uhuru membership
On behalf of the Uhuru Quilters Guild, I would like to personally invite you to join our group of quilters who enjoy each other’s fiber art. If you are a new member, I welcome you. We seek to promote the work and accomplishments of African American quilters and to preserve the tradition, culture, and history of quilting. Our motto is “Each One Teach One.” The guild welcomes all those who are interested in quilts and quilting and we have numerous speakers, workshops and exhibits, as well as exciting activities and events planned for the coming year.
Our meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Friendship Hall of St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Church, 9473 Annapolis Road, Lanham, MD 20706, unless otherwise noted. Each meeting includes show and tell, door prizes, workshops, and lively discussions of issues relevant to the quilt world in general, and Uhuru in particular. All are welcome, as we have members of all quilting levels. Come, share, learn, enjoy!
We are always looking for help on various committees. If you are a new member, you may view a list of our committees and responsibilities; then feel free to contact the committee chairs about any you are interested in joining.
Welcome again! We look forward to seeing you soon. If you have any membership questions, please contact me any time.
Creatively yours,
Shirley Hodge
Chair, Membership Committee
Our meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Friendship Hall of St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Church, 9473 Annapolis Road, Lanham, MD 20706, unless otherwise noted. Each meeting includes show and tell, door prizes, workshops, and lively discussions of issues relevant to the quilt world in general, and Uhuru in particular. All are welcome, as we have members of all quilting levels. Come, share, learn, enjoy!
We are always looking for help on various committees. If you are a new member, you may view a list of our committees and responsibilities; then feel free to contact the committee chairs about any you are interested in joining.
Welcome again! We look forward to seeing you soon. If you have any membership questions, please contact me any time.
Creatively yours,
Shirley Hodge
Chair, Membership Committee
Dues
Yearly membership is $30.
Membership Requirements
As a member of Uhuru Quilters, you are required to do the following:
1. Participate in the work of one major event that the guild sponsors (quilt show,
quilt retreat, quilt exhibit, etc.)
2. Participate in the work of the guild (raffle quilt, service project, serve on guild committees, etc.)
3. Be active in some aspect of the art, heritage and preservation of quilting.
1. Participate in the work of one major event that the guild sponsors (quilt show,
quilt retreat, quilt exhibit, etc.)
2. Participate in the work of the guild (raffle quilt, service project, serve on guild committees, etc.)
3. Be active in some aspect of the art, heritage and preservation of quilting.
UHURU BY-LAWS AND NAMETAGS
Uhuru members, you may access the guild by-laws and name tag pattern from our Members page with your password.
QUILTERS' ETIQUETTE
Several guild members have offered the following etiquette tips in the interest of morale and camaraderie:
- Assume that the cutting mat, rotary cutter, iron, etc. are personal property. Ask before you use.
- Many quilters have specific scissors or rotary cutters for cutting paper and specific ones for cutting fabric. If you need to borrow, explain your purpose.
- Table space and outlets may be at a minimum. Add a power strip and/or extension cord to your basic sewing kit. Be respectful and share.
- Ask before touching another quilter’s work. If you have been eating or have a plate of food, put the food away and clean your hands before using someone else's equipment.
- During Show & Tell, be mindful of those seated behind you. They too would like to see. A camera does not give you license to block another’s view.
- When pressing without an ironing board, make sure the surface is protected by a heat-resistant pad to avoid property damage.
- If you wish to talk during the workshop or business meeting, keep your conversation low so the speaker can be heard, or step outside the meeting room.
- Offer critiques of another quilter’s work only if asked. The purpose of Show & Tell is not only to share what we've done, but also to encourage each other’s efforts along the creative path.
- If you are volunteering to work on a group quilting project, be prepared to have your work evaluated. Some of the exhibits we will produce may be juried. Only a few quilts may be selected for display. Criteria for selection may include techniques used (machine work, hand quilting, beading, etc.); execution (quilt hangs straight, quilting stitches are even, etc.) or theme/style (traditional, contemporary, sisterhood, etc.)
- Guild membership in no way authorizes you to act as an agent or representative of Uhuru unless you are an elected officer. Property of Uhuru such as the membership roster and the logo are made available to promote fellowship and camaraderie among the members---not for personal gain. distribution of materials or information that is not quilting related, or use by non-members unless said use is approved by the Officers of the Guild.
