Greater Hartford Quilt Guild
Wickham Day Quilters of East Hartford
WDQEH was formed in the Fall 2023 to satisfy some members' needs to have a chapter that meetings during the daytime hours.
When: Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month,1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
What: Social time begins at 1:00 pm.
Who: Guest and new members are always welcome, regardless of their sewing ability or skills.
Annual dues are $25.00, which includes membership in the Greater Hartford Quilt Guild
Please consider attending a meeting to see if we are the right group for you.
For more information, please email Wickhamdayquilters@gmail.com
Meetings are held at the Wickham Library at 656 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 06108.
2026-27 Chapter Program
9/09/2026 - Challenge Sign-ups begin, Final Dues Payable, Mystery Quilt Begins, Potato Chip Quilt Challenge – 2 ½ x 4 ½ blocks, Mini Convergence Quilt, Reverse Applique Shirt Workshop, Quilting Gnome Workshop, Annual Gathering 2027 Raffle Quilt, Holiday Card Exchange, Sharing Day door prize confirmation, Dena to discuss Raffle Quilt for 2027 Annual Gathering, Annual Gathering Raffle Baskets sign up
10/14/2026 - Speaker – Jenny Bee Quilts – Vintage Textiles & Fabrics from Afar, Open to GHQG member to attend with a $5 contribution, Holiday Card Exchange instructions and name draw – Carolann, Bring potato chip “bricks” for project challenge exchange, Collect Santa Ornaments for Wadsworth Christmas Tree
11/04/2026 - Convergence Quilt Instructions and pattern hand out – Colleen, Make and take pumpkins with Linda, Annual Gathering Raffle Quilt Kick-off - Die Cutting Batik Fabric, NOTE: Brenda arranged a sew day on Friday November 6th where we can work on leaf blocks together
12/09/2026 - Winterfest social event (English High Tea), Holiday Card Exchange, Speaker - Mary Gregg 3D Art Quilts – Open to GHQG with a $5 contribution
1/13/2027 - Reverse Embroidery on a sweatshirt or tee shirt with Carolann, Ongoing – potato chip brick swap if needed
2/10/2027 - Sharing Day assembly, PT Lecture - How to quilt with proper posture and techniques
Wellness for Quilters - Claudia, NOTE: Annual Gathering Raffle Quilt Blocks due to be returned
3/10/2027 - Speaker: 1930’s quilts! How they impacted the American history and influenced our quilting of today. – Kim NOTE: Brenda has arranged a sew day at the Grange where we can
work on assembling the Annual Gathering Raffle Quilt
4/14/2027 - Gnome Make and Take- Colleen
5/12/2027 - Annual Gathering Prep for 2027
6/09/2027 - End of Quilt Year Celebration- Show and Tell 06 2026-2027 Projects
Chapter Officers
President - Beverly Bell
Secretary - Dena Liedke
Treasurer / Steering Rep - Stacie Mawson
Membership - Linda Jacobson
Steering Rep - Louise Theriault