We have different things going on every month at our guild meetings. We have had quest speakers but some of my favorite activities from the past year have been
1. Heirloom Quilts - Members brought in quilts that have been passed down to them from a previous generation and told the history of the quilt and most of the time we had a picture of the original quilter. A drawing was held for all members who particiapted for a prize.
2. First Quilt - Members brought in the first quilt they have ever made. This was a hoot when everyone started talking about what they didn't know when they first started.
3. Christmas in July - Members were divided into 3 groups and were given demonstrations on cute quick gifts to make for Christmas. There were handouts that went with the demonstrations. The demonstrations were presented by quild members.
4. A local quilt shop came in and showed quilts made with various patterns and they also set up a mini store where we could buy kits for the quilts, fat quarters, patterns etc.
5. English Paper Piecing Night - I contacted Paper Pieces and they sent enough sample kits free of charge for every member to learn how to paper piece by making a flower like the ones in Grandmother's Flower Garden pattern. The following month members brought in what they turned that flower into(ie. pincushions)
6. Flee for all - Members bring in quilting or sewing related items that they would like to sell. Each member must mark their items with their name and price.
7. Free Table - table set up at each meeting for things you want to get rid of but can't bring yourself to throw away. If no one takes your item you are responsible for taking it back home.
8. Charm Square Swap - We usually do this at Christmas but have done it at different times of the year. A theme is chosen ie. Christmas. You place in a ziplock or sandwich bag 12 - 5" charm squares of the chosen theme with your name on the baggie (everyone always uses an address label) - we allow multiple bags from each person. So if you bring one bag you may take one bag from the big box we have set up for the baggies. There is no picking through the box for what you want. You stick your hand in and pull out a baggie and that's what you get. The only way you would get to put it back is if what you pulled out is your own baggie. If you bring 15 baggies of charms than you get to pull 15 baggies from the box. Great way to built up your charm stash.