Welcome Local quilters!The Gold Bug Quilters Guild of El Dorado County represents quilters of all ages and interests in the art of quilting and fabric art. We believe that the best way to contribute to the growth and knowledge of quilting is through education and fellowship. We hold meetings each month at which time we share techniques, designs, and projects (complete or not). The Gold Bug Quilters also use their talents for community service projects such as creating comfort quilts that are donated to such organizations as the Senior Center, Child Protective Services and Family Connections, Foster Families Service and Foster Families and Infant Development Center.
Gold Bug Quilters was started in July of 1987 with 12 members. The name was chosen to represent our Gold Rush heritage. We encourage visitors to join us at one of our meetings for an experience in the world of Quilting Arts. Guild Comfort Quilts
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Guild MeetingsOur meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of the month at the American Legion Hall
4561 Greenstone Road, Placerville, California 95667. The doors open at 5:30pm and the meeting starts at 6:00pm. The meeting is open to members and visitors. The program consists of a brief information time, a special program, refreshments, "show and tell", and drawings for "pot of gold", birthdays, fabric basket, and "block of the month". There is a fee of $4.00 per meeting for non-guild members. |
Quilting Resources
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Here are some on-line quilt exhibits that may be of interest to you: The National Quilt museum's collection has become available online in partnership with the Alliance for the American Quilt through the Quilt Index. To see all of the museum's quilts, visit www.quiltindex.org Smithsonian Collection: www.si.edu/spotlight/national-quilt-collection International Quilt Museum: www.internationalquiltmuseum.org/collections/collection-highlights 
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Monthly ProgramsUpcoming programs planned for this year:
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Quilt Show Winner 2023
Congratulations to Diana Steele, our viewers choice winner for the quilt show. Saturday Sept 30, 2023.
Comfort QuiltsGold Bug Quilters collaborate on quilts for our community. Common quilting sizes can be found below.
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BABY size – between 36″ X 36″ and 52″ X 52″. This size can depend on whether the quilt will be used in a crib or not
CRIB size – between 30″ X 46″ and 36″ X 50″
LAP size – between 52″ X 68″ and the length can be from about 52″ – 78″. Although a lap quilt can be any size, a quilt that a child will want to bring along could be as small as 36″x36″. A lap quilt that is 42″ x 60″ is great for cuddling up on the couch.
WHEELCHAIR LAP QUILT – 27” X 36″ to 36″ X 47″, – with the 2 lower corners cut off as a half square triangle. Adding ties is sometimes a good idea, or putting flannel on the back, so they don’t slip off. Don’t forget the quilt can be for a men or a women.
CRIB size – between 30″ X 46″ and 36″ X 50″
LAP size – between 52″ X 68″ and the length can be from about 52″ – 78″. Although a lap quilt can be any size, a quilt that a child will want to bring along could be as small as 36″x36″. A lap quilt that is 42″ x 60″ is great for cuddling up on the couch.
WHEELCHAIR LAP QUILT – 27” X 36″ to 36″ X 47″, – with the 2 lower corners cut off as a half square triangle. Adding ties is sometimes a good idea, or putting flannel on the back, so they don’t slip off. Don’t forget the quilt can be for a men or a women.
Meeting LocationAmerican Legion Hall
4561 Greenstone Road Placerville, California 95667 Our meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of the month. |