2023

October 2023 Skill Builder – Fidget Quilts Cancelled

There was not enough interest in the October fidget quilt skill builder, so we are going to cancel it at this point. Hopefully we will be able to reschedule it in 2024.

In this workshop we will be making a fidget quilt using either a planned or serendipitous design, the choice is yours. We will be making a quilt foundation which will then be embellished with a variety of ribbons, buttons, trims, yo-yos, etc. This fun mini-quilt provides an opportunity to “play” and let your creativity flow. Participants have the option of keeping their completed fidget quilt or donating it. …

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Charity Sew In – October 4, 2023

Wednesday October 4, Sewing for Sale, 2:00–5:00 pm. Clean up and take a break for dinner and be ready for our usual evening meeting as doors open at 6:00 pm.
Help fill our Farmers Market booth and learn tote bag techniques! Lynn Ray will demo bag construction. Bring your usual sewing supplies, and if you wish, fun fabric that you think would be good for a bag. We will be suppling fabric if you don’t bring your own.

Thank you to all the sewers who came to our September Strip Sewing day. I’m looking forward to see the finished quilts we all started. We still have many strips left! If you’re ready for more strip quilts, check out our page of links for free patterns and inspiration.
Please direct all questions about these sewing days to Roberta at charity@nlcqg.org

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Sneak Peak at Future Skill Builder (Nov-Jan)

November 25 – Ruler Quilting Demo

Are you curious about Ruler Work?  Sharon Wick will give us a hands-on demo and explain the sewing machine set up and supplies needed for this technique.  If you are tired of quilting by check book and want to finish your own quilts, this demo is for you!

December 29 – Crocheting Around Fleece

Think outside (but right up against) the box!  Take a break from your sewing machine during our December Staytreat and pick up your crochet hook!  Don’t know how to crochet?  Crocheting around fleece is a great way to learn! Experienced crocheter?  Learn how to prep fleece for a beautiful crocheted border.  **Note: Cost for this class will be a 1 ½” yard piece of anti-pill or blizzard fleece to be donated to Project Linus so keep an eye on those pre-holiday fleece sales!

January – What Else Can You Do With An Embroidery Machine?

Whether you have an embroidery machine or not, you will not want to miss this demonstration!  Learn about the different types of stabilizers and when to use them and about all the different things you can do ‘In The Hoop’, including quilting!

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September Skill Builder

Quilt As You Go
Repeated by popular demand! In this workshop you will learn a quilt-as-you-go technique. Imagine having a quilt ready for binding to be applied once the piecing is complete. That’s exactly what you will have when you use this easy quilt-as-you-go technique! Participants have the option of keeping their completed quilt or donating it. Interested in ‘auditing’ the class? Shar welcomes ‘sit ins’ – no charge!

Teacher: Shar Snellman
Date: September 23, 2023     Time: 1 – 4 p.m.   Cost: $10
Supplied: Pattern, Fabric & Batting
Bring: Sewing Machine, Walking or Free Motion Foot, Thread, Pins, Quilt Clips (optional), Scissors, Rotary Cutting Supplies
Advance sign up required. Payment due by our September guild meeting.  Email skillbuilders@nlcqg.org with any questions and to sign up.

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2023-2024 Block of the Month

Welcome to the Big Top! We hope you are ready for the greatest show on earth (well at least for quilters)!
Those who have signed up should have received the email with block one, the Patience Quilt block. Time to brush up on your Bargello skills but in an easy way! If you complete your block by our October meeting, your prize will be something that can course correct! Can you guess? We can’t wait to see what you come up with! …

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