Upcoming events
Lynette Crosby - Creative Stitching with Wool Appliqué
Lynette has been a Sue Spargo fan for many years including one amazing full week of study by Stillwater Cove near Pebble Beach. With a special salute to Sue, designer of all things combining wool and creative stitching, the September program and workshop will produce a simple, yet useful, project using a whimsical design combining wool, quilting fabric and embellishment.
A Bird and Bloom Needle Keeper Workshop (12-4pm Our Saviour Lutheran Church)
The stitching workshop will follow the meeting (bring your lunch!) - and allow you to learn about a number of specialty stitches, threads, needles and hand embroidery. The kit will include wool, fabric, select needles, pattern, stitch instruction, wool threads and various embellishments/ buttons/beads.
This class is now full. To be added to the waitlist contact Patti Cifelli (patticifelli22@gmail.com) or Leslie Rose (leslierose314@gmail.com)
Members Activity Fair
Activity Fair of SQG members sharing their talents. Members will rotate through the different stations that interest them.
Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) Quilt Design Software (Janet Mulheron)
Machine Applique (Ellene Place)
Accuquilt-Go Cutting System (Lois Spotila)
Cricket Cutting (Jeanne McGrayne)
Spinning Seams & Pressing Methods (Mary A Williams)
Putting Zippers in Bags (Pat Kern)
Needle Turn Applique (Linda James)
Pounding Flowers (Liz Stern)
Stitch Books by Susan Edmonson
Susan Edmonson is a talented quilt maker and fiber artist known for her unique and creative designs. She has been in the quilting world since 1981 and has developed a distinctive style that incorporates folk art, crazy quilted purses, wall quilts, and "flower doodles." Her work often features mixed media techniques, beading, and embroidery.
Susan will lead a workshop on creating Stitch Books on Wednesday, Sep 17 (9-4) at Our Saviour Lutheran Church.
Workshop Fee: $40 for members, $50 for guests
Lynn Christiansen - From Passport to Patchwork
Lynn Christiansen of Emerald Falls Quilts will take the audience on a creative journey inspired by a trip down the Rhine River. This presentation showcases the quilts A Viking View, Castor's Light, Dutch Porcelain, and the Rhine River Sampler detailing how the stunning landscapes, medieval castles, and historic towns along the Rhine River influenced the design and composition of the piece.
Souvenir Stitching Workshop (12-4pm Our Saviour Lutheran Church)
Students will learn how to transform their travel photos into unique quilt blocks, capturing memories through fabric and design.
Linda James - Dresden Plates-Not Outdated After All
Linda James will present a program and workshop on the Dresden Plate block and its variations.
Although the Dresden plate block has been around for a long time, it has experienced a rebirth and transformation. If you like traditional, modern or dramatic quilt style, Dresden plates can be your next exciting quilt block. The program will include many pictures and some quilts showing the many looks of a Dresden plate.
Dresden Plate Workshop (12-4pm Our Saviour Lutheran Church). The workshop will focus on construction, including tips and tricks to make them lay flat, innovative settings, variations, ways to attach (no appliqué required) and suggestion for quilting.
Update: The Workshop is now full. Please contact Patti Cifelli (patticifelli22@gmail.com) or Leslie Rose (leslierose@nc.rr.com) if you wish to be on the waitlist.
Leslie Rose - Creating Rope Bowls and Bags
Leslie Rose will present a program and workshop on creating rope bowls and bags.
New York Beauty Trunk Show by Linda Hahn
Program: Linda Hahn will present a trunk show featuring the New York Beauty Block
History of Barn Quilts by Ken McNeill
Program: Ken McNeill will present a history of Barn Quilts. Ken is an electrical engineer by day and an artist by night. To learn more about him visit his website Ken McNeill Art
Workshop: 12-4pm Ken will lead a workshop painting Barn Quilt Blocks
Whole Cloth Quilts and Free Motion Quilting by Kim Zebrowski
Program: Kim Zebrowski will provide a presentation about Whole Cloth Quilts.
Workshop: 12-4 PM Kim will lead a workshop on Beginner Free Motion Quilting
Fee: $25 for members, $35 for guests
Modern Improv Quilts by Christine Weld
Program: Christine Weld will present a program on Modern Improv Quilting
Workshop: 12-4pm. Christine will lead a workshop on improv quilt blocks.
Fee: $25 for members, $35 for guests
Guild Meeting: Tie One On
We will be gathering once again to tie comfort quilts and reconnect with friends after the holidays. Please bring a needle with a large eye (for floss) - curved or straight - and thread snips.