Quilts

from the Village XIX

October 24-25, 2025

Quilts from the Village XIX was a terrific success! We welcomed a record-breaking 740 visitors to view over 250 quilts. A huge Thank You to everyone involved!

In the words of one of the guests: “Wonderful show, well organized. Quilts were displayed beautifully, and the quality of the work was so impressive.”

We were privileged to present eight veterans with a Quilt of Valor.

Thread Talks, lectures on a variety of quilting topics by six guild members, proved to be popular. There was a Scavenger Hunt for our youngest visitors, along with the opportunity for guests to vote for their favorite quilts.

With seventeen vendors, a Boutique, and a Silent Auction, there were plenty of shopping opportunities. 

Keen-eyed visitors may have found the quilting-inspired couplets sprinkled throughout the venue.

We welcomed eight new members who joined the guild at the show.

Quilts from the Village XIX is now over. The quilts are back with their makers, the vendors have returned to their shops, and all the equipment has been safely returned to storage. Committee chairs are preparing their summaries, the treasurer is tallying profits and losses, and all the Village Quilters members are taking a well-deserved rest. Congratulations!

Congratulations to our Viewer’s Choice Winners!

Art Quilt Challenge: Rosemarie Gray for Grandma’s Flower Basket

Favorite Small Quilt: Christine Tindell for Critter and Clover

Favorite Medium Quilt: Peggy Schemenauer for The Key to Playing Bargello

Favorite Large Quilt: Christine Tindell for Little Cabin in a Colorful Wood

Our raffle quilt, Falling Star, was won by Angie Dugan from the shop The Quilting Connection.

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Welcome!

We’re happy to welcome guests and new members to our meetings, which can be held either in-person or online (see the Calendar for details). Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning, you’re always welcome! (Guest fee is $10.00.) Membership forms are available at each meeting, or you can conveniently join online. We look forward to meeting you!

In Person: Grace United Methodist Church (244 East Center Avenue) in Lake Bluff, Illinois
(enter through the parking lot doors)
Online: via Zoom (meeting info is emailed)
Date: Always on the third Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30 p.m. social time, 7:00 p.m. meeting followed by the program program

Upcoming Programs

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My Quilting Journey – Michael Nardi
Nov 18
In-person Program
My Quilting Journey – Michael Nardi
In-person Program

Michael will present his life’s path as a young Italian boy from the Southside of Chicago to his life as a quilt pattern maker and quilt instructor while presenting his unique quilt patterns and quilts. He will also talk about the amazing women who have positively impacted his life.

In-person Program
Threads – What’s the big Deal? Nina Clotfelter
Jan 20
Online Program
Threads – What’s the big Deal? Nina Clotfelter
Online Program

Speaker Nina Clotfelter will teach us all the things we didn’t know we needed to know about thread! Nina is an educator for WonderFil Specialty Threads and is here to share her knowledge. Not only is Nina knowledgeable, but she is very enthusiastic about thread, and how different threads can enhance your project.
Learn about thread weights, ply, specialty threads and how to work with them. You will leave full of information!

Online Program
Save Your Body and Do What You Love – Gail Abbey
Feb 17
In-person Program
Save Your Body and Do What You Love – Gail Abbey
In-person Program

Gail will be presenting to the Village Quilters of Lake Bluff/Lake Forest a lecture called, “Save Your Body, and Do What You Love.” Topics will include, how to set up a safe and functional workspace for quilting tasks, injury prevention techniques, and the benefits of stretching. Attendees will learn about the effects of aging on the body, the importance of posture and body mechanics, common upper extremity repetitive stress injuries, and specific pre and post quilting exercises to help prevent discomfort. This will be an interactive presentation and questions are always encouraged.

In-person Program

Upcoming Workshops and Events

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Fall 2025 Retreat
Nov 7
Retreat
Fall 2025 Retreat
Retreat

Set your alarm for 8:00 a.m. on September 1 to sign up for our November Retreat.

The cost is $64 for three days of sewing. You can go home each night and sleep in your own bed, or reserve a hotel room for $139. You'll have a blast if you attend a retreat.

Retreat
Chop it Like it’s Hot! Nina Clotfelter
Jan 21
Online Workshop
Chop it Like it’s Hot! Nina Clotfelter
Online Workshop

We asked Nina what her favorite workshop was, she replied, Chop it like it’s Hot! ’s Hot! You cannot make mistakes, it’s fun and relaxing while you learn a variety of techniques. Watch her video describing the project.

Online Workshop
Fun with Rope: Celia Stratman
Feb 18
In-person Workshop
Fun with Rope: Celia Stratman
In-person Workshop

Our very own, Celia Stratman, will be teaching us how to make rope bowls.
Join this three-hour workshop that should provide you no stress or force you to make lots of decisions. Make a rope Bowl! Rope Bowls can be used to store so many things, spare change, jewelry, car keys, candy, pens, and binding clips. The list is endless!

Celia will supply you with the rope. Once you learn the techniques that Celia will teach, you will be ready to explore all the possibilities and make your bowl.

Note: Workshop fees are non refundable unless the Guild cancels the event.

In-person Workshop