Illinois Quilt Guilds
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Alexis
The I Luv 2 Quilt Guild meets every third Monday, except in December when
there is no meeting. They meet at the Community Center at 7pm.
Aledo
Mercer County Quilter’s Guild. We have about 30 members and have been in existance for over 30 years. We meet the 4th Thursday of the month at 137 West Main Street, Aledo, Il (exceptions Thanksgiving). We have monthly programs and meet for a work day the first Friday of each month. For more information, contact paulineluepke5@gmail.com
Alton
Heartland Quilter’s Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to quilting.
We have speakers, a biennial quilt show, retreats, workshops and a monthly
newsletter. Night meetings are the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at St.
John’s United Church of Christ at 6th & Penning, Wood River, IL. Day meetings
held last Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at the same location. Annual dues are
$20. The Guild is NQA Chapter 361, IL 12. For more info contact Susan Spineto
at spspineto@live.com
Argenta
Learn & Teach Quilt Guild. Meetings are on the first Thursday of every month
at 6:30 pm at the Argenta Fire House. Annual dues are $15. Group offers a
Block of the Month program, monthly projects and an opportunity to learn new
techniques. Contact us by mail at PO Box 13, Argenta, IL 62501. Erika Phillips
erikaphillips@earthlink.net
Arlington Heights
Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild meets
at the Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL. NSQG has approximately 200 members, who pay $35/year in dues. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Rolling Meadows Community Center. We have brought many nationally known quilting celebrities to the Chicago area for informative lectures and workshops. NSQG also sponsors a biennial quilt show. Guests are always welcome at our meetings ($10 guest fee). Contact us at info@nsqg.club for more information.
Antioch
Northern Lake County Quilter’s Guild Antioch/Lake Villa. Northern Lake County Quilters’ Guild. We have about 100 members who meet the first Wednesday of each month at Antioch Township Center, 1652 Deep Lake Road located 1 block north of Deep Lake and Grass Lake Roads.Doors open at 6:30pm; meeting starts at 7pm. Annual Dues: $25 Guest Fee: $5 Visit our website for more information.
Bloomington
Bloomington-Normal Modern. There are nearly 40 members in this modern guild. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 6pm. We meet at Christ Lutheran Church, 311 Hershey, Normal. We have a Fabric Raffle of newly released fabrics at each meeting,Sew Fun Days every month, alternating Fri.& Sat., and quilting challenges! Dues are $25/yr. Come join the fun!
Canton
Piecers of the Heartland. We have 45 members who pay $12/year dues. We meet at 6:30 the second Monday of every month at Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton. Activities include Friendship Quilts for charities, Block-of-the-Month, programs, workshops, 6 newsletters a year & a show every 2 years featuring a raffle quilt, bed turning, demonstrations, vendors and members’ quilts. Contact nschell@fwslawyers.com.
Carlinville
Macoupin Prairie Quilters Guild. We have about 25 members. We pay $25 a year
in dues. We meet the second Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at the U of I
Extension Office. Since we are a new group, we are open for ideas for our
meetings. We have had classes on binding, hand quilting, paper piecing.
Contact Coffee_Mom@hotmail.com for more information.
Carterville
Shawnee Quilters meets at the First Baptist Church, 406 S. Division, Carterville, IL, third Friday at noon
comments: We have about 80 members. We have programs, workshops, classes, retreats, challenges,charity quilts and more.
EMail: rgrater@icloud.com
Comments: Guests are always welcome.
Carthage
Hancock County Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets on the first Tuesday of each
month at the Senior Center in Carthage, IL at 7 p.m. Dues are $15 per year.
Monthly programs, challenge projects, show & tell, workshops, charity
quilt-making opportunities, and networking with other quilters. Sharon
Anderson quiltlady13@gmail.com
Champaign
Illini Country Stitchers Quilt
Guild meets at 7pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month except
in November (second and third) and December (second only) at the St. Peter’s
United Church of Christ, 905 S. Russell Street, Champaign, IL . Meetings
include workshops, special programs, show and tell and discussions of guild
business. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Dues: Dues are $20 per
year for voting privileges and the monthly newsletter. Newsletter only
subscription is $15 per year. For more information, contact:
quilts@prairienet.org
Charles
Prairie Star Quilters Guild We currently
have 262 members. We have two chapters. The evening chapter meets the 4th
Monday of the month at 7 pm and the daytime chapter meets the next day,
Tuesday at 9:30 am. Monthly programs are with nationally-known teachers with
workshops. For further information please see our website.
Chicago
Quilt Connection is a community of women who meet to share their love of quilting. Where: 4358 W. Ainslie, Chicago IL 60630 on Thursdays from 1 to 7 PM. Newcomers are welcome! Bring your own project and stitch in good company. Our talents also include knitting, crocheting, garment making and needle crafts. Contact chris@toldme.com for more information, or view our website.
Illinois Quilters Inc. meets on the first Thursday of the month from September through June. We have a lecture by a well-known quilter,show and tell, workshops, and a fabulous fiber show. To learn more,check out our website.
TMB Threaders – hand-quilting club. We meet every Thursday at 6:00 at the Thurgood Marshall Branch Library. 7506 S. Racine
The Lakeside Quilting Guild, formed in April 2012, currently has 24 members. Guild meetings are held from 6:30 – 9:00 on the second Tuesday of the month, at the Treasure Island Grocery, on 55th and Lake Park. Other Tuesdays are used for quilting projects. Guild members have the opportunity to participate in charity projects, shop hops, retreats, fabric swaps, and quilt show trips.
Chicago Quilters Guild. The Chicago Quilters’ Guild has about 25 members. We meet the first Wednesday of the month, September through June at Saint Bede the Venerable Church, 8200 S. Kostner Ave, Chicago, Illinois. The guild meets in the basement of the church entering off of Kostner Ave. There is an elevator available for those who wish. Members Participate in block of the month, making and donating quilts for babies and children, show and tell and other Quilty activities. Speakers and a program are a part of every meeting. Dues are $25 per year. Guests are always welcome. For more information contact Kathy at(773) 919-1972 or email Winnie at twd3389@yahoo.com
Needles and Threads Quilters Guild meets from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the 4th Sat. of each month, except December. Membership is open to all who share a love of quilting. Dues are $25 per year. Activities include workshops, community service, show and tell, block of the month, trips, and an educational group that meets on Tues. & Thursday from 9 am- 12 pm. at Fernwood Park 10438 S. Wallace, Chicago IL. Please visit our website for more information.
Chicago Modern Quilt Guild. 80+ members, current dues are $40/year. Meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 2-5pm in Forest Park, IL. Guest speakers, workshops, challenges and sew-ins. Two retreats/year. Guests are warmly welcomed – Guest fee$10.
Clinton
Salt Creek Patchmakers. Clinton Area Quilt Guild – meets the Third Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Kenney Community Center located at 101 S Johnston St, Kenney, IL. Annual Dues are $20. We currently have 45+ members. We have monthly Sew Days beginning at 10 am. We have speakers/programs monthly. Our Community Outreach program is We Care and we make and distribute quilts to Schools, Fire/Police, Emergency Preparedness, Habitat for Humanity (House Blessings), Health Department, and local Build a Bed for kids. saltcreekpatchmakers@gmail.com
Crystal Lake
Scrappy Quilters. United Methodist Women chair a community quilt group for anyone interested in the art of quilting. There are no dues. We meet the first Friday and the third Thursday of the month from 9 – 2. We have a sharing time and then work on a group project each month. We meet at the First United Methodist Church, 236 W. Crystal Lake Ave. See our website for more information, or contact Diane Williams at K5Williams@sbcglobal.net.
Crystal Lake Midwest Quilt Guild meets at the Algonquin Township Office, Northwest Highway, Cary, Illinois 60013 on the second Sunday of most months to encourage and support the love of all things quilting. The group is diverse in its interests and experience and how they relate to quilting. We collect annual dues to support quilt education through lectures, trunk shows, and workshops. We also host several sew-ins and challenges for our members.
Email: Crystallakemqg@gmail.com
Danville
Vermilion Valley Quilters meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every Month at 9:30 a.m. At the Danville Public Library Meeting Room, 319 N. Vermilion, Danville, IL. 60 members, programs every month, and lots of show and tell. Call 217-304-0573 for more information
Decatur
Decatur Quilters Guild has 120 members with $20 annual dues. Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Soy Capital Bank, 1501 E. Eldorado; 2nd and 4th Monday, 6:30 PM, Faith Baptist Church, 875 W. Grove Road. We offer swaps, secret pals, classes, and trips and have an annual quilt show in April. Contact us at Decatur Quilters Guild, P.O. Box 415, Decatur, IL 62525
DeKalb
DeKalb County Quilter’s Guild, meets the
4th Thursday of each month, 100 members, dues $15. We have bi-annual Quilt
Shows, ongoing community projects, feature several national speakers several
months each year, as well as in-house programs.
Dixon
Petunia City Quilters The Petunia City Quilters meet the first Monday of each month except in July and September when meetings are held the second Monday. There is no meeting in January. Meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church, 110 E.Third Street, Dixon, IL.Yearly dues are $30. The guild has many activities including workshops, lectures and community service projects.
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Downers Grove
Faithful Circle Quilters. We have a membership of 175 quilters. Our dues are $30 annually. We meet at 7 PM on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the First Presbyterian Church at 4th & Fairview Ave. in Downers Grove. Check out our web site for a full list of programs, workshops and quilt show activity. Also, e-mail at faithful_circle@yahoo.com
Effingham
Crossroads Quilt Guild. We have about 50 members who pay $20/year in dues. We meet the 3rd Monday of the month at the 1st Christian Church. We have a block raffle every other month, quilting tutorials at every guild meeting, several sew days every month, retreats, and a quilt show every year. See our website for more information.
Elizabeth
Friendship Quilters. We have about 40 members who pay $15 a year in dues. We meet the first Monday of each month at 7pm in Elizabeth at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Contact Monica Groezinger at groezingerfarm@yahoo.com for more information.
Emden
Emden Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the second Thursday of each month at
7:00 P.M. at Emden Christian Church, 210 Corn Street, Emden, Illinois 62635 Dues are $10.00 per year. For more information, contact thomas@abelink.com or call (217)376-3385
Edwardsville
St. Andrew’s Quilt Guild is a group of St. Louis Metro East quilters sponsored by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edwardsville, IL. New members are welcome!
Flossmoor
Quilters Plus meets the second Wed.of the month, 9:30 AM, at the Blakey Center, 1 S. Rebecca St, Glenwood. Our programs feature outstanding speakers and workshops. Each Nov. we present a carefully vetted craft-and-quilt boutique, our major fundraiser. We are committed to community service projects. Our website has photos of our show-and-tell.
Forreston,
Country Crossroads Quilt Guild, We have about 70 members who pay annual dues.
We meet at 7pm on the third Monday of the month at the Forreston Grove Church,
Freeport Road, Forreston. No December meeting. We have a daytime sewing bee
and a potluck supper before the meeting. We have a monthly program, workshops,
secret sister, service projects and a quilt show every 3 years featuring a
raffle quilt.
Fulton
River Cities Quilt Guild is a small and friendly group of quilters who gather on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
We do quilt challenges, classes, service projects, show and tell. Our yearly dues is $20. We meet at Fulton Presbyterian Church at 311 North 9th Street, Fulton, IL. Kathy Stewart at 563/243-7621 or email me at kath_stirut@yahoo.com
Galesburg
Galesburg Piecemakers Quilt Guild.
We have over 100 members, dues $20. We meet 7 pm on third Thursday of every
month but December at the Faith United Methodist Church, 876 E. Knox St.
Galesburg,IL. 61401. We are celebrating 20 years. Even numbered years we
have judged quilt show, odd years we have a Charity Auction, Beginner’s
Plus, workshops, lessons, Spring and Fall retreats, shop hops & bus trips.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild, P.O.Box 1164, Galesburg, Il. 61402-1164,
OAKSQUILTERS – OAKS (Older Americans of Knox ((County), 176 N. Farnham, Galesburg, IL 61401). We meet on Sunday mornings – 10 am to 1 pm to handquilt; we also have a very old “quilting machine.” We use the proceeds from the quilting to benefit the OAKS Senior Center. We do a raffle quilt every year during Galesburg Railroad Days, however in 2010 we are having a quilt show August 14/15 and will have the raffle then. Contact oaksquilters@gmail.com for more information.
Geneseo
Geneseo Quilt Guild meets at the Exchange Street Works, 209 West Exchange Street, Geneseo, IL. on the second Monday of each month (no January meeting) at 7:00 pm in the Community Room. We are a growing guild with currently 50 members who pay $20/year dues. We have a quilt show every other year (odd year). Monthly meetings feature a program, show & tell, and the opportunity to network with other quilters. We do charity quilts for community needs and Quilts of Valor. Contact geneseoquilters@gmail.com or see our website and facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/geneseoquiltguild) for more information.
Glen Carbon
Ties, Needles and Threads Guild.
Meets at the Glen Carbon Senior/Community Center on the third Tuesday of
each month at 7:00 p.m. The guild covers all needle arts, including quilts.
Meeting consists of a speaker, demonstration type program, short business
meeting and show and tell. Refreshments are served. Membership is $20 per
year. Come and Join us as a guest for 2 meetings before joining. We have a
monthly newsletter, hold workshops lead by local and national instructors
and other fun and education activities. For more information, contact
tntquiltguild@gmail.com
Glen Ellyn
G.E.H.S. Quilters’ Guild. Meets the third Wednesday of every month at 9:00
a.m. at the Glen Ellyn Civic Center on Duane St. in downtown Glen Ellyn,
Illinois. We have a small membership which is continuing to grow but we are
capping membership at 50 paid members so that we can remain a more intimate
group. However, guests are always welcomed and encouraged to join us. We are
currently a group of about 25. Our yearly membership is $25.00 and goes to
support speakers, workshops and the Stacey’s Tavern Museum on Geneva Rd. in
Glen Ellyn which sponsors us. For further info and to receive future
newsletters, please email Candi Thomas at
Pionptchwk@aol.com
Hebron
Hebron Quirky Quilters
HQQ meets at the Hebron Il township offices on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 for fellowship and 7 pm for meeting. We are a small group of 15 and pay $36/ year. Guests are welcome. Email: margo.vandan@gmail.com
Henry
The Marshall-Putnam Quilters Guild meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the
month at the Presbyterian Church on Wirt St.
jen_nauman@hotmail.com
Hinsdale
Salt Creek Quilters Guild. Our
membership has 150 participants. We meet at 7:00 pm on the second Thursday
of the month – September through May. Meetings are held at The Hinsdale
Community House, 8th and Madison, Hinsdale, IL. Dues are $40 annually.
Guests are welcome to attend most meetings for $10. We feature nationally
known speakers/instructors and also draw upon our own membership for
Programs /Workshops. Our quilt show is every other year and features over
400 quilts. Our community service volunteers distribute 200+ quilts a year.
Huntley
Gazebo Quilters’ Guild generally meets on the second Tuesday of each month, September through June, at the Congregational Church of Huntley, 10812 N. Church Street. Meeting times are 9:00 AM to Noon. Membership dues are $12.00 per year; guest fee is $5.00. Contact
odbean@comcast.net
Itasca
Itasca Quilters Guild meets at the Itasca Library, 500 W. Irving Park Rd. Itasca, every 3rd Wednesday at 7p.m. We have about 30 members and we meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Our meeting location is usually the Itasca Community Library, but it would be best to check via email if the location had to be changed. We enjoy speakers, presentations, sew-ins, retreats, and charitable work. Questions can be directed to: Terri Swiderski at twoclefs@aolcom.
Jacksonville
Quilters Anonymous quilt guild meets at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Time Square Sewing Complex. We have about 45 members and dues are $20 per year. We have block of the month challenges, lots of show and tell, workshops, monthly programs, demonstrations, guest speakers, annual sewing room hop, FQ lottery, games, snacks and share ideas. laseiz51@hotmail.com
Jersey Gals Quilt Guild
A small guild meeting on the third Thursday of the month at the Times Square Sewing Complex during the morning 10:30 am-noon. Monthly programs offered by members, show and tell, trips to area quilt shops, and charity quilting. Dues are $10 per year. Contact khughes310@gmail.com for more information.
Joliet
The Joliet Quilters Guild meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 pm at the Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 North River Road, Shorewood, Illinois. Our membership always welcomes guests and new members. Our dues are $20 per year. Join us as we explore the exciting art of quilting! For further info, contact
quiltrose@aol.com
Kankakee
Kankakee Quiltmakers Meeting Second Thursday of the month @ 7:00 PM Calvary Bible Church 2587 E. Armour Rd. Bourbonnais, IL Contact Donna McGovern for more details: 708-828-5110. We have approx. 90 members. Our membership fee is $25.00. We have a variety of programs from our own members to well known quilters. We have several breakout groups which meet monthly as well. We do a block of the month and have a show and tell at each meeting.
EMail: dmcgovern9041@gmail.com
Keokuk, Iowa
TriState Quilters. We have about 30 members who pay $12 a year in dues. We meet at 7pm on the third Tuesday of the month at the Keokuk Art Center.
Lena
Lena
StageCoach Quilters
We have about 30 members who pay $15.00 a year in dues. We meet at 7pm on the fourth Monday of the month at the Lena Methodist Church, 118 West Mason Street, Lena, Illinois 61048. Visitors are welcome!
Lincoln
Quilters at Heart meets at the Oasis Senior Center,2810 Woodlawn Rd. Lincoln, IL 62656. We have about 50 members and dues are $20 a year. We meet at 7:00 pm on the 4th thursdays at the Oasis Senior Center of Lincoln. We do a swap block and various programs throughout the year.
EMail: asuebidwell@hotmail.com
Lockport.
Heritage Quilters Guild Meeting at VFW
of Lockport, Il 2nd Tuesday of month at 7pm. $30 membership $5 guest. Meet
from September to May, do not meet in summer months. Contact:
HQGnewsletter@yahoo.com for more information.
Macomb
Prairie Quilters meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:15 pm at the University Baptist Church located 315 N Sherman Ave. In Macomb, Illinois.
We have around 40 members with dues of $20 a year.
sorrells@macomb.com
Mendota/Oglesby
Mendota Nine Patch Quilt Guild meets at the Dickenson House in Oglesby, Ill.
at 7 pm the second Tuesday of each month. Our dues are $12 a year. We try to
have a small lesson at each meeting for the newer quilters. We have show and
tell, go on trips, do one charity quilt each year and have a fall weekend
retreat. junebug73041@comcast.net
Metropolis
Massic Quilt Guild meets on the 1st Monday of the month at Metropolis Civic Center. Show and tell at all meetings with classes free to members. Contact cozequilts@yahoo.com for more information
McHenry
Country Quilters of McHenry
Fostering the art of quilting through education, sharing, and hands on activities. We meet at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30) on the first Thursday of the month. Current meeting place is McHenry Township Building, 3703 N Richmond Rd, Johnsburg IL. Dues are $40/year. Guests are welcome. If we have a paid speaker, guests pay $5, otherwise they are welcome for a meeting at no cost. Email: countryquilters83@yahoo.com
Moline
The Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild meets the first Tuesday of each month
at the First Congregational Church in Moline, Ill. Meeting times are 1
pm and 7 pm. This guild serves the greater Iowa/Illinois Quad Cities.
Morris
Pieces From The Heart
Quilt Guild, PO Box 145, Morris, IL, We meet at 7 p.m. the first Thursday
of the each month at the First Midwest Bank 220 West Main Street Morris, IL
60450. We have monthly speakers, retreats in August, yearly raffle
quilts to benefit charity and a quilt show every other year.
Mt Vernon
Cedarhurst Quilters meet monthly on the first Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the
Creative Art Center at Cedarhurst, 26th Street and Highland View. We have 15
members; dues $15 annually. Annual quilt show held the month of August.
Meetings include programs on quilting books, techniques or members work on
quilts for the needy. Contact: Linda Short, 618/244-6130 or
artcenter@cedarhurst.org
Mundelein
Prairie Patch Quilt Guild. We meet the 2nd Monday of the month from
September thru June at the Community Protestant Church, 418 North Prairie
Ave., Mundelein, Illinois (2 blocks off of Route 45 on Hawley in downtown
Mundelein at the corner of Hawley and Prairie). Our mailing address is P.O.
Box 338, Mundelein, Illinois 60060. All quilters, all ages and skill levels
are welcome. We have monthly speakers, show and tell and much more. Doors open
at 9:00 A.M., meeting begins at 9:30 A.M. Contact Betsy K. at 847 573 0321 or
Sue M. 847 918 8454 for more info.
Naperville
Riverwalk Quilters Guild. We have ~150 members and meet on the 2nd Tuesday of most months. Meetings start at 7 pm and are held at Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville, IL. Activities: guest speakers, workshops, show ‘n tell, charity projects, biennial raffle quilt and show, and quilt bees. Contact info@riverwalkquilters.com
Neoga
Sew Happy Hearts. We have about 30 members who pay $24 a year in dues. We meet at 6:00 pm on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Municipal Bldg. in Neoga. We have a business meeting following refreshments, show and tell, and a program or demonstration. We have Sew Days each Saturday in the odd months (Jan, March, May, etc.) and every Thursday in the even months (Feb., April, June, etc.). We do charitable work, workshops, veterans quilts, etc. We have a yearly show in June.
Normal
Hands All Around Quilt Guild
Hands All Around Quilt Guild meets at 7 pm on the first Thursday of the month at the Mennonite Church of Normal, 805 South Cottage Ave., Normal. The Guild sponsors speakers along with workshops that are held during the day. For more information, contact haaqgwebmaster@gmail.com.
O’Fallon
Hearts ‘N Hands Quilt Guild. We are a guild of about 150 members and pay $25 a year in dues. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at O’Fallon First United Methodist Church in O’Fallon. We have block of the months, charity projects, workshops, and speakers.
Oak Park
The Park City Quilters We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Childcare is available based on demand. Location: Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church 405 S. Euclid Ave Oak Park, IL., 60302 Please use the entrance on the east side of the building. All skill levels are welcome to attend. The purpose of this guild is to share the love of quilting and learning with networking and friendship.
Olney
The Olney Quilt Guild meets on the first Monday of the month at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Olney.
Oswego
Wego Quiltin’ meets at Oswego Presbyterian Church, 1976 Illinois 25, Oswego, IL. We meet the first Monday of each month (except July & September due to the Holidays). The meetings are a 7pm in the church library (doors open at 6:30pm). Our dues are $20 per year. We have 25-30 members. We do lots of charity quilting. For more information, please contact Cheryl Parker, jncparker4@comcast.net, or 1-630-251-5003.
Ottawa
Illinois Valley Quilters’ Guild.
We have about 50 members. We meet at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of the
month in the basement meeting room of the Epworth Church on Gentleman Road
in Ottawa, IL. We have a block of the month, classes, bus trips, two raffle
quilts per year to benefit charity and we do a show every two years.
Camp Tuckabatchee Quilters. We
just celebrated their 20th year as a quilting group. They are not an
official guild, but a group of dedicated quilters who have volunteered at,
and helped to support Camp Tuckabatchee Inc, for many years prior to forming
the group. Camp Tuckabatchee, Inc. is a not for profit, day and resident
camp, established in 1927 in Ottawa, Illinois. Once it was discovered that
the group had a common interest in quilting, they decided they could help
support the camp and enjoy their hobby at the same time. They have a quilt
show and raffle every other year and the proceeds go to the camp.
Paris
Paris
Bee Quilters Guild
We have 18 members who pay $20 for a year in dues. We meet on the 4th Mondays of each month at 6:30pm in the basement of the Otterbein United Methodist Church,
406 W Washington St, Paris, IL 61944. We don’t have a meeting in December. We have Birthday fat quarters, monthly Lottery block, some classes and road trips. We make items for the Nursing Homes, Christmas for Kids program and collect fabrics for an Illinois Prison. At the present we are making two quilts to donate to the Nat’l ALS and also one for the local ALS chapter. The local ALS chapter raffles off the quilt as a fund raiser.
EMail: pantle75@gmail.com
Peoria.
Gems of The Prairie Quilters Our guild has 200 members who pay $30/yr. dues. We meet the first Wed.at St.Paul Lutheran Church,1427 W.Lake St.Peoria,61614 at 6:30 pm. Each month we have a speaker,show & tell, block lotto,50/50 drawing. Annual Autumn Gems Quilt Show at Peoria Civic Center. contact us via P.O. Box 9543, Peoria, IL 61612 or info@gemsoftheprairie.com
Pinckneyville.
Nine Patch Quilt Guild. We are a small but active group which meets the first
and third Tuesdays of each month September through May from 9AM to 2PM at
First Baptist Church. Our meetings begin with show and tell, then we work on
projects. We choose a quilt pattern, each member makes her own quilt. We take
a shopping trip in Dec and have a retreat in Feb. Members often demonstrate
new techniques but we also have teachers from the area come to help us learn
new methods and improve our skills.
Plainfield
Pride of the Prairie Our monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Zion
Lutheran Church, 111th & Book Rd, Naperville, IL 60564.
Poplar Grove
All quilters at any level of experience are invited. We meet at 7pm on the
second Friday of the month at the Candlewick Lake Outpost. We share ideas,
hear interesting speakers, learn new techniques, and participate in group
projects.
Princeton
Covered Bridge Quilt Guild. We have 150 members who pay $24 a year in dues.
We meet at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the First Baptist
Church, 1719 Euclid Ave.,Princeton. We have block of the month, classes
including beginner quilting, Mystery Quilt instructions, Challenge projects,
biannual quilt show in odd numbered years, and lots of Show and Tell. We have
a quilt raffle in connection with our Show. We make quilts for local charities
to raffle also. Guests are welcome for a $5.00 or $8.00 fee, depending on the
speaker.
Robinson
Illini Prairie Quilt Guild meets every 4th Monday of the month at 7pm. Block
drawings, BOM, occasionally mystery projects and social time are wonderful.
Our membership has grown to over 50 members strong. Dues are $12 per year.
Occasionally, we have a person come and do a class (Jodie Barrows for
example). We also have a quilt show the last Saturday in October, which
coincides with the annual Fall Follies.
Rockford
Sinnissippi Quilters: Sinnissippi Quilters
Our guild was established in 1980 and average 150 members. Dues are $40 annually, Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 1PM and 6:30 pm at Grace United Methodist Church, 3555 McFarland Road. Activities include: speakers, charity projects for our community, show ‘n tell and workshops. Our quilt show is every other year on the first weekend of May. Contact us at PO Box 1556 Rockford IL 61110 or see our website. Email: sqi2101@gmail.com
Saint Charles
Prairie Star Quilt Guild
We have over 200 members, hold a quilt show every other year (2024 is a show year), do charity & community projects, and have many Bees. The Evening and Day Chapters meet monthly (except in December), on the 4th Mon at 7:00 pm and the following Tue at 9:30 am at Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles, IL. Meetings in January and February are virtual so we can enjoy each others company even if the weather is not cooperative.
Programs and workshops are open to non-members. Membership $35. Guest Fee $10. For information on upcoming speakers, visit our website: psqg.org.
Saint Joseph
Starter Patch Quilt Guild. Meets weekly, evenings. Limited
membership.
We have been meeting regularly, taking turns making quilts for each other,
for several years. Entering in quilt shows, service projects, educational
outings related to quilting, collecting quilts, and tasty snacks are sidelines
for our guild, as we explore and grow within the artistic medium of quilting.
We “Sisters of the Cloth” are our own theropy and support group as we
collectively meet life’s joys and challenges together.
Salem.
Happy Hearts Quilt Guild – 70 members-$20 dues. Meet monthly, 2nd Saturday at 10 am @ First Christian Church, 1200 W Boone, Salem, IL. We meet,have
show & tell,& a program. Annual quilt show in October. email happyheartsqg@gmail.com.
Sandwich
Fair City Quilters. We have 55 members and our dues are $20 annually. We
meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Federated Church of Sandwich. Each
meeting is an opportunity to learn more about quilting. We have programs and
workshops. Our members work together to create our fundraiser quilt. 25% of
the proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society, with the remainder
going to our treasury. Please contact Chris Schank, President at
faircityquilters@comcast.net for more information. We welcome
quilters of all levels. Come join the fun & fellowship!
Schaumburg
Sarah’s Grove Quilters’ Circle. We have ~55 members who pay $20 a year in dues. We meet the first Tuesday of every month (except December) at St. Peter Lutheran Church (located at 202 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194). Our meetings start at 7p.m. We do birthday club, swap blocks, charity quilts show, and “show and tell” demos. Please contact us on the Facebook page for more info.
Email: struckj49@gmail.com
Sesser
The Rend Lake Piecemakers meet the the 4th Tues of each month at the Sesser, Il community building. 6:30 to 7:00 is social time with programs to follow. Show and tell, retreat, sew days for special projects. Kids quilts and Hero quilts. Please come join us….. ilpiecemaker@yahoo.com
South Holland
Heritage Quilters Guild of
South Suburbia. Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (excluding July,
August and December). Meetings 7pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 651 E
166th Street, South Holland, IL 60473. New members welcome. Visitors are
welcome for a small per meeting fee. For more information email to:
quilting@heritagequilts.org
Springfield.
Q.U.I.L.T.S. Quilters United in Learning, Teaching and Self Improvement. Meets 2nd Monday each month. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St. Meeting at 7pm, then, program (speaker, demonstration, trunk show), show-and-tell, snacks. 3-4 workshops ea. yr, biennial quilt show, raffle quilt. staft@springnet1.com
Sycamore
DeKalb County Quilters’ Guild meets at the Federated Church, 612 W State St, Sycamore, IL 60178
We have about 50 members who pay $30 per year from June 1st to May 31st. We meet the fourth Thursday of each month except November and December. During our meetings we have a speaker, show ‘n tell, and sometimes games. Contact info@dcqg.org for more information.
Taylorville
CCQG – Christian County Quilt Guild
We meet the third Thursday at Davis Memorial Church, 1500 W. Franklin, Taylorville, IL. We host a quilt show odd years and national teachers even years. We participate in strip/block exchanges, charity projects, Project Linus, other fun events! Email: christianco.quilt_guild@yahoo.com
Contact: Angie Slovick 217-827-4262
Waterloo
Friends in Stitches meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Avenue, Waterloo, IL 62298 Meetings consist of speakers, demonstrations, show and tell, block of the month and more. Small groups that have formed with the guild are: Charity quilts, Handwork, Quilting Bee and Ladies night out. For more information friend them on Facebook
Western Springs
Salt Creek Quilters Guild. The Salt Creek Quilters Guild has250 members. Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the second Thursday of the month September through May, at The Community House at 415 W. 8th Ave. (corner of 8th and Madison) in Hinsdale, IL. Contact admin@saltcreekqg.org for more information.
Wilmette
Illinois Quilters (IQI) offers speakers, workshops, service projects, an annual retreat, and more. First Thursday of the month, September through May, at Beth Hillel,3220 Big Tree Lane Wilmette, Illinois 60091 Doors open 6:45, and the program begins promptly at 7:30 pm. (Nov, Dec, and June have alternate meeting places, check website for complete info)
Prairie Point Quilt Guild, 910 Ament Rd, Yorkville 60560
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