General guild questions:

• What is a quilt guild?
  • A quilt guild is an organization that supports learning about and appreciation of quilts.
• Is a quilt guild the same as a quilting bee?
  • A bee is a usually a smaller group of people who get together and quilt. Many members of RSQ are in bees and the RSQ Bee Keeper can help you find a bee if you are interested in joining one.
• Are there other guilds in the area?
  • Yes. Quilters' Connection meets and has an annual show in Watertown, MA. The Burlington Quilters Guild meets in Burlington and has an annual show in Bedford. More quild guilds listed here.
• Can I be a member of more than one guild?
  • Yes. Some of our members are in two or even three guilds!
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Why RSQ?

• What makes RSQ special?
  • Currently, we don't have a waiting list; you can join right away.
• How does RSQ help the community?
  • We make and donate quilts to various organization. Past recipients have included:
    • REACH Beyond Domestic Violence Inc.
    • Welcome Baby
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About the meetings:

• How often are the meetings?
  • We meet 9 times a year on the 4th Tuesday of the month. We meet every month except December, July and August.
• What happens at a meeting?
  • A typical meeting consists of guild business followed by a presentation, usually by a well-known quilter who shows us their quilts.
  • The meeting officially starts at 7:30 but the doors open at 7:00 for a half hour social period.
    Before 7:30 there's lots you can do:
    • Check in
    • Get something to eat (members bring drinks or snacks)
    • Look at the vendor's items
    • Buy raffle tickets
    • Sign up for the name tag raffle
    • Sign up for block of the month
    • Check out the free table
    • Chat
  • The business part of the meeting typically includes:
    • Show and tell
    • Update on our show
    • Block of the month
    • Monthly raffle
    • Name tag raffle
    • Information about other quilt events
  • Then there is a presentation by guest quilter on a quilting-relating subject. Past presenters have included:
    • Susan Carlson
    • Chriss Covert
    • Pat Delaney
    • Carol Doak
    • Pam Druhen
    • Sylvia Einstein
    • Maxine Farkas
    • Pat Ferguson
    • Christine Fries-Ureel
    • Brenda Hall
    • Diane Loomis
    • Ruth McDowell
    • Ed Johnetta Miller
    • Linda Newberry
    • Bethany Reynolds
    • Gerald Roy
    • Joan Shay
    • Ferne Weissman
    With topics such as:
    • Embellishment
    • African fabrics
    • Creativity and inspiration
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Who can join?

• I'm a new quilter; can I still be a member?
  • Absolutely. Some of our members had only been quilting for months when they joined.
• Do I have to be an expert quilter to join?
  • No. RSQ for people of all levels of expertise and experience.
• I still think I don't know enough about quilting; can I really join?
  • Of course! RSQ is a place to learn about quilting. We're all learning.
• Is there a minimum age for members?
  • If you are under 18 you're a junior member. There is no minimum age for junior members.
  • We hold special daytime meetings for junior members. For more information on meetings for kids and teens or email junior_quilters@risingstarquilters.org
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Other:

• What is required of members?
  • All that's really required of you is that you pay the annual dues. However, you are encouraged to participate as much of RSQ as possible by:
    • Attending meetings and workshops
    • Working on the raffle quilt
    • Volunteering
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Joining RSQ:

• Can I try it out first?
  • Yes. Anyone can attend a meeting for a $10 fee. You don't have to be the guest of a member to attend a meeting.
  • If you decide to join that night your fee will be applied to annual dues.
• How do I join?
  • Fill out the membership form, send the check for dues and we'll see you at the next meeting!
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