru the quilt show. Wish list is available that includes food items and hygiene items.
• See Nancy Shaw if you are interested in making an Underground Railroad block for the quilt that will be put together. Blocks need to be turned into Nancy by March 16, 2026. Those who contribute blocks will have a chance to win one of the completed quilts. Drawing will be in December, 2026.
• Quilt Pick-up will be Monday, April 13th

A drawing was held for a number of church wall hangings using name tag tickets. Wall hangings are believed to have been made by previous guild member, Lucille Hinman who was instrumental in our usage of the church for guild meetings.

Announcements:

• Holly Vigil, Vice President & Programs will be relinquishing her duties as of April, 2026. A new Vice President will be needed to take over programs. See Holly if interested.
• Do to Cass' absence, Diane Sabus is in need of additional help in the kitchen next month. Talk to Diane if interested.
• Last chance - Jill still has the red spiral notebook with lots of information/notes left at previous meeting. Contact her to claim.
• Jill thanked officers and members for their continued support, and is looking forward to 2026.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane May

Show & Tell - December