Mary Isbel Award

Mary Isbell Quilter With Heart Award

The Mary Isbell Award was established in 1990 to honor Mary Isbell- a

woman who was instrumental in founding the Nimble Thimbles Quilt

Guild.  She was the first recipient of the award.  Mary Isbell was

committed to the guild and its members.  She introduced quilting to

many, taught individuals as well as classes, mentored others and was

always willing to offer her experience to others.  She exemplified the

guild’s motto - “a guild with heart”.

Past Recipients

Debbie Clarke Ginny Gillespie

Chris Weddington Janet Gregory         Edna Birch

Lucille Kriegel Kyla Gossett Dave Penfold

Jennifer, Amy Nelson Susan Grant Gina Penfold

Wayna Guirl Nancy Hunt Betty Kiraly

Susan Pritchett Shelia Chandler Pat Hubbard

Kay Kirk Amy Jo Walborn Gloria Taliaferro

Pat Hall Amy Dean Yvonne Stiefel, Becky Schwartz (2016)

Carol Smith Debbie Fenton Becky Schwartz (2017)

Jane Corn Suzanne DiCarlo Lynette Graham (2020)

Fran Henderson Sue Davis Becky Erdman (2021)

Cathy Dyer Susan Perham Jean Anderson  (2022)

  Kathy Butler (2023)