Golden Scissors Requirements

The Golden Scissors Committee shall oversee, maintain a record of, and provide the charms described below.

A small scissors charm is given to members who make a quilt that meets the following guidelines:

1. The quilt must be completed within one year of the date the scissors are awarded.

2. The quilt top must be made by the owner, except for Block of the Month, and friendship quilts.  “Cheater cloth” quilts are not accepted.

3. All quilting must be done by the owner,

4. The quilt must have a perimeter of at least 280 inches as confirmed by the Golden Scissors Chairperson before the meeting is called to order.

The Golden Scissors will be presented to the maker, who may display the quilt during the Golden Scissors portion of the meeting.

A Golden Thimble charm will also be awarded for quilts that are hand quilted in addition to meeting the Golden Scissors requirements.

Requirements as stated in bylaws revised Oct 2009 - ARTICLE IV, section 4.1., subsection (xvii)