The Silver Thimble Award is an honor that may be given to a member of Las Colcheras Quilt Guild each year. It is awarded to someone who has contributed more than her share to make the wheels turn smoothly in this organization and she is chosen by the outgoing President. The guild president may choose the award recipient or can ask the guild members for recommendations.
Silver Thimble Award Recipient 2025
Rita Harris
Rita Harris has been a long-time member of the guild, since at least the 1990s. An incredibly talented and supportive member, she has held a variety of leadership roles over the years. She has been an active member of many standing committees, and served on several as chair as well.
Rita was also very active in supporting the quilt show, serving in a variety of roles over the years, including Judging Chair, Publicity Chair, Data Management, Assistant Chair, and Quilt Show Chairman.
The guild also relied on her knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order and the Guild bylaws, keeping all “on point” (pun intended!) when that expertise was needed.
Rita also served the Guild as President in 1999. She brought the quilt she had made with her President’s blocks to the February meeting. A colorful and classy work, just like Rita.
Past Silver Thimble Recipients
2023 Denise Caffey
2020 Irma Giron
2019 Dianne Herrmann
2018 Josephina Chavez
2017 Elaine Doornbos
2016 Libby Pruett
2015 Frances Campbell
2014 Cheryl Price
2013 Becky LeRoy
2012 Hattie Geisel
2010 Linnea Egbert
2009 Mary McKinney
2008 Rosemary Maddox
2007 Irene Davenport
2006 Pam Maddox
