Celebrating 50 Years
of Learning, Service & Sewing
1976 – 2026
Since its inception in 1976, with the creation of our Bicentennial Quilt, the Independence Hall Quilters Guild has not only offered classes and camaraderie to its members but also supported the surrounding communities of Arnold and Calaveras County.
One of our ongoing Community Service projects is part of the Guild’s Comfort Quilt & Pillowcase Program. This program donates quilts and pillowcases to the Hospice of the Sierra, Child & Adult Protective Services, the Sheriff’s Department, the Children’s Advocacy Center, and Shriners Hospital Sacramento.
Our popular “Sew Young” program teaches students from local schools to sew.
The raffle tickets we sell year-round fund College Scholarships for local High School graduating seniors. We draw the raffle at Sunday’s close of the Quilt Faire, and the winner will own a beautiful quilt.
To celebrate our Golden Anniversary, guess what we are planning?
Making a quilt, of course!
<– Each member is requested to make at least one of these Ohio Star blocks. The Ohio Star is the Guild’s signature block.
Our Celebration will also include a special luncheon for our members.