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Tennessee Quilter's Association Assembly Day

Recollections of the annual TQA Assembly Day, hosted by the Courthouse Quilter's of White Bluff, TN.

Nearing the Finish Line

On August 21, 2016, Donna shared her excitement about attending the Tennessee Quilter's Association Assembly Day — an annual gathering that brings together quilters from across the state. The event took place on Saturday, August 13, 2016, and was hosted by the Courthouse Quilter's of White Bluff, Tennessee.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, August 13, 2016
  • Host Guild: Courthouse Quilter's of White Bluff, TN
  • Typical Planning Time: 2 years
  • Actual Planning Window: Just 5 months

Donna noted that while the hosting guild typically has about two years to prepare for an Assembly Day, the Courthouse Quilter's pulled the event together in only five months — a remarkable feat of dedication and community spirit. The gathering offered quilters a chance to connect, share their work, and celebrate the craft that binds them together.

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A Day of Quilting & Community

Assembly Day is a cornerstone event for the Tennessee Quilter's Association, drawing members from guilds across the state. Donna's post reflected the warmth and camaraderie of the day — the kind of gathering where friendships are stitched as carefully as the quilts on display.

For Donna, the event was also a personal milestone. In the same post, she wrote about nearing the finish line on one of her own projects, capturing that familiar mix of anticipation and satisfaction that every quilter knows well.

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Looking Back

Donna's involvement with the TQA reflects her long-standing commitment to the quilting community in Tennessee. From Assembly Days to guild meetings, these gatherings have been a source of inspiration and connection throughout her quilting journey.