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Wishing you had purchased that item you saw at the 2025 Quilt show? Want to find that vendor you loved? Vendor contact information is below! (in alphabetical order) Ashby Confections www.ashbyconfections.com Beautiful handmade chocolates and candies featuring locally sourced ingredients. Crosetti Building Beyond Interiors www.beyondinteriors.com Australian Aboriginal, Hawaiian, Japanese and Laurel Burch fabric Whimsical socks Crosetti Building By Hands Craft https://byhandsusa.com/ Purse Making supplies, leather handles, yarn-dyed fabrics, DIY kits, and patterns Harvest Building Big Paw Olive Oil Co. www.bigpawoliveoil.com Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Aged Balsamic Vinegar Harvest Building California Jam Queen www.facebook.com/cajamqueen Jams, Marmalades, Scone Mixes, Vegan Instant Hot Cocoa Other Yummies From My Certified Home Kitchen Crosetti Building Carriage House Collectibles Needlepoint Kits, Sewing Notions, Fabric, Thread, Thimbles, Yarn, Embroidery Hoops, Crochet Hooks, Yardsticks Crosetti Building Dancing Lady Quilts https://www.facebook.com/DancingLadyQuilts/ Harvest Building Designers Needs Leather Purses, Hand Woven Grass Purses, Dupioni Silk Harvest Building Family Threads https://www.familythreadsquiltshop.com/ A Complete Quilt Store Harvest Building Handy Caddy/Irresistible Leggings www.handycaddy.com Lighting and Organizers for Quilters and Crafters & Cozy, Irresistible Leggings Harvest Building Hidden Fortress Coffee hiddenfortresscoffee.com Local Coffee Roaster Featuring Hand Crafted Organic Coffee Beverages Plus a Range of Other Non-Caffeinated Drinks, Ice Cream, House Bakes Patries and Breakfast Sandwiches Look for us in front of the Arts Building. Kalimba Soundz & Baskets Hand Woven Baskets Crosetti Building Lumbago Pillow https://www.lumbagorelief.com/ Handmade pillows with massage feature. A very popular product among crafters. Harvest Building MAC Creations Seam Rippers, Crochet Kits, Pens, Letter Openers, Yarn Bowls, and Hand Turned Bowls Crosetti Building Meandering Threads Discounted Fabric, Notions, Thread, Kits and Patterns Crosetti Building Momma Mary Creations https://www.mommamarycreations.com Fabric and Handmade Jewelry Crosetti Building One Woman Two Fires Upcycled, Hand Decorated Jeans and Shirts With International Cloths and Original Poetry Crosetti Building Quasi Mfg. www.dyannpaynovich.com Quilted & Felted Scarves, Jewelry, Buttons Harvest Building Quilt Capers Antique and Vintage Quilts Harvest Building Quilts and Things www.quiltshopmorganhill.com Quilt Fabrics, Notions, Patterns, Kits, Batik Jackets Crosetti Building Sedoo's Redos www.redo4u.com Upcycled Clothing and Accessories Harvest Building Stitches of Joy A variety of sewn items including bags, purses, wallets, backpacks, kitchen items aprons, baby quilts ,and lap quilts backed with minky.I Harvest Building The Curious Consortium www.pattiwellsonline.com Vintage Yukata cottons, Vintage Ethnic Fabrics, Japanese Inspired Linen Shirts and Vests...Plus Accessories. Harvest Building Tropic Options www.tropicoptions.com Hand-woven, glass and seed bead jewelry, accessories and gifts. Tribal Hip Belts. Harvest Building West Coast Wool www.westcoastwool.com Hand Dyed Wool, Embroidery Threads, Patterns, and Kits Harvest Building

Quilters for Hospice We are a PVQA outreach group dedicated to the support of Hospice of Santa Cruz County , a non-profit agency providing compassionate end-of-life care and grief support services in our community. Mission The purpose and annual goal of our group is to provide: Quilts for Camp Erin, a grief support camp for children and teens age 6-17 Lap quilts for end-of-life patients A fundraising quilt (raffle or auction) to support HSCC’s community programs Quilts Camp Erin is held each year in early June. Since the demographics are not known until shortly before the camp, cheerful, multi-colored quilts that are of simple design and no particular theme are easiest to distribute. Preferred size is approximately 50”-55” wide x 65”-70” long. Lap quilts for adult Hospice patients may be any design and color, approximately 40” x 50”. We have fabric and kits available, and can provide batting, backing and long-arm quilting. Meetings: Our group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, from 10:00 until 3:00. Meeting dates and locations are subject to change. Please join our email list to be informed of our activities and RSVP if you plan to attend. Meetings on the 2nd Thursday are held at Aptos Knoll Mobilehome Park Meetings on the 4th Thursday are held at the Congregational Church of Soquel . Needs: We welcome contributions of completed quilts, fabric and supplies, especially fabric for backing. Backing requirements are 3 ½ yards for Camp Erin quilts and 2 ½ yards for lap quilts. Flannel or cotton preferred. Get in Touch! Click Here to Contact Quilters for Hospice

Very Special Person Award Winners The Very Special Person award is given annually to a member who has given notable service to the Guild. The intention of the VSP Award is to honor members of the Guild who do things for the Guild, often quietly and behind the scenes, not recognized by thank you blocks or other forms of acknowledgement. The following Very Special People are one of the reasons the Guild is so special. Additionally, the Guild has, on occasion, chosen to recognize special achievements or contributions with an additional award. History of Very Special Person Award Winners 2024: Helen Klee 2023: Leslie Botu 2022: Jane Nyberg and Kathleen Howard Special Recognition: Rachel Clark 2021: Claire Witherspoon & Katie Woods COVID Champion: Kathleen Howard 2020:Heidi Sandkuhle COVID Champions: Jeanne Holmes; Helen Klee; Lori Camner; Kristie Shulman; Nancy Gonzalez Caro 2019: Doug Green 2018: Alexa Bolas & Nadine Duerksen 2017: Laura Barnett & Cara Lamb 2016: Iris Frank & Jan Sturtevant 2015: Rosa Kitchen 2014: Alex Burke 2013: Cathie Colson 2012: Brenda Cornell 2011: Sandy Helin 2010: Kristie Shulman 2009: Roz Di Natale 2008: Diane Hoxeng 2007: Nancy Goudarzi & Karen Phillippi 2006: Lori Miner 2005: Louise Goodenough 2004: Janice Scharman 2003: Laurie Brixner 2002: Mike McNamara 2001: Jean Prosser & Jan Martin 2000: Mary Rose Hellenthal & Linda Long 1999: Carolyn Miller 1998: Joanne Allen 1997: Rita Mockus 1996: Shauna Moulton 1995: Pam Crooks 1994: Lois Bruce 1993: Betty Sampson 1992: Billie Street 1991: Barbara Gilbert 1990: Ardis Normanly & Nora Wilson 1989: Agnes Edwards 1988: Nina Miller 1987: Janice Brown & Cleda Ross 1986: Betty Whitman 1985: Lavina Ferreira

Community Outreach Use the pull down menu at the top of the page, or the links below, to explore our community outreach groups. Allstar Quilters Apple Piecers Bargain Garden Quilters for Hospice Veterans Outreach Previous Outreach STEM Quilt Project CZU Lightning Fire Response COVID-19 Pandemic Response Get in Touch! Contact Outreach Groups ByUsing the Form Below US Mail may be sent to: PO Box 1412, Aptos, CA 95001 Choose a Group to Contact Submit Thanks for submitting! Anchor Comm Grps

General Meeting Information Scheduled Meetings Meetings are now available in a "hybrid" format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings start at 7 pm unless otherwise noted. Information tables (Name Tag, Library, BOM, and so on) are usually available at 6:30 pm. December 8, 2025 - Traditional December Member Activity January 12, 2026 - It's All About the Quilt Show! February 9, 2026 - Quilt Show Prep Continues... March 9, 2026 - TBD April 13, 2026 - TBD When: Second Monday of every month Start Time: Meeting starts promptly at 7:pm. (For in person meetings, pre-Meeting activities starting at 6:30 pm include information booths, sign-ups for activities, BOM booth, etc.) Location: In person meetings are at Temple Beth El. Activities: Speakers, Show-and-Tell, Guild Business. PVQA holds meetings both in person and via Zoom. This allows us to bring speakers from around the world to our meetings! If you are a non-PVQA member and wish to attend a Virtual General Meeting, please contact the Membership Chair using the Board Contact form on the Membership Page . Small Quilt Groups Small quilt groups continue to meet in 2025. The Small Quilt Groups provide an opportunity to gather with quilt friends and time to quilt. This is another benefit of being a member of PVQA. PVQA is a large organization, and Small Quilt Groups provide a great way to make quilting friends. Some groups meet in person and some via Zoom. If you’re not in a group, consider joining one. We have groups that welcome new members. Use the form below to contact the group coordinator to join. PVQA has many small groups that work to provide quilts and other services to the community. Looking for information about our Community Outreach Groups? Click Here! Small Quilt Groups Current Small Groups Accepting New Members Find a Small Group to Build Your Quilting Community SMALL QUILT GROUPS ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS Meeting in Person: Designing Women - meets 2nd Friday from 10 am – 3 pm. Meets in Aptos (new location) Material Girls - meets 1st Thursday from 1 pm – 4 pm. Meets in Westside Santa Cruz. We’re Not Finished - meets 3rd Thursday from 10 am - 2 pm. Meets in Aptos. Art quilt group - meets 3rd Friday from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meets in Watsonville in person and on Zoom. Meeting on Zoom: Drop-in Group & Wool Applique Group - meets weekly every Tuesday from 10 am – 2 pm. Sashiko Group - meets 4th Monday from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. The Tangled Thread Book Club Group - meets 1st Thursday from 11 am – 1 pm. Wearables Group -meets date and time TBD. Drop-in Group evenings - meets 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 8 pm. PVQA Members, if you wish to join a small group or get a link for one of the Drop In Groups, please use the form below to request a link. Get in Touch! Use the Form to Contact a Small Quilt Group Select Whom to Contact Submit Thanks for submitting! For Block of the Month Information Click Here!

Supply Lists for Workshops If a workshop presenter has given us a Supply List for a class, we will make it available to you on this page. Supply List: A Way With Words with Cate Munch Supply List & Information Sheet: Oct. 18-Scrappy Sewing Bee Supply List: Maple Leaf Flurries Paper Piecing with Kristie Shulman Materials - Way With Words Scrappy Sewing Bee Maple Leaf Flurries with Kristie Shulman.pdf

Charter Members Pajaro Valley Quilt Association honors the charter members who, in 1978, worked to form our guild, produce quilt shows, and develop the atmosphere for creativity that exists today. Kathy Bachan Joan Batistich Agnes Bezouska Ione Bonney June Borges Susie Brandle Eileen Byers Erma Clark Rachel Clark Beatrice Casey Dorothy Cline Mabel Cole Jean Davidson Trudy Deaker Ida Duren Diane Fassnacht Adrienne Fagalde Amy Ferreira Lavina Ferreira Linda Gordon Sirleen Ghigleri Jean Grabost Leslie Haws Harriet Holmes Cynthia Hornbeak JoAnn Jackson Pat Loughead Martha Lipsanen Janice Lucich Nell Marmo Mary Morris Susan Mihalik Lena Moline Billie Parsons-Street Eleanor Penner Elaine Pryor Barbara Palla Hilda Morrell Carol McGuire Bennie O'Donohue Laura Olson Helen Pratt Carmel Reitman Christine Scherer Donalee Seymour Sandra Walsh Shikuma Lee Lee Seigfried Cheryl Street Jean F. Street Lisa Swallow Kris Vassar Andrea Volpe Katie Whidden Carolyn White Betty Whitman Flossie Whatley

PVQA Board The PVQA board is elected by PVQA members. The Board terms start in June of each year. Members are always invited to attend Board Meetings. PVQA Board Meetings are currently being held over the internet via Zoom on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 pm. Once a year the Board meeting is held in person. In-person Board meetings will be announced to the membership prior to being held. Board Officers and Standing Committee Chairs are voting members of the Board. Appointed Chairs are non-voting members. PVQA Board Officers President - Nancy Gonzalez Caro 2nd Year VPs (Program Coordinators) - Gayne Barlow-Kemper, Nancy Hanson 1st Yr VPs (Program Coordinators and NCQC) - Trish Sparling & Claire Wong Secretary - Marion Towar Treasurer – Sheila Upham Standing Committee Chairs Affiliates – Sara Roche Members-at-Large – Ruth Smith & Leslie Botu Membership – Jackie Tuttle Newsletter Editor - Kristine Ebersole Parliamentarian - Katie Woods Quilt Show Chair - Susan Moulton Appointed Chairs Bargain Garden – Kathleen Howard, Sheryl Andersen Block of the Month – Valerie Spaugh, Jan Sturtevant Education Outreach – Sara Roche, Jackie Tuttle Fat Quarter Exchange - Michele Estrin-Gelblum Google System Administrator – Alex Burke Hands All Around – Cara Lamb Historian – Jane Nyberg Hospitality – Susan Moulton Librarian – Vicki Davis Name Tag Drawing – Claire Wong Opportunity Quilt Marketing - SLV Pine Needlers Small Quilt Group Publicity - Gaby Litsky Records and Information Manager - Kristie Shulman Small Quilt Groups - Nancy Gonzalez Caro Social Media Admins - Cate Munch, Susan Raineri Virtual Program and Zoom Coordinator – Shawn Nelson Website Manager - Kathleen Howard Quilt by Patricia Nielsen, shown with permission. Board Contact Get in Touch! To donate sewing and craft items, please see the Bargain Garden page . For Block of the Month, please use the form on the Block of the Month page . For Quilt Show information and contacts, see the Quilt Show page. For Membership information, including Business Affiliates, see the Membership page. For information about our Opportunity Quilt and its marketing, please see the Opportunity Quilt page. Members are asked to use their Roster for contacting most board members. US Mail may be sent to: P.O. Box 1412 Aptos, CA 95001 The forms below are provided for contacting Board Members who most often interact with the public. President of the Guild First name* Last name Email* Your message... Submit VPs - Workshops and Speakers Submit Thanks for getting in touch. Education and Outreach Submit Thanks for getting in touch. Virtual Programs/Zoom Submit Thanks for getting in touch. Publicity Submit Thanks for getting in touch. Website Submit Thanks for getting in touch! President Contact Form

Quilters Took Action! CZU Lightning Fire Response The CZU Lightning Fire Quilts Project has ended. Our CZU Quilt project was a huge success! We started the fire quilt drive at the end of September 2020 and have been donated/collected 1863 quilts from all over the United States. We hosted seven Give Away Events at the Live Oak Grange. We would like to thank the Live Oak Grange Women Association (GWA) for the use of their facility at no charge. Our project expenses included storage space rental, purchase of batting, and postage expenses. We received 483 quilts from out of state and 1329 quilts from within California. We were able to distribute 936 quilts to CZU fire survivors and donated 900 quilts to other community/outreach programs. We still have 27 quilts in our inventory. If we do not receive more CZU Fire survivor requests for quilts by the end of November, we will donate these quilts to other California fire survivors with the help of We Care and Happiness is a Warm Quilt (both organization who have been very helpful with our quilt drive). Thank you to everyone who donated quilts, time, and resources to this project! Charts showing Donations and Distribution of Quilts can be downloaded from the following link: CZU Lightening Fire Quilt ChartsDownload A story about the CZU Lightning Fire quilt donation that aired on KSQD radio – 90.7 on August 17th was produced by Kyle Baker. Kyle, a UCSC student, came to a quilt give-away and interviewed people coordinating the events (Helen, Barbara, and Lori), people who were receiving quilts, and people volunteering. Kyle produced the story about the quilt give-away that was aired on NPR on the Kitchen Sisters radio program. Kyle had no history of quilts, how they were made, time involved, materials, and so forth. He became quite impressed with our effort to track down and distribute quilts to those affected by the CZU Lightning Fires and was impressed by the people who showed up to collect quilts. He has succeeded in getting this story out. Replay the KSQD program by clicking on the following link: KSQD Fire Quilt Broadcast-Kyle Baker with the Kitchen Sisters-August 2021 Kyle Baker is a Santa Cruz based documentary filmmaker with his MFA in Social Documentation from UC Santa Cruz. Learn more about Kyle KSQD-Fire-Quilt-Broadcast-Kyle-Baker-8-17-2021 One of our survivors wrote to us after receiving his quilts: I was able to go select 2 beautiful handmade quilts at the Live Oak Grange a few weeks ago. I don’t know why it was this event that touched me so deeply. There have been so many instances of generosity and support that I have experienced since losing my house in the August wildfires. I think it must have been walking into that room full of quilts, all made with loving care by people I do not even know. I have made many quilts in my life, my gramma made quilts. I know what a labor of love making a quilt is. The part that amazed me was that those works of art were freely given to a complete stranger. I really was overcome by the whole event and left with tears in my eyes. I am so very grateful to have been a recipient of 2 amazing quilts. And I thank you for making this possible and hope you will pass on my thanks to all of the wonderful craftspeople involved in bringing these joyful creations to my family. -- T.S.

We love our Affiliate Members! Many affiliates offer discounts or rewards programs to current PVQA members. Our current Affiliate Members are featured below, listed in alphabetical order. Click the box for more information and a link to the company’s website or other contact links. If you'd like your business to be featured here, learn how to become an Affiliate Member by visiting the Membership page of this website. Back Porch Fabrics 218 Grand Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 telephone: 831-375-4453 Beverlys 100 Cotton Lane, Soquel, CA 95073 Family Threads Fabric and Notions Click on this box for a link to our website! Harts Fabric 1620 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 KesonDesigns Keson Designs Machine Medics PO Box 605, Capitola, CA 95003 Contact us via email. Meandering Threads Longarm Quilting Minaret Designs Contact us through email. NOMI Fabrics Incorporated High Couture for the Home. Quasi Manufacturing Contact us via email through our website. Quilts & Things 16985 Monterey St #316, Morgan Hill, CA Viking Sewing Center 1232 Lincoln Avenue San Jose Click on this box for a link to our website! West Coast Wool We are an online store. Visit our website. Affiliate Members

PVQA Quilts for Veterans PVQA Quilts for Veterans Each year PVQA members make and deliver roughly 100 lap quilts to the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, to be distributed among the wounded soldiers who are recovering from various military conflicts. These men and women can be injured physically, mentally, emotionally, or all of the above. We are happy to report that the VA is once again accepting our quilts for their wounded soldiers. They need lap quilts, 36” x 48” (3 x 4 feet) due to many of the soldiers being wheelchair bound. If you choose to make a quilt for this cause, we ask that you honor these men and women with attractive, well-made, finished quilts (i.e., quilted and bound) appropriate for either gender. Give a quilt you can be proud of, and one the recipient can treasure and use for a long time. Get in Touch! Click Here to Contact PVQA Quilts for Veterans