The
Illini Country Stitchers, a Champaign-Urbana
area quilt guild, was formed in September 1985. The purpose of the Illini
Country Stitchers is to contribute to the knowledge of
and to promote the appreciation of fine quilts; to encourage quilt making,
quilt collecting and an on-going fellowship among people with a serious
interest in the art of quilting; to sponsor and support quilting
activities; to contribute to the growth and knowledge of quilting
techniques, textiles, patterns, history and quilt makers through education.
