The Third Wednesday Club consists of a group of ladies who love to piece quilts and quilt quilts.  The group began meeting once a month at La Joyce Johnson's shop in De Leon on the third Wednesday of each month.  The love of quilts and a concern for others soon found the quilters meeting every Wednesday of the month.  The third Wednesday is still reserved for a pot luck lunch at noon.

  The quilters make full bed size quilts, lap quilts, and cuddle quilt size.  These quilts are given to nursing homes, the hospital, and anyone who might have a need for one.  We find joy in sharing our hand work with others.

  The De Leon Quilt Show is an annual event held each 4th weekend in June normally at De Leon City Hall.  However, the 2012 quilt show will be held at the De Leon High School auditorium on Johnson St.  All owners of quilts are invited to display their quilts.  All types of quilts are displayed.  In the past quilt heirlooms that came to Texas in covered wagons have been displayed.  Rare quilts that survived the Civil War have made an appearance.  Museum quality quilts have been presented in folk art quilts depicting people from the community with a story for each one.  All kinds of patterns and designs from traditional to art forms are found in the wonderful quilts on display.  Fabrics and quilts from long past are featured as well as reproductions.  It is exciting to compare the old and the new and see the likeness.