I am starting a quilting club!!!! (at my church)
#11
I was thinking about doing something similar at my church. I was going to do a once a month quilting time. Then a weekly Bible Study where we would go through Genesis and at the beginning of each month we would do a quilt block that correlates with Genesis (tree of life, garden of eden, jacobs ladder...)
Our church also has a ministry that helps the homeless, and needy and making quilts to help them would be a wonderful way to help that ministry.
Our church also has a ministry that helps the homeless, and needy and making quilts to help them would be a wonderful way to help that ministry.
#14
What a great idea! And 5 people without even publicizing!
You have good plans there.
I am in a similar group, but it doesn't meet in a church. We meet at a member's home. We have devotions, and then one member presents a block of the month that goes along with the devotion. (IE, Joseph's coat, Jacob's Ladder, Crown of thorns) There is time to get help on whatever techniques needed for that block.
We decided at the outset that, for a year, we would each make the block presented, to give to the group, and a second block to keep. Now that the year is done, we have split the 'group' blocks, and are each responsible for making a quilt to give to charity.
Have fun with your group! It sounds wonderful. :thumbup:
You have good plans there.
I am in a similar group, but it doesn't meet in a church. We meet at a member's home. We have devotions, and then one member presents a block of the month that goes along with the devotion. (IE, Joseph's coat, Jacob's Ladder, Crown of thorns) There is time to get help on whatever techniques needed for that block.
We decided at the outset that, for a year, we would each make the block presented, to give to the group, and a second block to keep. Now that the year is done, we have split the 'group' blocks, and are each responsible for making a quilt to give to charity.
Have fun with your group! It sounds wonderful. :thumbup:
#15
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: NE Pa.
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I started a group at our church and we now have 10 people.We meet twice a month on Thursday morning and bring all our stuff to sew etc. We do charity quilts sometimes when the need arises, we make a baby quilt for any child baptized in our church and we work on our own projects. Two people volunteer each time to bring lunch taking turns. This year we did a round robin where everyone made a row to add on our quilt. That was fun. Three of our ladies do not belong to our church but heard about our group and we welcomed them to join.
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 1,537
I think you got a good thing going there. Think about stretching the time to two hours. Someone alwasys has trouble getting to meetng on time and start when you plan to start.
Skip the treats. I worry about food on quilts if they get passed around.
Plan an adgenda for 6 months in advance. This Will give the gals something to plan on. Suggestions: bring a fav book that you like, demonstrate a speed piecing technque, or a quick easy block such as disappearing 9 patch, etc. Ask for gals to sign up to be responsible for the activity.
Twice a year we have a ufo sewing frenzie. We bring stuff we are working on in hopes to maybe get something done.
Send a newletter online with the focus for that month's meeting.
Join a quilt group in your area. Maybe you'll get new members for your group.
Remember, quilting is a hobby that we all love. Show your love for this "therapy" and this will be wonderful for everyone.
Skip the treats. I worry about food on quilts if they get passed around.
Plan an adgenda for 6 months in advance. This Will give the gals something to plan on. Suggestions: bring a fav book that you like, demonstrate a speed piecing technque, or a quick easy block such as disappearing 9 patch, etc. Ask for gals to sign up to be responsible for the activity.
Twice a year we have a ufo sewing frenzie. We bring stuff we are working on in hopes to maybe get something done.
Send a newletter online with the focus for that month's meeting.
Join a quilt group in your area. Maybe you'll get new members for your group.
Remember, quilting is a hobby that we all love. Show your love for this "therapy" and this will be wonderful for everyone.
#20
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central PA
Posts: 5,573
Originally Posted by AbbyQuilts
Originally Posted by nursie76
Gosh, what part of PA are you in? I would love to join :-)
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