 |
Monthly
educational programs and workshops
by nationally known and local quilting teachers and authors
provide updated and timely quilting information, and enlarge
members' knowledge of classic quilt making and history as well
as the newest technical innovations in the art of quilting.
Click here for this month's program.
|
| |
|
|
Monthly
show and tell of work by members --beginners to experts-- inspires
and informs. Click here to link to available Show
and Tell Galleries.
|
| |
|
|
Blocks
of the Month and Block Swap patterns are offered to our members.
More information can be found in the Guild
Newsletter
|
| |
|
|
Quilt
Challenges and Round Robins offer imaginative quilting possibilities.
Most recently Guild Members completed Mystery Quilts.
To view them click here. |
| |
|
|
Pot
Luck Suppers are held twice a year in December and July and
give members the chance for more camaraderie and conversation
with other quilters.
|
| |
|
|
Quilters'
College presents a variety of "mini classes" to improve
and expand members' quilting skills.
|
| |
|
|
Library: The Santa Monica
Quilt guild maintains an extensive library of new and classic
quilt references. Selections from the extensive library
list are available to members to check out and use.
|
| |
|
|
Philanthropy:
The Santa Monica Quilt Guild sponsors a variety of community
projects. The guild has taken on projects for: quits for
victims of hurricanes katrina and Rita, The Downtown Women's
Center, Project Angel Food and The Children's Circle. Past projects
have also included L.A. Goal, collecting books for Reach Out
And Read; making baby quilts for The Venice Free Clinic; making
quilts for Caring for Babies with AIDS; making Reach for Recovery
Bags for breast cancer patients; and outreach to the Santa Monica
Rape Crisis Center. Members recently made placemats for Meals
on Wheels. Mini Groups made quilts for the YWCA Transition
Program.
Please click philanthropy to learn
more about our current projects.
|
| |
|
|
Newsletter:
Our monthly publication keeps members informed of Guild activities,
and also presents topics and information of general quilting
interest. News of interest about guild members is often included.
This can be received either via email or regular mail.
|
| |
|
|
Several
"Mini Groups" comprised of guild members meet regularly
to pursue their individual and group quilting interests.
|
