History of Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club

  

On April 30, 1986, Peggy Johnson and Kennie Starzenski gathered together a group of 15 women to unite and form a club to nourish and encourage a love of quilting. The primary goals were to foster comradeship and education, for each other and for the general public. The original charter members were: Geri Anguli, Margaret Barton, Irene Burfett, Hester Crary, Lee Grau, Shirley Homer, Diana Jay, Peggy Johnson, Eula Kirby, Shirley Lehman, Louise Midkiff, Helen Phifer, Win Skillman, Kennie Starskinski, and Jan Wheeler. In the beginning, meetings were held in homes. As the numbers grew, members met in churches, and finally settled into the Sequim Masonic Hall.

Although the exact date is not documented, it is estimated it was in 1990. From the beginning, members were actively involved with making quilts to give to the community. Originally the quilts were tied. Fire victims, needy residents, and charitable organizations were recipients. As long arming became popular, the club was able to produce more quilts for our community.

  

Blast from the Past, presented by Loretta Bilow & Norma Herbold on July 6, 2022  

An INCOMPLETE retrospective of the early history of SBSQC - 1986-2006 - sunbonnet sue quilt club history presentation - YouTube​

Raffle Quilt 

Each year, since 1999, Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club has created a wonderful raffle quilt.  This is one of our major fundraisers for our community service projects.  Here is a sample of our raffle quilts.


Please click here for a history of our raffle quilt names, dates and which club members shared their talents and worked on the quilts.

2023 ~ Memories

2022 ~ Down on the Farm
​Please click on the picture to see quilt details

2021 ~ Bountiful Baskets

2014 ~ Barns of Clallam County
Please click on the picture to see quilt details

2011 ~ Anniversary Star

2010 ~ Call of the Wild

2009 ~ A Patchwork Garden