Welcome to Common Threads

We’re excited to have you stop by to learn about our guild. Our purpose is to share the love of and exchange knowledge of quilting. Whether you are new to quilting, or have been quilting for years… and you love Modern or Traditional or Art Quilting… we’d love to have you come and join us!

Common Threads Quilting Guild of Parma, OH meets every month on the third Monday at 6:30 p.m.

To learn more about Common Threads, you can email us at CommonThreads+owner@groups.io and ask for details.

If you’d like to visit us, see current meeting details below.

Visitors are welcome!
You’ll love the new quilt friends that you find here!

May Meeting

Our next meeting — 16 May 2022 at 6:30pm.

Meeting Details:

  • Program — We’ve got an exciting program scheduled this month by Cindy Oravecz of Quilter’s Fancy located in Cortland, Ohio. Cindy will be presenting an “Embellishment Trunk Show”. Wondering how to give that little extra pizzazz to your quilts with embellishments? Cindy has lots of great examples. She will also have items to sell from her shop — if you’re not often out in Cortland, this is a great opportunity to sample what they offer..
  • Show & Tell — Bring your finished (or mostly so) projects to share with the guild. Guests are also welcome to bring in items to show.
  • Block of the Month — Bring your Block of the Month to share and for the chance to win “all” of the blocks.
  • 2022 Quilt Show — Don’t forget to bring a sample of what you’re working on for the Emporium. Please keep the Quilt Show Committee up to date on what you’re making. This month, we’re also signing up for various jobs at the show.

Venue:

All Saints Episcopal Church Hall
8911 West Ridgewood Drive
Parma, OH 44130


Questions? Contact us at CommonThreads+owner@groups.io.

2022 Quilt Show

We’re excited to announce that our 2022 Quilt Show “Creative Journeys” will be held on October 21 – 22, 2022 in Independence, Ohio where we will be showcasing the quilts of our many talented quilters.

One of the highlights of this show are several beautiful raffle quilts (scroll up for the guild’s featured quilt). You can contact any guild member for raffle tickets, or purchase at the show. (Raffle tickets are $1 ea. or 6 tickets for $5.)

Admission is $5.00 at the Elmwood Recreation Center | 6200 Wisnieski Parkway | Independence, OH 44131.

In addition to the judged / non-judged quilt show entries, we will have a Vendor Mall • Guild Quilt Challenge Display • Raffle Baskets.

This is a judged show and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category. And a prize for the “Best in Show” and for “Viewer’s Choice”.

Quilt Entry Categories:

Our quilt categories have been finalized.

The quilt entry form went out to members via email. There are categories for Large, Small, Wall Hanging, Minatures, Modern, Art Quilt, and Quilted Apparel / Quilted Home Deco. See the entry form for specific details.

Are you interested in being in a Common Threads Quilt Show? Come to a meeting and check us out. We look forward to getting to know you.

***Note—all quilts (judged, non-judged, and the Guild Challenge quilt) entries—are eligible for the Viewer’s Choice Award.***

About Us…

Common Threads was started over 30 years ago by 15 founding members. We currently have over 40 members and are actively seeking new members to join us for fellowship, friendship, and to learn and hone quilting skills.

Our purpose is to “promote fellowship while increasing and encouraging the interest and knowledge of our members in all aspects of the art of quilting.” You’re encouraged to participate in our “Block of the Month” and the yearly “Guild Quilt Challenge” in a fun and engaging environment.

Highlights of membership include a Triennial Quilt Show (this year on October 21 – 22, 2022), an opportunity to learn from seasoned guild members and speakers, and you’ve definitely found a place where you can feel free to ask questions, get answers, and improve your quilting skills.

As a Common Threads guild member, we Learn • we Teach • we Give Back.

Thanks for stopping by! We look forward to seeing you at a meeting soon.