Guild HistoryThe Santa Monica Quilt Guild was founded in 1990 through the inspiration of Gerry McGuire, who at the time was the proprietor of McGuire’s Quilt & Needlework. The Guild started with approximately 10 quilters. The first meeting was held in October 1990 at the Santa Monica Public Library on Main Street. Some of the Charter Members are still active in the Guild.
The first philanthropy project was the donation of a Log Cabin quilt to The Dream Street Foundation. The first quilt show was in August, 1992. Fifty-seven members exhibited 134 quilts. Santa Monica Quilt Guild is a member of the Southern California Council of Quilt Guilds. |
Programs & Workshops
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Philanthropy
The Philanthropy committee organizes charitable works throughout the year, in partnership with community organizations.
DonationsGuild members donate quilts to local charities, hospitals, and disaster relief efforts. Philanthropy also collects food bank donations at monthly meetings.
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Special Sewing ProjectsIn addition to quilts, we also organize special sewing projects like drawstring bags for homeless shelters, Christmas stockings, or placemats for Meals on Wheels.
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Sewing NightEach year, we host a group sewing night to create quilts for charity. Members contribute quilt blocks throughout the year, which go into these quilts.
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Current Board Members (2022 - 2023)
PRESIDENT: Aileen Cooke
VICE PRESIDENT: Allison Leong TREASURER: Kennalee Mattson SECRETARY: Lani Hee, Veronica Gray PROGRAM/WORKSHOPS: Laurie Reyen MEMBERSHIP: Sheila Cummins |
WAYS & MEANS: Perla Rothenberg, Keiko Tapp, Ron Tapp
PHILANTHROPY: Luann Jaffe, Bobbie Blake HOSPTALITY: Sheila Cummins, Betsy Barker NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Pam Overton WEBSITE MANAGER: Emily Watts CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Jennie Kraft |
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