The Four County Quilters have a few traditions that serve to make the Guild fun
and successful.
Holiday Party/Ornament Exchange
At the December meeting we have a party with games and an exchange of handmade ornaments for those who wish to participate. Holiday show and tell adds to the festivity.
Challenge
The first challenge was a Christmas challenge - fabric and theme relating to the season. Since then it has evolved. Fabrics and themes change with each committee. Challenges encourage us to stretch our quilting abilities.
Raffle Quilt
We make a raffle quilt to raise money for speakers and programs. The committee chooses a design, buys the fabric and prepares it for making the top. The committee has the option to have the guild help make it or to do it themselves. The cost is paid for by the guild. The winning ticket is drawn at the December meeting.
Service Project
Each year the service committee selects a project that will benefit the community. We have made baby quilts, single bed size quilts for the Maryland Sheriffs' Youth Ranch, lap quilts for nursing homes, extra large bibs for a nursing home, cancer pillows and caps. It is very rewarding to see people come together and make a difference for someone's needs.
Nametags and Door Prizes
In an effort to match names with faces we wear nametags. Everyone wearing a nametag gets a ticket for the drawing at the end of the meeting. Door prizes are mostly donations, it's always fun to win something.
May Banquet
This is a celebration of this year's efforts, a voting for the changing of the officers, and door prizes galore.
President's Quilt
Last year's president is responsible for making this year's president a wall hanging size quilt as a thank you gift. The quilt can be a group effort or a single effort. It is presented at the annual meeting. If the previous president cannot do this the vice-president oversees the project.