Tributaries
Since we are the Red River Quilters, we call our smaller quilting groups Tributaries. Meetings are casual and always open to visitors and/or new members. All offer plenty of free advice. Sometimes it is even about quilting!
Following is a summary of the current Tributaries.
Art Quilt Group
Meets: 2nd Saturday, every OTHER month (Jan-Mar-May-July-Sept-Nov)
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Location and dates are subject to change; email reminders are sent before every meeting.
Contact Person: Lynda Britton
Focus is on art and modern quilting, surface design and embellishment and mixed media art. The group also often conducts art quilt challenges.
Haughton Quilters
Meets: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of Each Month
Time: 9:00 a.m.—Mid-afternoon
Location: Southern Methodist Church, Highway 80, Haughton
Contact Person: Jackie Pierce and Margaret SeaBaugh
Pack a lunch and prepare to laugh! The Haughton Quilters usually work on individual projects (both by hand and machine) but sometimes tackle a common pattern. There are also 3-day “sew-ins” twice a year at the church.
Quilt Queens
Meets: Every Wednesday
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: 11542 Norris Ferry, Shreveport, LA 71106
Contact Person: Sandy Jones
Quilt Queens is a fun and loyal group who enjoy sharing their love of quilting. The group works on Love Wrappers, Block of the Month and special projects. They enjoy taking road trips and are a diverse group with many talents.
Sew-N-Sews
Meets: The Monday Following Guild Meeting (Second Monday of the Month)
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Shreveport Sewing Center, 645 W Bert Kouns, Shreveport
Contact Person: Karla Hardaway and Bobbie Deeter
This group meets monthly to work on a year-long quilt project. We all make the same quilt. It’s fun to see the same pattern made with different fabric choices. Quilts may be completed with monthly “steps” or at each individual’s own pace. Members meet each month to encourage and admire each other’s progress. And we also do a Show and Tell of members’ other works for admiration and help.
Sunday Strippers
Meets: 3rd Sunday of Each Month
Time: Noon - Mid-afternoon
Location: Member’s Homes
Contact Person: Mary Sewell
The interests of this group include quilting, knitting, beading and garment making. Members enjoy a hostess-prepared lunch as they share and discuss their latest projects (both for hurrahs and helpful hints). Note: Please contact Mary if you’d like to attend as the meeting location changes each month.
Thread Benders
Meets: Every Wednesday
Time: 9 a.m.—Early Afternoon
Location: Haynes Ave. Baptist Church, 601 Haynes Ave. Shreveport
Contact Person: Louise Smith
Join the chatter around the table! Everyone brings their individual projects to work on (both by hand and machine) as well as a lunch to enjoy in each other’s company. Support and encouragement is sweetened with homemade dessert!
Mission Outreach
Meets: Meetings vary depending on availability of meeting space.
Time: 9 a.m.—Mid-afternoon
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2625 Airline Dr, Bossier City
Contact Person: Cathy Ward
Mission Outreach volunteers work on Love Wrappers, Comfort Caps, Pillow Cases, and other charity projects.
Please note: For information about starting a new group, talk to any Board Member who will help with the process. The more groups, the merrier!