Quilt Guilds and Groups in Hawaii:
Aloha Quilters of Kona is composed of quilters working in both traditional and Hawaiian styles. This group meets informally on the THIRD Saturday of each month beginning at 9:30 a.m., except December, at Queen Emma Center, Christ Church Episcopal in Kealakekua. Bring a lunch, ideas for projects, show and tell items, something to work on, a sewing machine (with extension cord) if you wish. Be there or be square – or both! Open to everyone, including new members, novice quilters, or "old hands." Call Eileen at (808) 328-8027 or Trudy at (907) 831-0834 for details and driving directions.
Ka Hui Kapa O Waimea was formed to promote the arts and culture of Hawaii Nei, especially the art of Hawaiian quilting. They meet at St. James Church in Waimea (Kawaihae Road across from Waimea Park) on the last Saturday of each month, except November, December and January. During those holiday months, they meet on the third Saturday of the month. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. and lasts until about 11:30 a.m.; then there is a break for a potluck lunch. There is usually a brief meeting. It is a mixed group of seniors and younger ladies, even one in eighth grade. Anyone is welcome to come visit or bring something to work on. The group usually works on their Hawaiian quilts, although we have heard that some of Kupuna bring their small projects then surprise everyone with a big finished Kapa that they have been working on at home. For more information call Cyndy at (808) 938-5728.
Mauna Kea Quilters, started in 1997, are a group of patchwork quilters who enjoy sharing their love of quilting with others and helping our community. Each year Mauna Key Quilters donate many quilts to help raise money for worthwhile organizations such as Malalai (The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School) and Relay for Life. It has provided quilts to the police/fire department and North Hawaii Community Hospital for those in need. Mauna Kea Quilters welcome you to attend its monthly meetings on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon in the meeting room of the Thelma Parker Memorial Library in Waimea. There is always a business meeting, show and tell, and usually a demonstration or class at each meeting as well. For more information call Becky Parkinson at (808) 937 2159.Quilt Guilds and Groups in Orange County, California:
Dana Point area:
Surfside Quilters Guild meetings are held in person only the morning of the second Tuesday of each month in Dana Point. For more information, visit our website: https://www.
Mission Viejo area:
Beach Cities Quilters Guild is a non-profit, tax exempt organization established in October 1992 to promote quilting and other fiber arts in California's Southern Orange County area. The guild offers opportunities to share experiences with other quilts in an atmosphere of fellowship, as well as offering programs to enhance the skills of its members. We meet the second Thursday evening of the month in Mission Viejo, both in person and with a Zoom option. Please see our website for further details: https://www.
Laguna Hills area:
Orange County Modern Quilt Guild was begun in 2009, and officially established in 2010. Our Guild seeks to form a community for the curious, creative modern quilter. We work to offer lectures and meetings that help us discover what modern quilting means and to help our members achieve their own goals of artistic expression. We welcome any level of sewer and are always looking for new members. Come for a visit! We are proud of staying strong through the shutdown and adding zoom events to our offerings. We look forward to building our community in the coming year.Visit our website for the most up-to-date info on meeting times and events: https://www.
Anaheim area:
Orange County Quilters Guild is one of Southern California's oldest quilt guilds. The Guild is a non-profit organization formed to promote cooperation and the exchange of ideas among those interested in or engaged in quilting; to encourage and maintain high standards of design and technique in quilting; to instruct members in methods and techniques of creative quilting; and to inspire personal achievement. Guild meetings are held on the second Tuesday evening of each month. Please see our website for details at: https://www.
Irvine area:
Flying Geese Quilt Guild is an organization with general meetings that offer quilt related programs from our talented membership and other locally recognized fiber artists, as well as nationally and internationally recognized guest speakers. Our meetings are held on the second Monday evening of the month. Please see our website for more details: https://www.flying-geese.org/