2023 Raffle Quilt

Each year the guild has a fundraiser to support our Community Service efforts. We make quilts for donation to beginning-of-life and end-of life patients at local hospitals, and patients at local dialysis centers. Last year we donated 248 quilts to these organizations, and the need grows each year.


This year our fundraising quilt, “Mexican Star Dance” by Southwind Designs, is a gorgeous design in warm modern colors. It was custom-quilted by Sandra Jeffers. The quilt measures approximately 80×80″ and would look amazing on a double/full-sized bed.


The quilt will be on display and tickets for sale every Tuesday throughout the summer in front of the Market Street Bakery & Cafe in Chehalis, from 11-2:00.

It will also put in an appearance at Briar Cottage Fabrics in Tenino on July 22, smack in the middle of Oregon Trail Days.

There will be other locations and opportunities to enjoy this beauty throughout the year, hopefully they will be noted on our calendar.

If you, like many others, fall in love with this stunning quilt and want to purchase raffle tickets, feel free to hit that “Contact Us” link and we’ll be sure to get some tickets to you.

The drawing for the lucky winner will be on November 14, 2023 at the Twin Cities Senior Center in Chehalis. You don’t need to be present to win, but you’re always welcome to drop in and meet us!

Good luck to all the ticket holders and thank you for supporting our work in the community!

AUTUMN Retreat at Panhandle Lake!

September 7-11, 2023

Hang out with your fellow guild members, get some sewing done, and unwind!

Here are the bullet points:

  • Date is September 7-11
  • Deposit of $40 holds your spot
  • Total cost is $125/person
  • Bring your own food and bedding

Comfortable occupancy at the Lodge is 20 people.

The full payment is due by the end of August.

That’s pretty much all of the info, but if you have any questions, please use the Contact Us! form at the website or email Donna M.

You can pay with PayPal! (You don’t need to have a PayPal account to pay with a credit or debit card)

May Program

We’re looking forward to learning from our guest, Kristy Totten, as she shows us how (and when) to fold our quilts for storage and also shares her wisdom about the importance of labeling your quilts.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/stella12/15253741997

This promises to be informative AND educational AND inspiring!

See you on May 9!

SPRING Retreat at Panhandle Lake!

April 6-10, 2023

Hang out with your fellow guild members, get some sewing done, and unwind!

Here are the bullet points:

  • Date is April 6-10
  • Cost is $125/person
  • Bring your own food and bedding

Comfortable occupancy at the Lodge is 20 people.

The full payment is due by the March 14 meeting.

That’s pretty much all of the info, but if you have any questions, please use the Contact Us! form at the website or email Donna M.

You can pay with PayPal! (You don’t need to have a PayPal account to pay with a credit or debit card)

Class: Unconventional Applique


April’s program was a trunk show by guild member Vivian R., when she shared her quirky and unconventional appliqued quilts.

Vivian will be sharing her method of fusible applique and showing us how to incorporate unconventional materials into our own projects on Friday, May 27, at the Onalaska Community Youth Center, 233 Central Avenue. The class will be held from 10-4:00. Bring your sewing machine and basic supplies as well as a dish for potluck lunch.

The cost of this class will be $10 per person and all class fees will be donated to the Youth Center as thanks for allowing us to use the venue.

Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon to reserve your spot!

A materials list will be provided via email to class members.



2022 Raffle Quilt!

Each year the guild has a fundraiser to support our Community Service efforts. We make quilts for donation to beginning-of-life and end-of life patients at local hospitals, and patients at local dialysis centers. Last year we donated over 140 quilts to these organizations, and the need is significant and ongoing.


This year, our fundraising quilt, “The Twist”, is an eye-catching design in blues and white. The quilt measures approximately 55 x 72″ and can fit a twin bed or be a really comfy recliner quilt to snuggle under while relaxing in the evening.


The first public appearance of the quilt was on May 14 at the Community Garage Sale in Chehalis at the fairgrounds. If you visited our table, thank you for stopping by. If you purchased tickets or made a cash donation, thank you so much for your support!


If you, like many others, fall in love with this cozy quilt and want to purchase raffle tickets, feel free to hit that “Contact Us” link and we’ll be sure to get some tickets to you.


Good luck to all the ticket holders! Look for more sightings to be published soon!

Market Street Bakery Show

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We’ve taken a couple of years ‘off’ (hasn’t everyone?) from displaying quilts at the Market Street Bakery at 492 N Market Blvd in Centralia, but happily we’re back!


During the months of May and June from Monday to Friday we’re displaying quilts made by members of the guild for your enjoyment while you’re savoring a yummy bite to eat at the bakery.


Here’s a bit of what you can expect to see during your visit –

Before you leave, be sure to pick up a loaf of sourdough bread to take home – your taste buds will thank you for it!

Meeting, 5/10/2022

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Our May program was an introduction to Gary and Kristen Rurup of The Shiplap Quilt Shop and Coffee House at 325 Sussex Rd. W., in Tenino, WA.


What a treat! Gary and Kristen are an energetic, inspirational, generous, creative, funny and all-around magical couple. They have a dizzying array of Riley Blake fabrics (and more!) at their adorable shop.


But there’s so much more to this gem of a shop – Bakery goods. Coffee. Unique food gifts. Harris Tweed products. Quilting and sewing notions. Kits. Novelty gifts. More! If you want to pick up a special gift for a special someone – even if they’re NOT a quilter – The Shiplap Quilt Shop and Coffee House is THE place to visit!


Check out their website at https://www.theshiplapquiltshop.com/ and be sure to visit their Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/TheShiplapQuiltShopandCoffeeHouse/

March Program

A skilled quilter and weaver, Kathleen Ament will be our March speaker in her role as Superintendent of the Home Arts Department at the Southwest Washington Fair.

She will help take the mystery out of which department/division/class a quilt should be entered in. She’ll also point out everything else covered in the Home Arts area.

Did you know the guild sponsors a prize for the people’s choice winner in the pincushion category? Canning and baking are also a part of Home Arts.

How does one become Home Arts Person of the Year? Come find out!

Back to Normal?

After 2 years of not having meetings or searching to find a place to meet we are finally able to return to the Twin Cities Senior Center, our old stomping grounds. The address is 2545 N. National Avenue in Chehalis (the map is over on the sidebar there).

We are also meeting monthly again, rather than every other month. Our next meeting will be on March 8th. The doors will be open at 6:00pm so we have time to get settled and chat a bit, then the meeting will begin at 6:30.

Don’t forget that it’s time to send in your 2022 dues. You can bring the payment to the March meeting, mail a check (made out to RDQG) to our treasurer, Beckie, or click over to the Join or Renew page to pay with PayPal.