BUT---GO Slow, don't say alot just observe, listen real carefully before you ask a question. Some guilds are dictatorships and the hirarky is real stiff.
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The usual difference between a quilting club and a quilt guild are clubs are usually just a group that gets together and sews. Guilds have by-laws and elect officers and generally follow Roberts rules of order for meetings.
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If you can't locate a guild thru you local quilt shop, what about asking if there is a group of quilter that gather informally at a church, community or senior center? Also check on the internet for charity quilt groups (i.e. Project Linus). I have met wonderful ladies & learned a tremendous amount from working with my local Project Linus chapter 'blanketeers'. Plus they don't charge dues like the local quilting guild does.
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I would love to join Quild club but unfortunately I work 2nd shift. Would love to have some of the discount. Sad I can't qualify for them. But it be worth checking into in your area and see if you like it.
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We have a couple guilds in Madison wi. You can really learn a lot and find inspiration by attending! I wish I could go to more meetings :)
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Originally Posted by EvieD44
(Post 6385798)
they do have guilds in Japan. Our guild The Shining Tides has a sister guild with the towns (Fairhaven Ma.) sister city....Tosashimizu Kochi Japan
Maybe that's changing and a guild trend is sweeping Japan. :) |
I am part of a sewing group. Nothing real formal. We have a quilt show every year which the entire community is encouraged to participate.We go on shop hops together and enjoy each other's company. No quilt police.
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Google quilt guilds in your state and you will find out whether there are any guilds near you. Guilds typically meet once month, have some sort of program presented by a quilter with a particular skill, do commun ity servie projects, have all day sew days several times each year, have challenges for members, etc. As a rule, quilters are the nicest people you will meet. Try it!You will like it! dnf
Originally Posted by Tfch8184
(Post 6383103)
What is a quilt guild?
I've never heard of them till coming hear. It sounds like a quilting club but I would like some details about them. |
Originally Posted by Tfch8184
(Post 6384612)
I just looked up guilds in my state.
Sadly the closest one to me is over half an hour away and meets during my daughters bedtime. But I have an entire online community and I've met some some quilters who work at my local Joann's that I jibber jabber with all the time. Let Daddy put your daughter to bed, or get a sitter if he works nights and go meet some new people. If they meet every week try to go at least once a month. Make time for yourself. |
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