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SERVICE PROJECTS
When quilt guilds get together it isn’t
long before they have a service project started. Some guilds have
had the same project for years, others change regularly. Many have
several going at the same time!Coastal
Quilters of NE Florida has made 53 lap quilts/afghans and 2 bed
afghans for the Avanti Nursing Home. This Summer they plan to
concentrate on the Linus project. In the Fall, they’ll continue
their annual contest to make doll quilts for the Salvation Army.
Last year they had 53.
Manatee Patchworkers are making baby quilts
for the SOLVE project. 20 have been given and 15 more were collected
recently
The All Star Quilters have set a goal to make a quilt for
every child in the foster care group homes run by the daniel
Foundation. They have been making placemats for Meals-On-Wheels
clients for so long, they don’t know how many years or placemats! |
HOW DOES YOUR GUILD FILL ITS PROGRAM SCHEDULE?
WHAT IS THE BEST "DO-IT-OURSELVES" IDEA YOU'VE USED?
DO YOU HAVE ANNUAL EVENTS ?The Central
Florida Quilters
have been around for more than 15 years, so they have lots of
traditions when it comes to programs. The December meeting is a
potluck; the Board of Directors' Installation is a meeting and also
there's a guild birthday party meeting (with a yummy cake!). The
slow Summer months feature a "garage sale" to help members get rid
of those UFO's. Another popular program is "Vendors Night", where
local shop owners visit and share what's going on (not to mention
some after-meeting shopping). Demo Night has guild members volunteer
to demonstrate a new technique or pattern, and local and national
teachers are brought in for lectures and classes. They usually have
a mystery quilt or round robin ongoing, as well as a Block of the
Month.
Their website: www.cfqg.com
The All Star Quilters
divide their membership list into 4 groups each year, then each
quarter ,one group is responsible for a program. Each group chooses
their topic, often a "hands-on" project with kits made up. This is a
great way to get people to share what they know, and allows the shy
members to participate in the background, The groups are different
each year, which helps members get to know one another better as
they work together. The January meeting is always a Birthday Party
(and is one of the group assignments) and Installation of Officers.
May or June is the Annual Challenge Show, which has ranged from
blocks to full quilts, and weird or no fabric...the chair has
personal choice so it's different each year. Viewers vote for their
favorite quilt, then the top 3 are co-winners, and often all
participants get a small prize. |
WHO'S YOUR CHARITY?
Your Editor knows that we all have some sort of community service
project, but you all must be far too humble to mention what they
are!The Berry Patch Quilt Guild in Plant City
makes baby blankets for the Spring (a Tampa shelter that
protects women and children from abusive situations). They also make
lots of small bears for the South Baptist Hospital to use in a
variety of areas.
The All Star Quilters Guild in Jacksonville
has been making placemats for Meals-On-Wheels for several years. The
area coordinator sends one with the delivery on each client's
birthday. They also are completing a 2-year project with Clara White
Mission, who provides services for the homeless. Last year utility
quilts were made to be handed out for use on the street in cold
weather. This year the shelter is opening so they are making quilts
to be used by long-term residents. Half of their raffle quilt
profits will also go the Mission. Each year or two a new project is
selected so a greater variety of members' interests are met. Past
charities have included HabiJax, and Hubbard House Women's Shelter.
They also have a Food Bank collection twice yearly.
To find out more about SSQA & becoming a member,
click here.
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your guild can host an SSQA meeting. |
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