Committees & Small Groups 

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:45 PM at Southern Hills United Methodist Church (3400 E. 49th St.). Arrive early to mingle with fellow quilters or take care of guild business!

• June often features a refreshing Ice Cream Social, either at the church or another fun location.

• December brings a festive Holiday Party instead of our regular meeting.

COMMITTEES

🧵Block of the Month / Mystery Quilt
Each year features an optional block-of-the-month or mystery quilt project. Members can experiment with different techniques and color schemes. Past projects include a Christmas Ribbon Quilt, appliqué, and basket patterns. A small fee covers pattern costs. Quilts are showcased in November with prizes for favorites and participants.

🧵Bus Trip
From quilt shop excursions to state quilt shows, this committee organizes transportation, meals, and payments for group outings.

🧵Bylaws
Reviews and recommends updates to the guild's bylaws as needed.

🧵Comfort Quilts
Over 200 quilts are made annually for children and veterans in need. We donate to churches, shelters, hospitals, and the "We Honor Veterans" program. Members can contribute through quilt kits, pillowcases, flannel blankets, or VAQ blocks.

🧵Education
Integrated into monthly meetings, this segment features demos, lectures, and tools. Share your own quilting tips or request a topic!

🧵Historian / Scrapbook
Our historian maintains a scrapbook of guild events. Share photos or articles to preserve our legacy.

🧵Holiday Party
Led by Members-at-Large, this December event includes food, entertainment, prizes, and more.

🧵Hospitality
Greeters welcome attendees at a "Welcome Table," provide sign-in sheets, temporary name tags, and assist visitors.

🧵Membership
Recruits and welcomes new members while collecting annual dues each February. Any concerns can be directed to the committee or guild president.

🧵Newsletter - The Patchworder
Published monthly via email, it includes upcoming events, birthdays, meeting recaps, and more. Submissions due by the 20th of each month.

🧵Nominating Committee
Three members, appointed by the president, prepare the slate of officer candidates and conduct the October elections.

🧵Program
Each meeting includes a program, often featuring trunk shows or local shops. Chaired by the Vice President.

🧵Publicity
Promotes events through media and local quilt shops. Suggestions are always welcome.

🧵Quilt Show - Dakota Pieces
Held on odd-numbered years since 1991, our semi-annual show features member quilts, vendors, demos, door prizes, and a raffle quilt.

🧵Raffle Quilt Committee
Designs, creates, and promotes the raffle quilt. Members are encouraged to help sell tickets and display the quilt publicly.

🧵Show & Tell
Bring your current project or masterpiece to share! Held after each meeting’s program, this segment celebrates your creativity.

🧵Sunshine Committee
Recognizes milestones and challenges like births, illnesses, or losses. Let us know if someone deserves a thoughtful card.

🧵Visitors
Guests may attend two meetings before joining. Annual dues are $20.

🧵Workshops
Organizes quilting workshops and guest teachers. Past instructors include Karen Stone, Elly Sienkiewicz, and Ruth McDowell. Members have early registration access.

SMALL GROUPS

Small groups are a great way to learn and connect. Most meet monthly in public places such as libraries. Current groups include:

🧵Art Group: Focuses on artistic quilting styles.

🧵Machine Quilting: Dives into machine quilting techniques and literature.

🧵Embroidery Group: Hand-stitching projects together.

🧵Featherweight Group: Meets to sew using Featherweight or other vintage machines.

🧵Sit 'n Sew: Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays to casually sew and chat.

🧵 Veterans Appreciation Quilts: Meets on the Friday after our monthly meeting to assemble quilt tops from blocks made by members.  Completed quilts are given to veterans.

🧵Wool Group: Explores projects involving wool.

🧵Miscellaneous Groups: Some groups meet privately by invitation and often gather in homes.

Stay connected, get involved, and keep the art of quilting alive!