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.
Rose Hill Manor Quilt Show
The Guild voted in 1992, and again in 2005, to adopt the Rose Hill Manor Quilt Show as an on-going project. There has been a needlework or quilt show at Rose Hill Manor in Frederick since 1974. We continue this tradition as a quilt show of quality reputation, open to all quilters. At each show we raise $1500-$2000 for The Children’s Museum at Rose Hill Manor. We have contributed toward period clothing for the interpreters, new reproduction locks and lighting, UV protection, and website development for the museum.
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.