The Desert Quilters of Nevada is a nonprofit organization formed to promote, encourage and preserve the art of quilt making by developing appreciation of fine quilts, sponsoring and supporting quilting activities, teaching techniques and the history of quilting and quilt making.
Meetings
Desert Quilters is open to anyone who is interested in
quilts and quiltmaking. We are made up of many circles which meet in
different areas of the Las Vegas Valley, Henderson, Boulder City and
Pahrump. The meetings are at various locations and
times. (see Circle Schedules). Our Annual Guild Meeting is held each
October with at
least three other General Guild Meetings during the year.
Quilt Show
Every spring the Desert Quilters sponsors a Quilt Show
to provide members with
an opportunity to display their quilts. A Fashion Show and Miniature
Auction
are also part of this event. Our yearly Opportunity Quilt Winner is also
chosen during our show.
Retreat
The Fall Retreat provides a weekend “away from it all”
with optional classes,
projects and social activities of special interest to quilters. All
meals are included in our nominal fee.
Quilt Challenge
Our Quilt Challenge provides an opportunity for
members to compete
with each other on even terms and have lots of fun too. The Challenge is
held at our January General Meeting.
Newsletter
The Guild newsletter “Chatter” is published every
other month and contains
information on meetings, activities, exhibits, programs and membership.
Each member may place one personal (non-business) ad per year.
Membership
If you are interested in quilting and seeking
friendship and inspiration from
fellow quilters, you are invited to become a member of Desert Quilters
of Nevada.
Call the Membership Chairman, Robin Jew at 702‑454‑8742, e-mail her at
ladyrcj@aol.com or visit our
website at
www.desertquiltersofnevada.org for more
information on joining Desert Quilters.
Click here for an informational brochure you can download and print.
A Bit of DQN History
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Although ladies throughout the valley had been meeting in quilt groups for several years before 1987, that was the year they joined together to become the Desert Quilts of Nevada and elected their first president. Following is a list of the presidents to the present:
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Did you know that Desert Quilters of Nevada is a member of the Southern California Council of Quilt Guilds? Click here for more information!