Category Archives: Programs
June 2018: Wool Applique
Fun with wool We started the meeting with Helen sharing her love of wool appliqué. She began by telling us what we needed and where to find it. Wool is the obvious first supply, and while it can be purchased, … Continue reading
May 2018: AccuQuilt Go!
AccuQuilt Go! Demo Our guest presenter this month was Sonya Overman, store manager of Calla Lily Quilt Shop in Greensboro. Sonya demonstrated the use of the AccuQuilt cutting system that uses dies to cut strips and shapes perfectly. Features include: … Continue reading
April 2018: Quilting Tips
Taking care of business Sheila recognized various members to discuss upcoming events and activities. Christmas in July, UFO challenge, May block challenge Debbie described Christmas in July events including the planned silent auction and ornament exchange, both of which will … Continue reading
March 2018: Landscape Quilts
Frank shares his ticket spinner We began our meeting by celebrating Sheila’s husband Frank who joined us to demonstrate the wonderful raffle ticket spinner he built for us. He loaded our raffle quilt ticket stubs through the velcro-closure door and … Continue reading
February 2018: Keep those machines happy
Guest speaker For our February membership meeting, we welcomed Adam Ard who repairs sewing machines for Studio Stitch in Greensboro. Adam shared tips about sewing machine maintenance and techniques to keep your machine clean and running smoothly. He discussed routine steps we should take … Continue reading
January 2018 – lots of new!
Our first meeting of 2018 brought some changes to accompany the new year – newly revised bylaws and new officers, four new members, and a new format for business meetings (officers up front AND a bell!). Welcome to new members Kathy, … Continue reading