Charter members of the Buckhorn Area Quilters’ Guild

Photo taken at a banquet at Elim Lodge celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Buckhorn Area Quilters’ Guild on May 28th, 2008

Like many good things, the Buckhorn Area Quilters’ Guild began with two or three people sharing their interest with others.

In the Lakehurst community near Buckhorn, two local church groups gathered to quilt, visit, and support one another through life’s cares and concerns. From these gatherings, a neighbourhood quilting group began to take shape—a place to socialize, learn from one another, and share a love of quilting.

A few members of this group also attended monthly quilting meetings in Peterborough, where the Kawartha Quiltmakers’Guild shared ideas, techniques, and information. As interest in quilting continued to grow in the Buckhorn area, the idea of forming a local quilters’ guild began to take root.

During the 1989–90 season, approximately 15 charter members formed the Buckhorn Area Quilters’ Guild. They began meeting monthly to share their appreciation for quilting, teach and learn new skills, and celebrate this wonderful artistic form of needlework.

In the early days, the Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Township Public Library generously provided a place for the guild to meet.

Today, our membership has grown to more than three times the original charter membership. We continue to welcome newcomers who share an interest in quilting, creativity, and community.