October 10, 2017 (Preview and registration begins at 6:30pm)
Auction. Bring your friends and relatives to our fabulous and fun auction of all things quilting! The proceeds from our auction help fund the programs that inform, enrich and inspire us as quilters. We gladly accept donations of fabric, patterns, notions, quilt tops, and blocks. This year we plan to add quilting services such as offers to sew bindings, baste quilts, or give instruction in various techniques. The committee has put together bundles of terrific value that should provide bargains for all. So please be sure to join us for an evening full of treasures, treats and old-fashioned fun!
Auction. Bring your friends and relatives to our fabulous and fun auction of all things quilting! The proceeds from our auction help fund the programs that inform, enrich and inspire us as quilters. We gladly accept donations of fabric, patterns, notions, quilt tops, and blocks. This year we plan to add quilting services such as offers to sew bindings, baste quilts, or give instruction in various techniques. The committee has put together bundles of terrific value that should provide bargains for all. So please be sure to join us for an evening full of treasures, treats and old-fashioned fun!
November 14, 2017
Michelle Banton- “From Cotton to Consumer”
Michelle’s lecture will cover the journey of a lowly cotton boll from the field to your favorite quilt shop. She has been involved in various aspects of the quilting industry for over 20 years. She travels all over to participate in quilt related events. Her enthusiasm for quilting is contagious. The final UFO is due.
Nov. 15, 2017 Workshop
Dresden Neighborhood-Participants will create a beautiful wall hanging project by the end of the workshop. Patterns will be available for purchase at the workshop ($8.00). The supply list of fabric colors/sizes to bring will be available for all who come. There is NO homework or need to purchase pattern prior to the workshop.
Michelle Banton- “From Cotton to Consumer”
Michelle’s lecture will cover the journey of a lowly cotton boll from the field to your favorite quilt shop. She has been involved in various aspects of the quilting industry for over 20 years. She travels all over to participate in quilt related events. Her enthusiasm for quilting is contagious. The final UFO is due.
Nov. 15, 2017 Workshop
Dresden Neighborhood-Participants will create a beautiful wall hanging project by the end of the workshop. Patterns will be available for purchase at the workshop ($8.00). The supply list of fabric colors/sizes to bring will be available for all who come. There is NO homework or need to purchase pattern prior to the workshop.
December 12, 2017
Holiday Party-Join us for our traditional fun-filled holiday party hosted by the Guild officers. Let us remember those less fortunate and bring an unwrapped gift for a needy child (infant to 12) and a “wrapped gift” for our gift exchange, keeping in mind to recycle, reuse or repurpose. Members are asked to share their favorite holiday quilt or craft item they have created.
Holiday Party-Join us for our traditional fun-filled holiday party hosted by the Guild officers. Let us remember those less fortunate and bring an unwrapped gift for a needy child (infant to 12) and a “wrapped gift” for our gift exchange, keeping in mind to recycle, reuse or repurpose. Members are asked to share their favorite holiday quilt or craft item they have created.
January 9, 2018
Catherine Kane-machine quilting and Corinne Levy-silk ribbon/beads
Two of our own talented members will showcase their skills for 25/30 minutes. Catherine will teach us her technique of machine quilting using a regular sewing machine similar to what we all have at home! Corinne will give everyone a chance to make a sample of a silk ribbon rose as well as demonstrate beading techniques. This night will be informative and fun for us all.
Catherine Kane-machine quilting and Corinne Levy-silk ribbon/beads
Two of our own talented members will showcase their skills for 25/30 minutes. Catherine will teach us her technique of machine quilting using a regular sewing machine similar to what we all have at home! Corinne will give everyone a chance to make a sample of a silk ribbon rose as well as demonstrate beading techniques. This night will be informative and fun for us all.
February 13, 2018
Karen Pratt-Quiltlily Designs “My Favorite Notions, Tools and Gadgets”
Karen will bring many of her amazing tools (she has so many) and show us her techniques for using them. Her quilts are beautiful and her color choices outstanding! She will bring some of her beautiful quilt samples to show how we can enhance our quilts.
Karen Pratt-Quiltlily Designs “My Favorite Notions, Tools and Gadgets”
Karen will bring many of her amazing tools (she has so many) and show us her techniques for using them. Her quilts are beautiful and her color choices outstanding! She will bring some of her beautiful quilt samples to show how we can enhance our quilts.
March 13, 2018
Susan Cane-The Creative Stitch, Trunk Show
Susan has an amazing collection of wall hangings and quilts to show. She teaches classes locally for many quilters. She will share the process of jurying quilts as well as many of her techniques she uses for her quilts.
Susan Cane-The Creative Stitch, Trunk Show
Susan has an amazing collection of wall hangings and quilts to show. She teaches classes locally for many quilters. She will share the process of jurying quilts as well as many of her techniques she uses for her quilts.
April 10, 2018
Sue Arnholter- “Mystery Block”
This month’s program is hand’s on, so bring your sewing machine and tools or buddy up with one or two others to share a machine/tools to create a mystery block. If you like your finished block bring it home and use it to start a new quilt or leave it to be included in a guild quilt to be donated. The project requires a little advanced preparation. Instructions will be provided at the March meeting.
Sue Arnholter- “Mystery Block”
This month’s program is hand’s on, so bring your sewing machine and tools or buddy up with one or two others to share a machine/tools to create a mystery block. If you like your finished block bring it home and use it to start a new quilt or leave it to be included in a guild quilt to be donated. The project requires a little advanced preparation. Instructions will be provided at the March meeting.
Children’s Quilts are also due. Quilts will be displayed for members to admire and to vote on their favorite one. Quilts will then be donated to local charities. Children's Health Program and Shiners Hospital have benefited in the past.
May 8, 2018
Froncie Hoffhine Quinn- “Let’s Talk Turkey”
Froncie is an accomplished quilter and teacher. This will be a visual lecture following the history of fabric styles and colors through the 19th century. Based on many things red, travel the fascinating journey of the production of fabric dyes of the 19th century with an emphasis on Turkey Red, specifically. Froncie will show her collection of antique red quilts inviting audience comments and participation.
Froncie Hoffhine Quinn- “Let’s Talk Turkey”
Froncie is an accomplished quilter and teacher. This will be a visual lecture following the history of fabric styles and colors through the 19th century. Based on many things red, travel the fascinating journey of the production of fabric dyes of the 19th century with an emphasis on Turkey Red, specifically. Froncie will show her collection of antique red quilts inviting audience comments and participation.
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June 12, 2018
Berkshire Quilt Guild on Parade Annual potluck and celebration of 25 years as a quilters’ guild. Festivities start at 6:00pm. More details to follow. |
** There are no official Guild meetings during July or August. Member groups that may want to arrange their own informal meetings at the Senior Center on the second Tuesday of the month should contact Susan Struzziero to arrange for the key and instructions.
