Clicking on the name of the group listed below will take you to their website.
Wisconsin Quilters is a guild dedicated to providing inspiration, instruction, and encouragement in the art of quilting throughout the State of Wisconsin. Quarterly meetings offer lectures and workshops led by instructors and quilt artists from the national teaching circuit, as well as Show and Tell, luncheon, and business meeting. Members and non-members are welcome to all events. Be sure to check out this website for tons of info on what is going on in quilting in Wisconsin.
The cover quilt used on the WQI brochure as well as for the graphics on the WQI website is my Basket of Blooms quilt. I am very honored to have had one of my quilts selected for the statewide guild publicity.
If you have ever dreamed of a lovely getaway place situated in beautiful countryside, with gourmet meals and nothing to do but quilt all weekend long, this is the place for you! Patsy McCluskey's Homestead Cabin Retreat has been delighting quilters ever since she opened her doors in 2005, getting rave reviews from all who have stayed there. The word 'pamper' is used by Homestead enthusiasts repeatedly! The Homestead Cabin Retreat is a quilter's spa, where there is light and space and atmosphere galore (did I mention the massage chair??)
We are so blessed to be able to quilt. For so many, it is their passion. And for so many, they share their passion by quilting for a good cause. Let me tell you about a very good cause that can use your support. Quiltmaker Ami Simms has started the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative. The goals of the project are to raise awareness and to fund research so a cure can be found for Alzheimer's disease. How can you help? Check out the Priority Alzheimer's Quilt Auction, where quiltmakers have donated quilts that fit into a flat Priority Mail envelope for on-line auction. Since January 2006, the Initiative has raised over $186,000. If you know anyone affected by this terrible disease, you know how devasting it is for patient and family alike. Whether you donate a quilt, or place a bid, let your quilting support a great cause.
The American Quilt Study Group focuses on preserving our quilt heritage. Research is presented annually at a seminar, and throughout the year in its publications. This group is a must for those who love quilt history. It brings together historians, collectors, folklorists, authors, and quilt lovers, weaving womens studies into quilt history, with accute attention to accurately recording our quilting history. Their yearly publication of research papers presented at the seminars is an invaluable research tool. Check it out!
After Ami saw my purse pack tissue cover pattern, she contacted me to see if she might adapt it for a terrific fundraising project for The N.E.W. (North End Womens) Life Center and After School Program serving families at risk in Flint, Michigan. Not only does teaching the project to women there give them new sewing skills, but they can sell the tissue covers to raise much needed funds. See how you can help, and get a pattern for a quick and easy project in the process.
Also on Ami's website is information on how you can help raise money for Alzheimer's research through quiltmaking. This terrible disease impacts not just the patient, but the extended family as well. Ami invites quilters to donate quilts for her "Priority: Alzheimer's Quilts Auction". Quilts a maximum of 9" x 12", the size that will fit into a Priority Mail Envelope, are donated, and anyone can place a bid. Money from the auction goes to Alzheimer's research. To date, over $157,000 has been raised for this worthwhile cause. Join in.
If you are searching for some really fine machine quilting, this is the site to see. Diane is an exceptional quiltmaker, winning the AQS machine quilting award more times than any other quilter. Her site not only contains pics of her inspirational quilts, but also has an easy-going journal (check out 'ruminations') that you will enjoy reading. Be sure to add her newest book to your library. "Quilt Savvy, Gaudynski's Machine Quilting Guidebook" is a must for machine quilting!
One of the most prolific designers in quilting today, Judy's website is worth checking out. Subscribe to her newsletter. It is free, and always fun to read.