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In 1984 - Guild Formed
In 1984 - Guild Formed
The Lakeside Quilters' Guild formed in 1984 under the leadership of Mary Ellen Frenzel. In the fall of 1984 she placed the following ad in the Oshkosh newspaper: "All interested Quilters meet at the Oshkosh Library on October __, at 6:30 p.m." (date unknown).
The Guild was launched.
In 1985 - First Newsletter
In 1985 - First Newsletter
First newsletter was called Waves - Lakeside Quilter Club. The Guild had 43 members by January 1985. Dues were $5.00.
The following is a letter written by Mary Ellen Frenzel for the first Lakeside Quilters' Guild Newsletter, January 1985:
Dear Quilters,
The interest and enthusiasm shown at our first three meetings is proof that Oshkosh really needed a Quilt Club. We now have forty-three members! Each one of you seems to be so excited about this intriguing craft.
The objectives for this club have been designed to meet your needs: to learn more about quilting, to share your work, to solve your problems, to make new friends, and to obtain personal satisfaction from your project.
Therefore, you need to be aware of all the areas related to quilting: fabrics, supplies, techniques, teachers, classes, lectures, workshops, and show books, and magazines. We shall explore the world of quilting together ... I look forward to our adventure.
By March of 1985, the newsletter was called Lakeside Ripples.
In the fall of 1985 we had morning and evening meetings on the same day: 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. In September 1985, the first quilt made by 21 members was called Dashing Shoofly. In October 1986, Carol Piper, a Guild member, purchased it.
Founder, Mary Ellen Frenzel, served as president for two years.
In 1989 -
Quilt Made for Theatre Production
In 1989 -
Quilt Made for Theatre Production
A 16 foot-by 16 foot quilt that took 42 Lakeside Quilter's Guild members more than 2,300 hours to construct was the centerpiece for the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Theatre production Quilters in February 1989. The quilt was started in the summer of 1988 and was amazingly finished six weeks early! The quilt is currently housed at the Oshkosh Public Museum. View the Oshkosh Northwestern news article below for the full story.
In December 2024 members got to view the quilt for the first time since it was given to the Oshkosh Public Museum. Below are some responses as the quilt was viewed:
I was so amazed at the size of this quilt....I cannot imagine maneuvering the blocks to sew this together.
Our group had the fortune of Laura Ramseier in our group, and because she was one of the members who helped construct this beauty, she shared little interesting tid-bits about it.
I can't believe all the work that's in this quilt - It was quilted by hand!
Wow. Just incredible.
The colors are so vibrant!
We can't thank the Oshkosh Public Museum enough for taking such great care of this treasured quilt.
2009 - Celebrating 25 Years
2009 - Celebrating 25 Years
2009 marked the Guild's 25th anniversary.
To commemorate this event, members of the guild created an anniversary quilt.
The quilt was completed in July 2009.
2024 - Celebrating 40 Years!
2024 - Celebrating 40 Years!
In the Fall of 2024 the Lakeside Quilters Guild was celebrating its 40th year of serving the Oshkosh area.
Over those years we have shared our quilts and knowledge with the community and hope to continue our service for at least another 40 years!
To celebrate Guild members are participating in a Block of a Month mystery challenge.
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