ABOUT THE GUILD

History

Lincoln Quilters Guild was organized March 13, 1973, at the home of Mary Ghormley, in Lincoln, NE.  The purpose was to promote quilting and to learn more about it through study and sharing.  About 25 persons attended the first meeting.
Four officers were elected:
President - Louise Howey
Vice President - Mary Ghormley
Secretary - Betty Voss
Treasurer - Hazel Meyers

Our Mission

The purpose of LQG is:
▪ to impart knowledge of the art and craftsmanship associated with quilting and patchwork;
▪ to further interest and encourage men and women in the performance of these arts;
▪ to exhibit fine examples of quilts and patchwork in appropriate public exhibitions held from time to time; 
▪ to educate, learn, preserve and pass along whatever information exists about quilts and patchwork of past and present;
▪ to afford an opportunity to the general public to appreciate quilting and allied arts; and 
▪ to exchange knowledge and information in these arts among members of the Guild.

Awards

Do you know a member deserving of special recognition? LQG is now accepting nominations for these awards:
LQG Life Member – This is the highest honor given to an LQG member. It is awarded for a lifetime of achievement and significant contributions to the Guild. (This is an award the is infrequently given.)
LQG Bright Star Award – This is given to members for consistent achievement and continuing involvement for the betterment of the Guild over a period of time. (For achievement beyond the Shining Star level, but less that the level for a Life Member Award.)
LQG Shining Star Award – This is given to members for a significant contribution to the Guild. (It may be for a single project or for an ongoing project.)

Click here for the nomination form.
 

Previous Award winners

Life Members
Sandy Anderson
Frankie Best
Jean Davie
Carroll Dischner 2007
Mona Jeanne Easter 2003
Mary Ghormley
Pat Hackley
Becky Haynes 2007
Louise Howey
Pam Haas Lam
Judy Bucklin Lane
Hazel Myers (deceased)
Connie Strope 2006 (deceased)
Donna Svoboda
Virginia Welty

Bright Star
Jean Ang 2004
Jean Barney 2005
Jo Baxter 2007
Diane Deahl 2004
Carroll Dischner 2005
Sheila Green 2003
Hope Partridge 2007
Kari Ronning 2007
Sonja Schneider 2007
Karalene Smith 2007
Lois Wilson 2007

Shining Star
Anita Ahrens 2007
Millie Fauquet 2007
Sheila Green 2007
Lou Lessman 2007
Carolyn Meter 2007
Carol Curtis 2008
Gloria Smith 2008
Sandy Gruntorad 2008


Pasted Graphic
Kathy Moore presented the LQG Life Award to Vicky Skuodas

2010 LQG Special Award Winner

Vicky Scoudas received this year’s Lincoln Quilter’s Guild Lifetime Achievement Award.
This special award winner was announced at the April LQG meeting. The Special Award committee was pleased to present this to a member who has consistently and generously given her time and talents to a wide variety of LQG activities since becoming a member is the late 1980s. She has served at various times over the years as: Quilt Show Chair, Newsletter Editor, President-elect, President, Board Advisor. Additionally, she has at various times served as Garage Sale Chair, multiple years as Auction Chair and Co-chair, and she has served as a member of the Visions Committee.
She has for many years been a tireless worker in the Cuddlequilt project. She is “often the first there and the last to leave, and does much work at home…” She has generously given of her time, talent, and personal resources to provide equipment and materials to advance the work of the Cuddlequilt project.
Nominators noted that she supports the mission of LQG by sharing her knowledge of quilting with members of the guild, by exhibiting fine examples of her own quilting, and contributing projects made by her to the monthly guild auctions. Congratulations Vicky!