Agave Quilters Guild

On April 4, 1995, the first general meeting was held and those who attended completed an information sheet. Quilting experience ranged from basic beginner to very advanced, using both hand and machine quilting. A contest was soon held to pick a name for the chapter. The name Agave Needlers was suggested by Jerry Hurckes and by unanimous vote was accepted. In July, a formal request was made for a chapter charter and by August, we were informed that our chapter was official!

Today the guild is known as Agave Quilters Guild, and is made up of around 100 members who share a love of quilting, whether traditional or contemporary, pieced or appliqued, large or small. Monthly meetings take place September through May with speakers, educational classes, boutique sales, quilt shows, small friendship groups, and community service projects, all of which provide an opportunity to develop friendships, enjoy fellowship, and contribute to our community. Our December meeting is replaced by our Annual Holiday Luncheon, held at an earlier time and at a different nearby location .

Meetings:

During our monthly meetings, we receive a brief update from each committee chairperson; followed by our scheduled program in which an outside speaker gives a presentation; show and tell; a short break; and door prizes (not necessarily in that order). Members have an opportunity to visit with each other, sign up for educational classes and/or friendship groups, and pick up a quilt kit from the community service table to take home and sew, after which it will be donated by the guild to an organization in need. We have a designated "share table" where members can bring in sewing related items they no longer need or want. Items are placed on the table for others to take home. All leftover items are gathered up by a designated member and stored until the next meeting.

Committees: