We haven been able to book the State Bank of the Lakes in Grayslake, IL for our September 2026 meeting. We will meet at our regular time, 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 8, 2026September 2026 Meeting Rescheduled Read More »
Following the general meeting & elections will be one of the most popular events of the year… Rafflemania! Members bring gently used fiber related items to “raffle” off as a guild fundraiser. This includes items such as quilt books, yarn, crochet and knitting supplies, sewing supplies, sewing patterns, gadgets, rulers, templates, threads, bobbin holders, needles, pins and of course, those fabrics that you once loved and now categorize as hideous. (Only fiber related items and no magazines.) Please bundle items together either in bags or with rubber bands to keep them from intermingling with other stacks.
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If you love applique’, cross stitch, hand embroidery, hand piecing, or hand binding a quilt (just to mention a few) then Needle and Thread Stitchers is a group you are welcome to join. It’s FREE, informal and no reservation required! Join hand stitchers from our quilt guild. Show and Tell is welcome and Inspiration is encouraged! Join us to work on your Needles and Thread Stitchers projects at the Dolly Spiering Community Center, 817 Holbek Antioch IL 60002 on September 23, October 28, & November 25.
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NLCQG’s 2026 Raffle Quilt is here! This beautiful quilt is king size! The drawing will be 12/2/2026. For information on purchasing tickets contact programs@nlcqg.org
“Through Grandma’s Window” – NLCQG’s 2026 Raffle Quilt. Read More »
Has everyone checked out our library yet? The Charity/Library Challenge reveal is at our September meeting. Our fabric bins will be at the July meeting. Contact library@nlcqg.org to arrange receiving your item. The rules: 1. Choose fabric from our stash that can be used anywhere in your project. 2. Create an item using a tool or pattern from our library. 3. The item must be for one of our usual charity recipients. …
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Thanks so much to everyone who participated in our 4th annual guild mystery quilt! We had 46 participants this year who enjoyed the Big Bang Quilt as it came together one week at a time. Now, mark your calendar for July 8th! We will be not only enjoying our ice cream social, but we’ll have the racks up to share our mystery quilts as well. It’s never too late to try this quilt so if you are interested, email mystery@nlcqg.org. All quilt clues will be sent to you via email.
The Wool Club is changing its name to NEEDLES AND THREAD STITCHERS. Any hand stitcher can join in and bring whatever hand work they may do such as Needle Point, Cross Stitch Hand Applique, Wool Applique, etc. We hope all stitchers will feel welcome to join us. No reservations necessary. The next meeting will be on April 22 from 10:00am until 1:00pm at the Antioch Parks Bldg. located where the GUILD Meets, 817 Holbek Drive, Antioch, Illinois 60002
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Our new meeting location is the Antioch Senior Center (Dolly Spiering Community Center), 817 Holbek, Antioch IL starting with our March 4th meeting. > Map and Driving Directions
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Starting March 25th, we will be holding our meetings at the Dolly Spiering Community Center, 817 Holbek Drive, Antioch, Illinois 60002. Scheduled dates in 2026 are March 25, April 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, and November 25. All meetings are on Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. Any questions, contact Carolyn at woolclub@nlcqg.org
Our 4th annual guild mystery has started!
It’s not too late to sign up so if you are interested, or have any questions, email mystery@nlcqg.org. All previous clues will be sent to you via email.
