activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Conduct community outreach and fundraising Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsEngages in community outreach and raises funds through events like silent auctions and ticketed quilt shows, donating $8,000 in proceeds from the 2026 Opportunity Quilt ticket sales to Hansen House, a local hospice.
- Host annual quilt shows Competitive Arts & Crafts ExhibitionsOrganizes and hosts annual quilt shows, such as the event held on January 9 and 10, 2026, at the Yuma Civic Center, featuring member-created quilts and awarding blue ribbons based on member votes. These shows include public exhibitions and giveaways, such as the "Love In a Mist" quilt.
- Offer quilting education programsProvides ongoing quilting education through monthly demonstrations and multiple one- to two-day classes per year, including specialized instruction in techniques like appliqué, Mola quilting, collage quilting, soy wax batik, and paper foundation piecing. Classes are taught by skilled members or professional touring instructors such as Karen Bolan, Lea McComas, Christy Bess, and Linda Sullivan.
- Produce collaborative quilts Community-Based Craft Production for CharityDesigns and produces special quilts for commemorative and fundraising purposes, including a quilt celebrating the nation's 250th birthday and three "Mystery Quilts" created in 2025. Members also create quilts for giveaways and events.
capacity building · 1
- Maintain skilled membership structure Community-Based Craft Production for CharityLimits active membership to 120 individuals with demonstrated sewing and quilting skills, supporting a structured, skill-based community focused on quilting arts.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Fundraising through annual quilt raffle fundraising through raffle or lotteryGenerates charitable contributions by selling tickets for an annual opportunity quilt, leveraging member-created work to support organizational funding in a community-engaged way.
- Hybrid instruction model combining member-led and professional teaching hybrid_instruction_modelUses a combination of member-led and professional instructor-led classes to build skills, often enhanced by trunk shows, to support diverse and peer-informed learning experiences.
- Member engagement through exhibitions and showcases member-engagement_through_exhibitionStrengthens community and motivation by organizing an annual quilt show that highlights member-created quilts, fostering pride, recognition, and shared celebration of craftsmanship.
- Membership management with participation standards membership_managementManages membership through a structured application and waiting list system that requires agreement to active participation standards and payment of dues, ensuring commitment and sustainability.
- Structured skill-building through education and regular challenges structured_skill_building_programsAdvances member quilting abilities through organized education, demonstrations, classes, and recurring activities like monthly block challenges to promote continuous learning and engagement.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Block of the Month
Program designed to aid members in their quilt journeys through monthly block challenges.
Challenge Blocks
Program designed to aid members in their quilt journeys through creative challenges.
Community Outreach
Program that provides charitable contributions to local non-profit organizations and donates quilts to those in need, such as Hansen House Hospice.
Monthly Demonstrations
Regular demonstrations on quilting techniques and tools during meetings.
Quilt Show
Annual event showcasing quilts made by members, including blue ribbon winners and mystery quilts, held at the Yuma Civic Center.
Quilting Classes
One and two-day classes taught by members or professional teachers covering various quilting aspects like dyeing fabric, embroidery, appliqué, and machine quilting.
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Colourwerx Partner — Hosted Linda Sullivan of Colourwerx for a trunk show and two-day quilting classes.
- Comm. Christian Church Partner — Hosts various events for Desert Lily Quilters, including education, classes, business meetings, and silent auctions.
- Community Outreach Chair Partner — Responsible for organizing charitable contributions as determined by membership vote.
- DLQ Membership Chair Partner — Point of contact for membership inquiries and processing.
- Hansen House Partner — Recipient of $8,000 in proceeds from the 2026 Opportunity Quilt ticket sales.
- SewKindOfWonderful.com Partner — Hosted Helen Robinson from SewKindOfWonderful.com for a quilting class.