Kaufman Quilt Guild

Quilty Peeps,

I just returned this morning from the retreat at Mt. Calm. We hadthe best time. If you didn't get to go, pack your bags for Greenbriar and call Jill with your deposit for February. I finished two quilt tops, the first row for the Christmas challenge and almost a third quilt top. The creativity of the San Antonio ladies is absolutely amazing. Check out the photos in the newsletter. I wish we could be with them more often.

I hope everyone enjoyed the January meeting at Rosa's. I really enjoyed the chance to meet Judy's daughter. She is a very talented quilter and she also has a TikTok page called Sew Kewl. If you are on the platform, give her a follow.

Also, we rolled out the challenge for 2026. This is a row-by-row Christmas quilt. You can pick your own fabrics. This month you need to get the first row done before the February meeting. Bring it to the meeting, and you will be entered for a prize. Each month we will do the next row in the order on the quilt in the photo. This is an easy pattern so that everyone can participate. I completed the first row one evening at retreat.

As we start the new year, remember we are still doing pillowcases for Terrell State Hospital. I received a bag of manly pillowcases at retreat from Cindy, and I plan to go by the hospital tomorrow to drop them off. 

Also, dresses (kaftans) in sizes 2X and up to help the ladies at the hospital is another need. After getting balanced out on medication many ladies add weight, and the state doesn't provide well-fitting clothes for larger ladies.

I can't wait to see everyone at the February meeting! We will be discussing the 2027 raffle quilt and passing out the pattern and fabric to those that want to help. If you need more tickets or know of a place to sell tickets for the 2026 raffle quilt let me know.

May your stitches be tight and straight!

Love, Hope