What's New?
Spokane Fire Survivors.
As some of you may have heard, The Quilting Bee in Spokane, WA has announced they are collecting quilts, pillowcases, and pet bedding. I spoke with the shop today (8/14) and they are at capacity as far as storage is concerned. They will be working with local non-profit organizations but, as yet, distribution channels have not been clearly defined. They ask that we hold any quilt donations for the time being. In the meantime, we will reach out to the relief agencies in Spokane to identify any non-profit organizations that are willing to accept quilts. We will provide any updates here and/or by email.
We all know from our experience with the Eaton/Palisades fire survivors, that it takes time to build the infrastructure to distribute quilts. Right now they are focused on the more basic needs.
In the meantime, please work within your guilds to make and collect quilts that we know are needed and will be much appreciated.
We all know from our experience with the Eaton/Palisades fire survivors, that it takes time to build the infrastructure to distribute quilts. Right now they are focused on the more basic needs.
In the meantime, please work within your guilds to make and collect quilts that we know are needed and will be much appreciated.
Note: Membership Pages for Member Guilds and Affiliates as well as the Insurance page are currently being updated. Please check back after September 1.
In September watch for information about the Threads of the Games Quilt Exhibition.
SCCQG Special Meeting - Social Media Follow-Up
Once again, Caryn's talk about Social Media Nuts and Bolts was full of information, ideas, and how-tos. To view the recording, use this link and passcode.
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/0fjQ7sOwIYiAqE9kU7AUnfUVklb469jpVywi2vMHFi6Tkr8KOYw1IGaXB0YPuq8H.CnNkIP__IMr4Lmsh?startTime=1782579780000
Passcode: 8A*&+7xr
SCCQG Quarterly meeting, Saturday, July 11, 2026
The meeting was excellent with lots of good information about Square. As for the timeline, Jeff Warner's presentation on Threads of the Games Quilt Exhibit begins at 00:21:00. Liz's presentation on Square - How It Can Help Your Guild starts at 00:39:00.
To view the recording, use this link and passcode.
SCCQG Exhibit at Road to California 2027
Olivia Carnahan will curate our 2027 exhibit. More information will be available in the September 1 newsletter. No special theme this time. We're looking for new quilts from your guild!
Check out the Calendar at the bottom of the Home Page!
Lots of new events posted on the calendar recently.
To add an event your guild is hosting, send your event information to info@sccqg.org for Sandy, our webmaster, so that she can post your information on the Calendar.
Gallery of Guild Opportunity Quilts
Go to the Calendar to view details on how/where to purchase tickets.Please use the following information to prepare your opportunity quilt photos and information for submission to the Gallery of photos:
- Provide an image file of the quilt (JPG or JPEG or PNG format)
- Please size the image to 300 pxls (pixels) on the largest side of the photo.
- Either in the email forwarding that photo or a separate document, give us the name of the quilt, the size, date of the drawing and other information you wish to provide about the quilt. Provide this in Microsoft Word format.
Nite Owl Quilters Guild Opportunity Quilt. Explosion of Color. Size: 96"x96"
Two chances to win: finished quilt and just the top.
August 28, 2026
Friendship Square Quilt Guild Opportunity Quilts. Tis the Season (89"x106") and Midnight Jewels (67"x84"). Tis the Season was a president's quilt donated back to the guild from a former guild president. Midnight Jewels (stand included) was pieced by Heather Christensen and Sue Housel using Kaffe Fassett fabrics. Machine quilted by Bob Jackson at A Quilting Hand.
September 20, 2026
Valley of the Mist Opportunity Quilt. Hug. Size: 100"x108"
This beautiful quilt will be auctioned during our annual Outdoor Quilt Show held in Old Town Temecula, October 3, 2026.
Tickets are available from guild members as well as at the show.
Simi Valley Quilt Guild Opportunity Quilt. Welcome to Our Neighborhood. Size: 42"x48"
Appliqued and quilted by Charter Member Laurie Maas (41 years and counting!).
October 24, 2026. The FIRST Opportunity Quilt for our Guild since 2016!
Orange County Quilters Guild Opportunity Quilt. A Year Stitched in Blue. Size: 56"x72"
Hand embroidered, machine pieced and hand quilted by guild members.
December 2, 2026.
Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild Opportunity Quilt. My Garden. Size: 79"x79"
Created by Guild members. Custom Quilting by Lori Brothers.
December 10, 2026
Valley Quiltmakers Guilt Guild Opportunity Quilt. Stitch It - Don’t Ditch I. Size: 70"x70"
Applique by Dottie Cincis, Pieced by Chris Weiss, Custom Quilted by Frances Rice-Farrand.
December 10, 2026
Olde Town Quilters of Nipomo Opportunity Quilt. Celebrate USA. Size: 72"x100"
Beautiful quilt of all 50 states showing their state outline, bird, flower and year of admission into the USA. The basket contains various sewing items and is part of the winning ticket.
December 17, 2026
Seashore Quilters Guild Opportunity Quilt. Seashore Suburbs. Size: 61"x71"
January 22, 2027
Valley Quilters Guild Opportunity Quilt. May Flowers. Size: 57"x71"
Many guild members participated in making the quilt. Tickets are a donation of $1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00.
February 13, 2027
Hi Desert Quilt Guild Opportunity Quilt. Blooming Baskets. Size: 80"x80"
This quilt, a “Dear Jane” quilt, was showcased at the 2016 AQS Quilt Show in Paducah, Kentucky. One attendee described it as “perfectly done!”. Jane A. Stickle patiently crafted the original quilt in 1863 using fabric sample swatches from her local country store. HDQG member, Linda Anderson, pieced, quilted, and donated this quilt to the HDQG. Each block in this quilt was hand appliqued.
March 14, 2027
Heart of California Quilters Guild Opportunity Quilt. Gemstones. Size: 97"x88" Made by Sandy Giersch. Longarmed by Patty Cramer.
March 14, 2027
Quilters by the Sea Opportunity Quilt. American Glory Revisited. Size: 61”x82”
Our salute to the Declaration of Independence is called ‘American Glory’ and our version added Revisited to recognize we made a few different color choices.
May 13, 2027
Fallbrook Quilt Guild Opportunity Quilt. On Point Floral Medallion. Size: 90"x100"
Started and hand appliqued by Nora Fusco, finished by Tricia Voight, quilted by Betsy Shirkey, binding done by Sewing Sisters Friendship Group, sleeve done by Dixie Johns.
June 3, 2027
Acacia Quilt Guild of Orange County Opportunity Quilt. Enchanted Kaleidoscope. Size: 72"x72"
Donated by Mary Ann West. Finished by members of the AQG. Quilted by Angel Fink.
June 3, 2027
Quilters Piece Corp of Victor Valley Opportunity Quilt. Expressions of Love. Size: 60"x90"
Appliqued, pieced and quilted by Sandra Yosten.
November 8, 2027
Welcome to the Southern California Council of Quilt Guilds!
Welcome to the Southern California Council of Quilt Guilds (SCCQG) website. The purpose of this site is to provide council information to member guilds, business partners, and individual members.
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