What do you look for in a quilt guild ?

[Sue R.]

Nancy....I also completely agree with your statement!!

The guild is a business but can be a gateway to bees. Guilds are a good way to take classes and participate in events.

If you are more interesting in a bee...place a notice in your place of worship...library...local quilt shop...you may be surprised at who is looking for the same thing.

FW

[Sue R.]

What I've heard is that most guilds have bees, but from your responses, I guess that differs from place to place.

That's why I asked the question. Interesting to see what people look for, and what variety is out there.


Sue

[Sue R.]

What I've heard is that most guilds have bees, but from your responses, I guess that differs from place to place.

That's why I asked the question. Interesting to see what people look for, and what variety is out there.


Sue

[Sue R.]

Most guilds have subgroups that concentrate on interests of those who participate. Through my guild, I joined an existing Baker's Dozen group and started a Slice Capades group with a few members interested in participating in making a slice quilt. There used to be a Round Robin group and several different BOM groups.

A quilt guild is a great place to find quilters interested in what you are interested in. So, if you want to be a part of a group that doesn't already exist, then start one within your guild.

[Sue R.]

Most guilds have subgroups that concentrate on interests of those who participate. Through my guild, I joined an existing Baker's Dozen group and started a Slice Capades group with a few members interested in participating in making a slice quilt. There used to be a Round Robin group and several different BOM groups.

A quilt guild is a great place to find quilters interested in what you are interested in. So, if you want to be a part of a group that doesn't already exist, then start one within your guild.

I HAVE TO ASK!!! What is a slice quilt? I have never heard of that description for a quilt style.

[Sue R.]

I think the guild you join depends on the goals you have for yourself.

I joined one guild that met weekly in a church basement as a working guild. Everyone brought individual projects to work on to the meeting. Tables were available to spread out tops and pin to batting. Ideas and help were given to those that asked. There were clicks within the group... but on the most part the ladies were great... sharing their knowledge to new members/ quilters. This group was very informal. I very rarely get to this group because it is far from my home and I can not go every week. I do try to make a meeting every couple of weeks.


I belong to a small quilt group at a local quilt shop. We use to have one day work shops and teach each other things we learned about quilting. Lately it has become more of a social ... less stitching more XXXtitching type of group. I have attended this group less and less as I do not have time to waste and want to learn more about quilting. Do not get me wrong they do a lot of work at home on individual projects but we no longer (for many reasons do group projects. ) I tried introducing different activities but there is little participation. They are a great bunch of ladies but I want to quilt with a group that is active and learning.


I also belong to a large more formal guild (monthly. ) They host lecture series, offer challenges, host Round Robins, does community-charity work, offer retreats and quilting opportunities and do other quilt activities. They are always trying to offer new activities and opportunities to the membership. This guild seems to specialize in traditional quilt patterns, applique and hand work. The majority of the speakers / lectures they host is along that line.


I am now considering joining a different group that meets monthly. They are very into contemporary - art quilting, using thread embellishment and other types of quilting techniques. I want to explore all aspects of quilt making. I am paring down my participation in the

I think a person needs to think about what they want out of a guild/group. What are they willing to put into that same guild / group. Getting to know people takes time, you have to be willing to put yourself out there ... so join into the various activities when ever you can. Help with the various guild activities . ( Selling raffle tickets at events, sewing charity quilts, editing the newsletter, chair or participate in the various committees that help raise funds for your groups.) You will be surprised at how many people you meet if you work on guild projects. Talk to as many people as you can. Remember to learn their names.

HOPE you find what you are looking for in your guild.

[Sue R.]

I HAVE TO ASK!!! What is a slice quilt? I have never heard of that description for a quilt style.

Here's my definition: A slice quilt is where an image/photo is sliced or cut up into multiple pieces, then each piece is independently interpreted by a different quilter using a technique of their choice and the pieces are brought back together to complete the image in the form of a quilt.

There are many examples on the web and in the TQS quilt gallery. Here's one I found on the web: http://www.joycehartley.com/slice.htm

Here's marbles: see-quilts/quilt-gallery/ and I have one similar to her's on my profile.