
ABOUT US
The Granbury Quilt Guild was an idea conceived in 1997 by Jeriann Sharkey, Donna Gudat, Lee Rash and Liz Berry. They realized the need for a group in Hood County after driving to Cleburne for over two years. In January, flyers were passed out and displayed anywhere that material and sewing supplies were available. The first meeting was held in what is now the "old part of the library". Several interested ladies were present and so began the organization of quilters. The Guild officially formed in March 1997 with election of officers, dues and programs. The Guild is focused on promoting and advancing knowledge and appreciation of the quilting arts.
We are a 501©c organization. The Guild is organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501©c of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provisions or provision of any subsequent United States revenue law.
WHAT WE DO AND PROGRAMS
We offer a wide variety of presentations ranging from demonstrations on beginning & advanced quilting techniques by members & guest speakers. Please visit the CALENDAR page to see upcoming programs and workshops.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community service projects supported by the guild include quilts for:
Ada Carey Shelter and Children’s Shelter - Will accept any size up to 50x65 (throw size). Any size from a small quilt to wrap their upper body in up to a throw size. Children’s quilts do not have to be fancy. Please make them in bright, child appropriate fabric. They will be dragged around, machine washing and loved to pieces. Quilts for women as well as children appreciated. They often come in with nothing and giving them something of their own to snuggle in is so appreciated. These quilts should have no label.
Area Dog Shelters (dog and cat beds) - tougher material than plain cotton if possible and no bigger than 24" x 24". For stuffing, use scraps of fabric, batting scraps, or a combo that are cut no bigger than 3" square. Absolutely no thread.
Area Nursing Homes - Nursing Home Throws and Wheelchair Quilts: Suggested sizes for wheelchair 38”-40” wide by 40" x 46" long and for lap 50”-55” wide by 60”-70” long.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate program)
Granbury Habitat for Humanity - bed sizes. Queen and twin sizes
Harris Hospital Neonatal - (Any and all sizes are greatly appreciated).
Preemie quilts (can be pastel or bright colors) 18” square to 36” square. Soft cotton or flannel on top and backing. No batting is needed for quilts using flannel. No tied quilts for these tiny ones. No fleece is allowed in the hospital as fleece can harbor germs even after washing. Isolette covers 36”x46” made with batting. We have been told the quiet darker environment of a covered isolette helps the babies sleep and grow better.
Mission Granbury
Quilts of Valor - The recommended size is 60” x 80”; it must be a minimum of 55” x 65” and maximum of 72” x 90”.
Contact Kathy Cosand and Gail Olney for details.
(Please remember to save your HOBBS BATTING UPC labels from your batting packages. Our guild can order batting for charity projects at a discounted price through their facility in Waco.)