Who We Are

Eight Women organized Foothills Quilt Guild in 1993. It quickly grew and today has over fifty members.

The guild meets regularly on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 10am to 2pm. Those interested may attend meetings at First Baptist Church Maryville, 202 West Lamar Alexander Parkway or call 865-982-6490 for information.

Quilting is an important part of our heritage. Our purpose is to promote and encourage the unique art of quilt making and to instill an appreciation and pride in preserving our heritage. We build individual skills through fellowship with other quilters.

Each month two members volunteer to have their quilt hang in the Maryville Municipal Building for the duration of the month for the public to view. To the right are the two quilts on display for the
month of Sept.

Stay Safe!!

2020-2021

Newly Elected Board of Directors

President: Celeste Meunier
Vice President: Mary Salbach
Secretary: Sue Anderson
Treasurer: Margaret Wilde

Chairmen

Community Liaison: Karen Lee
Heritage Center Liaison: Betty Peabody
Hostess: Barbara Kerley
Membership: Mary Wildi
Cards: Mary Palmer
Newsletter/Historian: Margaret Wildi
Publicity: Sally Hester
Parliamentarian: Norma Rockfield
Special Projects: Gwen Lloyd
Ways & Means: Sue Trotter
Heritage Center Liason: Betty Peabody
Charity Quilts:Teresa Berger
Facebook: Celeste Meunier
Cards: Mary Palmer
Website: Cathy Wacker

Next Meeting Dates

The next guild meetings will beSept 2 and 16.

Please wear a mask and plan to social distance
unless you have had your Covid-19 shots.

September 2nd – On September 2, Teresa Berger will talk to us about community service plans including Isaiah 117 House. During the applique workshop several members thought that one of the patterns in the book would make a nice quilt for the children. We are asking members to make a nine patch using 3” squares, block size 8”, using primary happy colors. There will be patterns for the applique cat and dog at the meeting if anyone wants to make some. We have members who will take these blocks home and assemble into a quilt. (Pictures attached to the email used to send this newsletter out)

October 21st – Auction (Start saving some of those “extra” fat quarters, kits, fabric, patterns and notions that you can don’t need or want and put in bundles for the auction. Write down what is in the bundle to make it easier for the auctioneer). For our newer members, this is a fun-filled event…you won’t want to miss it.

"Sweet Sampler"
by Gwen Lloyd

"Springtime in the Garden"
by Mary Salbach

Foothills Quilters Guild Members

Upcoming Special Projects

Christmas 2 1/2 Strip Exchange

Basket Block of the Month

Mystery Quilt

Please contact Gwen Lloyd if you have any questions about these projects. Closing dates are coming very soon on many of these, so hurry fast on your decisions!

Visitors are always welcome. We welcome those who are new to quilting or just have an interest, and those who are experienced as well. Bring a friend and come join us!!

Email: foothillsquilters@gmail.com

Links to Other Area Quilt Shops

Twisted Sisters Quilt Shop, Maryville, TN

Mountain Creek Quilt Shop, Greenback, TN

Stitches 'N' Stuff Fabric Shoppe, Powell, TN