The Carolina Shores Quilt Guild began in 1985 when a number of women who shared the love of quilting formed the group to share ideas and learn from each other. The Quilt Guild meets at the neighborhood clubhouse from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM on the second Friday of every month. The business meeting is followed by a workshop, demonstration or lecture. A second day has been added as a work day on special projects or getting help with a prior project. To be a member one must be a property owner in the original Carolina Shores development and can be a beginner or experienced quilter. The Carolina Shores community is a growing community. Anyone interested in quilting is encouraged to join the Quilt Guild.

Over the years the Guild has made quilts for various groups. Currently, the major beneficiary is the Ronald McDonald House of Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina -- Ronald McDonald House. The Quilt Guild provides a quilt for every child who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while having treatment at the hospital. The child keeps the quilt permanently.

Members take part in classes, participate in visits with other quilt guilds and attend quilt shows to keep learning about the art/craft of quilting. Occasionally the Quilt Guild sponsors an exhibit of its work. During February quilts were displayed at the Hickman's Crossroads Branch Library. A photo taken by Lynn Darby is below.

For several years the Carolina Shores Quilt Guild has been holding an annual "challenge" with the Oak Island Beach Quilters. A challenge is given by the guild that will host the annual get-together.This year the challenge is called "CELEBRATE." The only guidelines are that the quilt can be no larger than 36"by 36" and cannot be made from a kit. First, second and third place winners are chosen. The hosting guild -- this year, Carolina Shores -- provides lunch. The event includes Show and Tell and sharing of ideas.

One ongoing effort is called "Block of the Month." The intent is for everyone to make one block each month to learn different ways to make quilt blocks, and forexperienced quilters to help those. The blocks are put together and finished to make quilts for children at the Ronald McDonald House.

This year we are using our 4th Friday gatherings as a workshop for new and exciting projects. The first project was a color wash Irish Chain quilt that started on September 28, continued on October 26, and finished at the November 16 meeting. Our next project is the Mystery Quilt. Workshop began on January 25 and will continue on February 22, March 28, and April 22.