The Prairie Pioneer Quilters were organized in August of 1986 to encourage an appreciation
of the art of quilting by providing educational meetings, travel, fellowship and the promotion
of a variety of quilting activities.
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, August through May (except December).
St. Leo's Catholic Church
2410 South Blaine Street
Grand Island, NE
Prairie Pioneer Quilters
Grand Island, Nebraska
2020 - 2021 PPQG Officers / Committee Chairs:
President: Janice Stuhmer
Vice President: Tina Johnson
Secretary: Mahria DePaolo
Treasurer: Libby Mader
Treasurer's Assistant: Vanessa Green
Parlamentarian: Missy Lemons
Membership: Anita Polansky, Sandi Griepenstroh
Carol Phillips
Librarian: Donnise Larsen
Historian: Beth Engler
Programs: Sandi Griepenstroh, Natalie Meyer
Courtesy: Pam Ogden
Publicity: LInda Lesiak
Newsletter: Penni Jensen
Community Projects: Susie Powell, Kay Knowles
Website: Vicki Bartels
Yearbook: Lisa Foglesong
Next Meeting:
Thursday, January 14
7:00 p.m.
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QUILT SCHOOL—This will be at 6:00. Pat Johnson will be sharing a tutorial on the disappearing 4-patch.
QUILT SCHOOL—This will be at 6:00. Pat Johnson will be sharing a tutorial on the disappearing 4-patch.PRAIRIE PIONEER QUILT GUILD!
Well, here we are in 2021!! Let’s hope for a good year of meetings starting this Thursday night, January 14th, at 7:00. This letter is taking the place of our regular newsletter this month. The steering committee met last evening in preparation for our meeting. Following are some items of business that you need to be aware of.
•PROGRAM CHANGES – This meeting we are asking you to bring your favorite “holiday” quilt for a special show n’ tell. Some of our programs have had to be juggled due to cancelled speakers etc. Sandi and Natalie will be providing an update for us at the meeting.
PROGRAM CHANGES – This meeting we are asking you to bring your favorite “holiday” quilt for a special show n’ tell. Some of our programs have had to be juggled due to cancelled speakers etc. Sandi and Natalie will be providing an update for us at the meeting. •NOVEMBER CHALLENGE – Remember to bring your “Quilt a Tune” entries. I’m excited to see all of your beautiful creations, and you just may win a prize! (There will be a table for you to display them on- no names should be displayed-no voting until all have been entered.)
NOVEMBER CHALLENGE – Remember to bring your “Quilt a Tune” entries. I’m excited to see all of your beautiful creations, and you just may win a prize! (There will be a table for you to display them on- no names should be displayed-no voting until all have been entered.)•TEA TOWEL EXCHANGE – This is also a “leftover” from 2020. We will have our exchange of our embellished tea towels. Please put them in a paper bag, and there will also be a designated table for them. (Be sure to include your name so we know who it is from.)
TEA TOWEL EXCHANGE – This is also a “leftover” from 2020. We will have our exchange of our embellished tea towels. Please put them in a paper bag, and there will also be a designated table for them. (Be sure to include your name so we know who it is from.)•ACCUQUILT DRAWING – This drawing WILL be held as well as two $50 gift certificates. When you check in, take the opportunity to purchase a few tickets. This may be your lucky night!
ACCUQUILT DRAWING – This drawing WILL be held as well as two $50 gift certificates. When you check in, take the opportunity to purchase a few tickets. This may be your lucky night!•RAFFLE QUILT – The raffle quilt was revealed in October, and we are on a time crunch to get those tickets sold. Missy Lemons will be at the meeting early so you may buy your 15 minimum tickets from her. (An added bonus is that for every 15 that you purchase, your name will be entered into a drawing for a free 2021-22 PPQ membership.)
RAFFLE QUILT – The raffle quilt was revealed in October, and we are on a time crunch to get those tickets sold. Missy Lemons will be at the meeting early so you may buy your 15 minimum tickets from her. (An added bonus is that for every 15 that you purchase, your name will be entered into a drawing for a free 2021-22 PPQ membership.)•SAD NEWS – PPQ member, Charlene Ross, has passed away. We extend sympathies to her family.
SAD NEWS – PPQ member, Charlene Ross, has passed away. We extend sympathies to her family.•RETREAT – The annual PPQ retreat will be held in Schyler, January 22-24. Reservations have been sent in. If you haven’t paid your $165, please do so tonight. You may give your money to either Shirley Walgren or Libby Mader.
RETREAT – The annual PPQ retreat will be held in Schyler, January 22-24. Reservations have been sent in. If you haven’t paid your $165, please do so tonight. You may give your money to either Shirley Walgren or Libby Mader.•FUND RAISER – As was announced previously, our annual fund raiser will be an online auction. This is coming up in a couple of months (definite dates will be determined yet). We need each PPQ member to donate either 1 item with a minimum value of $25 or multiple items which add up to $25 value. A committee has been established to facilitate the process. When you give your item to us, we will need your name, what your entry is, a description of entry, and the value. We encourage you to get creative—besides quilted items such as: table toppers, mug rugs, fabric bags, fabric baskets, etc., consider giving gift certificates, offering an experience (such as a tutorial on a small quilted item), theme baskets, and so many other possibilities! If you already have an item ready, bring it this Thursday. Otherwise we need all donations by our February meeting. These can be turned in to any of the committee members: Janice Stuhmer, Missy Lemons, Vanessa Green, Sandi Griepenstroh, Libby Mader, or Penni Jensen.
FUND RAISER – As was announced previously, our annual fund raiser will be an online auction. This is coming up in a couple of months (definite dates will be determined yet). We need each PPQ member to donate either 1 item with a minimum value of $25 or multiple items which add up to $25 value. A committee has been established to facilitate the process. When you give your item to us, we will need your name, what your entry is, a description of entry, and the value. We encourage you to get creative—besides quilted items such as: table toppers, mug rugs, fabric bags, fabric baskets, etc., consider giving gift certificates, offering an experience (such as a tutorial on a small quilted item), theme baskets, and so many other possibilities! If you already have an item ready, bring it this Thursday. Otherwise we need all donations by our February meeting. These can be turned in to any of the committee members: Janice Stuhmer, Missy Lemons, Vanessa Green, Sandi Griepenstroh, Libby Mader, or Penni Jensen.I am looking forward to seeing many of you on Thursday. Praying that this finds you healthy and happy!
Janice Stuhmer
PPQG President
2020 - 2021 Calendar
February 11: Connie Lange from Norfolk, NE: Certified Judy Niemeyer instructor; Lecture and Trunk Show
February 12: Workshop: Judy Niemeyer paper piecing technique
March 11: Material Girl Quilt Shop: Lecture and Trunk Show
April 8: Trunk Show by National Teacher Tonya Alexander from Ferndale, WA; Author of several books; Teacher; Owner of Stash Lab Quilts
April 9/10: Workshop with Tonya Alexander
May 13: Suzanne Milbourn and Carmen Ostrander: Suzanne is an award-winning State Fair quilter. She, along with her sister Carmen, will present a Trunk Show and talk about what it takes to make a great entry for the fair.
Quilt School
Classes held 6-6:30 prior to meetings
February 11 Need a volunteer
March 11 Kaye Mattson: Orphan Blocks
April 8 Anna Wills: Ultimate flying geese ruler
May 13 No class, Salad Supper and Election of Officers
