Proper Bostonian Quilters: About Us

The Proper Bostonian Quilters Guild is a diverse and vibrant group of women* dedicated to the art and appreciation of all things "quilt". Our twice-monthly meetings (most 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at the Msgr. Donahue Hall, St. Theresa School in West Roxbury) are on the informal side and are always filled with food and fun! Please note that meetings are at a NEW location and on a different day of the week.

The PBQ annual calendar includes a little of everything - monthly raffles, outside speakers and workshops, potluck dinners and even overnight quilt camps in Maine. We try to fit in one bus day trip to acquaint ourselves with every possible quilt shop near and far. An annual "mystery quilt" has been added to our activities and we issue a Summer Challenge to keep us busy during the vacation months. A lending library is also maintained for use by members.

Although the PBQ guild was founded by a small group of friends and continues to be on the small side (approximately 75 members), we have big hearts and a strong community spirit. PBQ'ers traditionally make a large bed quilt every two years and raffle it to raise money for local food pantries. An annual donation is also made to the New England Quilt Museum. Throughout the year members make teddy bears, pillowcases and quilts that are donated to various local organizations assisting men, women and children in need. Recent projects have benefited ConKerr Cancer, Linus Quilts, Casa Nueva Vida, the Yorkville Food Pantry, and U.S. military servicemen and women.

This past year we celebrated our 25th anniversary and are looking forward to another 25! In an effort to consolidate meeting sites, as of September 2011 we will be meeting at St. Theresa School, Msgr. Donahue Hall, 40 Saint Theresa Avenue, West Roxbury, MA 02132 on the 2nd and 4th WEDNESDAYS of the month. New members are always welcome!

* To date we do not have any men in our membership, but we remain ever hopeful!