You can learn a lot about a quilt guild just by watching its members arrive.
At the Sewrority Sisters Quilt Guild in Ellerslie, Georgia, they walked in carrying bags of quilts, bins of fabric to share, and most of all…
BIG SMILES!!
With over 100 members, this guild has plenty going on. But what caught my attention was the care they took to make everyone feel welcome.
The membership committee greets members at the front door…
Then it’s past the raffle quilt ticket sales table in the hall…
… and into a room full of quilters, fabric, and activity!!
For a guest, all of that activity could feel a little overwhelming. But the Sewrority Sisters have that covered!
Guests stop at the Hospitality table, where a committee member welcomes them and takes them around the room, explaining what’s happening.
There’s the “free table,” with treasures ready to find a new sewing room…
The birthday raffle…
…and t he 50/50 rafflle and door prize tickets!…
I loved that guests were given a personal introduction to the guild. It’s so much easier to join in when someone takes the time to show you around!
Like so many quilt guilds, the Sewrority Sisters put their skills to work for others through charitable projects and Quilts of Valor.
One particularly fun touch is their incentive for members who complete five charity quilts during a designated period…
A sunflower pin!!
What a sweet way to recognize the time, fabric, and love that go into those quilts.
And the welcome continues as new members join. They come to the front of the meeting and are formally presented with their guild pin…
That little ceremony says so much…
You belong here!
Before I start each of my talks, I love to take a group photo…
I had such a wonderful time sharing “Stop Thinking, Start Scrapping” with this group and meeting so many of its members.
Thank you, Sewrority Sisters, for welcoming me into your quilting community. Your generosity, enthusiasm, and BIG SMILES made it a visit to remember!!
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One of my favorite things about quilting is motivating others and helping them in their quilting journey. As part of this endeavor, I LOVE to present programs and workshops to groups and guilds around the world. All of my programs work well with Zoom meetings, and I would love to speak to your group.
You can find out more at this link…..