Members. Spring Luncheon. Friday May 16, 2025.
Many of our talented members are accomplished artisans who bring a wealth of experience to our organization. Member Profile features an individual who humbly shares their story and art with the world.
KAREN LEE
LYN CASSANO
Black Dresden Plate
Inspired by a pattern in a "Primitive Quilts and Projects" magazine.
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Hand Appliqued and Hand Quilted
By Lyn Cassano
Cabins and Creatures
Inspired by a pattern in a "Primitive Quilts and Projects" magazine.
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Log cabin block background.
Hand appliqued and Hand Quilted
By Lyn Cassano
America the Beautiful
Inspired by a magazine
Block of the Month project.
circa 2005
“I really like quilts which look like pictures or paintings with a little whimsy.”
Hand Pieced and Quilted By Lyn Cassano
Quilter’s Patch
Inspired by a project in
“Quilter’s Patch” book.
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“I did it as a challenge to myself. I much prefer hand sewing to piecing.”
Hand Sewn By Lyn Cassano
Designed by Edyta Sitar
Machine Quilted by Angie Chang
DEBBI KRESS
Autumn Harvest
By Buttermilk Basin Block of the Month, 2015
54" x 54"
My 1st wool applique project with embellishments inspired by Sue Spargo.
Pieced by Debbi Kress
Quilted by Debi Roth in Estes Park, Colorado
Floss Garden Wreaths
By Crabapple Hill Studio Block of the Month, 2018
71" x 71"
I was atttracted to the colors and variety of stitches used in this quilt.
Pieced and hand embroidered by Debbi Kress
Quilted by Steve|Brenda Willis Loveland, Colorado
Mystery Block
I wanted to try something new. Only told to pick a light, medium, and dark fabric. We were given one step at a time and did not see a finished product before starting.
75" x 92", 2019
Pieced by Debbi Kress
Quilted by Steve|Brenda Wills Loveland, Colorado
Over the River and Through the Woods
by Crabapple Hill Studio, Block of the Month
I wanted a Thanksgiving quilt and I had been singing this song with my kindergarten class.
49" x 54", 2014
Pieced and hand embroidery by Debbi Kress
Quilted by Brenda Willis Loveland, Colorado
MEREDITH VAN SCHOIK
Where the Green Ants March
Inspired by Werner Hertzog movie of same name, 2017
Designed, Pieced & Embellished
Caliope
Inspired by Laura Nownes Sampler Block Quilt online class, 2015
Pieced & Embellished
Marching for Human Rights, Women's Rights
Inspired by Women's March on Washington,
January 21, 2017
Made after workshop at Bay Quilts Spring of 2018.
Pieced, Quilted & Embellished.
Dia de los Muertos
Inspired by Our Histpanic Heritage, 2016
Designed, Pieced & Embellished.
JUDI HEYDON
Judi's quilting journey began in 2020 when she matched her creativity with her love of learning to complete her first quilt project. There has been no stopping her since! As an active member of the Reno Quilters Guild participating in sub-groups and organizing multiple quilt retreats, we are fortunate to have Judi as a new member of the Quilters Group. She can often be found in her home studio creating quilts, wall hangings, pillows, and more for family and friends. Judi generously donates her quilts to various organizations and serves as a mentor to new members. Her boundless energy has her embarking on the wonders of machine embroidery. For Judi, the sky is the limit!
KAREN LEE
Karen has been an active member of the Rossmoor Sewing Arts Club since 2020. Her enthusiasm for quilting has resulted in producing over 250 quilts as a member of the Quilters Donations Group. Karen is a member of neighboring guilds and shares her skills by providing educational workshops and mentoring new members. Karen is a wealth of knowledge and experience which she generously shares with other members during informal meet-ups and easy conversation. Her latest conquest -- longarm machine quilting -- is sure to hone her extensive skills, as well as benefit those luckily recipients of her quilts.