Program and Events
We'd love to have you visit a meeting. If you would like more information on what you need to bring for the programs, please email theboard@countrypiecemakers.org
2024
January: Pillowcase Sewing Day
February: Make Your Own Barn Quilt with Nancy and Boni
March: "Thread Jazz" presentation by Michelle Umlauf of Sulky Threads
April: Mystery Quilt Sew along with Sharon
May: Zipper Bag class by Boni
June: Open Sew: Bring any project to work on
***Field Trip: June 15 to Threads Run Thru It Quilt Shop | Juki | Baby Lock | Longarm Quilting (trtiwequilt.com)
July: Quilt-as-you-go techniques taught by Michele of My Quilting Beehive
August: Jelly Roll Race Charity Sew Day
September: Open Sew: Bring any project to work on
October: Pink Chair Charity Sewing Day
***Annual Retreat at Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center at Smith Mountain Lake, October 14-18
November: Collage Quilt Class by Kay
Special Guest from Disabled American Veterans will receive quilts to bring to Veterans at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
For the collage class:
Download your own copy of Free Pattern – Collage Quilter
Before meeting: Trace the pattern on parchment paper
Fuse Steam-a-seam 2 on small pieces of fabric you will be using for your mushroom (we will cut to size in class)
Supplies: Pattern, lite Steam-a-seam, fabric scissors, parchment paper, fabric scraps, fabric for background
December: Holiday Luncheon