The National Quilting Association is recognized for their talent and hard work in the making of quilts, teaching, judging and for the generosity of the quiltmakers in giving back to the community. There is no question as to why quilters everywhere deserve a National Quilting Day.
Foundation of National Quilting Day
National Quilting Day is the third Saturday in March. It was recognized by the National Quilting Association in June 1991during the 22nd Annual Quilting Show in Lincoln Nebraska; Although this is noted to be a “National” day, there are no actual records or declarations specifying a national quilting day.
This quilting day was established to remember and honor all the quiltmakers who have skillfully created charming, comfy quilts, along with drawing in a new generation of quilters.
Quilting projects for National Quilting Day
Every year, the National Quilting Association offers an additional National Quilting Day block for quilters to add to their quilting projects. Many individual quilters and groups of quiltmakers work on a service project on this special day. Some of the types of quilting project ideas would include creating quilts for troops, veteran’s hospitals, NICUs, nursing homes, orphanages and homeless shelters.
History of the National Quilters Association
The Greenbelt Maryland public library was host to the first quilt show in 1970. The shows eventually moved to the gymnasium at the Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, D.C. Now the quilt shows are exhibited throughout the country from coast to coast.
The National Quilters Association published its first newsletter in 1973. The newsletter was called Patchwork Patter, put together by hand and contained several pages; however, now the newsletter is called the Quilting Quarterly and has developed into a complete full-color publication.
The NQA is dedicated to its fellow members and has developed many programs that give support to the membership including; certification programs for quilting teachers and quit show judging; guide for acknowledging exceptional quilting achievement; Individual and group grants and scholarships to provide financial aid for studying and/or researching the subject of quiltmaking.
The original founders of the National Quilters Association consisted of seven members and has grown through the years to about 5500 in the U.S. and overseas. It continues to formulate the necessary changes required to keep up with the interests of its members.
It’s no wonder the National Quilting Association is much admired for their talent in teaching quilters and judging quilts, along with the kindness of giving back to society. Furthermore, it is without a doubt, quiltmakers all over the world deserve a National Quilting Day for their hard work, skill and generosity.
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