![]() Bethany Lutheran Church was selected as the new meeting place.Ī new location was secured as of November 2013 at Indian Creek Clubhouse located in Elkhorn. ![]() At the same time, the Steering Committee felt that to support this initiative, it was time to find a facility that ould allow for growth and accommodate the Guild’s growing needs. The interest has been significant and has created a very positive addition to our already great quilt guild. A “trial” to test the feasibility of such a group was begun in January, 2005. One of the original founders presented a suggestion to add a “Day Time” meeting to our Guild in the spring of 2004. ![]() The year 2005 brought a number of changes to Cottonwood Quilters. If we never stray from the original purpose of our organization, it will always be a "warm and friendly" haven for those of us who share the love of a "warm and friendly" quilt. To contribute to the growth and knowledge of techniques, textiles, patterns, history, and quiltmakers by providing educational meetings, travel and fellowship.Īt the April meeting a logo was chosen, the first raffle quilt was planned, small social quilting groups were formed and By-Laws were submitted.COTTONWOOD QUILTERS was on its way!.To encourage quilt making and collecting.To sponsor and support quilting activities.To promote the appreciation and knowledge of fine quilts.It was understood to "Come early, bring your own chair or plan to sit on the floor".Īt that first meeting, the Cottonwood Quilters of Nebraska name was chosen and the aims of the group were accepted: We met in our basement classroom for two years on the 3rd Monday of each month. Thirty-four quilters attended the first "get-together" and thirty became charter members. We often lamented that there were such fantastic people in the different classes who would never meet each other, and the idea was sparked for a nonteaching group. Paulette and I "found" each other through our same appreciation of quilts and quiltmaking and she was soon teaching, also, under our co-op name of "House on the Hill Quilters". As more and more interest was shown in learning to quilt, regular classes were started in my basement. The Bicentennial's "return to the basics" played an important role in the formation of our group (a gathering together of persons with similar interests). John's Church, the Cottonwood Quilters have made great strides. Mario Longoria Joe Bray The Quilt of Valor Ladies Juan Castillo Audencio Diaz Quilt of Valor LTG (Ret) Lawson W.Cottonwood Quilters formed March 24, 1980įrom a basement classroom to the reception hall of St. And finally, this quilt is meant to comfort you and to remind you that although your family and friends cannot be with you at all times, you are forever in our thoughts and hearts.Ĭontact President Rosendo Gutierrez (210)724-2884ĮDV President Rosendo Gutierrez Dr. This Quilt of Valor unequivocally says “thank you for your service and valor in serving our country.”ģ. ![]() ![]() Next, our quilters know that “freedom is not free” and the cost of our freedom is thededication of men and women like you. First, we honor you for your service, for leaving all you hold dear to serve, whether in time of crisis or in time of peace.Ģ. This quilt comes as an expression of gratitude meant to thank and comfort you, and brings you this three-part message:ġ. A Quilt of Valor is an award that you have earned by your sacrifice to our country to protect and defend each and every one of us. ![]()
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