Please join us at the First United Methodist Church of Crown Point, IN, 352 S. Main Street. We begin to arrive after 9 a.m. for refreshments and socializing. The meeting starts promptly at 10 a.m.
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO GET TO THE MOST CURRENT MEETING DATES.
September 5,2023
9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
Quilting themed puzzles explained and first puzzle distributed
First Seasonal Guild Challenge Series kickoff
Christmas Present quilt block swap kickoff
Sign ups begin for 5 minute hand massages at the October 3, 2023 meeting (limit 30)
Quilt Show review
September 19, 2023
10:00 – General Meeting
“Book Club Discussion” – Book announced. Discussion will be held on November 28 meeting while members wait for the sewing machine cleaning and scissor sharpening to be completed.
Enrollment begins for November 14 “Strip Piecing and Quilting” class by Member Debbic C.
Quilt Show review
October 3, 2023
9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
“Batting Drive” for Comfort Quilts batting. Please consider donating twin or full size packaged batting(s) or consider making a monetary donation to go towards purchase of rolls of batting. Every donation will be entered into a drawing for two thank you prizes.
Quilt Show review
Jenka Massage & Spa – Brief overview of their services and 5 minute hand massages for those that registered.
October 16 to 19, 2023
Fall Day Camp at Cedar Lake Ministries for those that registered in September.
October 17, 2023
10:00 – General Meeting
Quilt Day Camp takes place
Open Sewing Day (bring your projects, snacks, lunch, and/or beverage. Downy Hall (formerly Fellowship Hall) has been reserved until 3 p.m.
October 31, 2023
9:00 – Business Meeting
Registration begins for January 2, 2024 “Machine Applique on an Embroidery Machine” by Member Connie D.
Hospice of Calumet Area presentation and Hospice Artisans Gift Shop
November 14, 2023
9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
Registration begins for January 16, 2024 “Freezer Paper Piecing” class by Member Gwen F.
“Strip Piecing and Quilting” class occurs. Led by Member Debbie C. and Jean P.
November 28, 2023
9:00 – General Meeting
Christmas Present quilt blocks for swap due. Presented September 5.
Book Club discussion (while members wait for machine cleaning and scissors sharpening)
Sew Happy Sale & Service of Niles, MI will be here for sewing machine cleaning & oiling and scissor sharpening.
December 12, 2023
9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
Enrollment begins for February 20 “Laura Heine – Collage Quilting” workshop. Taught by Linda Lambert. Limit 30.
Christmas Present swapped blocks returned to participating members.
Holiday Party and bring a dish luncheon
January 2, 2024
9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
Flower Quilt Block Swap – kick off
Machine Applique on an Embroidery Machine Class by member Connie D.
January 16, 2024
9:00 – General Meeting
Seasonal Challenge #1 due. Reveal and voting for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places.
Freezer Paper Piecing class by member Gwen F.
January 30, 2024
9:00 – General Meeting
Enrollment begins for Vintage Pincushion class by members Debbie. W & Pam M.
Top Shelf Quilts from Mokena, IL will bring a pop up shop
February 13, 2024
9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
“Laura Heine Collage Quilts” lecture and trunk show by Linda Lambert. NOTE: a $10 fee will be collected from guests and/or visitors for the lecture.
February 20, 2024
NOT A MEETING DAY! – Workshop only 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
“Laura Heine Collage Quilts” workshop by Linda Lambert
February 27, 2024
9:00 – General Meeting
Sign ups begin for “Victoria Bag” by member Jennifer K.
Sign ups begin for “Changing Seasons Mini Landscapes” workshop by Dr. Susan Kruszynski. Workshop book and samples circulated at meeting. Limit 30 in class.
Bee Quilting and Such from Munster, IN will have a presentation and pop-up shop.
GUILD YEAR 2022-2023 AGENDA BELOW
