Special Interest Groups
Special Interest Groups are composed of Guild members who have a common interest in a particular technique or style of quilting. Members may join these groups at any time and may belong to more than one group.
This page includes information about these groups that is not published to the public, including activities, projects, challenges, and leadership.
Mona Lisas
Leader: Lynette Helland
The 2024 Mona Lisa Challenge for the Quilt Show in June is "Mona Lisa's Flower Garden." Be creative! Ribbons will be awarded.
Rules:
- It must be original design – no patterns.
- The piece must be a quilted top, batting, and a back.
- There is no size limit.
Modern Mavens
Leader: Kristy Ohlson
The Modern Mavens will display quilts with the theme "Circles and Curves." Ribbons will be awarded.
Rules:
- Must be three layers.
- Must have facing or binding.
- Can be an original design or a modern quilt pattern.
- Minimum size is 120 inches diameter
The OGs
Leader: Melissa Grote
There will be a display at the quilt show showing several ways to design a quilt (no ribbons).
Scrappy Scrappers
Leader: Rita Schmidt
Adventurous Applique
Leader: Rhonda Jenner
Foundation Fanatics
Leader: Trina Miller
The Foundation Fanatics are working on a group quilt for the quilt show. Each member should make one or more Teddy Bear block to include in the quilt. See Trina for a foundation page. No ribbons.
English Paper Piecing
Leader: Rebecca Smith
Quilting Quest
Leader: ?
Dear Jane
Leader: Carla Fisher, Rhonda Jenner
Will display Jenet Sewell's finished quilt plus other blocks-in-progress. No ribbons.
Creative Stitchers
Leader: Lauri Becher
There will be a display only at the quilt show (no ribbons).
Wondrous Wearables
Leader: Lauri Schleusener, Kelly Desilets
There will be a display only at the quilt show (no ribbons).