About Us
We appreciate your interest in the Pioneer Quilters Guild!
Pioneer Quilters’ Guild was established in 1989 to provide information on the history of quilt making and to contribute to the growth and knowledge of quilting techniques and patterns. The Guild is comprised of 175 dedicated members who volunteer hundreds of hours a year making quilts, baby quilts, and pillow cases for local organizations, Christmas Stockings for at risk youth, and placemats for Meals on Wheels.
Guild Meetings are generally held the first Monday of the month at the Shepherd of the Sierra Presbyterian Church on Barton Road in Loomis. We have Hospitality (snacks) at 6:30 p.m. with the general meeting starting at 7 p.m. Because of holidays we do not meet in July or September. In August there two meetings – the regular first Monday and another on the last Monday (in lieu of the Labor Day holiday in September).
Our meeting place:
Shepherd of the Sierra Presbyterian Church, 5400 Barton Road, Loomis, CA
Driving Directions: From I-80, take the Rocklin Road exit east. It dead-ends into Barton Road. Turn left onto Barton Road; the church is immediately on your left.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 126 Rocklin, CA 95677
Business Stuff: Our guild is governed by a set of Bylaws and Policies & Procedures (see below).
All of our activities are carried out by volunteers. We have Job Descriptions for most of our positions (see below).
We publish a newsletter 11 months a year and accept paid advertising. Our newsletter is sent to members by email.
We are always looking for stories and pictures from the past from our guild members to add to our history. If you have something you would like to share, please contact our Historian.
Our Opportunity Quilt (above)
Spring Awakening
The quilt design was adapted from the pattern "Halo Star" by Sue Garman. Measuring 85"x85", it was pieced by Pat Callahan and quilted by Beth Handy.
This is our opportunity quilt for 2021-2022. We will sell tickets throughout the year and draw the winning ticket at our December 5, 2022 general guild meeting.
Yes, the picture is cut off. The same borders on the sides are also on the top and bottom of the quilt.
Even the bleakest winters still end with joy upon the arrival of spring.