Quilting Guilds
#1
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Quilting Guilds
How do you go about joining a quilting guild, i'am retired so I quilt everyday and love every minute of it, I would rather quilt than eat and i'am always looking for new ideals,patterns,fabric,tools and different ways of doing things. I often wish I could exchange ideals and learn new tips from other quilters I want to join a quilting guild but don't know how to go about finding one in my area, any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Texas
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Try googling "quilt guilds [your city / state]. And if there's an LQS in your area, ask them. They may have brochures or cards. They may also have "bees" that meet at the store. Check at the community center in your area, if there is one. There may be a sewing group that meets there that you could join. Good luck in your search.
#5
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Join Date: May 2011
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I second the idea of asking around at your LQS (local quilt shops). Not only will they know about guilds, they might also know of non-guild groups you might enjoy. One of the LQS in my area has a classroom with "open sew" times, where quilters can sew and chat. For that matter, any quilting-related business (such as a longarmer for hire) might be able to direct you.
Good luck!
Good luck!
#9
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Anchorage, AK
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remember that finding a quilt guild is like finding a doctor or dentist - you will feel more comfortable in one that fits your personality...so if you have choices in your area, check them all out to see where you feel most comfortable. Often folks join more than one because they get something different out of each one.
#10
Most, if not all, states have state quilt guilds with chapters throughout the state. Check it out on the net: [state] quilters guild. You will find something.
Most LQS's do have fliers of book marks for local quilting guilds.
Local quilt shows usually have advertising for local groups. Check your LQS's and "The Country Register" for quilt shows.
I have been trying to encourage the LQS's to put a listing of local quilting groups on their bulletin boards. So far it is slow going. Maybe because some groups prefer word of mouth advertising???
Most LQS's do have fliers of book marks for local quilting guilds.
Local quilt shows usually have advertising for local groups. Check your LQS's and "The Country Register" for quilt shows.
I have been trying to encourage the LQS's to put a listing of local quilting groups on their bulletin boards. So far it is slow going. Maybe because some groups prefer word of mouth advertising???
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