Our Mission:

To promote the art of quilting in its many forms through an active program of education and study.  

The Red Rose Quilters Guild is a 501c3 organization that provides lectures, hands-on workshops, and educational programs on a variety of subjects relating to quilts and quilting at its regular monthly meetings, studio, workshops and mentoring sessions. In addition, the Guild and its members seek to maintain the tradition of many quilters who historically have provided items of warmth and comfort to those around them by making quilts for a variety of shelters and other organizations in need.

2026 Guild Mini Groups: Comments by Guild President Bonnie McClun

You heard there are mini groups within Red Rose Quilt Guild!

You heard that they quilt, laugh, sew, snack and have a great time!

RRQG encourages the formation of 'mini groups' to facilitate the stated purpose of promoting the art of quilting in all its forms. The goal of the mini groups is to promote friendship, and to help others in their journey in quilting.

Our members at whatever their level of ability are welcome to join existing mini groups, if space is available, or to start a new group, with a focus, interest or geography in mind.  Guild mini groups are expected to adhere to the stated Procedures, Policies and Bylaws of the Guild if they want to be advertised by or in Guild publications, rather than being an independent group formed by invitations from one of our members.

A mini group is rather like a small retreat and a great way to get to know other members. Back in 2005 Sally Tobias and I (Bonnie) thought it would be nice to get to know quilters who lived near us, so we started Piecemakers, meeting once a month in the evening in our homes. Over the years we had a number of members join us. We had a great time. We sat and stitched and snacked. We worked on our own projects - I wanted to do an applique project since several of the members were experienced - they were a tremendous help and our friendships grew. We spent one year making friendship quilts together. After we retired, we moved our meetings to afternoons; after Covid we moved to a room at Landis. Many of us got to be very good friends. Sadly, Piecemakers no longer exists, but our friendships endure. 

Joining the RRQG and volunteering my time are probably one of the most significant things I've done for me. The skills I've learned from others and those special friendships are very special to me. I'd love to see more mini groups formed and the tradition continued. 

Some of our many, many photos, 

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