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

Cottonwood Quilt Guild

Check out these quilting events in the area:

Prairie Point Quilters and the Ashland Arts Council, we would like to invite you to Stitches and Stories on September 28, 2024 at the Ashland Methodist Church (1442 Adams Street).

The day will start with a free local quilt show from 9am to 12pm. From 2pm to 4pm there will be a presentation of over 100 quilts stitched by Diane Gubbels, a talented designer and applique artist. Inspired by her mother, Diane learned the art of sewing and is passionate about quilting. She has been sewing for as long as she can remember and it is one of her greatest joys to share the work of her hands as she unfolds the stories from her heart.

Admission to the afternoon presentation is $10 per person and tickets can be purchased through our Eventbrite page: stitchesandstoriesne.eventbrite.com.

Quilt Show Flyer

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Threads Across Nebraska - October 4th and 5th, Kearney NE

Threads Across Nebraska

Classes at Threads Across Nebraska

Prairie Piecemaker Quilt Guild
2024 Quilt and Needlework Show – Trip Through the Quilt Galaxy
Friday, October 18, 9:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 19, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. First Lutheran Church,
3200 East Military, Fremont, NE 68025
Admission: $5.00

Quilt Show Flyer