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| About Us |
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| Established in
1977, the Redwood Empire Quilters Guild (REQG) is a nonprofit,
countywide organization, which promotes the appreciation and
knowledge of quilts. Membership is open to all persons at least
twelve years of age, and interested in quilts and quilt making.
There are currently over 200 members, both men and women.
Not all members quilt, but all
have a deep appreciation for quilts.
Members find that quilts enhance our lives. We are interested in
their historical significance, intricate designs, means of
self-expression, and fellowship that comes from sharing experiences.
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| Activities |
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Monthly meetings that are held in the Home
Economics Building at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds in Eureka on
the first Thursday of each month (September through June) at
7:00 pm (social hour begins at 6:30 pm).
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There are a number of “Mini” groups, which
meet for socialization, special projects and improving quilting
skills.
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We provide education
programs and workshops for members to further quilting skills.
Some workshops are taught by local member-teachers, others are
by nationally renowned quilting professionals.
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We present quilt shows
biennially on odd years, e.g. 2009, 2011.
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Annual guild prizes are
awarded through the Redwood Acres Fair and the Humboldt County
Fair.
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The Guild’s fund-raising projects help
to produce workshops, shows and other programs.
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| Community Work |
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REQG is very active in community work. Some of the projects with
which we are involved include:
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The guild makes annual donations to Humboldt
Area Foundation for grants and/or scholarships in the field of
textile arts.
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We help with the care and preservation of
quilts at the Clarke Memorial Museum.
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Our members make and donate quilts for
premature babies born to local parents..
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Our members make and donate over 300 Doll
quilts to the Salvation Army at Christmas for distribution to
local children.
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Our members make red, white, and blue quilts
for all veterans under the care of Hospice of Humboldt in
appreciation of their military service.
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Our members make bed quilts for veterans in
the North Coast Veterans Resource Center's displaced veterans
program.
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Our members make and donate quilts for local
dialysis patients.
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We display quilts year-round at Northern CA
Community Blood Bank.
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Through our quilt closet, we provide quilts
to families in time of need.
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We give presentations to local school
children, including their participation.
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