Welcome - Mission Statement

Early in 1991, Ardith Winters, an enthusiastic quilter, offered some quilting classes to be held at Riordan Hall. These classes resulted in many new excited quilters, eager to learn more. Friendships grew and it was decided to form a “Club.” They decided to call themselves the Bella Vista Calico Cut-Ups Quilt Guild, with Ardith leading the group and Margeann Ahnquist as her assistant. When Ardith was out of the Village and Margeann found other commitments interfered, Betty Schmidt took over the reigns, keeping the group together, meeting regularly, and teaching each other as the group grew.
The mission of The Bella Vista Calico Cut-Ups Quilt Guild is to stimulate an interest in quilts and quilt making, educate its members, provide for the interchange of information, and encourage community giving. (501c3)

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