About Us
The Coos Sand 'N Sea Quilt Guild serves the southern Oregon Coast, including Coos County, North Bend, and Bandon. The Guild was organized in October 1991 to share and perpetuate the rich heritage of quilting. Its purpose is to learn about quilt-making and the construction of quilts, to share experiences, inform the public about quilt-making as an art form, to learn about the history of quilts, and to promote an appreciation of the skills involved in the making of quilts.
Guild membership is open to all. Non-members are welcome to attend meetings. Guild membership is $20 per year.
"Being a part of the Coos Sand 'N Sea Quilters has brought so much joy and creativity into my life. It's more than just quilting; it's a wonderful community."
- A Valued Member
Board of Directors 2024-2025
- President: Ellen Rowan
- Vice Presidents: Sandy Price and Kelly Allred
- Secretary: Jason and Bonnie Cromwell
- Treasurer: Dawn Conyers
- Parliamentarian: Martha Moehring
Our Meetings
We welcome you to visit Coos Sand 'n Sea Quilters! Our meetings are a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow quilters, share experiences, and learn new techniques.
- When: First Thursday of the month, September through June. Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Rd, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420.
- What to Expect: Each meeting includes a short program, often featuring guest speakers or demonstrations, followed by our popular "Show & Tell" where members proudly display their latest projects. It's a great way to get inspired!
"A Sea of Quilts" Annual Show
Our 2025 quilt show was a huge success! Info on the 2026 show is coming soon.
Show Highlights Include:
- A vast display of beautiful quilts
- Engaging Demonstration Corner
- Exciting Vendor's Mall
- Hospitality Bar with coffee, tea, and cookies
- Vote on your favorite quilt!
- Opportunity to win the Raffle Quilt (drawing on Sunday, need not be present to win)
Our Projects & Community Outreach
Community Outreach
Our guild is passionate about giving back to the community through the art of quilting. We regularly contribute to several wonderful local programs:
- Ruth's Closet: We provide sturdy, machine-washable twin-size quilts (approx. 65" x 90") for Gloria Dei Lutheran Church's Ruth's Closet program, which helps individuals transitioning out of homelessness.
- Kids' HOPE Center: We donate quilts for infants, toddlers, and children (mostly ages 5-12) to the Kids' HOPE Center, which supports child abuse investigations in Coos County. We also contribute items for their annual benefit auction.
Other Guild Projects
Beyond our outreach, we have ongoing projects and challenges to inspire and engage our members:
- Block of the Month: A fun, ongoing project where members learn new techniques and create a distinct block pattern each month to build their skills and a full quilt!
- Reusable Produce Bags To be donated to the Coos Head Food Coop.
- Cancer Care Comfort Bags Providing comfort to those undergoing cancer treatment.
- UFO Challenge 2025: Exciting challenges to keep your quilting skills sharp!
- Pizza Box Swap: A fun challenge where members contribute fabrics to a numbered box and create a 9.5" block for another quilter's box each month.
Resources
Guild Forms & Bylaws
Here you can find important documents related to the guild's operations, policies, and membership:
Downloads
Our Valued Sponsors
We are incredibly grateful for the support of our local quilt shops and other businesses that help make our guild and events possible!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us to learn more!
Get In Touch
Have questions or want to learn more about our guild? We'd love to hear from you!
Connect With Us
Email: csnsguild@gmail.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 1206, North Bend, OR, 97459
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