The Cottonpatch Quilters of Kern County are excited to announce the opening of their new education center at 2001 Westwind Drive, Suite 6 in Bakersfield, CA. This center, designed as a classroom space, is perfect for classes, meetings, and retreats that promote education and appreciation of quilts and quilting activities.

There will be ample Guild sponsored activities and opportunities to come together, share ideas, along with uninterrupted sewing time. Whether you are joining a class, participating in a Sew Day, or contributing to our outreach efforts, you will find the space inviting, organized, and ready for creativity.

Reserve the Education Center

Want to use the center for a small group or personal project? Contact one of our Facility Coordinators for availability and fees.

For more information or to reserve the space, please reach out to:

Ginny Krebs @ cpqfirstvicepresident@gmail.com
or
Nancy Palmer @ cpqdirectorofevents@gmail.com

Last year, during fiscal year 2025–2026, we delivered 661 Loving Hands Quilts to our local hospitals for their NICU patients.

A heartfelt thank-you to all of the members who continually support this important cause. Your generosity and dedication are truly appreciated!

As always, please bring your completed philanthropic items to our General Meetings. We also have kits available for all of our programs, so be sure to stop by the philanthropy tables and pick up a kit or two.

If you have any questions, please contact Ginny Krebs.

Sweet Dreams continues to make a difference in the lives of children throughout our community. During the 2025–2026 fiscal year, we delivered 624 pillowcases to children through local agencies. Pillowcases are simple, fun, and rewarding to make. Thanks to the outstanding efforts of Chairperson Kim Linder, our pillowcases are carefully organized, collected, and distributed to children who will enjoy and appreciate them.

Thank you to everyone who supports this program by sewing and donating pillowcases. Please bring your completed pillowcases to our monthly guild meetings. We always have pillowcase kits available, so be sure to pick up one or two at the next meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Linder.

Paws for a Cause collects pet beds for our fur babies in KC Shelters. Sharon Godley has delivered 317 fiscal year 2024-2025. Paws for a Cause pet beds to Fruitvale Animal Care Center & Mount Vernon Animal Care Center last year. Thanks everyone for the donation. These simple beds made with scraps of fabric and leftover batting are perfect to put in the kennels for the pets. If you want to help, stop by Sharon's table at our General Meeting, or check the newsletter for more information.

Questions contact Sharon Godley

Comfort Bears continue to be a favorite among our members! During the 2025–2026 fiscal year, we delivered 854 Comfort Bears to children in local hospitals and community agencies. These adorable little bears are quick, easy, and fun to make. They provide comfort to children during blood draws, medical procedures, and other stressful moments, bringing smiles to the faces of the kids and babies who receive them.

Thank you to everyone who helps make these special bears and supports this meaningful program.

If you have any questions, please contact Wanda Petersen.

CPQ's Pillowcase Pattern for Sweet Dreams. It's fun & easy to make. 😊
CPQ Pillowcase Pattern-Sweet Dreams

Loving Hands Quilt Pattern for NICU
Big Print Quilt Pattern - NICU

Downsizing your fabric stash, please consider donating to CPQ.

Contact:
Director of Philanthropic Cindy Randall
cpqdirectorofphilanthropic@gmail.com

Thank you for your support!