Narragansett Bay Quilters Association

Presidents Message:

Dear ladies:

As I prepare to step down after four years as your president, my heart is as full as a scrap bin after a big project. When I first took this role, I knew we shared a love for fabric and thread, but Ididn’t realize how deeply these threads would connect us as friends and creators.

Looking back on these four years, I am incredibly proud of what we have stitched together. From our three quilt shows in four years, to donating over 310 quilts to charitable organizations to many speakers and workshops, to fun bus trips to the quiet moments of “show and tell” where we cheered for every finished binding, this guild has been a constant source of inspiration. We have navigated and come out stronger, proving that our community is as durable by coming back after Covid and rebounding our finances because of your support of The Boutique. Thanks to you, The Boutique has done its job and will happily retire after our May meeting.

I want to extend my deepest thanks to the Board and the many volunteers who keep our guild humming. No president works alone, and your dedication has made my job a joy. To every member: thank you for sharing your talent, your patience, and your stories with me.

While I am done by the bylaws, I am not going far. I am looking forward to sitting in the audience, finishing my own “UFOs,” and simply enjoying the company of people who understand that “stash enhancement” is a legitimate hobby.

Thank you for the honor of serving as your president. I can’t wait to see the beautiful things this guild will create next.

Gail Macera

NBQA President

2022-2026