By Kayla Barnes Saturday, March 21 is National Quilt Day. It was established in 1991 but was first started in 1989 as Quilters Day Out by the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society. This day
encourages those who have the passion of quilting to share the craft through workshops or creating charity projects. A local organization welcomes all to their quilting day on Tuesday, March 24 to create lasting memories through quilting.
The Quilters of the Yellowstone & Argyle-Apple Grove Lutheran Parishs meet every fourth Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at Yellowstone Lutheran Church to make baby quilts, lap quilts, baptismal quilts, comfort quilts, quilts for those graduating high school and more. They like to make at least six quilts a month.
They also make quilts to donate to Lutheran World Relief. Last year they donated 37 quilts. The accept donations of old sheets and pillowcases to create the quilts. Each quilt is 80 in. x 60 in. They cut the fabric and then stitch the tops into a pattern, sometimes simple and sometimes a little more intricate. Then the tops and backing are tied together, making a comforter quilt. It is a quick-finish method for securing quilt layers, (top, batting, backing) together using knots-typically yarn or embroidery floss. In 2025, Lutheran World Relief donated 803,181 quilts and kits (school, personal care, fabric and baby care kits) to 15 countries, including throughout the United States.
Quilting is a growing and evolving art form. Fueled by online engagement, the hobby is expanding to younger generations and new techniques and artistic designs are flourishing. Join in the quilting session and learn a thing or two about this tradition rooted in community and pass down skills to the next generation to truly keep it alive. Good fellowship and treats will be provided for good measure.