Philanthropy

We have a number of philanthropy projects for 2010. I'm sure one or more of these will appeal to you! We will have a few other projects coming up soon. Questions - please contact Julie Guise or Kathy Mital. Since the 2009's projects supporting Newborns in Need and ConKerr Cancer were very popular, you can continue to make these items, instructions below.

1-Northern Illinois Food Bank

We are collecting non-perishable items at every meeting.

2-Operation Care Package

Travel size pillow cases for deployed troops.Size: 16"x19" Travel Pillow Instructions (word doc)
Drawstring Bags.Size 6"x9". Drawstring Bag Instructions

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

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 3^rd 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 $5.00 fee. There are currently about 140 members from the surrounding communities.

Social time with refreshments 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.