Quiltmakers of Olympia
We are a community of quilters based in Olympia, Washington who are passionate about all things related to quilting. Our quilting group offers a range of quilt learning activities, from our weekly meetings to retreats. We’re always excited to welcome new members, regardless of experience level. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned quilter, we invite you to come join us and explore the wonderful world of quilting.
Quilting Group ~ Olympia Washington
Welcome!
Quiltmakers of Olympia was founded over 35 years ago with the following purpose:
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"...to provide opportunities for members to enjoy fellowship and exchange ideas and techniques for quilting, to show projects they are working on, and to share information about sources for patterns, material, equipment, and publications."
Organized exclusively for charitable, and education purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Meetings
Meetings and classes start at 9:30 a.m. and end by noon.
The room is open at 9 for socializing and set-up.
We follow the Olympia School District for weather cancellations.
When they are closed or late, there will be no guild meeting.
First Thursday - Techniques
A chance to learn something new, or brush up on your skills and have fun.
Second Thursday - Business Meeting
Potluck, Show & Tell, plus a Free Table
Our largest meeting full of activities.
Third Thursday - Community Service
A lively morning completing donated quilt tops that are given to local charitable organizations.
Fourth Thursday - Programs
Interesting presentations and classes of all kinds related to quilting.
Fifth Thursday - Board Meeting Plus Open Room for individual projects.
ActivitiesÂ
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Community Service
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Retreats
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Potlucks
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Picnic in August
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Thurston County Fair
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Monthly Sew-Along Projects
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Silent Auctions
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Christmas Party
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Quilt Shows
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Raffle Quilts
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Classes
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Block Exchanges
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Mystery Quilts
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Free Table
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President's Quilt
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Quilt Challenges
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Show and Tell
Education
What would you like to know about quilting? We love to share skills, collaborative quilt projects, and the latest quilting ideas. The first and fourth meetings of every month are focused on learning. Classes are taught by our talented members consisting of beginners to master quilters. It's the perfect environment to learn and share. Come join us! Visitors are welcome!
Upcoming Events
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May 16 Community Service - 9 a.m. until noon
All skills welcome! A fun morning of sewing (bring a machine) tying quilts, pinning quilt layers, or hand sewing quilt labels. Your choice of activities! Quilt tops and completed quilts are always welcome and needed and donated in our community.
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May 23 Trunk Show of Quilts by Virginia M - 9:30 a.m.
May 30 Board Meeting & Community Service Sew-In - 9:30 a.m.
Fabric, Instructions and help available for making picnic blocks, plus another easy-to-sew block. Blocks will be used to make Community Service quilts. Bring your sewing machine if you can, or come help press, cut, and trim blocks and fabric.
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June 6 Let's Get Silly! by Penny G.
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June 13 Business Meeting - start time is 9:30 a.m.
SALAD Potluck provided by last names beginning with M-Z
Free Table, Show and Tell, Quilt Raffle - Tickets $1
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July 31 Thurston County Fair
- August 4
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August 8 ANNUAL PICNIC! Wacky blocks due! More info to come!
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October 4 Quiltmakers of Olympia Quilt Show, 10 to 4, Admission $5
- October 5 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1601 North Street SE, Olympia WA 98501
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Community Service
We sew, tie, label, and decide which organization the quilts will go to from 9:30 until noon on the Third Thursday. Donations total over 225 quilts per year. Please join us.
We donate to the following organizations.
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Thurston County Food Banks
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Family Support Center
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Options
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SafePlace
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North Thurston Schools
The Welcome Room
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Various Tiny House Villages
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Young Lives
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Habitat For Humanity
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Foster High School Graduates
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The Chaplaincy at St. Peter Hospital
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Baby Bank (Olympia Church of Christ)
Presentation of a quilt from our guild.
Photo Courtesy of Shawna Paxton Photography and South Sound Habitat For Humanity.
We accept donations of completed quilts, quilt tops, quilt quality fabric, batting, and financial contributions.
For more information about making a donation, please contact us at QuiltmakersofOlympia@Outlook.com.
Where to Find Us
Meeting Location
Thursdays from 9:00 AM until noon*
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1601 North Street SE
Olympia WA 98501
Except the fourth Thursday of November and December, and potentially other dates as necessary.
On one Thursday in August, we meet for a picnic at Heritage Park in Olympia.
We follow the Olympia School District for weather cancellation.
When the schools are closed or delayed for the day, we do not meet.
Contact Us
Quiltmakers of Olympia
P.O. Box 4338
Tumwater, WA 98501
