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Welcome to Brandywine Valley Quilters


NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR 2019 SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS.  CLICK HERE!!


Click here to see the latest BVQ endeavors in Community Service


Click here to see results of the 2018 BVQ Challenge
Our 2018 quilt show has ended!  Thank all who attended! Our theme was to connect the Artistry of the Past with the Imagination of the Future.  What do we imagine the future holds for quilting?  Technology is already giving us the ability to add circuitry to our quilts using conductive thread and LED lights.  Did you know that one of the NASA astronauts made a quilt block while in zero gravity on the International Space Station? 

Click HERE to find out more about these fascinating concepts!

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BVQ 2016 Raffle Quilt
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BVQ 2014 Raffle Quilt
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BVQ 2012 Raffle Quilt
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BVQ 2010 Raffle Quilt
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Contact US

BVQ meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7PM** at the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 4 Westown Rd, Thornton, PA.  
Click HERE
 for directions/map.
Guests and new members are welcome!


Brandywine Valley Quilters cut with hope, stitch with grace, quilt with dreams, bind with laughter and share with love!

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Click "SPOTLIGHT" above to see "Spotlight on BVQ" - our latest activities...RETREATS , Holiday Parties, New Member Teas, Quilt Challenges....

Welcome to BVQ! Brandywine Valley Quilters was established in 1987 to pursue our members’ interest in quilting techniques and history, and to further our knowledge and gain experience in all aspects of the art of quilting.

                                                                             We are a non-profit organization.
                                                                            The purpose of our organization is:
 
  • To bring together persons interested in quilts and quiltmaking while promoting fellowship among chapter members
  • To support and encourage the art of quiltmaking both today and historically
  • To encourage members to improve their own workmanship through the sharing of each other’s knowledge, skill, and experience
  • To establish and promote educational and philanthropic endeavors through quilts
Our programs feature lectures by nationally-known or local quilt makers and teachers. We are involved in numerous Community Service projects,  offer scholarships, and also make and raffle a quilt at our biennial quilt show to raise funds for educational and charitable purposes.  Our monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at  the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 4 Westtown Road, Thornton, PA, 19373 (see map below) starting at 7:00 PM.   Fabric Raffles,  Block Exchange,   Block of the Month,  50/50 and Not-So-Blind Raffles are some of the activities we may enjoy.  A break for refreshments and socializing follows, with “show and tell” and the evening’s program presentation beginning at 8:00 p.m.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. so come early to check in at our Welcome table and get settled in! 


*** Visitors: be sure to check our 
Speakers/Workshops page before coming to our meetings. Visitor fee varies with the speaker and sometimes (typically during the summer) we meet in a different location. ***   A visitor may attend 3 meetings as a guest; then we hope that visitor will consider becoming a BVQ member!  Depending on attendance, workshops may or may not be open to the public.  This information will be indicated in the Workshop description.
BVQ Supports QUILTS OF VALOR

The recent Quilt of Valor was presented on December 16th, 2018 to 97 year old Army Tech Sargent Eldon S. Spaid.  Mr. Eldon Spaid served in the Army from 6/24/43 to 3/9/46.  Click on any picture to enlarge it.
Quilts of Valor are needed! 

Click
HERE to read about BVQ's involvement in The Quilts of Valor project.....and how YOU can help!

Click HERE to see previous Quilt of Valor Recipients.