About Us

The Colonial Quilt Lovers Guild is a Non-profit organization established in 1997. The purpose of the guild is to promote and perpetuate the art of quilting. The activities of the guild are designed to benefit and educate all persons with an interest in preserving, continuing and advancing this art. Colonial Quilt Lovers encourages a high standard of design and technique in all forms of quilting and promotes the art of quilting by teaching and sponsoring exhibits.  

     Annual dues are $20 per person, $25 for a household for a full year and $10 after July 1st. Over 80 – No fee but you must complete the application. Effective January 2010, Sue's News newsletter is free by email or on this website under the Newsletters Tab. USPS mailed subscription fee is $20 for the year. 
   Thinking of Joining?  Click on logo below for a membership application.

2012 Executive Board and Committee Chairs
 cqlguild@yahoo.com

Executive Board:

President:  Donna Beasley

Vice President: Sue Whicker-Jones

Secretary: Joanna Woodard 

Treasurer: Cyndy Ward

Advertising: Dotti Wahlers 

Programs: Carol Cooper

Newsletter Editor: Robin Caruso

Community Projects: Diane Farmer

Past President: Mary Payan

Committees:

Community Lap Quilts: Patty Walsh, Sandy Easterwood

Project Linus: Carol Cooper, Chair
Quilts of Valor: Anita Beard, Tammy Sapp, Chairs
Historian: Heather Thomas
Librarian: Kimber Banner 

Fat Quarter Club: Mary Payan

Block of the Month: Kimber Banner

Membership: Lottie Miller/Joanna Woodard

Sunshine Secretary: Pat Bastek

Joy of Quilting: Mary Payan, Carol Cooper
Day of Sharing: Mary Payan, Carol Cooper
Website:  Mary Payan

 Guild Activities
   Activities provided by the guild give members a chance to expand their quilting skills, share them
with the community and spend time with other Quilt Lovers.

     

Show & Tell

Often the most anticipated time of each guild meeting. All members are encouraged to show  their latest quilting or sewing projects and tell  about their newest tools, tips and techniques.

Workshops

Workshops provide opportunities to learn new techniques and improve skills. Typically the fee for workshops is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Some workshops may have an additional kit fee. Previous workshops have incorporated hand and machine techniques for a variety of projects, including, machine quilting, paper piecing, garment embellishment, purses, tote bags and appliqué.

Block of the Month

New in 2011, each participating member selected a month's block design as theirs.  Each participant was then given a schedule as to how many blocks to make for a given month (i.e., January=1, December=4, etc.) and each participant is guaranteed 12 blocks for their choice as there are 12 members participating. 

Fat Quarter of the Month

Simply bring one or more fat 1/4's ( fabric measuring 18" by 22") that represent that month's fabric theme to the business meeting of the first Saturday of the month when you arrive. For each fat 1/4 you bring you'll be entered to win a bundle of 5 fat 1/4's. If you don't win at that meeting you will get a second chance in December when we have a drawing for one lucky winner for the remaining fat 1/4's.

Library Privileges

All members have access to our extensive lending library which includes books, patterns and videos. All items may be checked out for one month.

Retreats
Opportunity to particapte in Quilting Retreats - What could be more fun than spending a weekend with fellowship and quilting away from home.

Community Outreach
We participate in making someone know that they are loved thorugh our quilts, such as:
Linus - Contact Carol Cooper
Quilts of Valor - Contact Anita Beard and Tammy Sapp
Senior Quilts - Contact Patty Walsh