MUSINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT
How exciting, we have made it to 2026! Remember when you were a child and the year 2000 seemed nearly impossible? We would be so old! Yet here we are joining together to make the world a better place as we stitch comfort quilts and build friendships. This year is shaping up to be an outstanding year as we envision our new website, have great speakers and workshops, share in our small groups and go on retreats.
How exciting, we have made it to 2026! Remember when you were a child and the year 2000 seemed nearly impossible? We would be so old! Yet here we are joining together to make the world a better place as we stitch comfort quilts and build friendships. This year is shaping up to be an outstanding year as we envision our new website, have great speakers and workshops, share in our small groups and go on retreats.
I read that in Roman times January and February were an unnamed expanse of dark days, an in-between gap when society was off the clock. It was a time for our “hibernacula” to focus on catching up on things that we put off during the nicer months of the year. So, what would you like to catch up on? Do you have many works in progress that are lingering for the right moment to get back out and finish? Are you participating in a small group or doing our challenge quilt? How about thorough cleaning and taking stock of your quilting space? The darker, shorter days of winter usually give us a chance to catch our breaths now that the holidays are behind us. I hope you enjoy these less hectic days nourishing your heart and soul.
There are still spots available for our first ever over- night quilt retreat. This is a time to gather and share stories, start or finish projects and just build the com- radery that makes life so enjoyable. And a time to not have to be responsible for cooking, cleaning, shopping or any of the many things that fill our day-to-day life. I hope to see you there! As this year unfolds remember that growth as a quilter comes from embracing mistakes, investing in good tools, taking our time, and trusting our instincts. It’s fun to learn new techniques but we must be gentle on ourselves as we try them. Let’s spend the year finding joy in all the little things and only spreading positive gossip. Practice random acts of kindness and be happy you are here for another spin around the sun. Let’s make it a great year for all!
“A new year, a new quilt, a new story to stitch,”
In Friendship,
There are still spots available for our first ever over- night quilt retreat. This is a time to gather and share stories, start or finish projects and just build the com- radery that makes life so enjoyable. And a time to not have to be responsible for cooking, cleaning, shopping or any of the many things that fill our day-to-day life. I hope to see you there! As this year unfolds remember that growth as a quilter comes from embracing mistakes, investing in good tools, taking our time, and trusting our instincts. It’s fun to learn new techniques but we must be gentle on ourselves as we try them. Let’s spend the year finding joy in all the little things and only spreading positive gossip. Practice random acts of kindness and be happy you are here for another spin around the sun. Let’s make it a great year for all!
“A new year, a new quilt, a new story to stitch,”
In Friendship,
Patty Sherman, AM President