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.
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 begin 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 “Freezeer Paper Piecing” class by Member Gwen F.
“Strip Piecing and Quilting” class by Member Debbie C.
November 28, 2023
9:00 – Board 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
2024 PROGRAMS TO BE POSTED SOON!!!!
October 18, 2022
10:00 – General Meeting
Top Shelf Quilt Shop from Mokena, IL will have a presentation and a pop up shop.
Our Annual Batting Drive for Comfort Quilts takes place. Please consider donating twin or full size packaged batting(s) or consider making a monetary donation to go towards purchasing large rolls of batting. Every donation will be entered into a drawing for two thank you prizes.
Register for the November 15 Cathedral Window Pillow Class (see below).
November 1, 2022
9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
Our Annual Batting Drive for Comfort Quilts concludes. Please consider donating twin or full size packaged batting(s) or consider making a monetary donation to go towards purchasing large rolls of batting. Every donation will be entered into a drawing for two thank you prizes.
Register for the November 15 Cathedral Window pillow class (see below). Receive the kit today so you can precut the pieces.
November 15, 2022
10:00 – General Meeting
K&S Sewing Shop will do a presentation and then hold a Cathedral Window Pillow Class. Cost is $25 and includes the kit to make it (no pillow form included). Precut your fabrics before class. Sign ups and payment will be taken October 18 and November 1.
November 29, 2022
10:00 – General Meeting
Member led pincushion class has been postponed. No date has been set yet.
December 13, 2022
9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
Annual Christmas Luncheon. Members are asked to bring their favorite side dish or dessert.
January 3, 2023 9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
Winter Challenge is due for judging with three prizes!
January 17, 2023 10:00 – General Meeting
The Spring challeng will be presented
January 31, 2023 10:00 – General Meeting
Bee Quilting Quilt Shop will present a trunk show.
February 14, 2023 9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
Sew In to make 6″ coasters for our October Quilt Show.
February 28, 2023 10:00 – General Meeting
Member led fussy cutting and paper piecing class.
March 14, 2023 9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
March 28, 2023 10:00 – General Meeting
Member led wool class. There will be a small kit fee involved.
April 11, 2023 9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
Comfort Quilt Sew-in and Pizza Party. Bring your machine and supplies and help sew for our Comfort Quilt Projects.
March Block of the Month is Due
April 25,2023 10:00 – General Meeting
Mexican Stars program and workshop. There will be a fee for the class and the pattern. Use your own fabric.
As of 3/17/23 there are two openings for the Tuesday, 4/25/23 afternoon class and 4 openings for the 4/26/23 morning class. Use the CONTACT US form today to reserve your spot!
May 9, 2023 9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
April Block of the Month is due.
May 23, 2023 10:00 – General Meeting
Sweet Stitches Quilt Shop will make a presentation and host a pop-up shop.
June 6, 2023 9:00 – Board Meeting
10:00 – Business Meeting
Spring luncheon. Members are asked to bring their favorite side dish or dessert. Spring challenge is due for judging for three prizes.
