Land O'Lakes Quilt Guild: Our Story
Land O’Lakes Quilt Guild was founded in July 1985 to bring together those interested in all manner of hand crafts; but in particular – quilting. The three charter members were; Susan Amon, Marion Kenney, and Karen Wykrent. At the guild’s founding, members came together and worked on hand quilting while learning from others.
Guild membership pulls from the local Lewisville, Flower Mound, Corinth, and Denton communities have traveled from as far away as Gainesville and McKinney. In 2016 the guild founded a scholarship for LISD students interested in pursuing textile arts in college. In 2018 the first quilt sale was held with roaring success. Held each October, the quilt sale provides funds for scholarships, as well as community service batting, backing fabrics, and for guest speakers.
Lewisville Education Foundation Scholarships
The guild supports the community through a scholarship awarded to an LISD high school student with an interest in fiber arts or fashion design.
This scholarship is available to a student that is considering a career in the field of Fashion Design, Theatrical Costuming, Fiber Art, Textile Arts or a related area of study. It is desirable that the student has a keen interest in or is participating in clubs or extra-curricular activities that focus on apparel, sewing, fashion design, textile arts and/or crafts.
Member Testimonials
Hear what longtime and new members have to say about their time with Land O'Lakes Quilt Guild.
I love show and tell the most. Trunk shows are my favorite. I also like the guild projects.
I enjoy the opportunity to learn from others whether it be speakers or other guild members, seeing others works teaches me new things that I can incorporate in my projects.
Being a member allows me to socialize with like minded people who enjoy the same hobby. Show & Tell is a highlight, seeing other quilters’ fabric and pattern choices, and hearing the stories behind the making of the quilt.
