Silver Thimble Award

Silver Thimble Award Recipient 2026

KathyWaterhouse

Kathy Waterhouse has been a long-time member of the guild. 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 most recently served as the Membership Chair.

In describing her quilting journey, Kathy quotes the Grateful Dead, “What a long, strange trip it’s been!” Kathy says it’s also one that she would gladly take again.  She began quilting in her teens with just a needle, thread, scissors and a quilting hoop. She only joined Las Colcheras Quilt Guild about ten years ago and credits the guild with providing her the opportunity to improve her quilting skills and to meet a lot of fantastic people who generously share their expertise. She also credits the guild with motivating her to enter her work in judged shows, culminating with a “Best of Show, Fiber Arts” at the Southern New Mexico State Fair (SNMSF) in 2021. 

During her time in the guild, Kathy has been especially active on committees and in supporting various activities.  The first committee she served on was Hospitality with Rebecca Harris.  She and her husband volunteered for many years to help hang quilts at the SNMSF.  In 2017 she organized the 30th anniversary and holiday party for the guild.  She has also served as the National Teacher Coordinator, the Programs Chair (both day and night!) and most recently as the Membership Chair and door prize leader and still found time to work with the Loose Threads Bee. She has served on Quilt Show committees and ran the boutique with Erma Giron. She has also taught in a number of LCQG settings, including programs, Turtle Camp and seminars at the Quilt Show. 

Thank you for setting such a proactive example!!