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Pine Ridge Points
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Made by Peggy Bruns. Click on the picture for a larger view.

Who We Are . . .

The Nebraska State Quilt Guild (NSQG) is a statewide organization of individuals who have sought a forum for the purpose of furthering education about quilts, promoting the art of quilt making, and expanding the friendship circle shared by persons dedicated to quilts and the fiber arts.

What We Do . . .

NSQG is dedicated to promoting the art of quilting and to preserving the heritage of quilt making in Nebraska Our purpose is carried out by these activities:

  • Hosting Quilt Gatherings around the state.
  • Annually donating quilt books to each public library in Nebraska.
  • Offering a special "Pride of Nebraska" award at the Nebraska State Fair.
  • Assisting with the exhibit of quilt entries at the Nebraska State Fair.
  • Holding an annual gathering, QuiltNebraska, that offers lectures, workshops, and fellowship. Registration info for QNE 2009 is now posted here!
  • Holding an annual quilt show called Threads Across Nebraska.
  • Our "Quilt Preservation Project" provided support for quilts in Nebraska museums.
  • Completing one $150,000 commitment to the International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and now nearing the completion of a second $150,000 pledge to the IQSC Building Fund.
  • Our newsletter is published six times a year to keep our members informed of our events as well as other quilt-related happenings throughout the state and Midwest.

NEW!  Click here to view the QuiltNebraska 2009 Celebrity Auction catalog.

White glove volunteers are needed for the quilt exhibit at our State Fair, August 28 - September 7.  Each volunteer will receive a State Fair pass for the day and will be entered in the NSQG drawings for $50 off your Quilt Nebraska 2010 registration.
 
Time slots this year will be: 10a-1p; 1p-4p; 4p-6:30p; 6:30p-9p
 
Please contact the coordinator for the white glove volunteers if you are interested.
    Sue Lantz, 3511 S. 79 Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
    home phone: 402/ 489-1441
    email: gimmeayard@gmail.com

 
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