Quilt guild to meet Jan. 20; show set for April

FORRESTON – The Country Crossroads Quilt Guild members will be introducing its 2025 Guild Officers at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20, at the Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Road.

The program for the evening will allow attendees to get to know the new officers better as several are new to the Guild.

“Members are asked to bring questions for this ‘Get to Know You’ session. It is a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining our Guild to meet these quilters and hear what might be in store for this next year,” said Publicity Chair Ruth Whitney. “Our major focus in 2025 will be our upcoming Quilt Show, April 11-12.”

A $5 guest fee is charged for anyone wishing to attend the meeting that is not a member. The program will be followed by a business meeting and Show ‘n Tell.

Guild meetings are held at the Forreston Grove Church on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. to provide ample time to meet and greet members before the meeting.

Membership dues are $20 per year. For more information call Program Committee Chair Kay Walker, 815-275-2904, or Guild President Jennifer Newcomer,708-774-3279.