Welcome to the Las Colcheras Quilt Guild, a community of expert quilters, enthusiastic rookies, and every skill level in between. Begun in 1988, the guild has been around for over 35 years. Through our common passion for the art of quilting, our members have shared laughs, learned new skills, given back to our community, and made friends.
This webpage serves as a road map to orient you to the guild’s programs and activities. These include monthly sew-ins where we may make a special item with the guidance of a member or just work on our own projects with lively conversation stitched in. Monthly meetings include guest speakers and a show-and-tell that’s sure to give you ideas for your next quilting adventure. We provide opportunities to learn from expert national instructors, and every other year we host a quilt show. The next show is set for March 26-28, 2026. That event requires all hands to make it a success, and we hope you’ll look for ways to do your part.
The website will also introduce you to two valuable features for you to consider. Be sure to read about the various bees and community cupboard and outreach programs. Whether you’re a traditional quilter or fond of your longarm, love your embroidery machine, or want to know more about art quilting, there is a bee for you. As a new quilter, I wanted a resource for learning and a place to send my quilts once I’d gifted my friends and relatives. Loose Threads, our community cupboard bee, provided the perfect solution to both problems. Throw in a few Project Linus quilts, and I need never worry about finding a home for my finished quilts. And I had good answers to my quilting questions.
We look forward to meeting you at our monthly meetings. The membership chair and welcome committee are eager to introduce you to other members and answer questions you may have about the guild and its activities. Talk to our beekeeper to learn more about the bees. Our goal is to help you find your way comfortably and soon feel you’re an important part of the group. If you have experiences with a guild somewhere else, please share those with us. We are always looking for fresh ideas and members willing to work to put those into action. I hope you will feel comfortable reaching out to me or the other officers and committee chairs.
Let our journey begin—or continue—into the rich world of quilting!
Donna Phillips
President
Las Colcheras Quilt Guild
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Meetings and Dues
Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at:
American Legion Hall Post 10
1185 E. Madrid Ave., Las Cruces, NM
All Meetings are now held in the evenings at 6:30PM.
Meet and Greet begins at 6:00PM.
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Dues are $35 per year. Yearly renewals occur in January.
Membership after the month of July will be $17.50.
Link to Membership Form
lcquiltguild@gmail.com
