Meet Shelia McPhan

Sheila has been quilting since 2003. She begin quilting after retiring from the

the Health Department, where she work

for 32 1/2 years. She was introduced to

NTQG by Trish Williams.

Sheila says she loves everything related to quilting. She also crochets,knits and does needlepoint.

Tuesday/ Thursday Group

Meet Gwen McGee

Gwen comes from 4 generations of quilters. She learned to quilt by hand at five years of age. Taught by her Aunt who designated her the offical needle theader.

She was introduced to NTQG by Bessie Blake, who also suggested to Gwen that she could share her love of the craft by teaching.

Gwen has served as Educational Director to NTQG. She's currently teaching at Hancocks Fabrics on Cicero and also giving private lessons.

Gwen states that she loves beading and dying her own fabrics, but gets the most enjoyment when she machine quilts her creations.

Gloria Scott "Hen Party"


Student Karen Watson, "HarvestTime"

Meet Loretta Pope

Loretta Pope has been a member of NTQG since 2006. She was introduced to the guild by Ruth Bradley.

Loretta was taught to quilt by her grandmother.She grew up participating in many

needle art crafts, embroidery,crocheting,knitting and dress making.

Loretta stated that she didn't like quilting when she was young. Her passion for quilting was ignitated, when she entereda contest given by her then employer( Harold Washington College). She entered a Kimino Quilt and won 1st place.

She enjoys all aspects of quilting, but says her favorite is applique. Loretta is shown with her quilts 'Sweet Pototoe Pie' which won 2nd place in NTQG's 2008 Quilt Show and 'Buttons and Betty' which can be seen at the 2009 Hyde Park Quilt Show. Loretta's quilts have been displayed at the Ronald McDonald House.

Loretta is expanding her quilting horzions, by learning to digitize. Look for some exciting creations down the road from her.

LaVerne Nichols

African Coin (front and back)

Francine Landrum