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A Bit of History About Our Guild...

Cottonwood Quilters formed March 24, 1980

From a basement classroom to the reception hall of St. John's Church, the Cottonwood Quilters have made great strides.

The Bicentennial's "return to the basics" played an important role in the formation of our group (a gathering together of persons with similar interests). As more and more interest was shown in learning to quilt, regular classes were started in my basement. Paulette and I "found" each other through our same appreciation of quilts and quiltmaking and she was soon teaching, also, under our co-op name of "House on the Hill Quilters". We often lamented that there were such fantastic people in the different classes who would never meet each other, and the idea was sparked for a nonteaching group.

Thirty-four quilters attended the first "get-together" and thirty became charter members. We met in our basement classroom for two years on the 3rd Monday of each month. It was understood to "Come early, bring your own chair or plan to sit on the floor".

At that first meeting, the Cottonwood Quilters of Nebraska name was chosen and the aims of the group were accepted:
• To promote the appreciation and knowledge of fine quilts.
• To sponsor and support quilting activities.
• To encourage quilt making and collecting.
• To contribute to the growth and knowledge of techniques, textiles, patterns, history, and quiltmakers by providing educational meetings, travel and fellowship.

At the April meeting a logo was chosen, the first raffle quilt was planned, small social quilting groups were formed and By-Laws were submitted...COTTONWOOD QUILTERS was on its way!

If we never stray from the original purpose of our organization, it will always be a "warm and friendly" haven for those of us who share the love of a "warm and friendly" quilt.

Lois

A Bit of History – Addendum June 2005

The year 2005 brought a number of changes to Cottonwood Quilters. One of the original founders presented a suggestion to add a “Day Time” meeting to our Guild in the spring of 2004. A “trial” to test the feasibility of such a group was begun in January, 2005. The interest has been significant and has created a very positive addition to our already great quilt guild. At the same time, the Steering Committee felt that to support this initiative, it was time to find a facility that ould allow for growth and accommodate the Guild’s growing needs. Bethany Lutheran Church was selected as the new meeting place.

November 2013

A new location was secured as of November 2013 at Indian Creek Clubhouse located in Elkhorn. Evening and Morning meetings are now held at this location.

A Bit of History About Our Guild...

Cottonwood Quilters formed March 24, 1980

From a basement classroom to the reception hall of St. John's Church, the Cottonwood Quilters have made great strides.

The Bicentennial's "return to the basics" played an important role in the formation of our group (a gathering together of persons with similar interests). As more and more interest was shown in learning to quilt, regular classes were started in my basement. Paulette and I "found" each other through our same appreciation of quilts and quiltmaking and she was soon teaching, also, under our co-op name of "House on the Hill Quilters". We often lamented that there were such fantastic people in the different classes who would never meet each other, and the idea was sparked for a nonteaching group.

Thirty-four quilters attended the first "get-together" and thirty became charter members. We met in our basement classroom for two years on the 3rd Monday of each month. It was understood to "Come early, bring your own chair or plan to sit on the floor".

At that first meeting, the Cottonwood Quilters of Nebraska name was chosen and the aims of the group were accepted:
• To promote the appreciation and knowledge of fine quilts.
• To sponsor and support quilting activities.
• To encourage quilt making and collecting.
• To contribute to the growth and knowledge of techniques, textiles, patterns, history, and quiltmakers by providing educational meetings, travel and fellowship.

At the April meeting a logo was chosen, the first raffle quilt was planned, small social quilting groups were formed and By-Laws were submitted...COTTONWOOD QUILTERS was on its way!

If we ne

A Bit of History About Our Guild...

Cottonwood Quilters formed March 24, 1980

From a basement classroom to the reception hall of St. John's Church, the Cottonwood Quilters have made great strides.

The Bicentennial's "return to the basics" played an important role in the formation of our group (a gathering together of persons with similar interests). As more and more interest was shown in learning to quilt, regular classes were started in my basement. Paulette and I "found" each other through our same appreciation of quilts and quiltmaking and she was soon teaching, also, under our co-op name of "House on the Hill Quilters". We often lamented that there were such fantastic people in the different classes who would never meet each other, and the idea was sparked for a nonteaching group.

Thirty-four quilters attended the first "get-together" and thirty became charter members. We met in our basement classroom for two years on the 3rd Monday of each month. It was understood to "Come early, bring your own chair or plan to sit on the floor".

At that first meeting, the Cottonwood Quilters of Nebraska name was chosen and the aims of the group were accepted:
• To promote the appreciation and knowledge of fine quilts.
• To sponsor and support quilting activities.
• To encourage quilt making and collecting.
• To contribute to the growth and knowledge of techniques, textiles, patterns, history, and quiltmakers by providing educational meetings, travel and fellowship.

At the April meeting a logo was chosen, the first raffle quilt was planned, small social quilting groups were formed and By-Laws were submitted...COTTONWOOD QUILTERS was on its way!

If we never stray from the original purpose of our organization, it will always be a "warm and friendly" haven for those of us who share the love of a "warm and friendly" quilt.

Lois

A Bit of History – Addendum June 2005

The year 2005 brought a number of changes to Cottonwood Quilters. One of the original founders presented a suggestion to add a “Day Time” meeting to our Guild in the spring of 2004. A “trial” to test the feasibility of such a group was begun in January, 2005. The interest has been significant and has created a very positive addition to our already great quilt guild. At the same time, the Steering Committee felt that to support this initiative, it was time to find a facility that ould allow for growth and accommodate the Guild’s growing needs. Bethany Lutheran Church was selected as the new meeting place.

November 2013

A new location was secured as of November 2013 at Indian Creek Clubhouse located in Elkhorn. Evening and Morning meetings are now held at this location.

ver stray from the original purpose of our organization, it will always be a "warm and friendly" haven for those of us who share the love of a "warm and friendly" quilt.

Lois

A Bit of History – Addendum June 2005

The year 2005 brought a number of changes to Cottonwood Quilters. One of the original founders presented a suggestion to add a “Day Time” meeting to our Guild in the spring of 2004. A “trial” to test the feasibility of such a group was begun in January, 2005. The interest has been significant and has created a very positive addition to our already great quilt guild. At the same time, the Steering Committee felt that to support this initiative, it was time to find a facility that ould allow for growth and accommodate the Guild’s growing needs. Bethany Lutheran Church was selected as the new meeting place.

November 2013

A new location was secured as of November 2013 at Indian Creek Clubhouse located in Elkhorn. Evening and Morning meetings are now held at this location.

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Cottonwood Quilters formed March 24, 1980

From a basement classroom to the reception hall of St. John's Church, the Cottonwood Quilters have made great strides.

The Bicentennial's "return to the basics" played an important role in the formation of our group (a gathering together of persons with similar interests). As more and more interest was shown in learning to quilt, regular classes were started in my basement. Paulette and I "found" each other through our same appreciation of quilts and quiltmaking and she was soon teaching, also, under our co-op name of "House on the Hill Quilters". We often lamented that there were such fantastic people in the different classes who would never meet each other, and the idea was sparked for a nonteaching group.

Thirty-four quilters attended the first "get-together" and thirty became charter members. We met in our basement classroom for two years on the 3rd Monday of each month. It was understood to "Come early, bring your own chair or plan to sit on the floor".

At that first meeting, the Cottonwood Quilters of Nebraska name was chosen and the aims of the group were accepted:
• To promote the appreciation and knowledge of fine quilts.
• To sponsor and support quilting activities.
• To encourage quilt making and collecting.
• To contribute to the growth and knowledge of techniques, textiles, patterns, history, and quiltmakers by providing educational meetings, travel and fellowship.

At the April meeting a logo was chosen, the first raffle quilt was planned, small social quilting groups were formed and By-Laws were submitted...COTTONWOOD QUILTERS was on its way!

If we never stray from the original purpose of our organization, it will always be a "warm and friendly" haven for those of us who share the love of a "warm and friendly" quilt.

Lois

A Bit of History – Addendum June 2005

The year 2005 brought a number of changes to Cottonwood Quilters. One of the original founders presented a suggestion to add a “Day Time” meeting to our Guild in the spring of 2004. A “trial” to test the feasibility of such a group was begun in January, 2005. The interest has been significant and has created a very positive addition to our already great quilt guild. At the same time, the Steering Committee felt that to support this initiative, it was time to find a facility that ould allow for growth and accommodate the Guild’s growing needs. Bethany Lutheran Church was selected as the new meeting place.

November 2013

A new location was secured as of November 2013 at Indian Creek Clubhouse located in Elkhorn. Evening and Morning meetings are now held at this location.

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2020 - 2021 Meetings
August 2020

Flavin Glover 

August meeting lecture:  A New Look at Log Cabin Block
Class Sunday, August 18: Log Cabin Patchwork Houses
http://www.flavinglover.com/

*National Speaker - $10.00 fee for non-members  

September 2020

Greg Barner

September Meeting Lecture: Trunk Show
Class Sunday, September 22: One Block Wonder
Class Monday, September 23: Simplified 3D Quilt
http://www.gbarnerquilts.com

 *National Speaker - $10.00 fee for non-members  
 
October 2020

Jennifer Perkins
October Meeting Lecture: What the Judge Sees
Class Monday, October 21: Quilt Restoration
http://www.jenniferperkinsquilts.com 

*National Speaker - $10.00 fee for non-members  
 
November 2019  


Amy Bradley – Amy Bradley Designs


November Meeting:   History of a Designer & Trunk Show
Class Sunday,  November 17: Applique Amy’s Way


https://www.amybradleydesigns.com/
Instagram - @amybradleydesigns


*National Speaker - $10.00 fee for non-members  


January 2020
 
January Meeting Lecture: Judy Fletcher - Trunk Show
Class Sunday, January 19 - Collage Quilting taught by Judy Fletcher
Facebook:  - Celtic Quilter; Instragram @celtic_quilter 


February 2020
 
February Meeting Lecture: Joyce Franklin - Trunk Show
Class Monday, February 17, Curved Improv


March 2020


Sandi Griepenstroh - Lone Tree Designs


March Meeting Lecture:   Adventures with Rulers and Specialty Tools

 
 https://ltdquilting.com/
 
 *National Speaker - $10.00 fee for non-members  

April 2020


Sarah Bond
 
April Meeting Lecture: Trunk Show
Class Sunday April 19: Release the Geese!
Facebook - Sarah Bond; Instagram @slbphilly 
 
*National Speaker - $10.00 fee for non-members  
 
May 11, 2020
 
End of Year Wrap Up and Recognition Meeting 

About Cottonwood Quilt Guild

The objective of our group is to encourage quilting activities, along with the appreciation and knowledge of techniques, textiles, history and quiltmakers through educational meetings, travel and fellowship.

Come join the fun! New members and visitors are always welcome.

Cottonwood Quilt Guild
P. O. Box 27
Elkhorn NE 68022

We are so glad that you have visited our website! If you would like to find out more about our guild or if you would like to express interest in a class, contact us at by email. We would love to hear from you!!!

Please Come to our Next Meeting!

Zoom Meetings January 2023 and February 2023.   All other meetings will be held at Indian Creek Golf Course

3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM and the following Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM.

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Our in person meetings are going to resume this year with the exception of January 2023 and February 2023. The January and February meetings will be held using the Zoom app. Our meetings are held at the  Indian Creek Clubhouse, 3825 N 202nd, Elkorn, NE.   Only for the months of August and September 2022, our meetings will be held at the Relevant Center, 21220 Elkhorn Drive, Elkhorn, NE.  Our meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm and the following Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM.  If the meeting is held via Zoom, it will only be on Monday evening and not Tuesday morning.

The objective of our group is to encourage quilting activities, along with the appreciation and knowledge of techniques, textiles, history and quiltmakers through educational meetings, travel and fellowship.

Come join the fun! New members and visitors are always welcome.

2022/2023 Membership Rates

 

New Member Dues (or Renewing Member if by May meeting of previous year): $30
Renewing Member Dues (if after the May meeting of the previous year): $35

After February 1st, ½ dues and ½ newsletter expenses for the remaining year. (The year runs from June to May)





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