Welcome to the San Luis Valley Quilt Guild
The San Luis Valley Quilt Guild was founded in 1991 to promote the art, skill, and appreciation of quilts and quilt making. The guild offers numerous ideas and opportunities for learning and sharing for quilters of all skill levels--novice, experienced, or expert! New members are welcome to join at any time!
The Guild meets on the third Saturday of every month from 9:30 to Noon or later at the United Methodist Church located at 215 Washington in Monte Vista. There are often all-day gatherings which include a business meeting, potluck lunch, and work session or class. All activities are announced at the meetings and will be published in the newsletter before the meeting day. Members are welcome to participate or not with any or all of the guild’s activities.
Beverages are provided at every meeting. Everyone is encouraged to bring a plate, bowl, cup, utensils, and napkin as the guild has gone “green”. Annual membership dues are $25.00 payable in June of each year. After January, dues are pro-rated for the remainder of the fiscal year for new/renewing members.
We encourage members to be involved by volunteering for occasional tasks to maintain the guild, such as committees which include Hospitality, Membership, Helping Hands Charity Quilts, Librarian, Projects, Programs, Publicity, Newsletter, Historian, and Quilt Show.
The Guild has several regular activities throughout the year, such as:
*Block-A-Month or Mystery Quilt projects.
*An annual Challenge, which is due at the April meeting. A challenge means taking a set of rules, theme, or pre-selected fabric pieces decided upon by the challenge committee and creating a small quilt of your design. The challenge is a secret project submitted in a paper bag with your label covered, so no one knows who made the item.
*An In-House Raffle allows members to donate quilt-related items at each meeting. Proceeds go to the guild’s general fund. Tickets are $1.00 each.
*Members are encouraged to bring quilt-related Door Prizes to meetings for our monthly drawing. You may not get a door prize every time you bring one, since guests are included in the drawing to welcome them. If you do get a door prize one month, consider bringing one or two prizes next time so others may enjoy.
*Occasionally the guild hosts a Colorado Quilting Council (CQC) meeting.
*A quilt documentation day is done periodically.
*Charity Projects for the Victim Advocates and the SLV Health’s Oncology/Infusion Center are done on an ongoing basis and from time to time quilts are made for local auctions or other venues.
*Programs geared to a variety of skill levels are offered at every meeting so you can learn a new technique, tool, or product. The guild seeks to utilize the expertise available within the group. There may be additional fees for some programs or classes. Contact the Program Committee and volunteer to share your skills and knowledge with the group! Periodically well-known national teachers do special classes or workshops.
*The Guild sells 10" small quilts or other handmade items at various venues to raise funds that support our charity projects and educational offerings. Consider making a few to keep our stock fresh.
*The San Luis Valley Quilt Guild does an annual show. See San Luis Valley Quilt Guild Show rules for details. Quilting Retreats are planned at locations near the San Luis Valley typically in the Spring and Fall.
*UFOs: The Guild challenges members each year to finish their "unfinished objects". When you bring a completed UFO for Show and Tell, you may be selected for a prize.
Contact for the guild as of Jan. 1, 2020, is Peg Collins at [email protected]
Retreat FAQ
Download the following file for retreat information.
| retreat_faqs.pdf |
Name Tag Instructions
Download the following file for the pattern and instructions to make your name tag.
| san_luis_valley_quilt_guild_name_tag.pdf |
Helping Hands Guidelines
| helping_hands_quilts_for_donation_guidelines.pdf |
| oncology_quilt_and_tote_bag_guidelines.pdf |
Bylaws of the San Luis Valley Quilt Guild
Article I Name
The name of the organization shall be the San Luis Valley Quilt Guild.
Article II Purpose
The purpose of this guild shall be to stimulate an interest in quilts, to promote and advance the art of quilt making, and to conduct educational programs and services in the design and techniques of quilt making.
Article III Members
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in quilts.
Article IV Officers, Committee Chairs, Duties and Budget
The elected officers shall be the Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and one Member-At-Large. Terms of office will be one (1) year. Terms shall begin at the June meeting and continue through May of the following year. The Co-Chair automatically succeeds the Chairman for a one-year term.
Section 1. The Chair and Co-Chair (hereafter called "Co-Chairs") shall preside at all meetings and appoint committee chairs. They shall be ex-officio members of all committees except the nominating committee.
Section 2. The secretary shall take and keep complete and accurate minutes at all board and guild meetings. She shall conduct and make available guild correspondence.
Section 3. The treasurer shall collect and record all dues, funds, and expenses of the guild. She shall keep a written record of all transactions and present the membership with itemized reports. She shall keep a current membership roster.
Section 4. A Governing Board, comprised of the elected officers as noted above, provides guidance to the committee chairs and approves and oversees the budget allotted for committee activities, tasks, and events of the guild. The Governing Board should meet at least annually to review the organization's goals, activities, and needs for the upcoming year. A final annual budget must be approved by the membership through a voice vote by the September meeting.
Section 5. Committee chairs must submit a proposed budget for the year (June through May) to the Treasurer for review and approval by the Governing Board. Any additional funds needed beyond the final budget must be approved by Governing Board.
Article V Elections
In April, the Co-Chairs shall appoint two (2) members to a nominating committee. A slate of candidates shall be presented at the May meeting. Persons will be elected by a majority vote of members present through a voice ballot.
Article VI Meetings
The regular meeting shall be on the third Saturday of each month. The bylaws of the SLV Quilt Guild may be changed by presenting the proposed changes at one meeting and the members present will vote at the following meeting.
SLV Quilt Guild Bylaws, revised 10/27/07, by Sue Foster
The name of the organization shall be the San Luis Valley Quilt Guild.
Article II Purpose
The purpose of this guild shall be to stimulate an interest in quilts, to promote and advance the art of quilt making, and to conduct educational programs and services in the design and techniques of quilt making.
Article III Members
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in quilts.
Article IV Officers, Committee Chairs, Duties and Budget
The elected officers shall be the Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and one Member-At-Large. Terms of office will be one (1) year. Terms shall begin at the June meeting and continue through May of the following year. The Co-Chair automatically succeeds the Chairman for a one-year term.
Section 1. The Chair and Co-Chair (hereafter called "Co-Chairs") shall preside at all meetings and appoint committee chairs. They shall be ex-officio members of all committees except the nominating committee.
Section 2. The secretary shall take and keep complete and accurate minutes at all board and guild meetings. She shall conduct and make available guild correspondence.
Section 3. The treasurer shall collect and record all dues, funds, and expenses of the guild. She shall keep a written record of all transactions and present the membership with itemized reports. She shall keep a current membership roster.
Section 4. A Governing Board, comprised of the elected officers as noted above, provides guidance to the committee chairs and approves and oversees the budget allotted for committee activities, tasks, and events of the guild. The Governing Board should meet at least annually to review the organization's goals, activities, and needs for the upcoming year. A final annual budget must be approved by the membership through a voice vote by the September meeting.
Section 5. Committee chairs must submit a proposed budget for the year (June through May) to the Treasurer for review and approval by the Governing Board. Any additional funds needed beyond the final budget must be approved by Governing Board.
Article V Elections
In April, the Co-Chairs shall appoint two (2) members to a nominating committee. A slate of candidates shall be presented at the May meeting. Persons will be elected by a majority vote of members present through a voice ballot.
Article VI Meetings
The regular meeting shall be on the third Saturday of each month. The bylaws of the SLV Quilt Guild may be changed by presenting the proposed changes at one meeting and the members present will vote at the following meeting.
SLV Quilt Guild Bylaws, revised 10/27/07, by Sue Foster
