Needles and Pins
The Village Piecemaker's Quilt Guild, a group of women in Poolesville and the upcounty, are exhibiting "Book Quilts" at the Maggie Nightingale Library at 6:00 p.m. on December 4th. Beloved children's books get an artistic and cozy interpretation in quilts. Come learn about the stories behind the quilts and meet some of the quilters!
This women's quilting group dates to October 1995, and was started by Sharon Miller, Fran Woodyear, and Dara Tokarz, whose vision was to educate others in the art of quilting. The first meeting was held in the art room of Poolesville High School and attracted sixteen women. The guild incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2017 and currently has a membership of fifty-two talented women.
Besides their mission to promote quilting, they have completed many community service projects over the years, including quilts for foster children, nursing homes, comfort quilts, meals on wheels placemats, quilts for fire victims, and utility quilts that were sent to refugee camps internationally.
The guild sponsors several retreats each year, field trips and classes. The members share ideas and techniques they have used and show their masterpieces. Most make their quilts for family and friends and as a community service.
The Guild welcomes new members – whether seasoned quilters or those who want to learn the craft. To join or for more information, you can join them at their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at Town Hall.