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Participate in Block of the Month Current BOM No New BOM for July! Block of the Month Introduced at the June 2026 Meeting Due by the July, 2026 Meeting Philly Pavement This image is a diagram made by the BOM team. The pattern and directions: NOTE: BOM Blocks May Be Saved for New Orphan Blocks Grouping If a small number of blocks are received, these blocks will be saved in an "Orphan Blocks" group until more blocks are available for the drawing! Need a BOM Return Slip? Click here for a PDF of the return slip. Want more information on how Block of the Month works? Click here for a PDF explaining how the Block of the Month program works. Want to request a kit, or have questions? E mail the Block of the Month Chair(s) using the Member Roster or ask your question via this Contact Form. Block of the Month Questions First name* Last name Email* Write your message/questions here: Submit BOM Contact Form Last Month's BOM Block Due at the June, 2026 Meeting Winners of this block to be announced. Thanks to everyone who participated.

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. Summertime Blues Kris Nardello Summertime Blues Notan Design Workshop Colleen Pelfrey Notan Design 3-D Dresden with Anelie Belden 3-D Dresden Wall Hanging

Pajaro Valley Quilt Association is a group of creative and dynamic quilters. We support Art Quilting, Traditional Quilting, Modern Quilting, and Stitching in general. We hold an annual Quilt Show in February of every year. Come to a Meeting! 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. Mark Your Calendars! August 10, 2026 September 14, 2026 October 12, 2026 November 9, 2026 December 14, 2026 For more information, go to our Meetings Page . Just Opened! Always wanted to try Dresden piecing? A September 13 class may be your opportunity! "3-D Dresden" is a modern piecing technique that makes Dresden quilts come alive. Anelie Belden is a nationally known sewing instructor, quilt and pattern designer and author. While working in the fashion industry she began to explore the art of quilting which became her passion. She has taken the traditional Dresden quilt design and created new, updated Dresden designs which are featured in her book “Thoroughly Modern Dresden.” Creating a 3-D Dresden uses a modern piecing method of "stitch-n-flip" with an additional layer of blades in the center that float on the top of the Dresden, adding a ruching center which makes the Dresden come alive. To sign up for her class, click here. August 10, 2026 General Meeting Coleen Pelfrey, Speaker Life with a Border Around It Life With a Border Around It is Colleen's lecture and trunk show. Colleen will share an eclectic collection of quilts, starting with a few made by her great grandmother, grandmother and mom. She will move on to her own quilting and designing journey. As she shares her quilts, she will also share stories about her quilts or stories that inspired her quilts. She has also been known to break out with a song or two. Colleen Pelfrey grew up in Northern California, attended college at UC Davis, and had a long career as a teacher. She finished her teaching career at the middle school level, teaching what she refers to as the fun stuff-math, art, drama and PE. She also taught dance to classroom teachers for the Northern California Art Project during the summer for 12 years, and still does an occasional dance workshop for educators. She has been sewing since the eighth grade. Her mom was a charter member of the local quilt guild, and her sister also quilted, so it made sense to try quilting. She made her first quilt after her first year of college in 1976. When her two sons got older, she started playing with designing quilts, and creating with and on fabric. Learn more about Coleen’s work by visiting her website at https://www.colleenpelfreyquilts.com/. Sign Up for Coleen's Workshop, Notan Design , on the Workshops page. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR September 16th to 20th, 2026 Each year PVQA volunteers to attend the Santa Cruz County Fair to demonstrate quilting and other handiwork skills to the attendees at the Fair. Volunteers will receive free parking, and free admission passes to the Fair. We need volunteers to work 4-hour shift starting Wednesday September 16th through Sunday the 20th, 2026. The fair hours are Wed-Fri 12 noon to 11PM, Sat from 10am to 11PM, and Sunday from 10am-10pm. Online signups will be available in a few weeks. You will need to bring project(s) that you wish to demonstrate, be available to answer questions about quilting, show attendees your work, talk about our Guild, and enjoy the Fair before or after your shift. We have electrical outlets if you wish to bring your sewing machine, iron or light. To use Sign Up Genius to volunteer to do a demonstration, click here! 2027 Quilt Show - For the Love of Quilts! Quilt Show Positions Still To Be Filled The Quilt Show Committee is already preparing for the February 2027 show. There are a few positions that we need to fill. No one works alone in these jobs. There are countless volunteers and past chair people always willing to answer questions and help make your job easier. Silent Auction: This position should be filled by one of the small quilt groups or community groups as the funds raised are kept by the group. The duties include Soliciting donations for the auction, advertising the auction in the Trailing Thread newsletter. Coordinating the bidding sheets, setting up, and running the Silent Auction at Friday’s Preview Party. Announce the winners and distribute the items to the successful bidders. Live Auction : Description: The Live Auction Coordinator, either an individual or a committee—oversees all aspects of the PVQA Quilt Show's Live Auction, held on stage each Sunday of the show. Responsibilities include managing quilt submissions, communicating with entrants, coordinating with the auctioneer and volunteers, and supervising the setup and smooth execution of the auction event. Requirements: Strong writing, organization, and desktop publishing skills. The role spans from October through March, involving planning, communication, materials production, auction-day logistics, and post-event follow-up. Please look at the position If you have any questions or would like to talk about the position, please feel free to contact Susan Moulton. Her contact information is in your Member Roster.

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. August 10, 2026 - Colleen Pelfrey - "Life with a Border Around It" September 14, 2026 - Anelie Belden - "Dresden Dance Trunk Show" The September meeting will be held at the Mid County Social Center (formerly Mid County Senior Center) October 12 - Laura Fogg - "Collage Landscapes" November 8, 2026 - April Sproule - "Mixed Media Textile Art" - VIRTUAL MEETING December 14, 2026 - Traditional December Members Only Activity 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 Watsonville 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 - 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!

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

Apple Piecers Apple Piecers make quilts for our community members in need such as Pajaro Valley Shelter Services, Jacob’s Heart, Early Headstart, Carmelita’s Closet (at the FoodBank), and Watsonville Community Hospital. We also work with children at the County Fair and Ag History’s “Day on the Farm” to illustrate quilt making and to help us make quilts that will end up on the bed of someone who could use some extra comfort. Every year we make a couple hundred quilts that will enrich the lives of people in the Santa Cruz County—from foster kids to senior citizens and even newborn babies. Rosa Kitchen, Iris Frank, Sue Costa, Cathie Colson, Pam Harris sorting quilts for distribution. "Space Quilt" is an example of one of our gifts to a child. The Apple Piecers group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 10 am to 1:30 pm at the Agricultural History Museum at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville. For those members of PVQA who cannot make it to Apple Piecers’ twice a month meetings, we bring quilt kits and quilts that need bindings sewn on to our PVQA monthly meetings. The quilts we all make warm many hearts across our valley, and that is why we exist. Get in Touch! Click Here to Contact Apple Piecers

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) - Trish Sparling & Claire Wong 1st Yr VPs (Program Coordinators) - Pete Brook & Melissa Payne Secretary - Marion Towar Treasurer – Sheila Upham Standing Committee Chairs Affiliates – Sara Roche Members-at-Large – Leslie Botu & Cara Lamb 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 – Ellen McCarthy & Jan Sturtevant Education Outreach – Sara Roche & Jackie Tuttle Fat Quarter Exchange - Megan Donohue Google System Administrator – Alex Burke Hands All Around – Judy Bilardello Historian – Jane Nyberg Hospitality – Alexa Bolas Librarian – Vicki Davis Name Tag Drawing – Kay VanWagner NCQC Representative - Susan Moulton Opportunity Quilt Marketing - SLV Pine Needlers Small Quilt Group/Megan Donohue & Michele Estrin-Gelblum Publicity - Gaby Litsky Records and Information Manager - Kristie Shulman Small Quilt Groups - Nancy Gonzalez Caro Social Media Admins - Cate Munch, Susan Raineri & Susan McKay Virtual Program and Zoom Coordinator – Shawn Nelson Website Managers - Kathleen Howard & Rebekah Rice 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* Phone Write a message Submit VPs for Workshops/Speakers First name* Last name Email* Phone Write a message Submit Education / Outreach First name* Last name Email* Phone Write a message Submit Virtual Programs / Zoom First name* Last name Email* Phone Write a message Submit Publicity First name* Last name Email* Phone Write a message Submit Website Managers First name* Last name Email* Phone Write a message Submit 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.

Join Us As a Vendor At Our Annual Quilt Show! The Pajaro Valley Quilt Association Annual Quilt Show is a long-standing tradition and the primary fundraising event for our association. Held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, this two-day celebration draws nearly 2,000 guests and features 300+ quilts, wearables, and quilted items—a stunning showcase of creativity and craftsmanship. This is more than just a quilt show—it’s an opportunity to connect with a vibrant, engaged community of quilters, artists, and curious newcomers. Through displays, demonstrations, raffles, and community involvement, we aim to promote quilting as both an art and a craft. Vendor Opportunities We welcome a wide variety of vendors whose products align with the interests and tastes of our guests. Ideal offerings include: Quilts, fabrics, sewing supplies, kits, tools, patterns Handmade items like jewelry, purses, baskets, and clothing Unique crafts and artisan goods Edible products such as confections, jarred treats, and specialty oils We're also open to creative new products that would excite and inspire our guests! Ready to Join Us? We’d love to welcome you as a vendor at our show—let’s create something memorable together! Show details: Set up on Friday- 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm Free parking RV camping available through the Fairgrounds onsite Booth rental fees: Single 10x10 booth: $250 Double 10X20 booth: $400 Triple 10x30 booth: $550 Electricity and additional tables are available at no additional fee. Each vendor will be allotted up to three vendor wristbands for entry into the show. Additional wristbands will be available for purchase at $15 each at check in. Vendor booth rental applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis until all spaces are filled, with one caveat--The Quilt Show executive committee has discretion in choosing a balance of services by vendors to maximize the success of the vendors and the enjoyment of the attendees. We will try our best to assign your preferred booth as indicated on the application. Please complete the application by December 19, 2025, and receive a $10 discount on the rental fee. Once accepted, a confirmation letter will be sent out with payment options. Applications Are Closed! Application Deadline was December 19, 2025 Vendors, once you have been contacted by the Vendor Chair and have had your application approved , click on the button below to be taken to the Vendor Payment Page. You will need a password from the PVQA Vendor Chair for this page. Approved Application? Pay Now! Important Details 2026 Show Dates Saturday February 21st & Sunday February 22nd Location Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 Vendor Application Deadline December 19th 2025 Event Highlights Featured Speaker & Presentations Live Quilt Auction Demonstrations & Bed Turning Door Prizes & Raffle Drawings Opportunity Quilt Drawing Three buildings of quilt displays and vendor booths

Quilt It Forward Santa Cruz County The purpose of QIFSCC is to engage quilters in creating and donating quilts and pillowcases to support Santa Cruz County youth in foster care, at their adoption, and as they age out of foster care at age 21. Pillowcases are provided to Camp Opportunity, a summer camp for foster youth. For over a decade hundreds of quilts and pillowcases have been made for this purpose. In December 2025, Quilt It Forward Santa Cruz County (QIFSCC) became an official PVQA Outreach Group. Meetings are scheduled quarterly at Michaels on 3555 Clares Street off of 41 st Ave., alternating on Wednesday evenings 6 pm and Saturday mornings 11 am to build community. Quilters pick up and share quilt and pillowcase supplies, turn in completed ones and learn more about foster care. Creating is done on the quilter’s own time, pace and style. You make what you want and do not have to complete the whole quilt. We can provide support, backing, batting, labels, and long arm services. Foster youth have little to call their own. Imagine the joy of picking out your own quilt or pillowcase and the warmth, happiness and security that brings to a child. Because the youth demographics constantly change, please avoid baby themes, sports teams, holiday fabrics. Recommended Sizes: Youth 50 x 60 min., Teen 60 x 75 min., Aging Out of Foster Care 21 year old 75 x 90 min. Please join us in sharing your talents and compassion for our children and youth. We are open to anyone with our shared passion. Get in touch! Click here to contact Quilt It Forward SCC