VCQ supports the Virginia Quilt Museum
Located in Dayton, VA at the Silver Lake Mill, the Virginia Quilt Museum was founded in 1995. The museum has vast gallery space to exhibit all genres of quilts from historical to modern and everything in between. Programs and workshops are held throughout the year hosting lecturers, quilting classes and a Stash Blast where fabric is sold by the pound. Group tours, guided tours, and hands-on presentations are also available. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Visit the VQM website to see what’s happening now:
The Virginia Quilt Museum is seeking new volunteers. Volunteers can help with any number of tasks but the most pressing needs are docents and gift shop help. Volunteer shifts are three hours and the museum asks that you commit to one shift a month. Fill out a volunteer application today!
Bassinette Covers for Children’s Hospital
Do you have a yard of child friendly fabric and 30 minutes to spare? Make a quick bassinette cover by downloading these instructions: BassinettCoversPattern
Hopes and Dreams Quilts for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
VCQ participates in the “Sew Generous Quilt Guild” Challenge sponsored by many quilting businesses and usually places within the top 3 donators to win prizes. The prizes are distributed during in-person meetings to help members make more quilts to donate. Visit the Hopes and Dreams website to learn more, see the sponsor’s list, enter in another challenge category (Individual, Quilt Shop, Professional, Sew Popular or Sew Lovely) or buy a finished quilt: https://www.quiltersdreambatting.com/hopesanddreams/
Have you finished all your UFOs? Would you like to make a charity quilt?
ALS quilts should be a minimum size of 45″ x 60″. All lap and bed quilts over the minimum size are welcome. Patterns to inspire your generosity will be posted here soon.
Have a completed quilt to donate? Please complete this form to turn in with your quilt at the next meeting: