About Us
The Hawaii Quilt Guild (HQG),
also known as Na Po`e Humukuiki O Hawai`i, was founded in
1984, with the purpose of
preserving the traditions, culture and
history of quilting, and to promote
the knowledge and
understanding of the art of quilting through
continuing
education services for members and public education activities.
Since that time, the Guild has grown to exceed 200 members, not
only on Oahu, but also throughout the outer islands, U.S.
mainland, and foreign countries.
Our member profile is as diverse as the traditions of quilting
itself. Members range from beginners to accomplished artists
with works shown in juried shows across the country, to those
with a love for the traditions of quilting. Our members range in
age from middle-schoolers to great grandmothers. Hawaii’s
cultural and ethnic diversity is displayed in the faces and
hearts of Guild members. This diversity adds to the unique mix
of learning experiences that HQG offers to all who join and
participate in Guild activities.
ABC’S OF HQG: A
LITTLE MORE “ABOUT US”
ALOHA BLOCKS: Our farewell gift to our
quilting cousins who leave the island is a set of blocks made
“with aloha,” signed by guild members, and sent on to the
member’s new home.
BEES: Our quilting bees meet regularly at various
locations around Oahu and provide more opportunities to quilt,
piece or applique and, of course, talk!
BIRTHDAY FAT QUARTERS: What a great way to build a fabric
stash! Members (usually grouped by 12) agree to send a fat
quarter to each other for their birthdays over a year’s time.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH: Each month a block pattern is
selected and published in the newsletter. Members bring
completed blocks to the following month’s guild meeting, then
cross their fingers for luck in winning the drawing!
BOARD MEETINGS: Members are encouraged to submit ideas or
suggestions and attend the board meetings, held on the THIRD
Monday at Central Union Church at 6:30 p.m. Board members have a
lot of fun and some great laughs!.
CLASSES/EDUCATION: The classes offered to members are as
varied as the Guild membership. Classes on new techniques,
projects or methods are offered by Guild members and mainland
teachers.
LIBRARY: HQG has an extensive library of quilting books
available! Books may be checked out by members at the monthly
meetings and are due back at the following monthly meeting.
NA LIMA ALOHA: Translated “the hands of love,” this is
the Guild’s community services arm, which contributes quilts
island-wide to those in need.
NAME BADGES: Members are encouraged to make name badges
when joining the guild, as they are a great way to get to know
other members. Members must wear their nametag to be eligible
for door prize drawings!
NEWSLETTER: Our monthly newsletter contains articles of
upcoming events, information of interest to quilters, and the
pattern for next month's "Block of the Month." Articles from
members and committee chairs must be sent to the editor by the
1st of the month for inclusion in that month's edition.
QUILT SHOW: The highlight of the year is our annual quilt
show held each May. The non-juried show is the largest show of
its kind in the state and represents a wide variety of quilting
styles, tastes and talents.
RETREAT: The Guild plans a weekend retreat each spring.
The weekend starts with a potluck on Friday evening, with
classes on Saturday, and a Sunday Show-N-Tell to finish the
weekend.
SECRET PAL: Members wanting to participate complete an
information sheet. The luck of the draw determines to whom you
give send cards, fat quarters, and other small gifts and who
will reciprocate by spoiling you. It's a great way to get to
know another member without revealing who you are.
SHOW-N-TELL: This is the part of the meeting we all look
forward to. It is inspiring because of the great ideas we get
from one another. Members and guests show off works in progress,
tops, completed quilts, and seek advice on color, border, or
anything else.
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