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COQG was the dream of Betty Jo Haines, founder and first president. Our first meeting was held in April 1980, with 30 present, and we currently maintain a membership of over 400.

Guild meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month, 10 am and 7 pm, (except November and December, which meet on the third Thursday). May and December are joint meetings and begin at 6 pm. All meetings are held at St. John's Methodist Church, 1755 N. Meridian Ave., Oklahoma City, OK.
Click here for a map

Membership is open to all who have an interest in quilts and we would love to have you join us!

                 
~ New Member / Renewal Application ~

Download the application here


President's Challenge 2011-2012
President Kerry Fisbeck

"Where Do We Come From?"

 Size:  No smaller than 72" perimeter (18"x18")
No larger than 160" perimeter (40"x40")
(A table runner - 18"x36" = 108")

Include a short paragraph explaining your theme

Due date: May 2012 guild meeting

Your quilt should say something about the STATE where YOU were born.

It could be based on the state flower, a landmark, state colors, your favorite picture of somewhere in the state, the house where you were born, etc.  Use your imagination - this does not mean that it has to be a landscape or photo type quilt - just something about your birth state that inspires or speaks to you.

A Celebration of Quilts 2013

~ ATTENTION ALL QUILTERS ~

"Take 2"
Quilt Challenges

DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 28, 2013

"Now Showing"

Our challenge to you is to share your love of a movie or movies, past or present, or express your take on the "movie experience" in a quilt.  Let your imagination go and have fun making a quilt that will give the quilt show goers a good time, too.

QUILT RULES

1.   Quilts must be 40"x40".
2.   Top to be pieced or whole cloth with decorative technique (applique, thread painting, crayons, fabric paints, etc.).
3.   Embellishments are encouraged (buttons, beads, charms, crystals, embroidery, thread painting, fabric paint, crayons, trims, etc.).
4.   Hand or machine quilted or a combination of the two.
5.   A statement of 150 words or less must accompany the entry - explaining the quilt.
6.   Group entries are welcome.
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"A Tale of Two Fabrics"

This challenge is for all quilters, from beginner to master.  Part of the challenge is choosing the "right" block or blocks that will best showcase your TWO FABRICS.   Often quilts of just two fabrics are outstanding because they showcase the quilting.

QUILT RULES

CATEGORIES: SMALL - Up to 40"x40" and not to exceed a 160" perimeter.
MEDIUM - 41"x41" to 70"x70" and not to exceed a 280" perimeter.
LARGE - 71"x71" to 90"x90" and not to exceed a 360" perimeter.

1.   Only two fabrics in their original state can be used (no dying, overdying, staining, etc.) for the quilt top, backing and binding. 
*Note:  Purchased bias tape and fabric trims will be considered a fabric.
2.   Fabrics used MUST appear in their "natural uncut state" somewhere on the quilt so the two fabrics are identifiable.
3.   The quilt top can be pieced or appliqued by hand or machine or a combination of the two. 
4.   The quilt can be embellished with buttons, beads, crystals, embroidery thread but NO FABRIC TRIMS.
5.   Hand or machine quilted or a combination of the two.
6.   A statement of 150 words or less must accompany the entry - explaining the quilt.
7.   Group entries are welcome.

** Quilts in both challenges must have a 4" sleeve attached to the top back and a label on the lower right corner of the back.
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ENTRY FEES:

COQG members:  NO FEE
Non-Members:    19 and up - $10
                           18 and under - $5

For more information:
Contact Brittany Chalk, Special Displays
405-722-3245 / Email: artgirl@ou.edu


Also see flyer on the Quilt Show page.


The Winter Quilt Show - OKC
Presented by Quilters, Stitchers & Crafts Expo

Mark you calendars for next year's show:
January 10-12, 2013

Download contest entry form here.

Check out the quilt contest and more information at:
http://www.qscexpos.com/oklahoma.htm

~ REMINDER ~

Note: LINKS page is now available

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Heritage Project

    Lee Wells has setup numerous programs and displays in area libraries for March, April and May.
  
   The BED TURNINGS have been a great success!  Not only are they informative, but also an opportunity to view quilts that have never been displayed in quilt shows and hear the wonderful and sometime humorous stories about the quilts.

    In March, Lee and her assistants gave Bed Turning programs at Yukon's Mabel Fry Library and the Mustang Library.  Four display cases at the Mabel Fry Library beautifully displayed COQG information, along with quilts and accessories provided by COQG members.

    April brings the Bed Turning program to the Del City Library.
 
    For more information concerning the Bed Turnings and displays, contact Lee Wells.
  
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President's Block

It has been a long standing COQG tradition to honor the outgoing President with a friendship block of their choice.  Our 2011-12 President, Kerry Fisbeck, has chosen a 9 inch finished Churn Dash block using Civil War Reproduction fabrics.
 
Knowing how fast Kerry works, she will have her President's quilt on display at our 2013 Quilt Show! 
This said, use the attached pattern and quickly get a block to Kerry.

Click here for pattern - Churn Dash

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COQG MEETINGS

Thursday, April 26

10 am & 7 pm

PROGRAM

  Spring Cleaning/Quilters Market Place
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Workshop

Friday - April 27
(9am - Noon)


*Free*
Basics for Beginners

with the Featherweight Group


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VENDORS
Piecekeepers
Prairie Quilt
Davis Log Store

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COQG BOARD MEETING
Monday - April 23 - 6pm
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HEARTWARMERS PROJECT

Mondays - same date as
COQG Board meetings
9 am - 3:30 pm

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A Celebration of Quilts 2013

"Take 2"
June 21-22, 2013
Oklahoma State Fair Park

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Quilt Show Market Place
Workshop

April 26th - Potholders

Meet after lunch, bring sewing machine,
at least 6 coordinating fabrics and basic sewing supplies. 
Insul-Bright will be provided.

Contact Teresa Phillips for further information.