Summer greetings! What a fun time we had at the July KLCQ meeting this week. J R Armstrong shared her quilts and tips; most we hadn’t associated with quilting. Some of those were, “Don’t listen to your mother,” and “don’t listen to your friend!” We laughed at her stories and realized her tips could apply …
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President’s Message – July 2026
What a wonderful presentation we had at the June meeting by the representatives from Talons Out and the YWCA Koru House. The outpouring of quilts for these organizations warms my heart. We are such a giving group, and I want to thank you all for your generosity. With the 250th anniversary of our country coming …
President’s Message – June 2026
It has been an honor to serve as President of Kalamazoo Log Cabin Quilters from June of 2024 to May of 2026. What a group of talented quilters we have! I was blessed to work with a great Board to make sure the organization ran smoothly. My special thanks go out to Pam Knight, who …
President’s Message – May 2026
My Tulips, Trillium, Columbine & Lily of the Valley are out and singing in the sun. Leaves are popping out on the trees, and the Azaleas and Bleeding Heart add their own touch of color. I loved hearing about Carol Fogle Grant’s life journey that she is taking with Churn Dash Quilts. The settings she …
President’s Message – April 2026
April Showers Shall Bring May Flowers! The blast back into winter in early March reminded us that Spring is not here yet. I’m hoping we see a more permanent warm up soon. I am seeing signs of crocuses and daffodils in my gardens, so it may not be too far away. It was a joy …
President’s Message – March 2026
Cheers to the Arrival of Spring! The Spring flowers & trees inspire me to make bright and colorful quilts. My stash certainly shows evidence of this! The All Guild Sew-In on February 26th was fun and productive. Events like this offer new opportunities for friendship and community. I am always amazed at how many quilt …
President’s Message – February 2026
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you will be at our next General Meeting on February 17th to ring in the New Year for Kalamazoo Log Cabin Quilters! I’m looking forward to hearing more from our Education Committee about what’s in store for. I know the presentation on the Talons Out Honor Flights Program will inspire …
President’s Message – January 2026
Hope You’re Staying Warm! Our Holiday Party and Lovie Extravaganza on November 18th was a great way to usher in the holidays. The 344 lovies that we presented to the YWCA, the Shriner’s Hospital, Family & Children’s Services and the Binky Patrol made my heart sing. I enjoyed serving as one of the Bias Square …
President’s Message – November 2025
Happy Holidays!Our Holiday Party and Lovie Extravaganza are just around the corner on November 18th. Please remember that this event is on the 3rd Tuesday of November, and it starts earlier than our typical meetings. Doors will open for members at 5:15pm. I hope I’ll see many of you there to share the fun. How …
President’s Message – October 2025
Welcome to Fall! This is my favorite time of year. I love the cooler days and nights and the beautiful shades of the leaves as they turn. I hope everyone enjoyed Lisa Ruble’s lecture on fabric design. It was fascinating to learn the steps to create those patterns that are so much a part of …