About the Antelope Valley Quilt Association

The Antelope Valley Quilt Association is a group of about 150 quilters and people who love quilts.  Anyone who quilts, wants to learn how to quilt, or is interested in quilts is welcome to join.

Purpose: To contribute to the knowledge of, and to promote the appreciation of fine quilts; to sponsor and support quilting activities; to encourage quilt making and collecting; to contribute to the growth of knowledge of quilting techniques, textiles, patterns, history and quiltmakers through educational meetings, philanthropic projects, travel and fellowship.

The Antelope Valley Quilt Association, also known as AVQA, was officially founded in 1979, although we count the first two quilt shows organized by Dixie Haywood and her friends in May of 1978 and 1979 as our first two shows.  Those shows were held at Antelope Valley Community College, and they were sponsored by the Desert Alphas in conjunction with their annual boutique.

Arlene Lane, Linda Kerston, Gloria Thomas, Linda Baker, and Ann Finch were in the original group of quilters.  After their second show in May of 1979, the quilters decided to make their group official.  Eight women gathered at Linda Baker's home and decided on Antelope Valley Quilt Association for the group's name. Their purpose was to earn money for programs and education and to be an organization for people who love and appreciate quilts.  In 1980, they held the Antelope Valley Quilt Show at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds because the college didn't allow vendors. 

In addition to the annual quilt show, the guild supports activities such as friendship circles (also known as quilting bees or small groups), philanthropic projects, and workshops. Our meetings take place on the second Thursday of each month at Lancaster United Methodist Church, 918 W. Avenue J in Lancaster, California.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.  Programs may feature nationally or locally-known guest speakers, in-house demonstrations, or philanthropic projects.

AVQA supports a large LIBRARY.  Books and tapes are available at the meetings for checkout to members free of charge.

Many quilts have been made and donated by AVQA to Mothers at Risk (Antelope Valley  Hospital), the Painted Turtle Camp, local cancer treatment centers, and other organizations and causes.  Members of the guild supported a local production of "Quilters" at the Palmdale Playhouse in March of 2004 by making quilt blocks for the backdrop and props as well as making a raffle quilt to benefit the Playhouse's community programs.

The monthly newsletter, AVQA News, is free with membership. The newsletter includes articles on upcoming speakers and workshops, in-house programs, philanthropic projects, travel and retreats, quilting events in Southern California, and budget and business matters.





About Us
This page was last updated: July 1, 2010
AVQA By-Laws
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Membership Application & Renewal
Check Request (Reimbursement) Form
Income Form
Antelope Valley Quilt Association
AVQA 2010-2011 Executive Board Members
2010-2011 Additional Key Positions
Challenge
Sunshine
Holiday Party          Marilyn Kostecky    946.3644
SCCQG Rep            Vicki Brown              269.8144
Door Prizes
President                     Lois Rose                285.8160
1st VP                          Jamie Harrington    947.7604
2nd VP                        Sue Jacobsen          946.2201
Secretary                    Sue Hartman            947.9736
                                     Lucy Kellerman       674.6940
Treasurer                   Juli Pivovaroff          816.3790
Parliamentarian        Corinne Gurney       267.2970
AVQA_ByLaws_2009.pdf
AVQA_ByLaws_2009.pdf
AVQA_Membership_App_10-11.pdf
AVQA_Membership_App_10-11.pdf
Check_Request.rtf
Check_Request.rtf
Income_Form.rtf
Income_Form.rtf
AVQA 2010-2011 Committee Chairs
Friendship Circles  Tammy Boyd           910.1981
Historian                    Sandy Ray               943.9328
Hospitality
Librarian
Membership             Michelle Johnston 274.9020
                                   Sandy Jo Ellis         285.5978
Newsletter                Brenda Simoni        810.0180
Opp Quilt Design    Cheryl Nieman        266.1513
  2010/2011              Sue Leone                940.9393
Opp Quilt Promo
Philanthropic           Lucille Bell               435.5972
Publicity
Retreats                    Patti Keene              949.0944
                                   Darla Hall                 839.5805
Roster                       Michele Johnston  274.9020
                                   Sandy Jo Ellis         285.5978
Veterans’ Quilts      Marilyn Kostecky   946.3644
Web Site                   Barbara Roberts     724.1243