There is always something new happening in NLCQG! With the interest indicated on our October ballot, Carolyn Kujawinski has offered to head up a Wool Appliqué Group!…
Wool Applique Group Read More »
Our 2nd annual guild mystery quilt will start in February of 2024! The announcement flyer is attached to the December 2023 Newsletter (click here).
Once a week, for 9 weeks this winter, our guild will be releasing clues via email for an intriguing, pieced quilt pattern that is perfect for beginners, but also has enough options to interest the experienced quilter. This year’s finished quilt is designed to be 52” x 52” but there will be instructions included to make it smaller or larger. Sign up starts by emailing mystery@nlcqg.org. Looking forward to quilting along with everyone this winter.
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!
Teacher: Sharon Wick Cost: None
November Skill Builder – November 25th 1:00pm Read More »
Contact: president@nlcqg.org for more details on any of these activities.
Woo Hoo!!! We all survived the tightrope of block 2! It’s smooth sailing from here on out! At least Mrs. Dewey agrees. The owner of this Big Top, Mrs. Dewey, is honored that you are constructing her very own block. It’s back to basics with this incredibly simple yet impactful block. For those signed up, check your inbox for the information regarding this block soon and join us for block 3 in this series!
2023-2024 Block of the Month – Mrs. Dewey’s Choice (BLOCK 3) Read More »
One day not enough to work on your UFOs? Join us for three days of sewing!
Thursday, December 28th & Friday, December 28th (9am -9pm) Saturday, December 30th 9 am – 9 pm (Saturday 9 am – 5 pm)
Antioch Township Center 1625 Deep Lake Rd, Lake Villa
Cost: $10.00 per person **
** Funds donated to the Antioch Township Food Pantry. (an additional $5.00 per day for non-guild members)
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Quilt ‘til You Wilt Staytreat Read More »
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. …
October 2023 Skill Builder – Fidget Quilts CancelledRead More »
October 2023 Skill Builder – Fidget Quilts Cancelled Read More »
At the Wednesday October 4, Sewing for Sale, Lynn Ray demonstrated bag construction to help fill our Farmers Market booth. The following link includes several bags demonstrated.
Links to Totes & Bags Read More »
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
Charity Sew In – October 4, 2023 Read More »
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!
Sneak Peak at Future Skill Builder (Nov-Jan) Read More »
