Past Outreach Projects

As members of the Decatur Quilters Guild we have particpated in many Community Outreach Projects over the years.  

 

For example we have supported

the following organizations and individuals:

  • Made hundreds of quilts and blankets for Project Linus, a national organization that makes blankets for ill and traumatized children;

  • Designed and made the quilt that currently hangs on the campus of Richland Community College;

  • Designed and made the quilt on display at the Decatur Public Library;

  • Made special neck pillows for the Cancer Care patients;

  • Made wheel chair quilts for residents of local nursing homes;

  • Make lap quilts for bedridden residents in local nursing homes;

  • Make a quilt each year to donate to a local charity for a fundraising project;

  • Offer free basic quilt making classes to anyone in the community;

  • Visit local nursing homes and assisted living facilities for the purpose of showing quilts we have made;

  • Volunteered time in a booth at the Farm Progress Show;

  • Made quilts for veterans in Illinois Veteran’s Hospitals

Current Outreach Opportunities

As needs arise and opportunities become available, the members of the Decatur Quilters Guild engage

in the following Outreach Projects.

 

For more information on current projects and opportunities please contact:  

Linda Boles or Sharon Thompson

 

Please join with us as we support the following:

  • Make quilts and blankets for Project Linus, a national organization that makes blankets for ill and traumatized children;

  • Make special neck pillows for the Cancer Care patients;

  • We have made quilts to donate to local charities for fundraising projects;

  • Offer free basic quilt making classes to anyone in the community throughout the year;

  • Visit local nursing homes and assisted living facilities for the purpose of showing quilts we have made.

  • We have and are presently making butterfly pillowcases for families who have lost someone in hospice care.  

The Decatur Quilters Guild is a not-for-profit organization made up of quilters who enjoy sharing

their love of quilting with the community by volunteering whenever we can as part of our

Decatur Quilters Guild Outreach Program.

Pillowcases Donated to

DMH Hospice

Matt from Decatur Memorial Hospice admires several of the 21 butterfly pillowcases  that were recently donated to 

for the Hospice patients.       

CHARITY QUILT 

This beautiful quilt pictured is our 2016 Charity quilt which was awarded to Dennis School 6th and 7th Graders for their Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser.  Pictured are their teachers Ashley Koeling (left) and Amanda Popovich (right).

Free basic quilting classes 

Would you like to learn to quilt? The Decatur Quilters Guild offers basic quilting classes.  These classes are 100% free and are available during the day and in the evening at various times during the year.  Anyone from 8-80 years old is welcome to join with us and you do not need to be a member of the Decatur Quilters Guild to participate.

 

CLICK HERE to contact Linda Boles for more information or call Linda: 217-412-0262

Decatur Quilters Guild

Guild Meeting Times and Locations

 

Day Meetings are held on:  

The second and fourth Wednesday of the month

Time:  10:00am - 2:00pm

Place:  Grace Baptist Church 3770 N. Water St.  Decatur IL

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Night Meetings are held on:

The fourth Monday of the month, March thru October

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Place:  Grace Baptist Church, 3770 N Water St., Decatur IL

 
 

Decatur Quilters Guild

P.O. Box 415

Decatur, IL  62525 

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Membership Benefits

  • Bi-monthly meetings

  • Early discounted registration for classes and trips.

  • Workshops, classes and lectures throughout the year by locally and nationally recognized teachers.

  • Free basic quilting classes for members and non-members.

  • Multiple opportunities to serve the community through quilts and quilting.

  • Guild Membership card - members are eligible for discounts at select fabric and quilt shops.

  • Friendship, Fellowship and plenty of Quilting Fun