Pride of the Prairie Quilters

 

Philanthropy

We have a number of philanthropy projects and we are sure one or more of these will appeal to you!  Questions - please contact Kathy Mital or Sandy Fuehrmeyer.   

1-Northern Illinois Food Bank

We collect non-perishable items at every meeting.

2-Projects for US Military Men and Women

3-Midwest Greyhound Rescue
  • Donations of batting -These are cut into 2 1/2 inch strips for bandages for the dogs.  Cannot accept Fusible Batting.
  • Batting of any size and/or polyfil stuffing.
  • Dog themed fabrics.

Get rid of those little pieces of batting you just keep collecting and can't seem to throw away because you just knew someone was going to need it some day!  Part of their fund raising project is making dog toys and stuffed items.     

 

4-ConKer Cancer Pillowcases / Newborns in Need

ConKerr Cancer Pillowcases     ww.conkerrcancer.org      Instruction for Pillowcases

Newborns in Need Baby Quilts     www.newbornsinneed.org  Baby Quilt Instructions (word)       

5-Walker Bags for Nursing Homes

Click on the link for step-by-step instructions with one exception:  Please make the bag LONGER to fit a magazine.  http://www.sewing.org/html/walker.html
 

5-Padded Armrest for Wheel Chairs and Neck Roll Pillow

Padded Armrest and Neck Roll Pillow (word)

Padded Armrest with images (jpg)

6-Quilts For Kids. 

Quilts for Kids Illinois Chapter is an Illinois nonprofit corporation and they are working to provide quilts to Children's Memorial Hospital's Oncololgy Unit located in Chicago. Their need is 50 quilts per month.
 
They need quilt makers!  Please visit their website to see how you can help, for specific quilt patterns and other important information. http://www.qfkil.org/patterns.html.  Drop off location is Thimbals in Lockport.

 

History of our guild

The Pride of the Prairie Quilters (POPQ) was founded in 1984 by a small group of women who shared an interest in quilting. 

The purpose of the organization is to develop and promote an interest in the art of quilting.  The Guild presents programs of interest to members, educates members through lectures and workshops and encourages philanthropic activities. 

The guild is open to all who share this interest in quilting.  All levels of experience are welcome.  The general membership meeting is usually held on the 3rd Thursday of each month.  The meeting location is Zion Lutheran church, 11007 Book Road, Naperville.  (NE corner of Book and 111th Street).  Guests are welcome to attend any program meeting for a small fee ($5- $10, depending on the speaker).  There are currently approximately 140 members from the surrounding communities. 

Social time begins at 6:45 p.m. with the meeting beginning promptly at 7:00 p.m. and ending around 9:00 pm.  The evening includes a business meeting, a short break, a lecture by a nationally known quilt teacher or artist, and Show and Tell.  Any member or guest is welcome to share their completed quilt project during Show and Tell.