Cocheco Quilters Guild

Cocheco Quilters Guild We meet on the third Tuesday of the month, January thru November, at the McConnell Center, 61 Locust St., Dover, NH.

Doors open at 6:30 pm, meeting begins at 6:45 pm. Park behind the library and enter through the door marked #2 (handicapped entrance) As a guild we work to promote the art, skill and joy of quilt making. Among the many ways of reaching our goal, we have an annual quilt show, offer workshops and programs with guest speakers and support the New England Quilt Museum and local charities. We meet each

month to conduct business, exchange ideas, share information and enjoy the company of other quilters.

Cocheco Quilters recently delivered another batch of quilts made by members to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover.
05/06/2026

Cocheco Quilters recently delivered another batch of quilts made by members to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover.

Today members of the Cocheco Quilters Guild delivered 6 Queen-size quilts for residents at the Easter Seals NH Military ...
04/02/2026

Today members of the Cocheco Quilters Guild delivered 6 Queen-size quilts for residents at the Easter Seals NH Military and Veterans Campus in Franklin. A total of 26 quilts have been donated thus far by the guild to this new facility.

Today is National Quilting Day! Here are some ideas to celebrate the day. Get Active and Sew Finish a UFO (Unfinished Ob...
03/21/2026

Today is National Quilting Day! Here are some ideas to celebrate the day.

Get Active and Sew
Finish a UFO (Unfinished Object): Tackle that project that has been sitting in a bin or, at the very least, organize your WIPs (Works in Progress).
Make a "Quick" Project: Sew a small project in a day, such as a table runner, mug rug, or a baby quilt.
Try a New Technique: Take an online class, watch a tutorial on a skill you’ve never tried (like paper piecing or wool applique), or learn to hand quilt.
Quilt All Day: Give yourself permission to ignore the to-do list and sew, guilt-free, while listening to a quilting podcast or audiobook.

Community and Sharing
Hang Quilts Outside: Display your quilts on porch railings, fences, or in windows for neighbors to enjoy.
Host a Scrap or Fat Quarter Swap: Invite friends over to trade fabric scraps or, if staying distant, host a swap via mail.
Teach Someone to Sew: Introduce a child, friend, or relative to the basics of quilting.
Make a Charity Quilt: Dedicate your time to sewing a quilt for a local charity, hospital, or shelter.

Organizing and Inspiration
Clean Your Machine: Show your sewing machine some love with a deep cleaning or take it in to be serviced.
Organize Your Stash: Go through your fabric, trim scraps into usable sizes, and donate fabric that no longer brings you joy.
Label Your Quilts: Take time to add labels to finished quilts to ensure their stories are preserved.
Visit a Quilt Shop or Museum: Support your local quilt store or explore a virtual exhibit at the International Quilt Museum.

The Cocheco Quilters Guild has a limited number of spaces available for non-members to join us on a bus trip to the AQS ...
03/19/2026

The Cocheco Quilters Guild has a limited number of spaces available for non-members to join us on a bus trip to the AQS New England Quilt Show in Hartford, CT.

When: April 9 & 10, 2026
Where: Hartford Convention Center, Hartford, CT
What: AQS New England Quilt Show
Cost: $90 (non-member) includes bus ride to/from Hartford, CT and entrance to quilt show.
Accommodations: Hartford Marriott Downtown, Hartford, CT – hotel rooms have been reserved; double-occupancy; $150pp ($300 +taxes); once registration has been confirmed, reservation will be put in the name of the individuals sharing a room and you will pay the hotel directly.
Trip Timing: Thursday (4/9) - C&J Bus will depart the Durham Evangelical Church, 114 Dover Road, Durham, NH on Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 am. Riders must be at the church by 6:45 am in order to ensure we are able to leave on time.
Friday (4/10) – C&J Bus will depart the Hartford Convention Center on Friday, April 10 at 3:30 pm. Riders must be at the meeting area by 3:15 pm in order to ensure we leave on time.
One rest area stop will be made on the way to and from Hartford for restroom and snacks.

If you would like to join the bus trip, please email [email protected] and indicate you saw this notice on the Guild’s page.
Complete the Non-Member Registration Form and forward it with your check for $90 made payable to Cocheco Quilters Guild.

Please note this opportunity is first come, first served.

Will you be visiting Dover? Explore the vibrant ocean-inspired quilts crafted by Guild members on display at the Childre...
01/07/2026

Will you be visiting Dover? Explore the vibrant ocean-inspired quilts crafted by Guild members on display at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, and discover the power of creativity and community!

Spreading holiday cheer and warmth - 12 more quilts donated today to the Easter Seal Vet Campus in Franklin- and a surpr...
12/08/2025

Spreading holiday cheer and warmth - 12 more quilts donated today to the Easter Seal Vet Campus in Franklin- and a surprise photo taken with Easter Seal Staff and Channel 9 Jamie.

Congratulations to our three Viewers Choice winners: Nature’s Enchanting Jeweled Woodlands by Joanne Boudreau Dickie, Ma...
10/27/2025

Congratulations to our three Viewers Choice winners: Nature’s Enchanting Jeweled Woodlands by Joanne Boudreau Dickie, Maple Leaf Rag by Gladi Porsche and Mrs. D’s Garden by Carole Behan Berry.

Thank you to all who attended the Show!

Congratulations to the two quilts receiving Exceptional Merit ribbons: Maple Leaf Rag by Gladi Porsche and The Love of Q...
10/27/2025

Congratulations to the two quilts receiving Exceptional Merit ribbons: Maple Leaf Rag by Gladi Porsche and The Love of Quilting by Martha Wilson. Gladi’s quilt also received one of 3 Viewers Choice ribbons.

Congratulations to our Best of Show: Blueberry Teapots for a Saphire Anniversary by Romona. Bateman!
10/27/2025

Congratulations to our Best of Show: Blueberry Teapots for a Saphire Anniversary by Romona. Bateman!

10/26/2025

Meet the Quilter-Join Greta at the Cocheco Quilters Quilt Show as she shares how she learns new techniques.
The show is open today, 10 am to 4 pm .

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