 | Palmetto Quilt Guild IncorporatedPROMOTING THE ART OF QUILTING IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY |
Here is the South Carolina Quilt that we made during the Welcome to Paradise Quilt Festival. This quilt is to mark The 250th birthday celebration of America. Did you know that South Carolina was the 8th colony of the original 13? We are calling It Palmetto State Number 8 America’s Birthday Quilt Display Project 250th Birthday July 4, 2026 Calling all quilters to be a part of this Historic Quilting Event Quilting is the quintessential American art form. With that, we invite youto make a quilt to celebrate America’s birthday in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The theme of this quilt event: E Pluribus Unum- Out of Many, One. These quilts will be hung on the outside wall of Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) facing Market Square for several days. It could rain so keep that in mind as you choose fabrics. If the outside walls of FAM get filled, we will then display quilts down the alley leading up to Market Square off Caroline St. and the Fredericksburg Visitor Center. How To Submit Your Quilt: Your quilt can be a design of any aspect of American history or American culture. • Quilt size is 3’x3’ only. You may enter as many quilts as you like. • Do not add batting to your quilt, if it rains, it will make quilt heavy. Long Arming may not be needed either. • 3 inch sleeve across the top is required for hanging. • Quilts will be displayed as high as 30 feet, small details might not get noticed. • Quilts will be due June 14,, 2026. • Write your name, email and phone number on paper with ink or a Sharpie. Place paper into a snack size ziplock bag and seal the bag. Sew or safety pin SEALED ziplock on the back of your quilt under the 3 inch sleeve. Remember, it could rain. That is why they are in zip lock bags. • Quilts will be dropped off or mailed before June 14, 2026 to an address to be determined. If you or your guild would like to participate, please contact: Christine Lush-Rodriguez of Artful Dimensions – 305-815-9847 or Joan Geisler -Virginia Star Quilters - quiltproject2026@gmail.com |
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ABOUT PQG The Palmetto Quilt Guild, Incorporated is a South Carolina nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting and preserving the art of quilting through our educational and charitable activities. Our Purpose: Promote and preserve the art of quilting; Educate the membership on the history of quilting, its intricacies and ongoing evolution, and provide the opportunity for education, communication and participation to enhance the member’s enjoyment in the art of quilting; Promote the art and craft of quilting to the general public by increasing awareness of quilt history, design, and preservation through education and exhibits. We have 10 membership meetings a year, which are open to the public, and feature nationally-known speakers who share their quilting knowledge and skills through our workshop program. Guests are welcome! Members get together more informally through our various Bees. To increase awareness in the quilting arts, the Guild presents a judged Quilt Festival with over 125 quilts on display every two years. The Palmetto Quilt Guild offers a wonderful opportunity for beginner to experienced quilters to share a common passion for the art of quilting. We welcome new members! | Learn moreThe Palmetto Quilt Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Become a member of the Palmetto quilt guildThe Palmetto Quilt Guild welcomes new members! Whether you want to learn to quilt, or you are an experienced quilter, membership in the Guild offers a wonderful opportunity to meet interesting and talented quilters who always are willing to share their knowledge, experience and passion for the art of quilting, as well as, an opportunity to support our Lowcountry nonprofit organizations through our Community Service and Outreach Programs. |