Membership Contacts_vastarquilters@gmail.com
Sheila J., President
Margaret S., Vice President
Mary L., Membership
Charities
Linda K
Quilts of Valor, Billie B
Membership in the Virginia Star Quilt Guild is open to anyone 18 years of age and older. Membership dues are $25.00 per year.
The membership term is 12 months from May 1 to April 30. Each member receives a membership card, guild roster and a copy of the By-Laws.
Annual dues are $25 for May 1 to April 30 and $12.50 from November 1 to April 30.
There are two ways to pay the dues. You can pay by check or online.
By Check. Send your check, made out to Virginia Star Quilters, to VSQ, PO 1405, Fredericksburg, VA 22402
You can pay online using PayPal (see below at bottom of the page).
The monthly newsletter is sent via e-mail. It contains birthday greetings, announcements, details about upcoming events, and other information.
Meetings
General meetings are held once a month.
Old and new business is discussed, announcements are made, and ideas are presented.
Show and Tell.
Share your finished (and unfinished) projects with fellow guild members!
Snacks.
Socialize with fellow members! Members volunteer to provide snacks, drinks, and ice.
Programs.
Programs consist of speakers, demonstrations, classes, trunk shows, community projects, and occasionally quilt-related games. The topic is published in the newsletter along with any supplies/homework required. Participation is not mandatory, but is encouraged.
Other Guild Activities
The Annual Quilt Show.
Planning for the show begins a year in advance in the summer. There are several categories, including one for the yearly theme and one for quilts under 40″ in diameter.
Charity Quilts.
Baby quilts for the NICU at Mary Washington Hospital.
Lap quilts for the Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging.
