Tag: Robson Ranch Material Girls

The Fabric of Our Life

Barbara Chmilar The history of cotton in the Valley began in 1885 with F.G. Hardwicke, who arrived in Tempe in 1878 to work as a blacksmith for Charles Trumbull Hayden. A few years later, Hardwicke took up farming — maybe in response to a local incentive encouraging farmers to try growing a new crop —…

Hail and Farewell

Barbara Chmilar Farewell The Robson Ranch Material Girls are losing one of their most treasured members: Gayle Strack who is moving. The Material Girls were lucky to have her for as long as they have and to enjoy her wisdom and talent. She has inspired us all to become better quilters and more importantly to…

Material Girls recycling at its finest

Dottie Walsh, Sophie, Peggy and Harold Hall

Barbara Chmilar Our Scraps for Doggie Beds chairman Dottie Welsh and her committee members Lou Downey and Jean Handlen make sure that all the members of the Material Girls Sewing Club don’t throw out any scraps but put them in the recycle barrel. The RRMG is encouraged to save their scraps from home as well…

Material Girls announce raffle quilt winner

Mary Syer The Robson Ranch Material Girls had its drawing for the king-sized quilt on Saturday, November 19. The quilt was presented to Bill and Pat Sturgeon on Friday, December 9. Bill was extremely excited to be the winner of this fabulous quilt, which was assembled by Beverly Hafer, Fran Browe and Karen Furu. During…

Material Girls support Family Advocacy Center for Children

Left to right: Sue Price, Susie Klopp, Lou Downey, Dottie Welsh, Terry Rattey and Jodi Spillar

Mary Syer The Material Girls who live here throughout the summer months were extremely productive this summer! Several members, including Lou Downey, worked on quilt tops for charity as well as their own while other members, like Susie Klopp, Terry Rattey and Jodie Spillar followed up by using the long arm quilting machine to complete…

Robson Ranch Material Girls join the fun!

Mary Syer Summertime in the desert is the perfect time for many of our members to sew quilt tops and other projects! You can find several of our members in the CAC studio sewing on Mondays and Fridays. Last year, as well as this coming year, we are supporting the Family Advocacy Center for Children…