Workshop: Free Motion Quilting
HollyAnne Knight of String & Story is here to teach us to quilt with confidence.
Speaker: A Tour of Free Motion Quilting with HollyAnne Knight
A discussion of the foundations for successful free motion quilting.
Speaker: Rita's Quilt by Sarah Evans via Zoom
Come and learn the story behind the finishing of Rita's Quilt. This is an amazing story of honoring one women's work. This will be presented via Zoom after our monthly business meeting.
Workshop: Modified Quilt as You Go by Diane Murtha via Zoom
Diane Murtha teaches a technique of two-step quilting. This class yields 25 perfect 4 ½” quilted blocks embellished with a variety of applique options, then assembled.
This will be held virtually using Zoom.
Challenges – Accept the Challenge & Win a Prize with Diane Murtha via Zoom
Diane Murtha will present an informative and humorous perspective on her quilt challenge experiences, including a trunk and slide show. This will be presented after our business meeting held via Zoom.
Needles 101 with Rhonda Pierce
Join us with special guest Rhonda Pierce as we learn about types of needles, how they are made, needle types for different applications, clues to change the needles, and more. Bring your list of questions too.
Karen Miller presents Aurifilosophy: It's All About the Thread
Join us online!
Karen MIller of Redbird Quilt Co. presents a lecture and trunk show..... Aurifilosophy - the search for Knowledge and Truth, especially about the nature and behavior of Aurifil thread. Each attendee will receive an Aurifil bag of goodies.
Members’ Virtual Quilt Retreat
It Takes a Village
Saturday, June 20, 2020
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Members, check your email for a message that contains links to all the documents and the Zoom re-broadcast.
Retreat Schedule
9:00 AM - MY DRESDEN VILLAGE with Kearstie Grenier on Facebook Live
9:45 AM - BE MY NEIGHBOR (PIECING) with Barbara Schober on Facebook Live
Noon - BROWN BAG LUNCH with Village Quilters in Facebook Room
1:30 PM - BE MY NEIGHBOR (APPLIQUE) with Barbara Schober on Facebook Live
4:00 PM - SHOW AND TELL with Kate Brennan on Facebook Live
To Prepare
Join the Village Quilters Members Only Facebook Group. This group is different than our Facebook Page, so use the link to request membership to the Group so you're ready for Saturday.
If you do not have a Facebook account, you can join us on Zoom (check your email for the meeting links)!
If you encounter any technical difficulties, please call or text Jocelyn Galloway. If you don’t have a current roster, download it from the Members Only section.
CANCELLED: May Meeting
Our previously-announced speaker and workshop for May 2020, Lori Dickman, has been rescheduled to February 2021.
CANCELLED: Program: Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
Join us for the annual meeting featuring a pot luck and the election of officers.
CANCELED: Program: Best of the Best
We're sharing! Grab your special quilt (you don't have to have made it) and join in the fun.
Fractured Fat Quarter Quilt with Marla Yeager
A fun and fast project with award-winning quilter, Marla Yeager. Use up some of those fat quarters and pare down your stash in the process.
Speaker: Marla K. Yeager, "Seams"
Award-winning quilter Marla Yeager presents "Seams", featuring highlights and lessons from her 35 year journey into the art of quilt making and a trunk show marking her growth along the way. Don't miss it!
Program: Ways and Means Brown Bag Hustle
Join us for the annual fundraiser, the Brown Bag Hustle. Clear your sewing space, have some fun, get stuff and support your guild.