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Stellar and Gold – 2023 Raffle Quilt
As we approached our 50th year, we thought about Lincoln as the “Star City” – the design was set! You will count 50 varied blue and purple stars, set in all white.
Life Member Recipient
LIFE MEMBER is the highest honor given to a Lincoln Quilt Guild member. It is awarded for a lifetime of achievement or significant contribution to the Guild. Christina Chapman . . .
Bright Star Recipient
BRIGHT STAR is awarded for consistent achievement and continuing involvement for the betterment of the Guild over a period of time. Vicky Skuodas . . .
2020 & 2022 LQG Scholarship
Our recipient for the 2020 and 2022 LQG Scholarships is Kelly Ross, on behalf of Totonga Bomoi.
Ms. Ross is the Program Director at Totonga Bomoi. Totonga Bomoi has a chance to clear a pathway of economic success for refugee and immigrant women in eastern Nebraska by ......
Life Member Recipient
Congratulations to Sherry Taylor, recipient of the Life Member Award and pin. This is the highest honor given to an LQG member and is awarded for a lifetime of achievement . . .
Lincoln Covid Sewists
Update: Due to the recent Covid surge, this project has resumed mask making.
The Lincoln Covid Sewists project is no longer receiving requests for masks and other PPE, so they have paused their efforts. If the need arises in the future, they will regroup and restart their mask making.
We Have a Winner!
Congratulations to Joyce Pope whose name was drawn as the winner of "Sun Jewels" during our Facebook Live Raffle Quilt drawing. You can still watch the exciting moment ....
2019 Awards
LQG’s Shining Star award is awarded for significant contribution to the guild. The Shining Star was awarded to Natalie Cummings, Chair and Sheila Green, Co-chair of the 2018 Quilt Show. Thank you both for your contributions.
2020 Raffle Quilt Unveiled
"Sun Jewels"
pieced by Sherry Taylor and quilted by Kris Vierra
Lincoln Quilters Guild Scholarship Awarded
Jonathan Gregory, Assistant Curator of Exhibitions at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum has been awarded the Lincoln Quilters Guild scholarship for 2019 in the amount of $1,000. Jonathan earned a doctorate in Human Sciences with a specialization in Textiles, Clothing and ....
NATIONAL QUILTING DAY
LQG was one of the sponsors of the 10th annual National Quilting Day held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum. Take a few minutes to look through photos of the event that some of the co-sponsors have posted on their Facebook pages.
Bright Star Recipient
Congratulations to Sara Kenny, recipient of LQG Bright Star Award at the October guild meeting. Sara is the Nebraska State Coordinator for the Quilt of Valor Foundation and Chair of the guild’s QOV Committee. Her nomination ...
2018 Raffle Quilt
The 2018 Raffle Quilt, "Walking on Sunshine", was made by Vicky Skuodas and quilted by Joyce Nass. "Read More" to find out who won!
2018 Challenge Quilt Winners
The Challenge Quilt winners for “Playing the Angles” were Vicky Bedell first place, second to Martha Turner and third to Patty Ozga. "Read More" to see photos of the quilts.
Quilt Show featured on "Out and About"
Quilting in Lincoln and our August 3-4 LQG Quilt Show were the topic when Quilt Show Co-chairs Natalie Cummings and Sheila Green spoke with LNKTV's Diane Gonzolas on "Out and About July 2018." See the show and pass the link on to your friends! https://youtu.be/h7ZQBTFMoD4
